Refilling Water; How To Use The Accessories - Kärcher SC 1.020 Operating Instructions Manual

Refilling Water

Water needs to be filled into the boiler, if the
steam volume decreases during work and
no more steam is emitted in the end.
Note: The safety lock cannot be opened as
long as slight pressure remains in the boil-
er.
 Disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
 Push the steam switch until steam dis-
charge stops. Now, the boiler of the ap-
pliance is unpressurized.
 Remove the safety cap from the device.
Danger
A residual amount of steam may be emitted
when you open the safety lock. Be careful
when opening the safety lock, there is a risk
of scalding.
 Fill the boiler with a maximum of 1 liters
of fresh tap water.
Danger
If the boiler is hot, there is the risk of scald-
ing as the water may splash back during
the filling process! Do not fill any detergents
or other additives into the boiler!
 Screw the safety cap back onto the de-
vice.
 Insert the mains plug into a socket.
 The orange indicator lamp goes out af-
ter approximately 8 minutes.
The steam cleaner is ready to use.
Turning Off the Appliance
 Disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
Storing the Appliance
 Illustration
Put the extension pipes into the large
–
accessory compartments.
Insert the manual nozzle and detail noz-
–
zle onto each extension pipe.
Put the round brush into the medium
–
acessory compartments.
Hook the floor nozzle into the parking
–
position.
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Wrap the steam hose around the exten-
–
sion pipes and insert the steam pistol
into the floor nozzle.

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, parquet; wax, furni-
ture polish, plastic surfaces or paint can
come loose or stains can be created. When
cleaning these surfaces, briefly steam a
cloth and wipe the surfaces with it.
Caution
Never direct the steam jet at glued edges
as the edge band may loosen. Do not use
the steam cleaner on unsealed wooden or
parquet floors.
Cleaning of Glass
In case of low outside temperatures, espe-
cially 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 break-
age.
Then clean the window surface with the
hand nozzle and attachment. Use a squee-
gee to remove the water or wipe the surfac-
es dry.
Caution
Do not direct steam onto the sealed loca-
tions of the window frame to prevent dam-
age.