Kärcher SC 6.800 C Quick Reference page 25

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.
No steam
Display - water shortage blinks red and
signal is emitted.
No water in the water reservoir.
 Fill the water reservoir up to the "MAX"
marking.
Display - water shortage lights up red.
No water in the steam boiler. Overheating
protection of the pump was triggered.
 Turn off the appliance.
 Fill the water reservoir up to the "MAX"
marking.
 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 child protection unit forward.
Steam iron "spits out" water!
 Set the thermostat to level •••.
 Rinse or decalcify the boiler of the
steam cleaner.
After breaks during ironing, water drops
will come out of the steam pressure iron.
During longer breaks from ironing, the
steam in the steam line can condense.
 Direct the first burst of steam at a sepa-
rate piece of cloth.
High water output
Steam boiler is decalcified
 Descale the steam boiler.
Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts.
You will find a list of spare parts at the end
of these operating instructions.
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Spare parts
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