Kärcher SC 3 Premium, Operating Instructions Manual

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ATTENTION
If the device is not used for a longer period
of time (approx. 2 months), please empty
the water tank. This avoids decomposition
of the water.
 Disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.

Remove the accessories from the ac-
cessory compartments.
 Remove the cartridge from the device.
Illustration
 Completely empty the water tank to re-
move existing water.
ATTENTION
The replacement intervals of the cartridge
(display indicator light) must be complied
with; otherwise the service life of the device
is reduced.
If the cartridge is not replaced in the indicat-
ed intervals, irreparable damage can be
caused on the device.
Note

The replacement intervals depend on
the local water hardness. Areas with
harder water (e.g. III/IV) have a shorter
replacement interval than areas with
softer water (e.g. I/II).
The necessary cartridge replacement is in-
dicated via the indicator light "Replacement
cartridge" by the following actions:
 Two hours before the end of the operat-
ing time the necessary replacement is
indicated by flashing.
 One hour before the end of the operat-
ing time the indicator light flashes fast-
er.
 If the operating time of the cartridge is
completely depleted, the indicator light
"Replacement cartridge" is continuous-
ly on and the device switches itself off in
order to prevent damage to the device.
 Press the OFF switch to turn off the ap-
pliance.
 Remove the cartridge from the device.
 Insert new cartridge into the device.
 Press the ON switch to turn on the ap-
pliance.

Hold down the RESET button for 4 sec-
onds.
Then the indicator light "Replacement
descaler cartridge" goes out and the op-
erating time of the cartridge starts
again.
 Allow the device to warm up.
 Then hold down the steam lever for ap-
prox. 30 seconds to bleed the cartridge.
Note
During the first steaming after removal and
reinserting the cartridge the blast of steam
can still be a little weak. The device re-
quires a short break-in period, as the car-
tridge has to be filled with water first. This is
why the steam discharge is unsteady at first
and single water drops may exit. The
amount of escaping steam increases con-
tinuously until the maximum amount is
reached after approx. 30 seconds.
ATTENTION
When replacing the cartridge, ensure that
there is no confusion and the old cartridge
is not reinserted.
Care and maintenance
Emptying the water tank
Replacement descaler cartridge
Indicator light display at the end of the
operating time
Insert new descaler cartridge.