Miele HM 21-140 User manual

Operating instructions
Rotary iron
HM 21-140
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use.
UV
M.-Nr. 06 858 360

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Guide to the rotary iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Correct dampness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preparing the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Ironing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turning the rotary iron on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Testing the finger guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ironing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rotary iron with coin mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
After ironing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Protecting the roller and iron cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Motor protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning the heater plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Washing or replacing the ironing cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Guide to the data plate symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Miele Ironing Handbook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Caring for your rotary iron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installation instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Air extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Condensate trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Help to protect the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Contents
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To prevent injury and machine damage
read all instructions before installation or
use.
Electrical safety
Be certain this appliance is properly
installed and grounded by an authorized
technician. To guarantee the electrical safety
of this appliance, continuity must exist
between the appliance and an effective
grounding system. It is imperative that this
basic safety requirement be met and tested.
Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damage which is the direct
or indirect result of incorrect installation or
connection.
Use
This rotary iron is only intended for
ironing fabrics washed in water. Check
the fabric care labels to be sure the
materials can be ironed.
Only allow trained personnel to operate
the machine.
Do not let children play in, on or near the
rotary iron. Do not let them play with the
controls or operate the unit.
Be aware of loose fitting or hanging
garments when using the rotary iron.
Sleeves, apron ties, bracelets, etc. could be
caught by the roller.
Danger of burns when the heater plate is
touched. Do not smooth an item between
the heater plate and roller.
Do not place laundry on the heater plate.
Danger of fire! Use the laundry bar.
Do not damage, remove or bypass any
of the safety features and controls of the
rotary iron.
Do not operate a machine with an
electrical fault until repaired.
Repairs to electrical appliances should
only be carried out by an authorized
technician in accordance with local and
national safety regulations. Repairs and
other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be
held responsible for unauthorized work.
Faulty components must only be
replaced with genuine Miele spare parts.
Only genuine Miele spare parts can
guarantee the safe operation of this
machine.
Before installation or service, disconnect
the power supply to the work area by
removing the fuse or "tripping" the circuit
breaker to the unit.
Any removable outer panels must be in
place, and all moving or electrical parts
shielded before the machine is operated.
Only use genuine Miele accessories. If
other parts are used the guarantee,
performance and product liability claims
may become void.
Ensure that any other person operating
this machine is familiar with these safety
and operating instructions.
Regard the national and local codes and
standards.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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aHeater plate with finger guard
bRoller
cTemperature selector
dFeed board
eControl panel
fLaundry compartment
gLaundry wipe off unit
h4 height adjustable feet
iFoot pedal switch
jEmergency release (power failure)
kIroning table
Guide to the rotary iron
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aRoller speed selector
b%"Heating" indicator
cOn/Off button
To turn the rotary iron on and off. The
indicator lights when the machine is turned
on.
dh"Start" button
To start ironing. The heater plate lowers to
the roller and the roller turns.
Guide to the rotary iron
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Roller speed selector
The roller speed can be increased by
turning the selector clockwise and
decreased by turning it counterclockwise.
Temperature selector
H(cold) = the heater is turned off
ß= low temperature
ßß = medium temperature
ßßß= high temperature
Finger guard
The finger guard is a safety feature to
prevent injuries. When the finger guard is
lifted, the roller stops and the heater plate
raises off the roller.
Guide to the rotary iron
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Foot pedal switch
Switch position 1(inactive) Ironing
Switch position 2Steaming
Switch position 3Lifting the heater plate
Coin mechanism
1= Coin slot
After inserting a coin or token the
preprogrammed running time is displayed.
2= Coin return button
3= Coin return
4= Running time display
Guide to the rotary iron
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Correct dampness
For best results, the residual moisture of the
laundry should be 25%.
Laundry which contains more than 50%
synthetic fibers must not be ironed in this
machine. The synthetics might melt at the
high temperatures. Laundry with less
synthetics can be ironed at a low
temperature.
Preparing the laundry
^Sort the laundry according to how much
heat is required for ironing.
^Check the fabric care label for the correct
ironing temperature of the laundry.
Care
symbol Fabric Dot symbol Temp.
JDo not iron
GPolyester /
Rayon ßcool iron (low temp.)
HSilk /
Woolens ßß medium hot iron
(medium
temp.)
ICottons /
Linen ßßß hot iron (high
temp.)
^Start ironing at a low setting and gradually
increase the temperature according to the
fabric being ironed.
^If decreasing the temperature is
necessary, it is only reached, once the
"Heating" indicator lights again.
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 it will lose its elasticity.
–For small items such as handkerchiefs,
alternate between the right and left hand
sides of the roller.
–Iron starched items last to avoid any
starch transfer to other items.
–Items with buttons, zippers or holes 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.
– Buttons, zippers and trim that is not heat
resistant or very large buttons should not
be ironed. They may damage the heater
plate.
Caution!
Before using for the first time clean the
heater plate by ironing an old cloth over
the whole roller length.
Use
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Turning the rotary iron on
^Plug the machine in and press the 0 - I
(On/Off) button.
The On/Off indicator lights.
Rotary iron with coin mechanism
The running time display lights.
^Insert coins or token. The respective
running time is displayed in minutes.
^Select the desired temperature with the
temperature selector.
Use
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^Press the h"Start" button. The heater
plate lowers and the roller turns.
^Select the roller speed slow or fast,
depending on dampness and type of
laundry.
^The rotary iron is ready to operate when
the %"Heating" indicator goes out.
Testing the finger guard
The finger guard is a safety feature and
should be checked before each use of the
rotary iron.
^Lift the finger guard.
The roller stops and the heater plate rises off
the roller.
^Turn the iron on again with the h"Start"
button.
Use
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Ironing
^Insert the prepared laundry by feeding it
over the feed board.
^Smooth the items during ironing from the
middle to the edges.
^To steam laundry, press the foot pedal
down to switch point 2. The roller stops.
^To feed thicker items:
Press the foot pedal down to switch point
3. The heater plate raises off the roller.
^Release the foot pedal switch after feeding
the item in. The heater plate lowers down
to the roller.
Rotary iron with coin mechanism
At the end of the pre-programmed running
time the heater plate raises and the roller
stops turning.
After ironing
^To dry the roller cover, turn the heating off
Hand let the rotary iron run for 5 minutes
with the heater plate down.
^Turn the rotary iron off.
^Pull the plug.
Use
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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.
^Turn the rotary iron off.
^Pull the emergency release lever up. The
heater plate raises.
When power has been restored
^Turn the rotary iron on.
^Press the h"Start" button. The heater
plate lowers and the roller turns.
Protecting the roller and iron cover
–During breaks and after ironing the heater
plate should be raised. The roller and the
iron cover durability will be increased.
Avoid running the iron without laundry.
–Use the whole roller width to iron small
laundry items. When used only on one
side the roller and iron cover is strained.
Motor protection
If the motor gets to hot due to an overload,
the motor shuts off automatically and the
heater plate raises.
^After the motor has sufficiently cooled,
press the Ibutton and restart ironing.
Frequently asked questions
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Cleaning the heater plate
,Do not use abrasive cleaning agents,
scrubbing sponges or sand paper.
Lime and starch deposits can build up on
the heater plate.
^Clean the heater plate 1 - 3 times per week
using an iron waxing cloth and cleanpaste.
^For stubborn deposits use a cleaning cloth
in addition to the cleaning mat.
^The heater plate should be waxed after
each cleaning.
Original cleaning cloths and ironing wax
should only be obtained from Miele.
See the "Miele Ironing Handbook" for further
information.
Washing or replacing the ironing
cover
^Before taking the ironing cover off (to wash
or replace it), turn the rotary iron off, pull
the plug and let the iron cool.
^Remove the feed board and raise the
heater plate with the emergency lever.
When removing or replacing the ironing
cover some steel wool bits will fall onto the
ironing table and may get into the cut-outs of
the heater plate supports.
^Cover the cut-outs of the heater plate
supports, and clean the steel wool from
the ironing table.
^Wash the heavily soiled cover with a
prewash, a 203°F (95°C) program and
spin. It should not be washed if only
slightly discolored (yellowing normal).
^While still damp the ironing cover should
be "ironed" back on to a moving, heated
roller (ßsetting) with the heater plate in the
ironing position.
To replace or renew the roller padding
contact Technical Service.
Discoloration of the ironing cover
A slight to heavily brown coloration of the
ironing cover is normal.
To avoid the cover from turning black:
–Always use the complete roller width
–Space out smaller items, alternating from
left to right.
–During breaks, raise the heater plate and
lower the temperature.
Cleaning and Care
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In the event of a problem, please contact the
Miele Technical Service Department at the
phone number on the back of this booklet.
When contacting Technical Service please
quote the model (M.-Nr.) and serial number
(Fabr.-Nr.) of the machine. These can be
found on the silver data plate.
Only use original Miele spare parts for
maintenance or repairs on this machine.
After sales service
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1 Machine type
2 Serial number/Year of production *
3 Voltage/Frequency
4 Fuse rating
5 Drive motor
6 Plate diameter/Plate quantity *
7 Drum data
8 Drum diameter/Drum depth
9 Spin speed
10 Drum volume/Laundry dry weight
11 Kinetic Energy
12 Ex. time to top speed
13 Breaking time
14 Heating
* Not valid for this machine.
15 Electric heating
16 Fuse (on site)
17 Steam heating indirect
18 Steam heating direct
19 Gas heating
20 Commissioning date
21 Water-Registration
DVGW-test cert (Water)
22 Field for CE test symbol
Noise level
Noise level was rated A.
Guide to the data plate symbols
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Miele Ironing Handbook

General notes on ironing
Correctly ironed laundry will be smooth,
crease-free and not misshapen. However, in
order to achieve this, the correct
combination of mechanical energy, heat and
steam is required.
Mechanical energy is achieved by
producing the right amount of pressure and
contact between the iron and the item
passing through it.
Heat is needed to create steam, which helps
make the fabric more pliable and easier to
iron. To avoid damage to fabrics, the
temperature must be right for the type of
fabric being ironed.
Steam occurs when damp items are ironed
at temperatures in excess of 212°F (100°C).
When water changes to steam, it expands
rapidly to heat and penetrate the fabric. As
the moisture evaporates, a film of steam is
created which helps the fabric glide through
the rotary iron.
Fabrics suitable for ironing
Different types of fabric react differently to
being ironed. Cottons and linens expand
when wet, and ironing at a high temperature
and pressure will make these fabrics
smooth, shiny and dry.
Synthetic fabrics are sensitive to heat and
melt at high temperatures. Manufacturers
state the fibers used in the textiles on the
care label, e.g. 65% cotton and 35%
polyester.
Most care labels also carry washing
instructions, in the form on international
laundry care symbols. These symbols tell
you whether or not the items can be ironed,
and at which temperature setting.
Care
symbol Fabric Dot symbol Temp.
JDo not iron
GPolyester /
Rayon ßcool iron (low temp.)
HSilk /
Woolens ßß medium hot iron
(medium
temp.)
ICottons /
Linen ßßß hot iron (high
temp.)
How fabrics should be ironed
^Buttons, zippers and ties should face the
roller covering as they are fed into the iron
to prevent them from damaging the heater
plate.
Do not iron items with fringe, thin ties or
straps. These could get tangled in the
roller and cause a fault. Heat-sensitive
items may be ironed at a higher
temperature if a damp linen or cotton
cloth is placed between the item and the
heater plate.
Introduction
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Washing items prior to ironing
The washing process is very important.
Follow the manufacturers guidelines on
detergent. It too much detergent is used and
is not fully rinsed, residues can be left on the
laundry.
Depending on the hardness level of the
water, limescale deposits can also occur in
areas with a water hardness level greater
than 4 (~21° dH or 3.8 mmol/l).
Drying laundry prior to ironing
For items to be completely dry after passing
through the iron once, the laundry needs to
be dried before ironing.
Good ironing results depend on the residual
moisture level. A minimum residual moisture
level of 25% is necessary to obtain a good
finish. Starched items need a residual
moisture level of at least 40%.
Cleaning and caring for heater plate
Regular cleaning and maintenance of the
heater plate is essential for the protection of
the motor and the roller cover, and helps to
prolong the life of the machine.
A Nomex cleaning cloth with a Scotch
cleaning mat can be used at maximum
speed and temperatures up to 284°F
(140°C). A Scotch cleaning strip can be
used at temperatures up to 212°F (100°C).
Wax must be applied to reduce friction.
Do not use abrasive cleaning materials,
e.g. sand paper, to clean aluminum heater
plates. A cleaning cloth should be used to
remove heavy soiling, e.g. starch or
limescale deposits.
Introduction
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Accessories for cleaning
Nomex cleaning cloth
max. 284°F (140°C)
For daily removal of residue and starch from
the roller.
Cleaning mat, round-grained
max. 284°F (140°C)
For daily removal of residue and starch from
the roller.
Accessories for waxing
Wax cloth with pouch
max. 392°F (200°C)
For smooth ironing it may be necessary to
wax the heater plate. Mostly used in
commercial settings where the iron is used
40 hrs per week.
Wax
1.1 lb (0.5 kg)
Cleanpaste
6.6 lb (3 kg)
Use as needed. If items being pressed are
heavily starched or if pressing starched
items 8 hrs per day the iron may need to be
cleaned using Cleanpaste once per week. If
heavy starch is not used Cleanpaste may
not be needed. Use a different wax cloth
to apply Cleanpaste, do not use the same
cloth that has been used for wax.
Waxing and cleaning
At the end of the workday or as needed
(to clean light deposits): apply a small
quantity of Cleanpaste with a clean wax
cloth. This will loosen any minor soiling
overnight, and help prevent the build-up of
deposits on the rotary iron. For best results,
use the whole width of the iron.
^Using a spatula, spread the Cleanpaste
about 1 ¼ to 2 inches (3-5 cm) wide inside
the cloth pouch.
^Close the pouch, and pass the cloth
through the machine.
At the beginning of each working day:
pass a cleaning cloth through the machine.
This will remove any loosened deposits from
the day before. For best results, use the
whole width of the iron.
If needed, use a wax cloth with ironing wax.
Only use a small quantity of wax in the
morning. The iron can be used as required
without adding any more wax.
^Place some granular wax in the pouch of
the wax cloth.
^Close the pouch and feed the cloth
through the iron with the non-rubber side
facing the heater plate.
^Run the machine on the ßßß setting.
Use the wax sparingly to avoid the ironing
cloth from becoming too smooth.
Caring for your rotary iron
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