SC 1.030 B - Steam cleaner Kärcher - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SC 1.030 B Kärcher

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• Schutzgrad IP X4 Schutzklasse I Leistungsdaten Heizleistung 1500 W Heizleistung Bügeleisen 750 W Betriebsdruck max. 0,32 MPa Aufheizzeit 8 Minuten Dampfmenge max. 40 g/min Maße Dampfkessel 1,0 l Länge 380 mm Breite 254 mm Höhe 260 mm Gewicht (ohne Zubehör) 2,9 kg 12 DE– 5 Dear Customer, Please read and comply with these original instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or subsequent owners. Use the steam cleaner only for private house- holds. The appliance is intended to be used with steam and can be used with the appropriate accesso- ries as described in these operating instructions. You will not need any detergent. Please adhere to the safety instructions. Danger Immediate danger that can cause severe injury or even death. 몇 Warning Possible hazardous situation that could lead to severe injury or even death. Caution Possible hazardous situation that could lead to mild injury to persons or damage to property. Steam CAUTION - Danger of scalding 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 your old appliances using appro- priate collection systems. Notes about the ingredients (REACH) You will find current information about the ingre- dients at: www.kaercher.com/REACH The scope of delivery of your appliance is illus- trated on the packaging. Check the contents of the appliance for completeness when unpack- ing. In the event of missing accessories or any trans- port damage, please contact your dealer. Illustrations on Page 2 1 Unscrew the safety lock and fill the steam cleaner with a max. of 1 litre of water. 2 Screw in safety cap. 3 Insert the steam plug into the appliance con- nector. 4 Insert the mains plug into a socket. Both indicator lamps must illuminate. 5 Wait until the orange indicator lamp goes out. 6 Connect the accessories to the steam gun. The steam cleaner is ready to use. Contents General information
• EN Quick Reference p. 5
• EN p. 5
• Description of the Appliance EN Safety instructions p. 6
• EN Operation p. 6
• EN p. 7
• How to Use the Accessories EN Maintenance and care p. 8
• EN Troubleshooting p. 10
• EN Technical specifications p. 11
• EN General information Proper use Symbols in the operating instructions Symbols on the machine Environmental protection Scope of delivery Quick Reference 13EN– 6 These operating instructions describe the maxi- mum equipment. Depending on the model, there are differences in the scopes of delivery (see packaging). Illustrations on fold-out page! Danger The appliance may not be used in areas where a risk of explosion is present. If the appliance is used in hazardous areas the corresponding safety provisions must be observed. Never use the appliance in pools containing water. The device should not be used to clean elec- trical appliances such as oven, exhaust, mi- cro-wave, televisions, lamps, hair-dryer, electrical heating systems, etc. Check the faultless condition of the appli- ance and the accessories before using it. Otherwise, the appliance must not be used. Please check in particular the power cord, the safety lock, and the steam hose. If the power cord is damaged, please ar- range immediately for the exchange by an authorized customer service or a skilled electrician. Please arrange for the immediate exchange of a damaged steam hose. You may only use a steam hose that is recommended by the manufacturer (see spare parts list for the order number). Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands. Never use the appliance to clean objects containing hazardous substances (e.g. as- bestos). Never touch the steam jet from a short dis- tance with your hands and never direct the steam jet to persons or animals (risk of scalds). 몇 Warning The appliance may only be connected to an electrical supply which has been installed in accordance with IEC 60364. The appliance may only be connected to al- ternating current. The voltage must corre- spond with the type plate on the appliance. In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect the appliance to sockets with a series connected RCD adapter. Unsuitable extension cables can be hazard- ous. Only use a splashproof extension cable with a minimum section of 3x1 mm². The connection between power cord and ex- tension cable must not lie in water. Description of the Appliance A1 Appliance connector with cover A2 Indicator lamp (green) – line voltage is on A3 Indicator lamp - heater (ORANGE) A4 Safety cap A5 Holder for accessories A6 Parking holder A7 Mains cable with mains plug A8 Transport wheel (2x) A9 Steering roller B1 Steam gun B2 Unlocking button B3 Selector switch for the steam volume (with child protection) B4 Steam lever B5 Steam hose B6 Steam plug C1 Detail nozzle C2 Round brush D1 Hand nozzle D2 Terry cloth cover E1 Extension tubes (two tubes) E2 Unlocking button F1 Floor nozzle F2 Retaining clip F3 Terry floor cloth Option G1 Steam pressure iron G2 Upper steam button G3 Indicator lamp - heater (ORANGE) G4 Lower steam button G5 Steam lock G6 Temperature controller G7 Steam plug Safety instructions 14 EN– 7 p. 11

If couplings of the power cord or extension cable are replaced the splash protection and the mechanical tightness must be ensured. The operator must use the appliance cor- rectly. When working with the appliance, he must consider the local conditions and pay due care and attention to other persons, in particular children, who are nearby. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with re- duced physical, sensory or mental capabili- ties or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruc- tion concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards in- volved. Children shall not play with the appli- ance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Never leave the appliance unattended when it is in operation. Be very careful while cleaning tiled walls with sockets. Caution Make sure that the power cable or extension cables are not damaged by running over, pinching, dragging or similar. Protect the power cable from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Never fill solvents, solvent-containing liquids or undiluted acids (e.g. detergents, benzene, paint thinner, and acetone) into the water reservoir as these substances affect the ma- terials used on the appliance. The appliance must provide of a stable ground. Use and store the unit only in accordance with the specifications in the description and/ or figure. The steam switch must not be locked during the operation. Protect the appliance from rain. Do not store outside. Caution Safety devices protect the user and must not be modified or bypassed. The pressure controller keeps the boiler pres- sure during the operation as constant as possi- ble. The heating is turned off if the maximum operating pressure of 4 bar is reached in the boil- er and is reactivated in case of a pressure drop in the boiler due to steam tapping. The safety thermostat turns off the appliance if the boiler thermostat and the pressure controller fails and the appliance overheats in case of a malfunction. Please contact your local KÄRCH- ER customer service to arrange for the reset of the safety thermostat. The safety lock seals the boiler against the steam pressure that builds up in the boiler. If the pressure controller is defect and the steam pres- sure 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 KÄRCHER customer service before you put the appliance into opera- tion again. Safety Devices Pressure controller Safety thermostat Safety lock 15EN– 8

Illustration Insert steering roller and transport wheels and lock them. Abdeckung der Gerätesteckdose öffnen. Tightly insert the steam plug into the appli- ance connector. The plug must click into place audibly. To disconnect: Press the cover of the appliance connector down and disconnect the steam plug from the appliance connector. Illustration Connect the required accessories (see Chapter "Using 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 Use the extension pieces if necessary. To do so, connect one or both extension pieces to the steam gun. Insert the required accesso- ries on the free end of the extension piece. Danger Hot water may drip out of the accessory parts while you are detaching them! Never detach ac- cessory parts while steam streams out - risk of scalding! Move the selector switch for the steam vol- ume back (steam lever locked). Illustration To detach the accessory parts, press the un- locking button and pull the items apart. Note: If you always use usual commercial dis- tilled water it is not necessary to descale the boil- er. Caution Do not use condensation water from the drier! Do not fill in detergents or other additives! Remove the safety cap from the device. Completely empty the steam boiler to re- move existing water (see Fig. ). Fill the boiler with a maximum of 1 liters of fresh tap water. Note: You can cut down the heating-up time by using warm water. Screw the safety cap back onto the device. Place the unit securely on a firm surface. Caution The appliance must not be carried during clean- ing. Insert the mains plug into a socket. Both indicator lamps must illuminate. Caution Do not turn the appliance on without water in the boiler. Otherwise, the appliance may overheat (see Help with faults). The orange indicator lamp goes out after ap- proximately 8 minutes. The steam cleaner is ready to use. Use the selector switch for the steam volume to regulate the discharged steam. The selector switch has three positions: Set selector switch to the required steam vol- ume. While operating the steam switch, always di- rect the steam gun at a separate piece of cloth until the steam is emitted evenly. Note: The heating of the steam cleaner is turned on in regular intervals during the op- eration of the appliance 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. Water needs to be filled into the boiler, if the steam volume decreases during work and no more steam is emitted in the end. Note: The safety lock cannot be opened as long as slight pressure remains in the boiler. Push the steam switch until steam discharge stops. Now, the boiler of the appliance is un- pressurized. Disconnect the mains plug from the socket. Remove the safety cap from the device. Danger A residual amount of steam may be emitted when you open the safety lock. Be careful when Operation Attaching the Accessories Removing the Accessories Fill up with water Turning on the Appliance Adjusting the Steam Quantity Maximum steam volume Reduced steam volume No steam - child protection Note: In this lever position, the steam le- ver cannot be used. Refilling Water 16 EN– 9 opening the safety lock, there is a risk of scald- ing. Fill the boiler with a maximum of 1 liters of fresh tap water. Danger If the boiler is hot, there is the risk of scalding as the water may splash back during the filling proc- ess! Do not fill any detergents or other additives into the boiler! Screw the safety cap back onto the device. Insert the mains plug into a socket. The orange indicator lamp goes out after ap- proximately 8 minutes. The steam cleaner is ready to use. Disconnect the mains plug from the socket. Press the cover of the appliance connector to the bottom and disconnect the steam plug from the appliance connector. Illustration – Put the extension pipes into the large aces- sory compartments. – Insert the manual nozzle and detail nozzle onto each extension pipe. – Put the round brush into the medium acesso- ry compartments. – 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. Prior to treatment with the steam cleaner, always check the reaction of the textiles in an inconspic- uous location: Steam at first, then let dry and then check for colour or shape changes. When cleaning painted or plastic-coated surfac- es, as found on kitchen and living room furniture, doors, parquet; wax, furniture polish, plastic sur- faces or paint can come loose or stains can be created. When cleaning these surfaces, briefly steam a cloth and wipe the surfaces with it. Caution 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. In case of low outside temperatures, especially in the winter, warm up the window pane by slight- ly steaming the entire glass surface. This will prevent tensions on the surface which might lead to glass breakage. Caution Do not direct steam onto the sealed locations of the window frame to prevent damage. You can use the steam gun without any addition- al accessories, e.g.: – to remove odours and wrinkles from hanging clothes by steaming them at a distance of 10 to 20 cm. – to remove dust from plants. Here, keep a dis- tance of 20-40 cm. – for moist dusting, by briefly steaming the cloth and wiping the furniture with it. The closer this nozzle is to the contaminated ar- ea, the higher the cleaning effect, as the temper- ature and the steam are highest at the nozzle output. Especially suited for cleaning difficult ac- cess locations, joints, fittings, drains, sinks, toi- lets, blinds and heaters. Heavy limescale can be drenched in vinegar prior to steam-cleaning. Let the vinegar penetrate for about 5 minutes. The round brush can be installed onto the detail nozzle as an accessory. Attached brushes can therefore be used to remove heavy soiling. Caution Not suited for the cleaning of sensitive surfaces. Illustration Attach the round brush to the detail nozzle. Pull the terry cloth cover over the manual nozzle. Especially well-suited for small washable areas, shower stalls and mirrors. Suited for all washable wall 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 surfaces to be cleaned, can lead to smears when steam cleaned. How- ever, these will disappear with repeated cleaning procedures. Turning Off the Appliance Storing the Appliance How to Use the Accessories Important application instructions Refreshing textiles Cleaning of Coated or Lacquered Surfaces Cleaning of Glass Steam gun Detail nozzle Round brush Hand nozzle Floor nozzle 17EN– 10

Illustration Attach the floor cloth to the floor nozzle. 1 Fold the floor cloth the long way and place the floor nozzle on top of it. 2 Open holding clamps. 3 Place the cloth ends into the openings. 4 Close the holding clamps. Caution Do not insert fingers between the clamps. Illustration During work breaks, hook the floor nozzle into the parking holder. Danger The steam pressure iron must not be used if it has been dropped, shows visible signs of damage or if it leaks. 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. Nev- er 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. 몇 Warning The steam pressure iron and its connecting cable must be kept out of reach of children under the age of 8 during the heating and cooling down periods. The steam pressure iron must be used and placed on a stabile surface. Note: We recommend using the Kärcher ironing table with active steam extraction (2.884-933.0). This ironing table has been designed to match your new steam cleaner. It facilitates and, thus, accelerates the ironing process substantially. In any case, you should use an ironing table which is covered with a mesh-type underlay allowing the steam to pass through. Tightly insert the steam plug of the iron into the appliance connector. The plug must click into place audibly. Make sure that there is fresh tap water in the boiler of the steam cleaner. Start-up the steam cleaner according to the description. Wait until the steam cleaner is ready to use. All fabrics can be steam ironed. Delicate imprints or fabrics should be ironed on the reverse or ac- cording to the manufacturer’s specifications. Note:For these sensitive textiles, we recom- mend using the KÄRCHER non-stick ironing sole BE 6006 (Bestell-Nr. 2.860-142.0). Adjust the temperature control of the steam iron within the notched range (•••/MAX). As soon as the indicator lamp of the heater of the iron switches off, you can start ironing. Note: The sole plate must be hot to prevent the steam from condensing on the sole plate and dripping onto the garment to be ironed. Use the top or bottom steam switch. – Steaming at intervals: Press the steam switch. Steam will be emitted while the switch is pressed. – Continuous steaming: Pull the latch for the steam switch toward the rear until it locks in. Steam will escape continuously. To unlock, push the lock forward. Direct the first burst of steam at the start of the ironing process or after ironing breaks at a separate piece of cloth until the steam is emitted evenly. You can hold the iron in an upright position to apply steam to curtains, dresses, etc. Note:Even if you iron without steam, there must be water in the boiler. Adjust the temperature of the iron according to the garment you want to iron. Note:Please observe the ironing and washing in- structions in your garment. As soon as the indicator lamp of the heater of the iron switches off, you can start ironing. Parking the floor nozzle Steam iron Steam ironing Dry ironing

• •• Cotton, linen 18 EN– 11 Danger Always disconnect the mains plug and allow the steam cleaner to cool down before performing any maintenance work. Rinse the steam cleaner boiler at the latest after 5 boiler fillings. Fill the boiler with water and shake it strong- ly. This dissolves lime scaling residing on the boiler bottom. Empty water out. Note: If you always use usual commercial dis- tilled water it is not necessary to descale the boil- er. As limescale builds up on the boiler walls, we recommend to descale the boiler in the following intervals (RF=reservoir fillings): Note: Please contact your Conservancy Board or the local water supply company to inquire about the hardness of your water. Disconnect the mains plug from the socket. Allow device to cool down. Remove the safety cap from the device. Completely empty the steam boiler to re- move existing water (see Fig. ). 몇 Warning Only use products approved by KÄRCHER to exclude any damages of the appliance. User the KÄRCHER decalcifier sticks (order no. 6.295-047) to decalcify the water. Please follow the dosing instructions on the packag- ing while using the decalcifying solution. Caution Use caution when filling and emptying the steam cleaner. The descaling solution can have an ag- gressive effect on delicate surfaces. Pour the descaling solution into the boiler and allow it to react for approximately 8 hours. 몇 Warning Do not screw the safety lock on the appliance during the decalcifying. Do not use the steam cleaner as long as there is decalcifying agent in the boiler. Completely empty the descaling solution af- ter 8 hours. A 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. Completely empty the steam boiler to re- move existing water (see Fig. ). Note: The floorcloth and the terry cloth cover have been pre-washed and can be used imme- diately for working with the steam cleaner. You can wash dirty floorcloths and terry 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 cloths. Maintenance and care Rinsing the boiler Descaling the boiler Degree of hardness ° dH mmol/l RF I soft 0- 7 0-1,3 55 II medium 7-14 1,3-2,5 45 III hard 14-21 2,5-3,8 35 IV very hard >21 >3,8 25 Care of the Accessories 19EN– 12 Often, failures have simple causes and you can do the troubleshooting yourself using the follow- ing overview. If you are in doubt or if the failure is not listed here please contact the authorized customer service. Danger 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 au- thorized customer service. Descale the steam boiler. Turn off the appliance. See „Refilling Water“ Page 8. Steam switch is secured with the lock / child- proof lock. Move the selector switch for the steam vol- ume to the front. During longer breaks from ironing, the steam in the steam line can condense. Direct the first burst of steam at a separate piece of cloth. Set the thermostat to level •••. Rinse or decalcify the steam boiler. Press the steam gun until less water is emit- ted. Descale the steam boiler. Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts. You will find a list of spare parts at the end of these operating instructions. 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, provid- ed 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) Subject to technical modifications! Troubleshooting Long heating-up time Steam boiler is decalcified. No steam No water in the steam boiler. Steam lever cannot be pressed anymore After breaks during ironing, water drops will come out of the steam pressure iron. Steam iron "spits out" water! High water output Steam chamber too full. Steam boiler is decalcified. Spare parts Warranty Technical specifications Electrical connection Voltage 220-240 1~50/60

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