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Karcher RC 3000 Operator's Manual

Summary of RC 3000

  • Page 1

    5.961-033 (08/03) model rc 3000 cleaning robot operator manual.

  • Page 2: Contents

    2 – english rc 3000 contents function and mode of operation .............. 3 important safety instructions .................... 4 general safety instructions ....................... 5 quick reference .......................................... 6 operating controls .......................................

  • Page 3

    Rc 3000 english – 3 the station and continues the cleaning. Fields of use use the rc 3000 exclusively – for the cleaning of textile and hard floor co- verings in the private household. Do not use the rc 3000 for the cleaning – of wet floor coverings – of wash-rooms or other wet rooms – of stairs – o...

  • Page 4: Save These Instructions !

    4 – english rc 3000 when using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: read all instructions before using this appliance important safety instructions warning - to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: 1. Do not leave appliance whe...

  • Page 5: General Safety Instructions

    Rc 3000 english – 5 general safety instructions • do not leave children unattended in the same room while the rc 3000 is run- ning. • the appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. • young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play w...

  • Page 6: Quick Reference

    6 – english rc 3000 quick reference 1. Assembling the rc 3000 2. Starting the rc 3000 3. Indicator lamps (12) green permanent light cleaning run blinks slowly (on: 1 sec.; off: 4 sec.) robot is searching the station blinks rapidly (on: 0.5 sec.; off: 0.5 sec.) batteries must be charged red see “trou...

  • Page 7: Operating Controls

    Rc 3000 english – 7 station for cleaning robot 1 retractable handle for the transport of the station 2 recessed grip to open the filter cover 3 operating panel of the station 4 on/off switch of the station 5 ir sender 6 suction hole 7 access ramp for the cleaning robot (to dock onto the station) 8 b...

  • Page 8: Preparation

    8 – english rc 3000 unpacking when you unpack the system, check that everything is complete. If there are any missing parts or you detect any transport damage when unpacking, please inform your dealer immediately. Environmental protection please arrange for the proper disposal of the packaging the p...

  • Page 9: Operation

    Rc 3000 english – 9 preparation for the cleaning • please make sure that there are no obstacles on the floor while the robot is running. Obstacles can be, for example: – newspapers, books, magazines, paper – clothes, toys, cds – plastic bag – bottles, glasses – curtains hanging down on the floor – b...

  • Page 10: Operation

    10 – english rc 3000 operation parking if you want the robot to interrupt the cleaning after the next char- ging cycle, then... • press the “parking the robot” button (b). The “parking” indicator lamp (a) is activated. After its next return to the station, the robot is emptied and charged. Then, the...

  • Page 11: Tips and Tricks

    Rc 3000 english – 11 observe the robot during the first cleaning cycles. If there are obstacles in the room the robot cannot cope with, you can remove these obstacles in advance to avoid unwelcome interruptions of the cleaning process. Tidy up the rooms prior to the cleaning, do not leave any loose ...

  • Page 12: Maintenance and Care

    12 – english rc 3000 ! Station exchanging the filter bag of the station you must exchange the filter bag if the “filter full” indicator lamp (h) lights up. • open the filter cover. • pull the flap upwards to remove the filter bag from the support. Place the filter bag into the ordinary refuse for di...

  • Page 13: Maintenance and Care

    Rc 3000 english – 13 maintenance and care removing the brush • open the dirt receptacle. • then, pull the brush out of the right-handed guide (1). • afterwards, pull the brush out of the lateral support (2). Cleaning the brush the dirty brush is automatically cleaned during each cleaning operation i...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    14 – english rc 3000 m e l b o r p l a n g i s e c n e u q e s n o c n o i t u l o s t u o y a w s t i d n i f t o n s e o d t o b o r f o s e c e i p n e e w t e b s e h c i n f o e r u t i n r u f d e r y l k c i u q s p o t s t o b o r ; e r u t i n r u f f o s e c e i p e t a c o l - e r o t y r...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Rc 3000 english – 15 specifications station: operating voltage (1~60hz) ......... 120 v cleaning power ........................... 600 watt sound level (quiet mode) ........ 60 (54) db(a) filter bag ......................................... 2 l dimensions .............. 500 x 250 x 230 mm weight ......

  • Page 16: Frequently Asked Questions

    16 – english rc 3000 for which type of floor coverings can i use the robot? The robot can be used on all common surfaces, such as carpets and hard surfaces (tiles, parque- try, etc.). With respect to extremely deep-piled carpets (> 20 mm), specific restrictions apply. The moving sweeping edge is aut...

  • Page 17: Frequently Asked Questions

    Rc 3000 english – 17 frequently asked questions which tools are present that help the robot to cope with obstacles? The robot is equipped with sensors that de- tect stairs and prevent the robot from falling down. Using a special carpet fringe program the robot does not get stuck in carpet fringes. T...