ATTENTION
● Do not use scouring agents, glass or multi-purpose
cleaner for cleaning.
Transport
CAUTION
● In order to prevent accidents or injuries, you must ob-
serve the weight of the device when transporting it.
Intended use
Only use the device in private households.
In accordance with the descriptions and the safety infor-
mation in these operating instructions, the device is in-
tended for use as a wet and dry vacuum cleaner.
Cold ashes may only be vacuumed with suitable acces-
sories.
Protect the device from rain and do not store it outdoors.
Note
The manufacturer accepts no liability for possible dam-
age caused by improper use or incorrect operation.
Environmental protection
The packing materials can be recycled. Please
dispose of packaging in accordance with the en-
vironmental regulations.
Electrical and electronic appliances contain valu-
able, recyclable materials and often components
such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil,
which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can
pose a potential threat to human health and the environ-
ment. However, these components are required for the
correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked
by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of togeth-
er with the household rubbish.
Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found
at: www.kaercher.com/REACH
Accessories and spare parts
Only use original accessories and original spare parts.
They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and
safely.
Information on accessories and spare parts can be
found at www.kaercher.com.
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the
packaging. Check the contents for completeness when
unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event
of any shipping damage, please notify your dealer.
Warranty
The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales
company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possi-
ble malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty
period free of cost, provided that a material or manufac-
turing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please
contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the
next authorised customer service site.
(See overleaf for the address)
Description of the unit
Depending on the model selected, there are differences
in the equipment. The specific equipment is described
on the device packaging.
For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page.
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Illustration A
Suction hose connection
1
Rotary switch
2
Parking position handle / accessory holder
3
Foldable carrying handle
4
Storage area
5
Rating plate with technical data (e.g. container size)
6
Blower function
7
Container closure
8
Mains connection with mains plug
9
Accessory storage
10
Parking position for floor nozzle
11
Steering roller
12
Power socket
13
Hose storage, both sides (WD 3 / KWD 3)
14
Cable hook (WD 3 / KWD 3)
15
Filter bag
16
Foam filter
17
Cartridge filter
18
Suction hose (WD 2 Plus / KWD 2)
19
Removable handle (WD 3 / KWD 3)
20
Suction hose with connection piece (WD 3 / KWD 3)
21
Suction tubes 2 x 0.5 m
22
Crevice nozzle
23
Floor nozzle
24
Adapter for connecting power tools
25
Installing the steering rollers
1. Before initial startup, remove contents from the con-
tainer.
Illustration B
Illustration C
Note
For devices with stainless steel containers, the acces-
sories are not in the container, they are outside of it.
ATTENTION
Vacuuming without a foam or cartridge filter
Device damage
Always ensure that the foam or cartridge filter is insert-
ed, for both wet vacuuming and dry vacuuming.
Inserting the filter bag
1. Fully unfold the filter bag.
2. Attach the filter bag to the device connection and
press it on firmly.
Illustration D
3. Fit and lock the device head.
Illustration E
Note
We recommend using a filter bag to vacuum fine dust.
English
Initial startup