How To Use The Accessories; Transportation; Storage; Care And Service - Kärcher VC 6 ourFamily Manual

Note
When the device is switched off, the boost function is
automatically disabled.
The boost function can also be switched off by pressing
the Boost button again.
Ending operation
1. Switch off the device.
Release the On/Off switch or disable the locking le-
ver.
Note
To ensure an optimum suction performance, empty the
dust container and clean the air inlet filter after each
use.
Empty the dust container at the latest when the "MAX"
marking is reached.
2. Remove the suction pipe or accessory.
3. Empty the dust container into a waste container.
a Press the unlocking button.
The dust container flap opens.
b Empty the dust container.
Illustration L
4. To close the flap, push the dust container up until it
clicks into place.
5. Clean the air inlet filter, see chapter Cleaning the air
inlet filter
6. Attach the device to the wall bracket with charging
function.
Illustration F
7. Store the accessories.
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8. Charge the device with a battery or only a battery,
see chapter Battery charging.

How to use the Accessories

General instructions for use
 Which accessories are included in the scope of de-
livery is shown on the device packaging.
 Accessories not included in the packaging can be
purchased in a KÄRCHER specialist shop or from
www.kaercher.com.
 Test the accessory at an inconspicuous point before
using it in a sensitive area.
 Follow the manufacturer's cleaning instructions.
 Connect the motor-driven electric nozzle to the suc-
tion pipe or the hand-held device.
 Also connect the other accessory parts, such as
crevice nozzle, to the hand-held device or push it di-
rectly onto the suction pipe to increase the reach.
Motor-driven multi-function brush
Ideal for hard floors and carpets.
The motor-driven multi-function brush removes dirt
stuck between the carpet fibres particularly effectively.
2-in-1 upholstery nozzle
The frame with the surrounding bristles can be taken off
pressing the unlocking button.
● The soft brush is suitable for furniture with hard sur-
faces
● The wide brush is used to clean upholstered furni-
ture, curtains, etc.
Crevice nozzle
For edges, joints, heaters and areas that are difficult to
reach.
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The soft brush has particularly soft bristles for cleaning
sensitive surfaces such as keyboards, lamps, etc.
Flexible crevice nozzle
The flexible crevice nozzle increases the reach. For
cleaning hard-to-reach places, such as between the car
seats.
Flexible extension hose
Due to the extension and flexibility, hard-to-reach areas
such as in the car can be reached and cleaned.
Large upholstery nozzle
For cleaning textile surfaces such as sofas, armchairs,
mattresses, car seats, etc.
Soft motor-driven brush (Hard floor nozzle)
For hard floors and sensitive wooden floors. Extracts
coarse and fine dirt simultaneously.

Transportation

The battery has been tested in accordance with the rel-
evant rules for international transport, and can be
transported / shipped.
ATTENTION
Moisture and heat
Risk of damage
Store battery packs indoors only, at low humidity and
temperatures below 20°C.
The battery pack display shows the current charging
state during storage.

Care and service

General care instructions
 Clean the device and plastic accessory parts with a
commonly available plastic cleaner.
Cleaning the air inlet filter
Note
The device can be cleaned manually or using a filter
cleaning device.
Cleaning the air inlet filter manually
1 Switch off the device.
2 Pull the soiled air inlet filter down at the filter stick,
carefully beat it and clean it with a damp cloth or run-
ning water.
Illustration M
a Reinsert the fully dried air inlet filter.
b Check for correct seating.
Cleaning the air inlet filter with a filter cleaning de-
vice
Note
A new air inlet filter must be installed in the dust contain-
er during filter cleaning.
1 Switch off the device.
2 Push the filter cleaning device on to the suction pipe
branch and pull the air inlet filter out of the device us-
ing the filter stick.
Illustration N
a Push the soiled air inlet filter into the filter clean-
ing device.
b Insert a new air inlet filter into the dust container.
c Switch on the device and let it run in boost mode
while turning the side cover.
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Soft brush

Storage