Karcher Carpet Cleaner SC 1122 User Manual

SC 1122  
Operating Instructions  
Before first use of the unit  
read these operating instructions  
and act in accordance with them.  
59631850 11/09  
 
Contents  
Description of the Appliance  
Description of the Appliance .................... 3  
Safety instructions.................................... 4  
Preparing the Appliance........................... 5  
Quick Reference ......................................6  
Operation ................................................. 7  
How to Use the Accessories.................... 9  
Maintenance and care ........................... 11  
Troubleshooting ..................................... 12  
Helpline..................................................13  
Technical specifications......................... 13  
Spare parts ............................................ 15  
Î See page 2  
A1 Appliance connector with cover  
A2 Switch - ON/OFF  
A3 Safety cap  
A4 Mains cable with mains plug  
B1 Indicator lamp (red) - lack of water  
steam boiler  
B2 Indicator lamp (orange) - heating  
C1 Steam gun  
C2 Unlocking button  
C3 Steam lever locking (child control)  
Front – steam lever blocked  
Middle – reduced steam amount  
Back – maximum steam amount  
C4 Steam lever  
Dear Customer,  
C5 Steam hose  
C6 Steam plug  
Please read and comply with  
these original instructions prior  
to the initial operation of your appliance and  
store them for later use or subsequent own-  
ers.  
D1 Detail nozzle  
D2 Round brush  
E1 Manual nozzle  
E2 Terry cloth cover  
Proper use  
F1 Squeegee  
Only use the steam cleaner for private  
household applications. The unit is meant  
for steam cleaning and can be used with  
appropriate accessories as described in  
these operating instructions. Especially  
mind the safety instructions during use.  
G1 Extension tubes (two tubes)  
G2 Unlocking button  
H1 Floor nozzle  
H2 Retaining clip  
H3 Floor cleaning cloth  
Symbols on the machine  
Steam  
CAUTION - Danger of scalding  
English 3  
 
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 ex-  
tension cable with a minimum section of  
3x1 mm².  
The connection between power cord  
and extension cable must not lie in wa-  
ter.  
Safety instructions  
ƽ 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 correspondingsafety 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, ex-  
haust, micro-wave, televisions, lamps,  
hair-dryer, electrical heating systems,  
etc.  
Check the faultless condition of the ap-  
pliance and the accessories before us-  
ing 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 rec-  
ommended by the manufacturer (see  
spare parts list for the order number).  
Never touch the mains plug and the  
socket with wet hands.  
If couplings of the power cord or exten-  
sion cable are replaced the splash pro-  
tection and the mechanical tightness  
must be ensured.  
The operator must use the appliance  
correctly. When working with the appli-  
ance, he must consider the local condi-  
tions and pay due care and attention to  
other persons, in particular children,  
who are nearby.  
This device is not intended for use by  
persons (including children) with re-  
duced physical, sensory or mental abil-  
ities or lacking experience and/or  
knowledge, unless they are supervised  
by a person responsible for their safety  
or are instructed by these persons on  
the use of the device. Children should  
be supervised, to ensure that they do  
not play with the device.  
Never leave the appliance unattended  
when it is in operation.  
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 di-  
rect the steam jet to persons or animals  
(risk of scalds).  
Be very careful while cleaning tiled  
walls with sockets.  
Caution  
Make sure that the power cable or ex-  
tension cables are not damaged by run-  
ning over, pinching, dragging or similar.  
Protect the power cable from heat, oil,  
and sharp edges.  
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.  
Never fill solvents, solvent-containing  
liquids or undiluted acids (e.g. deter-  
gents, benzene, paint thinner, and ace-  
tone) into the water reservoir as these  
substances affect the materials used on  
the appliance.  
The appliance must provide of a stable  
ground.  
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Never operate or store the appliance in  
a horizontal position!  
Preparing the Appliance  
The steam switch must not be locked  
during the operation.  
Protect the appliance from rain. Do not  
store outside.  
Unpacking the Appliance  
When you unpack the system, check that  
everything is complete (see page 3).  
If there are any missing parts or you detect  
any transport damage when unpacking,  
please inform your dealer immediately.  
Safety elements  
This steam cleaner is equipped with sever-  
al safety devices that provide an all-round  
protection of the appliance. The most im-  
portant safety devices are described in the  
following.  
Environmental protection  
The packaging material can be recy-  
cled. Please do not place the packag-  
ing into the ordinary refuse for  
disposal, but arrange for the proper  
recycling.  
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.  
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 collec-  
tion systems.  
Low-water thermostat  
When the water in the boiler becomes ex-  
hausted, the temperature of the heating in-  
creases. The low-water thermostat turns off  
the heating, and the red low-water indicator  
lamp lights up. The heating is prevented  
from being turned on again until the boiler  
has cooled down or refilled with water.  
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)  
You will find current information about the  
ingredients at:  
umweltschutz/REACH.htm  
Safety thermostat  
If the boiler thermostat fails and the appli-  
ance overheats, then the safety thermostat  
turns off the appliance.  
Please contact your local KÄRCHER cus-  
tomer 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 pres-  
sure control valve in the safety lock opens,  
and steam is emitted through the lock to the  
outside.  
Please contact your local KÄRCHER cus-  
tomer service before you put the appliance  
into operation again.  
English 5  
 
Quick Reference  
1
Fill the steam cleaner with 1.2 liters of  
4
Plug in the main plug.  
water.  
Turn on the appliance.  
2
3
Screw in safety cap.  
Insert the steam plug into the appliance  
connector.  
The orange indicator light comes on.  
Wait until the orange indicator light  
goes out.  
Connect the accessories to the steam  
gun.  
5
6
The steam cleaner is ready to use.  
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Removing the Accessories  
Operation  
DANGER  
Attaching the Accessories  
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!  
Î Push the lock (C3) to the front (steam  
switch blocked).  
Î To detach the accessory parts, press  
the unlocking button (C2 or G2), and  
pull the items apart.  
Î Tightly insert the steam plug (C6) into  
the appliance connector (A1). The plug  
must click into place audibly.  
Î Connect the required accessories to the  
steam gun (C1). Insert the open end of  
the accessory on the steam gun and  
push onto the steam gun until the un-  
locking button (C2) of the steam gun  
locks into place.  
Figure 3  
Figure 1  
Î Use the extension pieces (G1) if neces-  
sary. To do so, connect one or both ex-  
tension pieces to the steam gun (C1).  
Insert the required accessories on the  
free end of the extension piece.  
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 addi-  
tions!  
Î Remove the safety clamp (A3) from the  
device.  
Î Empty remaining water from boiler.  
Î Fill the boiler with a maximum of 1.2 lit-  
ers of fresh tap water.  
Figure 2  
Note: The boiler can be filled up to 2 cm  
below the edge of the filler neck. You  
can cut down the heating-up time by us-  
ing warm water.  
Î Screw the safety clamp (A3) back onto  
the device.  
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Turning on the Appliance  
Refilling Water  
Î Place the unit securely on a firm sur-  
The steam pressure will sink if the boiler is  
empty. Then the red control light will indi-  
cate low water (B1).  
face.  
Note: Do not carry the unit while clean-  
ing.  
To immediately refill water, the remaining  
steam pressure can be discharged quickly  
while the control light indicates low water.  
Note: The safety lock (A3) cannot be  
opened as long as slight pressure remains  
in the boiler.  
Î Push the steam lever (C4) until steam  
discharge stops. Now, the boiler of the  
appliance is unpressurized.  
CAUTION  
Do not turn the appliance on without water  
in the boiler. Otherwise, the appliance may  
overheat (see troubleshooting).  
Î Insert the mains plug into a socket.  
Î Press the switch (A2) to turn on the ap-  
pliance.  
The orange indicator lamp glows.  
Î The orange indicator lamp (B2) goes  
out after approximately 8 minutes.  
The steam cleaner is ready to use.  
Î Push the steam switch lock (C3) to the  
back.  
ƽ 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.  
Note: If you push the lock (C3) back-  
wards, the steam switch (C4) cannot be  
actuated (child control).  
Î Remove the safety clamp (A3) from the  
device.  
Î Press the switch (A2) to turn off the ap-  
pliance.  
Î While operating the steam switch (C4),  
always direct the steam gun (C1) at a  
separate piece of cloth until the steam  
is emitted evenly.  
ƽ DANGER  
If the boiler is hot, there is the risk of scald-  
ing as the water may splash back during  
the filling process! Do not fill any detergents  
or other additives into the boiler!  
Î Fill the boiler with a maximum of 1.2 lit-  
ers of fresh tap water.  
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  
(B2) lights up.  
Î Screw the safety clamp (A3) back onto  
the device.  
Î Press the ON/OFFswitch to turn on the  
appliance.  
Î The orange indicator lamp (B2) goes  
out after approximately 8 minutes.  
The steam cleaner is ready to use.  
Adjusting the Steam Quantity  
Î Use the steam switch (C4) to regulate  
the discharged steam.  
Î The lock also (C3)  
–> Switch in front position: no steam  
(child control)  
–> Switch in middle position: reduced  
steam amount  
–> Switch in back position: maximum  
steam amount  
Turning Off the Appliance  
Î Press the ON/OFFswitch to turn off the  
appliance.  
Î Disconnect the mains plug from the  
socket.  
Î Pull the steam plug (C6) from the appli-  
ance connector (A1).  
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Steam gun (C1)  
How to Use the Accessories  
You can use the steam gun without any ad-  
ditional accessories.  
Application:  
Important application instructions  
Cleaning of Textiles  
Before you use the steam cleaner for the  
cleaning of textiles, you should always test  
the resistance of the fabrics against steam  
by means of cleaning a hidden spot. Apply  
steam to the hidden spot, and then let it dry.  
Check whether the colour and shape of the  
area have changed.  
elimination of odours and creases from  
garments: Apply steam to the hanging  
garment from a distance of 10–20 cm.  
Removing dust from plants: Respect a  
distance of 20-40 cm.  
dusting with a damp cloth: Apply a small  
amount of steam to a cloth, and then  
use this cloth to wipe over the furniture.  
Cleaning of Coated or Lacquered  
Surfaces  
Detail nozzle (D1)  
WARNING  
The closer you hold the nozzle to the dirty  
spot, the higher the cleaning effect as tem-  
perature and pressure of the steam reach  
their maximum values immediately when  
they are emitted from the nozzle.  
Application:  
Never direct the steam jet at glued edges  
as the edge band may loosen. Do not use  
the steam cleaner on wooden or parquetry  
floors that have not been sealed.  
Be careful when you clean kitchen and liv-  
ing room furniture, doors, parquetry, lac-  
quered or plastic-coated surfaces! Upon a  
longer influence of steam, wax, furniture  
polish, plastic coatings, or paint may come  
off, or stains may occur. Therefore, you  
should only clean such surfaces using a  
piece of cloth to which steam has been ap-  
plied or very briefly using a double layer of  
cloth on the nozzle.  
Fittings, drains  
Wash-basins, toilets  
Blinds, radiators  
Stain removal: Moisten stubborn lime-  
stone with vinegar, and allow to react  
for approximately 5 minutes.  
Round brush (D2)  
Note: The round brush is not suited for the  
cleaning of delicate surfaces.  
The extension piece is attached to the de-  
tail nozzle.  
Cleaning of Glass  
WARNING  
Never direct the steam jet directly at the sealed  
parts of the window around the window frame  
to prevent damages of the sealing.  
Application:  
locations that are difficult to access,  
such as corners and joints  
Fittings, drains  
In case of low outside temperatures, espe-  
cially in the winter, warm up the window  
pane. Apply a small quantity of steam to the  
entire glass surface. Thus, you compen-  
sate temperature differences and avoid  
stresses in the glass surface. This is of im-  
portance because glass surfaces that are  
heated unevenly may crack.  
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Manual nozzle (E1)  
Floor nozzle (H1)  
Application:  
Pull the terry cloth cover (E2) over the man-  
ual nozzle.  
Application:  
all washable wall and floor coverings,  
e.g.: Stone floors, tiles, and PVC floors.  
small, washable surfaces, such as  
kitchen surfaces made of plastic, tiled  
walls  
Shower cabins, mirror  
Furniture fabrics  
Î 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.  
Open holding clamps.  
Place the cloth ends into the openings.  
Close the holding clamps.  
2
3
4
Vehicle interior, windshields  
Bath-tubs  
Caution  
Do not insert fingers between the clamps.  
Squeegee (F1)  
Application:  
Windows, mirrors  
Glass surfaces on showers  
other smooth surfaces  
Î Perform a fat dissolving basic cleaning  
using the manual nozzle (E1) and a ter-  
ry cloth cover (E2) before the first clean-  
ing using the window nozzle.  
Î Apply steam to the glass surface from a  
distance of approximately 20 cm until  
the surface is moistened evenly.  
Î Strip the glass surface in straight lines  
from the top to the bottom using the rub-  
ber lip of the window nozzle. Wipe the  
rubber lip and the bottom edge of the  
window dry after each strip.  
Figure 4  
Î To remove the cloth, press the retaining  
clips (H2), and pull out the cloth.  
Î Turn and exchange the floorcloth in reg-  
ular intervals. Thus, you improve the  
ability to pick up dirt.  
Î Work slowly on very dirty surfaces to al-  
low the steam to act on the dirt for a  
longer period of time.  
Î If there are residues of detergents or  
floor cleaning products (e.g. wax, liquid  
polish) on the surface to be cleaned,  
streaks may form during the cleaning.  
These streaks normally disappear after  
a repeated use of the steam cleaner.  
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Special accessories  
Maintenance and care  
Set of micro-fibre dusters "Bath“  
(order no. 2.863-171)  
- 2 soft bath towels made of plush velours.  
- 1 Abrasive cover for hand nozzle.  
- 1 polishing cloth for mirror and bathroom  
fittings  
DANGER  
Always disconnect the mains plug and al-  
low the steam cleaner to cool down before  
performing any maintenance work.  
Note: If you always use usual commercial  
distilled water it is not necessary to descale  
the boiler.  
Set of micro-fibre dusters "Kitchen“  
(order no. 2.863-172)  
Rinsing the boiler  
- 2 soft floor towels made of plush velours.  
- 1 soft cover for hand nozzle made of plush  
velours.  
-1 cloth for streak-free cleaning of stainless  
steel sufaces.  
Set of micro-fibre dusters for floor nozzle  
(Order no. 2.863-173) - 2 soft floor towels  
made of plush velours.  
Rinse the steam cleaner boiler at the latest  
after 5 boiler fillings.  
Î Fill the boiler with water and shake it  
strongly. This dissolves lime scaling re-  
siding on the boiler bottom.  
Î Empty water out.  
Set of micro-fibre dusters for hand nozzle  
(order no. 2.863-174)  
Descaling the boiler  
As limescale builds up on the boiler walls,  
we recommend to descale the boiler in the  
following intervals (RF=reservoir fillings):  
-1 soft cover made of plush velours.  
Round brush kit (order no. 2.863-058)  
4 round brushes for the detail nozzle.  
Round brush kit with brass bristles  
(order no. 2.863-061)  
Degree of hardness  
° dH mmol/l RF  
0- 7 0-1,3 55  
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soft  
3 round brushes for the detail nozzle (for  
particularly stubborn dirt)  
Terry cloths (order no. 6.369-357)  
- 5 floorcloths  
Terry covers (order no.6.3710-990)  
- 5 covers  
Decalcifier sticks  
(order no. 6.295-206)  
Round brush with scraper  
(order no. 2.863-140)  
II  
III  
IV  
medium  
hard  
very hard  
7-14 1,3-2,5 45  
14-21 2,5-3,8 35  
>21  
>3,8 25  
Note: Please contact your Conservancy  
Board or the local water supply company to  
inquire about the hardness of your water.  
Î Disconnect the mains plug from the  
socket.  
Î Completely empty the steam boiler.  
Window nozzle (order no. 4.862-115)  
Rubber lip for window nozzle  
(order no. 6.273-140)  
Steam turbo-brush  
(order no. 2.863-159)  
Extension (order no. 5.762-236)  
Detail nozzle extension  
Power nozzle (order no. 5.762-326)  
Detail nozzle attachment  
WARNING  
Only use products approved by Kärcher to  
exclude any damages of the appliance.  
Î User the KÄRCHER decalcifier sticks  
(order no. 6.295-206) for decalcifying  
the water. Please follow the dosing in-  
structions 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 sur-  
faces.  
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Î Pour the descaling solution into the boil-  
er and allow it to react for approximately  
8 hours.  
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 con-  
tact the authorized customer service.  
WARNING  
Do not screw the steam boiler cap on the  
appliance during the descaling. Do not use  
the steam cleaner as long as there is des-  
caling agent in the boiler.  
ƽ Risk of electric shock!  
Repair works may only be performed by the  
authorized customer service.  
Î Empty the descaling solution after 8  
hours. A small amount of the solution  
will remain in the boiler. Therefore, you  
should rinse the boiler two to three  
times with cold water to remove any  
residues of the descaler.  
Long heating-up time  
Steam boiler is decalcified.  
Î Descale the steam boiler.  
Î The steam cleaner is now ready for use  
again.  
No steam  
Red low-water indicator lamp lights up.  
No water in the steam boiler. Water scarcity  
thermostat switches off the heating.  
Î Turn off the appliance.  
Care of the Accessories  
Allow the accessory parts to dry completely  
before storing them.  
Î Do not place the floor nozzle (H1), the  
manual nozzle (E1), and the round  
brush (D2) onto the bristles during the  
cooling and drying process to avoid a  
deformation of the bristles.  
Note: The floorcloth and the terry cloth cov-  
er have been pre-washed and can be used  
immediately for working with the steam  
cleaner.  
Î 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.  
Î See "Refilling Water" Page 8  
Steam lever cannot be pressed anymore  
Steam switch ist secure with the lock /  
child-proof lock (C3).  
Î Push the steam switch lock (C3) to the  
back.  
Check the steam plug  
The steam plug is not completely inserted  
into the unit plug socket.  
Î Tightly insert the steam plug into the ap-  
pliance connector. The plug must click  
into place audibly.  
Spare Parts  
Only use original KÄRCHER spare parts.  
You will find a list of spare parts at the end  
of this document.  
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Technical specifications  
Helpline  
KÄRCHER UK Limited operate a helpline  
allowing customers to discuss any prob-  
lems experienced with our products.  
The helpline operates during normal busi-  
ness hours and may be busy at peak peri-  
ods.If you have difficulty getting through we  
would ask that you try to contact us again  
later in the day.  
Power connection  
Voltage  
220-240 V  
Current type  
1~ 50/60 Hz  
Protective class  
Protection class  
Performance data  
Heating output  
Operating pressure max.  
I
IPX4  
1400 W  
3,0 bar  
7 min  
The helpline number is 01295 752200,  
open from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm  
Monday to Friday.  
Heating time  
per litre of water  
Max. steam quantity  
Dimensions  
50 g/min  
It helps us if you have the model number  
and data plate details to hand before mak-  
ing your call so that we can assist you with  
your query more effectively.  
Boiler capacity  
1,2 l  
3 kg  
Weight (without  
accessories)  
Width  
190 mm  
360 mm  
290 mm  
Alternatively you may write to us at the  
address below:  
KÄRCHER UK Ltd  
Kärcher House  
Length  
Height  
Beaumont Road  
Banbury  
Oxon, OX16 1TB  
or E-mail us:  
Warranty  
The warranty terms published by the rele-  
vant 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 man-  
ufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim  
please contact your dealer or the nearest  
authorized Customer Service centre.  
Please submit the proof of purchase.  
English 13  
 
Notes  
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Spare parts  
English 15  
 
 

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