Troubleshooting Guide; Technical Data - Kärcher SC 1 Mode D'emploi

1. Switching off the device, see chapter Switch off the
appliance.
2. Allow the device to cool down.
3. Unscrew the safety lock.
4. Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler.
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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.
5. Apply descaler solution to the descaler according to
the details.
6. Fill the descaler solution into the steam boiler. Do
not seal the steam boiler.
7. Allow the descaler solution to take effect for
approx. 8 hours.
8. Drain descaler solution completely out of the steam
boiler.
9. Repeat the descaling process if necessary.
10. Rinse the steam boiler 2-3 times with cold water in
order to drain all the descaler solution residue.
11. Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler.
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Care of accessories
(Accessories - depending on scope of delivery)
Note
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.
Reduced steam quantity
The steam nozzle is blocked.
1. Disconnect the accessory from the steam nozzle.
2. Clean the nozzle insert.
3. Start up the appliance briefly.
4. Attach the accessory to the steam nozzle.
The steam boiler is scaled.
 Descale the steam boiler.
No steam
No water in the steam boiler
 Refill water, see Chapter Refilling water.
The switch cannot be pressed
The switch is locked with the child lock.
 Push the child lock up.
The switch is unlocked.
High water egress
The appliance is "spitting out" water
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 Do not incline the appliance more than 30° (maxi-
mum angle) to the side during cleaning.
 Do not exceed the maximum filling quantity of
200 ml.

Technical data

Electrical connection
Voltage
Phase
Frequency
Protection class
Protection category
Performance data
Heating capacity
Maximum operating pressure
Heating-up time
Continuous steaming
Maximum steam blast
Filling quantity
Steam boiler
Maximum filling quantity
Dimensions and weights
Weight (without accessories)
Length
Width
Height
Subject to technical modifications.
English
V 127
~ 1
Hz 60
IPX4
I
W 1200
MPa 0.3
Minutes 3
g/min 35
g/min 80
ml 250
ml 200
kg 1.5
mm 321
mm 127
mm 186