SG 44 - Steam cleaner Kärcher - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SG 44 Kärcher

Teile-Nr. Kabellänge CN 6.650-597.0 7,5 m 12 DE– 1 Please read and comply with these original instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or subsequent own- ers. – Before first start-up it is definitely nec- essary to read the safety indications Nr. 5.956-345.0! – The non-compliance of the operating and safety instructions may lead to damages of the appliance and to dan- gers for the operator and other persons. – In case of transport damage inform ven- dor immediately. Notes about the ingredients (REACH) You will find current information about the ingredients at: www.kaercher.com/REACH DANGER Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe injuries or death. 몇 WARNING Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to severe injuries or death. 몇 CAUTION Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to minor injuries. ATTENTION Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to property damage. – The machine is designed for generating steam and vacuum cleaning liquids and solid substances according to the de- scription in this Operating Instructions Manual. – This appliance is suitable for commer- cial use. – This appliance is not suitable for indus- trial use. Contents Environmental protection ... EN 1 Danger or hazard levels ... EN 1 Proper use ... EN 1 Symbols on the machine... EN 2 Overview ... EN 2 Safety Devices ... EN 2 Cleaning methods ... EN 3 Start up ... EN 3 Operation ... EN 3 How to use the accessories ... EN 5 Transport... EN 6 Storage ... EN 6 Care and maintenance ... EN 6 Troubleshooting ... EN 7 Warranty ... EN 7 Accessories and Spare Parts . EN 7 EU Declaration of Conformity . EN 8 Technical specifications ... EN 9 Environmental protection The packaging material can be recycled. Please do not throw the packaging material into household waste; please send it for recycling. Old appliances contain valuable materials that can be recycled; these should be sent for recy- cling. Batteries, oil, and similar substances must not enter the environment. Please dispose of your old appliances using appro- priate collection systems. Danger or hazard levels Proper use 13EN– 2 Steam CAUTION - Danger of scalding Illustration 1 Safety lock (steam boiler) 2 Operating field 3 Steam hose 4 Reset key - Descaling 5 Steam switch 6 Accessory compartment 7 Cover of the appliance connector 8 Steam plug 9 Carrying handle 10 Cable hook 11 Hood 12 Container closure (fresh water tank) 13 Terry cloth cover 14 Funnel inlet 15 Hand nozzle 16 Window nozzle (option) 17 Power cord 18 Retaining clip 19 Floor nozzle with bristles 20 Floor cleaning cloth (floor nozzle with bristles) 21 Round brush 22 Power nozzle (red) 23 Extension piece 24 Floor nozzle with lamellae 25 Detail nozzle (120 mm) 26 Detail nozzle (180 mm) 27 Floor cleaning cloth (floor nozzle with lamellae) 28 Locking knob 29 Extension tube 30 Lock (child-proof lock) 31 Steam gun Illustration 1 Switch - pump fresh water tank 2 Indicator lamp - heating (yellow) 3 Indicator lamp - water shortage steam boiler (red) 4 Temperature display 5 Rotary knob for VAPOHYDRO regula- tion 6 Rotary knob for steam quantity control- ler 7 Working temperature range 8 Indicator lamp - Descaling (white) 9 Indicator light - water shortage fresh water tank (red) 10 Switch - heating (ON/OFF) – The operating elements for the cleaning process are yellow. – The controls for the maintenance and service are light gray. Safety devices serve for the protection of the user and must not be put out of opera- tion or bypassed with respect to their func- tion. The pressure controller keeps the boiler pressure during the operation as constant as possible. The heating is turned off if the 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. When the water in the boiler becomes ex- hausted, the temperature of the heating in- creases. The low-water thermostat turns off the heating, and the red low-water indicator lamp "water shortage" lights up. The heat- ing is prevented from being turned on again until the boiler has cooled down or been re- filled with water. Symbols on the machine Risk of burns on account of hot surfaces! Overview Device elements Operating field Colour coding Safety Devices Pressure controller Water shortage thermostat 14 EN– 3 – If the low-water thermostat fails and the appliance overheats, the safety thermo- stat turns off the steam cleaner. – Please contact your local KÄRCHER customer service to arrange for the re- set 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 de- fective and the steam pressure in the boiler rises above 5.7 bar, 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 ap- pliance into operation again. Always test the compatibility of the fabrics on a hidden spot prior to treating them with the appliance: Steam first, then allow to dry before checking for colour changes or de- formation. When cleaning painted or plastic-coated surfaces, as found on kitchen and living room furniture, doors, parquet, linoleum; wax, furniture polish, plastic surfaces or paint can come loose or stains can be cre- ated. When cleaning these surfaces, briefly steam a cloth and wipe the surfaces with it. Preheat window panes during seasons with especially low temperatures. In order to do so, lightly steam the entire glass surface from a distance of approx. 50 cm. This will prevent tensions on the surface which might lead to glass breakage. Lift up the cover of the socket in the de- vice and tightly plug the steam connec- tor into the device. The pins of the plug must lock into the cover of the appli- ance connector. Connect the required accessories (floor nozzle, hand nozzle or detail nozzle) to the steam gun. Slide the parts together until the locking button locks into the steam gun. Use the extension pipes if necessary. Slide the parts together until the respec- tive locking button locks into place. Press down on the locking knob to sep- arate the accessories. Note: The use of distilled water (no lime- scale build-up) is possible, however, leads to faster wear of the boiler; thus, it is not recommended. Check safety lock for tight seating. Unscrew the container closure from the fresh water tank. Attach the funnel inlet to the fresh water tank and snap into place by a rotating motion. Fill max. 2 litres of fresh water into the fresh water tank. 몇 WARNING Do not use detergent. Unlock and remove the funnel inlet. Screw the container closure onto the fresh water tank. The temperature indicator shows whether the operation is taking place in the correct temperature range (working temperature range). Safety thermostat Safety lock Cleaning methods Refreshing textiles Cleaning of Coated or Lacquered Surfaces Cleaning of Glass Start up Attaching the Accessories Fill up with water Operation Temperature display 15EN– 4 Insert the mains plug into the socket. Switch on the device with the switch - pump fresh water tank and with the switch - switch on heating. The indicator lamps illuminate. Note: The full heating performance is only available if the steam plug is connected to the appliance during the heating-up period. Once the indicator lamp "heating" has gone out, the system is ready for use. Note: Do not place the appliance into an upright position while it is running. Other- wise, the heating will turn off automatically after a brief period and the indicator lamp "water shortage" will illuminate in red. Switch the heating off by means of the switch while the appliance is being transported. Actuate the steam switch, steam will es- cape. Always direct the steam gun at a separate piece of cloth until the steam is emitted evenly. – The heating of the steam cleaner is turned on during operation of the appli- ance (indicator lamp glows yellow) in order to maintain the pressure in the boiler at a constant level. – If the device is switched on without wa- ter, initially, the indicator lamp "heating" will glow yellow until the water shortage thermostat switches the heating off. Af- ter that, the indicator lamp "water short- age" glows red. When working with standard accesso- ries, regulate the steam volume via the rotary knob on the device. Note: If the steam quantity regulation is set to a small quantity, steam may continue to be emitted after the steam switch has been released until the pressure in the steam hose is reduced. This pressure can be re- lieved even faster by briefly setting the steam quantity regulation to a large vol- ume. – In wet areas, you can also wash away the dirt instead of absorbing it with the cloth. For this, set the moisture of the steam to regulate via VAPOHYDRO regulation by means of the rotary knob. The higher the humidity of the steam, i.e. the more water is contained in the steam jet, the higher the rinsing effect. If you turn the rotary knob in the coun- ter-clockwise direction to the highest quantity (+), a hot water jet is issued, and the highest rinsing effect is achieved. – We recommend using the VAPOHY- DRO in connection with the detail noz- zle for cleaning the bathroom. – Turn the rotary knob of the VAPOHY- DRO regulation in the clockwise direc- tion to the smallest quantity (-) when working with cloths (floor nozzles, man- ual nozzle) in order to have as little moisture in the steam jet as possible. The dirt loosening power of the steam is improved this way. Note: If the rotary knob of the VAPOHY- DRO regulation is turned in the counter- clockwise direction to the highest quantity (+), the boiler is depleted faster. Note: Once the water in the fresh water tank is used up, a signal is issued and the indicator light for "water shortage fresh wa- ter tank" lights up red. Fill the fresh water tank with a maxi- mum of 2 litres of fresh tap water using the filling funnel. Once the indicator lamp "heating" has gone out, the system is ready for use. Note: If the pump does not deliver any wa- ter in spite of the fresh water tank being full, the boiler must be descaled. Turning on the Appliance Steam quantity regulation VAPOHYDRO regulation with rotary knob Refilling Water 16 EN– 5 DANGER Scalding danger! Hot water may drip out of the accessory parts while you are detach- ing them! Never disconnect accessory parts while steam is escaping. Switch the appliance off at the switches. Fold down the cover of the socket in the device and pull the steam connector out of the device. Disconnect the mains plug from the socket. Note: You can leave the residual water in the appliance. Place the manual nozzle, detail nozzles and small parts into the accessories storage box. Coil the power cord around the cable hooks while the device is standing. Insert the extension pipes individually into the recesses on the appliance floor. Note: Always allow the brushes to cool down so that any deformation of the bristles is avoided. Note: Detergent residue or care emulsions that are still present on the surface to be cleaned can lead to streaks during steam cleaning. However, these will disappear with repeated cleaning procedures. Application examples for use of the steam gun without accessories: – Elimination of odours and wrinkles from hanging pieces of clothing, by steaming them from a distance of 10-20 cm. – Removing dust from plants. Here, keep a distance of 20-40 cm. – Moist dusting, by briefly steaming the cloth and wiping the furniture with it. – The closer you hold the nozzle to the dirty spot, the higher the cleaning effect as temperature and pressure of the steam reach their maximum values im- mediately when they are emitted from the nozzle. – The detail nozzle with the different at- tachment is suited for cleaning difficult to access points, such as corners, grooves, etc. as well as blinds, central heaters, toilets, stainless steel, mirrors, mirrors, fixtures, coated and enameled surfaces, loosening of stains. – The power nozzle increases the emis- sion speed of the steam. Therefore, it is well-suited for cleaning very tough dirt, blowing out corners, grooves, etc. Note: The round brush is not suitable for cleaning sensitive surfaces. – For abrasive cleaning of stubborn soil- ing. – 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. – For hygienic cleaning of smooth surfac- es, because of higher surface tempera- ture. – For a hygienical cleaning result steam directly on the hard surface with a work- ing speed of max. 30 cm per second. Additionally set VAPOHYDRO to mini- mum position and steam pressure to maximum position. Removing the Accessories Turning Off the Appliance Storing the Appliance How to use the accessories Steam gun Detail nozzle Floor nozzle Floor nozzle with bristles Floor nozzle with lamellae 17EN– 6 Flip and replace floor cloth regularly to im- prove the dirt pickup. 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. 몇 CAUTION Do not insert fingers between the clamps. Suited for small washable areas, shower stalls, mirrors or furniture cloth material. Pull the terry cloth cover over the man- ual nozzle. Order no. 4.130-115.0 Apply steam to the glass surface from a distance of approximately 20 cm until the surface is moistened evenly. Switch off the steam supply. Strip the glass surface in straight lines from the top to the bottom using the rub- ber lip. Wipe the rubber lip and the bottom edge of the window dry after each strip. Order no. 2.863-076.0 You can use the wallpaper remover with the steam cleaner to remove wallpapers. Apply wallpaper remover to the edge of a wallpaper length and let the steam settle in until the wallpaper is fully mois- tened (approx. 10 seconds). Reset wallpaper remover without switching off. Lift the soaked piece of wallpaper using a flat trowel, and pull it off the wall. In case of woodchip wallpaper that has been painted several times, the steam may not be able to soak the wallpaper. If this happens, you need to prepare accordingly with a nail roller. 몇 CAUTION Risk of injury and damage! Observe the weight of the appliance when you transport it. For transport over short distances: Switch off the heating, bring the device into an upright position, grab the device on the carrying handle and extension tube to carry it. When transporting in vehicles, secure the appliance according to the guide- lines from slipping and tipping over. 몇 CAUTION Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight of the appliance in case of storage. This appliance must only be stored in inte- rior rooms. DANGER Always disconnect the mains plug and al- low the steam cleaner to cool down before performing any maintenance work. Illustration Rinse the boiler of the steam cleaner boiler at the latest after 5 boiler fillings. Fill the boiler with water and shake it strongly. This dissolves lime scaling re- siding on the boiler bottom. Empty water out. As limescale also builds up on the boiler walls, we recommend to descale the boiler using KÄRCHER Bio descaler RM 511. The KÄRCHER Bio descaler RM 511 is a product based on citric acid, which is com- pletely biodegradeable. ATTENTION Only use products approved by KÄRCHER to exclude any damages of the appliance. Disconnect the mains plug from the socket. Completely empty the steam boiler. Using the floor cleaning cloth Hand nozzle Window nozzle (option) Wallpaper remover (optional) Transport Storage Care and maintenance Rinsing the boiler Descaling the boiler 18 EN– 7 Completely dissolve two bags of descaler by stirring it in 2 liters of warm water. Fill the descaling solution into the boiler and allow to react for approximately 8 hours. DANGER Do not screw the steam boiler safety cap on the appliance during the descaling. Do not use the appliance as long as there is des- caling agent in the boiler. Pour out the descaling solution. Rinse the boiler at least two more times with cold water to ensure that there is no res- idue left behind in the boiler. Turn on the appliance. Press the reset key until the indicator lamp "Descaling" goes off. The appliance is ready for use again. After approx. 50 operating hours, the indicator lamp "Descaling" shows the next neces- sary descaling process. Note: Never fill descaler into the fresh wa- ter tank as this damages the pump. Illustration Using soiled water can occlude the filter. This is shown by extraordinaly long run times of the pump or a complete malfunc- tion. Replace the filter. DANGER Always disconnect the mains plug and al- low the steam cleaner to cool down before performing any maintenance work. DANGER Repair works may only be performed by the authorized customer service. Refill water. Decalcify appliance. If malfunction can not be fixed, the de- vice must be checked by customer ser- vice. The warranty terms published by our com- petent sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential fail- ures of your accessory within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or de- fects in fabrication. In the event of a warran- ty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service cent- er. Please submit the proof of purchase. Only use original accessories and spare parts, they ensure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device. For information about accessories and spare parts, please visit www.kaercher.com. Only use special accessories approved by the manufacturer. Filter replacement Troubleshooting Indicator lamp "water shortage" glows red Indicator lamp "Descaling" glows white Customer Service Warranty Accessories and Spare Parts Special accessories Name Part no.: Bio descaler RM 511 (3x 100 g of powder) 6.290-239.0 Caddy cart 6.962-239.0 Round brush kit with brass bristles 2.863-075.0 Round brush kit 2.863-077.0 Micro fibre cloth 6.905-921.0 19EN– 8 We hereby declare that the machine de- scribed below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circulation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the machine is modified without our prior approval. 5.957-470 The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company man- agement. Authorised Documentation Representative S. Reiser Alfred Kärcher GmbH Co. KG Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 - 40 71364 Winnenden (Germany) Phone: +49 7195 14-0 Fax: +49 7195 14-2212 Winnenden, 2016/04/01 EU Declaration of Conformity Product: Steam cleaner Type: 1.092-xxx Relevant EU Directives 2014/35/EU 2014/30/EU Applied harmonized standards EN 55014–1: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2011 EN 55014–2: 2015 EN 60335–1 EN 60335–2–54 EN 61000–3–2: 2014 EN 61000–3–3: 2013 EN 62233: 2008 Applied national standards TRD 801 CEO Head of Approbation 20 EN– 9 Technical specifications Electrical connection Mains voltage V 220-240 Frequency Hz 1~ 50-60 Voltage in the steam gun V 24 Type of protection -- IPX4 Protective class -- I Performance data Heating output W 2300 Pump W 50 Max. operating pressure MPa (bar) 0,4 (4,0) Permitted operating pressure MPa (bar) 0,6 (6,0) Max. work temperature °C 145 Heating time per litre of water min approx. 4.5 Steam quantity (max.) g/min 82 Dimensions and weights Typical operating weight kg 8,0 Max. water capacity l 4,0 Tank content l 2,0 Boiler capacity l 2,4 Length x width x height mm 475 x 320 x 275 Power cord H05VV-F 3x1,0 mm

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