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Continuous steaming

: Pull the lock for the 

“steam” switch backwards until it engages. Steam 
flows out continuously. To release, push the lock 
forward.

3. Before ironing and after pauses in the ironing pro-

cess, direct the blast of steam onto a cloth until the 
steam flows evenly.

Dry ironing

ATTENTION
Damage to the device

Water shortage in the steam boiler leads to damage to 
the device
Make sure that there is water in the steam boiler.

ATTENTION
Damage to garments

Failure to observe the ironing information in the garment 
may result in damage.
Observe the ironing information in the garment.
1. Set the temperature controller of the iron in accord-

ance with the garment.

2. Wait until the iron’s heating indicator light goes out.
The iron is ready for ironing.

Care and service

Descaling the steam boiler 

Note 

Since the lime clogs the appliance, we recommend des-
caling the appliance based on the number of times the 
water reservoir is filled as specified in the table (TF=tank 
fillings).

Note 

Your water board or municipal utilities authority can pro-
vide information on hardness of tap water.

ATTENTION
Damaged surfaces

The descaler may corrode sensitive surfaces.
Fill and empty the appliance carefully. 
1. Switch off the appliance, see Chapter  Switching off 

the device.

2. Allow the appliance to cool down.
3. Drain the water reservoir.
4. Remove the accessory/accessories from the acces-

sory holders.

5. Open the cap of the accessory compartment.
6. Remove the accessory from the accessory compart-

ment.

7. Open the maintenance lock. To do this place the 

open end of an extension tube on the maintenance 
lock, insert this into the guide so it engages and 
open it.

Illustration S

8. Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler.

Illustration T

ATTENTION
Appliance damage due to descaler

An unsuitable descaler or incorrect dosing of the descal-
er may damage the appliance.
Only use KÄRCHER descaler.
Use 1 dosing unit of the descaler for 0.5 l water.
9. Apply descaler solution to the descaler according to 

the details.

10. Fill the descaler solution into the steam boiler. Do 

not seal the steam boiler.

11. Allow the descaler solution to take effect for 

approx. 8 hours.

12. Drain descaler solution completely out of the steam 

boiler.

13. Repeat the descaling process if necessary.
14. Rinse the steam boiler 2-3 times with cold water in 

order to drain all the descaler solution residue.

15. Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler.
16. Dry the mounting for the grid connection cable.
17. Close the maintenance lock with an extension tube.

Care of accessories

(Accessories - depending on scope of delivery)

Note 

The floor cleaning cloth and the cover for the manual 
nozzle have been washed beforehand and can be used 
immediately for working with the appliance. 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.

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 and a 
signal tone sounds

No water in the tank.

Fill the water reservoir up to the “MAX” marking.

The water shortage indicator light is lit in red

No water in the steam boiler. The pump’s overheat pro-
tection has triggered.
1. Switch the device off; see Chapter Switch off the de-

vice.

2. Fill the water reservoir.
3. Switch on the device; see Chapter Switching on the 

device.

The water tank is not inserted correctly or is calcified.
1. Remove the water reservoir.
2. Rinse the water reservoir.
3. Insert the water reservoir and press downwards until 

it locks into place.

The steam lever cannot be pressed

The steam lever is locked with the child lock.

Set the child lock to the front.
The steam lever is released.

Synthetics

Wool, silk

Cotton, linen

Hardness range

°dH

mmol/l

TF

I

soft

0-7

0-1.3

100

II

Medium

7-14

1.3-2.5

90

III

Hard

14-21

2.5-3.8

75

IV

Very hard

>21

>3.8

50

Summary of Contents for SC 5

Page 1: ...59682880 05 18 Operating Instructions Please read the operating instructions carefully before using the unit SC 5 EasyFix Premium Iron Plug...

Page 2: ...1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 14 15 16 17 18 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 33 38 39 29 30 34 35 36 37 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 42 40 41 31 32 A 2...

Page 3: ...B C D E F G H 1 2 I J K L M 3...

Page 4: ...N O 1 2 P Q R S T 4...

Page 5: ...eneral safety notes DANGER Risk of asphyxia tion Keep packaging film out of the reach of children WARNING Only use the device for its proper use Take into account the local conditions and beware of th...

Page 6: ...or dam age before operation each time Do not put the device into oper ation with a damaged power supply cable Have a damaged power supply cable replaced im mediately by the authorised cus tomer servic...

Page 7: ...the ac cessories in particular the pow er supply cable safety lock and steam hose to make sure it is in proper safe and reliable condi tion before operation each time Do not use the device if it is da...

Page 8: ...or combustible objects with the hot steam pressure iron CAUTION Do not use the steam pressure iron if it has been dropped has visible dam age or is leaking You must only operate or set down the steam...

Page 9: ...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 CAUTION Missing or modified safe...

Page 10: ...Microfibre floor cloth 1 x 40 Microfibre floor cloth 2 x 41 Carpet glider 42 Descaler 43 Steam pressure iron 44 Steam switch bottom 45 Indicator light orange heating 46 Steam switch top 47 Lock for s...

Page 11: ...quired steam volume 2 Press the steam lever 3 Before starting cleaning point the steam gun at a cloth until steam is expelled evenly Refilling water If there is not enough water the water shortage in...

Page 12: ...and use it to wipe over the furniture Spotlight nozzle The spotlight nozzle is suitable for cleaning areas joins fittings drains sinks WCs blinds or radiators that are difficult to access The closer t...

Page 13: ...e refer to chapter Floor nozzle Illustration L 2 Using a little force allow the floor nozzle to slide into the carpet glider and engage there Illustration M 3 Start cleaning the carpet Removing the ca...

Page 14: ...escaler solution to take effect for approx 8 hours 12 Drain descaler solution completely out of the steam boiler 13 Repeat the descaling process if necessary 14 Rinse the steam boiler 2 3 times with c...

Page 15: ...the blast of steam onto a cloth until the steam flows evenly Technical data Subject to technical modifications Customer Service Australia K RCHER Pty Ltd 40 Koornang Road Scoresby Victoria 3179 1800...

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Page 18: ...www kaercher com dealersearch Alfred K rcher GmbH Co KG Alfred K rcher Str 28 40 71364 Winnenden Germany Tel 49 7195 14 0 Fax 49 7195 14 2212...

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