Kärcher SC 3 Instructions Manual Download

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Note

The 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 cable

hook.

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 J

Filling water

The water reservoir can be filled at any time.

ATTENTION
Material damage through open reservoir cover or
incorrectly seated or loose water reservoir

Liquid can escape and damage the floor covering if the
reservoir cover is not correctly closed or the water res-
ervoir is not correctly inserted into the device.
Take care to ensure that the reservoir cover is securely
closed and the water reservoir is seated tightly in the de-
vice when the water reservoir is full.

ATTENTION
Damage to the device

Unsuitable 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.

Note

The decalcification cartridge must be installed in the wa-
ter reservoir when filling the water reservoir.

Filling the water reservoir directly on the device

1. 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 G

3. Close the reservoir cover.

Removing the water reservoir for filling

1. Hold the device.
2. Turn the lower cable hook upwards.
3. Pull the water reservoir vertically upwards by the

handle.

4. Open the water reservoir cover and fill the water res-

ervoir with max. 0.5 L tap water.

Illustration H

5. Close the water reservoir cover.
6. Insert the water reservoir and press downwards until

it locks into place.

Switching on the device

ATTENTION
Device and material damage due to tipping over

The device can fall over and be damaged if inadequate-
ly secured during work breaks or storage. Liquid can al-
so leak out and damage the floor covering in the
process.
Position the device with the floor nozzle on a solid base,
or the handle with the wall anti-slip protection in a verti-
cal position on a solid wall.

ATTENTION
Device damage due to incorrectly set water hard-
ness

The decalcification cartridge only works properly if the
device 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 first
operation, see chapter Setting the water hardness.

Note

When steaming for the first time after removing and re-
inserting the decalcification cartridge, the steam jet may
be weak or irregular, and individual drops of water may
be 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
until the maximum steam volume has been reached af-
ter approx. 30 seconds.

Note

Please note that here it is set to steam stage 3 (tiles/
stone), since the running-in period will otherwise be ex-
tended.

1. Place the device on a firm surface.

Illustration I

2. Insert the mains plug into a socket.

Illustration K

3. Press the On switch.

Illustration L

4. The LED operating indicator flashes red.

Illustration M

5. The LED operating indicator lights up constantly

green after approx. 30 seconds.

Illustration N

The device is ready for use.

Regulating the steam volume

The steam volume setting depends on the surface to be
cleaned.



Press the button with the direction arrows on the
handle repeatedly until the desired steam stage is
selected.

Illustration P

3 different steam stages are available:

Note

The maximum steam stage (Tiles/stone) is always se-
lected when the device is switched on.

●

Press the steam lever after setting the steam vol-
ume.

Illustration O

Refilling water

Note

The water level can be seen through the transparent
fresh water tank.
When topping up the water, the decalcification cartridge
remains secured in the device.

Tiles/stone - maximum steam stage

Carpet - medium steam stage

Wood - minimum steam stage