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Contents Accessories and Spare Parts
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Only use original accessories and spare parts, they en-
Safety Instructions for Steam Cleaners . . . . . 5 sure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device.
For information about accessories and spare parts,
Safety Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
please visit www.kaercher.com.
Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Warranty
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The warranty terms published by the relevant sales
How to Use the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 company are applicable in each country. We will repair
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 potential failures of your appliance within the warranty
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 period free of charge, provided that such failure is
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In
the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre.
Please submit the proof of purchase.
General information (See address on the reverse)
Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with these origi-
Safety Instructions for
nal instructions prior to the initial opera- Steam Cleaners
tion of your appliance and store them for
later use or subsequent owners. – Apart from the notes con-
Proper use tained herein the general
Use the steam cleaner only for private households.
The appliance is intended to be used with steam and
safety provisions and rules
can be used with the appropriate accessories as de- for the prevention of acci-
scribed in these operating instructions. You will not
need any detergent. Please adhere to the safety in- dents of the legislator must be
structions. observed.
Environmental protection – Warnings and notes that are
The packaging material can be recycled. Please
do not place the packaging into the ordinary re-
attached on the appliance
fuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper re- provide important notes for
cycling.
Old appliances contain valuable materials that the safe operation.
can be recycled. Please arrange for the proper
recycling of old appliances. Please dispose your Hazard levels
old appliances using appropriate collection sys-
tems.  DANGER
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients Pointer to immediate danger,
at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
which leads to severe injuries or
Scope of delivery
death.
The scope of delivery of your appliance is illustrated on
몇 WARNING
the packaging. Check the contents of the appliance for Pointer to a possibly dangerous
completeness when unpacking.
In the event of missing accessories or any transport situation, which can lead to se-
damage, please contact your dealer. vere injuries or death.
몇 CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous
situation, which can lead to mi-
nor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous
situation, which can lead to
property damage.

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Electric components 몇 WARNING
 The appliance may only be
 DANGER connected to an electric sup-
 Never use the appliance in ply that has been installed by
pools containing water. an electrician in accordance
 Do not level the steam jet di- with IEC 60364.
rectly at equipment that con-  The appliance may only be
tains electrical components, connected to alternating cur-
such as the inside of ovens. rent. The voltage must corre-
 Check the appliance and the spond with the type plate of
accessories, especially the the appliance.
power cord, the safety lock  In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms,
and the steam hose for prop- connect the appliance to
er condition. sockets with a series con-
Do not use the appliance in nected RCD adapter.
case of damage.  Only use splash-proof electri-
 If the power cord is damaged, cal extension cables with a
please arrange immediately minimum cross-section of
for the exchange by an au- 3x1 mm²
thorized customer service or  Replace couplings at the
a skilled electrician. power cord or extension ca-
 Promptly replace a damaged ble only with couplings that
steam hose. You may only have the same protection
use a steam hose that is rec- against splashing water and
ommended by the manufac- the same mechanical
turer. strength.
 Never touch the mains plug  Be very careful while cleaning
and the socket with wet tiled walls with sockets.
hands. 몇 CAUTION
 Always disconnect the mains  Make sure that the power
plug and allow the steam cord or extension cable is not
cleaner to cool down before damaged by running over,
performing any maintenance pinching, dragging or the like.
work. Protect the power cords from
 Repair works may only be heat, oil, and sharp edges.
performed by the authorized
customer service. Safe handling
 The connection between the  DANGER
power cord and extension ca-  The user must use the appli-
ble must not lie in water. ance as intended. The person
must consider the local condi-
tions and must pay attention
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to other persons in the vicinity rience and/or skills, unless
when working with the appli- such persons are accompa-
ance. nied and supervised by a per-
 The appliance may not be op- son in charge of their safety
erated in explosive atmos- or they have received precise
pheres. instructions on the use of this
 If the appliance is used in appliance and have under-
hazardous areas the corre- stood the resulting risks.
sponding safety provisions  Children must not play with
must be observed. this appliance.
 Do not use the appliance if it  Supervise children to prevent
fell down, is visibly damaged them from playing with the
or leaking. appliance.
 Never use the appliance to  Keep appliance out of reach
clean objects containing haz- of children as long as it is
ardous substances (e.g. as- switched on or hasn't cooled
bestos). down.
 Never touch the steam jet  Operate or store the appli-
from a short distance with ance only in accordance with
your hands and never direct the description or illustration!
the steam jet to persons or  Do not wedge the steam lever
animals (risk of scalds). / the steam button during op-
 Never open the maintenance eration.
/ safety lock during operation.  Only switch on the appliance
Allow appliance to cool down when there is water in the
first. boiler. Otherwise the appli-
 Do not fill in detergents or oth- ance might overheat (see
er additives! Troubleshooting).
 Risk of scalding when the  Hot water may drip out of the
boiler is hot. Allow the boiler accessory parts while you are
to cool down prior to filling in detaching them! Allow appli-
water. ance to cool down.
몇 WARNING  Never separate accessories
 The appliance must not be from the appliance as long as
operated by children or per- steam is escaping!
sons who have not been in- 몇 CAUTION
structed accordingly.  Create stability for the appli-
 This appliance is not intended ance prior to any work on or
for use by persons with limit- with the appliance to prevent
ed physical, sensory or men- accidents or damage.
tal capacities or lacking expe-

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 Never fill solvents, solvent- Symbols on the machine
containing liquids or undiluted 몇 CAUTION
acids (e.g. detergents, ben-
zene, paint thinner, and ace- Danger of scalding by steam!
tone) into the boiler as these Safety Devices
substances affect the materi- 몇 CAUTION
als used on the appliance. Safety devices protect the user and must not be modi-
fied or bypassed.
 Never leave the appliance Pressure controller
unattended as long as it is in The pressure controller keeps the boiler pressure dur-
ing the operation as constant as possible. The heating
operation. is turned off if the maximum operating pressure of 4 bar
ATTENTION is reached in the boiler and is reactivated in case of a
pressure drop in the boiler due to steam tapping.
 In case of longer breaks and Safety thermostat
after use, switch the appli- The safety thermostat turns off the appliance if the pres-
sure controller fails and the appliance overheats in case
ance off at the main switch / of a malfunction. Please contact your local KÄRCHER
appliance switch and pull the customer service to arrange for the reset of the safety
thermostat.
mains plug. Safety lock
 Do not operate the appliance The safety lock seals the boiler against the steam pres-
sure that builds up in the boiler. If the pressure controller
at temperatures below 0 °C. is defect and the steam pressure in the boiler rises, a
pressure control valve in the safety lock opens, and
 Protect the unit from rain. Do steam is emitted through the lock to the outside.
not store outside. Please contact your local KÄRCHER customer service
before you put the appliance into operation again.
몇 CAUTION Description of the Appliance
 Place the appliance on a sol-  Illustrations on fold-out page!
id, even ground to ensure a
safe footing. A1 Indicator lamp (green) – line voltage is on
 Do not carry the appliance A2 Indicator lamp - heater (ORANGE)
during cleaning work. A3 Safety cap
A4 Holder for accessories
Descaling the boiler A5 Storage holder for floor nozzle
A6 Mains cable with mains plug
몇 CAUTION A7 Running wheels (2 ea.)
 Do not screw the safety lock A8 Steering roller

onto the appliance during de- B1 Steam gun

B2 Unlocking button
calcification. B3 Selector switch for the steam volume (with child
 Do not use the steam cleaner protection)
B4 Steam lever
as long as there is decalcify- B5 Steam hose
ing agent in the boiler. C1 Detail nozzle
 Be careful when filling and C2 Round brush

draining the steam cleaner D1 Hand nozzle

D2 Hand nozzle microfibre cover
with the decalcifying solution. E1 Extension tubes (two tubes)
The decalcifying solution can E2 Unlocking button
corrode sensitive surfaces. F1 Floor nozzle
F2 Chain Connection
F3 Microfibre floor cloth
G1 Descaler

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Quick Reference Adjusting the Steam Quantity
 Illustrations on Page 2 Use the selector switch for the steam volume to regulate
Illustration the discharged steam. The selector switch has three po-
 Unscrew the safety lock and fill the steam cleaner sitions:
with a max. of 1 litre of water. Maximum steam volume
Illustration
 Screw in safety cap. Reduced steam volume
Illustration
 Plug in the mains plug. No steam - child protection
Illustration Note:
 The green and orange indicator lamps light up. In this lever position, the steam lever cannot be
Wait until the orange indicator lamp goes out. used.
Illustration
 Connect the accessories to the steam gun.  Set selector switch to the required steam volume.
The steam cleaner is ready to use.  While operating the steam switch, always direct the
steam gun at a separate piece of cloth until the
Operation steam is emitted evenly.
Note:
Attaching the Accessories The heating of the steam cleaner is turned on in
Illustration regular intervals during the operation of the appli-
 Insert steering roller and transport wheels and lock ance in order to maintain the pressure in the boiler
them. at a constant level. When the heating is turned on,
Illustration the orange indicator lamp (heater) lights up.
 Connect the required accessories (see Chapter Refilling Water
"How to use the accessories“) to the steam gun. In-
sert the open end of the accessory on the steam Water needs to be filled into the boiler, if the steam vol-
gun and push onto the steam gun until the unlock- ume decreases during work and no more steam is emit-
ing button of the steam gun locks into place. ted in the end.
Illustration Note:
 Use the extension tubes if necessary. To do so, The safety lock cannot be opened as long as slight pres-
connect one or both extension tubes to the steam sure remains in the boiler.
gun. Insert the required accessories on the free  Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
end of the extension tube.  Push the steam switch until steam discharge stops.
Now, the boiler of the appliance is unpressurized.
Removing the Accessories
 Remove the safety lock from the device.
 Move the selector switch for the steam volume  Fill the boiler with a maximum of 1 liters of fresh tap
back (steam lever locked). water.
Illustration  Screw the safety cap back onto the device.
 To detach the accessory parts, press the unlocking  Insert the mains plug into a socket.
button and pull the items apart.  The orange indicator lamp goes out after approxi-
mately 8 minutes.
Fill up with water
The steam cleaner is ready to use.
Note:
If you always use usual commercial distilled water it is Turning Off the Appliance
not necessary to descale the boiler. Illustration
ATTENTION  Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
Do not use condensation water from the drier!  Push the steam switch until steam discharge stops.
Do not fill in detergents or other additives! Now, the boiler of the appliance is unpressurized.
 Remove the safety lock from the device.
Illustration Storing the Appliance
 Completely empty the steam boiler to remove exist- Illustration
ing water. – Put the extension pipes into the large accessory
 Fill the boiler with a maximum of 1 liters of fresh tap compartments.
water. – Insert the manual nozzle and detail nozzle onto
Note: each extension pipe.
You can cut down the heating-up time by using – Put the round brush into the medium acessory
warm water. compartments.
 Screw the safety cap back onto the device. – Hook the floor nozzle into the parking position.
– Wrap the steam hose around the extension pipes
Turning on the Appliance
and insert the steam pistol into the floor nozzle.
 Place the unit securely on a firm surface.
 Insert the mains plug into a socket.
Both indicator lamps must illuminate.
 The orange indicator lamp goes out after approxi-
mately 8 minutes.
The steam cleaner is ready to use.

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How to Use the Accessories Hand nozzle
The manual nozzle is used for cleaning small areas that
Important application instructions can be washed down, shower cubicles and mirrors.
Cleaning floor surfaces Illustration
 Push the manual nozzle onto the steam gun ac-
It is recommended to sweep or vacuum the floor prior
cording to the spotlight nozzle.
to using the steam cleaner. This way, the floor is already
 Pull the cover over the manual nozzle.
cleared of dirt/loose particles prior to the wet cleaning.
Refreshing textiles Floor nozzle
Prior to treatment with the steam cleaner, always check The floor nozzle is used for cleaning washable wall and
the reaction of the textiles in an inconspicuous location: floor coverings e.g. stone floors, tiles and PVC floors.
Steam at first, then let dry and then check for colour or ATTENTION
shape changes. Damage due to build-up of steam
Cleaning of Coated or Lacquered Surfaces Heat and moisture can lead to damage. Check the heat
resistance and steam effect on an inconspicuous area
When cleaning painted or plastic-coated surfaces, as
using a minimal volume of steam prior to use.
found on kitchen and living room furniture, doors, par-
NOTICE
quet; wax, furniture polish, plastic surfaces or paint can
Detergent residue or care emulsions on the surface to
come loose or stains can be created. When cleaning
be cleaned can lead to streaks, which will disappear
these surfaces, briefly steam a cloth and wipe the sur-
however once these have been used several times.
faces with it.
We recommend sweeping the floor or vacuum cleaning
ATTENTION
it before using the appliance. In this way the floor will be
Never direct the steam jet at glued edges as the edge
cleared of dirt and loose particles before the wet clean-
band may loosen. Do not use the steam cleaner on un-
ing commences. Work slowly on surfaces that are heav-
sealed wooden or parquet floors.
ily soiled so that the steam can impact longer.
Cleaning of Glass Illustration
In case of low outside temperatures, especially in the  Connect the extension tubes with the steam gun.
winter, warm up the window pane by slightly steaming
Illustration
the entire glass surface. This will prevent tensions on
 Push the floor nozzle onto the extension tube.
the surface which might lead to glass breakage.
Then clean the window surface with the hand nozzle Illustration
and attachment. Use a squeegee to remove the water  Fasten the floor cleaning cloth to the floor nozzle.
or wipe the surfaces dry. Place the floor cleaning cloth with the Velcro strips
ATTENTION pointing upwards on the floor.
Do not direct steam onto the sealed locations of the win- Place the floor nozzle onto the floor cleaning cloth,
dow frame to prevent damage. applying slight pressure.
The floor cleaning cloth will stick to the floor nozzle of its
Steam gun own accord due to the Velcro fastening.
You can use the steam gun without any additional ac- Removing the floor cleaning cloth
cessories, e.g.:
– to remove odours and wrinkles from hanging Illustration
clothes by steaming them at a distance of 10 to 20  Place one foot on the bottom corner of the floor
cm. cleaning cloth and lift the floor nozzle up.
– to remove dust from plants. Here, keep a distance NOTICE
of 20-40 cm. Initially, the floor cleaning cloth's hook and loop fas-ten-
– for moist dusting, by briefly steaming the cloth and er strip is very strong and cannot be removed from the
wiping the furniture with it. floor nozzle easily. After the floor cleaning cloth has
been used several times and washed, it is easier to re-
Detail nozzle move from the floor nozzle and it has reached the opti-
Illustration mum adhesion.
The closer this nozzle is to the contaminated area, the Parking the floor nozzle
higher the cleaning effect, as the temperature and the Illustration
steam are highest at the nozzle output. Especially suit- Illustration
ed for cleaning difficult access locations, joints, fittings,  During work breaks, hook the floor nozzle into the
drains, sinks, toilets, blinds and heaters. Heavy lime parking holder.
scale can be drenched in vinegar prior to steam-clean-
ing. Let the vinegar penetrate for about 5 minutes. Care and maintenance
Round brush Rinsing the boiler
The round brush can be installed onto the detail nozzle Rinse the steam cleaner boiler at the latest after 10 boil-
as an accessory. Attached brushes can therefore be er fillings.
used to remove heavy soiling.  Fill the boiler with water and shake it strongly. This
ATTENTION dissolves lime scaling residing on the boiler bottom.
Not suited for the cleaning of sensitive surfaces.  Empty water out.
Illustration
 Attach the round brush to the detail nozzle.

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Descaling the boiler No steam
Note: No water in the steam boiler.
If you always use usual commercial distilled water it is
 Turn off the appliance.
not necessary to descale the boiler.
 Fill the water reservoir
As limescale builds up on the boiler walls, we recom-
mend to descale the boiler in the following intervals Steam lever cannot be pressed anymore
(RF=reservoir fillings): Steam switch is secured with the lock / child-proof lock.
Degree of hardness ° dH mmol/l RF  Move the selector switch for the steam volume to
the front.
I soft 0- 7 0-1,3 55
High water output
II medium 7-14 1,3-2,5 45
III hard 14-21 2,5-3,8 35 Steam chamber too full
IV very hard >21 >3,8 25  Press the steam gun until less water is emitted.
Steam boiler is decalcified
Note:
Please contact your Conservancy Board or the local  Descale the steam boiler.
water supply company to inquire about the hardness of Technical specifications
your water.
 Disconnect the mains plug from the socket. Power connection
 Allow device to cool down.
 Remove the safety lock from the device. Voltage 220-240 V
Illustration 1~50-60 Hz
 Completely empty the steam boiler to remove exist- Protective class I
ing water. Protection class IPX4
ATTENTION
Only use products approved by KÄRCHER to exclude Performance data
any damages of the appliance. Heating output 1500 W
 Use KÄRCHER decalcifying agents for descaling.
Operating pressure max. 0,32 MPa
Please follow the dosing instructions on the pack-
aging when preparing the descaler. Heating time 8 Minutes
 Pour the descaling solution into the boiler and allow Steam volume
it to react for approximately 8 hours.
 Completely empty the descaling solution after 8 Continuous steaming 40 g/min
hours. A small amount of the solution will remain in Steam push max. 100 g/min
the boiler. Therefore, you should rinse the boiler Dimensions
two to three times with cold water to remove any
residues of the descaler. Boiler capacity 1,0 l
Illustration Weight (without accessories) 3,1 kg
 Completely empty the steam boiler to remove exist-
Width 254 mm
ing water.
Length 380 mm
Care of the Accessories
Height 260 mm
(Accessories - depending on scope of delivery)
NOTICE Subject to technical modifications!
The floor cleaning cloth and the cover for the manual
nozzle have been washed beforehand and can be used
immediately for working with the appliance. The micro Customer Service
fibre cloths are not suitable for dryer. Australia
NOTICE KÄRCHER Pty. Ltd.
When washing the cloths, observe the instructions on 40 Koornang Road
the washing tag. Do not use any liquid softeners as this Scoresby, Victoria 3179
will affect the ability of the cloths to pick up dirt.
 Wash the floor cleaning cloths and covers at a max. 1800 675 714 (Free Call)
temperature of 60 °C in the washing machine. www.karcher.com.au
Troubleshooting
New Zealand
Often, failures have simple causes and you can do the Karcher Ltd.
troubleshooting yourself using the following overview. If 66 Allens Road,
you are in doubt or if the failure is not listed here please East Tamaki, Aukland
contact the authorized customer service.
Long heating-up time (09) 274-4603
www.karcher.co.nz
Steam boiler is decalcified
 Descale the steam boiler.

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