Storing The Appliance; How To Use The Accessories; Important Application Instructions - Kärcher SC 5 Iron Kit Originalbetriebsanleitung

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 un-
til it arrests.
Directly on the appliance
 Pour water from a container into the funnel inlet. Fill
up to the "MAX" marking.
Turning on the Appliance
 Place the unit securely on a firm surface.
 Insert the mains plug into a socket.
 Rotate the selector switch to steam level selection
range from the OFF position.
Display - heater blinks green.
 Wait until the heater display lights up permanently.
The steam cleaner is ready to use.
Notes
If there is no or not enough water in the steam boil-

er, the water pump starts and supplies water from
the reservoir into the steam boiler. The filling pro-
cess may take several minutes.
 The appliance briefly closes the valve every 60
seconds. This will prevent the valve from sticking.
There will be a slight audible click. The steam de-
livery is not impaired by this.
Refilling Water
In case of water shortage, the water shortage display
lights up red and a signal can be heard.
 Fill the water reservoir up to the "MAX" marking.
Notes
 Every time there is not enough water in the steam
boiler, the pump automatically supplies water from
the water reservoir into the steam boiler. If the wa-
ter reservoir is empty, the water pump is not able to
fill the steam boiler and the steam tapping is
blocked.
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
The emerging steam is regulated by a selector switch.
Depending on the type of contamination and its severi-
ty, this selector switch offers adjustment possiblities
from the minimum steam level (slight contamination) to
the max. steam level (severe contamination).
For severe contamination located in difficult to access
areas, there is the vapohydro function.
Adjusting the steam quantity
 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.
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Turning Off the Appliance
Illustration
 Rotate the switch to the OFF position to turn off the
appliance.
 Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
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).
 Press the cover of the appliance connector to the
bottom and disconnect the steam plug from the ap-
pliance connector.
 Empty the residual water from the water reservoir.

Storing the Appliance

Illustration
Illustration
 Store the round brush in the accessory compartment.
 Insert the manual nozzle onto each extension pipe.
 Put the extension pipes into the large acessory
holders.
 Insert the point stream nozzle into the accessory
storage 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.
 Stow away the mains cable in the accessory holder
for the mains cable.

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, par-
quet; 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 sur-
faces with it.
ATTENTION
Never direct the steam jet at glued edges as the edge
band may loosen. Do not use the steam cleaner on un-
sealed 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 win-
dow frame to prevent damage.
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