Grundig SIS 7040 User manual

STEAM STATION
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Product code 1806802
SIS 7040

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Please read this instruction manual thoroughly
before using this appliance. Follow all the safety
instructions to avoid damage caused by improper
use.
Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
Should this appliance be given to a third party, then
the instruction manual must also be handed over.
Use this appliance for its intended purpose.
Only use this appliance indoors. Do not use this
appliance in the bathroom or outside.
No liability can be assumed for possible da-
mages that may have been caused by incorrect
usage or mishandling of the appliance.
Do not leave this device unattended as long as it
is in use. Extreme caution is advised when being
used near children and persons who are restric-
ted in their physical, sensory or mental abilities.
The appliance should not be used by the
following persons, including children: those with
limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or those with a lack of experience and know-
ledge. This does not apply to the latter if they
were instructed in the use of the appliance or
if they use it under the supervision of a person
responsible for their safety. Children should
always be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Do not place this appliance on hotplates (gas,
electric / coal stoves, etc.). Keep this device
away from all hot surfaces.
Always operate this appliance on a at, solid,
clean and dry surface.
Do not open the outer casing under any
circumstance. No liability can be assumed for
damages caused by improper use.
Our GRUNDIG Household Appliances meet
all the 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 qualied and authorized
service person to avoid any danger. Faulty or
unqualied repair work may cause danger and
risk to the user.
Never use this appliance with damp or wet
hands.
Only use the original accessories or those that
are recommended by the manufacturer.
Danger of suffocation!
Keep all packaging materials away from
children.
Dispose of the packaging materials properly.
Please contact your local authority in regard to
disposal and recycling in your area.
Remove all packaging materials and labels, and
dispose of them according to the applicable
legal regulations.
Clean all parts prior to usage.
This appliance is only suitable for household
use.
Make sure that your local power supply corres-
ponds to the information on the label. The only
way to disconnect the appliance from the power
supply is to pull the power plug out of the power
outlet.
For additional protection, this appliance should
be connected to a household residual current
device with a rating of no more than 30 mA.
Consult your electrician for advice.
Dry off the appliance and all accessories prior
to connecting it to a power supply and prior to
attaching the accessories.
Make sure you do not accidentally trip on the
power cable when the appliance is in use.
Position the appliance in such a way that the
power plug is always accessible.
Never touch the power plug with damp or wet
hands.
Unplug the appliance before each cleaning and
when the device is not in use.
Avoid damages to the power cable by not
squeezing, bending or rubbing it on sharp
edges. Keep the power cable away from hot
surfaces and open ames.
Do not pull on the power cable to disconnect the
appliance from the power supply and do not
wrap the power cable around the appliance;
use the cable storage holder provided.
Do not use this appliance with an extension cord.
Do not submerge the appliance, the power
cable or the power plug in water or in any other
liquid.
Only clean this device with a slightly damp
cloth.
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SAFETY AND SET-UP _______________________
Always keep hair, clothing and other objects
away from the appliance while it is in use in
order to prevent injury and damages.
Warning - Danger of Burns!
Do not touch the hot soleplate. Do
not lean over the iron while it is in
use. Heat will rise from the device
during usage! Only touch the iron
by the handle.
Only use the iron with the connected steam
ironing station.
If this appliance falls, if water leaks or other
defects occur, it must be inspected and repaired
by an authorised specialist.
Do not use this appliance until the defect has
been repaired.
Do not iron over zippers, metal buttons or other
metal parts, as this could damage the soleplate.
To guarantee the safety of the appliance, do not
alter the safety features in any way.
When walking away or leaving the appliance
for only a brief amount of time, ensure you
always place the iron on the storage base and
switch it off.
An unsupervised, hot iron can result in burn
injuries!
Never point the hot soleplate towards people,
animals or electrical devices whilst steam is
being emitted.
The water drain in the bottom of the steam iro-
ning station must always be tightly sealed when
the iron is in use.
After use, always let the iron cool down com-
pletely in a location out of reach of children
and persons who are restricted in their physical,
sensory or mental abilities. Wait until the appli-
ance has completely cooled down before storing
it away.

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AT A GLANCE______________________________
Dear customer,
We congratulate you on the purchase of your steam
ironing station SIS 7040.
Please read the following user notes carefully to en-
sure you can enjoy your quality GRUNDIG product
for many years to come.
Special features
The Grundig steam ironing station is equipped
with a 1.7 litre water tank, thereby enabling a long
steam and ironing phase before the iron must be
relled with water.
Control and parts
See the gure on page 3.
ACable storage holder with clamping bracket
BPower cable with power plug
CRemovable water tank
DSoleplate
EThermally insulated storage base
FWater lling opening with closure
GTemperature control dial
HSteam jet button
IHandle
JSteam hose
KTemperature indicator light
LControl panel
MSteam ironing station
NPower indicator
OWater lling indicator
PSteam button LOW
QSteam button MEDIUM
RSteam button HIGH
SOn/off switch
TDescaling indicator
UNon-slip rubber foot
VHandle for water tank
WWater drainage screw
XRubber closure
YKey for the water drainage screw

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OPERATION _______________________________
Preparation
1 Remove all packaging material, stickers and
protective foil and dispose of them according
to the applicable statutory regulations.
2 Clean the outer parts of the appliance as
described in the section “Cleaning and Care“.
3 Place the appliance on an even, stable, dry
and non-slip surface.
4 Place the iron on the surface of the storage
base E.
Notes
During rst use, a slight odour may occur as
a result of manufacturing residues being burnt
off. This is harmless and will only last a short
amount of time. Ensure for sufcient ventilation.
Never immerse the steam ironing station in
water or any other liquid. Do not ll with
vinegar, descaling agents, starch, perfume or
ironing aids into the steam ironing station.
When ironing for the rst time, use an old, clean
cloth so that manufacturing residues can be
removed from the soleplate D.
The water tank can be relled at any time during
use.
Dry Ironing
1 Place the appliance on an even, dry and non-
slip surface. The non-slip feet Uensure the
stability of the device.
2 The water tank Cmust remain empty during
the dry ironing process; otherwise steam
pressure could build up.
3 Insert the power plug Bon the wall socket.
4 Push the on/off switch Sto switch on the
steam ironing station.
- The power indicator Nlights up red and
the blue steam button indicator light blinks
on LOW P.
5 Depending on the type of fabric, turn the
temperature control dial Gto one of the
following settings:
Nylon, setting 1 
Silk setting 1
Wool setting 2 
Cotton setting 3
Linen setting 3 
Caution
Always read the care label on your garment
before setting the temperature.
- The temperature indicator light Klights up
blue. The blue temperature indicator light
Kremains on whilst the iron is heating
up. As soon as the iron reaches the set
temperature, the temperature indicator light
goes off. The temperature indicator light will
go on and off during usage to indicate that
the set temperature is being regulated.
6 The ironing process can begin. Do not press
the steam jet button during dry ironing.
Caution
When taking a break from ironing, always
place the iron back on the thermally insulated
storage base E. The tip of the soleplate Dmust
always be placed on the surface of the storage
base.
7 After the ironing process is complete, place the
iron on the surface of the storage base. Press
and hold down the on/off switch of the steam
ironing station for a few seconds to switch the
steam ironing station off. Set the temperature
control dial to MIN and disconnect the plug
from the power.

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- The red power indicator light Nand the
blue steam button indicator light LOW P
go out.
8 Let the appliance cool down in a location that
is safely out of reach of children.
Filling of the water tank
Note
The water tank can be relled at any time
during use.
1 Pull the water tank out of the steam iron. To do
this, grab the handle Vunderneath the water
tank.
2 Open the cover of the water lling opening
Fand ll the water tank with tap water or
distilled water up to the MAX marking. The
maximum lling quantity is 1.7 litres.
3 Close the cover of the water lling opening
and push the water tank completely into the
steam ironing station. Make sure that it clicks
into place properly and is secured to the
housing of the steam ironing station.
Caution
Do not move or shake the steam ironing station
when the water tank is being lled. Water might
spill out from the opening in the water tank.
4 Press the steam jet button briey to reset the
iron. After about 10 seconds the iron will be
ready for steam ironing.
Notes
When the water tank is empty, it allows air to
enter the pump at which time a louder than
normal 'pumping' sound can be heard.
If your tap water is very hard it is recommended
that the tap water is mixed with distilled water
on a 50:50 ratio, or use distilled water only.
Steam ironing
1 Place the appliance on an even, dry and non-
slip surface. The non-slip feet Uensure the
stability of the device.
2 Fill the water tank as described in the section
Filling the water tank.
3 Insert the power plug into the wall socket.
4 Push the on/off switch Sto switch on the
steam ironing station.
- The power indicator Nlights up red and
the blue steam button indicator light blinks
on LOW P.
5 Adjust the temperature control dial to the
desired temperature.
- The temperature indicator light Klights up
blue. The blue temperature indicator light
Kremains on while the iron is heating
up. As soon as the iron reaches the set
temperature, the temperature indicator light
goes off. The temperature indicator light will
go on and off during usage to indicate that
the set temperature is being regulated.
Note
Steam ironing is only possible at higher
temperature settings between  and
MAX.
6 The water in the water tank heats up within 3
minutes. As soon as the temperature indicator
light goes out and the control indicator in the
steam button stays lit, the steam iron is ready
to use. Hold the iron in horizontal position at
the garments and press the steam jet button H.
Continue to move the iron when ironing.
Caution
Never direct the steam at people or pets.
Note:
When the steam ironing station is switched
on it will produce a 'pumping' sound. This
is normal and indicates that water is being
pumped from the water tank into the steam
ironing station.
7 Select a higher steam level with the steam
buttons MEDIUM Qor HIGH R.
- The corresponding control indicator in the
steam button blinks as soon as it is selected.
After approx. 2 minutes the control indicator
will stay lit, indicating that the device is
ready for steam ironing.

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8 When there is insufcient water left in the
water tank Cthe steam generation stops
and the water lling indicator Olights up,
followed by an audible beep. The control
indicator in the selected steam button goes
off. Place the iron on the surface of the
storage base and rell the water tank (see
section Filling of the water tank).
9 After ironing, place the iron on the surface
of the storage base.
10 Press and hold down the on/off switch of
the steam ironing station for a few seconds
to switch the steam ironing station off. Set
the temperature control dial to MIN and
disconnect the plug from the power.
11 Let the appliance cool down in a location
that is safely out of reach of children.
Caution
Never touch the hot soleplate with bare
hands. Danger of Burns!
Notes
If the steam function has not been used
for some time the water condensed in the
steam hose transforms into water. When
restarting the steam ironing station again, it
could cause spluttering of the unit and water
droplets at the soleplate. In order to avoid
these droplets falling onto your garments we
recommend to use an old clean cloth in the
beginning. Press the steam jet button until the
droplets disappear and normal steam will be
produced.
If dirt particles escape from the soleplate,
clean the steam ironing station according
to the instructions in section Cleaning and
Care.
The steam ironing station will automatically
switch off if no button or any other control
element has been activated for a period of
10 Minutes.
Vertical steam ironing
Note
Vertical steam ironing can be applied to
hanging curtains or clothes (suits, jackets
and coats).
Caution
Never direct the steam at people or pets.
1 The steam ironing station has three steam
settings: low, mid and high. Please refer to
section Steam ironing.
2 When the control indicator in the selected
steam button remains lit, it indicates that
the appliance is ready for steam ironing.
3 Hold the iron in vertical position at the
garments or curtains and press the steam
jet button H. Continue to move the iron
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Tips for Ironing
Prior to ironing, always check the garment label
to ensure the correct temperature setting is on
the iron.
Since the iron heats up much quicker than it
cools down, synthetic textiles, silk or similar fa-
brics should be ironed using lower temperature
settings rst.
If the garment is made of combined types of
fabric, always begin with the lowest temperature
setting rst.
Silk and other textiles that tend to shine should
be ironed inside out. Velvet and other types of
fabric that shine should be ironed with very little
pressure and only in one direction. Always keep
moving the iron while ironing.
Do not use the steam function when ironing
coloured silk. This could cause stains.
Garments made of 100% pure wool can be
ironed using steam. Set the temperature control
dial preferably to the MAX setting and lay a
dry towel between the garment and the iron.
Ironing wool garments can cause them to
'shine'. It is therefore recommended to iron such
garments inside out.
Caution
Never iron on metal parts, such as zippers, rivets,
or metal buttons as they could damage the sole-
plate. Always iron around these metal parts.
Cleaning and care
Caution
Do not under any circumstance use petrol,
solvents, abrasive cleaners, or hard brushes to
clean this product.
Do not touch the hot soleplate with bare hands
directly after ironing. Danger of Burns!
Remove limescale and other mineral deposits
from the steam ironing station when the desca-
ling indicator lights up.
Never hold the steam ironing station under
running water and never submerge it in water or
any other liquid.
Never clean the soleplate with chemicals, steel
wool, wood or other abrasive cleaning agents.
1 Prior to each cleaning, turn the device off and
disconnect the power plug from the power
outlet.
2 Let the steam iron cool down completely.
3 Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the exterior
of the iron. Then dry it off thoroughly.
4 Wipe deposits off the soleplate with a slightly
damp cloth or if necessary, with a mild, non-
abrasive liquid cleaner.
Descaling
Note
To maintain efciency, extend the operating life
of your steam ironing station and to avoid scale
particles on your garments, this unit is equipped
with an orange "Descaling" warning indicator
light. This light ashes on the control panel L
after about 100 minutes of operating time.
When the descaling indicator Tlights up, you
can continue using your iron normally but you
need to remember to descale the unit before
using it the next time.
Caution
Do not use any descaling products!
These could damage the appliance.
Before descaling or emptying the unit, the iron
must cool down for more than 2 hours in order
to avoid the risk of burns.
1 Place the cooled down steam iron on an even
surface.
2 Turn the steam ironing station on its side. Pull
the rubber closure Xover the water drainage
screw W.
3 Remove the key Yprovided underneath the
steam ironing station and open the water
drainage screw with it.
X
YW
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Note
Instead of using the key provided, you can also
use a at head screwdriver or a coin.
4 Let the water drain out into a sink.
5 Screw in the water drainage screw again and
tighten it.
6 Push the rubber closure onto the water drai-
nage screw.
Storage
If you will not be using the steam iron for a long
period of time, please store it away carefully.
Make sure that the iron is disconnected from the
power supply and completely dry when storing
it away.
Empty the water tank.
Open the water drainage screw and let the
remaining water drain out of the iron. Screw in
the water drainage screw again and tighten it.
To store away the steam ironing station, wind
the steam hose Jand the power cable around
the cable storage holder Aand secure them
with the clamping bracket.
Please try to store the steam iron and the attach-
ments in their original packaging.
Store it in a cool, dry place.
Make sure the appliance is always kept out of
the reach of children.
Environmental note
This product has been manufactured with high-
quality parts and materials which can be reused
and are suitable for recycling.
Therefore, do not dispose of the product with
normal domestic waste at the end of its service life.
Take it to a collection point for the recycling of elec-
trical and electronic equipment. This is indicated by
this symbol on the product, in the operating manual
and on the packaging.
Please consult your local authorities to nd out
where the nearest collection point is.
Help protect the environment by recycling used
products.
Technical data
Power supply: 220-240V~ 50Hz
Power consumption: 2000-2400W
Steam pressure: 4.5 bar
Steam quantity: 100g/min.
Water tank capacity: 1.7 litres
This product conforms to the
European directives 2004/108/EC
and 2006/95/EC.
When the steam ironing station has come to the
end of its service. Please completely disable the
appliance by pulling the plug out of the power
outlet and cutting through the cord.
Subject to change without prior notice!
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