KARCHER SC 4 EasyFix Steam Cleaner User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: Karcher

Table of Contents

General information
Safety Devices
Description of the Appliance
Quick Reference
Operation
How to Use the Accessories
Care and maintenance
Troubleshooting
Technical specifications
Special accessories
References
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General information

Dear Customer,
Please read these original operating instructions and the enclosed safety in- instructions prior to the initial use of your device. Proceed accordingly. Keep both booklets for future reference or subsequent owners.
Proper use
Use the steam cleaner only for private households. The appliance is intended to be used with steam and can be used with the appropriate accessories as described in these operating instructions. You will not need any detergent. Please adhere to the safety instructions.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recycled. Please do not place the packaging into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable materials that can be recycled. Please arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances. Please dispose of your old appliances using appropriate collection systems.
Electrical and electronic devices often contain components that could potentially pose a danger to human health and the environment if handled or disposed of incorrectly. However, these components are necessary for the proper operation of the device. Devices marked with this symbol must not be disposed of with regular household rubbish. Notes about the ingredients (REACH) You will find current information about the ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
Symbols on the machine
Steam
CAUTION – Danger of scalding
CAUTION – Please read the operating instructions!
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery of your appliance is illustrated on the packaging. Check the contents of the appliance for completeness when unpacking.
In the event of missing accessories or any transport damage, please contact your dealer.
spare parts.
Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts. You will find a list of spare parts at the end of these operating instructions.
Warranty
The warranty terms published by the relevant sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized customer Service center. Please submit the proof of purchase. (See the address on the reverse)

Safety Devices

CAUTION
Safety devices protect the user and must not be modified or bypassed.
Pressure controller
The pressure controller keeps the boiler pressure during the operation as constant as possible. The heating is turned off if the maximum operating pressure of 4 bar is reached in the boiler and is reactivated in case of a pressure drop in the boiler due to steam tapping.
Boiler thermostat
If, in case of a malfunction, there is no water in the boiler, the temperature in the boiler rises. The boiler thermostat turns off the heating. Once the boiler is filled, normal operation can continue.
Safety thermostat
The safety thermostat turns off the appliance if the boiler thermostat and the pressure controller fail and the appliance overheats in case of a malfunction.
Please contact your local KÄRCHER customer service to arrange for the rest of the safety thermostat.
Maintenance lock
The maintenance lock acts as a pressure control valve at the same time. It seals the boiler against the steam pressure that builds up in the boiler.
If the pressure controller is defective and the steam pressure in the boiler rises, the pressure control valve and steam are emitted through the maintenance lock to the outside. Please contact your local KÄRCHER customer service before you put the appliance into operation again.

Description of the Appliance

Illustrations on fold-out page 4!
A1 Water reservoir
A2 Fresh water reservoir filler neck
A3 Switch – ON
A4 Switch – OFF
A5 Indicator lamp – heating (GREEN)
A6 Indicator lamp “water shortage” (RED)
A7 Carrying handle
A8 Holder for accessories
A9 Holder for accessories
A10 Maintenance lock
A11 Storage for the mains connection cable
A12 Storage holder for floor nozzle
A13 Mains cable with mains plug
A14 Running wheels (2 ea.)
A15 Steering roller
B1 Steam gun
B2 Steam lever
B3 Unlocking button
B4 Selector switch for the steam volume (with child protection)
B5 Steam hose
C1 Detail nozzle
C2 Round brush Black
C3 Round brush Red
C4 Power nozzle
C5 Round brush Large
D1 Hand nozzle
D2 Terry cloth cover
D3 Microfibre cloth cover
E1 Extension tubes (two tubes)
E2 Unlocking button
F1 Floor nozzle
F2 Side-flaps
F3 Microfibre floor cloth
F4 Microfibre floor cloth 2 pieces
G1 Decalcifying sticks

Quick Reference

Illustrations on Page 2
Illustration 1
Fill the water reservoir up to the “MAX” marking.
Illustration 2
Plug in the mains plug.
Turn on the appliance.
Illustration 3
The indicator lamp “heating on” is blinking (green) Once the indicator lamp (heater) lights up permanently, the steam cleaner is ready to use.
Illustration 4
Connect the accessories to the steam gun.
Operate steam lever.

Operation

Illustrations on fold-out page 3!
Attaching the Accessories
Illustration A
Insert steering roller and running wheels and lock them.
Illustration A
Illustration B
Connect the required accessories (see Chapter “How to use the accessories“) to the steam gun. Insert the open end of the accessory on the steam gun and push onto the steam gun until the unlocking button of the steam gun locks into place.
Illustration D
Use the extension tubes if necessary. To do so, connect one or both extension tubes to the steam gun. Insert the required accessories on the free end of the extension tube.
Removing the Accessories
Move the selector switch for the steam volume back (steam lever locked).
Illustration E
To detach the accessory parts, press the unlocking button and pull the items apart.
Filling the Water Reservoir
The water reservoir may be refilled at any time.
ATTENTION
Do not use condensation water from the drier!
Do not fill with detergent or other additives (for example fragrances)!
Do not use pure distilled water! Max. 50% distilled water and 50% tap water.
Do not use collected rainwater!
You can remove the water reservoir to fill it or you can fill it directly on the appliance.
Take off the water reservoir
Pull the water reservoir straight up.
Fill the water reservoir up to the “MAX” marking while positioned vertically under the water tap.
Insert the water reservoir and press downwards until it arrests.
Directly on the appliance
Pour water from a container into the funnel inlet. Fill up to the “MAX” marking. Turning on the Appliance
Place the unit securely on a firm surface.
Insert the mains plug into a socket.
Press the ON switch to turn on the appliance.
Note
If there is no or not enough water in the steam boiler, the water pump starts and supplies water from the reservoir into the steam boiler. The filling process may take several minutes.
Wait until the indicator lamp (heater) lights up permanently.
The steam cleaner is ready to use.
Refilling Water
In case of water shortage, the indicator lamp “water shortage” glows red in the water reservoir and a signal can be heard.
Fill the water reservoir up to the “MAX” marking.
Note
The water pump tries to fill the steam boiler in short intervals. If the filling process is successful, the red indicator lamp goes off.
Adjusting the Steam Quantity
Use the selector switch for the steam volume to regulate the discharged steam. The selector switch has three positions:

| Maximum steam volume
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| Reduced steam volume
| No steam – child protection
Note: In this lever position, the steam lever cannot be used.

Set selector switch to the required steam volume.
While operating the steam switch, always direct the steam gun at a separate piece of cloth until the steam is emitted evenly.
Turning Off the Appliance
Illustration G
Press the OFF switch to turn off the appliance.
Illustration H
Push the steam switch until the steam discharge stops. Now, the boiler of the appliance is unpressurized.
Move the child protection unit toward the back (steam lever locked).
Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
Empty the residual water from the water reservoir.
Storing the Appliance
Illustration I
Illustration J
Put the extension pipes into the large accessory compartments.
Insert the manual nozzle and detail nozzle onto each extension pipe.
Attach the big round brush to the small detail nozzle.
Put the small round brush and nozzles into the medium accessory compartment.
Hook the floor nozzle into the parking position.
Wrap the steam hose around the extension pipes and insert the steam pistol into the floor nozzle.

How to Use the Accessories

I mportant application instructions
Cleaning floor surfaces
It is recommended to sweep or vacuum the floor prior to using the steam cleaner. This way, the floor is already cleared of dirt/lose particles prior to the wet cleaning.
Refreshing textiles
Prior to treatment with the steam cleaner, always check the reaction of the textiles in an inconspicuous location: Steam at first, then let dry, and then check for color or shape changes.
Cleaning of Coated or Lacquered Surfaces
When cleaning painted or plastic-coated surfaces, as found on kitchen and living room furniture, doors, parquet; wax, furniture polish, plastic surfaces or paint can come loose or stains can be created. When cleaning these surfaces, briefly steam cloth and wipe the surfaces with it.
ATTENTION
Never direct the steam jet at glued edges as the edge band may loosen. Do not use the steam cleaner on unsealed wooden or parquet floors.
Cleaning of Glass
In case of low outside temperatures, especially in the winter, warm up the window pane by slightly steaming the entire glass surface. This will prevent tensions on the surface which might lead to glass breakage. Then clean the window surface with the hand nozzle and attachment. Use a squeegee to remove the water or wipe the surfaces dry.
ATTENTION
Do not direct steam onto the sealed locations of the window frame to prevent damage.
Steam gun
You can use the steam gun without any additional accessories, e.g.:

to remove light wrinkles from hanging clothes by steaming them at a distance of 10 to 20 cm.
to remove dust from plants. Here, keep a distance of 20-40 cm.
for moist dusting, by briefly steaming the cloth and wiping the furniture with it.

Detail nozzle
The closer this nozzle is to the contaminated area, the higher the cleaning effect, as the temperature and the steam are highest at the nozzle output. Especially suited for cleaning difficult access locations, joints, fittings, drains, sinks, toilets, blinds, and heaters. Heavy limescale can be drenched in vinegar prior to steam-cleaning. Let the vinegar penetrate for about 5 minutes.
Illustration B
Install detail nozzle on the steam gun.
Round brush (small)
The round brush can be installed onto the detail nozzle as an accessory. The attached brushes can therefore be used to remove heavy soiling.
ATTENTION
Not suitable for cleaning sensitive surfaces.
Illustration C
Attach the round brush to the detail nozzle.
Power nozzle
The power nozzle can be installed onto the detail nozzle as an accessory.
The power nozzle increases the emission speed of the steam. Therefore, it is well-suited for cleaning very tough dirt, blowing out corners, grooves, etc.
Illustration C
Attach the power nozzle to the detail nozzle according to the round brush.
Round brush (big)
The round brush can be installed onto the detail nozzle as an accessory. This round brush allows to clean large rounded surfaces (e.g. sink, shower tray, bathtub, kitchen sink).
ATTENTION
Not suitable for cleaning sensitive surfaces.
Illustration C
Attach the round brush to the detail nozzle.
Hand nozzle
Pull the cloth cover over the hand nozzle. Especially well-suited for small washable areas, shower stalls, and mirrors.
Illustration B
Install hand nozzle on steam gun.
Floor nozzle
Suited for all washable walls and floor coverings, e.g. stone floors, tiles, and PVC floors. Work slowly on very dirty surfaces to allow the steam to act on the dirt for a longer period of time.
Note
Detergent residue or care emulsions that are still present on the surface to be cleaned can lead to streaks during steam cleaning. However, these will disappear with repeated cleaning procedures.
Illustration D
Connect the extension tubes with the steam gun.
Connect the floor nozzle to the extension tubes.
Illustration F
Attach the floor cloth to the floor nozzle.

Tip the extension tube far forward until it is perpendicular, thereby the side flaps of the floor nozzle old up down.
Place the floor nozzle on top of the floor cloth, and allow the side flaps to slide into the two tabs of the floor cloth.
Tip the extension tube back again, thereby the side flaps lock and the cloth firmly at the floor nozzle.

Parking the floor nozzle
Illustration I
During work breaks, hook the floor nozzle into the parking holder.

Care and maintenance

Rinse the steam cleaner boiler at the latest after 10 boiler fillings.
Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
Allow the steam cleaner to cool down.
Empty the water reservoir.
Remove the accessories from the accessory compartments. Rinsing the steam boiler
Illustration K
Open the maintenance lock. For this, place the open the end of an extension pipe onto the maintenance lock, lock it into the guide and unscrew it.
Fill the boiler with water and swing it strongly. This dissolves lime scaling residing on the boiler bottom.
Illustration L
Completely empty the steam boiler to remove existing water.
As limescale builds up on the boiler walls, we recommend to descale the boiler in the following intervals (RF = reservoir fillings):

Degree of hardness	° DH	mmol/l	TF
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
The hardness of the tap water can be inquired at your water management office or the municipal utilities.
Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
Allow the steam cleaner to cool down.
Empty the water reservoir.
Remove the accessories from the accessory compartments.
Illustration K
Open the maintenance lock. For this, place the open the end of an extension pipe onto the maintenance lock, lock it into the guide and unscrew it.
Illustration L
Completely empty the steam boiler to remove existing water.
Use KÄRCHER descaler sticks for descaling. Please follow the dosing instructions on the packaging when preparing the descaler.
Pour the descaling solution into the boiler and allow it to react for approximately 8 hours.
Completely empty the descaling solution after 8 hours. A small amount of the solution will remain in the boiler. Therefore, you should rinse the boiler two to three times ith old water to remove any residues of the descaler.
Illustration L
Completely empty the steam boiler to remove existing water.
Allow the storage compartment for the main cable to dry.
Screw the maintenance lock in using the extension pipe.
Fill the water reservoir
The steam cleaner is ready to use.
Care of the Accessories
Note
The floor cleaning cloth and the cloth cover have been pre-washed and can be used immediately for working with the steam cleaner.
You can wash dirty floorcloths and cloth covers in the washing machine at 60°C. Do not use a liquid softener as this would affect the ability of the clothes to pick up dirt. You ay tumble dry the terry cloths. The microfiber cloths are not suitable for the tumble.

Troubleshooting

Often, failures have simple causes and you can do the troubleshooting yourself using the following overview. If you are in doubt or if the failure is not listed here please contact the authorized customer service.
Long heating-up time steam boiler is decalcified
Descale the steam boiler.
No steam
Indicator lamp – “water shortage” blinks red and signal sounds
No water in the water reservoir.
Fill the water reservoir up to the “MAX” marking.
Indicator lamp “water shortage” glows red
No water in the steam boiler. Overheating protection of the pump was triggered.
Turn off the appliance.
Fill the water reservoir
Turn on the appliance. The water reservoir has not been inserted properly or is calcified.
Remove the water reservoir and rinse it.
Insert the water reservoir and press downwards until it arrests.
A steam lever cannot be pressed anymore
The steam switch is secured with the lock / child-proof lock.
Move the selector switch for the steam volume to the front.
High water output
The steam boiler is decalcified
Descale the steam boiler.

Technical specifications

Power connection

Subject to technical modifications!

Special accessories

| Order number
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microfibre cloth kit for floor nozzle Comfort Plus
2 soft cloth kits made of high-quality microfibre.| 2.863-020
Microfibre cloth set, softcover
2 soft covers made of high-quality microfibre.| 2.863-174
Terry-cloth covers
5 covers made of cotton| 6.370-990
Round brush kit
4 round brushes for the detail nozzle| 2.863-058
Round brush kit with brass bristles
Removal of especially stubborn dirt is ideal for insensitive surfaces.| 2.863-061
Round brush with scraper
Round brush with two rows of heat-resistant bristles and a scraper. Not suitable for sensitive surfaces.| 2.863-140
Big round brush
Because of the large cleaning surface, it provides more application possibilities, especially for larger areas| 2.863-022
Power nozzle and extension
For the cleaning of difficult-to-access areas (such as corners) with increased cleaning power.| 2.884-282
Turbo steam brush
For cleaning tasks where you would usually have to scrub.| 2.863-159
Textile care nozzle
For freshening up clothes and textiles.| 4.130-390
Wallpaper remover
To remove wallpaper and glue residue.| 2.863-062
Decalcifying sticks (9 pieces)| 6.295-206

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