Cleaning Methods; Start Up; Operation - Kärcher SG 4/4 Manual

Safety thermostat
– If the low-water thermostat fails and the
appliance overheats, the safety thermo-
stat turns off the steam cleaner.
– Please contact your local KÄRCHER
customer service to arrange for the re-
set of the safety thermostat.
Safety lock
– The safety lock seals the boiler against
the steam pressure that builds up in the
boiler. If the pressure controller is de-
fective and the steam pressure in the
boiler rises above 5.7 bar, a pressure
control valve in the safety lock opens,
and steam is emitted through the lock to
the outside.
– Please contact your local KÄRCHER
customer service before you put the ap-
pliance into operation again.

Cleaning methods

Refreshing textiles
Always test the compatibility of the fabrics
on a hidden spot prior to treating them with
the appliance: Steam first, then allow to dry
before checking for colour changes or de-
formation.
Cleaning of Coated or Lacquered
Surfaces
When cleaning painted or plastic-coated
surfaces, as found on kitchen and living
room furniture, doors, parquet, linoleum;
wax, furniture polish, plastic surfaces or
paint can come loose or stains can be cre-
ated. When cleaning these surfaces, briefly
steam a cloth and wipe the surfaces with it.
Cleaning of Glass
Preheat window panes during seasons with
especially low temperatures. In order to do
so, lightly steam the entire glass surface
from a distance of approx. 19.7 in (50 cm).
This will prevent tensions on the surface
which might lead to glass breakage.
Attaching the Accessories
 Lift up the cover of the socket in the de-
vice and tightly plug the steam connec-
tor into the device. The pins of the plug
must lock into the cover of the appli-
ance connector.
 Connect the required accessories (floor
nozzle, hand nozzle or detail nozzle) to
the steam gun. Slide the parts together
until the locking button locks into the
steam gun.
 Use the extension pipes if necessary.
Slide the parts together until the respec-
tive locking button locks into place.
 Press down on the locking knob to sep-
arate the accessories.
Fill up with water
Note: The use of distilled water (no lime-
scale build-up) is possible, however, leads
to faster wear of the boiler; thus, it is not
recommended.
 Check safety lock for tight seating.
 Unscrew the container closure from the
fresh water tank.
 Attach the funnel inlet to the fresh water
tank and snap into place by a rotating
motion.
 Fill max. 0.5 gal (2 litres) of fresh water
into the fresh water tank.
WARNING
Do not use detergent.
 Unlock and remove the funnel inlet.
 Screw the container closure onto the
fresh water tank.
Temperature display
The temperature indicator shows whether
the operation is taking place in the correct
temperature range (working temperature
range).
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Start up

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