Switching The Unit Off; Transporting The Unit - Kärcher Vaporapid 1701 Betriebsanleitung

1.4 Switching the unit on
Note: Do not place the unit in an upright position
while it is switched ON. Otherwise the heater will
automatically switch OFF after a short interval, and
the red indicator lamp (13) (low water warning) will
light up.
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Plug the unit into a mains socket, and switch it on by
means of the steam supply switch (15) and the heater
switch (14). Indicator lamps (10, 11 and 12) should
be illuminated.
Note: The full heat rating will only be available if the
modular accessory plug (6) is connected to the
main unit while it is heating up.
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When the heater indicator lamp (11) extinguishes,
the system is ready for use.
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For transporting the unit, switch the heater OFF by
means of the heater switch (14).
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Make sure that the locking mechanism (4) (child
lock) on the steam gun has been released.
Note: If you push the lock (4) towards the rear, the
steam switch (5) can not be operated. Push the
lock forwards so that the steam switch is released.
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When you press the steam switch (5), steam is
expelled from the steam gun. Always direct the
steam gun at a piece of cloth until the steam flows
evenly out of the nozzle.
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The heater is switched on continually while the unit
is in use (indicator lamp (11) lights up), so that the
pressure inside the boiler is maintained at a
constant level.
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If you have switched the unit on and there is no
water in the boiler, heater indicator lamp (11) will
light up initially before the low-water thermostat
switches the heater off. The low-water indicator
lamp (13) will then light up.
1.5 Refilling the boiler with water
Note: When the water in the boiler has been used up,
the low-water indicator lamp (13) illuminates.
The safety cap (16) cannot be removed for as long as
there is any pressure remaining inside the unit.
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Turn the heater OFF with switch (14), but leave the
steam supply switch ON (15).
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Press the switch (5) on the steam gun until all the
steam has escaped out through the nozzle and no
pressure remains inside the main unit.
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Remove the safety cap (16) from the main unit.
1. Starting the unit
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Pour a maximum of 2 litres of tap water into the
boiler. The heating-up time can be shortened by
using warm water.
Caution: Never lift the cleaner by the handle unless
the safety cap (16) is in place!
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Refit the safety cap tightly, and turn the heater ON
again with switch (14).
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When the heater indicator lamp (11) extinguishes,
the unit is ready for use again.

1.6 Switching the unit OFF

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Switch the unit OFF by means of switches (14) and
(15).
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Remove the modular plug (6) from the main unit,
while lifting up the socket cover at the same time.
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Remove the plug from the mains socket.
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Any remaining water can be left inside the unit.

1.7 Transporting the unit

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If you have been working with the extension tubes
(17) and the floor nozzle (25), it is quite easy to
transport the unit, e.g. up and down stairs.
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Turn the heater OFF with switch (14), stand the unit
upright, and attach the extension tube to the
retaining bracket (31) on the underside of the main
unit.
Note: The extension tube can only be attached if
the mains cable has not already been wound round
the holder on the main unit.
1.8 Storing the unit (A)
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Place the hand nozzle, window nozzle, spot nozzle
and other small parts into the accessory
compartment.
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Wind the cable around the holder on the base of the
main unit. Insert both extension tubes into the
recesses in the base of the unit.
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Ensure that the brushes are allowed to cool down
without the bristles becoming deformed in the
process.
Important: If you wish to leave the unused water in
the boiler until the next use, do not store the unit in
the vertical position (safety cap may become stuck
due to furring). If you wish to store the unit for a
longer period of time or in the vertical position,
please drain the water off completely.
K 1701
11
English