SC 3
SC 3 Premium
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 . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Instructions for Steam Clean-
ers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Description of the Appliance . . . . 8
Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Effect descaler and adjustment of
water hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How to Use the Accessories . . . . 12
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Technical specifications . . . . . . . 16
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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.
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 mate-
rials that can be recycled. Please ar-
range 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.
Spare parts
Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts.
You will find a list of spare parts at the end
of these operating instructions.
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.
(See address on the reverse)
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Safety Instructions for Steam
Cleaners
– Apart from the notes contained herein
the general safety provisions and rules
for the prevention of accidents of the
legislator must be observed.
– Warnings and notes that are attached
on the appliance provide important
notes for the safe operation.
Hazard levels
DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which leads
to severe injuries or death.
몇 WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation,
which can lead to severe injuries or death.
몇 CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation,
which can lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation,
which can lead to property damage.
Electric components
DANGER
Never use the appliance in pools con-
taining water.
Do not level the steam jet directly at
equipment that contains electrical components, such as the inside of ovens.
Check the appliance and the accesso-
ries, especially the power cord, the
safety lock and the steam hose for
proper condition.
Do not use the appliance in case of
damage.
If the power cord is damaged, please
arrange immediately for the exchange
by an authorized customer service or a
skilled electrician.
Promptly replace a damaged steam
hose. You may only use a steam hose
that is recommended by the manufacturer.
Never touch the mains plug and the
socket with wet hands.
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.
The connection between the power
cord and extension cable must not lie in
water.
몇 WARNING
The appliance may only be connected
to an electric supply that has been installed by an electrician in accordance
with IEC 60364.
The appliance may only be connected
to alternating current. The voltage must
correspond with the type plate of the
appliance.
In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect
the appliance to sockets with a series
connected RCD adapter.
Only use splash-proof electrical exten-
sion cables with a minimum cross-section of 3x1 mm²
Replace couplings at the power cord or
extension cable only with couplings that
have the same protection against
splashing water and the same mechanical strength.
Be very careful while cleaning tiled
walls with sockets.
몇 CAUTION
Make sure that the power cord or exten-
sion cable is not damaged by running
over, pinching, dragging or the like. Protect the power cords from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
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