Operating instructions Rotary Iron B 990 To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before Installation or use. en - US, CA M.-Nr.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Guide to the Rotary Iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Moving the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Transport strut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT 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. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ 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. ~ 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ 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. Accessories ~ Accessories should only be used if approved by Miele. If other parts are used, warranty, performance and product liability claims may be void.
Guide to the Rotary Iron a l b k j i c h g d e f a Temperature selector g Ironing table b Emergency release h Bar for hanging ironed laundry c Control panel i Feed board d Release catch j Roller (with ironing cover) e Power cord k Heater plate f Foot pedal l Finger guard 6
Guide to the Rotary Iron Control panel a b d a Roller speed selector b On-Off indicator "0-I" c c On-Off button "0-I" for turning the rotary iron on and off d Temperature indicator oC 7
Moving the appliance Transport strut Moving the appliance The rotary iron has four rollers. ^ 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. 8 ^ Hold the rotary iron with the ironing table and push or pull to move it.
Moving the appliance ^ 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.
Before using for the first time Power cord Dust cover The power cord is wound around a hook underneath the ironing table. The dust cover which protects the roller during transportation must be removed. ^ Unwind the cord. ^ First remove the feed board by lifting it out of the right hand holder, then pull it out to the left of the roller. ,Do not insert the plug into the electrical socket yet. * The plug shown is for illustration only. ^ Plug the appliance in and turn it on.
Before using for the first time ^ Adhere the sticker (included) to the temperature control, as shown above.
Before ironing Preparing the work area 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 to re-dampen the laundry if necessary. A height adjustable chair and a flat surface, like a table to lay ironed laundry on, are useful.
Before ironing 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.
Before ironing 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. 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.
Ironing Turning on and off 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 Minimum Iron Dot Symbol ß The rotary iron is turned on and off with the "0-I" button. Woolens ßß To turn on Cottons ßßß ^ Press the button in. The indicator light comes on.
Ironing 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. ^ Turn the temperature selector to the desired temperature. Thinner, single thickness items, e.g.
Ironing Ironing To iron The ironing process is controlled by the foot pedal which has three operating positions: ^ 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.
Ironing Positioning the laundry Removing the feed board ^ Arrange the laundry items 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 item to be ironed can be held by the heater plate. ^ Lift the feed board out of the right hand holder and then pull it out to the left of the roller.
Ironing Ironing tips After ironing – 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. ^ Turn the appliance off. – 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 failure To free the trapped item 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. ^ Pull the emergency release lever up. The pressure is reduced and the item can be removed. When power has been restored (the On/Off indicator comes on) push the emergency release lever back down.
Ironing Tips Tablecloths Napkins, hand towels ^ Avoid folds by ironing the middle first. ^ Lay the item with the straight grain of the fabric to the feed board. This will prevent it from losing 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 ^ Place the tablecloth crossways so that the ends hang over to the left and right.
Ironing Tips Duvet covers To iron without a fold If the duvet cover has buttons at the open end, iron the buttons first. ^ It is best to iron the cover in two runs lengthwise. Note: Only pass this end through the rotary iron if the buttons are heat-resistant. If folds are acceptable ^ Start the first run by carefully feeding this end in first on the left side of the roller, taking care not to damage any buttons. ^ Fold the duvet cover lengthwise and iron both sides.
Ironing Tips Shirts ^ Remove the feed board to iron shirts. 1. Shoulder yoke ^ Arrange the yoke, collar first, on the roller and smooth out. ^ Hot press the yoke. 2. Collar The collar is ironed on both sides using the left hand end of the roller. Stop ironing when the button comes to the heater plate. ^ Then turn down the collar and press lightly, holding taut. 3. Front sides ^ Lay the button hole front on the left hand end of the roller with the side seam along the edge of the roller.
Ironing Tips 4. Back 5. Cuffs and sleeves ^ Start at the side seam. Pull the shirt over the roller as far as the arm hole. Smooth it out. ^ 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. ^ Starting from the side seam iron past the armhole, then pull the shirt further onto the roller and iron the full back length to the second arm hole.
Ironing Tips Pants Skirts Ironing pants and jeans These are best ironed without the feed board. ^ Iron the upper part from waistband to inseam of pants and jeans in sections. Set on a slow speed. ^ Pull the skirt over the roller from the hem to the waistband. ^ Iron the legs from hem to inseam one leg after another. ^ Lay a damp cloth over it. ^ Iron each section of the skirt in turn. Pressing woolen and dress pants ^ Lay the pant legs separately on the roller.
Cleaning and Care Turn the iron off and unplug it from the outlet before performing any maintenance work. Cleaning the heater plate ^ Check that the temperature selector is set g. ^ Allow the heater plate to cool before cleaning. ^ Pull the emergency release lever up to make sure easier cleaning. ^ Clean lime or starch deposits from the heater plate using a non abrasive household cleaner. Avoid spraying the heater plate. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning and Care ,The ironing cover should only be changed when the appliance is cold. ^ Remove the feed board. ^ Completely unwind the padding cover attached to the roller and let it hang down smoothly. ^ Untie the old ironing cover cords at each end of the roller. ^ Hold the corners of the padding cover, pull taut and keeping taut lay over the heater plate. ^ Unwind the old ironing cover. The slot which holds the ironing cover is now at the top.
Cleaning and Care ^ Insert the long edge of the new ironing cover into the retaining slot with the side seams inside (upside down). Keep side ties hanging free and smooth out. ^ Press the foot pedal and "iron" the new cloth around. 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: ^ Turn the rotary iron off while keeping the foot pedal pressed down.
Cleaning and Care ^ 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. ^ Turn the rotary iron on - the heater plate will rise.
Frequently asked questions Repairs should only be carried out by an authorized technician in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause injury or appliance damage. The rotary iron does not turn on. Possible fault Solution The rotary iron has no power. Plug the machine in and check if the circuit breaker has tripped. The laundry is not properly or poorly pulled in. Possible fault Solution This tends to happen when ironing delicate items with a new machine.
After sales service In the event of a problem, please contact the Miele Technical Service Department. When contacting the Technical Service Department, please quote the Model and Serial number of your appliance, both are shown on the data plate, located underneath the front side of the ironing table. a Model b Serial number c Voltage / frequency d Minimum fuse rating e Total rated load The wiring diagram is located under the right side of the ironing table.
Electrical connection The appliance is supplied with a power cord and NEMA 5-15 P plug ready for connection to an a.c. single phase 120 V 60 Hz supply (see data plate). The fuse rating is 15 amps. ,Do not modify the machine power cord or plug, the machine is approved for USA and CDN. All electrical work should be carried out by a qualified electrician in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Do not connect the rotary iron to an extension cord.
Technical data Height 37 3/4" (folded 41 3/8") [95.9 (folded 105.2) cm] Width 38 3/4" (folded 19 5/8") [98.
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