Kärcher SC 3 Deluxe EasyFix Premium, Instructions Manual

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Contents
Safety instructions
Read these safety instructions and the
original instructions before using the de-
vice for the first time. Act in accordance
with them. Keep the two booklets for future reference or
for future owners.
Ɣ In addition to the notes in the operating instructions,
you also need to take into consideration the general
safety regulations and accident prevention guide-
lines applicable by law.
Ɣ Warnings and information notices attached to the
device provide important information for hazard-free
operation.
Hazard levels
DANGER
Ɣ Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will
lead to severe injuries or even death.
WARNING
Ɣ Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to severe injuries or even death.
CAUTION
Ɣ Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Ɣ Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to damage to property.
General safety instructions
DANGER
Ɣ࣯Risk of asphyxiation. Keep pack-
aging film out of the reach of children.
WARNING
Ɣ࣯Only use the device for its proper
use. Take into account the local conditions and beware
of third parties, in particular children, when working with
the device.
Ɣ࣯Only people who have been instructed on
how to use the device, or have proven their ability to op-
erate it, and have been explicitly instructed to use it,
must use the device.
Ɣ࣯Persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities and persons lacking ex-
perience and knowledge may only use the appliance if
they are properly supervised, have been instructed on
use of the appliance safely by a person responsible for
their safety, and understand the resultant hazards in-
volved.
Ɣ࣯Children must not operate the device. Ɣ࣯Chil-
dren must be supervised to prevent them from playing
with the appliance. Ɣ࣯Keep the device out of the reach of
children when it is connected to the mains or when it is
cooling down.
CAUTION
Ɣ࣯Do not use the device if it has
been dropped beforehand, is visibly damaged or if it is
leaking. Ɣ࣯Safety devices are provided for your own pro-
tection. Never modify or bypass safety devices.
Risk of electric shock
DANGER
Ɣ࣯Never touch the mains plug and
socket with wet hands. Ɣ࣯Only connect the device to al-
ternating current. The voltage indicated on the type
plate must match the voltage of the power source. Ɣ࣯Do
not direct the steam jet directly onto equipment
contain-ing electrical components, e.g. the interior
space of ov-ens. Ɣ࣯Do not fill the devices with
removable water reservoir directly via the water
connection while they are connected to the mains
power. Use a receptacle for fill-ing. Ɣ࣯Do not use the
d evice in swimming pools which contain water.
Ɣ࣯The
mains plug and extension cable connec-tion must not
be in water. Ɣ࣯Do not clean over floor sockets.
WARNING
Ɣ࣯Only connect the device to an
electrical connection which has been set up by a quali-
fied electrician as per IEC 60364-1. Ɣ࣯Only operate the
device in wet rooms, e.g. bathroom, connected to sock-
ets with upstream residual current device. Ɣ࣯Check that
the mains connection cable with mains plug is undam-
aged each time before using the device. To avoid any
possible danger, a damaged mains connection cable
must be immediately replaced by the manufacturer, or
the authorised customer service department or a quali-
fied electrician. Ɣ࣯Do not damage the power supply and
extension cable by running over it, crushing or yanking
it or similar. Protect the power supply cable from heat,
oil and sharp edges. Ɣ࣯Unsuitable electrical extension
cables can be dangerous. Only use electrical extension
cables with a splash guard and a diameter of at least
3x1 mm
2
. Ɣ࣯Only replace couplings on the power supply
or extension cable with those with the same splash
guard and the same mechanical strength. Ɣ࣯Clean tiled
walls with sockets carefully. Ɣ࣯Disconnect the device
from the mains during longer operating breaks, after use
or before performing any maintenance work. Ɣ࣯Only
carry out servicing work when the mains plug is pulled
and the steam cleaner has cooled down.
Operation
DANGER
Ɣ࣯Operation in explosive atmos-
pheres is prohibited. Ɣ࣯When using the device in hazard
zones (e.g. service stations), adhere to the respective
safety regulations.
WARNING
Ɣ࣯Risk of scalding. Never touch the
steam jet with your hand from a close distance, and do
not direct it at people or animals. Ɣ࣯Danger of scalding
from high water output if you tilt the device more than
30° to the side during use.
Only affects SC 1 devices
Ɣ࣯Risk
of scalding on the hot steam boiler. Allow the steam boil-
er to cool down before filling it with water.
Does not apply
to SC 3 / SC 3 Upright devices
Ɣ࣯Risk of scalding. Let the
appliance and accessory parts, particularly the floor
cleaning cloth and the hand cover cool down before
touching them. Ɣ࣯Risk of scalding. Do not use the appli-
ance for cleaning pressure tanks as this poses a burst-
ing and explosion hazard. Ɣ࣯Risk of scalding from the
floor nozzle. Ensure that no part of the body gets under
the floor nozzle. Never operated the floor nozzle without
Safety instructions ............................................... 5
Environmental protection..................................... 7
Accessories and spare parts ............................... 7
Scope of delivery................................................. 7
Warranty .............................................................. 7
Safety devices ..................................................... 7
Description of the unit.......................................... 7
Initial start-up....................................................... 8
Installation ........................................................... 8
Operation............................................................. 8
Important application instructions........................ 9
How to use the Accessories ................................ 9
Care and service ................................................. 11
Troubleshooting guide ......................................... 12
Technical data ..................................................... 12