26 – English SC 15028. Safety elements 9. General notesThis steam cleaner is equipped with severalsafety devices that provide an all-roundprotection of the appliance. The most importantsafety devices are described in the following.Pressure controllerThe pressure controller keeps the boilerpressure during the operation as constant aspossible. The heating is turned off if themaximum operating pressure of 4 bar is reachedin the boiler and is reactivated in case of apressure drop in the boiler due to steam tapping.Low-water thermostatWhen the water in the boiler becomesexhausted, the temperature of the heatingincreases. The low-water thermostat turns offthe heating, and the red low-water indicatorlamp (B5) lights up. The heating is preventedfrom being turned on again until the boiler hascooled down or refilled with water.Safety thermostatIf the low-water thermostat fails and theappliance overheats, the safety thermostat turnsoff the steam cleaner. Please contact your localKärcher customer service to arrange for thereset of the safety thermostat.Safety lockThe safety lock seals the boiler against the steampressure that builds up in the boiler. If thepressure controller is defect and the steampressure in the boiler rises above 5.7 bar, apressure control valve in the safety lock opens,and steam is emitted through the lock to theoutside. Please contact your local Kärchercustomer service before you put the applianceinto operation again.WarrantyThe warranty terms published by our competentsales company are applicable in each country. Wewill repair potential failures of the appliance withinthe warranty period free of charge, provided thatsuch failure is caused by faulty material or defectsin fabrication.In the event of a warranty claim please contactyour dealer or the nearest authorized CustomerService centre. Please submit the appliance,including all accessories, and the proof ofpurchase.No liability will be accepted if the appliance isincorrectly operated or if the instructions for useare not complied with.Disposal informationThe appliance has been manufactured inaccordance with the VDI Directive 2243 onrecycling. When the appliance is not longerused, the materials can be disposed of in sucha manner to ensure their recycling.EC Declaration of ConformityWe hereby declare We hereby declare that themachine described below complies with the rele-vant basic safety and health requirements of the EUDirectives, both in its basic design and constructionas well as in the version put into circulation by us.This declaration shall cease to be valid if the machineis modified without our prior approval.Product: Steam cleanerType: 1.438-xxx, 1.439-xxxRelevant EU Directives:98/37/EC73/23/EEC + 93/68/EEC89/336/EEC + 91/263/EEC + 92/31/EEC + 93/68/EECApplied harmonized standards:DIN EN 60335–1, DIN EN 60335–2–54,DIN EN 61000 –3 –2: 2000,DIN EN 61000 –3 –3: 1995 + A1: 2001,DIN EN 55014–1:2000 + A1: 2001, DIN EN 55014–1:1993Appropriate internal measures have been takento ensure that the series appliances alwayscomply with the requirements of the currentlyvalid EU Directives and the applied standards.The undersigned act on behalf and under thepower of attorney of the company management.H. Jenner S. Reiser