Kärcher SC 1125, Quick Reference

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Î To detach an attachment from the detal
nozzle, turn the attachment counter-
clockwise and pull the parts apart.
Note: If you always use usual commercial
distilled water it is not necessary to descale
the boiler.
CAUTION
Do not use condensation water from the dri-
er! Do not fill in detergents or other addi-
tions!
Î Remove the safety cap (A3) from the de-
vice.
Î Empty remaining water from boiler.
Î Fill the boiler with a maximum of 1.2 liters
of fresh tap water.
Note: The boiler can be filled up to 2 cm
below the edge of the filler neck. You can
cut down the heating-up time by using
warm water.
Î Screw the safety cap (A3) back onto the
device.
Î
Place the unit securely on a firm surface.
Note: Do not carry the unit while cleaning.
CAUTION
Do not turn the appliance on without water in
the boiler. Otherwise, the appliance may
overheat (see troubleshooting).
Î Insert the mains plug into a socket.
Î Press the switch (A2) to turn on the appli-
ance.
The orange (B2) indicator lamp will light up.
Î The orange indicator lamp (B2) goes out
after approximately 8 minutes. The
steam cleaner is ready to use.
Î Push the steam switch lock (C3) to the
back.
Note: If you push the lock (C3) back-
wards, the steam switch (C4) cannot be
actuated (child control).
Î
While operating the steam switch (C4),
always direct the steam gun (C1) at a
separate piece of cloth until the steam is
emitted evenly.
Note: The heating of the steam cleaner
is turned on in regular intervals during
the operation of the appliance in order to
maintain the pressure in the boiler at a
constant level. When the heating is
turned on, the orange indicator lamp (B2)
lights up.
Î Use the steam switch (C4) to regulate
the discharged steam.
Î The lock also (C3)
–> Switch in front position: no steam
(child control)
–> Switch in middle position: reduced
steam amount
–> Switch in back position: maximum
steam amount
The steam pressure will sink if the boiler is
empty. Then the red control light will indicate
low water (B1).
To immediately refill water, the remaining
steam pressure can be discharged quickly
while the control light indicates low water.
Note: The safety lock (A3) cannot be
opened as long as slight pressure remains in
the boiler.
Î Push the steam lever (C4) until steam
discharge stops. Now, the boiler of the
appliance is unpressurized.
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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 scalding.
Î Remove the safety cap (A3) from the device.
Î Press the switch (A2) to turn off the appli-
ance.
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DANGER
If the boiler is hot, there is the risk of scalding
as the water may splash back during the fill-
ing process! Do not fill any detergents or oth-
er additives into the boiler!
Î Fill the boiler with a maximum of 1.2 liters
of fresh tap water.
Fill up with water
Turning on the Appliance
Adjusting the Steam Quantity
Refilling Water