Intended use · Wet cleaning unit for carpets and home textiles · Corresponding to the descriptions and safety instructions given in these operating instructions. . Any other use is considered inappropriate. The manufacturer is not liable for damages resulting from this, the risk is the user’s only. Apply the cleaning agent · , Never fill with solvent (petrol, acetone, thinner etc. ) ! · Avoid contact with eyes and skin · Observe safety and handling instructions of the cleaning agent manufacturer KARCHER offers a tested, individual cleaning agent program. Your dealer will be pleased to advise you. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . Thoroughly mix fresh water and cleaning agent in a clean container . Pour in pulverised cleaning agent in water and stir . Observe safety and handling instructions of the cleaning agent manufacturer Fill unit with a maximum of 40 l cleaning agent solution Connecting to the mains . Only work with dry hands . Supply voltage must coincide with voltage on rating plate . Always completely unwind extension cable . Only connect splash-proof extension cables . Extension cable must not be in water For the connected load, see " Technical Data" . Set switches ( 1, 2 and 3) to "0" . Insert power plug Switch on switch 1 ( suction) Switch on switch 2 ( spray) Turn switch 3 (heater) onAdjust the temperature regulator 4 An additional plug-socket is available for the connection of electric auxiliary units English Puzzi 400 E 11 English Puzzi 400 E 11 Cleaning Actuate the valve handle The cleaning agent solution is sprayed and simultaneously sucked in. Drive on the surface to be cleaned in overlapping paths. Repeat as necessary. Note: When the dirty-water tank is full, the suction air is interrupted by the mechanical floating switch. . Switch off spray and suction switch . Remove the cover . Remove dirty-water tank (1) and empty, or empty using a drain hose (2) CLEANING METHODS Working tips · The more sensitive the carpet, the Normal dirty carpets smaller the amount of cleaning · Spray cleaning solution and use agent suction immediately · Carpets with jute backings can · Using suction again shortens the shrink and the colours can bleed if drying time the treatment is too wet · High pile carpets should be Very dirty carpets brushed off first · Only spray cleaning solution · Cleaning with warm water (up to · Wait 10-15 min. max. 75° C) is more effective. · Use suction to remove cleaning Check the temperature stability of solution the surface to be cleaned. · Spray very dirty areas beforehand Cleaning upholstery · Work from light to dark areas · Attach the hand nozzle ( special (from window to doors) attachment) instead of floor nozzle · Work from clean areas to dirty for cleaning upholstery ones · Use the appropriate attachments · Treat carpet with for cleaning steps, wall carpets, or Care Tex RM 762 after cleaning motor vehicle-interiors (accessory) . · For sensitive materials use lower · Wait until cleaned surface is dry amounts of the cleaning agent, before walking on it spray the surface from · Use de-foaming agent approx. 200 mm away. Use RM 761 (accessory) for suction afterwards to remove shampooed carpets. solution Rinsing · One obtains a better result when the surface to be cleaned is rinsed again with clear water · Remains of the cleaning agent and loosened dirt are then rinsed out English Puzzi 400 E 12 English Puzzi 400 E 12 AFTER OPERATION Storage . Turn the heater switch off . Remove unused cleaning fluids from the housing with suction hose . Remove the floor nozzle and hold suction hose in a fresh-water tank. Switch on suction switch. The cleaning fluid removed by suction is collected in the dirty-water tank . Empty the dirty-water tank . Fill the fresh-water tank with 5 l of clean water . Switch on spray switch . Actuate the valve handle and rinse the unit thoroughly for approx. 2 min. . . Switch off unit and pull the power plug. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Service agreement: A maintenance contract for this unit can be signed with a Karcher authorised dealer. Clean the (2) fluff strainer . Remove the cover Unscrew the (1) float Clean the (1) fresh water strainer Clean the float switch (2) Unscrew the union nut Clean the nozzle snout (1) English Puzzi 400 E 13 English Puzzi 400 E 13 FAULT INSTRUCTIONS Unit does not suck cleaning agent · Clean strainer in the water tank · Check the spraying hose Insufficient operating pressure · Screw in new nozzle mouth piece and align Spray pump does not function · Fill the reservoirs (turn the switch - spraying – on again) . Remove cover . Use a screwdriver to make the pump rotate a few times. The heater does not heat up · Fill the reservoirs (Turn the switch - heater – on again) · Unlock the temperature limiter with the red control knob. (Swing the electric unit cabinet open for this purpose) Warning: CLEANING AGENT RM 762, 5 l Turn the appliance off and pull the D, A, CH, I, F, NL/B 6.290-002 mains plug out of the socket. Cleaning carpet and upholstery GB,E,P, GR 6....