Safety Devices; Safety Thermostat; General Information; Recycling Information - Kärcher Vaporapid 1701 Betriebsanleitung

K 1701
This steam cleaner has been fitted with various safety
devices to provide multiple protection measures. The
most important safety components are described
below.
4.1 Pressure controller
The pressure controller maintains the boiler pressure
at as constant a level as is possible while the cleaner
is in use. The heater is switched off when the operating
pressure inside the boiler reaches its maximum of 3.2
bar, and switched on again when the pressure drops
as a result of steam being drawn off.
4.2 Low-water thermostat
As the water inside the boiler is consumed, the
temperature around the heater rises. The low-water
thermostat switches the heater off, and the red low-
water warning lamp lights up. The heater is prevented
from switching on again until the boiler has cooled
down, or it has been refilled with water.
5.1 Warranty
The applicable warranty conditions in different
countries are issued by the respective national
distributor of KÄRCHER products. During the warranty
period, any malfunctions of the unit caused by a
material or manufacturing defect will be repaired free
of charge.
In the event of a warranty claim, please take the
cleaner, with accessories and proof of purchase, to
your original dealer or to the nearest authorised
customer service centre.
We will not be held liable for damages occurring as a
consequence of improper handling of the cleaner, or of
failure to observe the Operating Instructions.

5.2 Recycling information

This appliance has been constructed in compliance
with the Directive on Recycling, No. 2243, issued by
the German Association of Engineers.
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4. Safety devices

5. General information

4.3 Safety thermostat

If the low-water thermostat fails and the cleaner
overheats, then the safety thermostat switches the
whole unit off. Contact your authorised KÄRCHER
Customer Service agent so that the safety thermostat
can be reset.
4.4 Safety cap
The safety cap seals off the boiler and keeps the steam
pressure inside. If the pressure controller becomes
defective, and the pressure inside the boiler rises
above 5.7 bar, an overpressure valve opens inside the
safety cap, and steam escapes into the open. Contact
your authorised KÄRCHER Customer Service agent
before using the cleaner again.

EU Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the equipment described below conforms to the
relevant fundamental safety and health requirements of the appropriate
EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the
version marketed by us. This declaration will cease to be valid if any
modifications are made to the machine without our express approval.
Product:
Model:
Relevant EU Directives:
EU Machinery Directive (98/37/EEC)
EU Low-Voltage Equipment Directive (73/23/EEC)
amended by 93/68/EEC.
EU Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC)
amended by 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC.
Harmonised standards applied:
DIN EN 60335–1
DIN EN 60335–2–3
DIN EN 61000–3–3:1995
DIN EN 55014-2:1997
National standards applied: TRD 801
Appropriate internal measures have been taken to ensure that series-
production units conform at all times to the requirements of current EU
Directives and relevant standards.
The signatories are empowered to represent and act on behalf of the
company management.
Dr. B. Graf
Steam cleaner
1.058-xxx, 1.073-xxx, 1.995-xxx,
DIN EN 60335–2–79
DIN EN 61000–3–2:1995
DIN EN 55014–1:1993
S. Reiser
H. Jenner