Switching On The Device; Refilling Water - Kärcher SC 3 Upright EasyFix Mode D'emploi

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
Damage to the device and material damage through
tipping over
The device can fall over and be damaged if inadequate-
ly secured during work breaks or storage. Liquid can al-
so escape and damage the floor covering.
Position the device with the floor nozzle on a solid base
or the handle with the wall anti-slip handle in a vertical
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:
Tiles/stone - maximum steam stage
Carpet - medium steam stage
Wood - minimum steam stage
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
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.
 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
or
 Remove the water reservoir, open the water reser-
voir cover and fill the water reservoir with max. 0.5 L
tap water, see chapter Filling water.
Illustration H
Interrupting operation
ATTENTION
Material damage due to condensate/moisture
See the chapter Storing the device to prevent material
damage during longer work breaks.
In order to save energy, we recommend that you switch
off the device for breaks in operation of longer than 20
minutes.
1. Press the OFF switch.
Illustration S
Switching off the device
1. Press the OFF switch.
Illustration S
The device is switched off.
2. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
Illustration T
ATTENTION
Device damage due to water putrefaction
The water in the reservoir may putrefy if the device is
not put into operation for more than 2 months.
Drain the water reservoir before longer breaks in oper-
ation.
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