Operating instructions
Rotary ironer
HM 16-80 D
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.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 07 660 640
Contents
Guide to the appliance .............................................4
Warning and safety instructions .....................................6
Caring for the environment..........................................9
Moving the ironer.................................................10
Safety ...........................................................10
Moving the ironer.................................................11
Before using for the first time.......................................12
Before ironing ...................................................14
Preparation of the working area.......................................14
Preparing the laundry ..............................................14
More advice on correct dampness..................................14
Checking that the finger guard is functioning properly. ....................15
Steam ..........................................................16
Filling the water reservoir............................................16
Emptying the water reservoir .........................................17
Ironing..........................................................18
Switching on and off .............................................18
To select the temperature for ironing without steam ....................18
To select the temperature for ironing with steam .......................19
Switching the steam on and off ....................................19
To select the roller speed .........................................20
Feeding laundry in .................................................21
Removing the feed-in table ..........................................21
Hanging bar ...................................................21
After ironing ......................................................22
Power cut ........................................................23
Ironing tips ......................................................24
Tea towels, hand towels, handkerchiefs, table napkins etc. ..............24
Table cloths ...................................................24
Duvet covers...................................................25
Shirts .........................................................25
Pressing trousers ...............................................29
To press skirts..................................................29
Maintenance and care .............................................30
Cleaning the heater plate ...........................................30
Cleaning the casing................................................30
Cleaning the water reservoir .........................................30
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Contents
Ironing cover .....................................................31
Replacing the ironing cover .......................................31
Problem solving guide ............................................34
After sales service ................................................36
Electrical connection..............................................37
Electrical connection U.K. ...........................................37
Technical data ...................................................38
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Guide to the appliance
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a Temperature selector
b Emergency release
c Control panel
d Release catch
e Mains connection cable
f Foot pedal
g Ironing table
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h Hanging bar
i Feed-in table
j Roller
k Heater plate
l Finger guard
m Water reservoir cap
Control panel
Guide to the appliance
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a Roller speed selector
b "On-Off" I-0 indicator light
c "On-Off" button I-0
d Q "Steam" button
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e Q "Steam" indicator light
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C "Temperature" indicator light
g a "Water reservoir empty" indicator
light
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Warning and safety instructions
Technical and electrical safety
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the ironer please read
these instructions carefully before
using it for the first time. They
contain important information on its
safety, use and maintenance.
Before setting up the ironer, check it
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for any externally visible damage.
Under no circumstances should you
use it if it has been damaged. A
damaged appliance may be
dangerous.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the content. Pass them
on to any future owner.
Correct application
This ironer must only be used for
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ironing articles which were washed in
water and which have a care label
stating that the article is suitable for
machine ironing.
This ironer is not intended for use by
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persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience or
knowledge, unless they are supervised
whilst using it or have been shown how
to use it correctly by a person
responsible for their safety.
If the supply cord is damaged, it
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must be replaced by a Miele approved
service technician to avoid a hazard.
Before connecting the ironer, ensure
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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 electrical safety of this
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appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested, and
where there is any doubt the household
wiring system should be inspected by a
qualified electrician. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for damage or
injury caused by an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Do not connect the ironer to the
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mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
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Warning and safety instructions
This ironer complies with all relevant
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local and national safety requirements.
Unauthorised repairs could result in
unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which Miele cannot accept liability.
Repairs should only be undertaken by a
Miele approved service technician.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
ironer until after maintenance or repair
work has been carried out.
Faulty components must only be
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replaced by genuine Miele original
parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
The ironer is only completely
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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 screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
Correct use
When working with the ironer always
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wear close fitting clothes. Wide sleeves,
apron straps, scarves and ties etc.
could be taken in by the roller.
Remove any rings, bracelets, or
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other jewellery before starting to work.
Tie back long hair.
When heated up there is an acute
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risk of burning:
if the heater plate is touched,
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if the foot pedal is pressed down
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while fingers or hands are positioned
between the raised heater plate and
the roller.
Do not unscrew the water reservoir
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cap whilst ironing with steam.
Danger of scalding with hot steam.
This ironer is not a toy! To avoid the
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risk of injury do not let children play on
or near it, or with the controls.
Supervise children whilst you are using
it.
Do not damage, remove or bypass
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the safety features, fixtures and control
elements of this appliance.
Any removable outer panels must
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be back in place, and all moving or
electrical parts shielded before it is
switched on.
This ironer may only be used in
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mobile installations such as ships if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
Never use softened or distilled water
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in this ironer as this will cause pitting
corrosion in the water reservoir.
Do not drape laundry over the
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heater plate when it is heated up. This
is a fire hazard.
Use the swing out bar.
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It is designed for hanging laundry on.
After use it should be swung back out
of the way. 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.
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Warning and safety instructions
Switch the ironer off before
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removing the plug from the socket.
Do not pull it by the cable.
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Do not lay the connection cable over
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the heater plate when it is heated up.
This could damage the cable - danger
of electric shock.
Use the cable holders on the ironer to
wind the cable away.
Do not store the ironer in a room
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where there is a risk of frost occurring.
Frozen water can cause damage to the
water reservoir and steam hose.
In countries where there are areas
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which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance 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
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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 cannot be held
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liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning and
Safety instructions.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
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 materials away,
please ensure they are recycled.
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
or machine
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 / recycling
centre or contact your Dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
It should be unplugged or disconnected
from the mains electricity supply by a
competent person.
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Moving the ironer
Safety
Do not remove the safety device
until the 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.
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The ironer is fitted with four rollers.
^ Hold the ironer by the ironing table to
push it or to pull it towards you.
To overcome obstacles such as carpet
edges and doorways, but also to steer
it:
^ Tilt it slightly.
Moving the ironer
Hold the ironing table securely and
^
pull on the release catch situated at
the back of the ironing table on the
right hand side.
The ironer can be moved either in the
upright position or when folded up.
^
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.
^
Before folding the ironer away or
moving it, make sure the water
reservoir cap is tightly secured to
prevent spillages.
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Before using for the first time
Electrical connection
The mains connection cable is wound
round a hook underneath the ironing
table.
^ Unwind the cable.
Do not insert the plug into the
electrical socket yet.
The dust cover which protects the roller
during transit has to be removed. To
remove the dust cover:
^ 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.
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Then insert the plug in the socket and
switch the ironer on. The heater plate
will rise automatically.
^ The protective dust cover can now
be pulled out and off.
Before using for the first time
An adhesive label for the temperature
^
selector (see illustration) is supplied
separately. Please stick this around
the temperature selector.
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Before ironing
Preparation of the working
area
Make sure that the ironer is level and
secure, and that it cannot roll sideways.
You will need a height adjustable chair
and a flat surface for the ironed
laundry.
Place close at hand:
– a basket with the laundry ready for
ironing to the left of the rotary ironer,
Preparing the laundry
Correct preparation of the laundry is
essential for successful ironing.
Before ironing the laundry should be:
damped down
–
pulled into shape and smoothed out
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sorted.
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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 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.
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a surface for the ironed laundry to
the right of the ironer.
Shirts, overalls and blouses etc., should
be hung on coathangers immediately
after ironing.
Small items can be hung over the swing
out bar.
Keep a spray bottle of water handy for
redamping laundry if necessary.
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More advice on correct dampness
Material Dampness for ironing
Silk Wrap in a damp cloth to avoid
Synthetics
e.g. dralon,
nylon,
polyester etc.
Wool
(e.g. trousers)
Cottons Slightly damp
Linen Quite damp
water marks
Slightly damp to dry
Press under a damp cloth
Before ironing
Pulling into shape and smoothing
out
Pull damp laundry into shape as usual.
Smooth out ties, 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.
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.
Checking that the finger guard
is functioning properly.
The finger guard is a safety feature and
should always be checked before using
the ironer.
With the ironer switched on, press the
^
foot pedal right down. The heater
plate will lower itself onto the rotating
roller.
Before using the ironer for the fist
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
undercloth to settle. It has no effect on
the ironing.
^ If you now lift the finger guard, the
roller will stop rotating and the heater
plate will rise up.
^
Let go of the finger guard and take
your foot off the foot pedal.
^
Press the foot pedal right down
again. The heater plate will lower
itself onto the rotating roller.
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Steam
The ironer can be used with steam for
ironing dry or slightly damp laundry.
Ironing with and without steam
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.
Filling the water reservoir
If the water hardness level in your area
exceeds 3 mmol/l (300 mg/l or 17°dH) it
is advisable to mix the tap water with
distilled water in a ratio of 1:1.
Never use softened or distilled
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water in this ironer as this will cause
pitting corrosion in the water
reservoir.
Fill the reservoir to the lower edge of
the neck with tap water. Do not fill it
any higher.
^ Replace the cap making sure it is
securely tightened. If it is not secure,
there is a danger of water leaking out
of the reservoir when the ironer is
folded up again.
If the a "Water reservoir empty"
indicator lights up red during ironing,
the water reservoir can be refilled with
tap water.
^
Before switching on, fill the water
reservoir with tap water (approx. 0.8
litres) with the ironer set up in the
working position.
Do not use proprietary bottled ironing
or de-ionised water.
^
To make it easier, use the screw-on
funnel.
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If the water reservoir is not filled while
the steam setting is activated, the Q
"Steam" and a "Water reservoir empty"
will flash alternately every few minutes.
Danger of burning! Take care. To
prevent the risk of scalding yourself
with hot steam do not open the cap
fully. It can be opened very slightly
to release the steam.
^
Wait until all the steam has escaped
before opening the cap and filling the
reservoir with water.
There may still be residual water in the
reservoir. The amount will depend on
the water hardness level and the
amount of limescale present.
One reservoir is sufficient for approx.
40 minutes of ironing with steam. It
takes approx. 4 minutes for the water to
heat up to the correct temperature for
steam ironing. The heating-up time may
change as a result of limescale building
up in the reservoir.
It is advisable to switch off the steam
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function during an interruption to
ironing and at the end of ironing.
Emptying the water reservoir
,Before emptying the reservoir
make sure that the water in it has
cooled down and that the heater
plate has cooled down.
Steam
Slowly fold the ironer up and at the
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same time hold a suitable container
(e.g. a measuring jug) underneath
the reservoir to catch the water.
^ When all the water has run out,
replace the cap.
The reservoir should be emptied after
each use to avoid damage from
deposits present in the water (e.g.
chlorine, calcium or copper).
^
Unscrew the water reservoir cap.
^
To make it easier, use the screw-on
funnel.
^
The screw-on funnel can be stored
on the cable holder when not in use.
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Ironing
Switching on and off
The I-0 "On-Off" button is used for
switching the ironer on and off.
To switch on
^ Press the I-0 button in.
– The indicator light beside the button
will come on.
Material Dot symbol Temperature
Minimum
iron/
Synthetics
Woollens/
Silks
Linen/
Cottons
ß Low
ßß Medium
ßßß High
I 40 -60°C
range
temperature
temperature
temperature
To switch off
^
Press and release the I-0 button.
–
The indicator light beside the button
will go out.
To select the temperature for ironing
without steam
The temperature selector is used for
setting the ironing temperature.
The temperature settings are indicated
by dots around the selector. These dots
correspond to the international symbols
for ironing.
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^
Turn the temperature selector to the
temperature you wish to use.
–
o
The
C "Temperature" indicator light
will come on whilst the heater plate is
heating up.
It will go out when the required
temperature has been reached.
With mixed fibre textiles the
temperature should be set to suit the
most heat sensitive fibre in the fabric.
For example an item made from
poly-cotton should be ironed using the
ßß Woollens/Silks setting and not the
one for Cottons.
Ironing
To select the temperature for ironing
with steam
Turn the temperature selector to
^
ßßß Linen/Cottons (high
temperature).
Settings ß and ßß are not hot enough
for ironing with steam.
Switching the steam on and off
Set the temperature to ßßß, before
selecting steam.
The Q "Steam" button is used for
switching steam on and off.
To switch on
Press the Q button in
^
- once the required temperature has
been reached in the heater plate the
indicator light next to the button will
come on.
If the water reservoir becomes
empty during operation, the Q
"Steam" indicator light will go out
and the a"Water reservoir empty"
indicator will light up red.
If the water reservoir is not filled
while the steam setting is activated,
the Q "Steam" and a "Water
reservoir empty" will flash alternately
every few minutes.
To switch off
^
Press and release the Q button
- the indicator light next to the button
will go out.
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Ironing
To select the roller speed
There are 5 roller speed settings, from
low (approx. 2 m/min) to high (approx.
4.5 m/min).
A low speed makes it easier to iron
complicated articles such as shirts and
blouses. A lower speed should also be
selected for folded items. Reducing the
speed will enable them to get dry and
smooth in just one or two passes
through the ironer.
Thinner, single thickness items, e.g. tea
towels can be ironed at a higher speed.
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.
^
Set the roller speed selector to the
speed you require.
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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 down; then
raise your foot slightly. The roller will
stop turning and the heater plate will
remain in contact with the laundry.
To raise the heater plate:
^
Take your foot off the pedal.
Ironing
Feeding laundry in
Arrange laundry along the feed-in
^
table so that it is straight and smooth.
^ Then carefully turn the roller by hand
until the laundry makes contact with
the heater plate (keep your fingers
away from the heater plate).
Then:
^ Press the foot pedal down.
Removing the feed-in table
The feed-in table can be removed when
ironing shaped garments, 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.
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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.
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Ironing
Useful tips
If creases appear on items being
ironed:
Stop the roller and pull the item back
slightly. Smooth it out and if necessary
dampen it with a wet cloth.
Try to use the full width of the roller to
help the roller cover maintain its shape.
For small items, e.g. 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.
A cloth should be placed over zips,
metal buttons and hooks to protect the
heater plate during ironing.
To protect the heater plate do not iron
very bulky or heat-sensitive buttons.
When you have nearly finished ironing,
you can set the temperature selector to
I and continue ironing small items at a
low temperature.
After ironing
Switch the ironer off.
^
Switch off Q "Steam".
^
Set the temperature selector to I.
^
Disconnect 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.
^
Empty the water reservoir.
^
^ Fold the rotary ironer up.
^ Wind up the mains cable.
^ Cover the ironer.
Do not store the ironer in a room
where there is a risk of frost
occurring. Frozen water can cause
damage to the water reservoir and
steam hose.
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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 roller. This traps the
laundry with the danger of it singeing.
To free the laundry:
Ironing
^ Pull the emergency release catch
upwards.
–
This releases the pressure enabling
the laundry to be pulled forwards
towards you, or downwards off the
roller, depending on how far through
the ironer it had passed.
When power is restored (the On-Off
indicator light will come on) press the
emergency release catch back down.
You can now continue ironing.
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Ironing tips
The following tips are intended as
helpful suggestions to get you
started. With practice you will
probably find alternative ways of
ironing which suit your style of
working.
Tea towels, hand towels,
handkerchiefs, table napkins etc.
Place on the ironing table with the
straight grain of the fabric to the feed
board. This will prevent the item going
out of shape and it will be easier to fold.
Handkerchiefs and table napkins can
be fed into the ironer horizontally and
then folded and ironed again if wished.
Use the full width of the roller.
Table cloths
To avoid creases iron the middle
section first.
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 through the ironer again if
wished.
^
Place the table cloth across the roller
with the ends hanging off either end.
^
Then fold in half.
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Sheets
Sheets can be ironed in the same way
as table cloths, or if a lengthwise fold is
acceptable they can be folded and
ironed.
Embroidered sections and raised
patterms on linen should be ironed on
the right side first and then from the
reverse.
Ironing tips
Duvet covers
^ First do up poppers and buttons.
Feed this end through the left hand
side of the ironer first. Buttons should
face into the roller.
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 sections
^ Collar
^
Iron duvets in two runs lengthwise.
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Ironing tips
Sleeves and cuffs
Pull sleeves smooth ready for ironing.
^
Do not iron the cuff yet.
^ Iron the sleeves from the cuff seam to
the underarm seam.
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.
^
Iron both sides of each sleeve.
Double cuffs should be folded
(button hole to button hole) and
ironed.
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^
Then turn the shirt inside out and iron
from the collar to the right shoulder
seam.
Ironing tips
Back
Iron the back in two sections, from the
middle to the side seams.
^ Pull the shirt over the roller as far as
the yoke seam - or to the collar seam
on shirts without a yoke - and smooth
it out.
Front sections
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 to iron the
other side.
^
Iron from the middle of the back to
the armhole 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.
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Ironing tips
Collar
Iron the collar from both sides. Do not
iron any buttons.
^ Turn the collar and press if wished.
Nightdresses
Iron sleeves, yokes and back on a
nightdress as you would a shirt.
To iron the front:
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
tight.
Aprons
Iron any straps as far as the apron
^
first.
^ Then iron either to the waistband or
across the apron. Leave the bib
hanging over the left hand side of the
roller.
^
Pull the nightdress over the roller
leaving the sleeves and bodice
hanging over the left hand side of the
roller.
^
Iron starting from the left hand side
seam and finishing at the right hand
side seam. Then adjust the bodice
section on the roller to iron it.
^
If there is a collar follow the
instructions for ironing shirts.
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Pressing trousers
Press each leg separately. Let the
^
top of the trousers hang over the
edge of the roller.
^ Cover with a damp cloth and turn the
roller by hand until the trouser leg is
covered by the heater plate.
Ironing tips
^ 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.
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Maintenance and care
Disconnect the ironer from the
,
electricity supply by switching off at
the wall socket and withdrawing the
plug before any cleaning and
maintenance work.
Cleaning the heater plate
Limescale deposits and starch residues
can be removed from the heater plate
using a suitable proprietary cleaning
agent. Make sure that the ironer is cold
before cleaning it. It will be easier to
clean if you pull up the emergency
release catch.
Do not use any abrasive cleaning
agents.
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.
Cleaning the water reservoir
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.
Disconnect the appliance from the
^
electricity supply by switching off at
the socket and withdrawing the plug.
Allow the ironer to cool down
,
before rinsing out the reservoir.
Depending on the hardness level of
your water supply, the reservoir will
need to be rinsed out with tap water
after every 3 to 10 fills of the reservoir.
Stubborn limescale deposits can be
removed with a proprietary descaling
agent.
Make sure that you follow the
manufacturer's instructions on
dosage, concentration and how long
it should be used for.
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^
Fill the water reservoir approximately
half full (0.4 litres) with a solution of
descaling agent and replace the cap.
^
Roll the ironer backwards and
forwards several times.
^
To prevent the risk of damaging
laundry when next ironing with steam,
the reservoir should be rinsed out
twice with fresh tap water after
descaling it.
For instructions on filling and emptying
the reservoir see "Steam".
Ironing cover
The ironing cover is made from aramid
needle cloth with 2% stainless steel
fibre content.
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.
Replacement ironing covers are
available from your Miele dealer or the
Miele Spare Parts Department.
Maintenance and care
Replacing the ironing cover
The ironing cover should only be
,
changed when the appliance is
cold.
^
Remove the feed-in table as
described in the section "Ironing".
^ Undo the cords at each end of the
roller cover.
^
Unwind the cover.
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Maintenance and care
^ 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.
Insert the raw edge of the new
^
ironing cloth into the retaining slot
with the wrong side down. Keep side
ties hanging free and smooth out.
^
Turn the roller by hand in the
direction you iron (see arrow) until the
cover retaining slot is at the bottom.
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Switch the ironer on.
^
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.
Maintenance and care
^ 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.
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 ironer while keeping
the foot pedal pressed down.
The ironing cover is held firmly in
place by the heater plate which is still
lowered.
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Problem solving guide
With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of this
appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right
without contacting the Service Department.
You should, however, note the following:
Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a
,
suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national
safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The ironer will not
work.
Laundry does not pass
smoothly through the
roller.
Laundry does not pass
smoothly through the
roller.
Folds have formed in
the roller cover.
The ironer cover is
very dirty.
The heater plate has
no contact pressure.
There is no power to
the appliance.
The roller cover is
dirty.
There are calcium
deposits (from hard
water) or starch
residues on the
heater plate.
The heater plate is
dirty (calcium
deposits).
Starch deposits etc. Wash the cover at 60°C.
The emergency
release catch has
been pulled up.
Check whether
- the mains plug is plugged in
and switched on.
- the fuse or circuit breaker has
tripped.
Wash the cover at 60°C.
Remove these with household
washing-up liquid or a suitable
proprietary cleaning agent.
Clean the heater plate with
household washing-up liquid or
a suitable proprietary cleaning
agent.
Push the emergency release
catch down (see also "Power
cut").
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Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause Remedy
There is no steam.
The Q "Steam"
indicator light goes
out during ironing.
There is no steam.
The Q "Steam"
indicator light goes
out during ironing and
the a "Water
reservoir empty" lights
up red.
The steam jets are
spitting.
Not enough steam is
coming out of the
steam jets.
The required
temperature for
steam has not been
reached.
The water reservoir
is empty.
Pure tap water has
not been used.
There are calcium
deposits from hard
water in the water
reservoir.
Turn the temperature selector to
ßßß and wait until the indicator
light comes on.
Fill the water reservoir.
Empty and rinse out the water
reservoir and then fill it with tap
water, see "Maintenance and
care".
Remove these deposits by
rinsing the water container with
tap water, see "Maintenance and
care".
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After sales service
Repairs
In the event of any faults which you
cannot remedy yourself please contact
Your Miele dealer or
–
the Miele Service Department (see
–
back cover for contact details).
When contacting Miele, please quote
the Model and Serial number of your
appliance, both of which are given on
the data plate which is located at the
front underneath the ironing table.
a Model
b Serial number
c Voltage/Frequency
d Fuse rating (on-site)
e Connected load
The wiring diagram is located at the
front right hand side of the ironing table
behind the plastic cover.
N.B. A call-out charge will be applied
for unnecessary service visits where the
problem could have been rectified as
described in this instruction manual.
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Electrical connection
Electrical connection U.K.
All electrical work should be carried out
by a suitably qualified and competent
person, in strict accordance with
current national and local safety
regulations (BS 7671 in the UK).
Ensure power is not supplied to the
appliance until after installation work
has been carried out.
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable with moulded plug ready for
connection to a 220-240V mains
supply.
Please ensure the connection data
quoted on the data plate match the
household mains supply.
Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible after installation.
For extra safety it is advisable to protect
the appliance with a suitable residual
current device (RCD). Contact a
qualified electrician for advice.
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 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
embossed in words on the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of
plug fitted).
Replacement fuses should be ASTA
approved to BS 1362 and have the
correct rating. Replacement fuses and
fuse covers may be purchased from
your local electrical supplier.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
Do not connect via an extension lead.
Extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
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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 0.8 litres
Voltage see data plate
Rated load see data plate
Fuse rating see data plate
Test certificates awarded Radio/TV suppressed, VDE
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