User manual MIELE B 890

[. . . ] Operating instructions Rotary ironer B 890 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions carefully before installing and using it for the first time. G M. -Nr. 26 2 Description of the appliance Temperature selector Finger guard plate Heater plate Roller Feed board Bar for hanging ironed laundry Ironing table Release catch Emergency release Mains connection cable Foot pedal switch Control panel Indicator light "oC Temperature" Roller speed selector "I On - 0 Off" button for switching the ironer on and off 3 Warning and safety instructions 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. They contain important information on its safety, use and maintenance. Keep these instructions in a safe place for reference, and pass them on to any future user. [. . . ] However if there is more cotton than polyester, the item can be ironed on the ßß Silk / Wool setting. After ironing ^ Turn the temperature selector to g - cold. 11 Ironing Selecting the roller speed There are 5 roller speed settings, from low (approx. Ironing The ironing process is controlled by the foot pedal which has three operating positions: 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. handkerchiefs and tea towels can be ironed at a higher roller speed. ­ raising the heater plate (rest) ­ pressing ­ ironing To iron: ^ Press the foot pedal right down to the floor. , Do not put your fingers between ^ Set the roller speed selector to the speed you require. 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. 12 Ironing Positioning the laundry ^ Arrange the items of laundry on the feed board so that they are straight and then smooth out. ^ Lift the feed board out of the right hand holder first of all and then pull it out to the left of the roller. Laundry bar ^ 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. Tips If creases appear in the item you are ironing: Stop the roller, pull the item back slightly and smooth out. If possible, always use the whole length of the roller, otherwise the roller will lose its elasticity. 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. Removing the feed board The feed board can be removed when shaped garments are being ironed, e. g. skirts (round). 13 Ironing 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 damage 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. When you have nearly finished ironing you can turn the temperature selector to g "cold" and continue ironing small items with residual heat. 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 becoming scorched. To free the trapped item: After ironing ^ Switch the appliance off. If the ironer is to be put away: ^ Allow the heater plate to cool down. ­ the pressure is reduced and the item can then be removed, by pulling it out towards you or downwards, depending on how far into the ironer it is. When the current has been restored (the indicator light in the main switch comes on) push the emergency release lever back down. [. . . ] Keep side ties hanging free and smooth out. ^ 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. ^ Turn the roller by hand in the direction you iron (see arrow) until the cover retaining slot is at the bottom. 21 Maintenance and care ^ Switch on the appliance. ^ Press the foot pedal and "iron" the cloth round. 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 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. [. . . ]