SC4 - Nettoyeur à vapeur KARCHER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SC4 KARCHER

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Dear Customer, Please read these original operating instructions and the enclosed safety instructions prior to the initial use of your device. Proceed accordingly. Keep both booklets for future reference or subsequent owners.

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.

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, 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)

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 described in these operating instructions. You will not need any detergent. Please adhere to the safety instructions.

몇 CAUTION Safety devices protect the user and must not be modified or bypassed.

Environmental protection

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 appropriate collection systems. Electrical and electronic devices often contain components which could potentially pose a danger to human health and the environment if handled or disposed of incorrectly. However, these components are necessary for the proper operation of the device. Devices marked with this symbol must not be disposed of with regular household rubbish. Notes about the ingredients (REACH) You will find current information about the ingredients at:

www.kaercher.com/REACH Symbols on the machine

Steam CAUTION - Danger of scalding CAUTION – Please read the operating instructions!

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.

If, in case of a malfunction, there is no water in the boiler, the temperature in the boiler rises. The boiler thermostat turns off the heating. Once the boiler is filled, normal operation can continue.

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 KÄRCHER customer service to arrange for the reset of the safety thermostat.

The maintenance lock acts as a pressure control valve at the same time. It seals the boiler against the steam pressure that builds up in the boiler. If the pressure controller is defect and the steam pressure in the boiler rises, the pressure control valve, and steam is emitted through the maintenance lock to the outside. Please contact your local KÄRCHER customer service before you put the appliance into operation again.

 Connect the accessories to the steam gun.  Operate steam lever.

Description of the Appliance

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Fresh water reservoir filler neck Switch - ON Switch - OFF Indicator lamp - heating (GREEN) Indicator lamp "water shortage" (RED) Carrying handle Holder for accessories Holder for accessories Maintenance lock Storage for mains connection cable Storage holder for floor nozzle Mains cable with mains plug Running wheels (2 ea.) Steering roller

Steam lever Unlocking button Selector switch for the steam volume (with child protection) Steam hose

Round brush Round brush Power nozzle Round brush

Terry cloth cover Microfibre cloth cover

Extension tubes (two tubes)

Side-flaps Microfibre floor cloth Microfibre floor cloth

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Attaching the Accessories

Illustration  Insert steering roller and running wheels and lock them. Illustration Illustration  Connect the required accessories (see Chapter "How to use the 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 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). Illustration  To detach the accessory parts, press the unlocking button and pull the items apart.

Filling the Water Reservoir

The water reservoir may be refilled at any time.

ATTENTION Do not use condensation water from the drier! Do not fill with detergent or other additives (for example fragrances)! Do not use pure distilled water! Max. 50% distilled water and 50% tap water. Do not use collected rain water! You can remove the water reservoir to fill it or you can fill it directly on the appliance. Take off water reservoir  Pull the water reservoir straight up.  Fill the water reservoir up to the "MAX" marking while positioned vertically under the water tap.  Insert the water reservoir and press downwards until it arrests. Directly on the appliance  Pour water from a container into the funnel inlet. Fill up to the "MAX" marking.

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Turning on the Appliance

 Fill the water reservoir up to the "MAX" marking. Illustration  Plug in the mains plug.  Turn on the appliance. Illustration  Indicator lamp "heating on" is blinking (green) Once the indicator lamp (heater) lights up permanently, the steam cleaner is ready to use.

 Place the unit securely on a firm surface.

 Insert the mains plug into a socket.  Press the ON switch to turn on the appliance. Note If there is no or not enough water in the steam boiler, the water pump starts and supplies water from the reservoir into the steam boiler. The filling process may take several minutes.  Wait until the indicator lamp (heater) lights up permanently. The steam cleaner is ready to use.

In case of water shortage, the indicator lamp "water shortage" glows red in the water reservoir and a signal can be heard.  Fill the water reservoir up to the "MAX" marking. Note The water pump tries to fill the steam boiler in short intervals. If the filling process is successful, the red indicator lamp goes off.

Adjusting the Steam Quantity

Use the selector switch for the steam volume to regulate the discharged steam. The selector switch has three positions: 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 direct the steam gun at a separate piece of cloth until the steam is emitted evenly.

Turning Off the Appliance

Illustration  Press the OFF switch to turn off the appliance. Illustration  Push the steam switch until steam discharge stops. Now, the boiler of the appliance is unpressurized.  Move the child protection unit toward the back (steam lever locked).  Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.  Empty the residual water from the water reservoir.

Storing the Appliance

Illustration Illustration  Put the extension pipes into the large accessory compartments.  Insert the manual nozzle and detail nozzle onto each extension pipe.  Attach the big round brush to the small detail nozzle.  Put the small round brush and nozzles into the medium 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 It is recommended to sweep or vacuum the floor prior to using the steam cleaner. This way, the floor is already cleared of dirt/loose 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 furniture, doors, parquet; 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 surfaces with it. ATTENTION 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. 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 of the window frame to prevent damage.

You can use the steam gun without any additional accessories, 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.

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 suited for cleaning difficult access locations, joints, fittings, drains, sinks, toilets, blinds and heaters. Heavy lime scale can be drenched in vinegar prior to steam-cleaning. Let the vinegar penetrate for about 5 minutes. Illustration  Install detail nozzle on the steam gun.

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.

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 corners, grooves, etc. Illustration  Attach the power nozzle to the detail nozzle according to the round brush.

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, kitchen sink). ATTENTION Not suitable for cleaning sensitive surfaces. Illustration  Attach the round brush to the detail nozzle.

Pull the cloth cover over the hand nozzle. Especially well-suited for small washable areas, shower stalls and mirrors. Illustration  Install hand nozzle on steam gun.

Suited for all washable walls 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 surface to be cleaned can lead to streaks during steam cleaning. However, these will disappear with repeated cleaning procedures. Illustration  Connect the extension tubes with the steam gun.  Connect the floor nozzle to the extension tubes. Illustration  Attach the floor cloth to the floor nozzle. – Tip extension tube far forward until it is perpendicular, thereby the side flaps of the floor nozzle fold up down. – Place the floor nozzle on top of the floor cloth, allow the side flaps to slide into the two tabs of the floor cloth. – Tip the extension tube back again, thereby the side flaps lock and the cloth firmly at the floor nozzle. Parking the floor nozzle Illustration  During work breaks, hook the floor nozzle into the parking holder.

 Open the maintenance lock. For this, place the open end of an extension pipe onto the maintenance lock, lock it into the guide and unscrew it.  Fill the boiler with water and swing it strongly. This dissolves lime scaling residing on the boiler bottom. Illustration  Completely empty the steam boiler to remove existing water.

Descaling the Steam Boiler

As limes cale builds up on the boiler walls, we recommend to de scale the boiler in the following intervals (RF = reservoir fillings): Degree of hardness

The hardness of the tap water can be inquired at your water management office or the municipal utilities.  Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.  Allow the steam cleaner to cool down.  Empty the water reservoir.  Remove the accessories from the accessory compartments. Illustration  Open the maintenance lock. For this, place the open end of an extension pipe onto the maintenance lock, lock it into the guide and unscrew it. Illustration  Completely empty the steam boiler to remove existing water.  Use KÄRCHER descaler sticks for descaling. Please follow the dosing instructions on the packaging 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. 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. Illustration  Completely empty the steam boiler to remove existing water.  Allow the storage compartment for the mains cable to dry.  Screw the maintenance lock in using the extension pipe.  Fill the water reservoir  The steam cleaner is ready to use.

Care of the Accessories

Care and maintenance

Rinsing the steam boiler Rinse the steam cleaner boiler at the latest after 10 boiler fillings.  Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.  Allow the steam cleaner to cool down.  Empty the water reservoir.  Remove the accessories from the accessory compartments.

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 tumble.

Often, failures have simple causes and you can do the troubleshooting yourself using the following overview. If you are in doubt or if the failure is not listed here please contact the authorized customer service.

2 soft cloth kit made of high quality microfibre.

Long heating-up time

Microfibre cloth set, soft cover

Steam boiler is decalcified

 Descale the steam boiler.

2 soft covers made of high quality microfibre.

Indicator lamp - "water shortage" blinks red and signal sounds No water in the water reservoir.  Fill the water reservoir up to the "MAX" marking. Indicator lamp "water shortage" glows red No water in the steam boiler. Overheating protection of the pump was triggered.  Turn off the appliance.  Fill the water reservoir  Turn on the appliance. Water reservoir has not been inserted properly or is calcified.  Remove the water reservoir and rinse it.  Insert the water reservoir and press downwards until it arrests. 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.

Steam boiler is decalcified  Descale the steam boiler.

Technical specifications

Power connection Voltage

Microfibre cloth kit for floor nozzle Comfort Plus

6.370-990 5 covers made of cotton Round brush kit 2.863-058 4 round brushes for the detail nozzle Round brush kit with brass bristles 2.863-061 Removal of especially stubborn dirt ideal for insensitive surfaces. Round brush with scraper 2.863-140 Round brush with two rows of heat-resistant bristles and a scraper. Not suitable for sensitive surfaces. Big round brush

Because of large cleaning surface it provides more application possibilities, especially for larger areas.

Power nozzle and extension 2.884-282 For the cleaning of difficult to access areas (such as corners) with increased cleaning power. Turbo steam brush 2.863-159 For cleaning tasks where you would usually have to scrub. Textile care nozzle 4.130-390 For freshening up clothes and textiles. Wallpaper remover 2.863-062 To remove wallpaper and glue residue. Decalcifying sticks (9 pieces) 6.295-206

2000 W Operating pressure max.

Steam volume Continuous steaming Steam push max.

Weight (without accessories)

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