Karcher SC 4-100 CB - Manual (Page 23)

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Warning
Do not screw the maintenance lock onto
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 solu-
tion after 8 hours. A small amount of the
solution will remain in the boiler. There-
fore, 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
remove existing water (see fig. ).
 Allow the storage compartment for the
mains cable to dry.
 Screw the maintenance lock in using
the extension pipe.
 Fill water reservoir (see page 8).
 The steam cleaner is ready to use.
Note: The floorcloth and the terry cloth cov-
er have been pre-washed and can be used
immediately 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.
Often, failures have simple causes and you
can do the troubleshooting yourself using
the following overview. If you are in doubt
or if the failure is not listed here please con-
tact the authorized customer service.
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Danger
Always disconnect the mains plug and al-
low the steam cleaner to cool down before
performing any maintenance work.
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
 Descale the steam boiler.
No water in the water reservoir.

Fill the water reservoir up to the "MAX"
marking.
No water in the steam boiler. Overheating
protection of the pump was triggered.

Turn off the appliance.
 Fill the water reservoir
 Turn on the appliance.
Water reservoir has not been inserted prop-
erly or is calcified.

Remove the water reservoir and rinse it.
 Insert the water reservoir and press
downwards until it arrests.
Steam switch is secured with the lock /
child-proof lock.

Move the selector switch for the steam
volume to the front.
 Set the thermostat to level •••.
 Rinse or decalcify the boiler of the
steam cleaner.
During longer breaks from ironing, the
steam in the steam line can condense.

Direct the first burst of steam at a sepa-
rate piece of cloth.
 Descale the steam boiler.
Care of the Accessories
Troubleshooting
Long heating-up time
Steam boiler is decalcified
No steam
Indicator lamp - "water shortage" blinks
red and signal sounds
Indicator lamp "water shortage" glows
red
Steam lever cannot be pressed
anymore
Steam iron "spits out" water!
After breaks during ironing, water drops
will come out of the steam pressure iron.
High water output
Steam boiler is decalcified
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