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 contact
the authorized customer service.
Risk of electric shock!
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
Long heating-up time
Steam boiler is decalcified.
Descale the steam boiler.
No steam
Red low-water indicator lamp lights up.
No water in the steam boiler. Water scarcity
thermostat switches off the heating.
Turn off the appliance.
See "Refilling Water" page 19
Steam lever cannot be pressed anymore
Steam switch ist secure with the lock / child-
proof lock (C3).
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.
Tightly insert the steam plug (C6) into the
appliance connector (A1). The locks of
the steam plug must lock into the cover
of the appliance connector (see Fig. 1).
General notes
Warranty
The terms of the guarantee applicable in
each country have been published by our re-
spective national distributors. We will repair
possible faults on your unit free of charge
within the warranty period, insofar as the
faults are caused by material defects or de-
fective workmanship. Guarantee claims
should be addressed to your dealer or the
nearest authorized customer service centre,
and supported by documentary evidence of
purchase.
No liability will be accepted if the appliance
is incorrectly operated or if the instructions
for use are not complied with.
Spare Parts
Only use original Kärcher spare parts. You
will find a list of spare parts at the end of this
document.
Specifications
Power connection
Voltage
Current type
Performance data
Heating output
Operating pressure max.
Heating time
per litre of water
Max. steam quantity
Dimensions
Boiler capacity
Weight (without
accessories)
Width
Length
Height
220-240 V
1~ 50/60 Hz
1400 W
3,0 bar
7 min
50 g/min
1,2 l
3 kg
195 mm
385 mm
295 mm
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