Miele professional PRI418 Operating And Installation Instructions
Miele professional PRI418 Operating And Installation Instructions

Miele professional PRI418 Operating And Installation Instructions

Commercial flatwork ironer
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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

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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 .......................
  • Page 3 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....................
  • Page 4: Warning And Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 5: Technical And Electrical Safety

    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. ...
  • Page 6: Using Accessories

    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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8: Caring For The Environment

    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.
  • Page 9: Guide To The Machine

    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...
  • Page 10: Touch Display

    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.          ...
  • Page 11 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...
  • Page 12: Display Symbols

    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 //...
  • Page 13: Finger Guard

    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.
  • Page 14: Emergency Switch-Off

    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.
  • Page 15: Using For The First Time

    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 ...
  • Page 16: Preparing The Laundry

    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.
  • Page 17: Using The Ironer

    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. ...
  • Page 18: Setting The Ironing Temperature

    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...
  • Page 19: Setting The Ironer Speed

    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. ...
  • Page 20: Feeding In Laundry

    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. ...
  • Page 21: Pausing The Ironing Process

    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.
  • Page 22: Preventing Running While Unloaded

    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.
  • Page 23: Cleaning And Care

    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.
  • Page 24 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 ...
  • Page 25: Waxing The Heater Plate

    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.
  • Page 26: Padding Instructions

    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 ...
  • Page 27: Fitting The Ironing Cloth (Only For Steel-Wool Roller Covering)

    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. ...
  • Page 28: Padding Instructions For Rollers With Leaf-Spring Padding

    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.
  • Page 29: Miele Customer Service Department

    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.
  • Page 30: Installation And Connection

    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.
  • Page 31: Securing The Machine

    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.
  • Page 32: Remove The Rails From The Side Columns

    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.
  • Page 33: Fit The Rails To The Insides Of The Side Columns

    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.
  • Page 34: Fit The Laundry Outfeed Table

    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.
  • Page 35: Fitting The Laundry Box

    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 ...
  • Page 36 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 ...
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38: Removing The Transport Safety Device

    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.
  • Page 39: Electrical Connection

    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.
  • Page 40: Gas Connection (Only For Gas-Heated Flatwork Ironers)

    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.
  • Page 41: After Installation

    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.
  • Page 42: Optional Accessories

    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.
  • Page 43: Extension For Outfeed Table

    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.
  • Page 44 United Kingdom Miele Co. Ltd. Fairacres, Marcham Road Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW Professional Sales, Tel: 0845 365 6608 E-mail: professional@miele.co.uk Malaysia Internet: www.miele.co.uk/professional Miele Sdn Bhd Australia Suite 12-2, Level 12 Miele Australia Pty. Ltd. Menara Sapura Kencana Petroleum ACN 005 635 398 Solaris Dutamas No.

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