SC 3 Upright EasyFix - Steam cleaner Kärcher - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SC 3 Upright EasyFix Kärcher

• Dauerdampfen g/min 40 Füllmenge Wassertank l 0,5 Maße und Gewichte Gewicht (ohne Zubehör) kg 3,1 Länge mm 314 Breite mm 207 Höhe mm 1185 General notes p. 11
• Intended use p. 11
• Environmental protection p. 11
• Accessories and spare parts p. 11
• Scope of delivery p. 11
• Warranty p. 11
• Safety devices p. 11
• Device description p. 12
• Initial Start-Up p. 12
• Installation p. 12
• Operation p. 12
• Important application instructions p. 14
• How to use the Accessories p. 14
• Care and service p. 15
• Troubleshooting guide p. 17
• Technical data English Symbols on the device (according to type of appliance) 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. If the device overheats, the fuse disconnects the device from the power supply. Before re-commissioning the device, contact the re- sponsible KÄRCHER Customer Service. Device description 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, refer to the graphics page. Illustration A 1 Button/switch area 2 Switch - Off 3 Switch - On 4 Indicator light (red) - replace decalcification cartridge. 5 RESET button - set water hardness - confirmation after cartridge replacement 6 LED operating indicator Flashing red - mains voltage present and device is heating up Green - device is ready for operation 7 Display for steam stage setting 8 Button for steam stage setting 9 Steam stage 1 - Wood 10 Steam stage 2 - Carpet 11 Steam stage 3 - Tiles/Stone 12 Handle 13 Wall anti-slip handle 14 Steam lever 15 Cable hook with cable fastener 16 Decalcification cartridge 17 Filling hole for water 18 Water reservoir with reservoir cover and carrying handle 19 Mains connection cable with mains plug 20 Unlocking button for floor nozzle 21 Floor nozzle 22 Hook and loop fastener 23 Microfibre floor cloth (1 x) 24 ** Microfibre floor cloth (2 x) 25 ** Abrasive floor cloth (1 x) 26 Carpet glider ** optional Initial Start-Up ATTENTION Device damage due to calcification The decalcification cartridge only works properly if you adjust the device to the local water hardness before op- erating it for the first time. Set the device to the local water hardness. Set the device to the current water hardness before us- ing it in an area with a different water hardness (e.g. af- ter a move) p. 1712

1. Insert the decalcification cartridge into the water res-

ervoir and press it firmly into place. Illustration F

2. Set the water hardness, see chapter Setting the wa-

ter hardness. Note 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. 30 seconds. Note Please note that here it is set to steam stage 3 (tiles/ stone), since the running-in period will otherwise be ex- tended. Installation Installing the handle bar

1. Hold the basic device.

2. Fit the handle bar all the way to the end stop into the

basic device until it audibly latches into place. The handle bar must sit tightly in the device. Illustration B Installing the floor nozzle

1. 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. Illustration C Operation Unwinding the power cord 몇 WARNING Risk of electric shock If the power cable is not completely unwound, the dan- ger exists of you straining and damaging the mains ca- ble by overestimating the range of the cable. Always completely unwind the power cable. Risk of burns, surface of appliance be- comes hot during operation Risk of scalding from steam Read operating instructionsEnglish 13 Note The lower cable holder can be rotated by 360° for re- moving the cable. The upper cable hook cannot be ro- tated.

1. Turn the lower cable holder upwards.

2. Completely remove the power cable from the cable

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 J Filling 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 Unsuitable water can block the nozzles. Do not use condensation from the clothes dryer for fill- ing. Do not use collected rain water for filling. Do not use cleaning agents or other additives (e.g. scents) for filling. Note The decalcification cartridge must be installed in the wa- ter reservoir when filling the water reservoir. Filling the water reservoir directly on the device

2. Open the water reservoir cover and fill the water res-

ervoir with max. 0.5 L tap water, directly at the de- vice. Illustration G

3. Close the reservoir cover.

Removing the water reservoir for filling

2. Turn the lower cable hook upwards.

3. Pull the water reservoir vertically upwards by the

4. Open the water reservoir cover and fill the water res-

ervoir with max. 0.5 L tap water. Illustration H

5. Close the water reservoir cover.

6. Insert the water reservoir and press downwards until

it locks 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 a solid wall. ATTENTION Device damage due to incorrectly set water hard- ness The decalcification cartridge only works properly if the device is adjusted to the local water hardness. The de- vice may calcify if the water hardness is set incorrectly. Adjust the device to the local water hardness before first operation, see chapter Setting the water hardness. Note 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. 30 seconds. Note Please note that here it is set to steam stage 3 (tiles/ stone), since the running-in period will otherwise be ex- tended.

1. Place the device on a firm surface.

2. Insert the mains plug into a socket.

3. Press the On switch.

4. The LED operating indicator flashes red.

5. The LED operating indicator lights up constant

reen after approx. 30 seconds. Illustration N The device is ready for use. Regulating the steam volume The steam volume setting depends on the surface to be cleaned. Press the button with the direction arrows on the handle repeatedly until the desired steam stage is selected. Illustration P 3 different steam stages are available: 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 O Refilling water Note The water level can be seen through the transparent fresh water tank. When topping up the water, the decalcification cartridge remains secured in the device. Tiles/stone - maximum steam stage Carpet - medium steam stage Wood - minimum steam stage14 English Open the water reservoir cover and fill the water res- ervoir with max. 0.5 L tap water, directly at the de- vice. Illustration G

Remove the water reservoir, open the water reser- voir cover and fill the water reservoir with max. 0.5 L tap water, see chapter Filling water. Illustration H Interrupting operation ATTENTION Material damage due to condensate/moisture See the chapter Storing the device to prevent material damage during longer work breaks. In order to save energy, we recommend that you switch off the device for breaks in operation of longer than 20 minutes.

1. Press the OFF switch.

Illustration S Switching off the device

1. Press the OFF switch.

Illustration S The device is switched off.

2. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

Illustration T 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.

3. Drain the water reservoir.

Illustration U Storing the device 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/carpet glider and dry the floor nozzle/the device after finishing the floor clean- ing work. Do not place or store the device on heat-sensitive sur- faces.

1. Remove the floor cleaning cloth or floor cleaning

cloth and carpet glider, see the chapter Floor nozzle and carpet glider. Illustration D Illustration E

2. Remove moisture from the floor nozzle/device.

3. Wind the power cable around the upper and lower

cable hooks. Illustration V

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

or on the wall. Illustration I

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

from frost. Important application instructions Cleaning the floor areas We recommend sweeping the floor or vacuum cleaning it before 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 polish, 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, and al- so 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 residue or care emulsions on the surface to be cleaned can lead to streaks during steam cleaning, which will disappear however once these have been used several times. 몇 CAUTION Beware of burns to your feet The floor nozzle/floor 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 clea ning clot h with suitable footwear.

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

a Place the floor cleaning cloth with the hook and loop fastener pointing upwards on the floor. b Place the floor nozzle onto the floor cleaning cloth, applying slight pressure. Illustration D The floor cleaning cloth will stick to the floor nozzle of its own accord due to the hook and loop fastener. Micro fibre cloth The microfibre floor cloth is suitable for cleaning stone floors and PVC floors, and also sealed wooden floors such as parquet and laminate. The microfibre floor cloth is also suitable for freshening carpets when used in con- junction with the carpet glider. 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.English 15 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 lift the floor nozzle up. Illustration D Note Initially, the floor cleaning cloth's hook and loop fastener strip is very strong and cannot be removed from the floor nozzle 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 device 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 device af- ter installation. Remove the floor nozzle only when sending the device for servicing.

2. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

4. Hold the device by the handle.

5. Actuate the unlocking button on the floor nozzle.

6. The floor nozzle releases from the device and can

be removed. Illustration W

7. Store the device safely in a horizontal position.

Carpet glider The carpet glider is used for freshening up carpets. ATTENTION Beware of damaging the carpet glider and carpet Contamination on the carpet glider, as well as heat and moisture penetration, can result in the carpet being damaged. Use the carpet glider only with a microfibre floor cloth on the floor nozzle. Steam clean using only the correct steam stage when using the carpet glider (see the display indicator on the handle, carpet floor covering symbol - medium steam stage). Prior to the application, also check the heat resistance and impact of steam on the carpet at an insignificant spot using the smallest steam volume. Observe the cleaning instructions from the carpet man- ufacturer. Prior to using the carpet glider, make sure that the car- pet has been vacuumed and that stains have been re- moved. Prior to use and following operating pauses, remove any possible water accumulation (condensate) in the device by evaporating the condensate into a drain (with- out floor cleaning cloth / with accessories). In order to prevent too much moistening and to avoid the risk of damage due to temperature effects, do not di- rect the steam continuously onto one spot (maximum 5 seconds). Do not use the carpet glider on deep-pile carpets. Fastening the carpet glider to the floor nozzle

1. For fastening the floor cleaning cloth to the floor

nozzle, please refer to chapter Floor nozzle. Illustration D

2. Using light pressure, allow the floor nozzle to slide

into the carpet glider and engage there. Illustration E

3. Start cleaning the carpet.

Removing the carpet glider from the floor nozzle 몇 CAUTION Beware of burns to your feet The carpet glider can heat up during the steaming pro- cess. Do not operate or remove the carpet glider bare-footed or using open sandals. Only operate or remove the carpet glider using suitable footwear.

1. Press the strap on the carpet glider downwards us-

2. Lift the floor nozzle upwards.

Illustration E Care and service Draining the water reservoir ATTENTION Device damage due to water putrefaction If the 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. Press the OFF switch.

The device is switched off.

2. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

3. Remove the reservoir cover.

4. Drain the water reservoir.

The cartridge can remain the water reservoir. Illustration U Replacing the decalcification cartridge ATTENTION Device damage and shortened service life If the replacement intervals (indicator light) for the de- calcification cartridge are not observed, there is a risk of device damage and the service life of the device may be shortened. Observe the replacement intervals (indicator light). Note The replacement intervals depends on the local water hardness. Areas with hard water (e.g. III/IV) have a higher replacement interval than areas with soft water (e.g. I/II). Indicator lamp at end of the run time The "decalcification cartridge indicator light" indicates when the decalcification cartridge has to be replaced: ● The indicator light flashes 2 hours before the run time expires. Illustration R ● The indicator light flashes more quickly 1 hour be- fore the run time expires. ● The indicator light and the LED strip on the device light up when the run time of the decalcification car- tridge has expired. The floor covering symbols on the handle do not light up. The pump switches off automatically (no water steam) to prevent damage to the device.16 English 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. 30 seconds. Note Removing the water reservoir makes it easier to remove and install the decalcification cartridge.

1. Press the OFF switch.

The device is switched off.

2. Remove the reservoir cover.

3. Remove the decalcification cartridge.

5. Press the On switch.

The device is switched on.

6. Press and hold the RESET button for 4 seconds.

The "replace decalcification cartridge" indicator light goes out and the run time for the decalcification car- tridge starts again. Illustration Q

7. Allow the device to heat up.

8. Press and hold the steam lever for approximately 30

seconds to vent the decalcification cartridge. Setting the water hardness ATTENTION Device damage due to calcification Without a decalcification cartridge, the device may cal- cify if the water hardness is set incorrectly. Always work with a decalcification cartridge. Set the device to the local water hardness. Set the device to the current water hardness before us- ing it in an area with a different water hardness (e.g. af- ter a move). Note Your water board or municipal utilities authority can pro- vide information on hardness of tap water. The water hardness is set using the RESET button. The water hardness setting is stored until a new setting (e.g. after a move) is made. The device is set to the highest water hardness (level IV) in the factory. The device indi- cates the set water hardness with flash pulses. Water hardness levels and flash pulses Note The anti-calcification effect of the decalcification car- tridge is activated as soon as the reservoir is filled 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 cartridge can discolour on contact with water due to the mineral content in the water, which is no cause for concern and has no negative effects on the device, cleaning work or the functionality of the car- tridge. Note Do not pause for longer than 15 seconds when setting as the device will otherwise be set automatically to the last selected water hardness or the highest water hard- ness set during initial start-up.

1. Connect the mains plug.

2. Make sure that the device is switched off.

3. Hold the RESET button pressed and switch on the

device. Illustration Q After approximately 2 seconds, the indicator light flashes and signals the current water hardness set- ting with the number of pulses.

4. Release the RESET key.

The device is set to water hardness level IV at the factory and the indicator light therefore flashes 4 times in succession.

5. You can cycle between the different water hardness

levels by pressing the RESET button repeatedly un- til the desired water hardness level is reached.

6. Once the desired water hardness level has been

reached, press and hold the RESET button for 3 seconds to store the selected water hardness level. The indicator light for the water hardness lights up to confirm saving. Care of accessories (Accessories - depending on scope of delivery) Note 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