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6. Care and maintenance
6.7 High-pressure hose
· The high-pressure must not be damaged
(danger of bursting). A damaged high-
pressure hose must be replaced immediately.
Only use a Kärcher high-pressure hose
replacement.
6.8 Connecting cable
· The connecting cable must not be damaged
(danger of electric shock). A damaged
connecting cable must be replaced
immediately by the authorized customer
service/electrical engineer.
6.9 Protection from frost
· Frost will damage the appliance if it is not
drained completely of water. In winter the
appliance should be kept in a room which is
above freezing point. Otherwise, it is
recommended to drain the appliance or rinse
it thoroughly with anti-freeze.
· Draining the appliance
– Unscrew the water intake hose and high-
pressure hose from the appliance.
– Unscrew the supply line from the base of
the boiler and allow the heating element to
drain.
– Allow the appliance to run for a max. of 1
minute until the pump and the lines have
drained.
· Anti-freeze
During extended down-time periods, it is
recommended to pump an anti-freeze through
the appliance. This also protects the appliance
to a certain degree from corrosion.
· Observe the following if the unit is connected
to a flue:
Danger of damage caused by cold air entering
through the flue. Disconnect unit from flue at
outside temperatures below 0°C.
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