Kärcher SC 2 Upright EasyFix Manual De Instrucciones página 6

fied electrician as per IEC 60364-1.
device in wet rooms, e.g. bathroom, connected to sock-
ets with upstream residual current device.
the mains connection cable with mains plug is undam-
aged each time before using the device. To avoid any
possible danger, a damaged mains connection cable
must be immediately replaced by the manufacturer, or
the authorised customer service department or a quali-
fied electrician. Do not damage the power supply and
extension cable by running over it, crushing or yanking
it or similar. Protect the power supply cable from heat,
oil and sharp edges. Unsuitable electrical extension
cables can be dangerous. Only use electrical extension
cables with a splash guard and a diameter of at least
2
3x1 mm . Only replace couplings on the power supply
or extension cable with those with the same splash
guard and the same mechanical strength.
walls with sockets carefully.
from the mains during longer operating breaks, after use
or before performing any maintenance work.
carry out servicing work when the mains plug is pulled
and the steam cleaner has cooled down.
Operation
DANGER
Operation in explosive atmos-
pheres is prohibited. When using the device in hazard
zones (e.g. service stations), adhere to the respective
safety regulations.
WARNING
Risk of scalding. Never touch the
steam jet with your hand from a close distance, and do
not direct it at people or animals.
from high water output if you tilt the device more than
30° to the side during use.
of scalding on the hot steam boiler. Allow the steam boil-
er to cool down before filling it with water.
to SC 3 / SC 3 Upright devices
appliance and accessory parts, particularly the floor
cleaning cloth and the hand cover cool down before
touching them. Risk of scalding. Do not use the appli-
ance for cleaning pressure tanks as this poses a burst-
ing and explosion hazard.
floor nozzle. Ensure that no part of the body gets under
the floor nozzle. Never operated the floor nozzle without
wearing shoes. Risk of scalding. Only operate the ap-
pliance once it is fully assembled and functional. Risk
of scalding. Let the appliance cool down fully before put-
ATTENTION
ting it away.
cleaning agents or other supplements.
Never disconnect accessories from the device while
steam is being expelled.
disconnecting accessory parts. Allow the device to cool
down first. Never open the maintenance / safety lock
during operation. Allow the device to cool down first.
Do not clamp the steam lever / steam key during op-
eration. Replace a damaged steam hose immediately
with a steam hose as recommended by the manufactur-
er. Do not steam any objects which contain harmful
substances (e.g. asbestos).
CAUTION
Only operate or store the device
in accordance with the description or figure.
the device and the accessories, in particular the power
supply cable, safety lock and steam hose, to make sure
it is in proper safe and reliable condition before opera-
tion each time. Do not use the device if it is damaged.
Replace damaged components immediately.
switch on the device when water is present in the steam
boiler. The device may otherwise overheat, see the
Only operate the
Check that
Clean tiled
Disconnect the device
Only
Danger of scalding
Only affects SC 1 devices
Does not apply
Risk of scalding. Let the
Risk of scalding from the
Do not fill with any
WARNING
Hot water may drip out when
Check
Only
Troubleshooting chapter of the operating instructions.
Accidents or damage due to the device falling over.
Before all actions with or on the device, you must make
sure that it is stable.
ATTENTION
peratures below 0 °C.
pervised while it is connected to the mains. Do not use
the appliance as a humidifier or heater.
room is well ventilated when working with the appliance
and afterwards.
store the device outdoors.
pour solvents, liquids containing solvents or undiluted
acids (e.g. detergents, petrol, paint thinner and acetone)
into the boiler/water reservoir.
block the nozzles or damage the water level indicator.
Do not fill with condensate water from a dryer, collected
rainwater, detergents or additives (e.g. scents). Fill the
water reservoir with a maximum of 1 l / 0,5 l of tap water.
Applies to SC 3 / SC 3 Upright devices only
ter can block the nozzles or damage the water level in-
dicator. Do not fill with pure distilled water, condensation
from a dryer, collected rain water, detergents or addi-
tives (e.g. fragrances), use a maximum of 50% distilled
water mixed with tap water.
Remove the water reservoir for filling
a Pull the water reservoir vertically in an upward di-
rection
b Fill the water reservoir vertically with tap water or
a mixture of tap water and a maximum of 50%
distilled water up to the "MAX" marking.
c Insert the water reservoir and press down until it
clicks into place.
Fill the water reservoir directly at the device
Risk
a Fill tap water or a mixture of tap water and a max-
imum of 50% distilled water up to the "MAX"
marking in the filling hole for the water reservoir.
Applies only to SC 4 and SC 5 devices
Note
Refilling water
1 Switch off the device.
2 Allow the device to cool down.
3 Unscrew the safety lock.
4 Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler.
5 Fill a maximum of 200 ml distilled water or tap water
into the steam boiler.
6 Insert the safety lock.
Applies only to SC 1 devices
1 Switch off the appliance.
2 Allow the appliance to cool down.
3 Unscrew the safety lock.
4 Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler.
5 Fill a maximum of 1 l distilled water or tap water into
the steam boiler.
6 Insert the safety lock.
Applies only to SC 2 devices
For upright machines
WARNING
the appliance on even, horizontal surfaces. Do not lay
the appliance on its side during operation. Do not use
the appliance above head height or horizontally e.g. to
clean walls, work surfaces or windows.
3 Upright only
CAUTION
place the device on a firm, flat surface.
the device when performing cleaning work.
Do not operate the device at tem-
Never leave the device unsu-
Ensure the
Protect the device from rain. Do not
Device damage. Never
Unsuitable water can
Unsuitable wa-
Refilling water
Risk of scalding. Only operate
Applies to SC
In order to guarantee stability,
Do not carry