– 10Please use exclusively KÄRCHER deter-gents and care products to carry out the re-spective cleaning task, as these werespecifically developed for your appliance.The use of other detergents and care prod-ucts may lead to premature wear and caninvalidate your warranty claims. Please ob-tain information at your local dealer or re-quest information directly from KÄRCHER.Notes regarding the detergent: The mostcommonly used KÄRCHER detergents canbe purchased ready to use in their Plug 'n'Clean detergent bottles with locking lids.This will make the pesky refilling and fillingprocesses redundant.Illustration Remove the lid from the Plug 'n' Cleandetergent bottle and press the deter-gent bottle into the detergent connec-tion with the opening facing down.Illustration Adjust the suction volume of the deter-gent solution by means of the dosageregulator for detergents. Use spray lance with pressure regula-tion (Vario Power). Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.Note: This will mix the detergent withthe water stream.Note: If required, the washing brushes canbe used to work with detergent. Spray the detergent sparingly on thedry surface and allow it to react, but notto dry. Spray off loosened dirt with the highpressure jet. Release the lever on the trigger gun. Lock the lever on the trigger gun. During longer breaks (more than 5 min-utes), also turn the appliance off usingthe "0/OFF" switch.CautionOnly separate the high-pressure hose fromthe trigger gun or the appliance while thereis no pressure in the system. Remove the Plug 'n' Clean detergentbottle from the intake and close it withthe lid. To store, place into the intake ro-tated by 180°. Release the lever on the trigger gun. Turn off the appliance "0/OFF". Turn off tap. Press the lever on the trigger gun to re-lease any remaining pressure in thesystem. Detach the appliance from the watersupply. WarningWhen disconnecting the supply or highpressure hose, hot water may leak fromthe connections after operation. Lock the lever on the trigger gun. Pull out the mains plug.CautionIn order to prevent accidents or injuries,keep in mind the weight of the applianceduring transport (see Specifications). Pull the appliance by its transport han-dle. Prior to horizontal transport: Removethe Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle fromthe intake and close it with the lid. Secure the appliance against shiftingand tipping over.Working with detergentRecommended cleaning methodInterrupting operationFinish operationTransportWhen transporting by handWhen transporting in vehicles20 EN