Summary of Contents for Miele professional HM 16-83
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Operating instructions Rotary ironer HM 16-83 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. M.-Nr. 05 460 232 05 460 232...
Description of the appliance Temperature selector Emergency release Finger guard plate Heater plate Roller Feed board Bar for hanging ironed laundry Ironing table Mains connection cable Foot pedal switch Control panel Indicator light " C Temperature" Roller speed selector "I On - 0 Off" button for switching the ironer on and off...
Warning and safety instructions It is most important that this basic To avoid the risk of accidents or safety requirement is regularly tested damage to the appliance it is by a qualified electrician. essential to read these instructions The manufacturer cannot be held carefully before installing and using responsible for the consequences of an it for the first time.
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Warning and safety instructions Do not damage, remove or bypass Do not lay the connection cable the safety components or control over the heater plate when it is elements on the appliance. heated up. This could damage the cable - danger of electric shock. Only operate the rotary ironer when Use the cable holders attached to the all removable outer casings are...
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 appliance Moving the appliance Preparation of the working area The rotary ironer is fitted with four rollers. A height-adjustable chair is useful and also a flat surface, e.g. a table, to lay ^ Hold the ironer by the ironing table the ironed laundry on.
Before using for the first time Dust cover The dust cover which protects the roller during transit has to be removed. Then plug the appliance in and switch it on. The heater plate will then rise automatically. Connection cable The mains connection cable is wound round a hook underneath the ironing table.
Before ironing Preparing the laundry Pulling into shape and smoothing Correct preparation of the laundry is essential for successful ironing. Pull the dampened laundry into shape as usual. Before ironing, the laundry should be: Smooth out ribbons, straps, seams and –...
Before ironing Checking the effectiveness of the finger guard The finger guard is a safety feature and should be checked each time before the ironer is used. ^ With the ironer switched on, press the foot pedal right down. – the heater plate comes down onto the rotating roller.
Ironing Material Temperature symbol range Polyester / cool iron artificial silk (low temperature) Silk / medium hot iron Wool (medium temperature) Cotton / hot iron Linen (high temperature) Switching on and off The rotary ironer is switched on and off with the "I On / 0 Off"...
Ironing Selecting the roller speed Ironing There are 5 roller speed settings, from The ironing process is controlled by the low (approx. 2 metres per minute) to foot pedal which has three operating high (approx. 4.5 metres per minute). positions: A lower roller speed makes it easier to iron complicated articles such as shirts and blouses.
Ironing Positioning the laundry Laundry bar ^ Arrange the items of laundry on the The ironed laundry can be hung over feed board so that they are straight the swing out bar to avoid creasing. and then smooth out. Take care not to press down on the bar when it is swung out, as this could cause the rotary ironer to tip over.
Ironing After ironing Power cut ^ Switch the appliance off. In the event of a power cut, pull up ^ Turn the temperature to g "cold". the emergency release lever. ^ Switch off at the mains and then If there is a power cut when the rotary remove the plug from the socket.
Points on ironing The following notes are intended as helpful suggestions. You will probably find several alternative routines which suit your own method of working. Tea towels, hand towels, handkerchiefs and serviettes etc. Lay the item with the straight grain of the fabric to the feed board.
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Points on ironing Duvet covers Pillow cases ^ Lay the pillowcase on the feeder plate, position under the hot plate and iron in one procedure. If the open end has poppers or buttons only pass it through the ironer if they are heat resistant. ^ First do up the poppers/buttons.
Maintenance and care Cleaning the heater plate Remove the feed board. Deposits such as from hard water, starch or spray starch can be removed from the heater plate using a suitable proprietary cleaner. Avoid spraying directly on to the heater plate. Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents.
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Maintenance and care ^ Unwind the cover. ^ Take hold of the cloth by each side edge, pull taut and keeping taut lay over the heater plate. The slot which holds the cotton undercloth is now at the top. ^ Completely unwind the cotton undercloth attached to the roller and let it hang down smoothly.
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Maintenance and care After the roller has gone through three or four revolutions and the end of the ironing cover is under the heater plate: ^ switch off the appliance while keeping the foot pedal pressed down. The ironing cover is held firmly in place by the heater plate which is still lowered.
Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. Repair work to electrical equipment should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
After sales service In the event of a fault, please contact: – your Miele dealer or – the nearest Miele Service Department, (see address on the back page). When contacting the Service Department, please quote the Model and Serial number of your appliance, both of which are shown on the data plate, located at the front underneath the ironing table.
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Important The appliance is supplied with a mains Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363) cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an a.c. single phase The fuse cover must be re-fitted when 220 – 240 V 50 Hz supply. The fuse changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover rating is 13 amps.
Electrical connection Electrical connection AUS / NZ Important The appliance is supplied with a mains The wires in the mains lead are cable and moulded plug ready for coloured in accordance with the connection to an a.c. single phase following code: 220 –...
Technical data Height 96 cm Width 105 cm Depth 38 cm Weight ca. 38 kg max. load 372 Newton Voltage see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Test certificates awarded Radio/TV suppressed, VDE Australia C-Tick Mark, acc.
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