K rcher SC 4 EasyFix Steam Cleaner User Manual

: June 11, 2024
: K RCHER

Table of Contents

General notes
Intended use
Environmental protection
Accessories and spare parts
Warranty
Safety devices
Description of the device
Installation
Operation
How to use the Accessories
Care and service
Troubleshooting guide
Technical data
References
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K rcher SC 4 EasyFix 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

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.

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

Water reservoir
Filling hole, water reservoir
Switch – On
Switch – Off
Indicator light (green) – heating
Indicator light (red) – water shortage
Carrying handle
Holder for accessories
Holder for accessories
Maintenance lock
Mains connection cable storage compartment
Park bracket for floor nozzle
Mains connection with mains plug
Non-driven wheels (2 x)
Steering roller
Steam gun
Steam lever
Unlocking button
Selector switch for steam volume (with child lock)
Steam hose
Spotlight nozzle
Round brush (small, black)
** Round brush (small, yellow)
** Power nozzle
** Round brush (large)
Manual nozzle
Microfibre cover for manual nozzle
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

Insert and engage the steering roller and non-driven wheels. Illustration B
Push the open end of the accessory onto the steam gun so that the unlocking button on the steam gun engages. Illustration I
Push the open end of the accessory onto the spotlight nozzle. Illustration J
Connect the extension tubes with the steam gun.
a Push the 1st Push the first 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 K
Push the accessory and / or the floor nozzle onto the free end of the extension tube.
Illustration L The accessory is connected.

Disconnecting accessories

Set the selector switch for the steam volume to the rear. The steam lever is locked.
Push the unlocking button and pull the parts apart. Illustration P

Operation

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

Remove the water reservoir for filling

Pull the water reservoir vertically upwards. Illustration C
Fill the water tank vertically with tap water or a mixture of tap water and no more than 50% distilled water up to the “MAX” mark.
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 up to the “MAX” mark. Illustration D

Switching on the device

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 mains plug into a socket. Illustration E
Press the ON switch. The green heating indicator light flashes. Illustration F
Wait until the green heating indicator stays on. Illustration G
Press the steam lever. Illustration H Steam leaks out.

Regulating the steam volume

The expelled steam volume is regulated using the selector switch for steam volume. The selector switch has 3 positions:

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

Switching off the device

Press the OFF switch. Illustration O The device is switched off.
Set the child lock (selector switch for steam volume) to the rear. The steam lever is locked.
Pull the mains 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 holders.
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 S
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 T

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.
Connect the small round brush and nozzles to the medium-sized mount for accessories.
Hang the floor nozzle in the park bracket. Illustration Q
Wind the steam hose around the extension tube and connect the steam gun to the floor nozzle. Illustration R
Wind the mains cable around the extension tube.
Stow the mains cable in the accessory compartment.
Store the device in a dry location that is protected from frost.

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 I

Round brush (small)

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

Fit the round brush to the spotlight nozzle. Illustration J

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 I
Pull the cover over the manual nozzle.

Floor nozzle

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 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 K
Push the floor nozzle onto the extension tube. Illustration L
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 M
The floor cleaning cloth will stick to the floor nozzle of its own accord due to the hook and loop fastener.

Parking the floor nozzle

Hang the floor nozzle in the park bracket during breaks in work. Illustration Q

Carpet glider

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 M
Using a little force, allow the floor nozzle to slide into the carpet glider and engage there. Illustration N
Start cleaning the carpet

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 holders.
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 S
Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler. Illustration T
ATTENTION
Appliance damage due to descaler
An unsuitable descaler or incorrect dosing of the descaler may damage the appliance. Only use KÄRCHER descaler. Use 1 dosing unit of the descaler for 0.5 l water.
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.
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.

WARNING
Risk of electric shock and burns Trying to eliminate faults while the appliance is connected to the mains or has not yet cooled down is always dangerous. Remove the mains plug. Allow the appliance to cool down.

Technical data

Electrical connection
Voltage V 220-240
Phase ~ 1
Frequency Hz 50-60
Degree of protection IPX4
Protection class I

Device performance data
Heating capacity W 2000
Maximum operating pressure MPa 0.35
Heating-up time Minutes 4
Continuous steaming g/min 50
Maximum steam blast g/min 110

Filling quantity
Water reservoir l 0.8
Steam boiler l 0.5

Dimensions and weights
Weight without accessories kg 4.1
Length mm 350
Width mm 280
Height mm 270