Kärcher SC 3, Instruction Manual

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English 11
The device is switched on.
5. Press and hold the RESET key for 4 seconds.
The "replace decalcification cartridge" indicator light
goes out and the run time for the decalcification car-
tridge starts again.
6. Allow the device to heat up.
7. Press and hold the steam lever for approximately 30
seconds to vent the decalcification cartridge.
Setting the water hardness
ATTENTION
Device damage due to calcification
Without a decalcification cartridge, the device may cal-
cify if the water hardness is set incorrectly.
Always work with a decalcification cartridge.
Set the device to the local water hardness.
Set the device to the current water hardness before us-
ing it in an area with a different water hardness (e.g. af-
ter a move).
Note
Your water board or municipal utilities authority can pro-
vide information on hardness of tap water.
The water hardness is set using the RESET button. The
water hardness setting is stored until a new setting (e.g.
after a move) is made. The device is set to the highest
water hardness (level IV) in the factory. The device indi-
cates the set water hardness with flash pulses.
Water hardness levels and flash pulses
Note
The anti-calcification effect of the decalcification car-
tridge is activated as soon as the device is filled with wa-
ter and put into operation. Lime in the water is absorbed
by the granulate in the decalcification cartridge. Addi-
tional descaling is not required.
Note
The granulate in the cartridge can discolour on contact
with water due to the mineral content in the water, which
is no cause for concern and has no negative effects on
the device, cleaning work or the functionality of the car-
tridge.
Note
Do not pause for longer than 15 seconds when setting
as the device will otherwise be set automatically to the
last selected water hardness or the highest water hard-
ness set during initial start-up.
1. Connect the mains plug.
2. Make sure that the device is switched off.
3. Press the RESET button and hold it while the device
is switched on.
Illustration G
After approximately 2 seconds, the indicator light
flashes and signals the current water hardness set-
ting with the number of pulses.
4. Press the RESET key repeatedly to change the wa-
ter hardness level.
Note
When the RESET key is pressed, the flash pulse for the
water hardness level is not indicated.
5. Release the RESET key.
The flash pulse for the set water hardness is indicat-
ed.
6. Repeat the process as necessary until the desired
water hardness level has been achieved.
7. Press and hold the RESET key for 3 seconds to
save the setting for the water hardness level.
The indicator light for the water hardness lights up.
Care of accessories
(Accessories - depending on scope of delivery)
Note
The micro fibre cloths are not suitable for dryer.
Note
When washing the cloths, observe the instructions on
the washing tag. Do not use any liquid softeners as this
will affect the ability of the cloths to pick up dirt.
1. Wash the floor cleaning cloths and covers at a max.
temperature of 60 °C in the washing machine.
Troubleshooting guide
Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can
remedy yourself using the following overview. When in
doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned
here, please contact your authorised Customer Service.
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WARNING
Risk of electric shock and burns
Trying to eliminate faults while the appliance is connect-
ed to the mains or has not yet cooled down is always
dangerous.
Remove the mains plug.
Allow the appliance to cool down.
The water shortage indicator light flashes red
The dry-run protection for the pump is deactivated.
1. Switch the device off and back on again.
2. Make sure that the decalcification cartridge has
been inserted correctly and there is sufficient water
in the reservoir.
The water shortage indicator light lights up con-
stantly in red
No water in the water reservoir.
1. Top up the water reservoir, see chapter
Topping up
the water .
The steam lever cannot be pressed
The steam lever is locked with the child lock.
 Set the child lock (selector switch for steam volume)
to the front.
The steam lever is released.
No / little steam although there is water in the reser-
voir
The decalcification cartridge has not been inserted or
has been inserted incorrectly.
 Insert the decalcification cartridge or insert it cor-
rectly.
The decalcification cartridge has been removed while
topping up the water.
 Leave the decalcification cartridge in the device
when topping up.
New decalcification cartridge has been inserted.
 Press and hold the steam lever constantly.
The full steam output is reached after approximately
30 seconds.
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Hardness
range °dH mmol/l Number
of flash
pulses Interval
between
flash
pulses
I soft 0-7 0-1.3 1x 4 seconds
II Medium 7-14 1.3-2.5 2x
III Hard 14-21 2.5-3.8 3x
IV Very
hard
>21 >3.8 4x