User manual KARCHER SC 3000

[. . . ] Please do not place the packaging into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper recycling. Please dispose your old appliances using appropriate collection systems. Notes about the ingredients (REACH) You will find current information about the ingredients at: www. Com/REACH General information Dear Customer, Please read and comply with these original instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or subsequent owners. [. . . ] σ Move the selector switch for the steam volume back (steam lever locked). σ Illustration To detach the accessory parts, press the unlocking button and pull the items apart. Turning on the Appliance  Place the unit securely on a firm surface.  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. 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. 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. ƽ Danger A residual amount of steam may be emitted when you open the safety lock. σ Fill the boiler with a maximum of 1 liters of fresh tap water. ƽ Danger If the boiler is hot, there is the risk of scalding as the water may splash back during the filling process!  The orange indicator lamp goes out after approximately 8 minutes. Storing the Appliance Illustrations  Fasten the power nozzle to the detail nozzle. σ Insert the manual nozzle and detail nozzle onto each extension pipe. σ Put the extension pipes into the large accessory compartments. [. . . ] Note: Please contact your Conservancy Board or the local water supply company to inquire about the hardness of your water. EN – 11 19 Care of the Accessories Note: The floorcloth and the terry cloth cover have been pre-washed and can be used immediately for working with the steam cleaner. σ You can wash dirty floorcloths and terry cloth covers in the washing machine at 60°C. Do not use a liquid softener as this would affect the ability of the cloths to pick up dirt. [. . . ]