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
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„ 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.
ṇ 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.
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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
ṇ 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.
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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.
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–
Cleaning of Coated or Lacquered
Surfaces
Detail nozzle (D1)
ṇ 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:
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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
ṇ 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:
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–
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.
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2
3
4
Vehicle interior, windshields
Bath-tubs
Caution
Do not insert fingers between the clamps.
Squeegee (F1)
Application:
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–
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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
ṇ 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
ṇ 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.
ṇ 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.
ṇ 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.
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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.
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Notes
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Spare parts
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