Karcher HDC advanced User Manual
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To detach an attachment from the detal 
nozzle, turn the attachment counter-
clockwise and pull the parts apart.
Note: If you always use usual commercial 
distilled water it is not necessary to descale 
the boiler.
CAUTION
Do not use condensation water from the dri-
er! Do not fill in detergents or other addi-
tions!
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Remove the safety cap (A3) from the de-
vice.
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Empty remaining water from boiler.
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Fill the boiler with a maximum of 1.2 liters 
of fresh tap water.
Note: The boiler can be filled up to 2 cm 
below the edge of the filler neck. You can 
cut down the heating-up time by using 
warm water.
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Screw the safety cap (A3) back onto the 
device. 
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Place the unit securely on a firm surface.
Note: Do not carry the unit while cleaning.
CAUTION
Do not turn the appliance on without water in 
the boiler. Otherwise, the appliance may 
overheat (see troubleshooting).
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Insert the mains plug into a socket.
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Press the switch (A2) to turn on the appli-
ance. 
The orange (B2) indicator lamp will light up.
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The orange indicator lamp (B2) goes out 
after approximately 8 minutes. The 
steam cleaner is ready to use.
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Push the steam switch lock (C3) to the 
back.
Note: If you push the lock (C3) back-
wards, the steam switch (C4) cannot be 
actuated (child control).
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While operating the steam switch (C4), 
always direct the steam gun (C1) at a 
separate piece of cloth until the steam is 
emitted evenly.
Note:  The heating of the steam cleaner 
is turned on in regular intervals during 
the operation of the appliance in order to 
maintain the pressure in the boiler at a 
constant level. When the heating is 
turned on, the orange indicator lamp (B2) 
lights up.
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Use the steam switch (C4) to regulate 
the discharged steam. 
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The lock also (C3)
–> Switch in front position: no steam 
(child control)
–> Switch in middle position: reduced 
steam amount
–> Switch in back position: maximum 
steam amount
The steam pressure will sink if the boiler is 
empty. Then the red control light will indicate 
low water (B1).
To immediately refill water, the remaining 
steam pressure can be discharged quickly 
while the control light indicates low water.
Note: The safety lock (A3) cannot be 
opened as long as slight pressure remains in 
the boiler.
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Push the steam lever (C4) until steam 
discharge stops. Now, the boiler of the 
appliance is unpressurized.
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DANGER
A residual amount of steam may be emitted 
when you open the safety lock. Be careful 
when opening the safety lock, there is a risk 
of scalding.
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Remove the safety cap (A3) from the device.
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Press the switch (A2) to turn off the appli-
ance.
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DANGER
If the boiler is hot, there is the risk of scalding 
as the water may splash back during the fill-
ing process! Do not fill any detergents or oth-
er additives into the boiler!
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Fill the boiler with a maximum of 1.2 liters 
of fresh tap water.
Fill up with water
Turning on the Appliance
Adjusting the Steam Quantity
Refilling Water