User manual KARCHER SC 3000

[. . . ] Please do not place the packaging into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper recycling. Old appliances contain valuable materials that can be recycled. Please arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances. Please dispose your old appliances using appropriate collection systems. [. . . ] σ Insert the mains plug into a socket. σ Press the ON switch to turn on the appliance. Caution Do not turn the appliance on without water in the boiler. Otherwise, the appliance may overheat (see Help with faults).  The orange indicator lamp goes out after approximately 8 minutes. Adjusting the Steam Quantity Use the selector switch for the steam volume to regulate the discharged steam. The selector switch has three positions: Maximum steam volume Reduced steam volume No steam - child protection Note: In this lever position, the steam lever cannot be used.  Set selector switch to the required steam volume. σ While operating the steam switch, always direct the steam gun at a separate piece of cloth until the steam is emitted evenly. Note: The heating of the steam cleaner is turned on in regular intervals during the operation of the appliance in order to maintain the pressure in the boiler at a constant level. When the heating is turned on, the orange indicator lamp (heater) lights up. Fill up with water Note: If you always use usual commercial distilled water it is not necessary to descale the boiler. Caution Do not use condensation water from the drier!Do not fill in detergents or other additives!σ Remove the safety cap from the device. σ Fill the boiler with a maximum of 1 liters of fresh tap water. 16 EN – 8 Refilling Water Water needs to be filled into the boiler, if the steam volume decreases during work and no more steam is emitted in the end. Note: The safety lock cannot be opened as long as slight pressure remains in the boiler. σ Press the OFF switch to turn off the appliance. σ Disconnect the mains plug from the socket. σ Push the steam switch until steam discharge stops. Now, the boiler of the appliance is unpressurized. [. . . ] Do not use a liquid softener as this would affect the ability of the cloths to pick up dirt. Technical specifications Power connection Voltage Protective class Protection class Performance data Heating output Operating pressure max. Heating time Steam volume Continuous steaming Steam push max. Dimensions Boiler capacity Weight (without accessories) Width Length Height 220-240 V 1~50/60 Hz I IPX4 1800 W 0, 35 MPa 6 Minutes 50 g/min 110 g/min 1, 0 l 3, 1 kg 250 mm 382 mm 256 mm Troubleshooting Often, failures have simple causes and you can do the troubleshooting yourself using the following overview. [. . . ]