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Operating instructions Rotary ironer HM 16-80 D en - GB 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. 07 660 640...
Guide to the appliance a Temperature selector h Hanging bar i Feed-in table Emergency release c Control panel j Roller d Release catch k Heater plate e Mains connection cable l Finger guard f Foot pedal m Water reservoir cap g Ironing table...
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Guide to the appliance Control panel e Q "Steam" indicator light a Roller speed selector b "On-Off" I-0 indicator light C "Temperature" indicator light g a "Water reservoir empty" indicator c "On-Off" button I-0 light d Q "Steam" button...
Keep these instructions in a safe If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele approved place and ensure that new users are service technician to avoid a hazard. familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.
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Wide sleeves, unforeseen dangers for the user, for apron straps, scarves and ties etc. which Miele cannot accept liability. could be taken in by the roller. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician.
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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.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material or machine The transport and protective packing Electrical and electronic appliances / has been selected from materials which machines often contain materials are environmentally friendly for disposal which, if handled or disposed of and can normally be recycled.
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.
Moving the ironer The ironer is fitted with four rollers. ^ Hold the ironing table securely and ^ Hold the ironer by the ironing table to pull on the release catch situated at the back of the ironing table on the push it or to pull it towards you.
Before using for the first time Electrical connection The dust cover which protects the roller during transit has to be removed. To The mains connection cable is wound remove the dust cover: round a hook underneath the ironing table. ^ First remove the feed-in table by lifting it out of the right hand holder, ^ Unwind the cable.
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Before using for the first time Then insert the plug in the socket and switch the ironer on. The heater plate will rise automatically. ^ An adhesive label for the temperature selector (see illustration) is supplied separately. Please stick this around the temperature selector.
Before ironing Preparation of the working Preparing the laundry area Correct preparation of the laundry is essential for successful ironing. Make sure that the ironer is level and secure, and that it cannot roll sideways. Before ironing the laundry should be: –...
Before ironing Checking that the finger guard Pulling into shape and smoothing is functioning properly. Pull damp laundry into shape as usual. The finger guard is a safety feature and should always be checked before using Smooth out ties, straps, seams and the ironer.
Steam The ironer can be used with steam for If the water hardness level in your area ironing dry or slightly damp laundry. exceeds 3 mmol/l (300 mg/l or 17°dH) it is advisable to mix the tap water with Ironing with and without steam distilled water in a ratio of 1:1.
Steam 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.
Ironing Switching on and off Material Dot symbol Temperature range ß Minimum iron/ temperature Synthetics ßß Woollens/ Medium Silks temperature ßßß Linen/ High Cottons temperature 40 -60°C The I-0 "On-Off" button is used for switching the ironer on and off. To switch on ^ Press the I-0 button in.
Ironing To select the temperature for ironing Switching the steam on and off with steam Set the temperature to ßßß, before ^ Turn the temperature selector to selecting steam. ßßß Linen/Cottons (high The Q "Steam" button is used for temperature). switching steam on and off.
Ironing To select the roller speed Ironing There are 5 roller speed settings, from The ironing process is controlled by the low (approx. 2 m/min) to high (approx. foot pedal which has three positions: 4.5 m/min). A low speed makes it easier to iron complicated articles such as shirts and blouses.
Ironing Feeding laundry in Removing the feed-in table ^ Arrange laundry along the feed-in The feed-in table can be removed when table so that it is straight and smooth. ironing shaped garments, e.g. skirts. ^ First lift it out of the right hand holder, ^ Then carefully turn the roller by hand and then pull it out to the left of the until the laundry makes contact with...
Ironing After ironing Useful tips ^ Switch the ironer off. If creases appear on items being ironed: ^ Switch off Q "Steam". Stop the roller and pull the item back ^ Set the temperature selector to I. slightly. Smooth it out and if necessary dampen it with a wet cloth.
Ironing 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: ^ Pull the emergency release catch upwards.
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.
Ironing tips Duvet covers 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: ^ First do up poppers and buttons.
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Ironing tips Sleeves and cuffs Back/shoulder yoke ^ Pull sleeves smooth ready for ironing. Shirts with a shoulder yoke: Do not iron the cuff yet. ^ Fold the yoke along the back seam. ^ Iron the sleeves from the cuff seam to ^ Place the shirt side on to the roller the underarm seam.
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Ironing tips Back Front sections Iron the back in two sections, from the The fronts are ironed in one pass middle to the side seams. together with the lower section of the back up to the armhole seam. ^ Start with the front left. ^ Pull the shirt over the roller as far as the yoke seam - or to the collar seam on shirts without a yoke - and smooth...
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Ironing tips Collar 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.
Ironing tips 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. ^ Press to iron, then do the same to the other trouser leg.
Maintenance and care Cleaning the water reservoir Disconnect the ironer from the Limescale deposits in the water electricity supply by switching off at reservoir, caused by hard water, can the wall socket and withdrawing the cause the steam jets to become plug before any cleaning and blocked.
Replacement ironing covers are available from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. ^ Undo the cords at each end of the Replacing the ironing cover roller cover.
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Maintenance and care ^ Completely unwind the cotton ^ Insert the raw edge of the new undercloth attached to the roller and ironing cloth into the retaining slot let it hang down smoothly. with the wrong side down. Keep side ties hanging free and smooth out.
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Maintenance and care ^ 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. ^ Tighten the cords at the left and right hand sides of the roller, tie together and tuck in.
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.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy There is no steam. The required Turn the temperature selector to ßßß and wait until the indicator The Q "Steam" temperature for steam has not been light comes on. indicator light goes reached. out during ironing.
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...
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be refitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person, in strict accordance with is lost, the plug must not be used until a current national and local safety suitable replacement is obtained.
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...