Karcher BV 5/1 Original Instructions Manual - Troubleshooting
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Danger
First pull out the plug from the mains before
carrying out any tasks on the machine.
Note:
In case of a failure (e.g. filter break-
age) the appliance must be turned off im-
mediately. The failure must be remedied
before the appliance is put into operation
again.
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Motor thermal protector has responded.
Replace the fleece filter bag or paper fil-
ter bag (option).
Replace motor protection filter.
Check all parts for plugging.
Switching back on after the motor turbine
has cooled off, after approx. 30 to 40 min-
utes.
Replace the defective fleece filter bag
or paper filter bag (option).
Check the fleece filter bag or paper filter
bag (option).
Insert/lock the filter cover correctly.
Insert undamaged main filter basket.
Reinsert motor protection filter correctly.
Replace the fleece filter bag or paper fil-
ter bag (option).
Clean the main filter basket under run-
ning water.
Insert/lock the filter cover correctly.
Remove choking of suction nozzle, suc-
tion tube or suction hose.
Replace defective suction hose.
Replace the fleece filter bag or paper fil-
ter bag (option).
Insert/lock the filter cover correctly.
Clean the main filter basket under run-
ning water.
Insert undamaged main filter basket.
Replace motor protection filter.
Check the receptacle and the fuse of
the power supply.
Check the power cable and the power
plug of the device.
Turn on the appliance.
If malfunction can not be fixed, the de-
vice must be checked by customer ser-
vice.
Troubleshooting
The appliance shuts off during the
operation
Dust comes out while vacuuming
Suction capacity decreases
No or insufficient suction
Suction turbine does not run
Customer Service
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