Kärcher SC 3 Upright EasyFix Original Operating Instructions

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10 EnglishInitial Start-UpATTENTIONDevice damage due to calcificationThe decalcification cartridge only works properly if youadjust the device to the local water hardness before op-erating it for the first time.Set the device to the local water hardness.Set the device to the current water hardness before us-ing it in an area with a different water hardness (e.g. af-ter a move)1. Insert the decalcification cartridge into the water res-ervoir and press it firmly into place.Illustration F2. Set the water hardness, see chapter Setting the wa-ter hardness.NoteWhen steaming for the first time after removing andreinserting the decalcification cartridge, the steamjet may be weak or irregular, and individual drops ofwater may be expelled. The device requires a shortrunning-in period in which the decalcification car-tridge fills with water. The steam volume that is ex-pelled increases constantly until the maximumsteam volume has been reached after approx. 30seconds.NotePlease note that here it is set to steam stage 3 (tiles/stone), since the running-in period will otherwise beextended.InstallationInstalling the handle bar1. Hold the basic device.2. Fit the handle bar all the way to the end stop into thebasic device until it audibly latches into place. Thehandle bar must sit tightly in the device.Illustration BInstalling the floor nozzle1. Hold the device by the handle.2. Connect the lower section of the basic unit to thefloor nozzle until it audibly latches into place.Illustration COperationUnwinding the power cord WARNINGRisk of electric shockIf the power cable is not completely unwound, the dan-ger exists of you straining and damaging the mains ca-ble by overestimating the range of the cable.Always completely unwind the power cable.NoteThe lower cable holder can be rotated by 360° for re-moving the cable. The upper cable hook cannot be ro-tated.1. Turn the lower cable holder upwards.2. Completely remove the power cable from the cablehook.3. Fasten the cable in the fastener of the upper or low-er cable hook to prevent it from being run over dur-ing cleaning work.Illustration JFilling waterThe water reservoir can be filled at any time.ATTENTIONMaterial damage through open reservoir cover orincorrectly seated or loose water reservoirLiquid can escape and damage the floor covering if thewater reservoir is not correctly closed or the water res-ervoir is not correctly fitted in the device.Take care to ensure that the water reservoir cover isclosed and the reservoir is seated tightly in the devicewhen the water reservoir is full.ATTENTIONDamage to the deviceUnsuitable water can block the nozzles.Do not use condensation from the clothes dryer for fill-ing.Do not use collected rain water for filling.Do not use cleaning agents or other additives (e.g.scents) for filling.NoteThe decalcification cartridge must be installed in the wa-ter reservoir when filling the water reservoir.Filling the water reservoir directly on the device1. Hold the device.2. Open the water reservoir cover and fill the water res-ervoir with max. 0.5 L tap water, directly at the de-vice.Illustration G3. Close the reservoir cover.Removing the water reservoir for filling1. Hold the device.2. Turn the lower cable hook upwards.3. Pull the water reservoir vertically upwards by thehandle.4. Open the water reservoir cover and fill the water res-ervoir with max. 0.5 L tap water.Illustration H5. Close the water reservoir cover.6. Insert the water reservoir and press downwards untilit locks into place.Switching on the deviceATTENTIONDamage to the device and material damage throughtipping overThe device can fall over and be damaged if inadequate-ly secured during work breaks or storage. Liquid can al-so escape and damage the floor covering.Position the device with the floor nozzle on a solid baseor the handle with the wall anti-slip handle in a verticalposition on a solid wall.ATTENTIONDevice damage due to incorrectly set water hard-nessThe decalcification cartridge only works properly if thedevice is adjusted to the local water hardness. The de-vice may calcify if the water hardness is set incorrectly.Adjust the device to the local water hardness before firstoperation, see chapter Setting the water hardness.NoteWhen steaming for the first time after removing and re-inserting the decalcification cartridge, the steam jet maybe weak or irregular, and individual drops of water maybe expelled. The device requires a short running-in pe-riod in which the decalcification cartridge fills with water.The steam volume that is expelled increases constantly