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the device at temperatures be-
low 0 °C.
●
Never leave the de-
vice unsupervised while it is
connected to the mains.
●
Do not use the appliance as a
humidifier or heater.
●
Ensure
the room is well ventilated when
working with the appliance and
afterwards.
●
Protect the device
from rain. Do not store the de-
vice outdoors.
●
Device dam-
age. Never pour solvents,
liquids which contain solvents or
diluted acids (e.g. cleaning
agent, petrol, paint thinner and
acetone) into the boiler / water
reservoir.
●
Unsuitable water
can block the nozzles or dam-
age the water level indicator. Do
not fill with condensate water
from a dryer, collected
rainwater,
detergents or
additives (e.g.
scents). Fill the
water reservoir
with a maximum
of 1
l / 0.5 l of
tap water.
Applies to SC
3/SC3 Upright devices only
For upright machines
WARNING
●
Risk of scalding.
Only operate the appliance on
even, horizontal surfaces. Do
not lay the appliance on its side
during operation. Do not use the
appliance above head height or
horizontally e.g. to clean walls,
work surfaces or windows.
Applies to
SC 3 Upright only
CAUTION
●
In order to guaran-
tee stability, place the device on
a firm, flat surface.
●
Do not car-
ry the device when performing
cleaning work.
Care and service
CAUTION
●
Have repair work
carried out by the authorised
customer service only.
Intended use
Use the device only in private households for cleaning
level hard floors (e.g stone floors, tiles, PVC floors and
sealed wooden floors such as parquet and laminate)
that can withstand the high temperature, pressure and
moisture of the device. Do not clean water-sensitive
floor coverings such as untreated cork floors (the mois-
ture could penetrate and damage the floor).
With the carpet glider fitted, the device can be used for
freshening short-pile carpets, runners etc.
Detergents are not required.
Environmental protection
The packing materials can be recycled. Please
dispose of packaging in accordance with the en-
vironmental regulations.
Electrical and electronic appliances contain valu-
able, recyclable materials and often components
such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil,
which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can
pose a potential threat to human health and the environ-
ment. However, these components are required for the
correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked
by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of togeth-
er with the household rubbish.
Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found
at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
