Miele B 890 User manual

Operating instructions
Rotary iron
B 890
To prevent accidents
and machine damage,
read these instructions
before
Installation or use.
UV
M.-Nr. 05 319 322

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Moving the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Transport strut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Dust cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Before ironing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preparing the work area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Testing the finger guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Ironing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Selecting the ironing temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Selecting the roller speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Ironing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Positioning the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Removing the feed board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
After ironing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Tips on ironing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tablecloths. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Napkins, hand towels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Sheets and bedspreads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Pillow cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Duvet covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Shirts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Pants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Skirts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Help protect our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Contents
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Read the operating instructions
carefully before using this appliance
for the first time. They contain
important information about the
safety, use and maintenance of the
appliance. Please read this booklet
carefully to prevent accidents and
machine damage.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place for reference, and pass them
on to any future user.
Appropriate use
This rotary iron is intended for
ironing textiles which have been
washed in water and are suitable for
machine ironing.
Technical and electrical safety
Before setting up the rotary iron,
check for any visible damage.
Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
A damaged appliance is
dangerous. Turn off the rotary iron,
unplug from the wall outlet and call
Technical Service.
Before connecting the appliance,
ensure that the connection data on
the data plate (fusing, voltage and
frequency) match the household
electrical supply. If in doubt, consult an
electrician.
The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity exists between the
appliance and an effective grounding
system which complies with local and
national safety regulations.
It is important that this basic safety
requirement be tested by a qualified
electrician.
The manufacturer will not be held
responsible for damages caused by the
lack, or inadequacy, of an effective
grounding system.
This appliance is built in
accordance with current safety
requirements. Unauthorized repairs
could be hazardous for the user, for
which the manufacturer cannot accept
responsibility. Repairs should only be
performed by a Miele authorized
technician.
Ensure that power is not restored to the
appliance while maintenance or repair
work is being performed.
Faulty components must only be
replaced with original Miele spare
parts. Only original spare parts
guarantee the safety of the appliance.
The appliance is completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
–it is turned off at the wall switch and
unplugged, or
–the circuit breaker has been
"tripped".
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Do not damage, remove or bypass
the safety components or control
elements of the appliance.
Only operate the rotary iron when
all removable outer casings are
fitted so that it is impossible to touch an
electrical component or moving part.
This equipment has not been
designed for maritime use or for
use in mobile installations such as
aircraft or recreational vehicles.
However, under certain circumstances
it may be possible for an installation in
these applications. Please contact the
nearest Miele Dealer or Miele Technical
Service with specific requirements.
Use
Never allow children to play on or
near the rotary iron or to operate it
themselves.
When the rotary iron is heated
there is a danger of burns:
–if the heater plate is touched.
–if the foot pedal is pressed down
while fingers or hands are positioned
between the raised heater plate and
the roller to smooth an item.
Never drape items over the heater
plate when it is heated.
This is a fire hazard. Hang laundry on
the swing out bar.
The swing out bar is only to be
used to hang laundry. Swing it
back immediately after use. Take care
not to press down on the bar when it is
swung out. This could tip over the
rotary iron.
Turn the appliance off before
removing the plug from the
electrical outlet.
Pull only on the plug and not on the
power cord.
Do not lay the power cord over the
heater plate when it is heated. This
could damage the cord - danger of
electric shock.
Use the cable holders attached to the
appliance to secure the cord.
Accessories
Accessories should only be used if
approved by Miele. If other parts
are used, warranty, performance and
product liability claims may be void.
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1Finger guard
2Temperature selector
3Emergency release
4Release catch
(underneath ironing table)
5Power cord
6Foot pedal switch
7Ironing table
8Bar for hanging ironed laundry
9Feed board
10 Roller with ironing cover
11 Heater plate
Description of the appliance
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Control panel
1"I - 0" ("on/off") button
for turning the rotary iron on and off
2Roller speed selector
3Temperature indicator "°C"
Description of the appliance
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Transport strut
^Pull the transport strut out (see
illustration).
Keep the transport strut in a safe place.
It must be re-fitted if the appliance has
to be moved again (e.g. when moving
to a new home).
If the transport strut is in place, only
transport the rotary iron in a folded
position.
Moving the appliance
The rotary iron has four rollers.
^Hold the rotary iron with the ironing
table and push or pull to move it.
To steer and to overcome obstacles
like carpet edges and doorways:
^Slightly tilt the appliance.
The rotary iron can be moved either
when assembled or folded.
Moving the appliance
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^Hold the ironing table and release the
catch, located on the right hand side
at the back, underneath the ironing
table.
^Swing the top section of the rotary
iron to the side until it clicks
horizontally into position.
Moving the appliance
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Power cord
The power cord is wound around a
hook underneath the ironing table.
^Unwind the cord.
,Do not insert the plug into the
electrical socket yet.
* The plug shown is for illustration only.
Dust cover
The dust cover which protects the roller
during transportation must 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.
^Plug the appliance in and turn it on.
The heater plate will rise
automatically.
^The protective dust cover can now
be pulled off.
Before using for the first time
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Preparing the work area
A height adjustable chair and a flat
surface, like a table to lay ironed
laundry on, are useful.
When positioning the rotary iron
horizontally be sure to secure the
appliance so that it does not roll.
Place close by:
–a basket with the laundry ready for
ironing to the left of the rotary iron,
–a surface for the ironed laundry to
the right of the rotary iron.
Shirts, overalls, blouses, etc., should be
hung on hangers immediately after
ironing.
Small items can be hung over the swing
out bar.
Have some water ready for redamping
the laundry if necessary.
Before ironing
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Preparing the laundry
Correct preparation of the laundry is
essential for easy ironing.
Before ironing, the laundry should be:
–dampened
–pulled into shape and smoothed out
–sorted.
Correct dampness
The laundry needs to be sufficiently
damp, so that on the first pass through
the rotary iron 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" program.
^If preparation time is short use warm
water to redampen.
Material Dampness for ironing
Silk wrap in a damp cloth
to avoid water marks
Synthetics
e.g. Nylon,
Polyester, etc.
slightly damp to dry
Wool
e.g. pants
press under a damp
cloth
Cotton slightly damp
Linen quite damp
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
linens, 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.
Start ironing at a lower temperature and
gradually increase the temperature
according to the fabric being ironed.
Perlon, Nylon, etc. ß
Woolens, Silk ßß
Cottons, Linen ßßß
^Iron starched items last to avoid any
starch deposits on other items.
Before ironing
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Testing the finger guard
The finger guard is a safety feature
and should be checked each time
the rotary iron is used.
^With the rotary iron turned on, press
the foot pedal down.
The heater plate comes down onto the
rotating roller.
^If you lift the finger guard now, the
roller stops rotating and the heater
plate rises.
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 down again.
The heater plate lowers and the roller
rotates.
Please note:
Any unevenness in the ironing cover
will smooth itself out after 3 hours of
use.
When using a new machine, if delicate
laundry is not properly pulled into the
rotary iron continue ironing. This is
usually solved after 5-10 minutes of
ironing.
If a new ironing cover is used, wash the
cloth at a high temperature (140°F/
60°C) to achive an optimal pull-in of the
laundry.
Before ironing
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Turning on and off
The rotary iron is turned on and off with
the "I / 0" button.
To turn on
^Press the button in.
The indicator light comes on.
To turn off
^Press and release the button.
The indicator light goes out.
Selecting the ironing
temperature
The temperature selector is used to set
the ironing temperature.
The temperature range is marked by
dots on the ring around the temperature
selector. These correspond with the
international fabric 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)
Ironing
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^Turn the temperature selector to the
desired temperature.
The temperature "C°" indicator will light
while the heater plate is heating up.
The light will go out when the
temperature selected is reached.
When ironing a fabric blend,
e.g. poly cottons, the more delicate
fiber 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.
Selecting the roller speed
There are 5 roller speed settings, from
low (approximately 6.5 ft/min.[2 m/min])
to high 15 ft/min. [4.5 m/min]).
A lower roller speed makes it easier to
iron complicated articles such as shirts
and blouses. It is also best to select a
low roller speed when ironing folded
items, which may require more than one
pass through the rotary iron to get them
smooth and dry.
Thinner, single thickness items,
e.g. handkerchiefs can be ironed at a
higher roller speed.
^Set the roller speed selector to the
desired speed.
Ironing
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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 down to the floor.
,Do not put fingers between the
heater plate and the roller.
Danger of burning and injuring
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 laundry items 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
item to be ironed can be held by the
heater plate.
^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 and then pull it out to the
left of the roller.
Laundry bar
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, this
could cause the rotary iron to tip
over.
Ironing
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Ironing tips
–To avoid creasing stop the roller, pull
the item back slightly and smooth
out. If necessary, dampen again with
a wet cloth or spray bottle.
–If possible, always use the whole
length of the roller, otherwise the
roller will lose its elasticity.
–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.
– Cover zippers, metal buttons, and
metal hooks with a cloth to protect
the heater plate.
– To protect the heaterplate do not iron
buttons that are not heat resistant or
very large.
–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
^Turn the appliance off.
^Turn the temperature to " g" cold.
^Remove the plug from the outlet.
If the rotary iron is to be stored away
^Allow the heater plate to cool.
^When the heater plate has cooled
completely, fold the rotary iron.
^Wind up the power cord.
^Pull the cover on.
Ironing
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Power failure
In the event of a power failure, pull
the emergency release lever up.
If there is a power failure when the
rotary iron is in use, the heater plate will
stay on the roller. The item being ironed
will be held there possibly becoming
scorched.
To free the trapped item
^Pull the emergency release lever up.
The pressure is reduced and the item
can be removed.
^When power has been restored (the
indicator in the On/Off switch comes
on) push the emergency release
lever back down. Continue ironing as
usual.
Ironing
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Tablecloths
^Avoid folds by ironing the middle first.
^Place the tablecloth crossways so
that the ends hang over to the left
and right.
^Iron the middle section.
^Fold in half with unironed 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 non ironed sections
through the rotary iron.
Napkins, hand towels
^Lay the item with the straight grain of
the fabric to the feed board.
This will prevent it from loosing its
shape and will be easier to fold.
Pass handkerchiefs diagonally through
the rotary iron and, if necessary, fold
them and then iron again.
^Please use the whole length of the
roller.
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, iron first in
one direction and then in the other.
Pillow cases
^Lay the pillowcase on the feeder
plate, position under the heater plate
and iron in one step.
If the open end has buttons, only
pass it through the rotary iron if the
buttons are heat resistant.
Tips on ironing
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