Troubleshooting - Kärcher SC 2.500 C Quick Reference

Warning
Do not screw the maintenance lock onto
the appliance during the decalcifying.
Do not use the steam cleaner as long as
there is decalcifying agent in the boiler.
 Completely empty the descaling solu-
tion after 8 hours. A small amount of the
solution will remain in the boiler. There-
fore, you should rinse the boiler two to
three times with cold water to remove
any residues of the descaler.
 Completely empty the steam boiler to
remove existing water (see Fig.
 Allow the storage compartment for the
mains cable to dry.
 Screw the maintenance lock in using
the extension pipe.
 Fill water reservoir (see page 8).
 The steam cleaner is ready to use.
Care of the Accessories
Note: The floorcloth and the terry cloth cov-
er have been pre-washed and can be used
immediately for working with the steam
cleaner.
 You can wash dirty floorcloths and terry
cloth covers in the washing machine at
60°C. Do not use a liquid softener as
this would affect the ability of the cloths
to pick up dirt. You may tumble dry the
cloths.

Troubleshooting

Often, failures have simple causes and you
can do the troubleshooting yourself using
the following overview. If you are in doubt
or if the failure is not listed here please con-
tact the authorized customer service.
Danger
Always disconnect the mains plug and al-
low the steam cleaner to cool down before
performing any maintenance work.
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
Long heating-up time
Steam boiler is decalcified.
 Descale the steam boiler.
Indicator lamp - "water shortage" blinks
red and signal sounds.
No water in the water reservoir.
 Fill the water reservoir up to the "MAX"
marking.
Indicator lamp "water shortage" glows
red.
No water in the steam boiler. Overheating
protection of the pump was triggered.
 Turn off the appliance.
).  Filling the Water Reservoir
 Turn on the appliance.
Water reservoir has not been inserted prop-
erly or is calcified.
 Remove the water reservoir and rinse it.
 Insert the water reservoir and press
downwards until it arrests.
Steam lever cannot be pressed
anymore
Steam switch is secured with the lock /
child-proof lock.
 Move the selector switch for the steam
volume to the front.
Steam boiler is decalcified.
 Descale the steam boiler.
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No steam
High water output
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