English 7To 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 trigger gun.Î During breaks, use the safety catch tosecure the trigger gun 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 trigger gun.Î Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.Î Turn off tap.Î Press the lever on the trigger gun to re-lease any remaining pressure in thesystem.Î Disconnect the appliance from the wa-ter supply.Î Detach spray lance from the trigger gunÎ Switch the appliance on ("I/ON“), pressthe trigger gun lever until no further wa-ter is discharged (approx. 1 min).Î Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.Î Use the safety catch to secure the trig-ger gun 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. inthe winter: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. Risk of frostProtect the appliance and accessoriesagainst frost.The appliance and its accessories can getdestroyed through frost if there are any wa-ter residues in them. To avoid damage tothem:Î Store the appliance and the entire ac-cessories in a frost-safe room.Only use original Kärcher spare parts. Youwill find a list of spare parts at the end of thisdocument.DetergentsInterrupting operationFinish operationMaintenance and careCleaningMaintenanceFrost protectionSpare Parts