General information Environmental protection Dear Customer, The packaging material can be recy- Please read and comply with cled. Please do not place the packag- these original instructions prior ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but to the initial operation of your appliance and arrange for the proper recycling.
In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect Safety instructions the appliance to sockets with a series connected RCD adapter. Danger The appliance may not be used in areas Unsuitable extension cables can be where a risk of explosion is present. hazardous.
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Use and store the unit only in accord- Safety Devices ance with the specifications in the de- Caution scription and/or figure. Safety devices protect the user and must The steam switch must not be locked not be modified or bypassed. during the operation.
Description of the Appliance A1 Indicator lamp (green) – B4 Steam lever line voltage is on B5 Steam hose A2 Indicator lamp - heater (ORANGE) C1 Detail nozzle A3 Safety cap C2 Round brush A4 Holder for accessories D1 Hand nozzle A5 Storage holder for floor nozzle D2 Terry cloth cover A6 Mains cable with mains plug...
Quick Reference 1 Unscrew the safety lock and fill the 4 Wait until the orange indicator lamp steam cleaner with a max. of 1 litre of goes out. water. 5 Connect the accessories to the steam 2 Screw in safety cap. gun.
Attaching the Accessories Turning on the Appliance Illustration Place the unit securely on a firm sur- Insert steering roller and transport face. wheels and lock them. Caution Illustration The appliance must not be carried during Connect the required accessories (see cleaning.
Wrap the steam hose around the exten- – Refilling Water sion pipes and insert the steam pistol Water needs to be filled into the boiler, if the into the floor nozzle. steam volume decreases during work and How to Use the Accessories no more steam is emitted in the end.
cleaned. However, these will disappear Steam gun with repeated cleaning procedures. You can use the steam gun without any ad- Illustration ditional accessories, e.g.: Attach the floor cloth to the floor nozzle. to remove odours and wrinkles from – 1 Fold the floor cloth the long way and hanging clothes by steaming them at a place the floor nozzle on top of it.
Completely empty the steam boiler to Troubleshooting remove existing water (see fig. Often, failures have simple causes and you Warning Only use products approved by KÄRCHER can do the troubleshooting yourself using to exclude any damages of the appliance. the following overview.
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