Kärcher SC 1 User Manual

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3. Push the child lock up.
The switch is unlocked.
4. Press the switch.
Steam leaks out.
Refilling water
If the steam volume is reduced during work or if no more
steam volume comes out, the water will have to be re-
filled.
Note
The safety lock cannot be opened as long as the steam
boiler is still pressurised.
Note
Warm water reduces the heating-up time.
1. Switch the appliance off, see Chapter Switch off the
appliance.
2. Unscrew the safety lock.
3. Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler.
4. Fill a maximum of 200 ml distilled water or tap water
into the steam boiler.
5. Insert the safety lock.
6. Insert the mains plug into a socket.
7. Push the child lock up.
The switch is unlocked.
The appliance is ready for use.
Switch off the appliance
1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
2. Press the switch until no more steam escapes.
The steam boiler is depressurised.
3. Push the child lock down.
Rinsing out the steam boiler
Rinse the appliance’s steam boiler after completing the
work.
1. Switch the appliance off, see Chapter Switch off the
appliance.
2. Allow the appliance to cool down.
3. Disconnect the accessory.
4. Fill the steam boiler with water and swing it around
vigorously. Lime residue which has been deposited
on the bottom of the steam boiler will be released as
a result.
5. Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler.

Kärcher SC 1 Specifications

General

Type	Portable steam cleaner
Capacity	0.2 L
Cord length	4 m
International Protection (IP) code	IPX4
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Steam pressure	3 bar
Continuous steam performance	35 g/min
Hard floor brush	Yes

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	320.5 mm
Width	127.4 mm
Height	185.7 mm
Weight	1500 g