General Information; Safety Devices; Description Of The Appliance - Kärcher SC 3 Handbuch

Contents
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Safety Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Effect descaler and adjustment of water hard-
ness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
How to Use the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

General information

Please read these original operating in-
structions and the enclosed safety in-
structions prior to the initial use of your device. Proceed
accordingly. Keep both booklets for future reference or
subsequent owners.
Proper use
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 de-
scribed in these operating instructions. You will not
need any detergent. Please adhere to the safety in-
structions.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recycled. Please
do not place the packaging into the ordinary re-
fuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper re-
cycling.
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 sys-
tems.
Electrical and electronic devices often contain compo-
nents which could potentially pose a danger to human
health and the environment if handled or disposed of in-
correctly. 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
Scope of delivery
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.
Spare parts
Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts. You will find a
list of spare parts at the end of these operating instruc-
tions.
The warranty terms published by the relevant sales
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company are applicable in each country. We will repair
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potential failures of your appliance within the warranty
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period free of charge, provided that such failure is
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caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In
the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer
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or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre.
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Please submit the proof of purchase.
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CAUTION
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Safety devices protect the user and must not be modi-
fied or bypassed.
Pressure controller
Should excessive pressure occur in case of an error, a
safety valve ensures the release into the environment.
Should the device be in danger of overheating, the fuse
disconnects the device from the mains.
If the fuse or the safety valve responds in case of an er-
ror, please contact the competent KÄRCHER customer
service.

Description of the Appliance

 Illustrations on fold-out page 4!
A1 Descaler cartridge
A2 Filling hole for water
A3 Carrying handle
A4 Holder for accessories
A5 Display
a Indicator lamp (green) - line voltage is on
b Indicator light (red) - water shortage
c Indicator light (red) - replace descaler cartridge
d RESET button - set water hardness
A6 Switch - ON
A7 Switch - OFF
A8 Storage holder for floor nozzle
A9 Running wheels (2 ea.)
A10 Mains cable with mains plug
A11 Steering roller
B1 Steam gun
B2 Unlocking button
B3 Selector switch for the steam volume (with child
protection)
B4 Steam lever
B5 Steam hose
C1 Detail nozzle
C2 Round brush
C3 Round brush
C4 Power nozzle
C5 Round brush
D1 Hand nozzle
D2 Terry cloth cover
D3 Microfibre cloth cover
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Warranty

Safety Devices

Fuse
Black
Red
Large
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