Transport; Storage; Care And Maintenance; Troubleshooting Guide - Kärcher SG 4/2 Classic Mode D'emploi

Window nozzle (special accessory)
Order number 2.863-025.0
1. Steam the glass surface evenly at a distance of ap-
prox. 20 cm.
2. Switch off the steam supply.
3. Pull off the glass surface in strips from top to bottom
with the squeegee.
4. Wipe the squeegee and the lower edge of the win-
dow dry after each run.
Textile care nozzle (special accessory)
Order number 2.863-233.0
For freshening hanging textiles e.g. jackets or curtains
with two functions:
● De-linting garments with the thread lifter.
● Steaming and removing creases from textiles (also
removes odours).
Note
Steam flows out when the steam switch is activated. Al-
ways point the steam gun at a cloth first until the steam
flows out evenly.

Transport

CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
1. Carry the device by the carrying handle and exten-
sion tube (special accessory).
2. When transporting the device in vehicles, secure it
to prevent it from slipping or overturning in accord-
ance with the respective valid guidelines.

Storage

CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
The device may only be operated indoors.

Care and maintenance

DANGER
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.
DANGER
Danger from hot water, steam and hot surfaces
Risk of scalding and burns
Allow the device to cool down prior to all work on the de-
vice.
Rinsing the boiler
Rinse the steam cleaner boiler at the latest after every
5th filling of the boiler.
1. Remove the accessories from the accessory com-
partment.
2. Disconnect the steam hose from the device.
3. Fill the steam boiler with water and shake it vigor-
ously. Lime residue which has been deposited on
the bottom of the steam boiler will be released as a
result.
4. Pour out the water.
Illustration E
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Descaling the boiler
In order to remove lime adhering to the boiler wall, we
recommend cleaning the boiler with the KÄRCHER Bio
Descaler RM 511. The KÄRCHER Bio Descaler RM 511
is a citric acid-based product that is completely biode-
gradable.
ATTENTION
Danger from unsuitable descaler
Risk of damage
Only use descalers that have been approved by
KÄRCHER in order to prevent damage to the device. Do
not use vinegar or similar agents.
ATTENTION
Danger from descaling solution
Risk of damage
Never fill the descaling solution into the fresh water
tank, as this will damage the pump.
1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
2. Unscrew the safety lock and completely empty the
water from the steam boiler.
3. Completely dissolve a bag of descaler in 0.5 litres of
warm water, stirring constantly.
4. Pour the descaling solution into the kettle. Do not
screw the safety lock onto the device during the des-
caling process.
DANGER
Danger from inhalation of aerosols
Health risk
Do not use the device while descaler is still present in
the boiler.
5. Let the descaling solution work for approx. 8 hours
(overnight).
6. Pour out the descaling solution. Rinse the boiler at
least two more times with cold water to ensure that
there are no more residues in the device. Insert the
safety lock.
7. Unlock and open the device cover.
8. Switch on the device.
9. Press the reset button until the "Descaling" indicator
light goes out. The device is now ready for use.
Note
After approx. 20 hours of operation, the "Descaling" in-
dicator light indicates the next required descaling.
10. Close and lock the device cover.

Troubleshooting guide

DANGER
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.
DANGER
Danger from hot water, steam and hot surfaces
Risk of scalding and burns
Allow the device to cool down prior to all work on the de-
vice.
DANGER
Danger from improper repair work
Risk of injury and damage
ave repair work carried out by the authorised customer
service only.
The "Water shortage" indicator light lights up red
1. Refill water.
The "Descaling" indicator light lights up red
1. Descale the device.
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