KARCHER SC 4 Deluxe EasyFix Iron Steam Cleaner User Manual

: June 11, 2024
: Karcher

Table of Contents

Intended use
Environmental protection
Accessories and spare parts
Scope of delivery
Warranty
Safety devices
Symbols on the device
Description of the device
Installation
Operation
Important application instructions
How to use the Accessories
Care and service
Troubleshooting guide
Technical data
References
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KARCHER SC 4 Deluxe EasyFix Iron Steam Cleaner User Manual

General notes

Read these original operating instructions and the enclosed safety instructions before using the device for the first time. Proceed accordingly. Keep both books for future reference or for future owners.

Intended use

Only use the appliance in private households. The appliance is intended for cleaning with steam and can be used with appropriate accessories as described in these operating instructions. Detergents are not required. Observe the safety instructions.

Environmental protection

The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the environmental regulations.

Electrical and electronic appliances contain valuable, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which – if handled or disposed of incorrectly – can pose a potential threat to human health and the environment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together with the household rubbish.

Accessories and spare parts

Only use original accessories and original spare parts. They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely. Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com.

Scope of delivery

The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the packaging. Check the contents for completeness when unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in theevent of any shipping damage, please notify your dealer.

Warranty

The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possible malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufacturing defect is the 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 safety devices Safety devices are provided for your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety devices.

Symbols on the device

(according to type of appliance)

| Risk of burns, surface of appliance becomes hot during operation
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| Risk of scalding from steam
| Read operating instructions

Pressure controller
The pressure controller keeps the pressure in the steam boiler as constant as possible during operation. The heating is switched off when the maximum operating pressure is reached in the steam boiler and is activated if there is a pressure drop in the steam boiler as a result of a steam removal.

Safety thermostat
The safety thermostat prevents the device from overheating. If the pressure regulator and the boiler thermostat fail and the unit overheats, the safety thermostat switches the unit off. Before resetting of the safety thermostat, contact the responsible KÄRCHER Customer Service.

Boiler thermostat
The boiler thermostat switches off the heating in the event of a fault; for example, if there is no water in the steam boiler and the temperature in the steam boiler rises. As soon as you refill the water, the device is ready for use again.

Maintenance lock
The maintenance lock seals the steam boiler from the steam pressure present. The maintenance cap is also a pressure relief valve. If the pressure regulator is defective and the steam pressure in theteam boiler rises, the pressure relief valve opens and steam is escapes through the lock. Prior to restarting the device, contact the responsible KÄRCHER Customer Service.

Description of the device

The maximum amount of equipment is described in these operating instructions. Depending on the model used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see packaging).

For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page. Illustration A

LED lights
Selector switch
Accessory storage area
Carrying handle
Water reservoir
Main connection cable with main plug
Display – OFF position
Min. steam stage
Med. steam stage
Max. steam stage
Maintenance lock
Park bracket for floor nozzle
Steering roller
Steam gun
Steam lever
Unlocking button
Child lock
Steam hose
Spotlight nozzle
Round brush (small)
**Round brush (large)
**Power nozzle
Crevice brush
Manual nozzle
Manual nozzle microfibre cover
Extension tubes (2 x)
Unlocking button
Floor nozzle
Hook and loop fastener
Microfibre floor cloth (1 x)
**Microfibre floor cloth (2 x)
**Carpet glider

Installation

Installing accessories

Push the open end of the accessory onto the steam gun so that the unlocking button on the steam gun engages.
Illustration F
Push the open end of the accessory onto the spotlight nozzle.
Illustration G
Connect the extension tubes with the steam gun.
a Push the 1st extension tube onto the steam gun so that the unlocking button on the steam gun engages. The connection pipe is connected.
b Push the 2nd extension tube onto the 1st extension tube. The connection pipes are connected.
Illustration H
Push the accessory and / or the floor nozzle onto the free end of the extension tube.
Illustration I
The accessory is connected.

Disconnecting accessories

Move the child lock back. The steam lever is locked.
Press the unlocking button and pull the parts apart. Illustration N

Operation

Filling water
The water reservoir can be removed at any time for filling or be filled directly at the device.
ATTENTION
Damage to the device Unsuitable water can block the nozzles or damage the water level indicator. Do not fill in pure distilled water. Use a maximum of 50% distilled water mixed with tap water. Do not use condensation from the clothes dryer for filling.

Removing the water reservoir for filling

Pull the water reservoir vertically upwards. Illustration B
Fill the water tank vertically with tap water or a mixture of tap water and no more than 50% distilled water.
Insert the water reservoir and press downwards until it locks into place.

Filling the water reservoir directly on the device

Fill tap water or a mixture of tap water and no more than 50% distilled water from a vessel into the filling hole of the water reservoir. Illustration C

Switching on the device
Note
If there is no or too little water in the steam boiler, the water pump starts to run and pumps water from the water reservoir into the steam boiler. The filling process can take several minutes.

Note
The device briefly closes the valve every 60 seconds causing an audible soft click. Closing prevents the valve from clogging. This does not affect the steam output.

Place the device on a firm surface.
Insert the main plug into a socket.
Turn the selector switch from the OFF position to the steam setting selection range. Illustration D The LED strip is in fading red.
The LED light lights up a continuous green after approx. 3 minutes.The device is ready for use. Illustration E
Press the steam lever. Illustration F Steam leaks out

Regulating the steam volume

The expelled steam volume is regulated using the selector switch for steam volume. The selector switch has three positions.

| Maximum steam volume
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| Medium steam volume
| Minimum steam volume

Set the selector switch for the steam volume to the required steam volume.
Press the steam lever.
Before cleaning, point the steam gun at a cloth until steam is expelled evenly.

ATTENTION
Damage to the device Unsuitable water can block the nozzles or damage the water level indicator. Do not fill in pure distilled water. Use a maximum of 50% distilled water mixed with tap water. Do not use condensation from the clothes dryer for filling. Do not use collected rain water for filling. Do not use cleaning agents or other additives (e.g. scents) for filling.

Fill the water tank with tap water or a mixture of tap water and no more than 50% distilled water. The device is ready for use

Switching off the device

Turn the power switch to the “OFF” position. Illustration L The device is switched off.
Press the steam lever until steam is no longer released. Illustration M The steam boiler is depressurised.
Move the child lock back. The steam lever is locked.
Pull the main plug out of the socket.
Drain the water reservoir.

Rinsing out the steam boiler

Rinse the device’s steam boiler out after every tenth filling of the tank.

Switch the device off; see Chapter Switching off the device.
Allow the device to cool down.
Drain the water reservoir.
Remove the accessory / accessories from the accessory storage area.
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 R
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.
Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler. Illustration S

Clearing the boiler

The water in boiler can be empty by CLE Mode:

Remove the water reservoir.
Turn on the device.
Press the steam trigger for 3 times until the LED light flashes green and a long beep is emitted.
Steam will be available until the water in the boiler is empty

Storing the device

Connect the extension tubes to the large mounts for accessories.
Connect a manual nozzle and spotlight nozzle to each extension tube.
Fasten the large round brush to the spotlight nozzle.
Hang the floor nozzle in the park bracket. Illustration O
Wrap the cable and place it in the accessory compartment. Illustration Q
Wrap the steam hose and place it in the accessory storage area. Illustration P
Place the small round brush and crevice brush in the accessory storage area.
Store the device 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 compatibility 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.

Cleaning coated or painted surfaces

ATTENTION
Damaged surfaces Steam can loosen wax, furniture polish, plastic coatings or paint and edge band from edges. Do not direct the steam at glued laminated edges as the edge band may loosen. Do not use the appliance for cleaning unsealed wood or parquet floors. Do not use the appliance for cleaning painted or plastic coated surfaces such as kitchen or living room furniture, doors or parquet.

To clean these surfaces, steam a cloth briefly and use it to wipe over the surfaces.

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 gun
The steam gun can be used for the following applications without accessories:

For removing slight creases from the hanging clothing 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 detergent. Allow the detergent to soak in for approx. 5 minutes and then steam it off.

Slide the spotlight nozzle onto the steam gun. Illustration F

ATTENTION
Damaged surfaces The brush may scratch sensitive surfaces. It is not suitable for cleaning sensitive surfaces.

Fit the round brush to the spotlight nozzle. Illustration G

Round brush (large)

ATTENTION
Damaged surfaces
The brush may scratch sensitive surfaces. It is not suitable for cleaning sensitive surfaces.

Fit the large round brush to the spotlight nozzle. Illustration G

Manual nozzle
The manual nozzle is used for cleaning small areas that can be washed down, shower cubicles and mirrors.

Push the manual nozzle onto the steam gun according to the spotlight nozzle. Illustration F
Pull the cover over the manual nozzle

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 cleaning commences. Work slowly on surfaces that are heavily soiled so that the steam has longer to take effect.

Connect the extension tubes with the steam gun. Illustration H
Push the floor nozzle onto the extension tube. Illustration I
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 J

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

Place one foot on the bottom corner of the floor cleaning cloth and lift the floor nozzle up. Illustration J

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 remove from the floor nozzle and it has reached the optimum adhesion.

Carpet glider
The carpet glider is used for freshening up carpets.

ATTENTION
Beware of damaging the carpet glider and carpet Contamination on the carpet glider, as well as heat and moisture penetration, can result in the carpet being damaged. Prior to the application, also check the heat resistance and impact of steam on the carpet at an insignificant spot using as small an amount of steam as possible. Observe the cleaning instructions from the carpet manufacturer. Prior to using the carpet glider, make sure that the carpet has been vacuumed and that stains have been removed. Prior to application and following operating pauses, remove any possible water accumulation (condensate) in the appliance by means of evaporating the condensate into a drain (without floor cleaning cloth / with accessories). Only use the carpet glider with a floor cleaning cloth on the floor nozzle. Steam clean with a weak steam stage when using the carpet glider. In order to prevent too much moistening and to avoid the risk of damage due to temperature effects, do not direct the steam continuously onto one spot (maximum 5 seconds).

Fastening the carpet glider to the floor nozzle

For fastening the floor cleaning cloth to the floor nozzle, please refer to chapter Floor nozzle. Illustration J
Using a little force, allow the floor nozzle to slide into the carpet glider and engage there. Illustration K
Start cleaning the carpet.

Removing the carpet glider from the floor nozzle

CAUTION
Beware of burns to your feet
The carpet glider can heat up during the steaming process. Do not operate or remove the carpet glider bare-footed or using open sandals. Only operate or remove the carpet glider using suitable footwear.

Press the strap on the carpet glider downwards using the front of toe-capped shoes.
Lift the floor nozzle upwards. Illustration J

Care and service

Descaling the steam boiler
Note
Since the lime clogs the appliance, we recommend descaling the appliance based on the number of times the water reservoir is filled as specified in the table (TF=tank fillings).

ATTENTION
Damaged surfaces The descaler may corrode sensitive surfaces. Fill and empty the appliance carefully.

Switching off the device, see chapter Switching off the device.
Allow the device to cool down.
Drain the water reservoir.
Remove the accessory/accessories from the accessory storage area.
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 R
Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler. Illustration S

ATTENTION
Appliance damage due to descaler
An unsuitable descaler or incorrect dosing of the descaler may damage the appliance. Only use KÄRCHER descaler
Apply descaler solution to the descaler according to the details.
Fill the descaler solution into the steam boiler. Do not seal the steam boiler.
Allow the descaler solution to take effect for approx. 8 hours.
Drain descaler solution completely out of the steam boiler.
Repeat the descaling process if necessary.
Rinse the steam boiler 2-3 times with cold water in order to drain all the descaler solution residue.
Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler. Illustration R
Dry the mounting for the grid connection cable.
Close the maintenance lock with an extension tube

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.

Technical data

Electrical connection
Voltage V 220 – 240 220 – 240
Phase ~ 1 1
Frequency Hz 50 50
Protection class IPX4 IPX4
Protection category I I

Device performance data
Heating capacity W 2200 2200
Maximum operating pressure MPa 0.4 0.4
Heating-up time Minutes 3 3
Continuous steaming g/min 60 60
Maximum steam blast g/min 150 150