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OPERATING HANDBOOK IC4 3316 IRONER IC4 3320 IRONER Wascomat provides efficient washers, dryers, flatwork ironers and wetcleaning systems in a size and model for every laundry and wetcleaning need! 516-371-4400 BLANKS.indd 1 05-09-14 10.02.27...
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01103040 1004 OPERATING Table of contents Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Pages/Chapters General operating Precaution for use ....................1/1 General Identification plate ....................2/2 Method of use Standard control console ..................1/3 Starting machine with standard console .............2/3 Stopping machine with standard console ............3/3 Additional instructions ..................
01103040 1004 OPERATING 1. General operating Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Precaution for use • The machine should not be used by children. • This ironer must be used exclusively for textiles appropriate for machine ironing, which have been previously and exclusively washed in water. •...
01103040 1004 OPERATING 2. General Notice Date Page HANDBOOK In the machine you should have found a set of instructions and a servicing poster to display in your laundry. You must have found with this handbook, a crank for the manual drive of the cylinder. Depending on its destination, the dryer ironer is delivered bare or may be placed on a trans- port pallet and/or packed with plastic film.
01103040 0706 OPERATING 2. General Notice Date Page HANDBOOK The machines described in this handbook have an ironing capacity of 1.650 m (65") or 2.065 m (81 ") wide according to their type. The ironing speed can be adjusted according to the linen texture and its degree of moisture. The temperature of the ironing cylinder can also be adjusted by a thermostat.
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01103040 1004 OPERATING 3. Method of use Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Starting machine with standard console - Turn main section switch to I (ON), the indicator (1) "voltage" lights". - Turn the potentiometer (4) to the minimum speed. - Adjust thermostat (5) on required temperature. Usual ironing temperature is around 180 °C (355 °F) for cotton.
01103040 1005 OPERATING 3. Method of use Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Stopping machine with standard console In order to extend the lifetime of your machine and its components, observe the following instructions to stop the heating. - Press switch (6) "Heating stop", its indicator switches off. The "Heating" indicator (8) switches off too.
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01103040 1004 OPERATING 3. Method of use Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Complementary instructions for starting up a machine with gas heating. The ignition of the burner is delayed by 30 seconds following the start command in order to allow for the pre-ventilation of the combustion chamber. The machine will be ready for use after the message has disappeared : "Error Gas Ignition".
01103040 1004 OPERATING 3. Method of use Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Additional instructions to optimise a dryer-ironer. When ironing small sheets or small washing, pass abreast the washing of the heating cylinder to provide correct regulation of the cylinder temperature. As a general rule, the whole of the cylinder should be used (1).
01103040 1004 OPERATING 3. Method of use Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Precautions for use Please respect the following usage recommendations to get the best out of your ironer: In manual mode • Avoid when running, too low or badadjusted temperatures as consequence of : - a too high ironing speed with high moisture content in sheets : bad sliding on metallic sparts.
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01103040 1004 OPERATING 3. Method of use Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Practices to avoid • Make sure that the width of the washing does not exceed the useful width of the machine. • Sizes not fitting the cylinder working length, partial use of the cylinder. •...
01103040 1004 OPERATING 3. Method of use Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Using the handle The dryer ironer is fitted with a handle. This is very useful to take out the washing if there is a power failure while you are ironing; or you can use it to feed a piece of wet washing to protect the ironing bands when the ironing Handle...
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01103040 1004 OPERATING 4. Safety Notice Date Page HANDBOOK CAUTION Disconnect the machine electrical power supply before doing any repair or servicing work. CAUTION Do not use the machine unless it is plugged into a correctly earthed power socket complying with stan- dards in force.
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01103040 1004 OPERATING 4. Safety Notice Date Page HANDBOOK CAUTION The temperature of the ironing cylinder after use can reach 200 °C (392 °F) and can cause serious burns if you touch it. Allow the machine to cool down before doing any repair or servicing work.
01103040 1004 OPERATING 4. Safety Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Locking and tagging procedure A red insert at the beginning of this instruction handbook schematically shows the locking and tagging procedure described below. If you wish, you can detach this insert and display it close to the machine to remind maintenance personnel of the safety instructions.
01103040 1004 OPERATING 4. Safety Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Safety devices Feed safety device The space between the feed safety flap and the drive bands is too small for you to enter your fingers. The machine stops automatically as soon as the flap is pushed in. Protection of motors The motors have overload protection : •...
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01103040 1004 OPERATING 4. Safety Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Power supply failure If there is a mains power supply failure, use the handle to remove any washing engaged in the machine. If the temperature is too high, use the handle to feed some wet washing and protect the ironing bands.
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01103040 1004 OPERATING 4. Safety Notice Date Page HANDBOOK SAFETY Make sure that the protection casings are in position before use. Complementary instructions for operation Check daily that the hand safety bar is working correctly, the machine must stop when you press it.
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01103040 1004 OPERATING 4. Safety Notice Date Page HANDBOOK This page is left blank on purpose.
01103040 1004 OPERATING 5. Operating incidents Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Encountered problem Cause of problem Solution Your washing is not rinsed correctly Check rinsing with a 1 % The linen remains stuck phenolphthalein solution diluted in to the cylinder alcohol. If this colorless liquid turns to pink on the washing as it comes out of the washing machine, and it still contains detergents.
1004 01103040 OPERATING 5. Operating incidents Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Encountered problem Cause of problem Solution Check the temperature preselection. The heating does not work, or works badly Check the safety thermostat. Check to see if the panel is showing Check the panel’s sensors.
01103040 1004 OPERATING 5. Operating incidents Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Encountered problem Cause of problem Solution The machine temperature Check the sensor in the thermostat regulation system. drops Check the thermostat by measuring the cylinder temperature with a thermometer. Check that the regulation shoe is in contact with the cylinder.
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1004 01103040 OPERATING 5. Operating incidents Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Linen colouring • The brown coloring is due to detergent residues, and will disappear at the next washing. • Colouring caused by the temperature being too high is permanent. Reduce the ironing temperature or increase the ironing speed.
01103040 0905 OPERATING 6. Maintenance Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Preventive maintenance CAREFUL SHUT OFF THE POWER SUPPLY OF THE MACHINE BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR INTERVENTION IS CARRIED OUT AND MAKE SURE THAT THE CYLIN- DER IS COLD. DAILY (8 H.) Check that the finger protection is working.
01103040 0905 OPERATING 6. Maintenance Notice Date Page HANDBOOK ONCE A YEAR (2000 H.) Check if the cylinder has any deposits of detergent or lime. Clean if necessary. Check and clean the outer pipes. Clean the fluff filter with suction device. Clean the cover filter with suction device.
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01103040 0905 OPERATING 6. Maintenance Notice Date Page HANDBOOK SAFETY Any repairing or maintenance operation should be carried out by a specialist. CAUTION For an optimal service of your ma- chine, execute this instructions at regular intervals and according to the frequency of use.
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01103040 1004 OPERATING 6. Maintenance Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Check of the detaching cords or pressure roller : It is necessary to lift up the upper casing of the machine. Proceed as follows : - Stop the machine. - Dismantle the side casing with the key. - Do not touch the screws (A) which serve as a link with the casing, a screw in each caisson.
01103040 1004 OPERATING 6. Maintenance Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Replacing ironing bands • Remove the feed tray to obtain easy access to the ironing bands. • Remove staples from the two ends of the bands to be replaced and staple the end of the old band with the end of the new band.
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01103040 1004 OPERATING 6. Maintenance Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Motors : The fan motor is permanently lubricated. The movement motor is permanently lubricated. Bearings : Permanently lubricated. Heat control : Make sure that the shoe of the thermostatic control and the safety control devices are always clean and in cylinder contact.
01103040 1004 OPERATING 7. Appendices Notice Date Page HANDBOOK Explanation of graphic symbols A flash of lightning with an arrow at its end displayed inside an equilateral triangle, warns the user about the presence of uninsulated "dangerous current" sufficient in intensity to cause electrocution.
01103040 0905 OPERATING 7. Appendices Notice Date Page HANDBOOK To overcome language barriers, the following Explanation of Washing symbols are symbols used internationally to give you (ISO 3758:2005 standard) guidance and recommendations when washing different textiles. The tub symbolizes washing. Washing The circle symbolizes dry or Dry or water...
01103040 1004 OPERATING 7. Appendices Notice Date Page HANDBOOK The following is a list of correspondences Conversion of measurement units of the main frequently used units, to avoid the need to use measurement unit con- version tables. bar : 1 bar = 100 000 Pa 1 kg/cm²...
01103040 1004 OPERATING 7. Appendices Notice Date Page HANDBOOK LUBRIFICATION TABLE Rolling bearings Rolling bearings Assembly paste Bare gears Flange joints Reducers with Reducers with Circuits and Bearings Bearings hight (fretting Chains shafts Union pipes wheels and gears pneumatic USES temperature corrosion) Thread...
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