SC 3.000
Operating Instructions
Before first use of the unit
read these operating instructions
and act in accordance with them.
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Contents
General information 3
Safety instructions 4
Description of the Appliance 6
Quick Reference 7
Operation 8
How to Use the Accessories 11
Maintenance and care 12
Troubleshooting 13
Customer Service 14
Technical specifications 14
Spare Parts 15
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General information
Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with
these original instructions prior
to the initial operation of your appliance and
store them for later use or subsequent owners.
Proper use
Use the steam cleaner only for private
households.
The appliance is intended to be used with
steam and can be used with the appropriate accessories as described in these operating instructions. You will not need any
detergent. Please adhere to the safety instructions.
Symbols in the operating
instructions
Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe
injury or even death.
몇 Warning
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to severe injury or even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to mild injury to persons or damage to
property.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the packaging into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but
arrange for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable ma-
terials that can be recycled. Please
arrange for the proper recycling of old
appliances. Please dispose your old appliances using appropriate collection systems.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the
ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery of your appliance is illustrated on the packaging. Check the contents of the appliance for completeness
when unpacking.
In the event of missing accessories or any
transport damage, please contact your
dealer.
Symbols on the machine
Steam
CAUTION - Danger of scalding
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Safety instructions
Danger
The appliance may not be used in areas
where a risk of explosion is present.
If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-
eas the corresponding safety provisions
must be observed.
Never use the appliance in pools con-
taining water.
The device should not be used to clean
electrical appliances such as oven, exhaust, micro-wave, televisions, lamps,
hair-dryer, electrical heating systems,
etc.
Check the faultless condition of the ap-
pliance and the accessories before using it. Otherwise, the appliance must
not be used. Please check in particular
the power cord, the safety lock, and the
steam hose.
If the power cord is damaged, please
arrange immediately for the exchange
by an authorized customer service or a
skilled electrician.
Please arrange for the immediate ex-
change of a damaged steam hose. You
may only use a steam hose that is recommended by the manufacturer (see
spare parts list for the order number).
Never touch the mains plug and the
socket with wet hands.
Never use the appliance to clean ob-
jects containing hazardous substances
(e.g. asbestos).
Never touch the steam jet from a short
distance with your hands and never direct the steam jet to persons or animals
(risk of scalds).
몇 Warning
The appliance may only be connected
to an electrical supply which has been
installed in accordance with IEC 60364.
The appliance may only be connected
to alternating current. The voltage must
correspond with the type plate on the
appliance.
In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect
the appliance to sockets with a series
connected RCD adapter.
Unsuitable extension cables can be
hazardous. Only use a splashproof extension cable with a minimum section of
3x1 mm².
The connection between power cord
and extension cable must not lie in water.
If couplings of the power cord or exten-
sion cable are replaced the splash protection and the mechanical tightness
must be ensured.
The operator must use the appliance
correctly. When working with the appliance, he must consider the local conditions and pay due care and attention to
other persons, in particular children,
who are nearby.
This appliance is not intended for use
by persons with limited physical, sensoric or mental capacities or lack of experience and/or skills, unless such
persons are accompanied and supervised by a person in charge of their
safety or if they received precise instructions on the use of this appliance.
Children must only use this appliance if
they are older than 8 and if they are supervised by a person responsible for
their safety or if they are instructed on
the use of the appliance by such person.
Never leave the appliance unattended
when it is in operation.
Be very careful while cleaning tiled
walls with sockets.
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Caution
Make sure that the power cable or ex-
tension cables are not damaged by running over, pinching, dragging or similar.
Protect the power cable from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
Never fill solvents, solvent-containing
liquids or undiluted acids (e.g. detergents, benzene, paint thinner, and acetone) into the water reservoir as these
substances affect the materials used on
the appliance.
The appliance must provide of a stable
ground.
Use and store the unit only in accord-
ance with the specifications in the description and/or figure.
The steam switch must not be locked
during the operation.
Protect the appliance from rain. Do not
store outside.
Safety Devices
Caution
Safety devices protect the user and must
not be modified or bypassed.
Pressure controller
The pressure controller keeps the boiler
pressure during the operation as constant
as possible. The heating is turned off if the
maximum operating pressure of 4 bar is
reached in the boiler and is reactivated in
case of a pressure drop in the boiler due to
steam tapping.
Safety thermostat
The safety thermostat turns off the appliance if the pressure controller fails and the
appliance overheats in case of a malfunction. Please contact your local KÄRCHER
customer service to arrange for the reset of
the safety thermostat.
Safety lock
The safety lock seals the boiler against the
steam pressure that builds up in the boiler.
If the pressure controller is defect and the
steam pressure in the boiler rises, a pressure control valve in the safety lock opens,
and steam is emitted through the lock to the
outside.
Please contact your local KÄRCHER customer service before you put the appliance
into operation again.
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Description of the Appliance
A1 Indicator lamp - heater (ORANGE)
A2 Indicator lamp (green) – line voltage is on
A3 Switch - ON
A4 Switch - OFF
A5 Safety cap
A6 Holder for accessories
A7 Storage holder for floor nozzle
A8 Mains cable with mains plug
A9 Running wheels (2 ea.)
A10Steering roller
B1 Steam gun
B2 Unlocking button
B3 Selector switch for the steam volume
(with child protection)
B4 Steam lever
B5 Steam hose
C1 Detail nozzle
C2 Round brush
D1 Hand nozzle
D2 Terry cloth cover
E1 Extension tubes (two tubes)
E2 Unlocking button
F1 Floor nozzle
F2 Retaining clip
F3 Terry floor cloth
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Quick Reference
1 Unscrew the safety lock and fill the
steam cleaner with a max. of 1 litre of
water.
2 Screw in safety cap.
3 Plug in the main plug.
Turn on the appliance.
The green and orange indicator lamps
light up.
4 Wait until the orange indicator lamp
goes out.
5 Connect the accessories to the steam
gun.
The steam cleaner is ready to use.
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Operation
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Attaching the Accessories
Illustration
Insert steering roller and transport
wheels and lock them.
Illustration +
Connect the required accessories (see
Chapter "How to use the accessories“)
to the steam gun. Insert the open end of
the accessory on the steam gun and
push onto the steam gun until the un-
locking button of the steam gun locks
into place.
Illustration
Use the extension tubes if necessary.
To do so, connect one or both exten-
sion tubes to the steam gun. Insert the
required accessories on the free end of
the extension tube.
Removing the Accessories
Danger
Hot water may drip out of the accessory
parts while you are detaching them! Never
detach accessory parts while steam
streams out - risk of scalding!
Move the selector switch for the steam
volume back (steam lever locked).
Illustration
To detach the accessory parts, press
the unlocking button and pull the items
apart.
Fill up with water
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
drier!
Do not fill in detergents or other additives!
Remove the safety cap from the device.
Completely empty the steam boiler to
remove existing water (see fig. ).
Fill the boiler with a maximum of 1 liters
of fresh tap water.
Note: You can cut down the heating-up
time by using warm water.
Screw the safety cap back onto the de-
vice.
Turning on the Appliance
Place the unit securely on a firm sur-
face.
Caution
The appliance must not be carried during
cleaning.
Insert the mains plug into a socket.
Press the ON switch to turn on the ap-
pliance.
Both indicator lamps must illuminate.
Caution
Do not turn the appliance on without water
in the boiler. Otherwise, the appliance may
overheat (see Help with faults).
The orange indicator lamp goes out af-
ter approximately 8 minutes.
The steam cleaner is ready to use.
Adjusting the Steam Quantity
Use the selector switch for the steam volume to regulate the discharged steam. The
selector switch has three positions:
Maximum steam volume
Reduced steam volume
No steam - child protection
Note: In this lever position, the steam
lever cannot be used.
Set selector switch to the required
steam volume.
While operating the steam switch, al-
ways direct the steam gun 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
(heater) lights up.
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Refilling Water Turning Off the Appliance
Water needs to be filled into the boiler, if the
steam volume decreases during work and
no more steam is emitted in the end.
Note: The safety lock cannot be opened as
long as slight pressure remains in the boiler.
Press the OFF switch to turn off the ap-
pliance.
Disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
Push the steam switch until steam dis-
charge stops. Now, the boiler of the ap-
pliance is unpressurized.
Remove the safety cap from the device.
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.
Fill the boiler with a maximum of 1 liters
of fresh tap water.
Danger
If the boiler is hot, there is the risk of scalding as the water may splash back during
the filling process! Do not fill any detergents
or other additives into the boiler!
Screw the safety cap back onto the de-
vice.
Insert the mains plug into a socket.
Press the ON switch to turn on the ap-
pliance.
Both indicator lamps must illuminate.
The orange indicator lamp goes out af-
ter approximately 8 minutes.
The steam cleaner is ready to use.
Press the OFF switch to turn off the ap-
pliance.
Disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
Storing the Appliance
Illustrations Fasten the power nozzle to the detail
nozzle.
Insert the manual nozzle and detail noz-
zle onto each extension pipe.
Put the extension pipes into the large
accessory compartments.
Put the round brush into the medium
acessory compartments.
Hook the floor nozzle into the parking
position.
Wrap the steam hose around the exten-
sion pipes and insert the steam pistol
into the floor nozzle.
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How to Use the Accessories
Important application instructions
Cleaning floor surfaces
It is recommended to sweep or vacuum the
floor prior to using the steam cleaner. This
way, the floor is already cleared of dirt/
loose particles prior to the wet cleaning.
Refreshing textiles
Prior to treatment with the steam cleaner,
always check the reaction of the textiles in
an inconspicuous location: Steam at first,
then let dry and then check for colour or
shape changes.
Cleaning of Coated or Lacquered
Surfaces
When cleaning painted or plastic-coated
surfaces, as found on kitchen and living
room furniture, doors, parquet; wax, furniture polish, plastic surfaces or paint can
come loose or stains can be created. When
cleaning these surfaces, briefly steam a
cloth and wipe the surfaces with it.
Caution
Never direct the steam jet at glued edges
as the edge band may loosen. Do not use
the steam cleaner on unsealed wooden or
parquet floors.
Cleaning of Glass
In case of low outside temperatures, especially in the winter, warm up the window
pane by slightly steaming the entire glass
surface. This will prevent tensions on the
surface which might lead to glass breakage.
Then clean the window surface with the
hand nozzle and attachment. Use a squeegee to remove the water or wipe the surfaces dry.
Caution
Do not direct steam onto the sealed locations of the window frame to prevent damage.
Steam gun
You can use the steam gun without any additional accessories, e.g.:
– to remove odours and wrinkles from
hanging clothes by steaming them at a
distance of 10 to 20 cm.
– to remove dust from plants. Here, keep
a distance of 20-40 cm.
– for moist dusting, by briefly steaming
the cloth and wiping the furniture with it.
Detail nozzle
The closer this nozzle is to the contaminated area, the higher the cleaning effect, as
the temperature and the steam are highest
at the nozzle output. Especially suited for
cleaning difficult access locations, joints,
fittings, drains, sinks, toilets, blinds and
heaters. Heavy lime scale can be drenched
in vinegar prior to steam-cleaning. Let the
vinegar penetrate for about 5 minutes.
Round brush
The round brush can be installed onto the
detail nozzle as an accessory. Attached
brushes can therefore be used to remove
heavy soiling.
Caution
Not suited for the cleaning of sensitive surfaces.
Illustration
Attach the round brush to the detail nozzle.
Hand nozzle
Pull the terry cloth cover over the hand nozzle. Especially well-suited for small washable areas, shower stalls and mirrors.
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Floor nozzle
Suited for all washable walls and floor coverings, e.g. stone floors, tiles and PVC
floors. Work slowly on very dirty surfaces to
allow the steam to act on the dirt for a longer period of time.
Note: Detergent residue or care emulsions
that are still present on the surfaces to be
cleaned, can lead to smears when steam
cleaned. However, these will disappear
with repeated cleaning procedures.
Illustration
Attach the floor cloth to the floor nozzle.
1 Fold the floor cloth the long way and
place the floor nozzle on top of it.
2 Open holding clamps.
3 Place the cloth ends into the openings.
4 Close the holding clamps.
Caution
Do not insert fingers between the clamps.
Parking the floor nozzle
Illustration
During work breaks, hook the floor noz-
zle into the parking holder.
Maintenance and care
Danger
Always disconnect the mains plug and allow the steam cleaner to cool down before
performing any maintenance work.
Rinsing the boiler
Rinse the steam cleaner boiler at the latest
after 10 boiler fillings.
Fill the boiler with water and shake it
strongly. This dissolves lime scaling residing on the boiler bottom.
Empty water out.
Descaling the boiler
Note: If you always use usual commercial
distilled water it is not necessary to descale
the boiler.
As limescale builds up on the boiler walls,
we recommend to descale the boiler in the
following intervals (RF=reservoir fillings):
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
Note: Please contact your Conservancy
Board or the local water supply company to
inquire about the hardness of your water.
Disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
Allow device to cool down.
Remove the safety cap from the device.
Completely empty the steam boiler to
remove existing water (see fig. ).
몇 Warning
Only use products approved by KÄRCHER
to exclude any damages of the appliance.
User the KÄRCHER decalcifier sticks
(order no. 6.295-206) to decalcify the
water. Please follow the dosing instructions on the packaging while using the
decalcifying solution.
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Caution
Use caution when filling and emptying the
steam cleaner. The descaling solution can
have an aggressive effect on delicate surfaces.
Pour the descaling solution into the boil-
er and allow it to react for approximately
8 hours.
몇 Warning
Do not screw the safety lock on 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. ).
Care of the Accessories
Note: The floorcloth and the terry cloth cover 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.
Troubleshooting
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.
Danger
Always disconnect the mains plug and allow the steam cleaner to cool down before
performing any maintenance work.
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
Long heating-up time
Steam boiler is decalcified
Descale the steam boiler.
No steam
No water in the steam boiler.
Turn off the appliance.
See „Refilling Water“ Page 10.
Steam lever cannot be pressed
anymore
Steam switch is secured with the lock /
child-proof lock.
Move the selector switch for the steam
volume to the front.
High water output
Steam chamber too full
Press the steam gun until less water is
emitted.
Steam boiler is decalcified
Descale the steam boiler.
Spare parts
Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts.
You will find a list of spare parts at the end
of these operating instructions.
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Customer Service
Australia
KÄRCHER Pty. Ltd.
40 Koornang Road
Scoresby, Victoria 3179
1800 675 714 (Free Call)
www.karcher.com.au
New Zealand
Karcher Ltd.
12 Ron Driver Place
East Tamaki, Aukland
(09) 274-4603
www.karcher.co.nz
Warranty
The warranty terms published by the relevant sales company are applicable in each
country. We will repair potential failures of
your appliance within the warranty period
free of charge, provided that such failure is
caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim
please contact your dealer or the nearest
authorized Customer Service centre.
Please submit the proof of purchase.
Technical specifications
Power connection
Voltage 220-240 V
1~50/60 Hz
Protection class IPX4
Protective class I
Performance data
Heating output 1500 W
Operating pressure
max.
Heating time 8 Minutes
Steam volume
Continuous steaming 50 g/min
Steam push max. 110 g/min
Dimensions
Boiler capacity 1,0 l
Weight (without
accessories)
Width 250 mm
Length 382 mm
Height 256 mm
Subject to technical modifications!
0,32 MPa
3,1 kg
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Spare Parts
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