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Operating Instructions SC 3.000

1. gt Fill the boiler with water and shake it strongly This dissolves lime scaling re siding on the boiler bottom gt Empty water out Descaling the boiler Note If you always use usual commercial distilled water it is not necessary to descale the boiler As limescale builds up on the boiler walls we recommend to descale the boiler in the following intervals RF reservoir fillings Degree of hardness dH mmol l RF I soft 0 7 0 1 3 55 II medium 7 14 1 3 2 5 45 IIl hard 14 21 2 5 3 8 35 IV very hard gt 21 gt 3 8 25 Note Please contact your Conservancy Board or the local water supply company to inquire about the hardness of your water gt Disconnect the mains plug from the socket gt Allow device to cool down gt Remove the safety cap from the device gt Completely empty the steam boiler to remove existing water see fig I A Warning Only use products approved by KARCHER to exclude any damages of the appliance gt User the KARCHER decalcifier sticks order no 6 295 206 to decalcify the water Please follow the dosing instruc tions on the packaging while using the decalcifying solution Caution Use caution when filling and emptying the steam cleaner The descaling solution can have an aggressive effect on delicate sur faces gt Pour the descaling solution into the boil er and allow it to react for approximately 8 hours A Warning Do not screw the safety lock on the appli ance
2. detail nozzle as an accessory Attached brushes can therefore be used to remove heavy soiling Caution Not suited for the cleaning of sensitive sur faces gt Illustration Attach the round brush to the detail noz zle Hand nozzle Pull the terry cloth cover over the hand noz zle Especially well suited for small washa ble areas shower stalls and mirrors English 11 Floor nozzle Suited for all washable walls and floor cov erings e g stone floors tiles and PVC floors Work slowly on very dirty surfaces to allow the steam to act on the dirt for a long er period of time Note Detergent residue or care emulsions that are still present on the surfaces to be cleaned can lead to smears when steam cleaned However these will disappear with repeated cleaning procedures gt Illustration Attach the floor cloth to the floor nozzle 1 Fold the floor cloth the long way and place the floor nozzle on top of it 2 Open holding clamps 3 Place the cloth ends into the openings 4 Close the holding clamps Caution Do not insert fingers between the clamps Parking the floor nozzle gt Illustration A During work breaks hook the floor noz zle into the parking holder 12 English Maintenance and care A Danger Always disconnect the mains plug and al low the steam cleaner to cool down before performing any maintenance work Rinsing the boiler Rinse the steam cleaner boiler at the latest after 10 boiler fillings
3. during the decalcifying Do not use the steam cleaner as long as there is decalcifying agent in the boiler gt Completely empty the descaling solu tion after 8 hours A small amount of the solution will remain in the boiler There fore you should rinse the boiler two to three times with cold water to remove any residues of the descaler gt Completely empty the steam boiler to remove existing water see fig IE Care of the Accessories Note The floorcloth and the terry cloth cov er have been pre washed and can be used immediately for working with the steam cleaner gt 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 You may tumble dry the cloths Troubleshooting Often failures have simple causes and you can do the troubleshooting yourself using the following overview If you are in doubt or if the failure is not listed here please con tact the authorized customer service A Danger Always disconnect the mains plug and al low the steam cleaner to cool down before performing any maintenance work Repair works may only be performed by the authorized customer service Long heating up time Steam boiler is decalcified gt Descale the steam boiler No steam No water in the steam boiler gt Turn off the appliance gt See Refilling Water Page 10 Steam lever can
4. limited physical sen soric or mental capacities or lack of ex perience and or skills unless such persons are accompanied and super vised by a person in charge of their safety or ifthey received precise in structions on the use of this appliance Children must only use this appliance if they are older than 8 and ifthey are su pervised by a person responsible for their safety or ifthey are instructed on the use of the appliance by such per son Never leave the appliance unattended when it is in operation Be very careful while cleaning tiled walls with sockets Caution Make sure that the power cable or ex tension cables are not damaged by run ning over pinching dragging or similar Protect the power cable from heat oil and sharp edges Never fill solvents solvent containing liquids or undiluted acids e g deter gents benzene paint thinner and ace tone into the water reservoir as these substances affect the materials used on the appliance The appliance must provide of a stable ground Use and store the unit only in accord ance with the specifications in the de scription and or figure The steam switch must not be locked during the operation Protect the appliance from rain Do not store outside Safety Devices Caution Safety devices protect the user and must not be modified or bypassed Pressure controller The pressure controller keeps the boiler pressure during the operation as constant as
5. SC 3 000 KARCHER Operating Instructions Before first use of the unit read these operating instructions and act in accordance with them An 59636730 04 13 General information 3 Safety instructions 4 Description of the Appliance 6 Quick Reference 7 Operation 8 How to Use the Accessories 11 Maintenance and care 12 Troubleshooting 13 Customer Service 14 Technical specifications 14 Spare Parts 15 2 English General information Dear Customer Please read and comply with ADI these original instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or subsequent own ers Proper use Use the steam cleaner only for private households The appliance is intended to be used with steam and can be used with the appropri ate accessories as described in these oper ating instructions You will not need any detergent Please adhere to the safety in structions Symbols in the operating instructions A Danger Immediate danger that can cause severe injury or even death A Warning Possible hazardous situation that could lead to severe injury or even death Caution Possible hazardous situation that could lead to mild injury to persons or damage to property Symbols on the machine Steam CAUTION Danger of scalding Environmental protection Oy The packaging material can be recy cled Please do not place the packag ing int
6. am a cloth and wipe the surfaces with it Caution Never direct the steam jet at glued edges as the edge band may loosen Do not use the steam cleaner on unsealed wooden or parquet floors Cleaning of Glass In case of low outside temperatures espe cially in the winter warm up the window pane by slightly steaming the entire glass surface This will prevent tensions on the surface which might lead to glass break age Then clean the window surface with the hand nozzle and attachment Use a squee gee to remove the water or wipe the surfac es dry Caution Do not direct steam onto the sealed loca tions of the window frame to prevent dam age Steam gun You can use the steam gun without any ad ditional accessories e g to remove odours and wrinkles from hanging clothes by steaming them at a distance of 10 to 20 cm to remove dust from plants Here keep a distance of 20 40 cm for moist dusting by briefly steaming the cloth and wiping the furniture with it Detail nozzle The closer this nozzle is to the contaminat ed area the higher the cleaning effect as the temperature and the steam are highest at the nozzle output Especially suited for cleaning difficult access locations joints fittings drains sinks toilets blinds and heaters Heavy lime scale can be drenched in vinegar prior to steam cleaning Let the vinegar penetrate for about 5 minutes Round brush The round brush can be installed onto the
7. ever 6 English Quick Reference 1 Unscrew the safety lock and fill the 4 Wait until the orange indicator lamp steam cleaner with a max of 1 litre of goes out water 5 Connect the accessories to the steam 2 Screw in safety cap gun 3 Plugin the main plug The steam cleaner is ready to use Turn on the appliance The green and orange indicator lamps light up English 7 Operation 8 English Attaching the Accessories Illustration EN gt Insert steering roller and transport wheels and lock them Illustration EI gt Connect the required accessories see Chapter How to use the accessories to the steam gun Insertthe open end of the accessory on the steam gun and push onto the steam gun until the un locking button of the steam gun locks into place Illustration DI gt Use the extension tubes if necessary To do so connect one or both exten sion tubes to the steam gun Insert the required accessories on the free end of the extension tube Removing the Accessories A Danger Hot water may drip out of the accessory parts while you are detaching them Never detach accessory parts while steam streams out risk of scalding gt Move the selector switch for the steam volume back steam lever locked gt Illustration Hi To detach the accessory parts press the unlocking button and pull the items apart Fill up with water Note I
8. f you always use usual commercial distilled water itis not necessary to descale the boiler Caution Do not use condensation water from the drier Do not fill in detergents or other additives gt Remove the safety cap from the device gt Completely empty the steam boiler to remove existing water see fig I gt Fill the boiler with a maximum of 1 liters of fresh tap water Note You can cut down the heating up time by using warm water gt Screw the safety cap back onto the de vice Turning on the Appliance gt Place the unit securely on a firm sur face Caution The appliance must not be carried during cleaning gt Insert the mains plug into a socket gt Press the ON switch to turn on the ap pliance Both indicator lamps must illuminate Caution Do not turn the appliance on without water in the boiler Otherwise the appliance may overheat see Help with faults gt The orange indicator lamp goes out af ter approximately 8 minutes The steam cleaner is ready to use Adjusting the Steam Quantity Use the selector switch for the steam vol ume to regulate the discharged steam The selector switch has three positions amp Maximum steam volume Reduced steam volume D No steam child protection Note In this lever position the steam lever cannot be used gt Set selector switch to the required steam volume gt While operating the steam switch al ways direct the stea
9. m 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 English 9 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 boil er gt Press the OFF switch to turn off the ap pliance gt Disconnect the mains plug from the socket gt Push the steam switch until steam dis charge stops Now the boiler of the ap pliance is unpressurized gt Remove the safety cap from the device A Danger A residual amount of steam may be emitted when you open the safety lock Be careful when opening the safety lock there is a risk of scalding gt Fill the boiler with a maximum of 1 liters of fresh tap water A Danger If the boiler is hot there is the risk of scald ing as the water may splash back during the filling process Do not fillany detergents or other additives into the boiler gt Screw the safety cap back onto the de vice gt Insert the mains plug into a socket gt Press the ON switch to turn on the ap pliance Both indicator lamps must illuminate gt The orange indicator lamp goes o
10. not be pressed anymore Steam switch is secured with the lock child proof lock gt Move the selector switch for the steam volume to the front High water output Steam chamber too full gt Press the steam gun until less water is emitted Steam boiler is decalcified gt Descale the steam boiler Spare parts Use only original KARCHER spare parts You will find a list of spare parts at the end of these operating instructions English 13 Technical specifications Australia KARCHER Pty Ltd 40 Koornang Road Scoresby Victoria 3179 1800 675 714 Free Call www karcher com au New Zealand Karcher Ltd 12 Ron Driver Place East Tamaki Aukland 09 274 4603 www karcher co nz Warranty The warranty terms published by the rele vant sales company are applicable in each country We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in man ufacturing In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre Please submit the proof of purchase 14 English Power connection Voltage 220 240 V 1 50 60 Hz Protection class IPX4 Protective class I Performance data Heating output 1500 W Operating pressure 0 32 MPa max Heating time 8 Minutes Steam volume Continuous steaming 50 g min Steam pu
11. o the ordinary refuse for disposal but arrange for the proper recycling Old appliances contain valuable ma terials that can be recycled Please m arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances Please dispose your old appli ances using appropriate collection sys tems Notes about the ingredients REACH You will find current information about the ingredients at www kaercher com REACH Scope of delivery The scope of delivery of your appliance is il lustrated on the packaging Check the con tents of the appliance for completeness when unpacking In the event of missing accessories or any transport damage please contact your dealer English 3 Safety instructions A n gt Danger The appliance may not be used in areas where a risk of explosion is present If the appliance is used in hazardous ar eas the corresponding safety provisions must be observed Never use the appliance in pools con taining water The device should not be used to clean electrical appliances such as oven ex haust micro wave televisions lamps hair dryer electrical heating systems etc Check the faultless condition of the ap pliance and the accessories before us ing it Otherwise the appliance must not be used Please check in particular the power cord the safety lock and the steam hose If the power cord is damaged please arrange immediately for the exchange by an authorized customer service or a Skilled elect
12. possible The heating is turned off ifthe maximum operating pressure of 4 bar is reached in the boiler and is reactivated in case of a pressure drop in the boiler due to steam tapping Safety thermostat The safety thermostat turns off the appli ance ifthe pressure controller fails and the appliance overheats in case of a malfunc tion Please contact your local K RCHER customer service to arrange for the reset of the safety thermostat Safety lock The safety lock seals the boiler against the steam pressure that builds up in the boiler Ifthe pressure controller is defect and the steam pressure in the boiler rises a pres sure control valve in the safety lock opens and steam is emitted through the lock to the outside Please contact your local K RCHER cus tomer service before you put the appliance into operation again English 5 Description of the Appliance A1 Indicator lamp heater ORANGE B5 Steam hose A2 Indicator lamp green line voltage is on C1 Detail nozzle A3 Switch ON C2 Round brush A4 Switch OFF D1 Hand nozzle A5 Safety cap D2 Terry cloth cover A6 Holder for accessories E1 Extension tubes two tubes AT Storage holder for floor nozzle E2 Unlocking button A8 Mains cable with mains plug F1 Floor nozzle A9 Running wheels 2 ea F2 Retaining clip A10Steering roller F3 Terry floor cloth B1 Steam gun B2 Unlocking button B3 Selector switch for the steam volume with child protection B4 Steam l
13. rician Please arrange for the immediate ex change of a damaged steam hose You may only use a steam hose that is rec ommended by the manufacturer see spare parts list for the order number Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands Never use the appliance to clean ob jects containing hazardous substances e g asbestos Never touch the steam jet from a short distance with your hands and never di rect the steam jet to persons or animals risk of scalds Warning The appliance may only be connected to an electrical supply which has been installed in accordance with IEC 60364 The appliance may only be connected to alternating current The voltage must correspond with the type plate on the appliance 4 English In wet rooms e g bathrooms connect the appliance to sockets with a series connected RCD adapter Unsuitable extension cables can be hazardous Only use a splashproof ex tension cable with a minimum section of 3x1 mm The connection between power cord and extension cable must not lie in wa ter If couplings of the power cord or exten sion cable are replaced the splash pro tection and the mechanical tightness must be ensured The operator must use the appliance correctly When working with the appli ance he must consider the local condi tions and pay due care and attention to other persons in particular children who are nearby This appliance is not intended for use by persons with
14. sh max 110 g min Dimensions Boiler capacity 1 01 Weight without 3 1 kg accessories Width 250 mm Length 382 mm Height 256 mm Subject to technical modifications Spare Parts 2 884 281 0 b 6 362 186 0 O as Tor 4 127 027 0 A 4 744 169 0 2 884 280 0 6 370 990 0 4 515 318 0 4 515 321 0 6 435 857 0 08 04 2013 SC 3 000 AU 5 963 673 0 English 15 KARCHER www karcher com au www karcher co nz
15. ut af ter approximately 8 minutes The steam cleaner is ready to use 10 English Turning Off the Appliance gt Press the OFF switch to turn off the ap pliance gt Disconnect the mains plug from the socket Storing the Appliance Illustrations A Bl gt Fasten the power nozzle to the detail nozzle gt Insert the manual nozzle and detail noz zle onto each extension pipe gt Put the extension pipes into the large accessory compartments gt Put the round brush into the medium acessory compartments gt Hook the floor nozzle into the parking position gt Wrap the steam hose around the exten sion pipes and insert the steam pistol into the floor nozzle How to Use the Accessories Important application instructions Cleaning floor surfaces It is recommended to sweep or vacuum the floor prior to using the steam cleaner This way the floor is already cleared of dirt loose particles prior to the wet cleaning Refreshing textiles Prior to treatment with the steam cleaner always check the reaction of the textiles in an inconspicuous location Steam at first then let dry and then check for colour or shape changes Cleaning of Coated or Lacquered Surfaces When cleaning painted or plastic coated surfaces as found on kitchen and living room furniture doors parquet wax furni ture polish plastic surfaces or paint can come loose or stains can be created When cleaning these surfaces briefly ste

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