SC 1100 - Steam cleaner Kärcher - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SC 1100 Kärcher

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1. Equipment features

A1 Unit socket A2 Safety cap A3 Funnel inlet for filling boiler A4 Steering rollers A5 Heater switch A6 Indicator lamp – low water warning C1 Steam gun C2 Release button C3 Steam switch C4 Steam control C5 Steam hose C6 Accessory plug D1 Extension tube D2 Release button E1 Spot nozzle E2 Circular brush F1 Hand nozzle F2 Terry-towelling slip-on G1 Floor nozzle G2 Retaining clips G3 Large floor cloth K1* Household iron K2 Steam-ironing switch K3 Indicator lamp – heater for household iron K4 Temperature control K5 Accessory plug on household iron

• Available as an optional accessory

2.1 Unpacking the cleaner

While you are unpacking the cleaner, check that all accessories have been included. If any items are missing, please contact your dealer. If you notice any damage that has been caused in transit, please inform your dealer immediately. Do not dispose of the packaging materials as domestic refuse. They can be recovered for use again. Take the packaging to an official collection point for recycling.

2.2 Attaching the accessories

Turn the container over, and press the swivel casters into the holes provided until they lock into place Firmly insert the accessory plug (C6) into the socket (A1). Attached the required accessory to the steam gun (C1) by pushing the tubular end of the ac- cessory onto the steam gun (C1). Push the ac- cessory onto the steam gun as far as necessa- ry for the release button (C2) on the steam gun to lock into place (see Fig. 1). Fig. 1: Attaching accessories to the steam gun (C1) Use the extension tubes (D1) if required. Attach one or both tubes (D1) onto the end of the steam gun. Push the required accessory onto the free end of the extension tube (D1). To detach the accessories, press the release button (C2 or D2) and pull the items apart. The circular brush (E2) can be attached to the spot nozzle (E1) to obtain better cleaning resul- ts. Line up both grooves in the circular brush (E2) with the lugs on the spot nozzle and turn the brush clockwise as far as it will go. To detach the circular brush from the spot nozzle, turn the brush anti-clockwise and pull it off the nozzle. Contents Page

1. Equipment features 11

2. Getting started 11

3. Information on usage 13

4. How to use the accessories 13

6. Safety devices 16

7. General information 16

8. Accessories and replacement parts 17

Hot water can drip out of accessories while you are detaching them. Do not detach acces- sories while steam is being discharged danger of scalding!

2.3 Filling up with water

Unscrew the safety cap (A2) on the main unit. Pour a maximum of 1.2 litres of tap water into the boiler. The boiler can be filled up to approx. 2 cm below the edge of the filler neck. Heating- up time can be shortened by using hot water. Do not add pour any detergents or other additi- ves into the boiler. Screw the safety cap back onto the cleaner (A2).

2.4 Switching the cleaner ON

Plug the cleaner into a mains socket. Do not switch the cleaner on if there is no water in the boiler, otherwise it could overheat. As a safety measure, the cleaners heater switches off automatically and the low-water warning lamp (A6 illuminates. In order to be able to use the cleaner again, wait approx. 10 minutes for it to cool down and then fill the boiler with water (see 2.6 Filling up with water). Switch the heater switch (A5) to ON. The indi- cator light is on. After env. 7 min. the cleaner is ready for use. Switch off the heater (A5) before moving the cleaner. When you press the steam switch, steam is di- scharged from the nozzle. Begin by pointing the steam gun at a cloth until a steady flow of steam comes out of the nozzle.

2.5 Regulating the volume of steam

The amount of steam can be regulated accor- ding to requirement by adjusting the steam switch (C3) on the steam gun. The steam control (C4) can choose to the follo- wing positions: in front no steam to the middle half volume of steam back max. volume of steam

2.6 Refilling with water

Note: When the water in the boiler has been used up, the low-water warning lamp (A6) will illuminate. The safety cap (A2) cannot be opened while there is any pressure at all in the boiler. Turn off the heater switch (A5). Press the steam switch (C3) on the steam gun (C1) and hold it pressed until steam is no lon- ger discharged from the nozzle. There will then be no pressure inside the boiler. Unscrew the safety cap (A2) from the cleaner. If the cleaner has been in continuous use for a long time, the safety cap (A2) may be hot! Pour a maximum of 1.2 litres of tap water into the boiler. If the boiler is still hot, there is a risk that water will be squirted back while it is being poured into the boiler and cause scalding. Firmly screw the safety cap (A2) back onto the cleaner. Turn on the heater switch (A5) again.

2.7 Switching the cleaner OFF

Switch off the heater (A5) switch. Unplug the cleaner from the mains. Pull out the accessory plug by pressing the re- lease button (see fig. 2). Fig. 2: Pull out the accessory plug Any remaining water can be left inside the cle- aner.

Before you use the steam cleaner on textiles including delicate fabrics like Dralon, velvet, leather and items protected by Scotch Guard or any similar substance, you should always test that the material is resistant to steam by app- lying it to a section not normally visible. Apply steam to the concealed section and then leave it to dry. Check to see that the colour and shape have not been affected before moving to a visible area. In case of doubt it is always bet- ter to consult your steam cleaner dealer. Use only the steam gun without attachments to apply steam from 30-45cm on these delicate fabrics, then wipe off with a cotton cloth.English

4. How to use the accessories

The steam gun can be used without any additio- nal accessories. Typical applications: eliminating odours and creases in clothing: hang the item of clothing up and apply steam from a distance of 1020 cm. removing dust from plants: maintain a distance of 2040 cm. dusting objects with a damp cloth: apply a small amount of steam to a cloth and wipe over the furniture.

3.2 Cleaning hard surfaces

Do not direct steam onto glued edges of objects, otherwise the edge strip could be become deta- ched. Do not use the steam cleaner on wood or parquet floors that have not been sealed. Some surfaces can change colour and texture when treated with steam. Consult the manufac- turers recommendations first, and always test in a non visible place and then let it dry, to see whether changes in colour or textures occur. In case of doubt and on sensitive materials like coated or painted surfaces, wood, waxed marb- le etc. it is always better to ask your steam cle- aner dealer for advice. If steam is applied for too long, wax, furniture polish, plastic coating or paint could be lifted off or marks could be caused. You should therefore clean these types of surface with a separate cloth to which steam has been applied or very briefly with a double layer of cloth attached to the nozzle.

3.3 Cleaning glass surfaces

Do not apply steam jet directly to the sealed parts of the window round the frame, otherwise the seal could be damaged. When the outside temperature is low, especially in winter, warm the window pane by applying a small amount of steam across the whole sur- face of the glass. This will even out any diffe- rences in temperature and avoid stresses in the glass. This is important because glass surfaces that are heated by varying amounts can shatter.

4.2 Spot nozzle (E1)

The closer you hold the nozzle to the object being cleaned, the easier it is to remove the dirt. Temperature and pressure are at their greatest immediately the steam is discharged from the nozzle. Typical applications: locations that are difficult to access, such as corners and joints taps, drains wash-basins, WC, shower cabins blinds, radiators stainless steel, enamel surfaces dissolve stains Apply vinegar to stubborn stains caused by scale and leave it to soak for approx. 5 min.

4.3 Floor nozzle (G1)

Attach the floor cloth (G3) to the floor nozzle (G1). Fold the cloth lengthways and place the floor nozzle on top. Pull the ends of the cloth one after the other under the retaining clips (G2) (see Fig. 3). Fig. 3: Attaching the floor cloth To remove the cloth, press down on the retai- ning clips (G2) and pull it out. Turn the floor cloth over or replace it regularly. This will enable you to wipe up more dirt. Work on heavily soiled areas at a slower speed so that the steam has more time to act on the dirt. If there are traces of detergent or polish on the surface that you are cleaning (e.g. wax, liquid polish, etc.), this could result in streaks. As a rule these streaks disappear after the steam cleaner has been used several times. Typical applications: all washable wall and floor coverings, e.g. sto- ne floors, tiles and PVC floors.English

Typical applications: smaller, washable areas, such as kitchen sur- faces made from plastic, tiled walls windows, mirrors furniture fabrics vehicle interiors, windscreens bath-tubs

The household iron is available as a special accessory (see page 17 for order number). Plug in the mains cable of the iron into the sok- ket Firmly insert the accessory plug on the iron connecting cable (K5) into the socket (A1) on the main unit. Steam-ironing: We recommend that you use the Kärcher Iron- ing Board with active steam extraction. The ironing board has been designed to match your new cleaner and it makes ironing considerably easier and faster to do. In any case, you should use an ironing board which is covered with a mesh-type underlay that enables steam to pass through. The temperature control (K4) should be set to at least (steam mode) for ironing all types of material. The steam that is then discharged prevents the material from becoming too hot. The iron is ready for use as soon as the indica- tor lamp (K3) goes out. The face of the iron must be hot so that the steam does not conden- se to water and drip onto the item being ironed. When you press the switch on the iron, steam is discharged out of holes in the face of the iron. To set the iron so that steam is discharged con- tinuously, push the switch towards the rear un- til it locks in place. If you briefly push the switch forwards, a shot of steam is discharged from the iron. Begin by directing the steam onto a piece of cloth until there is regular flow of steam out of the iron. The iron can be held upright to apply steam to curtains, dresses, etc. Dry-ironing: If you wish to iron without using steam, switch the heater switch (A5) to OFF. Set the temperature control according to the type of fabric that you are going to iron. The symbols on the control have the following meanings: Synthetic fibres: Wool: Linen:

The window nozzle is available as a special accessory (see page 17 for order number). Before you clean a glass surface with the win- dow nozzle for the first time, go over it with the hand nozzle (F1) and terry-towelling slip-on (F2) to remove any traces of grease. Apply steam evenly to the glass surface from a distance of approx. 20 cm. When you have done this, push the locking mechanism on the steam gun towards the rear (child lock) (C4) so that the steam switch (C3) cannot be pressed inadvertently. Squeegee the glass surface in straight lines from top to bottom. Wipe the rub- ber lip and the bottom edge of the window dry after each pass. Typical applications: windows mirrors other glass surfaces

4.7 Wallpaper remover

The wallpaper remover is available as a special accessory (see page 17 for order number). Place the entire face of the wallpaper remover along the edge of a sheet of wallpaper. Switch on the steam supply (C3) and allow the steam to penetrate the wallpaper until it is soaked through (approx. 10 seconds). Move the wallpaper remover to the next sec- tion to be removed, keeping the steam switch (C3) pressed. Use a putty knife to lift the loo- sened wallpaper and pull it off the wall. Move the wallpaper across the wall a section at a time and pull the paper off in strips. The steam may not be able to readily penetra- te woodchip wallpaper that has been painted over several times. In this case we recommend that you go over the wallpaper with a spiked roller before steam is applied.English

5.1 Cleaning the boiler

Note: If you always use demineralised or distilled water, it will not be necessary to clean the boiler. Rinsing out the boiler: Rinse out the steam generator at most after eve- ry 5th fill-up if the hardness of water proves to be more than 1.8mmol/l. You can enquire about the hardness ofwater in your area from your water supply company or municipal public works. Fill the boiler with water and shake the cleaner vigorously. This will loosen any scale that has settled at the bottom of the boiler. Tilt the clea- ner towards the corner with the funnel inlet (A3) and pour out the water (see Fig. 4). Fig. 4: Cleaning the boiler Descaling the boiler: As limescale is deposited in the steam genera- tor, we recommend descaling the tank at the following intervals. Remove lime-scale deposits after the given number of tank fillings (TF). FTfoeergeDssendrah Hd°l/lomm 001I tfos703.10 09IImuidem4175.23.1 57IIIdrah12418.35.2 05VIdrahyrev12>8.3> Table 1: Descaling the boiler Unplug the cleaner from the mains electricity supply before you descale the boiler. Make sure that all traces of water are drained from the boiler (see Fig. 4). We recommend you use Kärcher Biological De- calcifier RM 511 to descale the boiler. This bio- logical decalcifying agent is based on citric acid and is therefore entirely biologically degrada- ble. In order to avoid damage to the cleaner, only use products that have been approved by Kärcher. Fully dissolve the contents of one bag of Kärcher Biological Decalcifier RM 511 in one litre of warm water. Pour this solution into the boiler and leave it to react for approx. 8 hours. Do not screw the safety cap (A2) onto the clea- ner while you are descaling the boiler. Do not use the cleaner if there is any descaling liquid left inside the boiler. After the period of soaking, pour the descaling solution out of the boiler. A small amount will remain inside, therefore you should flush the boiler out with cold water two or three times in order to remove all traces of the decalcifying agent. The steam cleaner is now ready for use again.

5.2 Care of accessories

Allow all accessories to dry out thoroughly be- fore you store them for use another time. Do not stand the floor nozzle (G1) and circular brush (E2) on their bristles while they are coo- ling down and drying out, otherwise they could become deformed. Dirty floor cloths can be placed in a washing ma- chine at 60 °C and dried in a tumble dryer. Do not use a liquid softener as this would impair the abi- lity of the cloths to pick up dirt.

5.3 What to do if a problem occurs

If a problem occurs with your steam cleaner, contact your local Kärcher service agent (see enclosed address list).English

The applicable warranty conditions in different countries are issued by the respective national distributor of KÄRCHER products. During the warranty period, any malfunctions of the unit caused by a material or manufacturing defect will be repaired free of charge. In the event of a warranty claim, please take the cleaner and accessories, with proof of purchase, to your original dealer or to the nearest authori- sed customer service centre. We will not be liable for damages occurring as a consequence of im- proper handling of the cleaner or of failure to ob- serve the information contained in the operating instructions.

7.2 Disposal information

This appliance has been manufactured in accor- dance with VDI Directive 2243 concerning recyc- ling. When the cleaner is no longer required for use, the materials used in its manufacture can be recovered for re-use.

This steam cleaner is equipped with several safe- ty devices which provide multiple levels of safety. The most important safety devices are described below.

6.1 Pressure controller

The pressure controller maintains the level of pressure inside the boiler as constant as possi- ble. When the maximum operating pressure insi- de the boiler is reached, the heater is switched off. When steam is drawn off and the pressure drops, the heater is switched on again.

6.2 Low-water thermostat

As the water in the boiler is used up, the tempe- rature of the heater increases. The low-water thermostat switches the heater off and the red low-water warning lamp (A6) illuminates. The heater is prevented from switching on again until the boiler has either cooled down or has been refilled with water.

6.3 Safety thermostat

If the low-water thermostat fails and the cleaner overheats, the safety thermostat will switch off the cleaner. Contact your local Kärcher service agent so that the safety thermostat can be reset.

The safety cap seals in the steam pressure as it builds up inside the boiler. If the pressure control- ler is defective and the steam pressure inside the boiler rises above 4,0 bar, an overpressure valve opens inside the safety cap and steam is dischar- ged into the open. Contact your local Kärcher service agent before you attempt to use the clea- ner again. 5.957-563 (01/02)Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co.Cleaning SystemsAlfred-Kärcher-Str. 2840P.O. Box 160D-71349 WinnendenS. ReiserH. Jenner EU Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare that the equipment described below conforms to the relevant fundamental safety and health requirements of the appropriate EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version marketed by us. This declaration will cease to be valid if any modifications are made to the machine without our express approval. Product: Steam Cleaner Model: 1.204-xxx Relevant EU Directives: EU Machinery Directive (98/37/EEC) EU Low-Voltage Equipment Directive (73/23/EEC), amended by 93/68/EEC EU Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/ EEC), amended by 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC Harmonised standards applied: DIN EN 60 335-1; DIN EN 60 335-2-79; DIN EN 61 000-3-2: 2000; DIN EN 61 000-3-3:1995+A1:2001; DIN EN 55 014-1:2000+A1:2001; DIN EN 55 014-2: 1997 National standards applied: TRD 801 Appropriate internal measures have been taken to ensure that series-production units conform at all times to the requirements of current EU Directives and relevant standards. The signatories are empowered to represent and act on behalf of the company management.English

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