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Operating instructions

Rotary ironer

B 990

To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the appliance it is

essential

to read these instructions

carefully before installing and
using it for the first time.

M.-Nr. 07 660 080

en - GB

Summary of Contents for B 990

Page 1: ...structions Rotary ironer B 990 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions carefully before installing and using it for the first time M Nr 07 660 080 en GB ...

Page 2: ...oning 16 Switching on and off 16 Select the temperature for ironing 16 Select the roller speed 17 Feeding laundry in 18 Removing the feed in table 18 Hanging bar 18 After ironing 19 Power cut 19 Ironing tips 20 Tea towels hand towels handkerchiefs serviettes etc 20 Table cloths 20 Duvet covers 21 Shirts 21 Pressing trousers 25 To press skirts 25 Maintenance and care 26 Cleaning the heater plate 26...

Page 3: ...Electrical connection U K 32 Technical data 33 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ... b Emergency release c Control panel d Release catch e Mains connection cable f Foot pedal g Ironing table h Hanging bar i Feed in table j Roller k Heater plate l Finger guard Guide to the appliance 4 a b c d e f g h i j k l ...

Page 5: ...Control panel a Roller speed selector b On Off indicator light c On Off button I 0 d o C Temperature indicator light Guide to the appliance 5 a b c d ...

Page 6: ...s should you use it if it has been damaged A damaged appliance may be dangerous If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to avoid a hazard Before connecting the ironer ensure that the connection data on the data plate fuse rating voltage and connected load match the mains electricity supply If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician The electric...

Page 7: ... on This ironer may only be used in mobile installations such as ships if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Correct use When working with the ironer always wear close fitting clothes Wide sleeves apron straps scarves and ties etc could be taken in by the roller Remove any rings bracelets or other jewellery before starting to work Tie back l...

Page 8: ...ppliance 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 guarantee Using accessories Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele If spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used this will invalidate the guarantee and Miele cannot accept liability The manufacturer c...

Page 9: ...Electrical and electronic appliances machines often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance or machine Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycl...

Page 10: ...e ironer has been set up on its rollers To remove it simply pull it off Store it in a safe place for future use It should be fitted to the ironer again before moving it e g when moving house Fold the ironer up before fitting it Moving the ironer 10 ...

Page 11: ... it slightly The ironer can be moved either in the upright position or when folded up Hold the ironing table securely and pull on the release catch situated at the back of the ironing table on the right hand side Swing the top section of the ironer to the horizontal position for using it or swing it down in the vertical position for storage Then let go of the release catch Moving the ironer 11 ...

Page 12: ...e cable Do not insert the plug into the electrical socket yet Dust cover The dust cover which protects the roller during transit has to be removed First remove the feed in table by lifting it out of the right hand holder and then pulling it out to the left of the roller Before using for the first time 12 ...

Page 13: ... heater plate will rise automatically The protective dust cover can now be pulled out and off An adhesive label for the temperature selector see illustration is supplied separately Please stick this around the temperature selector Before using for the first time 13 ...

Page 14: ...r 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 preferably several hours beforehand so that the articles achiev...

Page 15: ...ems last of all to avoid any starch deposits from affecting the finish of other items Before using the ironer for the first time You may be able to see or feel a 2 3 mm high ridge along the roller This will even itself out after about 3 hours of ironing enabling the under cloth to settle It has no effect on the ironing Checking the effectiveness of the finger guard The finger guard is a safety fea...

Page 16: ...ond to the international symbols for ironing Material Dot symbol Temperature range Minimum iron Synthetics ß Low temperature Woollens Silks ßß Medium temperature Linen Cottons ßßß High temperature I 40 60 C Turn the temperature selector to the temperature you wish to use The o C Temperature indicator light will come on whilst the heater plate is heating up It will go out when the required temperat...

Page 17: ...owels can be ironed at a higher speed Set the roller speed selector to the speed you require Ironing The ironing process is controlled by the foot pedal which has three positions raised rest position pressing ironing To iron Press the foot pedal right down Do not reach between the heater plate and the rotating roller Danger of burning and squashing your fingers To press Press the foot pedal right ...

Page 18: ...ts e g skirts First lift it out of the right hand holder and then pull it out to the left of the roller Hanging bar 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 There is a danger that this could tip the ironer over Useful tips If creases appear on items being ironed Stop the roller and pull the item back slightly Sm...

Page 19: ...the appliance from the electricity supply by switching off at the socket and withdrawing the plug If the ironer is to be put away Allow the heater plate to cool down Fold the rotary ironer up Wind up the mains cable Cover the ironer Power cut In the event of a power cut activate the emergency release If there is a power cut whilst you are ironing the heater plate will stay in contact with the roll...

Page 20: ...shed Use the full width of the roller Table cloths To avoid creases iron the middle section first Place the table cloth across the roller with the ends hanging off either end Then fold in half Then pass both sides of the un ironed sections through the ironer Leave the ironed middle section hanging over the left hand side of the roller to prevent creases After folding table cloths can be passed thr...

Page 21: ...face into the roller Iron duvets in two runs lengthwise Pillow cases First do up poppers and buttons and feed this end through the ironer first Then iron the whole pillow case from both sides Shirts Remove the feed in table for ironing shirts Iron in the following order Sleeves and cuffs Back Front Collar Ironing tips 21 ...

Page 22: ...s of each sleeve Double cuffs should be folded button hole to button hole and ironed Back shoulder yoke Shirts with a shoulder yoke Fold the yoke along the back seam Place the shirt side on to the roller and iron from the left shoulder seam to the collar Then turn the shirt inside out and iron from the collar to the right shoulder seam Ironing tips 22 ...

Page 23: ...seam Then iron the rest of the back as far as the side seam together with the front section Iron the second part of the back as the first section but with the shirt inside out Front The fronts are ironed in one pass together with the lower section of the back up to the armhole seam Start with the front left Smooth the shirt out and then iron from the armhole to the collar Turn the shirt inside out...

Page 24: ...ide seam Then adjust the bodice section on the roller to iron it If there is a collar follow the instructions for ironing shirts Pyjamas Pyjamas tops should be ironed following instructions for shirts Iron trouser legs on pyjamas separately Iron one leg from the front and the other from the back Iron from the top to the bottom Then pull into shape and iron to the waist Pull the elasticated section...

Page 25: ...p cloth and turn the roller by hand until the trouser leg is covered by the heater plate Press to iron then do the same to the other trouser leg To press skirts Remove the feed in table Pull the skirt over the free end of the roller as far as the waistband Cover with a damp cloth Iron one section at a time Ironing tips 25 ...

Page 26: ...g agents Ironing cover The ironing cover is 100 cotton with woven edges and is wound round the roller twice for maximum moisture absorption When washed it will only shrink up to a maximum of 6 which means it can be refitted easily The cotton undercloth attached to the roller prevents the ironing cover from slipping If laundry does not pass sufficiently smoothly through the roller or if the cover i...

Page 27: ...o the cords at each end of the roller cover 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 and keeping it taut place over the heater plate The slot which holds the cotton undercloth is now at the top Maintenance and care 27 ...

Page 28: ...y hand in the direction you iron see arrow until the cover retaining slot is at the bottom Switch on the ironer When the ironer is switched on the heater plate heats up immediately The temperature selector must be turned to the l setting Press the foot pedal and iron the cloth into position Do not let the cords get under the cloth as it turns Maintenance and care 28 ...

Page 29: ... ironer 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 in table back in place Switch the ironer on the heater plate will rise up Maintenance and care 29 ...

Page 30: ... plugged in and switched on the fuse or circuit breaker has tripped Laundry does not pass smoothly through the roller The ironing cover is dirty Wash the cover at 60 C Laundry does not pass smoothly through the roller There are calcium deposits from hard water or starch residues on the heater plate Remove these with household washing up liquid or a suitable proprietary cleaning agent Folds have fo...

Page 31: ...underneath the ironing 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 for training purposes N B A call out charge will be applied for unnecessary service visits where the problem could have been r...

Page 32: ...the appliance with a suitable residual current device RCD Contact a qualified electrician for advice Do not connect via an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a suitable replaceme...

Page 33: ...05 2 cm Width 98 5 folded up 50 cm Depth 38 0 cm Weight 38 kg 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 Technical data 33 ...

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