KARCHER SC1 Steam Cleaner Instruction Manual

: June 16, 2024
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KARCHER SC1 Steam Cleaner Instruction Manual

KARCHER SC1 Steam Cleaner Instruction Manual

Safety instructions Steam cleaner

Read these safety instructions and the original instructions before using the de- vice for the first time. Act in accordance with them. Keep the two booklets for future reference or for future owners.

In addition to the notes in the operating instructions, you also need to take into consideration the general safety regulations and accident prevention guide- lines applicable by law.
Warnings and information notices attached to the device provide important information for hazard-free operation.

Hazard levels

DANGER

Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead to severe injuries or even death.

WARNING

Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to severe injuries or even death

CAUTION

Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to minor injuries.

ATTENTION

Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to damage to property.

General safety instructions

DANGER

Risk of asphyxiation. Keep packaging film out of the reach of children.

WARNING

Only use the device for its proper use. Take into account the local conditions and beware of third parties, in particular children, when working with the device.
Only people who have been instructed on how to use the device, or have proven their ability to operate it, and have been explicitly instructed to use it, must use the device.
Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities and persons lacking experience and knowledge may only use the appliance if they are properly supervised, have been instructed on use of the appliance safely by a person responsible for their safety, and understand the resultant hazards involved.
Children must not operate the device.
Children must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance.
Keep the device out of the reach of children when it is connected to the mains or when it is cooling down.

CAUTION

Do not use the device if it has been dropped beforehand, is visibly damaged or if it is leaking.
Safety devices are provided for your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety devices.

Risk of electric shock

DANGER

Never touch the mains plug and socket with wet hands.
Only connect the device to alternating current. The voltage indicated on the type plate must match the voltage of the power source.
Do not direct the steam jet directly onto equipment containing electrical components, e.g. the interior space of ovens.
Do not fill the devices with removable water reservoir directly via the water connection while they are connected to the mains power. Use a receptacle for filling.
Do not use the device in swimming pools which contain water.
The mains plug and extension cable connection must not be in water.
Do not clean over floor sockets.

WARNING

Only connect the device to an electrical connection which has been set up by a qualified electrician as per IEC 60364-1.
Only operate the device in wet rooms, e.g. bathroom, connected to sockets with upstream residual current device.
Check that the mains connection cable with mains plug is undamaged each time before using the device. To avoid any possible danger, a damaged mains connection cable must be immediately replaced by the manufacturer, or the authorized customer service department or a qualified electrician.
Do not damage the power supply and extension cable by running over it, crushing or yanking it or similar. Protect the power supply cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Unsuitable electrical extension cables can be dangerous. Only use electrical extension cables with a splash guard and a diameter of at least 3×1 mm2.
Only replace couplings on the power supply or extension cable with those with the same splash guard and the same mechanical strength.
Clean tiled walls with sockets carefully.
Disconnect the device from the mains during longer operating breaks, after use or before performing any maintenance work.
Only carry out servicing work when the mains plug is pulled and the steam cleaner has cooled down.

Operation

DANGER

Operation in explosive atmospheres is prohibited.
When using the device in hazard zones (e.g. service stations), adhere to the respective safety regulations.

WARNING

Risk of scalding. Never touch the steam jet with your hand from a close distance, and do not direct it at people or animals.
Danger of scalding from high water output if you tilt the device more than 30° to the side during use. Only affects SC 1 devices
Risk of scalding on the hot steam boiler. Allow the steam boiler to cool down before filling it with water. Does not apply to SC 1 Upright / KST 1 Upright / SC 2 Upright / KST 2 Upright /SC 3 / SC 3 Upright devices
Risk of scalding. Let the appliance and accessory parts, particularly the floor cleaning cloth and the hand cover cool down before touching them.
Risk of scalding. Do not use the appliance for cleaning pressure tanks as this poses a bursting and ex- plosion hazard.
Risk of scalding from the floor nozzle.
Ensure that no part of the body gets under the floor nozzle. Never operated the floor nozzle without wearing shoes.
Risk of scalding. Only operate the appliance once it is fully assembled and functional.
Risk of scalding. Let the appliance cool down fully before putting it away.
Never disconnect accessories from the device while steam is being expelled.
Hot water may drip out when disconnecting accessory parts. Allow the device to cool down first.
Never open the maintenance / safety lock during operation. Allow the device to cool down first.
Do not clamp the steam lever / steam key during operation.
Replace a damaged steam hose immediately with a steam hose as recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not steam any objects which contain harmful substances (e.g. asbestos).

CAUTION

Only operate or store the device in accordance with the description or figure.
Check the device and the accessories, in particular the power supply cable, safety lock and steam hose, to make sure it is in proper safe and reliable condition before operation each time. Do not use the device if it is damaged.
Replace damaged components immediately.
Only switch on the device when water is present in the steam boiler. The device may otherwise overheat, see the Troubleshooting chapter of the operating instructions.
Accidents or damage due to the device falling over.
Before all actions with or on the device, you must make sure that it is stable.
Do not carry the device when performing cleaning work.

ATTENTION

Do not operate the device at temperatures below 0 °C.
Do not fill with any cleaning agents or other supplements.
Do not use vinegar or similar agents.
Never leave the device unsupervised while it is connected to the mains.
Do not use the appliance as a humidifier or heater.
Ensure the room is well ventilated when working with the appliance and afterwards.
Protect the device from rain. Do not store the device outdoors.
Device damage. Never pour solvents, liquids containing solvents or undiluted acids (e.g. detergents, petrol, paint thinner and acetone) into the boiler/water reservoir.
Unsuitable water can block the nozzles or damage the water level indicator. Do not fill with condensate water from a tumble dryer, collected rainwater, detergents or additives (e.g. scents). Fill the water reservoir with a maximum of 0.2 l / 0.4 l / 0.5 / 1 l of tap water. Only applies to SC 1 Upright / KST 1 Upright / SC 2 Upright
/ KST 2 Upright / SC 3 Upright / SC 3 devices
Unsuitable water can block the nozzles or damage the water level indicator. Do not fill with pure distilled water, condensation from a dryer, collected rain water, detergents or additives (e.g. fragrances), use a maximum of 50% distilled water mixed with tap water.
Remove the water reservoir for filling
a Pull the water reservoir vertically in an upward direction
b Fill the water reservoir vertically with tap water or a mixture of tap water and a maximum of 50%
distilled water up to the “MAX” marking.
c Insert the water reservoir and press down until it clicks into place.
Fill the water reservoir directly at the device a Fill tap water or a mixture of tap water and a maximum of 50% distilled water up to the “MAX” marking in the filling hole for the water reservoir.
Applies only to SC 4 and SC 5 devices

Note ● Refilling water

Switch off the device.
Allow the device to cool down.
Unscrew the safety lock.
Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler.
Fill a maximum of 200 ml distilled water or tap water into the steam boiler.
Insert the safety lock.

Applies only to SC 1 devices ● Refilling water

Switch off the device.
Allow the device to cool down.
Unscrew the safety lock.
Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler.
Fill a maximum of 1 l distilled water or tap water into the steam boiler.
Insert the safety lock.

Applies only to SC 2 / KST 2 devices

For upright machines

WARNING

Risk of scalding. Only operate the device on even, horizontal surfaces. Do not lay the device on its side during operation. Do not use the device above head height or horizontally e.g. to clean walls, work surfaces or windows. Only applies to SC 1 Up-right / KST 1 Upright / SC 2 Upright / KST 2 Upright / SC 3 Upright

CAUTION

In order to guarantee stability, place the device on a firm, flat surface.

Care and service

CAUTION

Have repair work carried out by the authorized customer service only.

Descaling the steam boiler

Does not apply to SC 1 Upright / KST 1 Upright / SC 2 Upright /KST 2 Upright / SC 3 / SC 3 Upright devices

CAUTION

Never screw the safety lock onto the device while descaling.
Do not use the steam cleaner while there is descaler in the boiler.

ATTENTION

The descaler may corrode sensitive surfaces. Work carefully when filling and emptying the steam cleaner with descaler.

ATTENTION

Do not use vinegar or similar agents.

Steam cleaner accessories

(Depending on equipment)

Iron

WARNING

Risk of scalding. Do not direct the steam jet at people or animals.
Risk of burns on hot steam pressure iron and hot steam jet. Alert other people to the hazard.
Do not touch any electrical cables or combustible objects with the hot steam pressure iron.
Have the damaged mains cable replaced immediately by an authorized customer service/qualified
electrician.
Children over the age of 8 and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or those with a lack of experience and knowledge, are only allowed to use the appliance if they are properly super- vised, have been instructed with respect to using the appliance safely by a person responsible for their safety, and understand the resultant dangers involved.
Children must not play with the appliance.
Children may only perform cleaning work and user maintenance under supervision.

CAUTION

Do not use the steam pressure iron if it has been dropped, has visible damage or is leaking.
Do not leave the steam pressure iron unattended while it is connected to the mains.
Before the water reservoir (of the steam cleaner) is filled with water, the mains plug must be pulled out of the socket.
You must only operate or set down the steam pressure iron on a stable surface.
When placing the steam pressure iron on its stand, make sure that the stand is stable.
Repair work on the device may only be carried out by authorized customer service.

Steam turbo brush

CAUTION

Longer periods of use of the steam turbo brush may lead to poor blood circulation in the hands due to vibration. In case of symptoms, e.g. tingling in the fingers, cold fingers, take a break. A general period of use cannot be set, because this depends on several influencing factors:
Personal tendency to suffer from poor circulation (frequently cold fingers, tingling sensation in the fingers).
Holding the device too tightly hindering blood circulation.
Continuous operation is more harmful than operation interrupted by work breaks.
You should consult a doctor if using the steam turbo brush regularly and for lengthy periods of time, and in the event of repeated occurrences of symptoms such as tingling in the fingers or cold fingers.

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