Operation; Interrupting Operation - Kärcher SC 3 Handbuch

Operation

 Illustrations on fold-out page 3!
Assemble the appliance
Illustration
 Insert steering roller and runningwheels and lock
them.
Illustration
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 Connect the required accessories (see Chapter
"How to use the accessories") to the steam gun. In-
sert the open end of the accessory on the steam
gun and push onto the steam gun until the unlock-
ing button of the steam gun locks into place.
Illustration
 Use the extension tubes if necessary. To do so,
connect one or both extension tubes to the steam
gun. Insert the required accessories on the free
end of the extension tube.
Removing the Accessories
 Move the selector switch for the steam volume
back (steam lever locked).
Illustration
 To detach the accessory parts, press the unlocking
button and pull the items apart.
Filling the Water Reservoir
The water reservoir may be refilled at any time.
ATTENTION
Do not use condensation water from the drier!
Do not fill with detergent or other additives (for example
fragrances)!
 Fill the water tank with a maximum of 1 litre of fresh
tap water.
Turning on the Appliance
ATTENTION
In order to guarantee the optimum functionality of the
descaler cartridge, the device must be set to the local
water hardness prior to the first operation.
Further information concerning the device setting can
be found in Chapter "Effect descaler cartridge and set-
ting of water hardness".
 Place the unit securely on a firm surface.
 Insert the mains plug into a socket.
 Press the ON switch to turn on the appliance.
 Indicator lamp glows green.
 The device is ready for use after approx. 30 seconds.
Note
During the first steaming after removal and reinserting
the cartridge the blast of steam can still be a little weak.
The device requires a short break-in period, as the car-
tridge has to be filled with water first. This is why the
steam discharge is unsteady at first and single water
drops may exit. The amount of escaping steam increas-
es continuously until the maximum amount is reached
after approx. 30 seconds.
Refilling Water
In case of a water shortage in the water tank, the water
shortage indicator light is continuously on.
 Fill the water reservoir
The descaler cartridge remains fixated in the de-
vice.
Notes
 Fill in the water via the lid of the descaler cartridge.
This way a steady steam output is always guaran-
teed.
 As soon as the water tank is filled with water again,
the red indicator light goes out.
 The device is equipped with a dry run protection for
the pump. Should the pump run dry for a longer pe-
riod of time, e.g. because of an incorrectly installed
cartridge, the pump switches off and the indicator
light for water shortage flashes red.
 In order to operate the device again, the device
must be switched off and back on. In the process it
must be ensured that the cartridge is inserted cor-
rectly and there is enough water in the water tank.
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.

Interrupting operation

If the device is not used for more than 20 minutes,
please switch off the device for energy conservation
purposes.
 Press the OFF switch to turn off the appliance.
Turning Off the Appliance
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 Press the OFF switch to turn off the appliance.
 Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
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 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).
ATTENTION
If the device is not used for a longer period of time (ap-
prox. 2 months), please empty the water tank. This
avoids decomposition of the water.
Illustration
 Completely empty the water tank to remove exist-
ing water.
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