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English Operator Manual ................ .................................. Page 2 Español Manual del Operador ......... ............................. Página 18 Contents Function and Mode of Operation .............. 3 Important Safety Instructions .................... 4 General Safety Instructions ....................... 5 Quick Reference .......................................... 6 Operating Controls ..................................... 7 Preparation ..................................................
the station and continuesFunction the cleaning.and Mode of Operation Dear Customer, thank you very much for purchasing the Kärcher cleaning robot RC 3000. The RC 3000 is an automatic cleaning robot for the indoor area of private households. It can be used on all common floor coverings for the autonomous, continuous routine cleaning. The appliance consists of two components - a dokking station and a mobile robot. The robot is operated with rechargeable batteries. It moves according to the random method.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: 1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. 2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. 3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. 4.
General Safety Instructions • Kärcher electrical appliances meet the generally accepted rules of technology and the Technical Plant and Equipment Act (EC Directive 73/23/EEC). • The mains voltage supplied and the voltage specified on the type plate must be identical. • Check the faultless condition of the power cord before using it. Do not use the RC 3000 if the power cord shows any damages. • Always hold the plug rather than the cable when disconnecting the power cord.
Quick Reference 1. Assembling the RC 3000 2. Starting the RC 3000 3. Indicator lamps (12) Green Permanent light blinks slowly (on: 1 sec.; off: 4 sec.) blinks rapidly (on: 0.5 sec.; off: 0.5 sec.
Operating Controls 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 Battery contacts 9 Power cord Operating panel of the station (3) A Indicator lamp (green) - parking the robot B “Parking the robot” button ON/OFF C “Select cleaning duration” button D Indicator lamp (green) - 3-hou
Preparation 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 packaging material can be recycled. Please do not place the packaging into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper recycling.
Operation Preparation for the Cleaning • Please make sure that there are no obstacles on the floor while the robot is running.
Operation Parking If you want the robot to interrupt the cleaning after the next charging 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 robot is turned off and comes to a standstill in front of the station. Figure 9: Parking the robot Selecting the Cleaning Duration If you want the robot to clean for a specific period of time, then...
Tips and Tricks 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 objects on the floor. Tie up cables, strings, and curtains to prevent the robot from pulling them down. If you store the appliance for more than 4 months, please make sure that the batteries are charged completely.
Maintenance and Care ! Turn off the station and the robot before performing any maintenance work! 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 disposal. • Push the new filter bag into the support until the stop.
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 in the station. You can manually remove remaining hairs and wrapped up threads. • Use a pair of scissors to cut along the cutting edge of the brush roll. • Remove the wrapped up threads/hairs.
Troubleshooting Indicator lamps (12) Green Red Red Red normal operating state blinks rapidly (on: 0.5 sec.; off: 0.5 sec.) blinks slowly (on: 1 sec.; off: 4 sec.) Permanent light Problem Consequence Solution Robot does not find its way out red of niches between pieces of quickly furniture Robot stops Try to re-locate pieces of furniture; get the robot out of the niche, turn it off and then on again.
Specifications Station: Operating voltage (1~60Hz) ......... 120 Cleaning power ........................... 600 Sound level (quiet mode) ........ 60 (54) Filter bag ......................................... 2 Dimensions .............. 500 x 250 x 230 Weight .......................................... 5.8 Robot: Battery capacity (NiMH) ................ 1.7 Operating voltage .......................... 12 Cleaning time per battery charge up to ..............................................
Frequently Asked Questions 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, parquetry, etc.). With respect to extremely deep-piled carpets (> 20 mm), specific restrictions apply. The moving sweeping edge is automatically adjusted to different floor coverings. Is it problematic to perform a cleaning underneath pieces of furniture? No.
Frequently Asked Questions Which tools are present that help the robot to cope with obstacles? The robot is equipped with sensors that detect stairs and prevent the robot from falling down. Using a special carpet fringe program the robot does not get stuck in carpet fringes. Thanks to the different angles, it also finds it way out of narrow corners. What is the most efficient way to operate the robot (individual rooms, entire apartment)? It is most efficient to let the robot clean individual rooms, i.e.
