Miele HM 16-83 Operating Instructions Manual

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.

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 2

Heater plate Roller Feed board Bar for hanging ironed laundry Ironing table Foot pedal switch Control panel "I On - 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

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

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

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

^ 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 13

^ 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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17 °C I-O

^ 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

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 19

– 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. a Model b Serial number c Voltage / frequency d Fuse rating e Total 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 20

The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for con- nection to an a.c. single phase 220 – 240 V 50 Hz supply. The fuse rat- ing is 13 amps. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and com- petent person in accordance with lo- cal and national safety regula-tions. Connection should be made via a fused plug and suitable switched socket which is easily accessible. For extra safety it is advisable to in- stall a residual current device (RCD) with a trip current of 30 mA (in ac- cordance with DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100 Section 739). Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating). Important The wires in the mains lead are col- oured in accordance with the following code: Green/yellow = earth Blue = neutral Brown = live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not corre- spond with the coloured markings iden- tifying the terminals in your plug, pro- ceed as follows: The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol (z) or coloured green or green and yel- low. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Electrical connection 21

If this machine is fitted with a non- rewireable plug, the following informa- tion 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 dis- posed 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). The fuse cover must be re-fitted when changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained. The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug, or the colour that is em- bossed in words in the base of the plug (as applicable to the design of the plug fitted). The correct fuse rating of the replace- ment fuses that are ASTA approved to BS 1362 should be fitted. Replacement fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier, or Miele Service agent. Electrical connection 22

The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for con- nection to an a.c. single phase 220 – 240 V 50 Hz supply. The plug rat- ing is 15 amps. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and com- petent person in accordance with lo- cal and national safety regulations. Connection should be made via a suitable switched socket which is easily accessible. For extra safety it is advisable to install a residual cur- rent device (RCD) with a trip current of 30 mA. Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating). Important The wires in the mains lead are col- oured in accordance with the following code: Green/yellow = earth Blue = neutral Brown = live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not corre- spond with the coloured markings iden- tifying the terminals in your plug, pro- ceed as follows: The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi- nal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol (z) or coloured green or green and yellow. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter A or coloured red. WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Electrical connection 23

max. load 372 Newton Voltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Test certificates awarded Radio/TV suppressed, VDE Australia C-Tick Mark, acc. to AS/NZ S 1044 Noise level 53.5 dB(A) (Noise emission in accordance with 3. GSGV) Technical data 24

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