Defy SIS 4518 WB Instruction Manual

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SIS 4518 WB

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

STEAM STATION

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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.

1. Lime collecting cartridge

2. Steam station

3. Cable winding slot with bracket

4. Water reservoir removal latch

5. Removable water reservoir

6. Water refill lid

7. Steam station surface

8. Soleplate

Controls and parts

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

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.

9. Transport lock

10. Control panel

11. On/off and control button

12. Steam trigger

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Electrical safety

x Never submerge the appliance in

water.

x Never use this appliance with

damp or wet hands.

x Always disconnect the appliance

from the electrical outlet when
filling with water or emptying and
when not in use

x Ensure that the supply power

source complies with the
information on the rating plate.
To disconnect the appliance from
the power source unplug it.

x Pay attention not to step or trip

on the power cable when using
the appliance.

x Place the appliance so that the

plug is always accessible.

x Completely unwind the mains

cable.

x Never touch the plug of the

appliance with damp or wet
hands.

x Always unplug the appliance

when not in use, even if only for
a short period of time.

x Always unplug the appliance

before filling the water or when
removing excess water form it.

x To avoid damage to the power

cord, do not allow it to be
squeezed, twisted or rubbed
against sharp edges. Keep the
power cord away from hot
surfaces and naked flame.

x Do not pull on the power cable of

the appliance to disconnect it
from the power supply and never
wrap the power cable around the
appliance.

x Do not use this appliance with an

extension cord.

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,
than this instruction manual must
also be handed over.

General safety

x Do not use the appliance

outdoors or in the bathroom.

x No responsibility shall be

assumed for damages arising
from misuse or improper
handling of the appliance.

x Do not leave this appliance

unattended while it is in use.
Extreme caution is advised when
the appliance is being used
nearby children and people with
limited physical, sensorial or
mental capacities.

x Do not open the casing of the

appliance under any
circumstance. No responsibility
shall be assumed for damages
arising from improper usage.

x In case of any damage to the

appliance or power cord, it
should be repaired or replaced
by the dealer, service centre or
an authorised specialist to avoid
any danger. Faulty or unqualified
repair work may be dangerous
and cause risk to the user.

x Only use the original parts or

parts recommended by the
manufacturer.

x To ensure safe operation of the

appliance, do not attempt to
change the safety features in
any way.

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Safety and set-up

x Do not immerse the appliance,

the power cord or the plug in
water or in any other liquid.

x To avoid overloads, do not

plug any other high-power
appliance into the same
electricity line.

Product safety

x Do not put the appliance on hot

surfaces (gas, electric or coal
stove, etc.). Keep this
appliance away from all kinds
of hot surfaces.

x To avoid injury or material

damages, always keep your
hair, clothes and all other
belongings away from the
appliance when it is in use.

x Warning - Risk of Burning! Do

not touch the hot soleplate of
the iron. Do not lean on the iron
when it is in use. Hot air will
come out from the appliance
during operation! Hold the iron
only by its handle.

x If this appliance drips or leaks

water or has other failures, it
must be checked and repaired
by an authorized service
specialist. Do not use this
appliance until it is repaired.

x Do not allow the iron to come

into contact with zippers, metal
buttons or other metal parts as
these may damage the
soleplate of the iron.

x Do not leave the appliance

unattended when switched on.

x Only use the appliance only

when it is connected to the
steam station.

x Never direct the hot soleplate

of the appliance to people, pets
or other electrical appliances
when steam is coming out.

x The surface on which you will

use the appliance must be
stable.

x Before using an ironing board,

make sure that the floor where
you will place the ironing board
is stable.

x After use, leave the appliance

to cool down completely in a
safe place away from reach of
children and people with limited
physical, sensorial or mental
capacities. Wait until the
appliance cools down
completely before storing it.
Unattended hot irons may
cause burns and injuries!

x Never pull the cord to

disconnect from the mains:
instead, grasp plug and pull to
disconnect.

x The soleplate and steam

station may get hot! Contact
with hot surfaces may cause
burns.

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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.

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

Child safety

x Danger of suffocation! Keep all

the packaging materials away
from children.

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 When the appliance is in use or

left to cool down, keep children
away from the device and its
power cord.

x Ensure that children can not

touch the hot iron and that they
can not pull on the mains wire.

x Do not allow the cord to touch

hot surfaces. Allow the iron to
cool completely before putting
away.

x Do not operate the appliance

with a damaged cord or if the
iron has been dropped or
damaged. To avoid the risk of
electric shock, do not
disassemble the appliance.
Take it to a qualified service
agent for examination and
repair. Incorrect re-assembly,
can cause a risk of electric
shock when the appliance is
used.

x Burns can occur from touching

hot metal parts, hot water or
steam, use caution when you
turn a steam iron upside down­there may be hot water in the
reservoir.

x If the iron is not operating

normally, disconnect from the
power supply and contact the
nearest authorized service
agent.

Intended use

x Use the iron only for its

intended use. This appliance is
intended for household use
only.

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Operation

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Intended use

This appliance is intended only for
household use and ironing; it is not suitable
for commercial use.

Initial use

1. Remove the packaging from the lime
collecting cartridge (1) which is placed
separately in the box.

2. Soak the lime collecting cartridge (1) in
water for 1 minute in order to enhance its
performance.

3. Push the cartridge (1) in its slot.

4. Prior to initial use, fill the water reservoir
(5) with water and allow water to
evaporate twice in order to remove any
manufacturing residues.

During first use, a light odor may
arise from the iron. This will
disappear after the first few uses.

Your steam station

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WARNING: Never iron on metal
parts, such as zippers, rivets, or
metal buttons as they could
damage the soleplate of the iron.
Always iron around these metal
parts.

Filling the water reservoir

Ironing tips

x The appliance gets heated in a short time;

iron fabrics such as synthetic, silk etc.
using low temperature settings.

x Iron fabrics that may lustre (silk etc.) by

turning them inside out or using the
appliance in Smart- ECO mode.

x Use very little pressure when ironing

fabrics such as velvet and iron them
towards one single direction.

x Steam usage may cause stains on

coloured silk fabrics. Do not use steam.

x 100% pure woollen clothes can be ironed

by using steam.

x Ironing woollen clothes may cause lustre.

Iron by turning woollens inside out.

Temperature setting

x Set the appropriate temperature for the

fabric to be ironed by using the control
button (11).

WARNING: Steam iron at all
temperature levels except for “•”
Press the steam trigger (12) for
steam ironing.

WARNING: Always read and
take the ironing instructions
specified on the label of the
fabric into consideration when
ironing.

Dry ironing

x The appliance will only produce steam

when the steam trigger button (12) is
pressed.

x In order to use dry ironing, do not press

the steam trigger (12).

WARNING: When filling the
water reservoir with water,
without removing the iron from
the steam station, ensure that
the appliance is unplugged.

1. Press the on/off button (11), switch off and
unplug the appliance.

The Smart-ECO mode of your
appliance is suitable for all types
of iron able fabrics. Ironing can
be done safely in this mode.
Steam iron by using the steam
trigger (12) in this mode.

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Steam ironing

1. Fill the water reservoir (5) with water.

2. Place the appliance on the steam station
surface (7).

3. Plug in the appliance.

WARNING: Never direct steam
to clothes on people or garments
on pets.

2. Remove the water reservoir (5) by
pressing the water reservoir removal
latch, positioned under the water
reservoir.

3. Open the water refill lid (6) and fill with
water up to the MAX level.

This appliance is suitable for use
with tap water. If the tap water is
excessively hard, we recommend
the use of a mixture of tap water
and specially formulated distilled
or de-ionised water.

4. Place the water reservoir (5) in its correct
position. A click will be audible when the
water reservoir is seated correctly in
position.

A beeping sound will be audible when the
appliance starts to operate.
– Control panel (10) flashes once and then
goes off.

4. Press the on/off button (11).

Operation of the pump may
make some noise during the
water drawing process; this is
normal.

The appliance starts in Smart­ECO mode for initial use. This
level offers safe temperature and
steam amounts for all iron able
fabrics.

5. Temperature levels may be set to other
settings beside the Smart - ECO mode by
using the control button (11).

WARNING: Your selection
should be suited to the fabric that
will be ironed.

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1. Automatic Shutdown (Auto-Off)

2. If the appliance is not moved or any of the
buttons pressed for 10 minutes, then the
appliance will be shut down automatically.

3. If the appliance is moved horizontally or
any of the buttons are pressed, it will start
to operate again.

6. When the symbol of the selected setting
flashes on the display consistently, the
appliance is ready to iron.

WARNING: If the symbol on the
display flashes, this means that
the soleplate temperature setting
is not at the desired level.

Steam ironing may be done by
using the steam trigger (12) at all
temperature levels except for “•”.

7. When the appliance is ready for steam
ironing, move the iron horizontally on the
fabric to be ironed and press the steam
trigger (12). The iron will produce steam
from its soleplate (8) for as long as the
steam trigger is pressed.

8. When the ironing process is over, press
the on/ off button (11) for a few seconds.
The lights on the control panel will go off.

9. Unplug the appliance and leave it to cool.

Vertical steam

Steam may also be used in the upright
position. Curtains and hung garments
easily be ironed using the vertical steam
feature. Keep the appliance 15-30 cm
away from garments and curtains.

WARNING:

Never direct the steam towards
people or pets.

It may take 60 seconds for the
soleplate (8) to reach the
previous temperature level.

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Cleaning & maintenance

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WARNING: Do not soak the

steam station (2) in water or
other liquids. Never put vinegar,
descaling agent, laundry starch,
perfume or other auxiliary
products that help ironing into the
appliance.

WARNING: Never use gasoline,
solvent and abrasive cleaning
agents or a hard brush to clean
this appliance.

WARNING: Do not wash the
appliance under running water
and do not soak it in water or
other liquids.

WARNING: Do not use abrasive
cleaning agents to clean the
soleplate (8).

Replacing the lime collecting cartridge

1. symbol will flash on the control
panel (10) when the cartridge needs to be
replaced.

2. Soak the new cartridge in water for 1
minute in order to enhance its
performance.

3. Before removing the old cartridge from its
slot, make sure that the sections
surrounding the cartridge is cold.

4. Slightly press and release to replace the
cartridge.

WARNING: Do not use any
descaling agents! They may
damage the appliance.

WARNING: Do not purchase
cartridge from places other than
the dealers and service centers.
If you do this, the cartridge may
not fit into the cartridge slot and
may not operate. This may cause
a breakdown in the appliance.
Faults arising from using the
incorrect cartridge are not
covered under warranty.

The cartridge must be replaced
after consuming about 30 liters of
water.

5. Remove the new cartridge from its
package, soak it in the water for 1 minute
and push it in its slot.

Cleaning

1. Switch off and unplug the appliance
before each cleaning process.

2. Wait until the iron cools down completely.

3. Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the
outer surface of the iron, then wait until the
iron dries completely.

4. Wipe the sediments and residues on the
soleplate with a slightly damp cloth and soft,
nonabrasive liquid cleaner as necessary.

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Lime removing feature (Self-Clean)

1. When the lime removing (self-clean)
symbol flashes on the control panel, (10)
then lime removal is necessary.

2. Fill the water reservoir (5).

3. Plug in the appliance.

4. Hold and press the control button (11) and
steam trigger (12) together for 3 seconds.

Transport lock

1. Turn the transport lock (9) in order to be
able to move/transport the appliance and
store it securely.

The symbol will constantly
flash on the control panel (10)
when the appliance switches to
lime removing (self-clean) mode.

5. Then press the control button (11) once.
symbol will flash on the control panel
(10) permanently.

6. Keep the appliance over the sink
horizontally and shake it while pressing
and holding the steam trigger (12).

7. When the lime removing (self-clean) has
completed, the appliance automatically
returns to the mode that was active before
the lime removing process was initiated.

2. Turn the lock again to unlock the transport
lock.

Storage

x If you do not intend to use the steam iron

for a long time, please store it responsibly.

x Make sure that the iron is unplugged and

cooled down completely before storing it.

x Empty the water reservoir (5).
x Wrap the cable around the cable winding

slot with bracket (3) and secure it in when
storing the steam station.

x Keep the steam iron and its accessories in

their original packages.

x Store them in a cool and dry place.
x Make sure that the appliance is stored in a

place out of the reach of children.

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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.

Moving and transportation

x Carry the appliance in its original

packaging during moving and
transportation. The packaging of the
appliance protects it against physical
damage.

x Do not place heavy loads on the appliance

or the packaging. The appliance may get
damaged.

x Dropping the appliance may render it non

operational or cause permanent damage.

Important: Always rest your iron on the
base.

Technical data:
Power supply: 220-240V~, 50-60Hz
Power consumption: 2190-2600W
Pump pressure: 6 bar
Flash steam amount: Up to 110 g/min.

Technical and design modification rights
reserved.

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Service Centres

If you have followed the instructions and still have a problem, contact the nearest
Defy Service Centre. They will be able to advise you on any aspect of the
appliance.

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OTHER AREAS ARE SERVICED BY OVER 200 AUTHORISED SERVICE AGENTS.

PLEASE CONSULT THE NEAREST REGIONAL DEFY SERVICE CENTRE FOR DETAILS.

Sub-Saharan Africa Service Agents:

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

South African Service Agents:

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]

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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 service agents and Sub-Saharan Africa service agents.

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.