How To Use The Accessories; Care And Service - Kärcher SC 1 Mode D'emploi

Glass cleaner
ATTENTION
Glass breakages and damaged surfaces
Steam can damage sealed points of the window frame
and, at low outside temperatures, lead to tension on the
surface of window panes and hence to glass breakages.
Do not direct the steam at sealed points on the window
frame.
At low outside temperatures, heat up the window panes
by gently steaming the full surface of the glass.
 Clean the window area with a manual nozzle and
cover. To remove the water, use a squeegee or wipe
the surfaces dry.

How to use the Accessories

Steam nozzle/steam gun
The steam nozzle or steam gun can be used for the fol-
lowing application areas without accessories:
● For removing slight creases from the hanging cloth-
ing items: Steam the clothing item from a distance of
10-20 cm.
● For wiping damp dust: Steam a cloth briefly 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 the spotlight nozzle is to
the soiled area, the greater the cleaning efficiency will
be as the temperature and steam volume are at their
highest at the nozzle opening. Larger lime deposits can
be treated before steam cleaning with a suitable deter-
gent. Allow the detergent to soak in for
approx. 5 minutes and then steam it off.
1. Push the open end of the spotlight nozzle onto the
steam nozzle or steam gun.
Illustration F
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Round brush
The round brush is used for cleaning stubborn dirt.
Stubborn dirt can be removed more easily by brushing.
ATTENTION
Damaged surfaces
The brush may scratch sensitive surfaces.
It is not suitable for cleaning sensitive surfaces.
1. Install the round brush on the spotlight nozzle.
Illustration K
Power nozzle
The power nozzle is used for cleaning stubborn dirt,
blowing down corners, joins etc.
1. Install the power nozzle onto the spotlight nozzle ac-
cording to the round brush.
Illustration K
Manual nozzle
The manual nozzle is used for cleaning small areas that
can be washed down, shower cubicles and mirrors.
1. Push the manual nozzle onto the steam nozzle or
the steam gun according to the spotlight nozzle.
Illustration J
2. Pull the cover over the manual nozzle.
Floor nozzle
The floor nozzle is used for cleaning washable wall and
floor coverings e.g. stone floors, tiles and PVC floors.
ATTENTION
Damage due to build-up of steam
Heat and moisture can lead to damage.
Check the heat resistance and steam effect on an in-
conspicuous area using a minimal volume of steam pri-
or to use.
Note
Detergent residue or care emulsions on the surface to
be cleaned can lead to streaks during steam cleaning,
which will disappear however once these have been
used several times.
We recommend sweeping the floor or vacuum cleaning
it before using the device. In this way the floor will be
cleared of dirt and loose particles before the wet clean-
ing commences. Work slowly on surfaces that are heav-
ily soiled so that the steam has longer to take effect.
1. Connect the extension tubes with the steam gun.
Illustration N
2. Push the floor nozzle onto the extension tube.
Illustration O
3. Fasten the floor cleaning cloth to the floor nozzle.
a Place the floor cleaning cloth with the hook and
loop fastener strips pointing upwards on the floor.
b Place the floor nozzle onto the floor cleaning
cloth, applying slight pressure.
Illustration P
The floor cleaning cloth will stick to the floor nozzle
of its own accord due to the hook and loop fastener.
Removing the floor cleaning cloth
1. Place one foot on the bottom corner of the floor
cleaning cloth and lift the floor nozzle up.
Illustration P
Note
Initially, the floor cleaning cloth's hook and loop fastener
strip is very strong and cannot be removed from the
floor nozzle easily. After the floor cleaning cloth has
been used several times and washed, it is easier to re-
move from the floor nozzle and it has reached the opti-
mum adhesion.

Care and service

Descaling the steam boiler
Note
Descaling the steam boiler is not required if commer-
cially available distilled water is used.
Note
Since the lime becomes caked on the appliance, we
recommend descaling the appliance as specified in the
table (BF=boiler fillings) based on the number of times
the steam boiler is filled.
Hardness range
I soft
II Medium
III Hard
IV Very hard
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.
English
°dH mmol/l
0-7 0-1.3
7-14 1.3-2.5
14-21 2.5-3.8
>21 >3.8
KF
35
30
20
15
15