Karcher Carpet Cleaner 10066730 2014 Switch Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to remove and replace one of the four switches on the Karcher Carpet Cleaner 10066730.

Follow this same procedure to remove the three other front panel switches. Note that the heater switch has an included light, so be sure to remove its accompanying power and ground wires if replacing.

The water switch and both pressure switches are part number 8.600-714.0, which the heater switch is part number 8.631-785.0.

Note: Before beginning repairs, disconnect the device from power, disconnect all hoses, drain and depressurize the system, and let the device cool if the heater was recently used.

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Étape 1 Remove the screws securing the front panel

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Before beginning repairs, disconnect the device from power, disconnect all hoses, drain and depressurize the system, and let the device cool if the heater was recently used.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six screws securing the front panel.

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Étape 2 Tilt the front panel down

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Grip the front panel at the top and tilt down to reveal the switch electronics.
The front panel will stay attached to the device with the flexible tubing.

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Étape 3 Remove the wires from the switch

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Grip the black ground wire by its blue connector and pull directly away from the switch to remove it.

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Étape 4

Remove the grey wire from the switch.

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Étape 5 Depress the retaining clips

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Pinch the retaining clips on the back of the switch housing.
There are four retaining clips, two on the top and two on the bottom. All four will need to be depressed so the switch can slide out of the front panel.

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Étape 6 Remove the switch

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With all four retaining clips depressed, push the switch through and off of the front panel.
The switch will slide out of the front panel without much force.
Remove the switch.