Switching The Unit On; Switching The Unit Off; Transporting The Unit; Storing The Unit - Kärcher VAPORAPID 1501 Manual

1.4 Switching the unit on

Note: Do not place the unit in an upright position
while it is switched ON. Otherwise the heater will
automatically switch OFF after a short interval,
and the red indicator lamp (13) (low water
warning) will light up.
·
Plug the unit into a mains socket, and switch it on
by means of the steam supply switch (15) and the
heater switch (14). Indicator lamps (10, 11 and
12) should be illuminated.
Note: The full heat rating will only be available if
the modular accessory plug (6) is connected to
the main unit while it is heating up.
·
When the heater indicator lamp (11) extin-
guishes, the system is ready for use.
·
For transporting the unit, switch the heater OFF
by means of the heater switch (14).
·
Make sure that the locking mechanism (4) (child
lock) on the steam gun has been released.
Note: If you push the lock (4) towards the rear,
the steam switch (5) can not be operated. Push
the lock forwards so that the steam switch is
released.
·
When you press the steam switch (5), steam is
expelled from the steam gun. Always direct the
steam gun at a piece of cloth until the steam flows
evenly out of the nozzle.
·
The heater is switched on continually while the
unit is in use (indicator lamp (11) lights up), so
that the pressure inside the boiler is maintained
at a constant level.
·
If you have switched the unit on and there is no
water in the boiler, heater indicator lamp (11) will
light up initially before the low-water thermostat
switches the heater off. The low-water indicator
lamp (13) will then light up.
1.5 Refilling the boiler with water
Note: When the water in the boiler has been used
up, the low-water indicator lamp (13) illuminates.
The safety cap (16) cannot be removed for as long
as there is any pressure remaining inside the unit.
·
Turn the heater OFF with switch (14), but leave
the steam supply switch ON (15).
·
Press the switch (5) on the steam gun until all the
steam has escaped out through the nozzle and
no pressure remains inside the main unit.
·
Remove the safety cap (16) from the main unit.
1. Starting the unit
·
Pour a maximum of 2 litres of tap water into the
boiler.
Caution: Never lift the cleaner by the handle
unless the safety cap (16) is in place!
·
Refit the safety cap tightly, and turn the heater
ON again with switch (14).
·
When the heater indicator lamp (11) ex-
tinguishes, the unit is ready for use again.

1.6 Switching the unit OFF

·
Switch the unit OFF by means of switches (14)
and (15).
·
Remove the modular plug (6) from the main unit,
while lifting up the socket cover at the same time.
·
Remove the plug from the mains socket.
·
Any remaining water can be left inside the unit.

1.7 Transporting the unit

·
If you have been working with the extension tubes
(17) and the floor nozzle (25), it is quite easy to
transport the unit, e.g. up and down stairs.
·
Turn the heater OFF with switch (14), stand the
unit upright, and attach the extension tube to the
retaining bracket (31) on the underside of the
main unit.
Note: The extension tube can only be attached if
the mains cable has not already been wound
round the holder on the main unit.

1.8 Storing the unit

·
Place the hand nozzle, window nozzle, spot
nozzle and other small parts into the accessory
compartment.
·
Wind the cable around the holder on the base of
the main unit. Insert both extension tubes into the
recesses in the base of the unit.
·
Ensure that the brushes are allowed to cool down
without the bristles becoming deformed in the
process.
Important: If you wish to leave the unused water
in the boiler until the next use, do not store the
unit in the vertical position (safety cap may
become stuck due to furring). If you wish to store
the unit for a longer period of time or in the vertical
position, please drain the water off completely.

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