SC4 - Steam cleaner KARCHER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SC4 KARCHER

Safety Instructions for Steam Cleaners Please read these safety instructions and the original operating instructions prior to the initial use of your appliance. Proceed accordingly. Keep both booklets for future reference or subsequent owners. – Apart from the notes contained herein the general safety provisions and rules for the prevention of accidents of the legislator must be observed. – Warnings and notes that are attached on the appliance provide important notes for the safe operation.

 DANGER Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe injuries or death. 몇 WARNING Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to severe injuries or death. 몇 CAUTION Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to minor injuries. ATTENTION Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to property damage.

 DANGER  Never use the appliance in pools containing water.  Do not level the steam jet directly at equipment that contains electrical components, such as the inside of ovens.  Do not fill the appliance without a removable water tank directly via the water connection as long as it is connected to the mains. Instead, use a jar for filling it.  Check the appliance and the accessories, especially the power cord, the safety lock and the steam hose for proper condition. Do not use the appliance in case of damage.  If the power cord is damaged, please arrange immediately for the exchange by an authorized customer service or a skilled electrician.  Promptly replace a damaged steam hose. You may only use a steam hose that is recommended by the manufacturer.  Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands.  Always disconnect the mains plug and allow the steam cleaner to cool down before performing any maintenance work.

 Repair works may only be performed by the authorized customer service.

 The connection between the power cord and extension cable must not lie in water. 몇 WARNING  The appliance may only be connected to an electric supply that has been installed by an electrician in accordance with IEC 60364.  The appliance may only be connected to alternating current. The voltage must correspond with the type plate of the appliance.  In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect the appliance to sockets with a series connected RCD adapter.  Only use splash-proof electrical extension cables with a minimum cross-section of 3x1 mm²  Replace couplings at the power cord or extension cable only with couplings that have the same protection against splashing water and the same mechanical strength.  Be very careful while cleaning tiled walls with sockets. 몇 CAUTION  Make sure that the power cord or extension cable is not damaged by running over, pinching, dragging or the like. Protect the power cords from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

 DANGER  The user must use the appliance as intended. The person must consider the local conditions and must pay attention to other persons in the vicinity when working with the appliance.  The appliance may not be operated in explosive atmospheres.  If the appliance is used in hazardous areas the corresponding safety provisions must be observed.  Do not use the appliance if it fell down, is visibly damaged or leaking.  Never use the appliance to clean objects containing hazardous substances (e.g. asbestos).  Never touch the steam jet from a short distance with your hands and never direct the steam jet to persons or animals (risk of scalds).  Never open the maintenance / safety lock during operation. Allow appliance to cool down first.  Do not fill in detergents or other additives!  Risk of scalding when the boiler is hot. Allow the boiler to cool down prior to filling in water.

Does not apply to SC 3 devices.

 Risk of scalding due to high water discharge if the device is tilted to the side more than

30° during use. Only applies to SC 1 devices.

 The appliance must not be operated by children or persons who have not been instructed accordingly.  This appliance is not intended for use by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or lacking experience and/or skills, unless such persons are accompanied and supervised by a person in charge of their safety or they have received precise instructions on the use of this appliance and have understood the resulting risks.  Children must not play with this appliance.  Supervise children to prevent them from playing with the appliance.  Keep appliance out of reach of children as long as it is switched on or hasn't cooled down.  Operate or store the appliance only in accordance with the description or illustration!  Do not wedge the steam lever / the steam button during operation.  Only switch on the appliance when there is water in the boiler. Otherwise the appli10

ance might overheat (see

Troubleshooting).  Hot water may drip out of the accessory parts while you are detaching them! Allow appliance to cool down.  Never separate accessories from the appliance as long as steam is escaping! 몇 CAUTION  Create stability for the appliance prior to any work on or with the appliance to prevent accidents or damage.  Never fill solvents, solventcontaining liquids or undiluted acids (e.g. detergents, benzene, paint thinner, and acetone) into the boiler as these substances affect the materials used on the appliance.  Never leave the appliance unattended as long as it is in operation. ATTENTION  In case of longer breaks and after use, switch the appliance off at the main switch / appliance switch and pull the mains plug.  Do not operate the appliance at temperatures below 0 °C.  Protect the unit from rain. Do not store outside. With standard appliances 몇 CAUTION  Place the appliance on a solid, even ground to ensure a safe footing.  Do not carry the appliance during cleaning work.

Descaling the boiler

Does not apply to SC 3 devices.

 Do not screw the safety lock onto the appliance during decalcification.  Do not use the steam cleaner as long as there is decalcifying agent in the boiler.  Be careful when filling and draining the steam cleaner with the decalcifying solution. The decalcifying solution can corrode sensitive surfaces.

몇 CAUTION  Safety devices protect the user and may not be modified or bypassed.

Symbols on the machine

Symbols depending on unit type.

몇 CAUTION Surfaces are liable to get hot during use!

Danger of scalding by steam! Please read the operating instructions!

Accessories steam cleaner

(depending on model)

 DANGER  The steam pressure iron is hot and so is the steam jet.  Point out to other people the possible risk of being scalded or burnt. Never direct the steam jet at people or animals (risk of scalding). Do not

touch any electrical leads or combustible objects with the hot steam pressure iron.

 The steam pressure iron must not be used if it has been dropped, shows visible signs of damage or if it leaks. 몇 WARNING  The steam pressure iron must be used and placed on a stabile surface. Steam turbo-brush 몇 CAUTION  Using the turbo steam brush for longer periods can lead to circulation problems in the hand caused by hands (finger cramps, cold fingers). Please take a break if that happens.  It is not possible to specify a generally valid operation time, since this depends on several factors: – Proneness to blood circulation deficiencies (cold, numb fingers). – A firm grip impedes blood circulation. – By pauses interrupted operation is better than continuous operation.  In case of regular, long-term operation of the turbo steam brush and in case of repeated occurrence of the symptoms (e.g. cold, numb fingers) please consult a physician.

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