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
Français
Notice d’instructions Page 12 Liste des pièces de rechange Page 30
Instrucciones de servicio Página 21 Liste des pièces de rechange Página 30
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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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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2. Directions for use
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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