Turning on the Appliance, Refilling Water

Turning on the Appliance

ÎPlace the unit securely on a firm sur- face.

Note: Do not carry the unit while clean- ing.

CAUTION

Do not turn the appliance on without water in the boiler. Otherwise, the appliance may overheat (see troubleshooting).

ÎInsert the mains plug into a socket.

ÎPress the switch (A2) to turn on the ap- pliance.

The orange indicator lamp glows.

ÎThe orange indicator lamp (B2) goes out after approximately 8 minutes. The steam cleaner is ready to use.

ÎPush the steam switch lock (C3) to the back.

Note: If you push the lock (C3) back- wards, the steam switch (C4) cannot be actuated (child control).

ÎWhile operating the steam switch (C4), always direct the steam gun (C1) 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 (B2) lights up.

Adjusting the Steam Quantity

ÎUse the steam switch (C4) to regulate the discharged steam.

ÎThe 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

Refilling Water

The steam pressure will sink if the boiler is empty. Then the red control light will indi- cate low water (B1).

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.

ÎPush the steam lever (C4) until steam discharge stops. Now, the boiler of the appliance is unpressurized.

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.

ÎRemove the safety clamp (A3) from the device.

ÎPress the switch (A2) to turn off the ap- pliance.

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!

ÎFill the boiler with a maximum of 1.2 lit- ers of fresh tap water.

ÎScrew the safety clamp (A3) back onto the device.

ÎPress the ON/OFFswitch to turn on the appliance.

ÎThe orange indicator lamp (B2) goes out after approximately 8 minutes. The steam cleaner is ready to use.

Turning Off the Appliance

ÎPress the ON/OFFswitch to turn off the appliance.

ÎDisconnect the mains plug from the socket.

ÎPull the steam plug (C6) from the appli- ance connector (A1).

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SC 1122 specifications

The Karcher SC 1122 is a standout model in the realm of steam cleaners, designed to deliver exceptional cleaning performance while prioritizing user convenience and environmental considerations. This versatile machine harnesses the power of steam to effectively eliminate dirt, grime, and bacteria from a variety of surfaces, making it a perfect addition to any household.

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