Operating instructions Rotary ironer B 890 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions carefully before installing and using it for the first time. G M.-Nr. 05 317 871 Contents Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Transit fitting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Moving the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Dust cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Before ironing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Preparation of the working area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 More advice on correct dampness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Pulling into shape and smoothing out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sorting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Checking the effectiveness of the finger guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Ironing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Selecting the ironing temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Selecting the roller speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Positioning the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Removing the feed board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Laundry bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 After ironing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Power cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Points on ironing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 2 Description of the appliance Temperature selector Finger guard plate Heater plate Roller Feed board Bar for hanging ironed laundry Ironing table Release catch Emergency release Mains connection cable Foot pedal switch Control panel Indicator light "oC Temperature" Roller speed selector "I On - 0 Off" button for switching the ironer on and off 3 Warning and safety instructions 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. They contain important information on its safety, use and maintenance. Keep these instructions in a safe place for reference, and pass them on to any future user. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is regularly tested by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system. The appliance is built in accordance with current safety requirements. Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which the manufacturer cannot accept responsibility. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved engineer. Ensure current is not supplied to the appliance while maintenance or repair work is being carried out. Faulty components must only be exchanged for Miele original spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the appliance be guaranteed. The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when: ­ it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn, or ­ it is switched off at the mains, or ­ the mains fuse is withdrawn. Appropriate use This rotary ironer is intended exclusively for ironing textiles which are suitable for machine ironing and which have been washed in water. Technical and electrical safety Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. A damaged appliance is dangerous. Switch off at the mains and call the Service Department for assistance. Before connecting the appliance, ensure that the connection data on the data plate (fusing, voltage and frequency) match the mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national safety regulations. 4 Warning and safety instructions Do not damage, remove or bypass the safety components or control elements on the appliance. Only operate the rotary ironer when all removable outer casings are fitted so that it is not possible to touch any electrical component or moving part. This equipment may only be used in mobile installations such as ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer. 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 attached to the appliance 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. Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the appliance guarantee. This appliance is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury do not allow children to play on or near it or to play with the controls. Supervise its use by the elderly or infirm, and supervise children whilst you are using it. Use When the ironer is heated up there is an acute danger of burning: ­ if the heater plate is touched ­ if the foot pedal is pressed down while fingers or hands are positioned between the raised roller and the heater plate to smooth an article. Never drape items over the heater plate when it is heated up. This is a fire hazard. Hang laundry on the swing out bar. Swing it back immediately after use. Take care not to press down on the bar when it is swung out. There is a danger that this could tip the ironer over. Switch the appliance off before removing the plug from the electricity socket. Accessories Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele. If other parts are used, guarantee, performance and product liability claims may be invalidated. 5 Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material 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 offered for recycling. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation! It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person. The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind it to prevent misuse. See the "Warning and Safety" section of this booklet for further details. Transit fitting ^ Do not remove the transport fittings until you have set the ironer up on its castors. Disposal of your old appliance or machine Electrical and electronic appliances / machines often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. They are, however, essential for the correct functioning of your appliance or machine. Please do not therefore dispose of your old machine or appliance with your household waste. ^ Pull the transit fitting out (see illustration). Keep the transit fitting in a safe place. It must be re-fitted if the appliance ever has to be moved again (e.g. when moving house). The rotary ironer may only be transported in a folded up position if the transit fitting is in place. Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal. 6 Moving the appliance Moving the appliance The rotary ironer is fitted with four rollers. ^ Hold the ironing table and pull up on the release catch situated on the right hand side at the back underneath it. ^ Hold the ironer by the ironing table and push or pull to move it. To overcome obstacles such as carpet edges and doorways but also to steer: ^ Tilt the appliance slightly. The rotary ironer can be moved either when assembled or folded up. ^ Swing the top section of the rotary ironer up into position horizontally to assemble it in the working position or swing it down to the vertical position to fold it up. Then let go of the release catch. 7 Before using for the first time Dust cover The dust cover which protects the roller during transit has to be removed. Connection cable The mains connection cable is wound round a hook underneath the ironing table. ^ Unwind the cable. Do not insert the plug into the electrical socket yet. N.B. The plug shown is for illustration only. ^ First remove the feed board by lifting it out of the right hand holder, then pull it out to the left of the roller. Then plug the appliance in and switch it on. The heater plate will then rise automatically. ^ The protective dust cover can now be pulled out and off. 8 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 The laundry needs to be sufficiently damp, so that when it is passed just once through the rotary ironer at the correct temperature, it will come out smooth and dry. Dampen the laundry as you would for hand ironing, preferably several hours beforehand so that the articles achieve a uniform degree of dampness throughout. If a tumble dryer is being used, select a "Machine iron" programme. Use warm water if preparation time is short and also to redampen. More advice on correct dampness Material Silk Synthetics e.g. Dralon, Nylon, Polyester etc. Wool (e.g. trousers) Cotton Linen Dampness for ironing wrap in a damp cloth to avoid water marks slightly damp to dry 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. Place close at hand: ­ a basket with the laundry ready for ironing to the left of the rotary ironer, ­ a surface for the ironed laundry to the right of the rotary ironer. Shirts, overalls and blouses etc., should be hung on coathangers immediately after ironing. Small items can be hung over the swing out bar. Have some water ready for redamping the laundry if necessary. press under a damp cloth slightly damp quite damp 9 Before ironing Pulling into shape and smoothing out Pull the dampened laundry into shape as usual. Smooth out ribbons, 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. Sorting Sort the laundry according ...