Operating instructions Rotary ironer HM 16-80 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 M.-Nr.
Contents Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Transit fitting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Moving the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the appliance Water reservoir cap Finger guard plate Temperature selector Emergency release Heater plate Roller Feed board Control panel Bar for hanging ironed laundry Ironing table Release catch Mains connection cable Foot pedal switch Control panel Indicator light "oC Temperature" Roller speed selector I-0 On-Off button Q Steam switch 3
Warning and safety instructions 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. This way you will avoid the risk of accidents, and damage to the appliance. Keep these instructions in a safe place for reference, and pass them on to any future user.
Warning and safety instructions Do not damage, remove or bypass the safety components or control elements on the appliance. 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. Do not unscrew the cap to the water reservoir when ironing with steam.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material Transit fitting 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. Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances contain materials which can be recycled.
Moving the appliance Moving the appliance The rotary ironer is fitted with four rollers. ^ Hold the ironing table and pull up on the release catch situated on the right hand side at the back underneath it. ^ 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.
Before using for the first time Connection cable Dust cover The mains connection cable is wound round a hook underneath the ironing table. The dust cover which protects the roller during transit has to be removed. ^ Unwind the cable. Do not insert the plug into the electrical socket yet. N.B. The plug shown is for illustration only. ^ 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.
Before ironing Preparation of the working area To ensure an even distrubution of steam make sure the ironer is level and secure and that it cannot roll sideways. Preparing the laundry Correct preparation of the laundry is essential for successful ironing. Before ironing, the laundry should be: – damped down if you are ironing without steam – pulled into shape and smoothed out – sorted Damping down when ironing without steam A height-adjustable chair is useful and also a flat surface, e.g.
Before ironing 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.
Steam This ironer can also be used with steam for ironing dry or slightly damp laundry. Drying with and without steam Fill the reservoir to the lower edge of the neck with tap water. Do not fill it any higher. If your laundry is sufficiently damp for ironing you can iron without using the steam function. Use steam for ironing dry laundry, or laundry that is only very slightly damp. ^ Replace the cap making sure it is securely tightened.
Steam Emptying the water reservoir ,Before emptying the reservoir make sure that the water in it has cooled down and that the roller has cooled down. The reservoir does not have to emptied after each use. However it is advisable to empty it if the ironer is not going to to be used for a longer period of time (several weeks). ^ Unscrew the water reservoir cap. ^ To make it easier use the screw-on funnel. ^ Slowly fold the iron up and at the same time hold a suitable container (e.g.
Ironing Material Dot symbol Temperature range Polyester / artificial silk ß cool iron (low temperature) Silk / Wool ßß medium hot iron (medium temperature) Cotton / Linen ßßß hot iron (high temperature) Switching on and off The rotary ironer is switched on and off with the "I-0" On-Off button. To switch on ^ Press the "I - 0" button in – the indicator light in the button comes on.
Ironing Selecting the ironing temperature (when ironing with steam) To switch the steam function on or off ^ Turn the temperture selector to the Cotton /Linen ßßß hot iron (high temperature) setting. Use the temperature selector select the ßßß temperature setting before you switch on the steam function. Temperature settings ß and ßß are not hot enough for ironing with steam. The "Q" switch is used to switch the steam function on or off.
Ironing Selecting the roller speed Ironing There are 5 roller speed settings, from low (approx. 2 metres per minute) to high (approx. 4.5 metres per minute). The ironing process is controlled by the foot pedal which has three operating positions: 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.
Ironing Positioning the laundry Removing the feed board ^ Arrange the items of laundry on the feed board so that they are straight and then smooth out. The feed board can be removed when shaped garments are being ironed, e.g. skirts (round). ^ 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.
Ironing Tips After ironing If creases appear in the item you are ironing: ^ Switch the appliance off. Stop the roller, pull the item back slightly and smooth out. If necessary, dampen again with a wet cloth. ^ Turn the temperature to " g " cold. 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.
Ironing 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.
Points on ironing 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.
Points on ironing Duvet covers If folds are acceptable: ^ 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. ^ Fold the duvet cover lengthwise and iron both sides. Note: Only pass this end through the ironer if the poppers or buttons are heat-resistant. To iron without a fold: Pillow cases ^ Lay the pillowcase on the feeder plate, position under the hot plate and iron in one procedure.
Points on ironing Cuffs and sleeves Shoulder yoke ^ 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. Shirts with a shoulder yoke: ^ 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. ^ Fold the back along the yoke seam.
Points on ironing Back Front sides Iron the back in two sections, from the middle to the underarm seams. 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. ^ Pull the shirt over the roller as far as the yoke seam. Smooth it out. ^ 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 Collar To press trousers The collar is ironed on both sides using the left hand end of the roller. ^ Lay the trouser legs separately on the roller. Let the waistband to crotch part hang down over the left hand edge of the roller. ^ Then turn down the collar and press lightly, holding taut. ^ 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.
Maintenance and care Cleaning the heater plate Cleaning the water reservoir 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. Limescale deposits in the water reservoir, caused by hard water, can cause the steam jets to become blocked. Should this happen the limescale deposits can be removed by rinsing out the water reservoir with fresh tap water.
Maintenance and care 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. ^ Unwind the cover.
Maintenance and care ^ 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. 26 ^ Turn the roller by hand in the direction you iron (see arrow) until the cover retaining slot is at the bottom. ^ Switch on the appliance.
Maintenance and care 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 keeping the foot pedal pressed down. The ironing cover is held firmly in place by the heater plate which is still lowered. ^ 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.
After sales service In the event of a fault, please contact: – your Miele dealer or – the nearest Miele Service Department, (see address on the back page). When contacting the Service Department, please quote the Model and Serial number of your appliance, both of which are shown on the data plate, located at the front underneath the ironing table.
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Important The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an a.c. single phase 220 – 240 V 50 Hz supply. The fuse rating is 13 amps. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
Electrical connection Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363) If this machine is fitted with a nonrewireable plug, the following information applies: If the socket outlets are not suitable for the plug supplied with this product, it must be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted. The fuse carrier and the fuse should be removed from the old plug and disposed of. The plug cut from the flexible cord should then be disposed of and on no account be inserted into any socket elsewhere in the house (electric shock hazard).
Technical data Height 95.9 (folded up 105.2) cm Width 98.5 (folded up 50) cm Depth 38.0 cm Weight 39 kg max. load 382 Newton Water reservoir capacity 0.
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