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
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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
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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
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