Kärcher SC 3, User Manual

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8 English
Contents
General notes
Intended use
Only use the appliance in private households. The ap-
pliance is intended for cleaning with steam and can be
used with appropriate accessories as described in
these operating instructions. Detergents are not re-
quired. Observe the safety instructions.
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
Accessories and spare parts
Only use original accessories and original spare parts.
They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and
safely.
Information on accessories and spare parts can be
found at
www.kaercher.com .
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the
packaging. Check the contents for completeness when
unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the
event of any shipping damage, please notify your deal-
er.
Warranty
The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales
company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possi-
ble malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty
period free of cost, provided that a material or manufac-
turing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please
contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the
next authorised customer service site.
(See overleaf for the address)
Safety devices
몇 CAUTION
Missing or modified safety devices
Safety devices are provided for your own protection.
Never modify or bypass safety devices.
Symbols on the appliance
(according to type of appliance)
Pressure controller
In case of inadmissibly high pressure in the event of a
fault, a safety valve relieves the pressure into the at-
mosphere.
Fuse
The fuse prevents the device from overheating. If the
device overheats, the fuse disconnects the device from
the power supply.
Before re-commissioning the device, contact the re-
sponsible KÄRCHER Customer Service.
Description of the unit
The maximum amount of equipment is described in
these operating instructions. Depending on the model
used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see
packaging).
For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page.
Illustration A
1
Decalcification cartridge
2
Filling hole for water
3
Carrying handle
4
Holder for accessories
5
Display
6
Indicator light (green) - mains voltage present
7
Indicator light (red) - water shortage
8
Indicator light (red) - replace decalcification car-
tridge.
9
RESET button - set water hardness.
10
Switch - On
11
Switch - Off
12
Park bracket for floor nozzle
13
Mains connection cable with mains plug
General notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Accessories and spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Safety devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Description of the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Initial start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Important application instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How to use the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Care and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Risk of burns, surface of appliance be-
comes hot during operation
Risk of scalding from steam
Read operating instructions
General notes
Please read and comply with these
original instructions prior to the initial
operation of your appliance and store
them for later use or subsequent
owners.