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General information EN 5 Safety Devices … . EN 5 Description of the Appliance ... EN 5 Quick Reference . EN 6 Operation... EN 6 How to Use the Accessories . EN 7 Care and maintenance EN 8 Troubleshooting.… EN 8 Technical specifications. EN 8 General information Dear Customer, Please read and comply with these origi- nal operating instructions and the en- closed safety instructions. Proceed ac- cordingly. 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 de- scribed in these operating instructions. You will not need any detergent. Please adhere to the safety in- Structions. Environmental protection £3Y. The packaging material can be recycled. Please Les do not place the packaging into the ordinary re- fuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper re- cycling. Old appliances contain valuable materials that can be recycled. Please arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances. Please dispose your == old appliances using appropriate collection Sys- tems. Notes about the ingredients (REACH) You wil find current information about the ingredients at: www.kaercher.com/REACH 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 KARCHER 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 wil 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 centre. Please submit the proof of purchase. (See address on the reverse) Safety Devices A CAUTION Safety devices protect the user and must not be modi- fied or bypassed. Pressure controller The pressure controller keeps the boiler pressure dur- ing the operation as constant as possible. The heating is tumed off ifthe 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. Safety thermostat The safety thermostat tums off the appliance ifthe pres- sure controller fails and the appliance overheats in case of a malfunction. Please contact your local KÂRCHER customer service to arrange for the reset of the safety thermostat Safety lock The safety lock seals the boiler against the steam pres- sure that builds up in the boiler. lfthe pressure controller is defect and the steam pressure in the boiler rises, a pressure control valve in the safety lock opens, and Steam is emitted through the lock to the outside. Please contact your local KÂRCHER customer service before you put the appliance into operation again. Desc: on of the Appliance 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. > _ Illustrations on fold-out page! A1_Indicator lamp (green) — line voltage is on A2 Indicator lamp - heater (ORANGE) A3 Safety cap A4_ Holder for accessories A5. Storage holder for floor nozzle A6. Mains cable with mains plug A7 Running wheels (2 ea.) A8 Steering roller B1_ Steam gun B2 Unlocking button B3 Selector switch for the steam volume (with child protection) Steam lever Steam hose

C1 Detail nozzle C2 Round brush C3 Round brush C4 Power nozzle C5 Round brush D1 Hand nozzle D2 Teny cloth cover D3 Microfibre cloth cover

E2 Unlocking button F1 Floor nozzle F2 Retaining clip F3 Terry floor cloth F4 Microfibre floor cloth G1 Decalcifying sticks Quick Reference > Illustrations on Page 2 !lustration EE + Unscrew the safety lock and fil the steam cleaner with a max. of 1 litre of water. llustration EX crew in safety cap. llustration EX > Plugin the mains plug. The green and orange indicator lights are on. Illustration > Wait until the orange indicator lamp goes out. !lustration EX + Connect the accessories to the steam gun. The steam cleaner is ready to use Operation Attaching the Accessories Illustration > Insert steering roller and transport wheels and lock them. llustration EX + Connect the required accessories (see Chapter How to use the accessories") to the steam gun. In- sert the open end of the accessory on the steam gun and push onto the steam gun until the unlock- ing button of the steam gun locks into place. llustration KA 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) llustration E To detach the accessory parts, press the unlocking button and pull the items apart. Fill up with water Notes M Incase ofcontinuous use ofcommercially available distilled water, no descaling of the boiler is neces- sary M You can reduce the heating-up time by using warm water. Remove the safety lock from the device. llustration LA > Completely empty the steam boiler to remove exist- ing water. + Fillthe boiler with a maximum of 1 liters of fresh tap water. > Screw the safety cap back onto the device. EN - Turning on the Appliance Place the unit securely on a firm surface. Insert the mains plug into a socket Both indicator lamps must iluminate. æ The orange indicator lamp goes out after approxi- mately 8 minutes. The steam cleaner is ready to use. Adjusting the Steam Quantity Use the selector switch for the steam volume to regulate the discharged steam. The selector switch has three po- sitions:

Maximum steam volume 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 directthe steam gun at a separate piece of cloth until the steam is emitted evenly, Note: The heating of the steam cleaner is tuned on in regular intervals during the operation of the appli- ance in order to maintain the pressure in the boiler at a constant level. When the heating is turned on, the orange indicator lamp (heater) lights up. Refilling Water Water needs to be filed into the boiler, if the steam vol- ume decreases during work and no more steam is emit- ted in the end Disconnect the mains plug from the socket. Push the steam switch until steam discharge stops. Now, the boiler of the appliance is unpressurized. Remove the safety lock from the device. Fillthe boiler with a maximum of 1 liters of fresh tap water. Screw the safety cap back onto the device. Insert the mains plug into a socket The orange indicator lamp goes out after approxi- mately 8 minutes. The steam cleaner is ready to use. Turning Off the Appliance Illustration EA + Disconnect the mains plug from the socket. Illustration + Pushihe steam switch until steam discharge stops. Now, the boiler of the appliance is unpressurized. Storing the Appliance

CLR ZL] Illustration KE Put the extension pipes into the large accessory compartiments. > Insert the manual nozzle and detail nozzle onto each extension pipe. + Attach the big round brush to the small detail nozzle. + Putthe small round brush and nozzles into the me- dium 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 Important application instructions Cleaning floor surfaces ILis recommended to sweep or vacuum the floor prior to using the steam cleaner. This way, the floor is already cleared of dirtloose 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 colour or shape changes. Cleaning of Coated or Lacquered Surfaces When cleaning painted or plastic-coated surfaces, as found on kitchen and living room fumiture, doors, par- quet: wax, furniture polish, plastic surfaces or paint can come loose or stains can be created. When cleaning these surfaces, briefly steam a cloth and wipe the sur- faces with it ATTENTION Never direct the steam jet at glued edges as the edge band may loosen. Do not use the steam cleaner on un- sealed 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 ofthe win- dow frame to prevent damage. Steam gun You can use the steam gun without any additional ac- cessories, 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 Illustration x > Install detail nozzle on the steam gun. 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 suit- ed for cleaning difficult access locations, joints, fitings, drains, sinks, toilets, blinds and heaters. Heavy lime scale can be drenched in vinegar prior to steam-clean- ing. Let the vinegar penetrate for about 5 minutes. Round brush (small) The round brush can be installed onto the detail nozzle as an accessory. Attached brushes can therefore be used to remove heavy soiling ATTENTION Not suitable for cleaning sensitive surfaces. Illustration + 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 corers, grooves, etc. Illustration + _Attach the power nozzle to the detail nozzle ac- cording 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, kitch- en sink). ATTENTION Not suitable for cleaning sensitive surfaces. Illustration + Attach the round brush to the detail nozzle. Hand nozzle Illustration EX > Install hand nozzle on steam gun. Pull the cloth cover over the hand nozzle. Especially well-suited for small washable areas, shower stalls and mirrors. Floor nozzle Suited for all washable walls and floor coverings, e.g Stone floors, iles and PVC floors. Work slowly on very dinty surfaces to allow the steam to act on the dirt for a longer period of time. Note Detergent residue or care emulsions that are stil pre- sent on the surface to be cleaned can lead to streaks during steam cleaning. However, these will disappear with repeated cleaning procedures. Illustration + Attach the floor cloth to the floor nozzle. — Place the floor nozzle on top of the floor cloth. Depending on model - fold bevore the floor cloth the long way. — Open holding clamps. — Place the cloth ends into the openings and pull them tight. — Close the holding clamps. A CAUTION Do not insert fingers between the clamps. Parking the floor nozzle Illustration During work breaks, hook the floor nozzle into the parking holder. EN -7

Care and maintenance Rinsing the boiler Rinse the steam cleaner boiler at the latest after 10 boil- er filings. + Fillthe boiler with water and swing it strongly. This dissolves lime scaling residing on the boiler bottom. > Empty water out Descaling the boiler Note In case of continuous use of commercially available dis- tilled water, no descaling of the boiler is necessary As limescale builds up on the boiler walls, we recom- mend to descale the boiler in the following intervals (RF=reservoir filings): Degree ofhardness "dH_ ]mmoll [RE T_ [soi œ7 [013 [55 1 [medium 7-14 [1325 [45 TT [hard 1421 [2538 [35 IV [very hard F2 |>38 25

The hardness of the tap water can be inquired at your water management office or the municipal utiities. + Disconnect the mains plug from the socket. > Allow device to cool down Remove the safety lock from the device. Illustration LE + Completely empty the steam boiler to remove exist- ing water. + Use KARCHER descaler sticks for descaling. Please follow the dosing instructions on the pack- aging 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. À small amount of the solution will remain in the boiler. Therefore, you should rinse the boiler two to three times with cold water to remove any residues of the descaler. Illustration LA + Completely empty the steam boiler to remove exist- ing water. 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 cloths to pick up dirt. You may tumble dry the terry cloths. The microfiber cloths are not suitable for the tum- ble. Troubleshooting Often, failures have simple causes and you can do the troubleshooting yourself using the following overview. 1f 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 No water in the steam boiler. + Tum off the appliance + Refll water Steam lever cannot be pressed anymore Steam switch is secured with the lock / child-proof lock. Move the selector switch for the steam volume to the front High water output Steam chamber too full Press the steam gun until less water is emitted. Steam boiler is decalcified + Descale the steam boiler. Power connection Voltage 220-240 V 1-50-60 Hz Protective class ! Protection class IPX4 Performance data Heating output 1500 w Operating pressure max. 032 MPa Heating time 6,5 Minutes Steam volume Continuous steaming 40 g/min Steam push max. 100 gmin Dimensions Boiler capacity 1,0 1 Weight (without accessories) 3,1 kg Width 254 mm Length 380 mm Heïght 260 mm Subject to technical modifications! EN -8