Symbols on the device
(according to type of appliance)
Risk of burns, surface of appli-
ance becomes hot during opera-
tion
Risk of scalding from steam
Read the operating instructions
USE WATER ONLY Only fill water without additives
into the water reservoir
Safety valve
In the case of excessively high pressure in the event of
a fault, a safety valve relieves the pressure into the at-
mosphere.
The fuse prevents the device from overheating. If the
device overheats, the fuse disconnects the device from
the power supply.
Before re-commissioning the device, contact the re-
sponsible KÄRCHER Customer Service.
Device description
The maximum amount of equipment is described in
these operating instructions. Depending on the model
used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see
packaging).
For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page.
Illustration A
Button/switch area
1
Switch - Off
2
Switch - On
3
Indicator light (red)
4
- replace decalcification cartridge.
RESET button
5
- set water hardness
- confirmation after cartridge replacement
LED operating indicator
6
Flashing red - mains voltage present and device is
heating up
Green - device is ready for operation
Display for steam stage setting
7
Button for steam stage setting
8
Steam stage 1 - Wood
9
Steam stage 2 - Carpet
10
Steam stage 3 - Tiles/Stone
11
Handle
12
Wall anti-slip handle
13
Steam lever
14
Cable hook with cable fastener
15
Decalcification cartridge
16
Filling hole for water
17
12
Fuse
Water reservoir with reservoir cover and carrying
18
handle
Mains connection cable with mains plug
19
Unlocking button for floor nozzle
20
Floor nozzle
21
Hook and loop fastener
22
Microfibre floor cloth (1 x)
23
** Microfibre floor cloth (2 x)
24
** Abrasive floor cloth (1 x)
25
Carpet glider
26
** optional
Initial Start-Up
ATTENTION
Device damage due to calcification
The decalcification cartridge only works properly if you
adjust the device to the local water hardness before op-
erating it for the first time.
Set the device to the local water hardness.
Set the device to the current water hardness before us-
ing it in an area with a different water hardness (e.g. af-
ter a move)
1. Insert the decalcification cartridge into the water res-
ervoir and press it firmly into place.
Illustration F
2. Set the water hardness, see chapter Setting the wa-
ter 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.
Installing the handle bar
1. Hold the basic device.
2. Fit the handle bar all the way to the end stop into the
basic device until it audibly latches into place. The
handle bar must sit tightly in the device.
Illustration B
Installing the floor nozzle
1. Hold the device by the handle.
2. Connect the lower section of the basic unit to the
floor nozzle until it audibly latches into place.
Illustration C
English
Installation