Kärcher SC 2 Upright Manuel D'utilisation page 12

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. 50 seconds.
Note
Please note that here it is set to steam stage 2 (tiles/
stone), since the running-in period will otherwise be ex-
tended.
1. Place the device on a firm surface.
Illustration H
2. Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.
Illustration I
3. The indicator light flashes red alternately.
Illustration J
4. The indicator light lights up constantly green after
approx. 30 seconds.
Illustration K
The device is ready for use.
Regulating the steam volume
The steam volume setting depends on the surface to be
cleaned.
Note
Controlling the volume of steam only works for the SC 2
Upright EasyFix. Only one steam stage is available for
the KST 2 Upright.
 Press the button with the direction arrows on the
handle repeatedly until the desired steam stage is
selected.
Illustration L
2 different steam stages are available:
Tiles/stone - maximum 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 M
Refilling water
Note
The water level can be seen through the partially trans-
parent fresh water reservoir.
When the water is refilled, the decalcification cartridge
remains fixed in the device.
 Open the reservoir cover, and fill the water reservoir
with max. 0.4 l tap water, directly at the device.
Illustration F
or
 Remove the water reservoir, open the reservoir cov-
er, and fill with max. 0.4 l tap water, see chapter Fill-
ing water.
Illustration G
Interrupting operation
ATTENTION
Material damage due to condensate/moisture
The floor covering can be damaged by moisture remain-
ing on the floor cleaning cloth or floor nozzle/device af-
ter cleaning.
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Remove the floor cleaning cloth and dry the floor nozzle/
the device after finishing the cleaning work.
Do not place or store the device on heat-sensitive sur-
faces.
In order to save energy, we recommend that you switch
off the device for breaks in operation of longer than 20
minutes.
1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
Illustration N
Switching off the device
1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
Illustration N
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.
2. To drain the water reservoir, see chapter Draining
the water reservoir.
Illustration O
Storing the device
1. To remove the floor cleaning cloth, see chapter
Floor nozzle.
Illustration C
2. Remove the moisture from the floor nozzle/device.
3. Wind the power cable around the lower and upper
cable hooks.
Illustration P
4. Store the device in vertical position on a solid base
or on a wall.
Illustration H
5. 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 clean-
ing.
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 device for cleaning unsealed wood or
parquet floors.
Do not use the device for cleaning painted or plastic
coated surfaces such as kitchen or living room furniture,
doors or parquet.
How to use the Accessories
The floor nozzle is suitable for cleaning washable floor
coverings, e.g. stone floors, tiles and PVC floors, as well
as sealed wooden floors such as parquet and laminate.
ATTENTION
Damage due to steam effect
Heat and the effects of steam can lead to damage.
English
Floor nozzle