Karcher 1201 Instructions Manual - 2. Getting Started

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2. Getting started

2.1 Unpacking the cleaner

While you are unpacking the cleaner, check that all

accessories have been included. If any items are

missing, please contact your dealer.

If you notice any damage that has been caused in

transit, please inform your dealer immediately.

Do not dispose of the packaging materials as

domestic refuse. They can be recovered for use

again. Take the packaging to an official collection

point for recycling.

2.2 Attaching the accessories

• Firmly insert the modular accessory plug (C6)

into the socket (A1) above the handle on the main

unit. Both lugs on the plug must lock into the cover

for the main unit socket (A1). (See Fig. 1).

Fig. 1: Connecting the modular accessory plug

• Attached the required accessory – spot nozzle

(E1), hand nozzle (F1) or floor nozzle (G1) – to the

steam gun (C1) by pushing the tubular end of the

accessory onto the steam gun (C1). Push the

accessory onto the steam gun as far as necessary

for the release button (C2) on the steam gun to lock

into place (see Fig. 2).

Fig. 2: Attaching accessories to the steam gun (C1)

• Use the extension tubes (D1) if required. Attach

one or both tubes (D1) onto the end of the steam

gun. Push the required accessory onto the free end

of the extension tube (D1).

• To detach the accessories, press the release

button (C2 or D2) and pull the items apart.

• The circular brush (E2) can be attached to the

spot nozzle (E1) to obtain better cleaning results.

Line up both grooves in the circular brush (E2) with

the lugs on the spot nozzle and turn the brush clock-

wise as far as it will go.

To detach the circular brush from the spot nozzle,

turn the brush anti-clockwise and pull it off the

nozzle.

Hot water can drip out of accessories while

you are detaching them. Do not detach acces-

sories while steam is being discharged –

danger of scalding!

2.3 Filling up with water

• Unscrew the safety cap (A2) on the main unit.

• Pour a maximum of 1.6 litres of tap water into the

boiler. With the cleaner standing on a horizontal

surface, the boiler can be filled up to approx. 2 cm

below the edge of the filler neck. Heating-up time

can be shortened by using hot water.

Do not add pour any detergents or other

additives into the boiler.

• Screw the safety cap back onto the cleaner (A2).

2.4 Switching the cleaner ON

• Plug the cleaner into a mains socket.

Do not switch the cleaner on if there is no water

in the boiler, otherwise it could overheat. As a

safety measure, the cleaner’s heater switches

off automatically and the low-water warning

lamp (B7) illuminates. In order to be able to use

the cleaner again, wait approx. 10 minutes for

it to cool down and then fill the boiler with water

(see 2.6 “Filling up with water”).

• Switch both the steam supply switch (B3) and the

heater switch (B2) to ON.

The two indicator lamps integrated into the switches

(B4 and B6) should illuminate. When the orange

lamp for the heater (B5) goes out again, the cleaner is

ready for use.

Do not stand the cleaner upright while it is

switched on, otherwise it could overheat. As a

safety measure, the heater inside the cleaner is

switched off automatically and the low-water

warning lamp (B7) illuminates. In order to

render the cleaner available for use again,

position it horizontally. At the same time, the

safety cap could trigger momentarily and

release a shot of steam. After a short while, the

indicator lamp (B7) will go out again.