Kärcher K 1405, Manual

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4. Information on usage
4.1 Cleaning textiles
Before you use the steam cleaner on textiles
including delicate fabrics like Dralon, velvet, lea-
ther and items protected by Scotch Guard or
any similar substance, you should always test
that the material is resistant to steam by app-
lying it to a section not normally visible.
Apply steam to the concealed section and then
leave it to dry. Check to see that the colour and
shape have not been affected before moving to
a visible area. In case of doubt it is always bet-
ter to consult your steam cleaner dealer.
Use only the steam gun without attachments to
apply steam from 30- 45 cm on these delicate
fabrics, then wipe off with a cotton cloth.
4.2 Cleaning hard surfaces
Do not direct steam onto glued edges of ob-
jects, otherwise the edge strip could be beco-
me detached. Do not use the steam cleaner
on wood or parquet floors that have not been
sealed.
Some surfaces can change colour and texture
when treated with steam. Consult the manufac-
turers recommendations first, and always test in
a non visible place and then let it dry, to see whe-
ther changes in colour or textures occur. In case
of doubt and on sensitive materials like coated or
painted surfaces, wood, waxed marble etc. it is
always better to ask your steam cleaner dealer
for advice.
If steam is applied for too long, wax, furniture po-
lish, plastic coating or paint could be lifted off or
marks could be caused. You should therefore
clean these types of surface with a separate cloth
to which steam has been applied or very briefly
with a double layer of cloth attached to the
nozzle.
4.3 Cleaning glass surfaces
Do not apply steam jet directly to the sealed
parts of the window round the frame, otherwi-
se the seal could be damaged.
When the outside temperature is low, especially
in winter, warm the window pane by applying a
small amount of steam across the whole surface
of the glass. This will even out any differences in
temperature and avoid stresses in the glass. This
is important because glass surfaces that are hea-
ted by varying amounts can shatter.
3. Getting started
3.8 Transporting the unit
•
If you have been working with the extension
tubes (D1) and the floor nozzle (G1), it is qui-
te easy to transport the unit, e.g. up and
down stairs.
• Turn the heater OFF with switch (A9), stand
the unit upright, and attach the extension
tube to the retaining bracket on the undersi-
de of the main unit.
Note: The extension tube can only be attached
if the mains cable has not already been wound
round the holder on the main unit.
3.9 Storing the unit
•
Place the hand nozzle, window nozzle, spot
nozzle and other small parts into the acces-
sory compartment (A11).
• Wind the cable around the holder on the
base of the main unit. Insert both extension
tubes individually into the recesses in the
base of the unit. Stick the floor nozzle with
the accessory storage adaptor (J1) on a ex-
tension tube.
• Ensure that the brushes are allowed to cool
down without the bristles becoming defor-
med in the process.
Important: If you wish to leave the unused
water in the boiler until the next use, do not
store the unit in the vertical position (safety cap
may become stuck due to furring). If you wish
to store the unit for a longer period of time or in
the vertical position, please drain the water off
completely.