– 12
Note: If you always use usual commercial dis-
tilled 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 follow-
ing intervals (RF=reservoir fillings):
Note: Please contact your Conservancy
Board or the local water supply company to in-
quire 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 re-
move existing water (see fig. ).
몇 Warning
Only use products approved by KÄRCHER to
exclude any damages of the appliance.
User the KÄRCHER decalcifier sticks (or-
der no. 6.295-206) to decalcify the water.
Please follow the dosing instructions on
the packaging while using the decalcifying
solution.
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 boiler
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 solution
after 8 hours. A small amount of the solu-
tion will remain in the boiler. Therefore,
you should rinse the boiler two to three
times with cold water to remove any resi-
dues of the descaler.
Completely empty the steam boiler to re-
move existing water (see fig. ).
Note: The floorcloth and the terry cloth cover
have been pre-washed and can be used im-
mediately 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.
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 au-
thorized customer service.
Danger
Always disconnect the mains plug and allow
the steam cleaner to cool down before per-
forming any maintenance work.
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
Descale the steam boiler.
Turn off the appliance.
See „Refilling Water“ Page 9.
Steam switch is secured with the lock / child-
proof lock.
Move the selector switch for the steam
volume to the front.
During longer breaks from ironing, the steam
in the steam line can condense.
Direct the first burst of steam at a separate
piece of cloth.
Set the thermostat to level •••.
Rinse or decalcify the boiler of the steam
cleaner.
Descaling the boiler
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
Care of the Accessories
Troubleshooting
Long heating-up time
Steam boiler is decalcified
No steam
No water in the steam boiler.
Steam lever cannot be pressed anymore
After breaks during ironing, water drops
will come out of the steam pressure iron.
Steam iron "spits out" water!
