K RCHER SC 2 EasyFix Steam Cleaner Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- K RCHER
Table of Contents
- SC 2 EasyFix Steam Cleaner
- General notes
- Intended use
- Environmental protection
- Accessories and spare parts
- Scope of delivery
- Warranty
- Safety devices
- 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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SC 2 EasyFix Instruction Manual
SC 2 EasyFix Steam Cleaner
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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 own-ers.
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 en-vironmental regulations.
Electrical and electronic appliances contain valu-able, 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 environ-ment. However, these components are
required for the correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked by this
symbol are not allowed to be disposed of togeth-er 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 deal-er.
Warranty
The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all
countries. We shall remedy possi-ble malfunctions on your appliance within the
warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufac-turing
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 be-comes 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 lock
The safety lock seals the steam boiler from the steam pressure present. If the
pressure regulator is defective and overpressure occurs in the steam boiler,
an pres-sure relief valve opens in the safety lock and steam leaks out through
the lock.
Prior to restarting the appliance, contact the responsible KÄRCHER Customer
Service.
Safety thermostat
The safety thermostat prevents the device from over-heating. If the pressure
controller fails and the device overheats, then the safety thermostat switches
the de-vice off.
To reset the safety thermostat, 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
- Indicator light (green) – mains voltage present
- Indicator light (orange) – heating
- Safety lock
- Holder for accessories
- Park bracket for floor nozzle
- Mains connection with mains plug
- Non-driven wheels
- Steering roller
- Steam gun
- Unlocking button
- Selector switch for steam volume (with child lock)
- Steam lever
- Steam hose
- Spotlight nozzle
- Round brush (small, black)
- ** 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)
optional
Installation
Installing accessories
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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 H -
Push the open end of the accessory onto the spot- light nozzle.
Illustration I -
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 J -
Push the accessory and / or the floor nozzle onto the free end of the extension tube.
Illustration K
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 M
Operation
Filling water
Note
Warm water reduces the heating-up time.
Note
Descaling the steam boiler is not required if commer-cially available
distilled water is used.
-
Unscrew the safety lock.
Illustration C -
Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler.
Illustration Q -
Fill a maximum of 1 litre distilled water or tap water into the steam boiler.
Illustration C -
Insert the safety lock.
Illustration D
Switch on the device
-
Place the device on a firm surface.
-
Insert the mains plug into a socket.
Illustration E
The green and orange indicator lights illuminate. -
Wait until the orange indicator light – heating goes out.
Illustration F -
Press the steam lever.
Illustration G
Steam leaks out.
Regulating the steam volume
Note
The device heating always switches on again during use to maintain the
pressure in the steam boiler. The or-ange indicator light – heating
illuminates to indicate this.
The expelled steam volume is regulated using the se-lector switch for steam
volume. The selector switch has 3 positions:
| Maximum steam volume
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| Reduced steam volume
| No steam – child lock
Note
In this position, the steam lever cannot be operated.
- Set the selector switch for the steam volume to re- quired steam volume.
- Press the steam lever.
- Before starting cleaning, point the steam gun at a cloth until steam is expelled evenly.
Topping up the water
If the steam volume is reduced during work or if no more steam volume comes
out, the water will have to be refilled.
- Switch the appliance off, see Chapter Switch off the appliance.
- Unscrew the safety lock.
- Fill a maximum of 1 l distilled water or tap water into the steam boiler.
- Insert the safety lock.
- Insert the mains plug into a socket.
- Wait until the orange indicator light – heating goes out.
The appliance is ready for use.
Switch off the appliance
-
Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
-
Press the steam lever until no more steam flows out.
Illustration N
The steam boiler is depressurised. -
Set the child lock (selector switch for steam volume) to the rear.
The steam lever is locked.
Rinsing out the steam boiler
Rinse the appliance’s steam boiler after max. every tenth boiler fill.
- Switch the appliance off, see Chapter Switch off the appliance.
- Allow the appliance to cool down.
- Disconnect the accessory.
- 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 Q
Storing the device
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Connect the extension tubes to the large mounts for accessories.
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Connect a manual nozzle and spotlight nozzle to each extension tube.
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Fasten the large round brush to the spotlight nozzle.
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Connect the small round brush and nozzles to the medium-sized mount for accessories.
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Hang the floor nozzle in the park bracket.
Illustration O -
Wind the steam hose around the extension tube and connect the steam gun to the floor nozzle.
Illustration P -
Wind the mains cable around the extension tube.
-
Store the device in a dry location that is protected from frost.
ATTENTION
Material damage due to a stuck safety lock If the safety lock is not removed
after cleaning, there is a possibility that the lock could get stuck in the
thread.
After cleaning, unscrew the safety lock and store it, for example, with the
other device accessories.
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 compati-bility 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 0parquet 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 applica-tions without accessories:
- For removing slight creases from the hanging cloth-ing 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
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.
- Fit the round brush to the spotlight nozzle.
Illustration I
Round brush (large)
The large round brush is suitable for cleaning large rounded surfaces, e.g.
wash basin, shower tray, bath tub, kitchen sink.
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 I
Power nozzle
The power nozzle is used for cleaning stubborn dirt, blowing down corners,
joins etc.
- Install the power nozzle onto the spotlight nozzle ac-cording to the round brush.
Illustration I
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 accord- ing to the spotlight nozzle.
Illustration H -
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 in-conspicuous area using a
minimal volume of steam pri-or 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 clean-ing commences. Work slowly on surfaces that are heav-ily soiled so
that the steam has longer to take effect.
-
Connect the extension tubes with the steam gun.
Illustration J -
Push the floor nozzle onto the extension tube.
Illustration K -
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 L
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
Care of accessories
- Place one foot on the bottom corner of the floor cleaning cloth and lift the floor nozzle up.
Illustration L
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 re-move
from the floor nozzle and it has reached the opti-mum adhesion.
Parking the floor nozzle
- Hang the floor nozzle in the park bracket during breaks in work.
Illustration O
Care and service
Descaling the steam boiler
Note
Since the lime becomes caked on the appliance, we recommend descaling the
appliance as specified in the table (BF=boiler fillings) based on the number
of times the steam boiler is filled.
Hardness range | °dH | mmol/l | KF |
---|---|---|---|
I | soft | 0-7 | 0-1.3 |
II | Medium | 7-14 | 1.3-2.5 |
III | Hard | 14-21 | 2.5-3.8 |
IV | Very hard | >21 | >3.8 |
Note
Your water board or municipal utilities authority can pro-vide information on
hardness of tap water.
ATTENTION
Damaged surfaces
The descaler may corrode sensitive surfaces.
Fill and empty the appliance carefully.
-
Switch off the device, see chapter Switch off the ap- pliance.
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Allow the device to cool down.
-
Unscrew the safety lock.
-
Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler.
Illustration Q
ATTENTION
Appliance damage due to descaler
An unsuitable descaler and incorrect dosing of the des- caler may damage the appliance.
Only use KÄRCHER descaler.
Use 2 dosing units of the descaler for 1.0 l of 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.
Illustration Q
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.
- 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 boiler is scaled.
-
Descale the steam boiler.
No steam
No water in the steam boiler -
Refill water, see Chapter Topping up the water.
The steam lever cannot be pressed
The steam lever is locked with the child lock. -
Set the child lock (selector switch for steam volume) to the front.
The steam lever is released.
Long heating-up time
The steam boiler is scaled. -
Descale the steam boiler.
High water egress
The steam boiler is too full. -
Press the steam gun until a little water comes out.
High water output
The steam boiler is scaled. -
Descale the steam boiler.
Technical data
Electrical connection
Voltage| V| 220-240
Phase| ~| 1
Frequency| Hz| 50-60
Protection class| | IPX4
Protection category| I
Performance data
Heating capacity| W| 1500
Maximum operating pressure| MPa| 0.32
Heating-up time| Minutes| 6.5
Continuous steaming| g/min| 40
Maximum steam blast| g/min| 100
Filling quantity
Steam boiler| l| 1.0
Dimensions and weights
Weight (without accessories)| | 3.1
Length| kg| 380
Width| mm| 254
Height| mm| 260
Subject to technical modifications.
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References
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