Kärcher SC 952 Operating Instructions

14 – English SC 952
3. Operation
Unpacking the Appliance
When you unpack the appliance, check that
everything is complete (see page 3). If there are
any missing parts or you detect any transport
damage, please inform your dealer immediately.
Please arrange for the proper disposal of the
packaging.
The packaging material can be recycled. Please
do not place the packaging into the ordinary
refuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper
recycling.
Attaching the Accessories
Connect, if necessary, the detail nozzle (C1) or
the round brush (C2) with the steam nozzle (A2).
• Line up both grooves of the accessories with
the pins of the steam nozzle (A2).
• Turn the accessory clockwise until it locks into
place.
Replace the Accessories
Hot water may drip out of the accessory
parts while you are detaching them! Never
detach accessory parts while steam
streams out! - Scalding danger!
• Push the lock for the steam lever (A4) forwards
(steam lever locked).
• Turn the accessories anti-clockwise and
withdraw it from the steam nozzle.
Filling with Water
The water reservoir can be filled at any time
and it contains 0.25 litre water.
• Release the water reservoir (B1): Press the both
reset buttons (B2) to the inside for to unlock the
water reservoir and withdraw the water
reservoir downwards,
• Remove the reservoir cover (B3).
• Fill the water reservoir (B1) with water.
Do not fill any detergents or other additives
into the reservoir! -
Exception: For decalcification.
If you always use demineralized or distilled
water, a cleaning of the appliance is not
required.
• Close the water reservoir (B1) with the reservoir
cover (B3).
• Attach the water reservoir (B1) to the housing.
Turning on the Appliance
• Make sure that the water reservoir (B1) is
mounted and refilled.
Do not operate the decalcification pump
(A5). Otherwise, you pump water into the
appliance which spurts out of the steam
nozzle when inserting the mains plug.
• Plug the mains plug (A8) into a mains plug, the
orange control light (A6) indicates that the line
voltage is on.
The steam cleaner is ready for use after
approx. 15 seconds.
• Push the lock for the steam lever (A4) forwards
(steam lever is released).
Do not operate the steam lever when the
water reservoir is empty.
• Press the steam lever (A3) so that the steam
flows out.
The amount of steam flowing out increases
continuously until the maximum amount is
reached after a few seconds.
Turning the appliance off
• Release the steam lever.
The steam discharge does not stop
immediately; but it decreases continuously.
There is no more steam discharge after a
few seconds.
• Push the lock for the steam lever (A4) forwards
(child-safe lock), thus you protect the steam
lever against unauthorized opening.
• Disconnect the mains plug (A8) from the wall
socket.
• Wrap the power cable around the water
reservoir and attach the power cable with cable
clamp (A7).

Kärcher SC 952 Specifications

General

AC input voltage	220 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 Hz
Type	Portable steam cleaner
Capacity	0.25 L
Product color	Black, Silver, Yellow
Steam pressure	- bar
Brush included	Yes

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	190 mm
Width	100 mm
Height	280 mm
Weight	1200 g