Care Of The Accessories; Troubleshooting - Kärcher SC 2.500 C Manual De Instrucciones

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 ap-
proximately 8 hours.
Warning
Do not screw the maintenance
lock onto 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 so-

lution 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.
Completely empty the steam boiler

to remove existing water (see Fig.
).
Allow the storage compartment for

the mains cable to dry.
Screw the maintenance lock in us-

ing the extension pipe.
Fill the water reservoir

The steam cleaner is ready to use.


Care of the Accessories

Note:
The floorcloth and the terry cloth cover
have been pre-washed and can be
used immediately 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.

Troubleshooting

Often, failures have simple causes and
you can do the troubleshooting your-
self using the following overview. If you
are in doubt or if the failure is not listed
here please contact the authorized
customer service.
Danger
Always disconnect the mains
plug and allow the steam clean-
er to cool down before perform-
ing any maintenance work.
Repair works may only be per-
formed by the authorized cus-
tomer service.
Long heating-up time
Steam boiler is decalcified
Descale the steam boiler.

No steam
Indicator lamp - "water
shortage" blinks red and signal
sounds
No water in the water reservoir.
Fill the water reservoir up to the

"MAX" marking.
Indicator lamp "water shortage"
glows red
No water in the steam boiler. Over-
heating protection of the pump was
triggered.
Turn off the appliance.

Fill the water reservoir

Turn on the appliance.

Water reservoir has not been inserted
properly or is calcified.
Remove the water reservoir and

rinse it.
Insert the water reservoir and press

downwards until it arrests.
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