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Karcher K 1405 Manual

Summary of K 1405

  • Page 1

    Caution do not use this product on delicate fabrics including dralon, any items protected by scotch guard or any similar substance. Before cleaning upholstery test on a section not normally visible. Contents 1. Equipment features .................. 2 2. Safety instructions ......... 3 3. Getting sta...

  • Page 2: 1. Equipment Features

    2 a1 cover on main unit socket a2 safety cap a3 funnel inlet for filling boiler a4 rotary knob for steam control a5 indicator lamp – heater switch (orange) a6 indicator lamp – heater (orange) a7 indicator lamp – steam supply switch (orange) a8 indicator lamp – low water warning (red) a9 heater switc...

  • Page 3: Ting Your Unit.

    3 please read this leaflet carefully before opera- ting your unit. ! Important safety notes electrical connection and supply warning - this appliance must be earthed the supply voltage must be the same as that shown on the rating plate. Important : if a new plug is to be fitted – the wires in the ma...

  • Page 4: 2. Safety Instructions

    4 steam cleaner • if you notice any transport damage while unpacking the unit, notify your dealer im- mediately. • the warning and information decals atta- ched to the unit feature provide important details for safe operation. • in addition to the information provided in the operating instructions, ...

  • Page 5: 2. Safety Instructions

    5 cleaning of electrical appliances • when cleaning electrical appliances (including electric cookers), they must be cut off from the mains (switch off circuit breakers or remove the fuse). Before returning them to normal operation, the appliances must be allowed to dry thorou- ghly. • please observ...

  • Page 6: 3. Getting Started

    6 3. Getting started 3.1 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 immedia- tely. Do not dispose o...

  • Page 7: 3. Getting Started

    7 3. Getting started • when the orange lamp for the heater (a6) goes out again, the cleaner is ready for use. When the appliance is switched on, do not place in a vertical position. To pre- vent the appliance from overheating, a built- in safety device isolates the appliance and all indicator lights...

  • Page 8: 4. Information On Usage

    8 4. Information on usage 4.1 cleaning textiles before you use the steam cleaner on textiles including delicate fabrics like dralon, velvet, lea- ther and items protected by scotch guard or any similar substance, you should always test that the material is resistant to steam by app- lying it to a se...

  • Page 9

    9 5. How to use the accessories • if there are traces of detergent or polish on the surface that you are cleaning (e.G. Wax, liquid polish, etc.), this could result in st- reaks. As a rule these streaks disappear af- ter the steam cleaner has been used several times. Typical applications: – all wash...

  • Page 10

    10 5. How to use the accessories 5.7 wallpaper remover the wallpaper remover is available as a special accessory - see page 12 • place the entire face of the wallpaper remo- ver along the edge of a sheet of wallpaper. Switch on the steam supply (c3) and allow the steam to penetrate the wallpaper unt...

  • Page 11: 6. Maintenance

    11 in order to avoid damage to the cleaner, only use products that have been approved by kärcher. • fully dissolve the contents of one bag of kärcher biological decalcifier rm 511 in one litre of warm water. • pour this solution into the boiler and leave it to react for approx. 8 hours. Do not screw...

  • Page 12: 8. General Information

    8. General information 8.1 warranty the applicable warranty conditions in different countries are issued by the respective national distributor of kÄrcher products. During the warranty period, any malfunctions of the unit caused by a material or manufacturing defect will be repaired free of charge. ...

  • Page 13

    Only accessories and replacement parts ap- proved by the manufacturer may be used with this cleaner. Original accessories and original replacement parts guarantee that the cleaner remains safe and reliable to operate. On the last page of these operating instructions there is a picture of the cleaner...

  • Page 14: 10. Technical Specifications

    14 10. Technical specifications voltage ................................................. 220-240 v type of current ...................... Single phase, 50 hz voltage in hand-gun ..................................... 24 v heater power consumption ...................... 2250 w max. Operating pressure...

  • Page 15: 11. Spare Parts List

    15 11. Spare parts list.

  • Page 16: Eu Declaration of Conformity

    Kärcher (u.K.) ltd. Kärcher house, beaumont road banbury oxon, ox16 1tb ( 01295- 752000; 09066800632 eu declaration of conformity we hereby declare that the equipment described below conforms to the relevant fundamental safety and health requirements of the appropriate eu directives, both in its bas...