Karcher DE4002 User Manual [en, es, fr]
DE 4002
5.959-343 (2005-04-06)
English
Operating Instructions Page 3
Spare Parts List Page 30
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Notice d’instructions Page 12
Liste des pièces de rechange Page 30
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1. Starting the unit
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1. Starting the unit
1 Steam pistol
2 Handwheel for steam control
3 Release button
4 Locking mechanism (child lock)
5 Steam switch
6 Modular accessory plug
7 Reset button – Descaling completed
8 VAPOHYDRO control knob
9 Temperature indicator
10 Steam control knob
11 Indicator light – Descaling due (white)
12 Indicator lamp –
Low water warning, additional tank (red)
13 Indicator lamp – Heater (yellow)
14 Heater ON/OFF switch
15 Steam supply switch
16 Indicator lamp –
Low water warning, boiler (red)
17 Boiler cap with safety valve
18 Tank cap
19 Funnel for filling tank
20 Extension tubes
21 Spot nozzle
22 Circular brush
23 Extension
24 Power nozzle (red)
25 Hand nozzle
26 Terry-towelling slip-on
27 Floor nozzle
28 Large wiping cloth
29 Retaining bracket
30 Floor Nozzle Storage Fitment
For the sake of the environment
The packaging material can be recycled.
Please do not place the packaging into the
ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for
the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable materials
that can be recycled. Please arrange for the
proper recycling of old appliances. Batteries,
oil, and similar substances must not enter the
environment. Please dispose of your old appliances
using appropriate collec-tion systems.
1.1 Unpacking the unit
• If you notice any transport damage while
unpacking the unit, please report it to your dealer
immediately.
1.2 Attaching the accessories
• Connect the modular accessory plug to the main
unit. The lugs on the plug must lock into place on
the cover of the main unit socket.
• Attach the required accessory (floor, hand or spot
nozzle) to the steam gun. Push both parts
together until the lock button on the steam gun
snaps into place.
• If required, use the extension tubes. Assemble the
tube sections by pushing one into the other until
the button snaps into place.
• Press the release button to separate the accessories from each other.
1.3 Filling the boiler with water
• Remove the safety cap from the main unit.
• Using the funnel, pour a maximum of 2 litres of
tap water into the boiler. Hot water shortens the
heating-up time.
Note: With the unit standing on a level surface, the
boiler can be filled up to 2 cm below the top of the
filler neck.
• Do not use any detergents.
• Refit the safety cap onto the main unit, and ensure
that it is properly tightened.
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1. Starting the unit
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Additional tank
Fill the additional tank in order to prolong the time
that the cleaner can be used before it requires
refilling.
• Unscrew the cap on the additional tank.
• Using the funnel, pour a maximum of 2 litres of
tap water into the tank.
• Screw the cap back onto the tank.
1.4 Switching the unit ON
• Plug the unit into a mains socket, and switch it on
by means of the steam supply switch and the
heater switch. Indicator lamps should be
illuminated.
Note: The full heat rating will only be available if the
modular accessory plug is connected to the main
unit while it is heating up.
• When the heater indicator lamp extinguishes, the
system is ready for use.
Note: Do not place the unit in an upright position
while it is switched ON. Otherwise the heater will
automatically switch OFF after a short interval, and
the red indicator lamp (low water warning) will light
up.
• For transporting the unit, switch the heater OFF
by means of the heater switch.
WATER WARNING lamp for the additional tank
illuminates.
• Fill the tank with a maximum of 2 litres of tap
water.
• Using the funnel, fill the additional tank with a
maximum of 2 litres of tap water.
Note: If the pump does not deliver any water,
although the additional tank is full, it is a sign that
the boiler requires descaling – see 3.1 Descaling
the boiler.
1.6 Switching the unit OFF
• Switch the unit OFF by means of switches.
• Remove the modular plug from the main unit, while
lifting up the socket cover at the same time.
• Remove the plug from the mains socket.
• Any remaining water can be left inside the unit.
1.7 Transporting the unit
• If you have been working with the extension tubes
and the floor nozzle, it is quite easy to transport
the unit.
• Turn the heater OFF with switch, stand the unit
upright, and attach the extension tube to the
retaining bracket on the underside of the main unit.
• When you press the steam switch, steam is
expelled from the steam gun. Always direct the
steam gun at a piece of cloth until the steam flows
evenly out of the nozzle.
• The heater is switched on continually while the
unit is in use (indicator lamp lights up), so that the
pressure inside the boiler is maintained at a
constant level.
• If you have switched the unit on and there is no
water in the boiler, heater indicator lamp will light
up initially before the low-water thermostat
switches the heater off. The low-water indicator
lamp will then light up.
1.5 Refilling the boiler with water
Note:When there is no water left in the additional
tank, a warning signal is sounded and the LOW
1.8 Storing the unit
• Place the hand and spot nozzles, together with
the smaller items, in the accessory compartment.
• Wind the cable around the holder on the base of
the main unit. Attach the floor nozzle to one of the
extension tubes, and insert both tubes into the
recesses in the base of the unit.
• Ensure that the brushes are allowed to cool down
without the bristles becoming deformed in the
process.
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2. Directions for use
2.1 Important fundamental information
To achieve satisfactory results with a steam
cleaner, it is most important that the initial cleaning
stage is performed thoroughly. This means that
where detergents and other cleaning products
have been used for many years, the immediate
objective must be to strip away the layer that will
have built up. By using a steam cleaner, dirt is lifted
off, as described previously, and picked up by the
cloth. Depending upon the amount to be cleaned
off, the dirt will have been completely removed after
the cleaner has been applied 1 - 2 times. The result
is a floor surface that is free of streaks. The same
applies when cleaning windows. The steam
cleaner cannot remove large amounts of limescale
directly. A description of the procedure for
successfully removing these types of deposits is
contained in the section concerning the cleaning
of bathroom fittings.
2.2 Special notes on cleaning
Fabrics
Before steam-cleaning fabrics or textiles, we
recommend that first of all you carry out a test on
an inconspicuous part of the material. Apply plenty
of steam to the test area, and then allow the
material to dry out so that you can determine
whether any changes in colour or shape occur.
Coated or painted surfaces
When steam-cleaning kitchen cabinets or other
items of furniture, doors, parquet flooring, painted
or plastic-coated surfaces, please take into account
that waxes, furniture polish, plastic coatings or
paint may be dissolved or lifted off if they are
subjected to prolonged exposure to the steam jet.
Apply only small amounts of steam directly to these
types of surface, or clean them with a cloth to which
the steam has been applied first.
2.3 Steam volume control with rotary knob
• If you are working with the standard accessories
or the iron, you can control the volume of steam
by adjusting the rotary knob on the main unit.
2.4 VAPOHYDRO rotary control knob
• In washrooms or tiled areas, for example, you
can also flush the dirt away instead of wiping it
off with the cloth. This is achieved by varying the
moisture content of the steam by adjusting rotary
knob on the main unit. The greater the amount of
moisture in the steam, i.e. the more water there
is in the steam jet, the better the washing results
will be.
If you turn the rotary knob all the way round to
“+”, a jet of hot water is discharged from the
nozzle giving the greatest flushing effect.
• Use the VAPOHYDRO feature together with the
spot nozzle, for example, for cleaning the
bathroom.
• If you are working with cloths (floor nozzle, hand
nozzle), set the VAPOHYDRO rotary control
knob to “–”, so that the steam jet contains as little
moisture as possible. This improves the ability of
the steam to loosen and dissolve the dirt.
Note:
If you turn the VAPOHYDRO rotary control knob
to “+”, the boiler will empty more quickly.
2.5 Temperature indicator
• This indicator shows you whether you are
working within the proper temperature range
(green area).
2.6 Steam gun
Glass surfaces / window panes
Glass surfaces may break if they are subjected to
uneven heating. Especially in the case of low
exterior temperatures, you should first of all spray
steam lightly over the whole glass surface in order
to even out any differences in temperature and to
avoid the build-up of tension on the surface of the
glass. Do not apply the steam jet directly to the
sealed parts of the window.
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• The steam can be used without accessories for
the following cleaning jobs:
– Deodorising clothing and removing creases
from garments;
– Dusting houseplants (maintain a distance of
approx. 30 cm);
– Damp dusting: apply small amount of steam to
surface and then wipe dry with a clean cloth.
2. Directions for use
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2.7 Spot nozzle
• The spot nozzle can be attached either directly to
the steam gun or via the extension tubes.
• Because the steam temperature and pressure
are at their highest immediately the steam leaves
the nozzle, the closer you hold the steam jet to
the object to be cleaned, the better the cleaning
results will be.
• The spot nozzle can be used for cleaning:
– locations that are difficult to reach, such as in
corners, joints, etc.
– curtains, radiators
– lavatories
– stainless steel
– taps and similar fittings
– coated or enamelled surfaces
– and for lifting off stains.
• Use the extension tube for locations that are
particularly difficult to reach.
• If required, the circular brush can be pushed onto
the front of the spot nozzle.
Note:The circular brush is not suitable for cleaning
sensitive surfaces.
2.8 Floor nozzle
• Depending upon the actual cleaning task, the floor
nozzle can be used with the extension tubes. You
can use this nozzle for all large washable wall
and floor surfaces. Place the floor nozzle onto
the folded large cloth, and then pull the cloth
under the retaining clips on each side.
• The best results for wiping up dirt are achieved
when you turn the cloth over, or replace it,
frequently.
• For more effective cleaning of heavily soiled
surfaces, slow down your working speed to allow
the steam more time to penetrate the grime.
2.9 Hand nozzle
• Depending upon the actual cleaning task, use
the hand nozzle with the extension tubes.
• You can use the hand nozzle with the cloth for
cleaning:
– small washable surfaces
– upholstery
– sensitive surfaces.
2.10 Optional accessories
Only accessories approved by the manufacturer
may be used with this unit.
Household iron (Order no. 6.959-262)
• Connect the modular plug on the household iron
to the main unit.
Steam-ironing
– For ironing all types of fabrics the temperature
control should be set at least to the
In this setting the steam discharged from the
iron prevents the fabric from being overheated.
– The higher the selected temperature, the dryer
and less visible is the steam; the volume of
steam remains the same however.
– As soon as the lamp on the iron extinguishes, it
is ready for use.
– As soon as you press the switch, a solenoid
valve in the main unit opens and steam flows
out of the base of the iron. If you push the
switch forwards, steam is expelled
continuously; if you push the switch towards the
rear, shots of steam are discharged.
– Begin by directing the steam onto a piece of
cloth until water no longer comes out of the iron.
– Turn the steam volume control on the main unit
to obtain the desired amount of steam.
– You can hold the iron vertically for steaming
curtains, clothes, etc.
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stage.
• Any traces of detergents left on the floor surface
to be cleaned may form streaks. As a rule these
streaks will disappear after the steam cleaner has
been applied several times.
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Dry-ironing
– If you wish to iron without using steam, switch
the steam supply switch on the main unit to ON,
and the heater switch to OFF.
– Set the temperature dial for the desired fabric
type.
Synthetic fibres Wool Linen
Window nozzle (Order no. 6.962-007)
• Attach the window nozzle directly to the steam
gun. Use the extension tubes if required.
• Apply steam evenly to the glass surface from a
distance of approx. 20 cm. Switch off the steam
supply and squeegee the glass surface in straight
passes from top to bottom. Wipe the rubber lip
and the bottom edge of the window dry after each
pass.
Biological Descaler RM 511
(Order no. 6.290-239)
– 3 x 100 g powder for cleaning the boiler
– See Section 3.
Window wiper, 230 mm 6.962-007
Hand nozzle with wire bristles 6.962-014
Spot nozzle, long, 400 mm 6.962-015
Spot nozzle, short, 140 mm 6.962-016
Circular brush Ø 60 mm 6.962-017
Triangular brush, small, 90 mm 6.962-018
Circular brush, small, qty 5 6.962-019
Triangular brush, large, 130 mm 6.962-024
Cloth set, qty 10 6.962-025
Circular brush, small, qty 5 6.962-139
Extension tube, 250 mm 6.962-144
Caddy 6.962-239
Wallpaper remover (Order no. 6.962-013)
With the wallpaper remover you can use the steam
cleaner for stripping wallpaper.
• Procedure:
– Place the wallpaper remover with its entire
surface on the edge of a sheet of wallpaper.
Allow the steam to penetrate until the wallpaper
is soaked through (approx. 10 sec.).
– Without switching it off, move the wallpaper
remover to a new location. Use a putty knife to
lift the loosened wallpaper, and pull it off
completely.
– The steam may not be able to readily penetrate
woodchip wallpaper that has been painted
several times. In this case we recommend that
you go over the wallpaper with a spiked roller
before steam is applied.
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3. Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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3.1 Cleaning the boiler
Rinsing out the boiler
• To clean the boiler, we recommend that you fill it
with water and shake it vigorously. This should
loosen any scale that has settled at the bottom
of the boiler. If you now pour the water out of the
boiler, the scale will be flushed out at the same
time (see ill.).
Procedure
• Unplug the steam cleaner from the mains
electricity.
• Empty the boiler entirely of any remaining water.
• Dissolve the contents of two bags in 2 litre of
warm water while continuously stirring the liquid
at the same time.
• Pour the solution into the boiler, and allow to
stand for approx. 8 hours.
The safety cap must not be attached
to the boiler while descaling is being
carried out. Make sure that the cleaner
can not be used while there is any
descaling solution left in the boiler.
• Pour the contents of the boiler out at the side
(see ill.), and rinse out the boiler at least twice
with cold water to ensure that no descaling
solution or deposits are left inside.
• Switch on the cleaner.
• For soft water (up to 1.8 mmol/L) the boiler should
be flushed out after it has been refilled 15 times,
for harder water after every fifth time.
Descaling the boiler
• We recommend that you descale the appliance
as soon as the “Descaling due” indicator light
illuminates.
• In order to remove any scale that has built up on
the walls of the boiler, we recommend that you
clean the boiler with KÄRCHER Biological
Decalcifying Liquid RM 511.
• KÄRCHER Biological Decalcifying Liquid RM 511
is based on citric acid and is therefore entirely
biodegradable.
• In order to avoid damaging your steam cleaner,
use only products for descaling that have been
officially approved by KÄRCHER.
• Press the reset button until the “Descaling due”
light extinguishes.
• Your steam cleaner is now ready for use again.
After approx. 50 operating hours, the “Descaling
due” light will illuminate to show that it is time to
descale the appliance once more.
Note: If you use distilled water exclusively, it will
not be necessary to descale the cleaner.
When the “Descaling due” indicator light illuminates, just press the reset button until the light goes
out.
Filter replacement
• When using polluted water the filter can become
blocked. This makes itself apparent either by
extraordinarily long running times of the pump or
a total functional failure. In this case the filter
should be replaced.
3.2 What to do if there is a problem
• If the low-water warning lamp lights up because
the unit has been stood upright although it still
operating, follow the procedure described in the
section “Refilling the boiler with water”.
• If you encounter any other problems with the
cleaner, you should contact your local authorised
customer service agent.
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4. Safety devices
This steam cleaner has been fitted with various
safety devices to provide multiple protection
measures. The most important safety components
are described below.
4.1 Pressure controller
The pressure controller maintains the boiler
pressure at as constant a level as is possible while
the cleaner is in use. The heater is switched off
when the operating pressure inside the boiler
reaches its maximum of 3.2 bar, and switched on
again when the pressure drops as a result of steam
being drawn off.
4.2 Low-water thermostat
As the water inside the boiler is consumed, the
temperature around the heater rises. The low-water
thermostat switches the heater off, and the red lowwater warning lamp lights up. The heater is
prevented from switching on again until the boiler
has cooled down, or it has been refilled with water.
4.3 Safety thermostat
If the low-water thermostat fails and the cleaner
overheats, then the safety thermostat switches the
whole unit off. Contact your authorised KÄRCHER
Customer Service agent so that the safety
thermostat can be reset.
4.4 Safety cap
The safety cap seals off the boiler and keeps the
steam pressure inside. If the pressure controller
becomes defective, and the pressure inside the
boiler rises above 5.5 bar, an overpressure valve
opens inside the safety cap, and steam escapes
into the open. Contact your authorised KÄRCHER
Customer Service agent before using the cleaner
again.
5. General information
5.1 Warranty
The applicable warranty conditions in different
countries are issued by the respective national
distributor of KÄRCHER products. During the
warranty period, any malfunctions of the unit
caused by a material or manufacturing defect will
be repaired free of charge.
In the event of a warranty claim, please take the
cleaner, with accessories and proof of purchase, to
your original dealer or to the nearest authorised
customer service centre.
We will not be held liable for damages occurring as
a consequence of improper handling of the cleaner,
or of failure to observe the Operating Instructions.
5.2 Recycling information
This appliance has been constructed in compliance
with the Directive on Recycling, No. 2243, issued
by the German Association of Engineers.
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