Miele HM 16-83 User manual

Operating instructions
Rotary ironer
HM 16-83
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine, to
avoid the risk of accident, or damage
to the machine.
G
05 460 232
M.-Nr.

Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Moving the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preparation of the working area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dust cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before ironing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
More advice on correct dampness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pulling into shape and smoothing out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sorting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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
Laundry bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
After ironing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Points on ironing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Electrical connection AUS / NZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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 - 0 Off" button
for switching the ironer on and off
Emergency release
Mains connection
cable
Indicator light "oC Temperature"
Roller speed selector
Description of the appliance
3

Read the operating instructions
carefully before using this appliance
for the first time. They contain impor-
tant information about the safety, use
and maintenance of the appliance.
This way you will avoid the risk of
accidents, and damage to the appli-
ance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place for reference, and pass them
on to any future user.
Appropriate use
This rotary ironer is intended exclu-
sively 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 ap-
pliance.
A damaged appliance is danger-
ous. Switch off at the mains and
call the Service Department for assis-
tance.
Before connecting the appliance,
ensure that the connection data on
the data plate (fusing, voltage and fre-
quency) match the mains electricity
supply. If in any doubt, consult a quali-
fied electrician.
The electrical safety of this appli-
ance can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between the ap-
pliance and an effective earthing sys-
tem 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 re-
sponsible for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system.
The appliance is built in accor-
dance with current safety require-
ments. Unauthorised repairs could re-
sult in unforeseen dangers for the user,
for which the manufacturer cannot ac-
cept responsibility. Repairs should only
be undertaken by a Miele approved en-
gineer.
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 appli-
ance 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 fit-
ted so that it is not possible to touch
any electrical component or moving
part.
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
-installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk assess-
ment of the installation being carried
out be 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.
The swing out bar is only to be
used for hanging laundry. 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 re-
moving the plug from the electricity
socket.
Pull only on the plug and not on the
cable.
Do not lay the connection cable
over the heater plate when it is
heated up. This could damage the ca-
ble - 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 appli-
ance 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.
Never allow children to play on or
near the rotary ironer or to operate
it themselves.
Accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by Miele. If
other parts are used, guarantee, perfor-
mance 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 materi-
als away, please ensure they are of-
fered 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
Old appliances contain materials which
can be recycled. Please contact your
dealer, your local waste collection cen-
tre or scrap merchant about potential
recycling schemes before disposing of
the appliance.
Switch off and disconnect the appli-
ance from the power supply. Cut off
and render any plug useless. Cut off
the cable directly behind the appliance
to prevent misuse. This should be done
by a competent person.
Ensure that the appliance presents
no danger to children while being
stored for disposal.
Caring for the environment
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Moving the appliance
The rotary ironer is fitted with four roll-
ers.
^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.
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.
Moving the appliance
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Connection cable
The mains connection cable is wound
round a hook underneath the ironing ta-
ble.
^Unwind the cable.
Do not insert the plug into the electri-
cal 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.
Then plug the appliance in and
switch it on. The heater plate will
then rise automatically.
Before using for the first time
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Preparing the laundry
Correct preparation of the laundry is es-
sential 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, prefera-
bly 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
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 in-
crease 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.
Before ironing
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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 re-
move your foot from the foot pedal.
^Press the foot pedal right down agan.
– the heater plate lowers and the
roller rotates.
Before ironing
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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 co-
mes 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 corre-
spond to the international clothing care
symbols for ironing.
Material Dot symbol Temperature
range
Polyester /
artificial silk
cool iron (low
temperature)
Silk /
Wool
medium hot iron
(medium
temperature)
Cotton /
Linen
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 temper-
ature selected is reached.
Where there is a combination of fibres, e.g
poly-cottons, the more delicate fibre deter-
mines 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.
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.
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 dam-
age 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.
Ironing
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After ironing
^Switch the appliance off.
^Turn the temperature to g"cold".
^Switch off at the mains and then re-
move the plug from the socket.
If the ironer is to be put away:
^Allow the heater plate to cool down.
^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 be-
coming scorched. To free the trapped
item:
^Pull up the emergency release lever.
–the pressure is reduced and the item
can then be removed.
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
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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, handker-
chiefs 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 mid-
dle 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 to-
gether and place over the left end of
the roller with the ironed middle sec-
tion 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 advan-
tage, iron first in one direction and then
in the other.
Points on ironing
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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 but-
tons.
Note: Only pass this end through the
ironer if the poppers or buttons are
heat-resistant.
To iron without a fold:
^It is best to iron the cover in two runs
lengthwise.
If folds are acceptable:
^Fold the duvet cover lengthwise and
iron both sides.
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 but-
tons only pass it through the ironer if
they are heat resistant.
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
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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 di-
rectly on to the heater plate.
Do not use any abrasive cleaning
agents.
^Make sure that the temperature se-
lector 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 be-
come slightly brown with use. If, how-
ever, the cover begins to look very un-
sightly, it can be replaced easily.
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.
^First lift the feed board out of the right
hand holder and then pull it out from
the left.
^Undo the ironing cover cords at each
end of the roller.
Maintenance and care
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^Unwind the cover.
^Completely unwind the cotton
undercloth attached to the roller and
let it hang down smoothly.
^Take hold of the cloth by each side
edge, pull taut and keeping taut lay
over the heater plate.
The slot which holds the cotton
undercloth is now at the top.
^Insert the raw edge of new ironing
cloth into the retaining slot with the
wrong side down. Keep side ties
hanging free and smooth out.
Maintenance and care
18

^Turn the roller by hand in the direc-
tion you iron (see arrow) until the
cover retaining slot is at the bottom.
^Switch on the appliance.
^Press the foot pedal and "iron" the
cloth round.
Do not let the cords get under the cloth
as it turns.
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 appliance while keep-
ing the foot pedal pressed down.
The ironing cover is held firmly in place
by the heater plate which is still low-
ered.
^Tighten the cords at the left and right
hand sides of the roller, tie together
and tuck in.
^Put the feed board back in place.
^Switch the rotary ironer on - the
heater plate will rise up.
Maintenance and care
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In the event of a fault, please contact:
–your Miele dealer or
–the nearest Miele Service Depart-
ment, (see address on the back
page).
When contacting the Service Depart-
ment, please quote the Model and Se-
rial number of your appliance, both of
which are shown on the data plate, lo-
cated at the front underneath the iron-
ing table.
aModel
bSerial number
cVoltage / frequency
dFuse rating
eTotal rated load
The wiring diagram is located at the
front right hand side of the ironing table
behind the plastic cover.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded to im-
prove our service.
After sales service
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