Device Description; Initial Start-Up; Installation; Operation - Kärcher SC 1 Original Operating Instructions

Safety lock
The safety lock seals the steam boiler from the steam
pressure present. If the pressure regulator is defective
and overpressure occurs in the steam boiler, an pres-
sure relief valve opens in the safety lock and steam
leaks out through the lock.
Prior to restarting the appliance, contact the responsible
KÄRCHER Customer Service.

Device description

The maximum amount of equipment is described in
these operating instructions. Depending on the model
used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see
packaging).
For the figures, refer to the graphics page.
Illustration A
Safety lock
1
Filling hole for water
2
Steam switch
3
Child lock
4
Carrying handle
5
Mains connection cable with mains plug
6
Indicator light (green) - mains voltage present
7
Steam boiler
8
Steam nozzle
9
Unlocking button
10
** Steam hose
11
Steam gun
12
Unlocking button
13
Steam connector
14
Spotlight nozzle
15
Round brush
16
Power nozzle
17
Manual nozzle
18
Microfibre cover for manual nozzle (1 x)
19
** Microfibre cover for manual nozzle (2 x)
20
** Extension tubes (2 x)
21
Unlocking button
22
** Floor nozzle
23
Hook and loop fastener
24
** Microfibre floor cloth
25
Measuring jug
26
** optional

Initial Start-Up

During initial start-up, a small cloud of smoke may be
emitted from the steam nozzle. The appliance requires
a short run-in time. At the start, the steam output is very
irregular and damp, single droplets of water may even
leak out. The steam volume that leaks out increases
constantly until the maximum quantity has been
reached after approx. 1 minute.
10
Installing accessories
1. Push the open end of the accessory onto the steam
nozzle or steam gun until the unlocking button of the
steam nozzle or steam gun engages.
Illustration F
Illustration I
Illustration J
2. Push the open end of the accessory onto the spot-
light nozzle.
Illustration K
3. Connect the connection pipes with the steam nozzle
or steam gun.
a Push the 1st extension tube onto the steam noz-
zle or steam gun until the unlocking button of the
steam nozzle or steam gun engages.
The connection pipe is connected.
b Push the 2nd extension tube onto the
1st extension tube.
The connection pipes are connected.
Illustration N
4. Push the accessory and/or the floor nozzle onto the
free end of the extension tube.
Illustration O
The accessory is connected.
Disconnecting accessories
1. Push the child lock down.
Illustration G
The switch is locked.
2. Push the unlocking button and pull the parts apart.
Illustration L
Illustration M
Note
Descaling the steam boiler is not required if commer-
cially available distilled water is used.
Note
Warm water reduces the heating-up time.
Note
To do this use the measuring jug supplied. When filling
the water, pay attention to the marking (max. 200 ml).
1. Unscrew the safety lock.
Illustration B
2. Fill a maximum of 200 ml distilled water or tap water
into the steam boiler.
3. Insert the safety lock.
Illustration C
Switch on the appliance
WARNING
Risk of scalding
The appliance has a high water outlet if you incline more
than 30° to the side.
Do not incline the appliance more than 30° (maximum
angle) to the side.
1. Place the appliance on a firm subsurface.
2. Insert the mains plug into a socket.
Illustration D
Indicator light lights up green.
After approx. 3 minutes, the appliance is ready for
use.
Illustration E
3. Push the child lock up.
Illustration G
The switch is unlocked.
English

Installation

Operation

Filling water