Kärcher SC 1.020 Instructions Abrégées page 18

Warning
Do not screw the safety lock on the appliance
during the decalcifying.
Do not use the steam cleaner as long as there is
decalcifying agent in the boiler.

Completely empty the descaling solution af-
ter 8 hours. A small amount of the solution
will remain in the boiler. Therefore, you
should rinse the boiler two to three times with
cold water to remove any residues of the
descaler.

Completely empty the steam boiler to re-
move existing water (see fig.
Care of the Accessories
Note: The floorcloth and the terry cloth cover
have been pre-washed and can be used imme-
diately for working with the steam cleaner.

You can wash dirty floorcloths and terry cloth
covers in the washing machine at 60°C. Do
not use a liquid softener as this would affect
the ability of the cloths to pick up dirt. You
may tumble dry the cloths.
Troubleshooting
Often, failures have simple causes and you can
do the troubleshooting yourself using the follow-
ing overview. If you are in doubt or if the failure is
not listed here please contact the authorized
customer service.
Danger
Always disconnect the mains plug and allow the
steam cleaner to cool down before performing
any maintenance work.
Repair works may only be performed by the au-
thorized customer service.
Long heating-up time
Steam boiler is decalcified

Descale the steam boiler.
No water in the steam boiler.

Turn off the appliance.

See „Refilling Water" Page 9.
Steam lever cannot be pressed anymore
Steam switch is secured with the lock / child-
proof lock.

Move the selector switch for the steam vol-
ume to the front.
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No steam
High water output
Steam chamber too full

Press the steam gun until less water is emitted.
Steam boiler is decalcified

Descale the steam boiler.
Technical specifications
Power connection
Voltage
Protective class
Protection class
Performance data
Heating output
Operating pressure max.
Heating time
Steam volume
Continuous steaming
Steam push max.
Dimensions
Boiler capacity
Weight (without accessories)
Width
Length
Height
Subject to technical modifications!
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EN
220-240 V
1~50/60 Hz
I
IPX4
1500 W
0,32 MPa
8 Minutes
40 g/min
100 g/min
1,0 l
3,1 kg
254 mm
380 mm
260 mm