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. 05 317 871 Contents Description of the appliance . 9 Pulling into shape and smoothing out . 10 Checking the effectiveness of the finger guard. [. . . ] 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 necessary, dampen again with a wet cloth. 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. ^ Turn the temperature to g "cold". ^ Switch off at the mains and then remove the plug from the socket. If the ironer is to be put away: ^ Allow the heater plate to cool down. ^ When the heater plate has cooled down, fold up the rotary ironer. [. . . ] The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. Problem The ironer will not operate. Possible cause Remedy There is no power to Check whether the machine. - the mains plug is plugged in and switched on. - the fuse or circuit breaker has tripped. When the ironer is new it may be difficult to feed in delicate items of laundry. [. . . ]