Kärcher SGV 8/5, Manual

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Note: Detergent residue or care emulsions
that are still present on the surface to be
cleaned can lead to streaks during steam
cleaning. However, these will disappear
with repeated cleaning procedures.
– Elimination of odours and wrinkles from
hanging pieces of clothing, by steaming
them from a distance of 10-20 cm.
The closer you hold the nozzle to the dirty
spot, the higher the cleaning effect as tem-
perature and pressure of the steam reach
their maximum values immediately when
they are emitted from the nozzle.
– The use of the detail nozzle is recom-
mended for hard to reach areas.
– Treatment of stains on carpeted floors
or carpets prior to the use of the brush.
– Cleaning of stainless steel, window
panes, mirrors and enamel surfaces.
– Cleaning of corners on stairs, window
frames, door posts, aluminium profiles.
– Cleaning of fittings.
– Cleaning of window shutters, radiators,
interior cleaning of vehicles.
– The round brush is suitable for stubborn
soiling on especially small surfaces
such as stove tops, roller shutters, tile
joints, sanitary facilities, etc.
Note: The round brush is not suitable
for cleaning sensitive surfaces.
– Extension: With this accessory an opti-
mum cleaning of places that are partic-
ularly hard to reach is possible. Ideal for
cleaning heaters, door posts, windows,
roller shutters, sanitary facilities.
– Cleaning of large surfaces, floors made
of ceramics, marble, parquet, carpets,
etc.
– Floor nozzle with rubber lip insert: For
vacuuming up liquids from smooth sur-
faces.
– Floor nozzle with brush strip insert: For
etching and scrubbing down stubborn
soiling.
– Recommended for cleaning large glass
and mirror surfaces, smooth surfaces in
general or for the cleaning of fabric sur-
faces such as sofas, mattresses, etc.
– Rubber lip: For smaller surfaces such
as multi-pane windows and mirrors. For
window panes and larger surfaces such
as wall tiles, worktops, stainless steel
surfaces.
– Brush collar: For carpets, staircases,
car interiors, fabric surfaces in general
(after carrying out a test on a hidden ar-
ea). For abrasive cleaning and scrub-
bing.
Note: Preheat window panes during sea-
sons with especially low temperatures. In
order to do so, lightly steam the entire glass
surface from a distance of approx. 50 cm.
This will prevent tensions on the surface
which might lead to glass breakage.
 Evenly steam the glass surface from a
distance of approx. 20 cm in order to re-
move the dirt.
 Switch off the steam supply.
 Strip the glass surface web by web from
top to bottom by means of the rubber lip
and vacuum off.
 Wipe the rubber lip and the lower win-
dow frame dry as necessary.
How to use the accessories
Handle without accessories
Application examples
Detail nozzle
Application examples
Detail nozzle and accessories
Floor nozzle
Application examples
Hand nozzle
Application examples
Hand nozzle and accessories
Window cleaning
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