Miele HM 16-83 Operating instructions

Operating instructions
Rotary ironer
HM 16-83

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. 07 262 670

Contents

Guide to the appliance .............................................3

Warning and safety instructions .....................................5

Caring for the environment..........................................8

Moving the ironer..................................................9

Preparing the working area ...........................................9

Before using for the first time.......................................10

Dust cover .......................................................10

Before ironing ...................................................11

Preparing the laundry ..............................................11

More advice on correct dampness..................................11

Pulling into shape and smoothing out ...............................11

Sorting........................................................11

Check that the finger guard is functioning properly. .......................12

Ironing..........................................................13

Switching on and off .............................................13

Select the temperature for ironing ..................................13

Select the roller speed ...........................................14

Feeding laundry in .................................................15

Hanging bar ...................................................15

After ironing ......................................................16

Power cut ........................................................16

Ironing tips ......................................................17

Tea towels, hand towels, handkerchiefs, serviettes etc. .................17

Table cloths ...................................................17

Duvet covers...................................................18

Maintenance and care .............................................19

Cleaning the heater plate ...........................................19

Cleaning the casing................................................19

Ironing cover .....................................................19

Replacing the ironing cover .......................................19

Problem solving guide ............................................23

After sales service ................................................24

Electrical connection..............................................25

Electrical connection U.K. ...........................................25

Technical data ...................................................26

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j

i

h

g

f

k

e

a

Guide to the appliance

b

c

d

a Temperature selector

b Emergency release

c Controls

d Mains connection cable

e Foot pedal switch

f Ironing table

g Hanging bar

h Feed-in table

i Roller

j Heater plate

k Finger guard

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Guide to the appliance

Control panel

a

b

d

a Roller speed selector

b "On-Off" I-0 indicator light

c

c "On-Off" button I-0

o

d

C "Temperature" indicator light

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Warning and safety instructions

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.

Technical and electrical safety

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

– or the screw-out fuse is removed (in

countries where this is applicable).

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.

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,

–

if the foot pedal is pressed down

–

while fingers or hands are positioned
between the raised heater plate and
the roller.

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 drape laundry over the heater

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plate when it is heated up. 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.

Switch the ironer off before

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removing the plug from the socket.

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.

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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.

Warning and safety instructions

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.

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.

The manufacturer cannot be held
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

The ironer is fitted with four rollers.

Hold the ironer by the ironing table to

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push it or to pull it towards you.

To overcome obstacles such as carpet
edges and doorways, but also to steer
it:

Tilt is slightly.

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Preparing the working area

You will need a height adjustable chair
and a flat surface for the ironed
laundry.

Make sure the ironer is level and secure
to prevent it rolling away from you.

Place close at hand:

– a basket with the laundry ready for

ironing to the left of the rotary ironer,

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a surface for the ironed laundry to
the right of the ironer.

Shirts, overally 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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