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Operating and installation instructions Commercial flatwork ironer PRI318 PRI418 PRI421 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the en-GB machine, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 11 445 510...
Contents Warning and Safety instructions.................. 4 Appropriate use ........................4 Take these safety precautions if you smell gas ............... 4 Technical and electrical safety ..................... 5 Use of the appliance ......................5 Using accessories ........................ 6 Notes on the use of this ironer ..................... 6 Caring for the environment .................... 8 Guide to the machine ...................... 9 Appliance overview .......................
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Contents Removing the ironing cloth (only for steel-wool roller covering) ........ 26 Fitting the ironing cloth (only for steel-wool roller covering) .......... 27 Padding instructions for rollers with steel-wool padding ..........27 Padding instructions for rollers with leaf-spring padding..........28 Cleaning the laundry pickers....................
Warning and Safety instructions Read the operating instructions carefully before using the flatwork ironer. They contain important information on safety, installation, use and maintenance. To avoid the risk of accidents or damage, it is essential to read the operating instructions before using the ironer for the first time.
Warning and Safety instructions Technical and electrical safety The flatwork ironer must not be operated in the same room as dry-cleaning equipment using perchloroethylene or solvents containing CFCs. The flatwork ironer may only be operated in a suitable dry room. ...
Warning and Safety instructions When ironing double-layered laundry items, do not put your hands between the layers when trying to stretch the item. There is a danger that you do not move your hands out of the way of the hot heater plate in time. This also applies to inserting your hands in pockets whose open sides are facing the hot heater plate.
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Warning and Safety instructions If other persons are being shown how to operate the ironer, they must be given or made aware of these important safety instructions. Pass these instructions on to any future users/owners of the ironer.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during transportation. The packaging materials used are selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and should be recycled. Recycling the packaging reduces the use of raw materials in the manufacturing process and also reduces the amount of waste in landfill sites.
Guide to the machine Appliance overview Control field (touch display) Laundry box For preparation and pre-sorting of laundry Finger guard items. Roller with ironing cloth “FlexControl” foot switch Outfeed table Extension for outfeed table Emergency switch-off (Optional) (on the front of the left side column and Laundry picker band on the back of the right side column) Gas burner light (for gas-heated ironers...
Guide to the machine Touch display The buttons on the touch display can be selected by pressing lightly. The button that is currently selected will be highlighted with a bar underneath. ...
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Guide to the machine Display in the roller speed selection mode button button Switches the ironer on and off. Increases the roller speed button button Pauses the ironing process. Decreases the roller speed button button...
Guide to the machine Display symbols Pre-selection and display of temperature Activate the finger guard in °C/°F The current temperature of the heater plate is lower than the setpoint temperat- Pre-selection and display of roller speed ure. The temperature of the heater plate is //...
Guide to the machine Finger guard The finger guard is a safety feature that must be checked daily for proper functioning be- fore the machine is used. Risk of injury due to lack of finger guard function. A malfunctioning finger guard function can lead to serious injury. Shut down the flatwork ironer immediately.
Guide to the machine Emergency switch-off The emergency off switch puts the ironer into a safe state in the event of danger or in order to prevent danger. The ironer features two emergency off switches – one on the front of the left side column and one on the back of the right side column.
Using for the first time Cleaning and waxing before use It is essential to clean and wax the heater plate before it is used for the first time (see “Cleaning the heater plate” and “Waxing the heater plate” in “Cleaning and care”). Clean the heater plate by passing the cleaning cloth offset through the ironer across the ...
Preparing the laundry Only iron suitable fabrics Only clean fabrics that have been washed using water may be ironed. Before ironing, make sure the fabrics are suitable for the ironing process. Suitable fabrics can be identified as such by the corresponding care symbol on the label (, or ). Residual moisture Laundry items with 25–50 % residual moisture are perfect for ironing because this ensures an excellent finish.
Using the ironer Making the appliance ready for use Turn on the on-site main switch for the power supply. Press the button to switch on the ironer. The red symbol flashes. Now gently press the underside of the finger guard. ...
Speed of ironer Iron type Symbol Speed range Preset value Low speed range 1.5–2.4 PRI318: Medium speed range 2.5–3.4 High speed range 3.5–4.6 Low speed range 1.5–2.9 PRI418/421: Medium speed range 3.0–3.9 High speed range 4.0–5.4...
Using the ironer Roller speed selection buttons The roller speed can be set either via the roller speed selection buttons (//) or al- ternatively via the or – buttons. Setting the ironer speed Press the . button to access the roller speed selection mode. ...
Using the ironer Exiting favourites Tap the button to exit a favourite setting. The set ironing temperature and roller speed set previously are loaded. Feeding in laundry Press the button to start the ironing process. The heater plate engages and the roller begins to rotate. ...
Using the ironer Danger of squashing fingers in the laundry picker band. When moving the laundry picker band, there is a risk of body parts being caught. Before moving the laundry picker band, make sure that the area between the laundry picker band and the side column is clear.
Using the ironer Preventing running while unloaded If you interrupt the ironing process for a certain period of time, press the button to enter pause mode or alternatively press the button to switch off the ironer. This prevents any unnecessary running while unloaded (i.e. the ironer operating without laundry) and means that much less strain is exerted on the ironing cloth and the drive.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the heater plate Regular cleaning and care of the heater plate is essential for protecting the roller drive and the roller covering. Refer to the instructions in the Miele Ironing Handbook. Always wax the heater plate after cleaning. Failure to exercise due care and attention can result in a signi- ficant reduction in the service life of the ironer.
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Cleaning and care ① ② ③ Pocket Cotton strip Cleaning strip Lay the cleaning cloth on the left side of the feed table with the cleaning strip facing the heater plate. Feed the cleaning cloth evenly and straight from the left side of the infeed table through ...
Cleaning and care Waxing the heater plate Starting the waxing programme To start the ironer waxing programme, press and hold the button for at least 3 seconds and then press the temperature selection button . The ironer will then switch to the waxing programme. 180 °C is shown in the display.
Cleaning and care Start the waxing programme (see “Starting the waxing programme” in “Waxing the heater plate”). Feed in the ironer waxing cloth with the rubber-coated side facing the roller into the ironer. Feed the ironer waxing cloth multiple times into the ironer from the left or right side at the ...
Cleaning and care Before the ironing cloth can be removed, the laundry pickers on the roller need to be fully retracted one after the other. Switch on the flatwork ironer by pressing the button. Press and hold the button for longer than 3 seconds. ...
Cleaning and care Roller padding may only be replaced by the Miele Customer Service Department or by trained personnel from an authorised dealer! When removing or fitting an ironing cloth, steel-wool residues may fall into the heater plate. These steel-wool residues must be removed. Padding instructions for rollers with leaf-spring padding For rollers with leaf-spring padding, only iron laundry items with a thickness of 3 mm or less.
Cleaning and care Risk of fire due to untimely maintenance. If gas-heated ironers do not undergo maintenance at the right intervals, malfunctions may occur. Lint deposits in the interior could ignite. Always arrange for gas-heated ironers to be maintained in a timely manner by the Miele Customer Service Department.
Installation and connection Installation requirements The flatwork ironer must only be set up by a Miele authorised and trained service techni- cian or an authorised dealer. This flatwork ironer must be installed in accordance with all relevant regulations and standards.
Installation and connection During transportation of the flatwork ironer, ensure its stability. The ironer must not be transported without the wooden frame. If the ironer needs to be transported again (e.g. if you are moving location), it must be raised to the wooden frame and secured within. Securing the machine Measures to secure the ironer in place on the floor are essential.
Installation and connection 2. Remove the rails from the side columns Undo the screws on the rails. Remove the rails from the back of the side columns. To fit the laundry outfeed table, each rail must be switched over to the other side and then screwed to the inside of the corresponding side column.
Installation and connection 3. Fit the rails to the insides of the side columns Fit one side of the rails to the inside of the corresponding side column. Screw the rail from what was the original left-hand side column to the inside of the right-hand side column.
Installation and connection 4. Fit the laundry outfeed table Fit the laundry outfeed table to the left-hand side column. Insert the laundry outfeed table between the screw and the inside of the side column on both sides.
Installation and connection Fitting the laundry box 1. Remove the laundry box Undo the screws with a screwdriver. Remove the laundry box. 2. Fit screws to the side column Attach the screws loosely to the side column so that the laundry box can be hooked into ...
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Installation and connection 3. Attach the laundry box Hook the laundry box into place on the screws on the side column. 4. Screw the laundry box tight Tighten the screws on the side column to fix the laundry box in place. Firmly tighten all of ...
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Installation and connection 5. Screw on the guard (ironers without feed-in belts) Hook the guard into the slot at the back. Screw the guard firmly into place on the side column. 5. Screw on the guard (ironers with feed-in belts) Hook the guard into the slot at the back.
Installation and connection Removing the transport safety device Before use, the transport safety device must be removed from the heater plate. Remove the transport safety device by dismantling the brackets (shown below) in both side columns. Transport safety device in the right-hand side column. Transport safety device in the left-hand side column.
Installation and connection Electrical connection The electrical connection must be carried out by a qualified electrician who must ensure that all electrical work is carried out in accordance with applicable regulations and standards. The ironer should be connected to the mains electrical supply via a suitably rated plug and socket.
Installation and connection If the machine fan is not powerful enough to remove the moist air, a suitably powerful addi- tional fan must installed in the shaft or the roof outlet on-site. Make sure that a sufficient air quantity is fed to the room in which the appliance is installed (e.g.
Installation and connection After installation Once the ironer is installed, all removed outer panels must be put back in place. Danger from exposed machine parts. Live or moving machine parts which are exposed due to the lack of outer panels can result in serious injuries or even death.
Optional accessories Flexible laundry return feed The flexible laundry return feed allows you to remove ironed laundry from the infeed side. Because this eliminates the need to remove laundry from the rear, the ironer can also be operated by just one person. Ironers with laundry return feed can be placed with their rear side facing a wall.
Optional accessories Directing laundry to the rear outfeed table Fold the laundry guide plate back to the outfeed table. Push the laundry return feed towards the outfeed table from the infeed side. The ironed laundry will now be directed to the outfeed table. Extension for outfeed table The optional extension can be used to extend the laundry outfeed table by 132 mm.
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