Karcher SC 2 Upright Operating instructions 2 - Page 12

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. 50 seconds. Note Please note that here it is set to steam stage 2 (tiles/ stone), since the running-in period will otherwise be extended. 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 selected 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 transparent 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 cover, and fill with max. 0.4 l tap water, see chapter Filling water. Illustration G Interrupting operation ATTENTION Material damage due to condensate/moisture The floor covering can be damaged by moisture remaining on the floor cleaning cloth or floor nozzle/device after cleaning. 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 surfaces. 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 operation. 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 cleaning. 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 Floor nozzle 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. 12 English