Read this safety chapter and these original instructions before using the device for the first time. Act in accordance with them. Keep the original instructions for future reference or for future owners.

• In addition to the notes in the operating instructions, you also need to take into consideration the general safety regulations and accident prevention guidelines applicable by law.

• Warnings and information notices attached to the device provide important information for hazard-free operation.

Does not apply to SC 1 Upright / KST 1 Upright / SC 2 Upright / KST 2 Upright / SC 3 / SC 3 Upright devices

(Depending on equipment)

Use the device only in private households for cleaning level hard floors (e.g stone floors, tiles, PVC floors, as well as sealed wooden floors such as parquet and laminate) that can withstand the high temperature, pressure and moisture of the device. Do not clean any water-sensitive coverings such as untreated cork floors (moisture can penetrate and damage the floor).

Cleaning agents are not required.

The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the environmental regulations.

Electrical and electronic devices contain valuable, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can pose a potential danger to human health and the environment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the device. Devices marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together with the household rubbish.

Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.de/REACH

Only use original accessories and original spare parts. They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely.

Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com.

The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the packaging. Check the contents for completeness when unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage, please notify your dealer.

(according to type of appliance)

	Risk of burns, surface of appliance becomes hot during operation
	Risk of scalding from steam
	Read the operating instructions
USE WATER ONLY	Only fill water without additives into the water reservoir

In the case of excessively high pressure in the event of a fault, a safety valve relieves the pressure into the atmosphere.

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 responsible KÄRCHER Customer Service.

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).

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1. Handle
2. Cable hook with cable fastener
3. Decalcification cartridge
4. Mains connection with mains plug
5. Steam ON/OFF switch
6. Floor head
7. Hook and loop fastener
8. Power-on indicator
9. Water reservoir
10. Unlocking button for device handle
11. Floor cloth

1. Fit the three parts of the device handle into each other in order until it audibly latches into place.

2. Hold the basic device firmly.

3. Fit the device handle all the way to the end stop into the basic device until it audibly latches into place.

4. The device handle must sit tightly in the device.

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1. Attach the floor cleaning cloth to the floor head.

   1. Place the floor cleaning cloth with the hook and loop strips pointing upwards on the floor.

   2. Place the floor head onto the floor cleaning cloth, applying slight pressure.

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   The floor cleaning cloth will stick to the floor head of its own accord due to the hook and loop fastener.

1. Press the latching hook of the water reservoir upwards and pull out the water reservoir.

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2. Unpack the decalcification cartridge.

3. Write down the first use date of the decalcification cartridge on the warning label.

Note

Please label with a waterproof pen.

4. Insert the decalcification cartridge into the device and press it firmly into place.

Note

Please replace the decalcification cartridge in 4 months or a flow of approx. 15 l of water.

The water reservoir can be filled at any time.

1. Hold the device firmly.

2. Open the reservoir cover, and turn it to the side.

3. Fill with max 0.2 l tap water directly at the device.

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4. Close the reservoir cover.

1. Press the latching hook of the water reservoir upwards and pull out the water reservoir.

2. Open the reservoir cover, and turn it to the side.

3. Fill with max 0.2 l tap water.

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4. Close the reservoir cover.

5. Insert the water reservoir and press it firmly into place.

1. Turn the lower cable holder upwards.

2. Remove the power cable completely from the cable hook.

3. Fasten the cable in the fastener of the upper hook to prevent it from being run over during cleaning work.

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Installation information

When steaming for the first time after removing and reinserting the decalcification cartridge, the steam jet maybe weak or irregular, and individual drops of water may be expelled. The device requires a short running-in period in which the decalcification cartridge fills with water.The steam volume that is expelled increases constantly until the maximum steam volume has been reached after approx. 20 seconds.

1. Place the device on a firm surface.

2. Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.

3. The power-on indicator light lights up constantly green.

   After waiting for approx. 30 seconds, the device is ready for use.

4. Press the steam on/off switch by foot. The steam comes out.

• Press the steam on/off switch by foot. The steam stops in few seconds.

• Open the reservoir cover, and fill the water reservoir with max. 0.2 l tap water directly at the device.

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  or

• Remove the water reservoir, open the reservoir cover, and fill with max. 0.2 l tap water, see chapterFilling water.

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Press the steam on/off switch by foot. The steam stops in few seconds.

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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 steam on/off switch by foot. The steam stops in few seconds.

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2. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

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3. Park the device.

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1. Press the steam on/off switch by foot. The steam stops in few seconds.

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2. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

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3. To drain the water reservoir, see chapterDraining the water reservoir.

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1. To remove the floor cleaning cloth, see chapterHow to use the Accessories.

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2. Remove the moisture from the device.

3. Wind the power cable around the lower and upper cable hooks.

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4. Store the device in a dry location that is protected from frost.

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 cleaning.

The device 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.

For fastening the floor cleaning cloth to the floor head, please refer to chapterHow to use the Accessories

The floor cloth is suitable for cleaning stone floors, tiles and PVC floors, and also sealed wooden floors such as parquet and laminate.

Note

Please make sure the device is switched off before removing the floor cleaning cloth.

1. Place one foot on the bottom corner of the floor cleaning cloth and lift the floor head up.

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   Note

   Initially, the floor cleaning cloth's hook and loop fastener strip is very strong and cannot be removed from the floor head easily. After the floor cleaning cloth has been used several times and washed, it is easier to remove from the floor head and it has reached the optimum adhesion.

ATTENTION

Device damage due to water putrefaction

If the device is not put into operation for more than 2 months, the water in the reservoir may putrefy.

Drain the water reservoir before breaks in operation.

1. Remove the water reservoir and open the reservoir cover.

2. Drain the water reservoir.

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ATTENTION

Device damage

There is a risk of damage to the device if the used decalcification cartridge is re-used.

Work carefully in order to prevent mixing up the cartridges.

Installation information

When steaming for the first time after removing and reinserting 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 period in which the decalcification cartridge fills with water. The steam volume that is expelled increases constantly until the maximum steam volume has been reached after approx. 20 seconds.

Note

Remove the water reservoir before removing and installing the decalcification cartridge.

1. Press the steam on/off switch by foot. The steam stops in few seconds.

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2. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

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3. Remove the water reservoir and open the reservoir cover.

4. Remove the decalcification cartridge.

5. Write down the first use date of the new decalcification cartridge on the warning label.

Note

Please label with a waterproof pen.

6. Insert the new decalcification cartridge and press it firmly into place.

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7. Insert the mains plug into a socket.

8. Press the steam on/off switch and wait for approx. 20 seconds to vent the decalcification cartridge.

_{(Accessories - depending on scope of delivery)}

1. Wash the floor cleaning cloths in a washing machine at a max. temperature of 60 °C.

Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can remedy yourself using the following overview. When in doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned here, please contact your authorised Customer Service.

• The pump sounds loud and there is no steam. 

• No steam / little steam although there is sufficient water in the reservoir 

Cause:

No water in the water reservior.

Remedy:

• Fill the water in the water reservior.

Cause:

The decalcification cartridge has not been inserted or has been inserted incorrectly.

Remedy:

• Fit the decalcification cartridge and/or check that the decalcification cartridge sits tightly in the device and press in again if necessary.

Cause:

A new decalcification cartridge has been fitted.

Remedy:

• Press the steam on/off switch and make sure the pump is working by the pump sound.

  The full steam output is reached after approximately 20 seconds.

Cause:

The water reservoir has not been installed in place.

Remedy:

• Check that the water reservoir is installed in place and press in again if necessary.

The warranty conditions issued by our sales company responsible apply in all countries. We shall remedy possible malfunctions on your device within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufacturing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorised customer service site.

You can find more detailed information at: www.kaercher.com/dealersearch