Kärcher SC 1020 B, Quick Reference

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Note: Even if you iron without steam, there must
be water in the boiler.
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Adjust the temperature of the iron according
to the garment you want to iron.
Water needs to be filled into the boiler, if the
steam volume decreases during work and no
more steam ist emitted in the end.
Note: The safety lock cannot be opened as long
as slight pressure remains in the boiler.
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Push the steam button on the iron until
steam discharge stops. Now, the boiler of
the appliance is unpressurized.
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Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
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Remove the safety clamp from the device.
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Danger
A residual amount of steam may be emitted
when you open the safety lock. Be careful when
opening the safety lock, there is a risk of scald-
ing.
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Fill the boiler with a maximum of 1.2 liters of
fresh tap water.
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Danger
If the boiler is hot, there is the risk of scalding as
the water may splash back during the filling proc-
ess! Do not fill any detergents or other additives
into the boiler!
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Screw the safety clamp back onto the de-
vice.
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Insert the mains plug into a socket.
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The orange indicator lamp goes out after ap-
proximately 8 minutes.
The steam cleaner is ready to use.
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Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
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Danger
Always disconnect the mains plug and allow the
steam ironing station to cool down before per-
forming any maintenance work.
Rinse the steam cleaner boiler at the latest after
5 boiler fillings.
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Fill the boiler with water and shake it strong-
ly. This dissolves lime scaling residing on the
boiler bottom.
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Empty water out.
Note: If you always use usual commercial dis-
tilled water it is not necessary to descale the boil-
er.
As limescale builds up on the boiler walls, we
recommend to descale the boiler in the following
intervals (RF=reservoir fillings):
Note: Please contact your Conservancy Board
or the local water supply company to inquire
about the hardness of your water.
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Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
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Completely empty the steam boiler.
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Warning
Only use products approved by KÄRCHER to
exclude any damages of the appliance.
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User the KÄRCHER decalcifier sticks (order
no. 6.295-206) for decalcifying the water.
Please follow the dosing instructions on the
packaging while using the decalcifying solu-
tion.
Caution
Use caution when filling and emptying the steam
ironing station. The decalcification solution can
damage sensitive surfaces.
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Pour the descaling solution into the boiler
and allow it to react for approximately 8
hours.
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Warning
Do not screw the safety lock on the appliance
during the decalcifying.
Do not use the steam ironing station as long as
there is decalcifying agent in the boiler.
Dry ironing
• Synthetics, silk
•• Wool
••• Cotton, linen
Refilling Water
Turning Off the Appliance
Maintenance and care
Rinsing the boiler
Descaling the boiler
Degree of hardness ° dH mmol/l RF
I soft 0- 7 0-1,3 55
II medium 7-14 1,3-2,5 45
III hard 14-21 2,5-3,8 35
IV very hard >21 >3,8 25