Refilling Water; Storing The Appliance; How To Use The Accessories; Important Application Instructions - Kärcher SC 1.020 Kurzanleitung

Adjusting the Steam Quantity
Use the selector switch for the steam volume to regulate
the discharged steam. The selector switch has three po-
sitions:
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.
Note:
The heating of the steam cleaner is turned on in
regular intervals during the operation of the appli-
ance in order to maintain the pressure in the boiler
at a constant level. When the heating is turned on,
the orange indicator lamp (heater) lights up.

Refilling Water

Water needs to be filled into the boiler, if the steam vol-
ume decreases during work and no more steam is emit-
ted in the end.
Note:
The safety lock cannot be opened as long as slight pres-
sure remains in the boiler.
 Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
 Push the steam switch until steam discharge stops.
Now, the boiler of the appliance is unpressurized.
 Remove the safety lock from the device.
 Fill the boiler with a maximum of 1 liters of fresh tap
water.
 Screw the safety cap back onto the device.
 Insert the mains plug into a socket.
 The orange indicator lamp goes out after approxi-
mately 8 minutes.
The steam cleaner is ready to use.
Turning Off the Appliance
 Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
 Push the steam switch until steam discharge stops.
Now, the boiler of the appliance is unpressurized.

Storing the Appliance

 Illustration
– Put the extension pipes into the large accessory
compartments.
– Insert the manual nozzle and detail nozzle onto
each extension pipe.
– Put the round brush into the medium acessory
compartments.
– 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.
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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.
You can use the steam gun without any additional ac-
cessories, e.g.:
– to remove odours and 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.
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