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 In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect the appli-
ance to sockets with a series connected RCD
adapter.
 Only use splash-proof electrical extension cables
with a minimum cross-section of 3x1 mm²
 Replace couplings at the power cord or extension
cable only with couplings that have the same pro-
tection against splashing water and the same me-
chanical strength.
 Be very careful while cleaning tiled walls with sock-
ets.
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CAUTION
 Make sure that the power cord or extension cable
is not damaged by running over, pinching, dragging
or the like. Protect the power cords from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
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DANGER
 The user must use the appliance as intended. The
person must consider the local conditions and must
pay attention to other persons in the vicinity when
working with the appliance.
 The appliance may not be operated in explosive at-
mospheres.
 If the appliance is used in hazardous areas the cor-
responding safety provisions must be observed.
 Do not use the appliance if it fell down, is visibly
damaged or leaking.
 Never use the appliance to clean objects contain-
ing hazardous substances (e.g. asbestos).
 Never touch the steam jet from a short distance
with your hands and never direct the steam jet to
persons or animals (risk of scalds).
 Do not fill in detergents or other additives!
몇 WARNING
 The appliance must not be operated by children or
persons who have not been instructed accordingly.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons
with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities
or lacking experience and/or skills, unless such
persons are accompanied and supervised by a per-
son in charge of their safety or they have received
precise instructions on the use of this appliance
and have understood the resulting risks.
 Children must not play with this appliance.
 Supervise children to prevent them from playing
with the appliance.
 Keep appliance out of reach of children as long as
it is switched on or hasn't cooled down.
 Operate or store the appliance only in accordance
with the description or illustration!
 Do not wedge the steam lever / the steam button
during operation.
 Only switch on the appliance when there is water in
the boiler. Otherwise the appliance might overheat
(see Troubleshooting).
 Hot water may drip out of the accessory parts while
you are detaching them! Allow appliance to cool
down.
 Never separate accessories from the appliance as
long as steam is escaping!
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 Create stability for the appliance prior to any work
on or with the appliance to prevent accidents or
damage.
 Never fill solvents, solvent-containing liquids or un-
diluted acids (e.g. detergents, benzene, paint thin-
ner, and acetone) into the boiler as these substanc-
es affect the materials used on the appliance.
 Never leave the appliance unattended as long as it
is in operation.
ATTENTION
 In case of longer breaks and after use, switch the
appliance off at the main switch / appliance switch
and pull the mains plug.
 Do not operate the appliance at temperatures be-
low 0 °C.
 Protect the unit from rain. Do not store outside.
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CAUTION
 Place the appliance on a solid, even ground to en-
sure a safe footing.
 Do not carry the appliance during cleaning work.
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Symbols depending on unit type.
Please read the operating instructions!
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Safety devices protect the user and must not be modi-
fied or bypassed.
The pressure controller keeps the boiler pressure dur-
ing the operation as constant as possible. The heating
is turned off if the maximum operating pressure of 4 bar
is reached in the boiler and is reactivated in case of a
pressure drop in the boiler due to steam tapping.
If, in case of a malfunction, there is no water in the boil-
er, the temperature in the boiler rises. The boiler ther-
mostat turns off the heating. Once the boiler is filled,
normal operation can continue.
The safety thermostat turns off the appliance if the boiler
thermostat and the pressure controller fails and the ap-
pliance overheats in case of a malfunction.
Please contact your local KÄRCHER customer service
to arrange for the reset of the safety thermostat.
The maintenance lock acts as a pressure control valve
at the same time. It seals the boiler against the steam
pressure that builds up in the boiler.
If the pressure controller is defect and the steam pres-
sure in the boiler rises, the pressure control valve, and
steam is emitted through the maintenance lock to the
outside.
Please contact your local KÄRCHER customer service
before you put the appliance into operation again.
Safe handling
Symbols on the machine
Surfaces are liable to get hot during use!
Danger of scalding by steam!
Safety Devices
Pressure controller
Boiler thermostat
Safety thermostat
Maintenance lock