How To Use The Accessories; Care And Maintenance - Kärcher SC 4 Manual

How to Use the Accessories

Important application instructions
Cleaning floor surfaces
It is recommended to sweep or vacuum the floor prior
to using the steam cleaner. This way, the floor is already
cleared of dirt/loose particles prior to the wet cleaning.
Refreshing textiles
Prior to treatment with the steam cleaner, always check
the reaction of the textiles in an inconspicuous location:
Steam at first, then let dry and then check for colour or
shape changes.
Cleaning of Coated or Lacquered Surfaces
When cleaning painted or plastic-coated surfaces, as
found on kitchen and living room furniture, doors, par-
quet; wax, furniture polish, plastic surfaces or paint can
come loose or stains can be created. When cleaning
these surfaces, briefly steam a cloth and wipe the sur-
faces with it.
ATTENTION
Never direct the steam jet at glued edges as the edge
band may loosen. Do not use the steam cleaner on un-
sealed wooden or parquet floors.
Cleaning of Glass
In case of low outside temperatures, especially in the
winter, warm up the window pane by slightly steaming
the entire glass surface. This will prevent tensions on
the surface which might lead to glass breakage.
Then clean the window surface with the hand nozzle
and attachment. Use a squeegee to remove the water
or wipe the surfaces dry.
ATTENTION
Do not direct steam onto the sealed locations of the win-
dow frame to prevent damage.
Steam gun
You can use the steam gun without any additional ac-
cessories, e.g.:
– to remove light wrinkles from hanging clothes by
steaming them at a distance of 10 to 20 cm.
– to remove dust from plants. Here, keep a distance
of 20-40 cm.
– for moist dusting, by briefly steaming the cloth and
wiping the furniture with it.
Detail nozzle
The closer this nozzle is to the contaminated area, the
higher the cleaning effect, as the temperature and the
steam are highest at the nozzle output. Especially suit-
ed for cleaning difficult access locations, joints, fittings,
drains, sinks, toilets, blinds and heaters. Heavy lime
scale can be drenched in vinegar prior to steam-clean-
ing. Let the vinegar penetrate for about 5 minutes.
Illustration
 Install detail nozzle on the steam gun.
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Round brush (small)
The round brush can be installed onto the detail nozzle
as an accessory. Attached brushes can therefore be
used to remove heavy soiling.
ATTENTION
Not suitable for cleaning sensitive surfaces.
Illustration
 Attach the round brush to the detail nozzle.
Hand nozzle
Pull the cloth cover over the hand nozzle. Especially
well-suited for small washable areas, shower stalls and
mirrors.
Illustration
 Install hand nozzle on steam gun.
Floor nozzle
Suited for all washable walls and floor coverings, e.g.
stone floors, tiles and PVC floors. Work slowly on very
dirty surfaces to allow the steam to act on the dirt for a
longer period of time.
Note
Detergent residue or care emulsions that are still pre-
sent on the surface to be cleaned can lead to streaks
during steam cleaning. However, these will disappear
with repeated cleaning procedures.
Illustration
 Connect the extension tubes with the steam gun.
 Connect the floor nozzle to the extension tubes.
Illustration
 Attach the floor cloth to the floor nozzle.
– Tip extension tube far forward until it is perpendic-
ular, thereby the side flaps of the floor nozzle fold
up down.
– Place the floor nozzle on top of the floor cloth, allow
the side flaps to slide into the two tabs of the floor
cloth.
– Tip the extension tube back again, thereby the side
flaps lock and the cloth firmly at the floor nozzle.
Parking the floor nozzle
Illustration
 During work breaks, hook the floor nozzle into the
parking holder.

Care and maintenance

Rinsing the steam boiler
Rinse the steam cleaner boiler at the latest after 10 boil-
er fillings.
 Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
 Allow the steam cleaner to cool down.
 Empty the water reservoir.
 Remove the accessories from the accessory com-
partments.
Illustration
 Open the maintenance lock. For this, place the
open end of an extension pipe onto the mainte-
nance lock, lock it into the guide and unscrew it.
 Fill the boiler with water and swing it strongly. This
dissolves lime scaling residing on the boiler bottom.
Illustration
 Completely empty the steam boiler to remove exist-
ing water.