English 7Î Turn Vario Power nozzle until low pres-sure setting (Mix) has been reached.Î Fill the detergent reservoir with, deter-gent tablet and water or detergent con-centrate and water (observe meteringrecommendations on the packaging la-bel of the detergent).Î Turning the regulator to the left: Deter-gent is added from the left detergenttank.Î Turning regulator to the right: Detergentis added from the right detergent tank.1 Spray a small dose of the detergent onthe dry surface, and allow it to react(make sure the detergent does not dryup).2 Wash off the loosened dirt using thehigh-pressure jet.To ensure a trouble-free operation of theappliance and to match the individualcleaning task, we recommend our Kärcherdetergent and maintenance agents. Pleaseask for our advice, or request informationon the products.Î Release the lever on the handgun.Î During breaks, use the safety catch tosecure the handgun lever.Î During longer breaks (more than 5 min-utes), also turn the appliance off usingthe ON/OFF switch.Î If detergent has been added:Fill detergent tank with clear water,switch the appliance on for approxi-mately one minute once the spray lancehas been removed and rinse until waterruns clear.Î Release the lever on the handgun.Î Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.Î Turn off tap.Î Press the lever on the handgun to re-lease any remaining pressure in thesystem.Î Disconnect the appliance from the wa-ter supply.Î Detach spray lance from the handgunÎ Switch the appliance on ("I/ON“), pressthe handgun lever until no further wateris discharged (approx. 1 min).Î Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.Î Use the safety catch to secure thehandgun lever.Î Pull out the mains plug.Î Store the power cord, the high pressurehose and the accessories on the appli-ance. Risk of electric shockAlways switch off the appliance and pull outthe mains plug before care and mainte-nance work.Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in thewinter:Î Pull out the fine filter in water connec-tion using flat-nose pliers and clean withrunning water.Î Remove filter from suction hose for de-tergent and clean with running water.The appliance is maintenance-free.Frost can destroy the not completelydrained appliance. Store the appliance in afrost resistant room during winter.Only use original Kärcher spare parts. Youwill find a list of spare parts at the end of thisdocument.Detergent infeed from detergent tankDetergent metering regulatorRecommended Cleaning MethodDetergentsInterrupting operationFinish operationMaintenance and careCleaningMaintenanceFrost protectionSpare Parts