Kärcher SC 1, Quick Reference Manual

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Illustration
 Connect the accessories to the steam nozzle or
steam gun.
Illustration
 Push the child lock at the top (steam button un-
locked).
 Push the steam button.
The steam cleaner is ready to use.
Illustration –
 If necessary, connect the required accessories
(see Chapter "Use of the accessories") with the
steam nozzle or steam gun.
 In order to do so, fit the open end of the accessory
to the steam nozzle or steam gun and push it on un-
til the unlocking button of the steam nozzle or
steam gun snaps in place.
Illustration
 Use the extension tubes if necessary. To do so,
connect one or both extension tubes to the steam
gun. Insert the required accessories on the free
end of the extension tube.
 Push the child lock at the bottom (steam button
locked).
Illustration
 To detach the accessory parts, press the unlocking
button and pull the items apart.
Notes
 In case of continuous use of commercially available
distilled water, no descaling of the boiler is neces-
sary.
 You can reduce the heating-up time by using warm
water.
 Remove the safety lock from the device.
 Fill the boiler with a maximum of 200 ml of fresh tap
water.
Note
Please use the provided measuring cup.
When filling in the water, observe the marking (max.
200 ml).
 Screw the safety cap back onto the device.
 Place the unit securely on a firm surface.
 Insert the mains plug into a socket.
Indicator lamp must glow.
Note
After approx. 3 minutes the steam cleaner is ready for
use.
 Push the child lock at the top.
 Actuate the steam lever to release steam.
Notes
 Upon initial start-up a small cloud of smoke may
exit the steam nozzle. The appliance requires a
short run-in time. At first, the escaping steam is ir-
regular and moist, some water drops may leak out.
The escaping amount of steam increases continu-
ously until the maximum amount is reached after
approx. one minute.
 Do not tilt the appliance too much to the side during
cleaning work (max. angle 30°).
Otherwise the steam cleaner "spits" water.
Water needs to be filled into the boiler, if the steam vol-
ume decreases during work and no more steam is emit-
ted in the end.
Note
The safety lock cannot be opened as long as slight pres-
sure remains in the boiler.
Illustration
 Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
 Push the steam button until no more steam is es-
caping. Now, the boiler of the appliance is depres-
surized.
 Push the child lock at the bottom.
 Remove the safety lock from the device.
 Fill the boiler with a maximum of 200 ml of fresh tap
water.
 Screw the safety cap back onto the device.
 Insert the mains plug into a socket.
 Push the child lock at the top.
The steam cleaner is ready to use.
Illustration
 Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
 Push the steam button until no more steam is es-
caping. Now, the boiler of the appliance is depres-
surized.
 Push the child lock at the bottom.
Illustration
 Empty water out.
Illustration
 Coil the mains power cable around the water tank
and fasten with a cable clamp.
 Allow the accessories to dry and then store them in
the accessories bag.
 Store the appliance at a dry and frost-proof loca-
tion.
It is recommended to sweep or vacuum the floor prior
to using the steam cleaner. This way, the floor is already
cleared of dirt/loose particles prior to the wet cleaning.
Prior to treatment with the steam cleaner, always check
the reaction of the textiles in an inconspicuous location:
Steam at first, then let dry and then check for colour or
shape changes.
Operation
Attaching the Accessories
Removing the Accessories
Fill up with water
Turning on the Appliance
Refilling Water
Turning Off the Appliance
Storing the Appliance
How to Use the Accessories
Important application instructions
Cleaning floor surfaces
Refreshing textiles
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