Operation; Important Application Instructions - Kärcher SC 1 Mode D'emploi

b Push the 2nd extension tube onto the
1st extension tube.
The connection pipes are connected.
Illustration N
4. Push the accessory and/or the floor nozzle onto the
free end of the extension tube.
Illustration O
The accessory is connected.
Disconnecting accessories
1. Push the child lock down.
Illustration G
The switch is locked.
2. Push the unlocking button and pull the parts apart.
Illustration L
Illustration M

Operation

Filling water
Note
Descaling the steam boiler is not required if commer-
cially available distilled water is used.
Note
Warm water reduces the heating-up time.
Note
To do this use the measuring jug supplied. When filling
the water, pay attention to the marking (max. 200 ml).
1. Unscrew the safety lock.
Illustration B
2. Fill a maximum of 200 ml distilled water or tap water
into the steam boiler.
3. Insert the safety lock.
Illustration C
Switch on the appliance
WARNING
Risk of scalding
The appliance has a high water outlet if you incline more
than 30° to the side.
Do not incline the appliance more than 30° (maximum
angle) to the side.
1. Place the appliance on a firm subsurface.
2. Insert the mains plug into a socket.
Illustration D
Indicator light lights up green.
After approx. 3 minutes, the appliance is ready for
use.
Illustration E
3. Push the child lock up.
Illustration G
The switch is unlocked.
4. Press the switch.
Illustration H
Steam leaks out.
Refilling water
If the steam volume is reduced during work or if no more
steam volume comes out, the water will have to be re-
filled.
Note
The safety lock cannot be opened as long as the steam
boiler is still pressurised.
Note
Warm water reduces the heating-up time.
1. Switch the appliance off, see Chapter Switch off the
appliance.
Illustration Q
2. Unscrew the safety lock.
3. Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler.
Illustration R
4. Fill a maximum of 200 ml distilled water or tap water
into the steam boiler.
5. Insert the safety lock.
6. Insert the mains plug into a socket.
7. Push the child lock up.
The switch is unlocked.
The appliance is ready for use.
Switch off the appliance
1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
Illustration Q
2. Press the switch until no more steam escapes.
The steam boiler is depressurised.
3. Push the child lock down.
Rinsing out the steam boiler
Rinse the appliance's steam boiler after completing the
work.
1. Switch the appliance off, see Chapter Switch off the
appliance.
2. Allow the appliance to cool down.
3. Disconnect the accessory.
4. Fill the steam boiler with water and swing it around
vigorously. Lime residue which has been deposited
on the bottom of the steam boiler will be released as
a result.
5. Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler.
Illustration R
Keep the appliance safe
1. Disconnect the accessory.
2. Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler.
Illustration R
3. Coil the mains connection cable around the water
reservoir.
Illustration S
4. Allow the accessory to dry.
5. Store the appliance in a dry location that is protected
from frost.

Important application instructions

Cleaning the floor areas
We recommend sweeping the floor or vacuum cleaning it
before using the appliance. In this way the floor will be
cleared of dirt and loose particles before the wet cleaning.
Freshening up textiles
Prior to using the appliance, always check the compati-
bility of the textiles at a concealed point: Steam down
the textile, allow it to dry and then check it for any
change in colour or shape.
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