Never vacuum or mop yourself again - that's the promise of cleaning robots. Stiftung Warentest regularly tests what the robots can do on hard floors or carpets, how thoroughly they clean - in short, what they are good for in practice. Many appliances show weaknesses, especially when it comes to mopping...
Kärcher RCF 3
Mopping robot8 items in stock at supplier
Product details
Clean floors at the touch of a button: The smart mopping robot RCF 3 now takes care of the tedious and time-consuming wet mopping of hard floors. Thanks to the proven FC roller technology, the RCF 3 not only removes stubborn dirt or dried liquids but also loose dust and dry crumbs. It automatically detects carpets and skillfully avoids them. The RCF 3 features two tanks that allow it to continuously supply fresh water to the roller while collecting dirty water separately. Light, dry dirt is effortlessly picked up and also directed into the dirty water tank. With the practical app control, various cleaning modes can be set. The robot can be flexibly adapted to different needs and requirements. For cleaning, the robot can be conveniently started via the app or by pressing a button on the device. If the RCF 3 needs assistance, it communicates this in many situations through voice output or via the app.
Robot type | Mopping robot |
Robot vacuum cleaner height | 12 cm |
Suction station height | 12 cm |
Battery life | 120 min |
Item number | 42610142 |
Manufacturer | Kärcher |
Category | Robot vacuum cleaners |
Manufacturer no. | 1.269-660.0 |
Release date | 11/1/2024 |
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Colour | Black, White |
Exact colour description | Black, White |
Robot type | Mopping robot |
Cleaning functions | Damp mopping |
Filter + Dust bag volume | 1.15 l |
Water tank capacity | 0.43 l |
Suitable surfaces | Carpet, Laminate, Parquet flooring, Tiles |
Max. Height door sill | 15 mm |
Filter type | Dust filters |
Area coverage per battery charge | 80 m² |
Water supply | Freestanding with water tank |
Manufacturing technologies | Lidar |
Smart Home | Not compatible |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Model number | RCF 3 |
Battery life | 120 min |
Charging time | 180 min |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Capacity | 5200 mAh |
Power capacity | 70 Wh |
Voltage | 240 V |
Scope of delivery | 1x Charging station, 1x cleaning tool, 1x fresh water tank, 1x RCF 3 mopping robot, 1x waste water tank, 2x microfibre rollers |
Robot vacuum cleaner height | 12 cm |
Suction station height | 12 cm |
Diameter | 34 cm |
Length | 34 cm |
Width | 34 cm |
Weight | 4.50 kg |
Length | 44 cm |
Width | 45 cm |
Height | 16 cm |
Weight | 7.18 kg |
Product Safety |
30-day right of return
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Reviews & Ratings
Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Robot vacuum cleaners» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 4.Roborock4,4 %
- 5.Dreame4,5 %
- 5.Kärcher4,5 %
- 7.Samsung5,1 %
- 8.eufy5,7 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 8.Dreame7 days
- 9.Ecovacs8 days
- 10.Samsung11 days
- 11.Medion15 days
- 12.Kärcher16 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Robot vacuum cleaners» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Dreame1,9 %
- 2.Xiaomi2,2 %
- 3.Kärcher2,3 %
- 4.Mova2,4 %
- 5.eufy2,9 %

This model can only mop, but it does so precisely and thoroughly. Instead of a mop or round cleaning pads, Kärcher has given its appliance a roller for mopping and this works very well in practice. The set even comes with cleaning agent.