K RCHER SC 4 Deluxe EasyFix Steam Cleaner Instruction Manual

K RCHER SC 4 Deluxe EasyFix Steam Cleaner

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. Notes on the content materials (REACH) Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

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 the event 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 authorized 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)

• 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 the steam 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

1. LED lights
2. Selector switch
3. Accessory storage area
4. Carrying handle
5. Water reservoir
6. Main connection cable with main plug
7. Display – OFF position
8. Min. steam stage
9. Med. steam stage
10. Max. steam stage
11. Maintenance lock
12. Park bracket for floor nozzle
13. Steering roller
14. Steam gun
15. Steam lever
16. Unlocking button
17. Child lock
18. Steam hose
19. Spotlight nozzle
20. Round brush (small)
21. **Round brush (large)
22. **Power nozzle
23. Crevice brush
24. Manual nozzle
25. Manual nozzle microfibre cover
26. Extension tubes (2 x)
27. Unlocking button
28. Floor nozzle
29. Hook and loop fastener
30. Microfibre floor cloth (1 x)
31. **Microfibre floor cloth (2 x)
32. **Carpet glider

**SC 4 Deluxe EasyFix Premium

Installation

Installing accessories

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

Disconnecting accessories

1. Move the child lock back. The steam lever is locked.
2. 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.
• Do not use collected rain water for filling.
• Do not use cleaning agents or other additives (e.g. scents) for filling.

Removing the water reservoir for filling

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

Filling the water reservoir directly on the device

1. 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.
• 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.

1. Place the device on a firm surface.
2. Insert the main plug into a socket.
3. Turn the selector switch from the OFF position to the steam setting selection range. Illustration D. The LED strip is in fading red.
4. The LED light lights up a continuous green after approx. 3 minutes. The device is ready for use. Illustration E
5. 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.

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

Refilling water
If there is not enough water in water reservoir, the LED light rapidly flashes red and a signal tone sounds. Note The water pump fills the steam boiler at intervals. If the filling is successful, the LED light is quick flashing red.

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.

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.

1. 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

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

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

1. Switch the device off; see Chapter Switching off the device.
2. Allow the device to cool down.
3. Drain the water reservoir.
4. Remove the accessory / accessories from the accessory storage area.
5. 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
6. 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.
7. Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler. Illustration S

Clearing the boiler
The water in boiler can be empty by CLE Mode:

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

Storing the device

1. Connect the extension tubes to the large mounts for accessories.
2. Connect a manual nozzle and spotlight nozzle to each extension tube.
3. Fasten the large round brush to the spotlight nozzle.
4. Hang the floor nozzle in the park bracket. Illustration O
5. Wrap the cable and place it in the accessory compartment. Illustration Q
6. Wrap the steam hose and place it in the accessory storage area. Illustration P
7. Place the small round brush and crevice brush in the accessory storage area.
8. 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.

1. 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. 1. Slide the spotlight nozzle onto the steam gun. Illustration F
Round brush (small)
The small 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. Fit the round brush to the spotlight nozzle. Illustration G

Round brush (large)
The large round brush is suitable for cleaning large rounded surfaces, e.g. wash basin, shower tray, bath tub, kitchen sink, etc.
ATTENTION: Damaged surfaces The brush may scratch sensitive surfaces. It is not suitable for cleaning sensitive surfaces.

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

Power nozzle
The power nozzle is used for cleaning stubborn dirt and for blowing down corners, on joints, etc. 1. Install the power nozzle onto the spotlight nozzle ac-
cording to the round brush. Illustration G
Crevice brush

1. The crevice brush is used for cleaning narrow gaps e.g. window recess and cranks in the walls. Illustration G

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 gun accord-
ing to the spotlight nozzle. Illustration F 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 inconspicuous area using a minimal volume of steam prior 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 cleaning commences. Work slowly on surfaces that are heavily soiled so that the steam has longer to take effect.

1. Connect the extension tubes with the steam gun. Illustration H
2. Push the floor nozzle onto the extension tube. Illustration I
3. Fasten the floor cleaning cloth to the floor nozzle.
   • Place the floor cleaning cloth with the hook and loop fastener strips pointing upwards on the floor.
   • 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

1. 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.

Parking the floor nozzle

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

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).
• Do not use the carpet glider on deep-pile carpets.

Fastening the carpet glider to the floor nozzle

1. For fastening the floor cleaning cloth to the floor nozzle, please refer to chapter Floor nozzle. Illustration J
2. Using a little force, allow the floor nozzle to slide into the carpet glider and engage there. Illustration K
3. 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.

1. Press the strap on the carpet glider downwards using the front of toe-capped shoes.
2. 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).

Note: Your water board or municipal utilities authority can provide information on hardness of tap water.

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

1. Switching off the device, see chapter Switching off the device.

2. Allow the device to cool down.

3. Drain the water reservoir.

4. Remove the accessory/accessories from the accessory storage area.

5. 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

6. 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. Use 1 dosing unit of the descaler for 0.5 l water.

7. Apply descaler solution to the descaler according to the details.

8. Fill the descaler solution into the steam boiler. Do not seal the steam boiler.

9. Allow the descaler solution to take effect for approx. 8 hours.

10. Drain descaler solution completely out of the steam boiler.

11. Repeat the descaling process if necessary.

12. Rinse the steam boiler 2-3 times with cold water in order to drain all the descaler solution residue.

13. Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler. Illustration R

14. Dry the mounting for the grid connection cable.

15. Close the maintenance lock with an extension tube.

Care of accessories
(Accessories – depending on scope of delivery)

• The micro fiber cloths are not suitable for dryer.
• 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 connected 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 boiler is scaled.
• Descale the steam boiler.

The LED light is in quick flashing red and a signal tone sounds

• No water in the water reservoir.
• Fill the water reservoir.

The steam lever cannot be pressed

• The steam lever is locked with the child lock.
• Move the child lock forward.
• The steam lever is released.

Long heating-up time

• The steam boiler is scaled.
• Descale the steam boiler.

High water output

• The steam boiler is scaled.
• Descale the steam boiler

Technical data

www.kaercher.com/dealersearch
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28-40
71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Tel.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212

References

• Cher - Official Site
• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International
• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International
• Dealer Search | Kärcher International
• Home and Garden Warranty Registration USA - Kärcher

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