Kärcher SC 2 Manual

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Rinse the steam cleaner boiler at the latest after 10 boil-
er fillings.
 Fill the boiler with water and swing it strongly. This
dissolves lime scaling residing on the boiler bottom.
 Empty water out.
Note
In case of continuous use of commercially available dis-
tilled water, no descaling of the boiler is necessary.
As limescale builds up on the boiler walls, we recom-
mend to descale the boiler in the following intervals
(RF=reservoir fillings):
Note
The hardness of the tap water can be inquired at your
water management office or the municipal utilities.
 Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
 Allow device to cool down.
 Remove the safety lock from the device.
Illustration
 Completely empty the steam boiler to remove exist-
ing water.
 Use KÄRCHER descaler sticks for descaling.
Please follow the dosing instructions on the pack-
aging when preparing the descaler.
 Pour the descaling solution into the boiler and allow
it to react for approximately 8 hours.
 Completely empty the descaling solution after 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.
Illustration
 Completely empty the steam boiler to remove exist-
ing water.
Note
The floor cleaning cloth and the cloth cover have been
pre-washed and can be used immediately for working
with the steam cleaner.
 You can wash dirty floorcloths and 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 terry cloths.
The microfiber cloths are not suitable for the tum-
ble.
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
contact the authorized customer service.
 Descale the steam boiler.
 Turn off the appliance.
 Refill water.
Steam switch is secured with the lock / child-proof lock.
 Move the selector switch for the steam volume to
the front.
 Press the steam gun until less water is emitted.
 Descale the steam boiler.
Subject to technical modifications!
Maintenance and care
Rinsing the boiler
Descaling the boiler
Degree of hardness ° dH mmol/l RF
I soft 0- 7 0-1,3 55
II medium 7-14 1,3-2,5 45
III hard 14-21 2,5-3,8 35
IV very hard >21 >3,8 25
Care of the Accessories
Troubleshooting
Long heating-up time
Steam boiler is decalcified
No steam
No water in the steam boiler.
Steam lever cannot be pressed anymore
High water output
Steam chamber too full
Steam boiler is decalcified
Technical specifications
Power connection
Voltage 220-240
1~50-60
V
Hz
Protective class I
Protection class IPX4
Performance data
Heating output 1500 W
Operating pressure max. 0,32 MPa
Heating time 6,5 Minutes
Steam volume
Continuous steaming 40 g/min
Steam push max. 100 g/min
Dimensions
Boiler capacity 1,0 l
Weight (without accessories) 3,1 kg
Width 254 mm
Length 380 mm
Height 260 mm
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Kärcher SC 2 Specifications

General

Type	Portable steam cleaner
Capacity	1 L
Cord length	4 m
Hose length	2 m
Product color	Black, Yellow
International Protection (IP) code	IPX4
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Steam pressure	3.2 bar
Continuous steam performance	40 g/min
On/off switch	Yes

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	380 mm
Width	254 mm
Height	260 mm
Weight	2900 g