KST2 UPRIGHT EASYFIX - Steam Cleaner KARCHER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KST2 UPRIGHT EASYFIX KARCHER

General notes 10 Intended use... 10 Environmental protection: 10 Accessories and spare parts 10 Scope of delivery 10 Safety devices 10 Description of the device 10 Installation 11 Initial Start-Up 11 Operation. 11 Important application instructions. 12 How to use the Accessories 12 Care and service 13 Troubleshooting guide 14 Warranty 14 Technical data 14 General notes Read these original operating instruc- À tions and the enclosed safety instruc- tions before using the device for the first time. Proceed accordingly. Keep both books for future reference or for future own- ers. Intended use Use the device only in private households for cleaning level hard floors (e.g stone floors, tiles, PVC floors, as. well as sealed wooden floors such as parquet and lam- inate) that can withstand the high temperature, pressure and moisture of the device. Do not clean any water-sen- sitive coverings such as untreated cork floors (moisture can penetrate and damage the floor) Cleaning agents are not required. Environmental protection y, The packing materials can be recycled. Please à dispose of packaging in accordance with the en- vironmental regulations. Electrical and electronic devices contain valua- ble, recyclable materials and often components ms SUN as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which - if handled or disposed of incorrectiy - can pose a potential danger to human health and the envi- ronment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the device. Devices 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.de/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. Safety devices À 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- Icomes hot during operation Risk of scalding from steam Read operating instructions

Safety valve In the case of excessively high pressure in the event of a fault, a safety valve relieves the pressure into the at- mosphere. Fuse The fuse prevents the device from overheating. Ifthe device overheats, the fuse disconnects the device from the power supply. Before re-commissioning the device, contact the re- sponsible KÂRCHER 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, see graphics page. Illustration À @ Display for steam stage setting @) Button for steam stage setting ® SC 2 Upright indicator light: Steam stage 1 - wood Flashes red alternately - mains voltage present and device is heating up Lights up green continuously - device is operable Flashes red quickly - indicates that the decalcifica- tion cartridge needs to be replaced. To replace the decalcification cartridge, see chapter Replacing the decalcification cartridge. @) SC 2 Upright indicator light: Steam stage 2 - tiles / Stone Flashes red alternately - mains voltage present and device is heating up Lights up green continuously - device is operable Flashes red quickly - indicates that the decalcifica- tion cartridge needs to be replaced. To replace the decalcification cartridge, see chapter Replacing the decalcification cartridge. © KST 2 Upright indicator light © Handie © Wall anti-slip handle 10 English

Steam lever @) Cable hook with cable fastener @ Decalcification cartridge @ Filling hole for water @ Water reservoir with reservoir cover and carrying handle @ Mains connection with mains plug €) Unlocking button for floor nozzle @® Floor nozzle @ Hook and loop fastener @) Microfibre flcor cloth (1 x)

• Abrasive floor cloth (1 x)

• optional Installation Installing the floor nozzle Hold the device by the handle.

2. Connect the lower section of the basic unit to the

floor nozzle until it audibly latches into place: llustration B Installing the floor cleaning cloth

1. Attach the floor cleaning cloth to the floor nozzle.

a Place the floor cleaning cloth with the hook and loop strips pointing upwards on the floor. b Place the floor nozzle onto the floor cleaning cloth, applying slight pressure. Illustration C The floor cleaning cloth will stick to the floor nozzle of is own accord due to the hook and loop fastener. Initial Start-Up ATTENTION Device damage due to calcification Always work with a decalcification cartridge.

1. Insertthe decalcification cartridge into the water res-

voir and press it firmly into place. Illustration D Installation information When steaming for the first time after removing and re- inserting the decalcification cartridge, the Steam jet may be weak or irregular, and individual drops of water may be expelled. The device requires a Short running-in pe- riod in which the decalcification cartridge fils with water. The steam volume that is expelled increases constantiy until the maximum steam volume has been reached af- ter approx. 50 seconds. Note Please note that here it is set to steam stage 2 (tiles/ stone), since the running-in period will otherwise be ex- tended. Unwinding the power cable À WARNING Risk of electric shock Hthe power cable is not completely unwound, the dan- ger exists of you straining and damaging the power ca- ble by overestimating the range of the cable. Always completely unwind the power cable. Note The lower cable holder can be rotated by 360° for re- moving the cable. The upper cable hook cannot be ro- tated.

1. Tum the lower cable holder upwards.

2. Remove the power cable completely from the cable

hook. 3.. Fasten the cable in the fastener of the upper or low- er cable hook to prevent it from being run over dur- ing cleaning work. Illustration E g water The water reservoir can be filled at any time. ATTENTION Material damage through open reservoir cover or incorrectly seated or loose water reservoir Liquid can escape and damage the floor covering if the reservoir cover is not correctly closed or the water res- ervoir is not correctly inserted into the device. Take care to ensure that the reservoir cover is securely closed and the water reservoir is seated tightly in the de- vice when the water reservoir is full ATTENTION Damage to the device Unsuïtable water can block the nozzles. Do not use condensation from the clothes dryer for fil. ing. Do not use collected rain water for filing. Do not use cleaning agents or other additives (e.g. cents) for filling. Note The decalcification cartridge must be installed in the wa- ter reservoir when filling the water reservoir. Filing the water reservoir directly on the device

1. Hold the device firmly.

2. Open the reservoir cover, and fill he water reservoir

with max. 0.4 | tap water, directly at the device. Illustration F

3. Close the reservoir cover.

Removing the water reservoir for filling Hold the device firmly.

2. Pullthe water reservoir vertically upwards by the

3. Open the reservoir cover, and fill with max. 0.4 ! tap

water. Illustration G Close the reservoir cover. Insertthe water reservoir and press downwards until itlocks into place. Switching on the device ATTENTION Device and material damage due to tipping over The device can fall over and be damaged if inadequate- ly secured during work breaks or storage. Liquid can al- So leak out and damage the floor covering in the process. Position the device with the floor nozzle on a solid base, or the handle with the wall anti-slip protection in a verti- cal position on à solid wall. Installation information When steaming for the first time after removing and re- inserting the decalcification cartridge, the steam jet may be weak or irregular, and individual drops of water may

be expelled. The device requires a short running-in pe- riod in which the decalcification cartridge fils with water. The steam volume that is expelled increases constantly until the maximum steam volume has been reached af- ter approx. 50 seconds. Note Please note that here it is set to steam stage 2 (tiles/ stone), since the running-in period will otherwise be ex- tended.

1. Place the device on a firm surface.

2. Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.

3. The indicator light flashes red altemately.

4. The indicator light lights up constanty green after

prox. 30 seconds. Illustration K The device is ready for use. Regulating the steam volume The steam volume setting depends on the surface to be cleaned. Note Controlling the volume of steam only works for the SC 2 Upright EasyFix. Only one steam stage is available for the KST 2 Upright. Press the button with the direction arrows on the handle repeatedly until the desired steam stage is selected. Illustration L 2 different steam stages are available: Îiles/stone - maximum steam stage [Wood - minimum steam stage Note The maximum steam stage (Tiles/stone) is always se- lected when the device is switched on. + Press the steam lever after setting the steam vol- ume. Illustration M Refilling water Note The water level can be seen through the partially trans- parent fresh water reservoir. When the water is reflled, the decalcification cartridge remains fixed in the device. + Open the reservoir cover, and fill the water reservoir with max. 0.4 ! tap water, directly at the device. Illustration F

‘+ Remove the water reservoir, open the reservoir cov- er, and fill with max. 0.4 | tap water, see chapter Fill ing water. Illustration G Interrupting operation ATTENTION Material damage due to condensate/moisture The floor covering can be damaged by moisture remain- ing on the floor cleaning cloth or floor nozzle/device af- ter cleaning. Remove the floor cleaning cloth and dry the floor nozzle/ the device after finishing the cleaning work. Do not place or store the device on heat-sensitive sur- faces. In order to save energy, we recommend that you switch off the device for breaks in operation of longer than 20 minutes.

1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

Illustration N Switching off the device

1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

Illustration N ATTENTION Device damage due to water putrefaction The water in the reservoir may putrefy if the device is not put into operation for more than 2 months. Drain the water reservoir before longer breaks in oper- ation.

2. To drain the water reservoir, see chapter Draining

the water reservoir. Illustration O Storing the device

1. To remove the floor cleaning cloth, see chapter

Floor nozzle. Illustration C Remove the moisture from the floor nozzle/device. Wind the power cable around the lower and upper cable hooks. Illustration P

4. Store the device in vertical position on a solid base

or on a wall Illustration H

5. Store the device in a dry location that is protected

from frost. portant application instructio Cleaning the floor areas We recommend sweeping the floor or vacuum cleaning itbefore using the appliance. In this way the floor will be cleared of dirt and loose particles before the wet clean- ing. Cleaning coated or painted surfaces ATTENTION Damaged surfaces Steam can loosen wax, furniture polis, 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 device for cleaning unsealed wood or parquet floors. Do not use the device for cleaning painted or plastic coated surfaces such as kitchen or living room furniture, doors or parquet. How to use the Accessories Floor nozzle The floor nozzle is suitable for cleaning washable floor coverings, e.g. stone floors, tiles and PVC floors, as well as sealed wooden floors such as parquet and laminate. ATTENTION Damage due to steam effect Heat and the effects of steam 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. Steam clean sealed wooden floors using the correct, preset steam level, and do not remain in the same posi- tion on the floor for too long. Note Detergent residues or care emulsions on the surface to be cleaned can cause streaks during steam cleaning, but these disappear after repeated use. À CAUTION Beware of burns to your feet The floor nozzle/loor cleaning cloth heats up during steaming. Hot water may drip out when pulling off the floor cloth. Only operate or remove the floor nozzle/floor cleaning cloth with suitable footwear. For fastening the floor cleaning cloth to the floor nozzle, please refer to chapter Installing the floor cleaning cloth Microfibre floor cloth The microfibre floor cloth is suitable for cleaning stone floors, tiles and PVC floors, and also sealed wooden floors such as parquet and laminate. Abrasive floor cloth The abrasive floor cloth is suitable for cleaning insensi- tive surfaces such as tiles or stone. ATTENTION Damage to floor coverings The abrasive floor cloth can damage sensitive floor cov- erings and surfaces. Do not use the abrasive floor cloth for cleaning wooden surfaces. Do not use the abrasive cloth with the carpet glider. Removing the floor cleaning cloth

1. Place one foot on the bottom corner of the floor

cleaning cloth and if the floor nozzle up. stration C Note Initial), the floor cleaning cloth's hook and loop fastener Strip is very Strong and cannot be removed from the floor nozzie 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. Removing the floor nozzle from the basic unit ATTENTION Material damage due to an unstable device Removing the floor nozzle makes the device unstable and it can tip over and damage the device and floor cov- ering. Do not remove the floor nozzle from the basic unit after installation. Remove the floor nozzle only when sending the device for servicing.

1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

2. Drain the water reservoir.

3. Hold the device tightly by the handie.

4. Actuate the unlocking button for the floor nozzle

5. The floor nozzle releases from the device and can

be removed. stration Q

6. Store the device safely in a horizontal position.

Care and service Draining the water reservoir. ATTENTION Device damage due to water putrefaction Ifthe device is not put into operation for more than 2 months, the water in the reservoir may putrefy. Drain the water reservoir before breaks in operation.

1. Pullthe mains plug out of the socket.

2. Remove the reservoir cover.

3. Remove the decalcification cartridge

4. Drain the water reservoir.

Illustration O Replacing the decalcification cartridge ATTENTION Device damage and shortened service life Ifthe replacement intervals (indicator light) for the de- calcification cartridge are not observed, there is a risk of device damage and the service life ofthe device may be shortened. Observe the replacement intervals (indicator light). Note The anti-calcification effect of the decalcification car- tridge is activated as soon as the reservoir is filed with water, and the device is put into operation. Lime in the water is absorbed by the granulate in the decalcification cartridge. Additional descaling is not required. Note The granulate in the decalcification cartridge may change colour after it comes into contact with water. This depends on the mineral content in the water. This discolouration is harmless and does not have a nega- tive effect on the device, the cleaning work or the func- tionality of the decalcification cartridge. Indicator light at end of the run time The indicator light shows you when the decalcification cartridge needs to be replaced. + The indicator light flashes red 1 hour before the run time expires. Illustration R + When the run time of the decalcification cartridge is exhausted, the indicator light flashes quickly. The pump switches off automatically (no water steam) to prevent damage to the device: Inserting the decalcification cartridge ATTENTION Device damage There is a risk of damage to the device if the used de- calcification cartridge is re-used. Work carefully in order to prevent mixing up the cartridg- es. Installation information When steaming for the first time after removing and re- inserting the decalcification cartridge, the steam jet may be weak or irregular, and individual drops of water may be expelled. The device requires a short running-in pe- riod in which the decalcification cartridge fills with water. The steam volume that is expelled increases constantly until the maximum steam volume has been reached af- ter approx. 50 seconds. Note Removing the water reservoir makes it easier to remove and install the decalcification cartridge. English 13

1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket

2. Remove the reservoir cover.

3. Remove the decalcification cartridge.

4. Insert the new decalciication cartridge and press it

firmly into place. Illustration S

5. Press the steam lever and insert the mains plug into

6. Keep the steam lever pressed for 7 seconds.

7. After a successful reset, the device flashes green

twice and then switches to heating mode.

8. Press and hold the steam lever for approximately 50

seconds to vent the decalcification cartridge Care of accessories {fggessones- depending on scope af eivery)

The micro fibre cloths are not suitable for dryer. Note Observe the instructions on the washing tag when washing the cloths. 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 in a washing machine

at a max. temperature of 60 °C. 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. À 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. No steam / little steam although there is sufficient water in the reservoir The decalcification cartridge has not been inserted or has been inserted incorreclly. + Fitthe decalcification cartridge and/or check that the decalcification cartridge sits tightly in the reservoir and press in again if necessary. The decalcification cartridge has been removed when filing with water and/or a new decalcification cartridge has been fitted + Always leave the decalcification cartridge in the wa- ter reservoir during filing Press and hold the steam lever constantly. The full steam output is reached after approximately 50 seconds. The indicator light flashes red at regular intervals Run time of the decalcification cartridge ends soon. © Fita new decalcification cartridge, see chapter In- serting the decalcification cartridge. No steam although there is sufficient water in the reservoir. The indicator light flashes red quickly. Run time for the decalciication cartridge has expired + Fita new decalcification cartridge, see chapler In- serting the decalcification cartridge. _lfa new decalcification cartridge has already been installed and this error still oceurs, the reset process has probably not been carried out correctly. Please follow the steps below to reset it: 1 Pull the mains plug out of the socket Press and hold the steam lever constantly Plug in the mains plug and hold the steam lever for 7 seconds until the indicator lights flash green twice. See chapter Replacing the decalcification cartridge. The warranty conditions issued by our sales company responsible apply in all countries. We shall remedy pos- sible malfunctions on your device 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 overieaf for the address) Technical data SC2Up- KST2 right Upright

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