Miele B 990 Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions Rotary ironer B 990 en - GB To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions carefully before installing and M.-Nr. 07 660 080 using it for the first time. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Guide to the appliance ..........4 Warning and Safety instructions . - Page 3 Contents Electrical connection U.K..........32 Technical data .
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Page 4: Guide To The Appliance
Guide to the appliance a Temperature selector g Ironing table b Emergency release h Hanging bar c Control panel i Feed-in table d Release catch j Roller e Mains connection cable k Heater plate f Foot pedal l Finger guard... - Page 5 Guide to the appliance Control panel c "On-Off" button I-0 a Roller speed selector b "On-Off" indicator light C "Temperature" indicator light...
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Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions
Keep these instructions in a safe If the supply cord is damaged, it place and ensure that new users are must be replaced by a Miele approved familiar with the content. Pass them service technician to avoid a hazard. on to any future owner. - Page 7 Wide sleeves, unforeseen dangers for the user, for apron straps, scarves and ties etc. which Miele cannot accept liability. could be taken in by the roller. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician.
- Page 8 Using accessories Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele. If spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, this will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.
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Page 9: Caring For The Environment
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. -
Page 10: Moving The Ironer
Moving the ironer Safety Do not remove the safety device until the ironer has been set up on its rollers. ^ To remove it simply pull it off. Store it in a safe place for future use. It should be fitted to the ironer again before moving it (e.g. -
Page 11: Moving The Ironer
Moving the ironer The ironer is fitted with four rollers. ^ Hold the ironing table securely and pull on the release catch situated at ^ Hold the ironer by the ironing table to the back of the ironing table on the push it or to pull it towards you. -
Page 12: Before Using For The First Time
Before using for the first time Dust cover Connection cable The mains connection cable is wound The dust cover which protects the roller round a hook underneath the ironing during transit has to be removed. table. ^ First remove the feed-in table by Unwind the cable. - Page 13 Before using for the first time Then insert the plug in the socket and switch the ironer on. The heater plate will rise automatically. ^ An adhesive label for the temperature selector (see illustration) is supplied separately. Please stick this around the temperature selector.
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Page 14: Before Ironing
Before ironing Preparation of the working Preparing the laundry area Correct preparation of the laundry is essential for successful ironing. Before ironing, the laundry should be: – damped down – pulled into shape and smoothed out – sorted Damping down The laundry needs to be sufficiently damp, so that when it is passed just once through the rotary ironer at the... -
Page 15: Checking The Effectiveness Of The Finger Guard
Before ironing Checking the effectiveness of Pulling into shape and smoothing the finger guard Pull the dampened laundry into shape The finger guard is a safety feature and as usual. should always be checked before the ironer is used. Smooth out ties, straps, seams and hems. -
Page 16: Ironing
Ironing Switching on and off Material Temperature symbol range ß Minimum iron / temperature Synthetics ßß Woollens / Medium Silks temperature ßßß Linen / High Cottons temperature 40 - 60°C The I-0 "On-Off" button is used for switching the ironer on and off. To switch on ^ Press the I-0 button in –... -
Page 17: Select The Roller Speed
Ironing Select the roller speed Ironing There are 5 roller speed settings, from The ironing process is controlled by the low (approx. 2 m/min) to high (approx. foot pedal which has three positions: 4.5 m/min). A low speed makes it easier to iron complicated articles such as shirts and blouses. -
Page 18: Feeding Laundry In
Ironing Feeding laundry in Removing the feed-in table ^ Arrange laundry along the feed-in The feed-in table can be removed when table so that it is straight and smooth. ironing shaped garments, e.g. skirts. ^ Then carefully turn the roller by hand ^ First lift it out of the right hand holder, until the laundry makes contact with and then pull it out to the left of the... -
Page 19: After Ironing
Ironing Power cut For small items, e.g. handkerchiefs, alternate between using the right and left hand sides of the roller. In the event of a power cut activate the emergency release. Items with raised buttons should be ironed face down on to the roller so that If there is a power cut whilst you are they are pressed into the cushioned ironing the heater plate will stay in... -
Page 20: Ironing Tips
Ironing tips The following tips are intended as helpful suggestions to get you started. With practice you will probably find alternative ways of ironing which suit your style of working. Tea towels, hand towels, handkerchiefs, serviettes etc. Place on the ironing table with the straight grain of the fabric to the feed board. -
Page 21: Duvet Covers
Ironing tips Duvet covers Pillow cases ^ First do up poppers and buttons and feed this end through the ironer first. Then iron the whole pillow case from both sides. Shirts Remove the feed-in table for ironing shirts. Iron in the following order: ^ Sleeves and cuffs ^ First do up poppers and buttons. - Page 22 Ironing tips Sleeves and cuffs Back / shoulder yoke ^ Pull sleeves smooth ready for ironing. Shirts with a shoulder yoke: Do not iron the cuff yet. ^ Fold the yoke along the back seam. ^ Iron the sleeves from the cuff seam to ^ Place the shirt side on to the roller the underarm seam.
- Page 23 Ironing tips Back Front Iron the back in two sections, from the The fronts are ironed in one pass middle to the side seams. together with the lower section of the back up to the armhole seam. ^ Start with the front left. ^ Pull the shirt over the roller as far as the yoke seam - or to the collar seam on shirts without a yoke - and smooth...
- Page 24 Ironing tips Collar Pyjamas Iron the collar from both sides. Do not Pyjamas tops should be ironed iron any buttons! following instructions for shirts. Iron trouser legs on pyjamas separately. ^ Iron one leg from the front and the other from the back. ^ Iron from the top to the bottom.
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Page 25: Pressing Trousers
Ironing tips Pressing trousers ^ Press each leg separately. Let the top of the trousers hang over the edge of the roller. ^ Cover with a damp cloth and turn the roller by hand until the trouser leg is covered by the heater plate. ^ Press to iron, then do the same to the other trouser leg. -
Page 26: Maintenance And Care
Depending on how dirty it is, the casing Replacement ironing covers are can be wiped down with a dry or a available from your Miele dealer or the damp cloth. Miele Spare Parts Department. Do not use any abrasive cleaning... -
Page 27: Replacing The Ironing Cover
Maintenance and care Replacing the ironing cover The ironing cover should only be changed when the appliance is cold. ^ Removing the feed-in table. ^ Completely unwind the cotton undercloth attached to the roller and let it hang down smoothly. ^ Undo the cords at each end of the roller cover. - Page 28 Maintenance and care ^ Switch on the ironer. When the ironer is switched on, the heater plate heats up immediately. The temperature selector must be turned to the l setting. ^ Insert the raw edge of the new ironing cloth into the retaining slot with the wrong side down.
- Page 29 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 ironer while keeping the foot pedal pressed down. The ironing cover is held firmly in place by the heater plate which is still lowered.
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Page 30: Problem Solving Guide
Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the ironer, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. -
Page 31: After Sales Service
After sales service In the event of a fault, please contact: N.B. A call-out charge will be – your Miele dealer or applied for unnecessary service – the nearest Miele Service visits where the problem could have Department, (see address on the been rectified as described in this instruction manual. -
Page 32: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be refitted when All electrical work should be carried out changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with is lost, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained. -
Page 33: Technical Data
Technical data Height 95.9 (folded up 105.2) cm Width 98.5 (folded up 50) cm Depth 38.0 cm Weight 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... - Page 36 M.-Nr. 07 660 080 / 00 Alteration rights reserved/3009...