Miele HM 16-80, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Rotary Iron HM 16 80 To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 07 660 670 en US ...

Page 2: ...f 17 Selecting the ironing temperature operation without steam 17 Selecting the ironing temperature operation with steam 18 Turning the steam setting ON and OFF 18 Selecting the roller speed 19 Ironing 19 Positioning the laundry 20 Removing the feed board 20 After ironing 21 Power failure 22 Ironing Tips 23 Towels dishcloths handkerchiefs napkins etc 23 Tablecloths 23 Sheets and bedspreads 23 Duve...

Page 3: ...aning and care 28 Cleaning the water reservoir 28 Ironing cover 29 Frequently asked questions 32 After sales service 34 Electrical connection 35 Technical data 36 Help protect our environment 37 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...nd electrical safety Before setting up the rotary iron check for any visible damage Do not install or use a damaged appliance A damaged appliance is dangerous Turn off the rotary iron unplug from the wall outlet and call Technical Service If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by a Miele authorized service technician Before connecting the appliance ensure that the connection data on the ...

Page 5: ...ion in these applications Please contact the nearest Miele Dealer or Miele Technical Service with specific requirements Use Be aware of loose fitting or hanging clothing when using the rotary iron Items such as wide sleeves or apron strings could be wound in the roller Remove all jewelry and tie back long hair before ironing When the rotary iron is heated there is a danger of burns if the heater p...

Page 6: ...ched to the appliance to secure the cord Do not store the iron in a room where there is a risk of frost occurring Frozen water in the reservoir and steam line can damage the appliance Accessories Accessories should only be used if approved by Miele If other parts are used warranty performance and product liability claims may be void Regard the national and local codes and standards SAVE THESE INST...

Page 7: ...selector c Control panel d Release catch e Power cord f Foot pedal switch g Ironing table h Laundry rod i Feed board j Roller k Heater plate l Finger guard m Water reservoir with cap Guide to the Rotary Iron 7 a b c d e f g h i j k l m ...

Page 8: ...ol panel a Roller speed selector b On Off indicator I 0 c On Off button I 0 d Steam switch Q e Steam indicator Q f Temperature indicator o C g Water empty indicator a Guide to the Rotary Iron 8 a b c d e f g ...

Page 9: ...transport strut until the rotary iron has been placed onto the four rollers Pull out the transport strut Keep the strut in a safe place It will need to be attached each time you transport the appliance Moving and folding the appliance 9 ...

Page 10: ...ed Hold the ironing table and release the catch located on the right hand side at the back underneath the ironing table Swing the top section of the rotary iron to the side until it clicks horizontally into position Do not let go of the catch until you have finished swinging the top To prevent water from spilling over when you fold or move the iron the cap on the water reservoir must be firmly tig...

Page 11: ...Power cord The power cord is wound behind the ironing table Unwind the cord Do not insert the plug into the electrical socket yet Before using for the first time 11 ...

Page 12: ...it out to the left of the roller Plug the appliance in and turn it on The heater plate will rise automatically The protective dust cover can now be pulled off The adhesive film supplied with iron can now be placed around the temperature selector Adhere the sticker included to the temperature control as shown above Before using for the first time 12 ...

Page 13: ...dry is essential for good results Before ironing laundry should be dampened for operation without steam pulled into shape and smoothed out sorted Proper dampness for operation without steam The laundry needs to be sufficiently damp so that on the first pass through the rotary iron at the correct temperature it will come out smooth and dry Dampen the laundry as you would for hand ironing preferably...

Page 14: ... starched items last to avoid starch deposits on other items Using the iron for the first time You may notice some unevenness on the roller This is normal and will smooth itself out after approx 3 hours of use This will keep the under padding mostly free of creases Testing the finger guard The finger guard is a safety feature and should be checked every time the rotary iron is used With the iron t...

Page 15: ...revent water from spilling over when you close the roller down be sure the cap is secure If the indicator light a Water empty is red it is time to re fill the reservoir If the steam setting is on but the water reservoir is empty the display lights Q Steam and a Water will flash alternately in intervals of a few minutes Caution hot steam Slowly loosen the cap Allow the steam from the water reservoi...

Page 16: ...m damage caused by standing exposure to such elements in the water as chlorine calcium and copper Unscrew the cap The funnel can be screwed into place for easier emptying Slowly flip open the roller while simultaneously holding a suitable receptacle e g a measuring cup under the spout Let the water drain out Screw the cap back onto the spout After use return the funnel to its place in the cord rec...

Page 17: ...e ironing temperature operation without steam The temperature selector is used to set the ironing temperature The temperature range is marked by dots on the ring around the temperature selector These correspond with the international fabric care symbols for ironing Material Dot symbol Temperature range Minimum Iron ß cool iron Woolens Silk ßß medium hot iron Cotton Linen ßßß hot iron I 104 140 F 4...

Page 18: ... to ß or ßß no steam will be available Turning the steam setting ON and OFF Before turning on the steam setting you will need to turn the temperature selector to the ßßß setting Use the Q button for Steam to turn this setting on and off Turning on Press the Q button Once the desired roller temperature is reached the indicator light next to the button will come on If the water reservoir runs out wh...

Page 19: ...h as handkerchiefs or dishcloths can be ironed at a higher roller speed Set the roller speed selector to the desired speed Ironing The ironing process is controlled by the foot pedal which has three operating positions rest heater plate is raised press iron To iron Press the foot pedal all the way down to the floor Do not put fingers between the heater plate and the roller Danger of crushing and b...

Page 20: ...ess down the foot pedal Removing the feed board The feed board can be removed when shaped garments are being ironed e g skirts round Lift the feed board out of the right hand holder then pull it outward toward the left of the roller Laundry bar 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 this could cause the rotary...

Page 21: ...l buttons and metal hooks with a cloth to protect the heater plate Buttons that are very large or not heat resistant should not be ironed as they can damage the heater plate When you have nearly finished ironing you can turn the temperature selector to I and continue ironing small items at a low temperature After ironing Turn the appliance off Turn off the Q switch for Steam Turn the temperature s...

Page 22: ...ay will stay pressed onto the roller The item being ironed will be held there and can become scorched To free a trapped item Pull the emergency release lever up The pressure is reduced and the item can be removed When the power is restored the On Off indicator comes on push the emergency release lever back down Continue ironing as usual Ironing 22 ...

Page 23: ...e left and right Iron the middle section first Fold in half lengthwise Fold in half with unironed edges together and place over the left end of the roller with the ironed middle section hanging over the edge to prevent creasing Then pass both sides of the non ironed sections through the rotary iron If needed make one more pass once the tablecloth is folded Sheets and bedspreads Sheets may be irone...

Page 24: ...run by carefully feeding this end in first on the left side of the roller taking care not to damage any buttons It is best to iron the cover in two runs lengthwise Pillowcases Lay the pillowcase on the feeder plate position under the heater plate and iron in one step If the open end has buttons only pass it through the rotary iron if the buttons are heat resistant Ironing Tips 24 ...

Page 25: ...he button comes to the heater plate Then turn down the collar and press lightly holding taut 3 Front sides Lay the button hole front on the left hand end of the roller with the side seam along the edge of the roller Iron from the button hem up to the armhole Now move the shirt out and iron past the armhole to the side seam Iron the button side inside out so the buttons are pressed into the cushion...

Page 26: ...ond arm hole Pull the shirt further down the roller and iron past the arm hole 5 Cuffs and sleeves First iron both sides of the cuff on the left edge of the roller Fold double cuffs with one button hole placed over the other one and press lightly Smooth out the sleeve and place it on the edge of the roller Iron the arm from the edge of the cuff to the underarm Shift diagonally to iron the full wid...

Page 27: ... over the left edge of the roller Cover with a damp cloth then turn the roller by hand until the part of the pants to be pressed is covered by the heater plate Press each leg from both sides starting from the crease Iron the upper part from waistband to inseam of pants and jeans in sections Set on a slow speed Steam pressing skirts Skirts are best ironed without the feed board using the roller ful...

Page 28: ... steam this may mean there are lime deposits in the water reservoir caused by hard water To remove these lime deposits rinse the reservoir under tap water Unplug from the socket Wait until the iron is cold before you attempt to rinse out the water reservoir Depending on the hardness of the tap water used the water reservoir will need to be rinsed out after 3 to 10 tankfuls Stubborn deposits can be...

Page 29: ...be easily replaced Ironing covers are available at your Miele dealer or Miele Replacing the ironing cover The ironing cover should only be changed when the appliance is cold Remove the feed board Untie the old ironing cover cords at each end of the roller Unwind the old ironing cover Completely unwind the cotton padding attached to the roller and let it hang down smoothly Cleaning and care 29 ...

Page 30: ...e upside down Keep side ties hanging free and smooth out Turn the roller by hand in the direction you iron see arrow until the retaining slot is at the bottom Turn the rotary iron on When the iron is turned on the heater plate heats up immediately The temperature selector must be turned to the g setting Press the foot pedal and iron the new cloth all the way around Do not let the cords get under t...

Page 31: ...ile keeping the foot pedal pressed down The ironing cover is held firmly in place with the heater plate which is still lowered Tighten the cords at the left and right hand sides of the roller tie together and tuck under the cover Put the feed board back into place Turn the rotary iron on The heater plate will rise Cleaning and care 31 ...

Page 32: ...0 minutes of ironing New iron cover A new rotary iron cover should be washed at 140 F 60 C for the laundry to be ideally pulled in Lime or starch deposits on the heater plate Clean with household cleaners or dishwasher detergent Creases Folds occur Possible fault Solution The heater plate is soiled lime deposits Clean the heater plate with household cleaners or dishwasher detergent The rotary iron...

Page 33: ...dicator a for Water empty is red Possible fault Solution The water reservoir is empty Fill the water reservoir The steam nozzles are sputtering Possible fault Solution Clean tap water was not used Empty the steam reservoir rinse it out then fill with tap water see Cleaning and Care The steam nozzles are not releasing enough water Solution Solution There are lime deposits in the water reservoir fro...

Page 34: ...contacting the Technical Service Department please quote the model and serial number of you appliance given on the data plate under the front side of the appliance a Model b Serial number c Voltage Frequency d Minimum fuse rating house wiring e Power consumption wattage The wiring diagram is located under the right side of the ironing table After sales service 34 ...

Page 35: ...chine power cord or plug the machine is approved for US and CDN All electrical work should be carried out by a qualified electrician in accordance with local and national safety regulations Do not connect the rotary iron to an extension cord Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED Electrical connection ...

Page 36: ...olded 105 2 cm Width 38 3 4 folded 19 5 8 98 5 folded 50 cm Depth 15 38 cm Weight 86 lbs 39 kg Water reservoir capacity 1 pints 800 ml Voltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Minimum fuse rating see data plate Technical data 36 ...

Page 37: ... reach of children Danger of suffocation Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials Before discarding an old appliance disconnect it from the electrical supply and cut off the power cord directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse Help protect our environment...

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