Defy HB 620 B Instruction Manual

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HB 620 B

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

HAND BLENDER

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Read this manual before operation of the appliance!

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Defy appliance!

Please read this manual carefully before using your appliance for the first time and then store it
within easy reach for future reference. We trust you will enjoy years of trouble free use.

The user manual:

x This manual will provide you with information on how to safely operate and care for your

appliance in order that you gain the maximum benefit from it.

x Pay particular attention to any safety instructions.

A On/Off button

B Turbo button

C Motor unit

D Attachment release buttons

E Blending attachment

Controls and parts

If the appliance is damaged in any way do not use it. Report the damage to
your dealer who will take the necessary corrective action.

The manufacturer strives for continuous improvement. For this reason, the
text and illustrations in this manual are subject to change without notice.

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x For additional protection, this

appliance should be connected
to a household faulty current
protection switch of no more
than 30 mA. Consult your
electrician for advice.

x Do not immerse the appliance,

power cord or power plug in
water or in other liquids.

x Always remove the power plug

from the wall socket before
assembling the appliance, after
using the appliance, before
disassembling, before cleaning
the appliance, before leaving
the room or if a fault occurs.
Do not disconnect the plug by
pulling on the cord.

x Do not squeeze or bend the

power cord and do not rub it on
sharp edges in order to prevent
any damage.

x Keep the cord away from hot

surfaces and open flames.

x Do not use an extension cord

with the appliance.

x Never use the appliance if the

power cord or the appliance is
damaged.

x Our Household Appliances

meet applicable safety
standards, thus if the appliance
or power cord is damaged, it
must be repaired or replaced
by the dealer, a service centre
or a similarly qualified and
authorized service person to
avoid any dangers. Faulty or
unqualified repair work may
cause danger and risks to the
user.

x Do not dismantle the appliance

under any circumstances. No
warranty claims are accepted
for damage caused by
improper handling.

Safety and set-up

Please read this instruction
manual thoroughly prior to using
this appliance! Follow all safety
instructions in order to avoid
damages due to improper use!

Keep the instruction manual for
future reference. Should this
appliance be given to a third
party, then this instruction
manual must also be handed
over.

x This appliance is intended for

private domestic use only and
is not suitable for professional
catering purposes. It should
not be used for commercial
use.

x The blades are very sharp!

Handle the sharp blades with
utmost care, especially during
removing and cleaning, in
order to avoid injuries.

x Never clean the appliance with

bare hands. Always use a
brush.

x Do not touch any moving parts

of the appliance. Do not attach
or remove the parts until the
appliance comes to a complete
stop.

x Always keep hair, clothing and

any other utensils away from
the appliance during operation
in order to prevent injury and
damages.

x Check if the mains voltage on

the rating label corresponds to
your local mains supply. The
only way to disconnect the
appliance from the mains is to
pull out the plug.

x Do not wrap the power cord

around the appliance.

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Safety and set-up

x This appliance is not intended

for use by persons (including
children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the
appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

x Children should be supervised

to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.

x Do not leave the appliance

unattended as long as it is in
use. Extreme caution is
advised when the appliance is
being used near children and
people with limited physical,
sensory or mental capabilities.

x Before using the appliance for

the first time, clean all parts
which come into contact with
food carefully. Please see
details in the “Cleaning and
Care” section.

x Dry the appliance and all parts

before connecting it to the
mains supply and before at­taching the accessories.

x Do not operate the appliance

without ingredients in a mixing
jug or chopping bowl. (Mixing
jug & bowl not supplied).

x Never place the appliance,

attachments, power cord or
plug on hot surfaces such as
gas or electric burners or hot
oven surfaces and never use
with hot liquids or food. Let hot
food and liquids cool down to
min. 80°C or less before using
the appliance.

x Do not use the appliance for

anything other than its
intended use.

x Never switch on the appliance

for longer than necessary for
processing the food.

x Never use the appliance with

damp or wet hands.

x Operate the appliance with the

supplied parts only.

x The appliance is designed to

process only common
household quantities.

x Do not use the appliance if the

blades are damaged or show
signs of wear.

x Make sure that there is no

danger that the power cord
could be accidentally pulled or
that someone could trip over it
when the appliance is in use.

x Position the appliance in such

a way that the plug is always
accessible.

x A spatula may be used to

remove the food from a mixing
jug and chopping bowl. Make
sure that the appliance is
switched off before doing this.

x We do not recommend

operating the appliance with
dry or hard foods or for ice
crushing as this may result in
dull blades.

x Remove bones and stones

from food to prevent the blades
and the appliance from being
damaged.

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To prevent overheating do not
operate the appliance
continuously for more than 10
seconds.

Never switch on the appliance for
longer than necessary for
processing food.

Notes

To prevent overflowing of the mixture do not
overfill the mixing jug or bowl. Smaller
amounts are easier to process.

If you would like to use the blending
attachment directly in a pot, first take the pot
off the stove to prevent the blending
attachment from overheating.

Operation

Preparation
1 Remove all packaging and sticker

materials and dispose of them according to
the applicable regulations.

2 Before using the appliance for the first
time, clean parts which come into contact
with food (see the “Cleaning and care”
section).

3 Cut food into small pieces before
processing with the appliance.

Blending
1 Place the food that you would like to puree

or mix in a mixing jug or a similar bowl.
2 Attach the blending attachment E to the

motor unit C by pushing the attachment to
the motor until it locks. Make sure the
blending attachment is properly attached to
the motor unit.

3 Insert the plug into the wall socket.
4 Immerse the blending attachment E in a

mixing jug, that contains the ingredients to
be blended.

Note

To prevent the ingredients from splashing,
do not press the On/Off button A or turbo
button B until the blending attachment has
been immersed in the ingredients.
5 Press and hold down the On/Off button A.
The appliance starts operating.

Note

The processing time for about 100-400 ml of
baby food or soup is 20 seconds.

6 Move the appliance slowly up and down
and in circles to blend the ingredients.

7 Release the On/Off button A or turbo
button B when you are finished and
disconnect the power plug from the wall
socket. Remove the mixture from the mixing
jug or bowl.

8 Disassemble the blending attachment E
only by pushing the attachment release
buttons D at the sides of the appliance and
pulling it off from the motor unit.

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Always switch off the appliance
before taking out the processed
food.

Ensure that packing material is
disposed of in a responsible
manner and that any plastic bags
are cut up to prevent children
playing with them and
accidentally suffocating.

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Environmental note

This appliance has been made from high
quality materials and parts which can be
reused and are suitable for recycling.

Do not dispose of the appliance with normal
household waste at the end of its service life.
Consult your local authorities

for disposal

information and facilities available.

Help protect the environment by
recycling used appliances.

Technical data

Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz
Power: 700 W

Technical and design modifications
reserved.

Information

Cleaning and care

Caution

Never use petrol, solvents or abrasive
cleaners, metal objects or hard brushes to
clean the appliance.

Do not touch the blades with your bare
hands. The blades are very sharp. Use a
brush!

Never put the motor unit C or power cord in
water or any other liquids and never hold
them under running water.

1 Switch the appliance off and disconnect it
from the wall socket.

2 Let the appliance cool down completely.
3 Use a damp soft cloth to clean the motor
unit C.
4 Immediately after use, clean the blending

attachment E with warm, soapy water and
dry thoroughly. Never wash in a dishwasher.

Note

Before using or storing the appliance after
cleaning, dry all parts carefully using a soft
cloth.

Storage

If you do not plan to use the appliance for a
long period of time, please store it carefully.
Make sure the appliance is unplugged and
completely dry.
Store the appliance in a cool, dry place.
Make sure the appliance is kept out of the
reach of children.

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Record in the space below the listed information
for future reference.

SERIAL NUMBER……………………………..

DATE OF PURCHASE………………………..

PURCHASED FROM…………………………..

…………………………………………………...

Please register your product at

www.defy.co.za

DEFY APPLIANCES (PTY) LTD
P.O.BOX 12004
JACOBS
DURBAN
4026
SOUTH AFRICA

Warning: Repairs must be
carried out by authorised persons
only. Repairs carried out by
incompetent persons create a
user risk.

DANGER! Always disconnect the
plug from the wall socket before
any maintenance or cleaning.

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Branches

If you have followed the instructions and still have a problem, contact the
customer care line on 086 100 3339. They will be able to advise you on any aspect
of the appliance.

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South African Branches:

BLOEMFONTEIN

160 Long Street, Hilton, Bloemfontein 9301
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]

CAPE TOWN

5A Marconi Rd. Montague Gardens, 7441
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]

DURBAN

135 Teakwood Road, Jacobs,
Durban, 4052
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]

EAST LONDON

Robbie de Lange Road, Wilsonia,
East London, 5201
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]

JOHANNESBURG

Cnr. Mimetes & Kruger Sts. Denver ext.12
Johannesburg, 2094
Tel: [phone] or 011 621 0300
[e-mail]

POLOKWANE

87 Nelson Mandela Drive, Superbia 0699
Tel: [phone] / 7 / 8 / 9
[e-mail]

PORT ELIZABETH

112 Patterson Road, North End, Port Elizabeth
6001
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]

PRETORIA

Block A1 Old Mutual Industrial Park,
Cnr. D.F.Malan Drive & Moot Str. Hermanstad,
0082
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]

Sub-Saharan Africa Branches:

ZAMBIA: SOUTHGATE INVESTMENTS LTD

Plot 1606, Sheki Sheki Road
P.O. Box 33681
Lusaka, 10101, Zambia
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

NAMIBIA: ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS (PTY)
LTD

10 Tienie Louw Street, Northern Industrial Area
P.O. Box 21158, Windhoek, Namibia
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

ZIMBABWE: TRADECOMAFRICA

Trade Com Africa, 183 Loreley Crescent
Msasa, Harare, Zimbabwe
Tel: [phone]
Cell: [phone]
Cell: [phone]

BOTSWANA: RAY MORGAN AGENCIES

RMA Service Centre, Plot 48, East Gate
Gaborone International Commerce Park
Kgale View, Gaborone
Botswana
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Cell: [phone]
[e-mail]; [e-mail]

SWAZILAND: LYNDS DISTRIBUTORS

P.O Box 716, Mbabane, Swaziland, H100
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

MOZAMBIQUE: COOL WORLD. LDA

Rua da Resistencia No. 97B R/C
Cell: [phone]
[e-mail]
Nosso Show Room
Av: da Industrias, Parcela No.735 * 735A
Machava, Maputo

OTHER AREAS ARE SERVICED BY OVER 200 AUTHORISED SERVICE AGENTS.

PLEASE CONSULT THE CUSTOMER CARE LINE ON 086 100 3339 FOR DETAILS.

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Warranty

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This certificate is issued by DEFY APPLIANCES (PTY) LIMITED manufacturers of Defy
and Ocean products, hereinafter the Company, to the original purchaser only, of the
appliance described on the certificate and shall constitute the only warranty given in
respect of this appliance.

The Company warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of ONE YEAR from date
of purchase the appliance is free from defect under normal domestic use, both in
workmanship and material, subject to the following conditions.

1. Carry-in service. Small appliances are repaired in our service centres and are not
collected from the customers home. Faulty units must be delivered to the purchasing
dealer or to the nearest Company Service Centre for warranty repairs.

2. Vitreous enamelware, fuses and lamps are specifically excluded from these warranties. It
is an express condition of these warranties that the purchaser takes due care and
attention in the use and maintenance of the appliance. Abuse, misuse in conflict with
operating instructions, connection to incorrect voltages and subjection to commercial use
shall release the Company from its obligations.

3. This warranty shall become void and cease to operate if the appliance is dismantled by,
or any repairs to the appliance are effected by any persons not duly authorised by the
Company, or if substitute parts not approved by the Company are used in the appliance,
or if the serial number of the appliance is removed.

4. The Company shall not be responsible for damages resulting from fire, flood, civil
disturbances or any Act of God. The Company shall not, in terms of these warranties be
responsible nor held liable for any consequential loss or damage of any kind caused by or
due to the failure or malfunction of the appliance. The Company shall not be responsible
for damages caused by insect and/or animal infestation.

5. The Company shall not be responsible for transportation or other costs other than those
incurred within the provisions of Point 1 of this Certificate.

6. For warranties in the Republic of South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, please
contact your nearest Defy office. Please refer to the previous page for respective
South African branches and Sub-Saharan Africa branches.

7. Where service is requested under warranty and no fault or defect can be found by the

Company, all costs incurred will be for the purchaser's account.

8. This Certificate as well as your invoice will serve as proof of purchase. For the purpose
of warranty, it will be essential to produce this Certificate and invoice. Failure to do so, will
render the purchaser liable for service costs.

KEEP THIS CERTIFICATE AND SALES INVOICE AS PROOF OF

PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES.