Operating Instructions SC 2.500 C
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1. Microfibre cloth set bath 2 863 171 2 soft floor cloths made of plush velour 1 abrasive cover for the hand nozzle 1 polishing cloth for the mirrors and fixtures Microfibre cloth set kitchen 2 863 172 2 soft floor cloths made of plush velour 1 soft cover made of plush velour 1 cloth for the streak free cleaning of stainless steel surfaces Microfibre cloth set soft floor 2 863 173 2 soft floor cloths made of velvet velour Voltage 220 240 V 1 50 60 Hz Protection class IPX4 Protective class I Performance data Heating output 1500 W Operating pressure 0 32 MPa max Heating time 6 Minutes Steam volume Continuous steaming 40 g min Steam push max 100 g min Filling quantity Water reservoir 0 81 Boiler capacity 0 51 Dimensions Weight without 4 1 kg accessories Length 350 mm Width 280 mm Height 270mm Subject to technical modifications 14 English Microfibre cloth set soft cover2 863 174 2 soft covers made of plush velour Terry cloth rags 6 369 357 5 floor cloths made of cotton Terry cloth covers 6 370 990 5 covers made of cotton Round brush kit 2 863 058 4 round brushes for the detail nozzle Round brush kit with brass 2 863 061 bristles Removal of especially stubborn dirt ideal for insensitive surfaces Round brush with scraper 2 863 140 Round brush with two rows of heat resist ant bristles and a scraper Not suitable for sensitive2. have an aggressive effect on delicate surfaces gt Pour the descaling solution into the boil er and allow it to react for approximately 8 hours A Warning Do not screw the maintenance lock onto the appliance during the decalcifying Do not use the steam cleaner as long as there is decalcifying agent in the boiler gt Completely empty the descaling solu tion after 8 hours A small amount of the solution will remain in the boiler There fore you should rinse the boiler two to three times with cold water to remove any residues of the descaler Completely empty the steam boiler to remove existing water see Fig El Allow the storage compartment for the mains cable to dry Screw the maintenance lock in using the extension pipe Fill water reservoir see page 9 The steam cleaner is ready to use VI vv iy Care of the Accessories Note The floorcloth and the terry cloth cover have been pre washed and can be used im mediately for working with the steam cleaner gt 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
3. Safety instructions A n Danger The appliance may not be used in areas where a risk of explosion is present If the appliance is used in hazardous ar eas the corresponding safety provisions must be observed Never use the appliance in pools con taining water The device should not be used to clean electrical appliances such as oven ex haust micro wave televisions lamps hair dryer electrical heating systems etc Check the faultless condition of the ap pliance and the accessories before us ing it Otherwise the appliance must not be used Please check in particular the power cord the maintenance lock and the steam hose If the power cord is damaged please arrange immediately for the exchange by an authorized customer service or a Skilled electrician Please arrange for the immediate ex change of a damaged steam hose You may only use a steam hose that is rec ommended by the manufacturer see spare parts list for the order number Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands Never use the appliance to clean ob jects containing hazardous substances e g asbestos Never touch the steam jet from a short distance with your hands and never di rect the steam jet to persons or animals risk of scalds The maintenance lock must not be opened during operation 4 English A Warning The appliance may only be connected to an electrical supply which has been installed in accordance with IEC
4. cloth and wiping the furniture with it Detail nozzle The closer this nozzle is to the contaminat ed area the higher the cleaning effect as the temperature and the steam are highest at the nozzle output Especially suited for cleaning difficult access locations joints fittings drains sinks toilets blinds and heaters Heavy lime scale can be drenched in vinegar prior to steam cleaning Let the vinegar penetrate for about 5 minutes Round brush The round brush can be installed onto the detail nozzle as an accessory Attached brushes can therefore be used to remove heavy soiling Caution Not suited for the cleaning of sensitive sur faces gt Illustration Attach the round brush to the detail noz zle Hand nozzle Terry cloth cover Pull the terry cloth cover over the hand noz zle Especially well suited for small washa ble areas shower stalls and mirrors Microfibre abrasive cover Pull up the microfibre abrasive cover over the hand nozzle Especially well suited for removing calcium and soap residues in the bath room for e g shower cabins tiled walls Can be washed at 60 C please do not use any fabric softener Not suitable for drier Floor nozzle Note Detergent residue or care emulsions that are still present on the surfaces to be cleaned can lead to smears when steam cleaned However these will disappear with repeated cleaning procedures gt Illustration GF Attach the floor cloth to the floor
5. surfaces Power nozzle and extension 2 884 282 For the cleaning of difficult to access areas such as corners with increased cleaning power Turbo steam brush 2 863 159 For cleaning tasks where you would usually have to scrub Textile care nozzle 4 130 390 For freshening up clothes and textiles Wallpaper remover 2 863 062 To remove wallpaper and glue residue Decalcifying sticks 9 pieces 6 295 047 Spare Parts 2 884 281 0 6 362 922 0 4321 971 0 2 884 280 0 N 6 370 990 0 RS 6 649 877 0 AU 4 515 307 0 6 435 857 0 07 01 2013 5 965 968 0 English 15 KARCHER www karcher com au www karcher co nz
6. 60364 The appliance may only be connected to alternating current The voltage must correspond with the type plate on the appliance In wet rooms e g bathrooms connect the appliance to sockets with a series connected RCD adapter Unsuitable extension cables can be hazardous Only use a splashproof ex tension cable with a minimum section of 3x1 mm The connection between power cord and extension cable must not lie in water If couplings of the power cord or exten sion cable are replaced the splash pro tection and the mechanical tightness must be ensured The operator must use the appliance correctly When working with the appli ance he must consider the local condi tions and pay due care and attention to other persons in particular children who are nearby This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and per sons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experi ence and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction con cerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards in volved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user mainte nance shall not be made by children without supervision Never leave the appliance unattended when it is in operation Be very careful while cleaning tiled walls with sockets Caution Make sure that the power cable or ex tension cables are not damaged by run ning over pinching drag
7. A 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 gt Descale the steam boiler No steam Indicator lamp water shortage blinks red and signal sounds No water in the water reservoir gt Fill the water reservoir up to the MAX marking Indicator lamp water shortage glows red No water in the steam boiler Overheating protection of the pump was triggered gt Turn off the appliance gt Fill the water reservoir gt Turn on the appliance Water reservoir has not been inserted prop erly or is calcified gt Remove the water reservoir and rinse it gt 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 gt Move the selector switch for the steam volume to the front High water output Steam boiler is decalcified gt Descale the steam boiler Customer service Australia KARCHER Pty Ltd 40 Koornang Road Scoresby Victoria 3179 1800 675 714 Free Call www karcher com au New Zealand Karcher Ltd 12 Ron Driver Place East Tamaki Aukland 09 274 4603 www karcher co nz English 13 Technical specifications Special accessories Power connection Order number
8. SC 2 500 C KARCHER Operating Instructions Before first use of the unit read these operating instructions and act in accordance with them All 59659680 01 13 General information 3 Safety instructions 4 Description of the Appliance 6 Quick Reference ru siau d ea oia aia a 7 Operation o eara da 2 2 ee 8 How to Use the Accessories 10 Maintenance and care 12 Troubleshooting LL 13 Customer service 13 Technical specifications 14 Special accessories 14 Spare Partsi lA ae oi fia 15 2 English General information Dear Customer Please read and comply with ADI these original instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or subsequent own ers Proper use Use the steam cleaner only for private households The appliance is intended to be used with steam and can be used with the appropri ate accessories as described in these oper ating instructions You will not need any detergent Please adhere to the safety in structions Symbols in the operating instructions A Danger Immediate danger that can cause severe injury or even death A Warning Possible hazardous situation that could lead to severe injury or even death Caution Possible hazardous situation that could lead to mild injury to persons or damage to property Symbols on the machin
9. am Quantity Use the selector switch for the steam vol ume to regulate the discharged steam The selector switch has three positions amp Maximum steam volume Reduced steam volume p No steam child protection Note In this lever position the steam lever cannot be used gt Set selector switch to the required steam volume gt While operating the steam switch al ways direct the steam gun at a separate piece of cloth until the steam is emitted evenly Turning Off the Appliance gt Press the OFF switch to turn off the ap pliance gt Disconnect the mains plug from the socket gt Empty the residual water from the water reservoir Storing the Appliance Illustrations A Bl gt Insert the round brush into a small hold er for accessories gt Insertthe manual nozzle and detail noz zle onto each extension pipe gt Put the extension pipes into the large accessory compartments gt Hook the floor nozzle into the parking position gt Wrap the steam hose around the exten sion pipes and insert the steam pistol into the floor nozzle Stow away the mains cable in the ac cessory holder for the mains cable v 10 English How to Use the Accessories Important application instructions Cleaning floor surfaces Itis 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 cleani
10. e Steam CAUTION Danger of scalding CAUTION Please read the op Am erating instructions Environmental protection Oy The packaging material can be recy cled Please do not place the packag ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal but arrange for the proper recycling Old appliances contain valuable ma terials that can be recycled Please m arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances Please dispose your old appli ances using appropriate collection sys tems Notes about the ingredients REACH You will find current information about the ingredients at www kaercher com REACH Scope of delivery The scope of delivery of your appliance is il lustrated on the packaging Check the con tents of the appliance for completeness when unpacking In the event of missing accessories or any transport damage please contact your dealer Spare parts Use only original KARCHER spare parts You will find a list of spare parts at the end of these operating instructions Warranty The warranty terms published by the rele vant sales company are applicable in each country We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in man ufacturing In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre Please submit the proof of purchase English 3
11. ging or similar Protect the power cable from heat oil and sharp edges Never fill solvents solvent containing liquids or undiluted acids e g deter gents benzene paint thinner and ace tone into the water reservoir as these substances affect the materials used on the appliance The appliance must not be carried dur ing cleaning The appliance must provide of a stable ground Use and store the unit only in accord ance with the specifications in the de scription and or figure The steam switch must not be locked during the operation Protect the appliance from rain Do not store outside Safety Devices Caution Safety devices protect the user and must not be modified or bypassed Pressure controller The pressure controller keeps the boiler pressure during the operation as constant as possible The heating is turned off if the maximum operating pressure of 4 bar is reached in the boiler and is reactivated in case of a pressure drop in the boiler due to steam tapping Boiler thermostat If in case of a malfunction there is no wa ter in the boiler the temperature in the boil er rises The boiler thermostat turns off the heating Once the boiler is filled normal op eration can continue Safety thermostat The safety thermostat turns off the appli ance if the boiler thermostat and the pres sure controller fails and the appliance overheats in case of a malfunction Please contact your local KARCHER custome
12. he boiler with water and shake it strongly This dissolves lime scaling re siding on the boiler bottom gt Completely empty the steam boiler to remove existing water see Fig M Descaling the Steam Boiler As limes cale builds up on the boiler walls we recommend to de scale the boiler in the following intervals RF reservoir fillings Degree of hard dH mmol l RF ness I soft 0 7 0 1 3 100 Il medium 7 14 1 3 2 5 90 III hard 14 21 2 5 3 8 75 IV very hard gt 21 gt 3 8 50 Note Please contact your Conservancy Board or the local water supply company to inquire about the hardness of your water gt Disconnect the mains plug from the socket gt Allow the steam cleaner to cool down gt Empty the water reservoir 3 Remove the accessories from the ac cessory compartments Illustration gt Open the maintenance lock For this 12 English place the open end of an extension pipe onto the maintenance lock lock it into the guide and unscrew it gt Completely empty the steam boiler to remove existing water see Fig Hl A Warning Only use products approved by KARCHER to exclude any damages of the appliance gt User the KARCHER decalcifier sticks order no 6 295 047 to decalcify the water Please follow the dosing instruc tions on the packaging while using the decalcifying solution A Caution Use caution when filling and emptying the steam cleaner The descaling solution can
13. le fragrances Do not use pure distilled water Max 50 distilled water and 50 tap water Do not use collected rain water gt Illustration K You can remove the water reservoir to fill it or you can fill it directly on the appliance Take off water reservoir gt Pull the water reservoir straight up gt Fill the water reservoir up to the MAX marking while positioned vertically un der the water tap gt Insert the water reservoir and press downwards until it arrests Directly on the appliance gt Pour water from a container into the fun nel inlet Fill up to the MAX marking Turning on the Appliance gt Place the unit securely on a firm surface gt Insert the mains plug into a socket gt Press the ON switch to turn on the ap pliance Note If there is no or not enough water in the steam boiler the water pump starts and supplies water from the reservoir into the steam boiler The filling process may take several minutes gt Wait until the indicator lamp heater lights up permanently The steam cleaner is ready to use Refilling Water In case of water shortage the indicator lamp water shortage glows red in the wa ter reservoir and a signal can be heard gt Fill the water reservoir up to the MAX marking Note The water pump tries to fill the steam boiler in short intervals If the filling process is successful the red indicator lamp goes off English 9 Adjusting the Ste
14. ng 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 parquet wax furni ture polish plastic surfaces or paint can come loose or stains can be created When cleaning these surfaces briefly steam a cloth and wipe the surfaces with it Caution Never direct the steam jet at glued edges as the edge band may loosen Do not use the steam cleaner on unsealed wooden or parquet floors Cleaning of Glass In case of low outside temperatures espe cially 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 break age Then clean the window surface with the hand nozzle and attachment Use a squee gee to remove the water or wipe the surfac es dry Caution Do not direct steam onto the sealed loca tions of the window frame to prevent dam age Steam gun You can use the steam gun without any ad ditional accessories e g to remove odours and wrinkles from hanging clothes by steaming them ata 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
15. nozzle 1 Fold the floor cloth the long way and place the floor nozzle on top of it 2 Open holding clamps 3 Place the cloth ends into the openings 4 Close the holding clamps Caution Do not insert fingers between the clamps Terry floor cloth Suited for all washable walls and floor cov erings 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 long er period of time Soft floor cloth Soft floor cloth made of microfibre plush ve lour Better removal of dirt due to the micro scopically fine microfibre Don t use fabric softener Parking the floor nozzle gt Illustration During work breaks hook the floor noz zle into the parking holder Polishing cloth Microfibre polishing cloth for polishing mir rors and other smooth surfaces English 11 Maintenance and care A Danger Always disconnect the mains plug and al low the steam cleaner to cool down before performing any maintenance work Rinsing the steam boiler Rinse the steam cleaner boiler at the latest after 10 boiler fillings gt Disconnect the mains plug from the socket gt Allow the steam cleaner to cool down gt Empty the water reservoir gt Remove the accessories from the ac cessory compartments Illustration I gt Open the maintenance lock For this place the open end of an extension pipe onto the maintenance lock lock it into the guide and unscrew it gt Fill t
16. p heater Turn on the appliance lights up permanently 4 Connect the accessories to the steam gun The steam cleaner is ready to use English 7 Operation 8 English Attaching the Accessories Illustrations see page 8 gt Illustration AN Insert steering roller and transport wheels and lock them gt Illustration E Connect the required accessories see Chapter How to use the accessories to the steam gun Insert the open end of the accessory on the steam gun and push onto the steam gun until the un locking button of the steam gun locks into place gt Illustration DI Use the extension tubes if necessary To do so connect one or both exten sion tubes to the steam gun Insert the required accessories on the free end of the extension tube Removing the Accessories A Danger Hot water may drip out of the accessory parts while you are detaching them Never detach accessory parts while steam streams out risk of scalding gt Move the selector switch for the steam volume back steam lever locked gt Illustration B To detach the accessory parts press the unlocking button and pull the items apart Filling the Water Reservoir The water reservoir may be refilled at any time Caution Do not use condensation water from the drier Do not fill with detergent or other additives for examp
17. r service to arrange for the reset of the safety thermostat Maintenance lock The maintenance lock acts as a pressure control valve at the same time It seals the boiler against the steam pressure that builds up in the boiler If the pressure controller is defect and the steam pressure in the boiler rises the pres sure control valve and steam is emitted through the maintenance lock to the out side Please contact your local KARCHER cus tomer service before you put the appliance into operation again English 5 Description of the Appliance A1 Water reservoir B2 Steam lever A2 Water filler neck B3 Unlocking button A3 Switch ON B4 Selector switch for the steam volume A4 Switch OFF with child protection A5 Indicator lamp heating GREEN B5 Steam hose A6 Indicator lamp water shortage RED C1 Detail nozzle A7 Carrying handle C2 Round brush A8 Holder for accessories D1 Hand nozzle A9 Holder for accessories D2 Terry cloth cover A10 Maintenance lock E1 Extension tubes two tubes A11 Storage for mains connection cable E2 Unlocking button A12 Storage holder for floor nozzle F1 Floor nozzle A13 Mains cable with mains plug F2 Retaining clip A14 Running wheels 2 ea F3 Terry floor cloth A15 Steering roller B1 Steam gun 6 English Quick Reference 1 Fill the water reservoir up to the MAX 3 Indicator lamp heating on is blinking marking green 2 Plug in the main plug Wait until the indicator lam
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