Miele B 890 User manual

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

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
Contents
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Temperature selector
Finger guard plate
Heater plate
Roller
Feed board
Bar for hanging
ironed laundry
Ironing table
Foot pedal switch
Control panel
"IOn - Off" button
for switching the ironer on and off
Emergency release
Release catch
Mains connection cable
Indicator light "oC Temperature"
Roller speed selector
Description of the appliance
3

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.
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.
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.
Warning and safety instructions
4

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.
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.
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.
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.
Warning and safety instructions
5

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!
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.
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.
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.
^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.
Caring for the environment
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Moving the appliance
The rotary ironer is fitted with four
rollers.
^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.
^Hold the ironing table and pull up on
the release catch situated on the
right hand side at the back
underneath it.
^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.
Moving the appliance
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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.
Dust cover
The dust cover which protects the roller
during transit has to be removed.
^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.
Before using for the first time
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Preparation of the working
area
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.
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 Dampness for ironing
Silk wrap in a damp cloth to avoid
water marks
Synthetics e.g.
Dralon, Nylon,
Polyester etc.
slightly damp to dry
Wool
(e.g. trousers)
press under a damp cloth
Cotton slightly damp
Linen quite damp
Before ironing
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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 to how
much heat is required for ironing. This
way you can start by ironing at a lower
temperature and then gradually
increase the temperature according to
the fabric being ironed.
First iron synthetic fibres such as nylon,
polyester and artificial silk which only
require a low temperature. Then iron
silk, wool, cotton and linen at increasing
temperatures.
Iron starched items last of all to avoid
any starch deposits from affecting the
finish of other items.
Checking the effectiveness of
the finger guard
The finger guard is a safety feature and
should be checked each time before
the ironer is used.
^With the ironer switched on, press the
foot pedal right down.
– the heater plate comes down onto
the rotating roller.
^If you now lift the finger guard, the
roller stops rotating and the heater
plate rises up.
This shows that the finger guard is
working.
^Let go of the finger guard and
remove your foot from the foot pedal.
^Press the foot pedal right down agan.
– the heater plate lowers and the
roller rotates.
Before using the ironer for the first
time:
You may be able to see or feel a 2-3 mm
high ridge along the roller.
This will even itself out after about 3
hours of ironing enabling the under cloth
to settle. It has no effect on the ironing.
When the ironer is new, you may
experience difficulty at first when
feeding in delicate items of laundry.
This will become easier after the ironer
has been operating for between 5 - 10
minutes.
Laundry will pass smoothly over a new
ironer cover after it has been washed at
a temperature of 60°C.
Before ironing
10

Switching on and off
The rotary ironer is switched on and off
with the "I On / 0 Off" button.
To switch on
^Press the button in
– the indicator light in the button
comes on.
To switch off
^Press and release the button
–the indicator light in the button goes
out.
Selecting the ironing temperature
The temperature selector is used to set
the ironing temperature.
The individual temperature ranges are
marked by dots on the dial around the
temperature selector. These
correspond to the international clothing
care symbols for ironing.
Material Dot
symbol
Temperature
range
Polyester /
artificial silk ßcool iron (low temperature)
Silk /
Wool ßß medium hot iron (medium temperature)
Cotton /
Linen ßßß hot iron (high temperature)
^Turn the temperature selector to the
temperature you require.
–The "oC temperature" indicator light
will come on whilst the heater plate is
heating up.
The light will go out when the
temperature selected is reached.
Where there is a combination of fibres,
e.g poly-cottons, the more delicate fibre
determines the ironing temperature.
However if there is more cotton than
polyester, the item can be ironed on the
ßß Silk / Wool setting. Do not use the
the cotton setting.
After ironing
^Turn the temperature selector to g- cold.
Ironing
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Selecting the roller speed
There are 5 roller speed settings, from
low (approx. 2 metres per minute) to
high (approx. 4.5 metres per minute).
A lower roller speed makes it easier to
iron complicated articles such as shirts
and blouses. It is also best to select a
lower roller speed when ironing folded
items, which may require more than one
pass through the ironer to get them
smooth and dry.
Thinner, single thickness items, e.g.
handkerchiefs and tea towels can be
ironed at a higher roller speed.
^Set the roller speed selector to the
speed you require.
Ironing
The ironing process is controlled by the
foot pedal which has three operating
positions:
– raising the heater plate (rest)
– pressing
– ironing
To iron:
^Press the foot pedal right down to the
floor.
,Do not put your fingers between
the heater plate and the roller.
Danger of burning and squashing
your fingers.
To press:
^First press the foot pedal down to the
floor and then lift your foot up a little
so that the heater plate remains in
position but the roller does not rotate.
To raise the heater plate:
^Take your foot off the pedal.
Ironing
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Positioning the laundry
^Arrange the items of laundry on the
feed board so that they are straight
and then smooth out.
^Then turn the roller by hand,always
keeping your hands away from the
heater plate, so that the edge of the
article to be ironed can be held fast
by the heater plate.
Then:
^Press down the foot pedal.
Removing the feed board
The feed board can be removed when
shaped garments are being ironed, e.g.
skirts (round).
^Lift the feed board out of the right
hand holder first of all and then pull it
out to the left of the roller.
Laundry bar
The ironed laundry can be hung over
the swing out bar to avoid creasing.
,Take care not to press down on
the bar when it is swung out, as this
could cause the rotary ironer to tip
over.
Tips
If creases appear in the item you are
ironing:
Stop the roller, pull the item back
slightly and smooth out. If necessary,
dampen again with a wet cloth.
If possible, always use the whole length
of the roller, otherwise the roller will lose
its elasticity.
Ironing
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For small items such as 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.
To protect the heater plate from
damage a cloth should be placed over
zip fasten-ers, metal and buttons and
hooks when ironing.
To protect the heater plate, do not iron
items with non-heat resistant or very
large buttons, e.g. knobbly buttons.
When you have nearly finished ironing
you can turn the temperature selector
to g"cold" and continue ironing small
items with residual heat.
After ironing
^Switch the appliance off.
^Turn the temperature to g"cold".
^Switch off at the mains and then
remove the plug from the socket.
If the ironer is to be put away:
^Allow the heater plate to cool down.
^When the heater plate has cooled
down, fold up the rotary ironer.
^Wind up the mains cable.
^Pull the cover on.
Power cut
In the event of a power cut, pull up
the emergency release lever.
If there is a power cut when the rotary
ironer is in use, the heater plate will stay
on the roller. The item being ironed will
then be held there with the risk of it
becoming scorched. To free the
trapped item:
^Pull up the emergency release lever.
–the pressure is reduced and the item
can then be removed, by pulling it
out towards you or downwards,
depending on how far into the ironer
it is.
When the current has been restored
(the indicator light in the main switch
comes on) push the emergency release
lever back down. You can now continue
ironing in the usual way.
Ironing
14

The following notes are intended as
helpful suggestions. You will probably
find several alternative routines which
suit your own method of working.
Tea towels, hand towels,
handkerchiefs and serviettes etc.
Lay the item with the straight grain of
the fabric to the feed board. This will
prevent it going out of shape and it will
be easier to fold. Pass handkerchiefs
and serviettes diagonally through the
ironer and, if necessary, fold them and
then iron again.
Please use the whole length of the
roller.
Table cloths
You can avoid folds by ironing the
middle first.
^Place the table cloth crossways so
that the ends hang over to the left
and right.
^Iron the middle section.
^Fold in half with un-ironed edges
together and place over the left end
of the roller with the ironed middle
section hanging over the edge to
prevent creasing. Then pass both
sides of the the un-ironed sections
through the ironer.
Sheets and bedspreads
Sheets may be ironed like tablecloths,
or if a lengthwise fold is acceptable,
fold the sheet together lengthwise and
iron it on both sides.
To accentuate embroidery and raised
patterns on bedspreads to best
advantage, iron first in one direction
and then in the other.
Points on ironing
15

Duvet covers
^First do up the poppers/buttons. Start
the first run by carefully feeding this
end in first on left side of the roller,
taking care not to damage any
buttons.
Note: Only pass this end through the
ironer if the poppers or buttons are
heat-resistant.
^It is best to iron the cover in two runs
lengthwise.
Pillow cases
^Lay the pillowcase on the feeder
plate, position under the hot plate
and iron in one procedure.
If the open end has poppers or
buttons only pass it through the
ironer if they are heat resistant.
Shirts
Remove the feed board before ironing
shirts.
Proceed as follows:
^cuffs then sleeves
^back
^front sections
^collar
Points on ironing
16

Cuffs and sleeves
^First iron both sides of the cuff on the
left edge of the roller. Fold
double-cuffs with one button hole
placed over the other one and press
lightly.
^Smooth out the sleeve and place it on
the edge of the roller.
^Iron the arm from the edge of the cuff
to the underarm.
Shoulder yoke
Shirts with a shoulder yoke:
^Fold the back along the yoke seam.
^To iron the left side lay the yoke as
illustrated diagonally on the roller and
iron from the shoulder to the collar.
^To iron the right side of the yoke
either iron from the collar to the
shoulder as shown above, or use the
opposite side of the ironer. Lay the
shirt diagonally on the roller and iron
from the shoulder to the collar.
Points on ironing
17

Back
Iron the back in two sections, from the
middle to the underarm seams.
^Pull the shirt over the roller as far as
the yoke seam. Smooth it out.
^Starting from the side seam iron as
far as the armhole, then pull the shirt
further on to the roller and iron across
the top. Pull the shirt back down and
iron across to the other side seam.
Front sides
Lay the button hole front on the left
hand end of the roller with the side
seam along the edge of the roller. Iron
from the bottom hem up to the
underarm.
^Now move the shirt out and iron past
the armhole to the collar.
^Iron the button side inside out to
protect the buttons.
Points on ironing
18

Collar
The collar is ironed on both sides using
the left hand end of the roller.
^Then turn down the collar and press
lightly, holding taut.
To press trousers
^Lay the trouser legs separately on the
roller. Let the waistband to crotch
part hang down over the left hand
edge of the roller.
^Cover with a damp cloth. Then turn
the roller by hand until the part of the
trousers to be pressed is covered by
the heater plate.
^Press each leg from both sides
starting from the crease.
To press skirts
These are best ironed without the feed
board.
^Pull the skirt over the roller from the
hem to the waistband.
^Lay a damp cloth over it.
^Iron each section of the skirt in turn.
Points on ironing
19

Cleaning the heater plate
Deposits such as from hard water,
starch or spray starch can be removed
from the heater plate using a suitable
proprietary cleaner. Avoid spraying
directly on to the heater plate.
Do not use any abrasive cleaning
agents.
^Make sure that the temperature
selector is set at g(cold).
Cleaning the casing
Depending on how dirty it is, the casing
can be wiped down with a dry or a
damp cloth.
Do not use any abrasive cleaning
agents.
Replacing the ironing cover
It is normal for the ironing cover to
become slightly brown with use. If,
however, the cover begins to look very
unsightly, it can be replaced easily.
If laundry does not pass sufficiently
smoothly through the roller or if the
cover is particularly soiled it can be
washed at 60°C using a proprietary
detergent.
Ironing covers are available from your
Miele dealer or the Miele Spare parts
department.
,The ironing cover should only be
changed when the appliance is
cold.
^Remove the feed board.
^Undo the ironing cover cords at each
end of the roller.
^Unwind the cover.
Maintenance and care
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