Operating instructions Rotary ironer B 990 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions carefully before installing and using it for the first time. en - GB M.-Nr.
Contents Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Moving the ironer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guide to the appliance a l b k j i c h g d e f a Temperature selector g Ironing table b Emergency release h Hanging bar c Control panel i Feed-in table d Release catch j Roller e Mains connection cable k Heater plate f Foot pedal l Finger guard 4
Guide to the appliance Control panel a b d c a Roller speed selector c "On-Off" button I-0 b "On-Off" indicator light d oC "Temperature" indicator light 5
Warning and Safety instructions Technical and electrical safety To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the ironer please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important information on its safety, use and maintenance. ~ Before setting up the ironer, check it Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.
Warning and Safety instructions ~ This ironer complies with all relevant local and national safety requirements. Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician. Ensure current is not supplied to the ironer until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out. ~ Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original parts.
Warning and Safety instructions ~ Do not lay the connection cable over the heater plate when it is heated up. This could damage the cable - danger of electric shock. Use the cable holders on the ironer to wind the cable away. ~ In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material Disposal of your old appliance or machine The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure they are recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children.
Moving the ironer Safety Do not remove the safety device until the ironer has been set up on its rollers. ^ To remove it simply pull it off. Store it in a safe place for future use. It should be fitted to the ironer again before moving it (e.g. when moving house). Fold the ironer up before fitting it.
Moving the ironer The ironer is fitted with four rollers. ^ Hold the ironer by the ironing table to push it or to pull it towards you. ^ Hold the ironing table securely and pull on the release catch situated at the back of the ironing table on the right hand side. To overcome obstacles such as carpet edges and doorways, but also to steer it: ^ Tilt it slightly. The ironer can be moved either in the upright position or when folded up.
Before using for the first time Connection cable Dust cover The mains connection cable is wound round a hook underneath the ironing table. The dust cover which protects the roller during transit has to be removed. Unwind the cable. Do not insert the plug into the electrical socket yet. 12 ^ First remove the feed-in table by lifting it out of the right hand holder, and then pulling it out to the left of the roller.
Before using for the first time Then insert the plug in the socket and switch the ironer on. The heater plate will rise automatically. ^ The protective dust cover can now be pulled out and off. ^ An adhesive label for the temperature selector (see illustration) is supplied separately. Please stick this around the temperature selector.
Before ironing Preparation of the working area Preparing the laundry Correct preparation of the laundry is essential for successful ironing. Before ironing, the laundry should be: – damped down – pulled into shape and smoothed out – sorted Damping down A height-adjustable chair is useful and also a flat surface, e.g. a table, to lay the ironed laundry on. Make sure the ironer is level and secure and that it cannot roll sideways.
Before ironing Pulling into shape and smoothing out Checking the effectiveness of the finger guard Pull the dampened laundry into shape as usual. The finger guard is a safety feature and should always be checked before the ironer is used. Smooth out ties, straps, seams and hems. Large items such as table cloths, bed linen etc should be folded lengthways into a number of pleats so that they can be ironed as easily as possible. ^ With the ironer switched on, press the foot pedal right down.
Ironing Switching on and off Material Minimum iron / Synthetics Woollens / Silks Linen / Cottons Dot symbol ß ßß ßßß I Temperature range Low temperature Medium temperature High temperature 40 - 60°C The I-0 "On-Off" button is used for switching the ironer on and off. To switch on ^ Press the I-0 button in – The indicator light beside the button will come on. To switch off ^ Press and release the I-0 button – The indicator light beside the button will go out.
Ironing Select the roller speed Ironing There are 5 roller speed settings, from low (approx. 2 m/min) to high (approx. 4.5 m/min). The ironing process is controlled by the foot pedal which has three positions: A low speed makes it easier to iron complicated articles such as shirts and blouses. A lower speed should also be selected for folded items. Reducing the speed will enable them to get dry and smooth in just one or two passes through the ironer. Thinner, single thickness items, e.g.
Ironing Feeding laundry in Removing the feed-in table ^ Arrange laundry along the feed-in table so that it is straight and smooth. The feed-in table can be removed when ironing shaped garments, e.g. skirts. ^ Then carefully turn the roller by hand until the laundry makes contact with the heater plate (keep your fingers away from the heater plate). ^ First lift it out of the right hand holder, and then pull it out to the left of the roller. Then: ^ Press the foot pedal down.
Ironing For small items, e.g. handkerchiefs, alternate between using the right and left hand sides of the roller. Items with raised buttons should be ironed face down on to the roller so that they are pressed into the cushioned surface. A cloth should be placed over zips, metal buttons and hooks to protect the heater plate during ironing. Power cut In the event of a power cut activate the emergency release.
Ironing tips The following tips are intended as helpful suggestions to get you started. With practice you will probably find alternative ways of ironing which suit your style of working. Tea towels, hand towels, handkerchiefs, serviettes etc. Place on the ironing table with the straight grain of the fabric to the feed board. This will prevent the item going out of shape and it will be easier to fold.
Ironing tips Duvet covers Pillow cases ^ First do up poppers and buttons and feed this end through the ironer first. Then iron the whole pillow case from both sides. Shirts Remove the feed-in table for ironing shirts. Iron in the following order: ^ First do up poppers and buttons. Feed this end through the left hand side of the ironer first. Buttons should face into the roller. ^ Sleeves and cuffs ^ Back ^ Front ^ Collar ^ Iron duvets in two runs lengthwise.
Ironing tips Sleeves and cuffs Back / shoulder yoke ^ Pull sleeves smooth ready for ironing. Do not iron the cuff yet. Shirts with a shoulder yoke: ^ Fold the yoke along the back seam. ^ Iron the sleeves from the cuff seam to the underarm seam. ^ Iron both sides of each sleeve. Double cuffs should be folded (button hole to button hole) and ironed. 22 ^ Place the shirt side on to the roller and iron from the left shoulder seam to the collar.
Ironing tips Back Front Iron the back in two sections, from the middle to the side seams. The fronts are ironed in one pass together with the lower section of the back up to the armhole seam. ^ Start with the front left. ^ Pull the shirt over the roller as far as the yoke seam - or to the collar seam on shirts without a yoke - and smooth it out. ^ Smooth the shirt out and then iron from the armhole to the collar. ^ Turn the shirt inside out to iron the other side.
Ironing tips Collar Pyjamas Iron the collar from both sides. Do not iron any buttons! Pyjamas tops should be ironed following instructions for shirts. Iron trouser legs on pyjamas separately. ^ Iron one leg from the front and the other from the back. ^ Iron from the top to the bottom. ^ Then pull into shape and iron to the waist. Pull the elasticated section tight. Aprons ^ Turn the collar and press if wished. Nightdresses Iron sleeves, yokes and back on a nightdress as you would a shirt.
Ironing tips Pressing trousers ^ Press each leg separately. Let the top of the trousers hang over the edge of the roller. ^ Cover with a damp cloth and turn the roller by hand until the trouser leg is covered by the heater plate. ^ Press to iron, then do the same to the other trouser leg. To press skirts Remove the feed-in table. ^ Pull the skirt over the free end of the roller as far as the waistband. ^ Cover with a damp cloth. ^ Iron one section at a time.
Maintenance and care ,Disconnect the ironer from the electricity supply by switching off at the wall socket and withdrawing the plug before any cleaning and maintenance work. Cleaning the heater plate Limescale deposits and starch residues can be removed from the heater plate using a suitable proprietary cleaning agent. Make sure that the ironer is cold before cleaning it. It will be easier to clean if you pull up the emergency release catch. Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents.
Maintenance and care Replacing the ironing cover The ironing cover should only be changed when the appliance is cold. ^ Removing the feed-in table. ^ Completely unwind the cotton undercloth attached to the roller and let it hang down smoothly. ^ Undo the cords at each end of the roller cover. ^ Take hold of the cloth by each side edge and keeping it taut place over the heater plate. ^ Unwind the cover. The slot which holds the cotton undercloth is now at the top.
Maintenance and care ^ Switch on the ironer. When the ironer is switched on, the heater plate heats up immediately. The temperature selector must be turned to the l setting. ^ Insert the raw edge of the new ironing cloth into the retaining slot with the wrong side down. Leave the cords hanging free and smooth out the cloth. ^ Press the foot pedal and "iron" the cloth into position. Do not let the cords get under the cloth as it turns.
Maintenance and care After the roller has gone through three or four revolutions and the end of the ironing cover is under the heater plate: ^ Switch off the ironer while keeping the foot pedal pressed down. The ironing cover is held firmly in place by the heater plate which is still lowered. ^ Tighten the cords at the left and right hand sides of the roller, tie together and tuck in. ^ Put the feed-in table back in place. ^ Switch the ironer on - the heater plate will rise up.
Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the ironer, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. ,Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.
After sales service In the event of a fault, please contact: – your Miele dealer or – the nearest Miele Service Department, (see address on the back page). N.B. A call-out charge will be applied for unnecessary service visits where the problem could have been rectified as described in this instruction manual. When contacting Miele, please quote the Model and Serial number of your appliance, both of which are shown on the data plate, located at the front underneath the ironing table.
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). The fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained.
Technical data Height 95.9 (folded up 105.2) cm Width 98.5 (folded up 50) cm Depth 38.0 cm Weight 38 kg max.
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