Kärcher SGV 6/5 Manual page 27

 Unlock the closure of the wastewater
container and remove the lid.
 Empty the wastewater reservoir.
Putting Down the Accessories
During short interruptions of work, the floor
nozzle can be brought into the parking po-
sition and the steam suction pipe can be
snapped in place.
Turn off the appliance
 Set the rotary switch on the appliance to
"0/OFF".
 Pull out the mains plug.
Self-cleaning
Only SGV 8/5:
 Set the rotary switch on the appliance to
self-cleaning.
prepare
self-cleaning
-Alternating display-
Self-cleaning
see quick start
 Fold out the holder for the floor nozzle
(parking position).
 Remove the floor nozzle from the steam
suction pipe.
 Snap the steam suction pipe in the re-
tainer (bottom) and the holder (top) in a
way that the handle points outwards.
self-cleaning
 Press the steam switch briefly. Self-
cleaning starts.
Self-cleaning
# # # # _ _ _ _ _ _
Self-cleaning proceeds automatically. Time
elapsed is displayed.
Self-cleaning
completed
start
After each operation
 Empty and dry the fresh water tank.
 Empty and dry the detergent container
(SGV 8/5).
 Empty, clean and dry the wastewater
container.
 Thoroughly clean accessories: Clean
handle, steam suction hose and acces-
sory plug using a damp cloth. Clean the
remaining accessories with hot water
and dry.
 Clean the outside of the appliance with
a damp cloth.
 Clean visible dirt off the appliance using
a warm, damp cloth and detergent, or
disinfect, as necessary.
WARNING
Risk of growth of microbial organisms! Select
the cleaning area for the appliance, such that
contamination of the surrounding area, food
and food-processing tools and machines,
e.g. due to spray water, can be ruled out.
Storing the Appliance
 Press the locking mechanism of the ac-
cessory plug and pull the accessory
plug out of the accessory outlet.
 Allow accessories to dry sufficiently and
place them in the accessory tray.
 Empty fresh water container.
 Only SGV 8/5: Empty and clean deter-
gent container.
Illustration
 Store floor nozzle, steam suction pipes,
steam suction hose and power cable as
shown in the illustration.
 Remove all water from the appliance
prior to longer periods of non-use to
avoid offensive odours.
 Allow appliance to dry sufficiently:
Slightly pull out the wastewater, fresh
water, and detergent container and
open the cover of the accessory tray.
 Place the appliance in a dry room and
secure it from unauthorized use.
Note: Always allow the brushes to cool
down so that any deformation of the bristles
is avoided.
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