Kärcher SC 4 EasyFix, Instruction Manual

English

9

1. Set the selector switch for the steam volume to re-

quired steam volume.

2. Press the steam lever.
3. Before starting cleaning, point the steam gun at a 

cloth until steam is expelled evenly.

Refilling water

If there is not enough water, the water shortage indicator 
lamp flashes red and a signal tone sounds.

Note

The water pump fills the steam boiler at intervals. If the 
filling is successful, the red water shortage indicator 
lamp goes out. 

Note

If there is no or too little water in the steam boiler, the 
water pump starts to run and pumps water from the wa-
ter reservoir into the steam boiler. The filling process 
can take several minutes.

ATTENTION

Damage to the device

Unsuitable water can block the nozzles or damage the 
water level indicator.
Do not fill in pure distilled water. Use a maximum of 50% 
distilled water mixed with tap water.
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.

1. Fill the water tank with tap water or a mixture of tap 

water and no more than 50% distilled water up to the 
"MAX" mark.
The device is ready for use.

Switching off the device

1. Press the OFF switch.

Illustration P

The device is switched off.

2. Set the child lock (selector switch for steam volume) 

to the rear.
The steam lever is locked.

3. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
4. Drain the water reservoir.

Rinsing out the steam boiler

Rinse the device’s steam boiler out after every 
tenth filling of the tank.
1. Switch the device off; see Chapter

 Switching off the 

device

.

2. Allow the device to cool down.
3. Drain the water reservoir.
4. Remove the accessory/accessories from the acces-

sory holders.

5. Open the maintenance lock. To do this place the 

open end of an extension tube on the maintenance 

lock, insert this into the guide so it engages and 
open it.

Illustration T

6. Fill the steam boiler with water and swing it around 

vigorously. Lime residue which has been deposited 
on the bottom of the steam boiler will be released as 
a result.

7. Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler.

Illustration U

Storing the device

1. Connect the extension tubes to the large mounts for 

accessories.

2. Connect a manual nozzle and spotlight nozzle to 

each extension tube.

3. Fasten the large round brush to the spotlight nozzle.
4. Connect the small round brush and nozzles to the 

medium-sized mount for accessories.

5. Hang the floor nozzle in the park bracket.

Illustration R

6. Wind the steam hose around the extension tube and 

connect the steam gun to the floor nozzle.

Illustration S

7. Wind the mains cable around the extension tube.
8. Stow the mains cable in the accessory compart-

ment.

9. Store the device in a dry location that is protected

from frost.

Important application instructions

Cleaning the floor areas

We recommend sweeping the floor or vacuum cleaning it 
before using the appliance. In this way the floor will be 
cleared of dirt and loose particles before the wet cleaning.

Freshening up textiles

Prior to using the appliance, always check the compati-
bility of the textiles at a concealed point: Steam down 
the textile, allow it to dry and then check it for any 
change in colour or shape.

Cleaning coated or painted surfaces

ATTENTION

Damaged surfaces

Steam can loosen wax, furniture polish, plastic coatings 
or paint and edge band from edges.
Do not direct the steam at glued laminated edges as the 
edge band may loosen. 
Do not use the appliance for cleaning unsealed wood or 
parquet floors.
Do not use the appliance for cleaning painted or plastic 
coated surfaces such as kitchen or living room furniture, 
doors or parquet.

1. To clean these surfaces, steam a cloth briefly and 

use it to wipe over the surfaces.

Glass cleaner

ATTENTION

Glass breakages and damaged surfaces

Steam can damage sealed points of the window frame 
and, at low outside temperatures, lead to tension on the 
surface of window panes and hence to glass breakages.
Do not direct the steam at sealed points on the window 
frame.
At low outside temperatures, heat up the window panes 
by gently steaming the full surface of the glass.

Maximum steam volume

Reduced steam volume

No steam - child lock

Note

In this position, the steam lever cannot 
be operated.