Cleaning And Care; Waxing The Heater Plate; Pick-Off Bands - Miele MM 50-175 Operating Instructions Manual

Regular cleaning of the heater plate is
essential for the protection of the motor and
the roller cover, and helps to prolong the life
of the machine.

Waxing the heater plate

To maintain the smooth surface of the heater
plate it must be waxed on a regular basis
with an ironer waxing cloth. Not waxing the
heater plate sufficiently can lead to
problems with the roller drive motor.
Wax
Sprinkle the special wax into the centre of a
thin piece of cloth.
Direction of feed
Fold over the ends, then run the cloth
through the ironer as if it were an item of
laundry. Keep the folded ends of the cloth
towards the roller.
Feed the cloth into the machine repeatedly,
moving along the whole width of the roller
from left to right.
When waxing the heater plate select a
temperature setting between 180 - 200 °C
and the slowest roller speed.
M.-Nr. 05 567 240 /03

Cleaning and care

When cleaning the heater plate, select the
lowest temperature setting and the slowest
roller speed.
A special ironer cleaning cloth and wax can
be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts
Department.
Cleaning the heater plate
Limescale and starch deposits can stick to
the heater plate. The heater plate therefore
needs to be cleaned 1-3 times a week,
depending on the degree of soiling.
For light soiling, clean with Cleanpaste on a
wax cloth.
For heavier soiling, use a cleaning cloth
together with a cleaning mat.
The heater plate should always be waxed
after it has been cleaned.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or
abrasive cleaning cloths.
See the Miele Ironing Handbook for more
details.

Pick-off bands

If you want to clean the pick-off bands or the
roller covering, re-cover the roller or iron for
a short period without using the pick-off
bands this attachment can be raised
upright.
The tips of the pick-off bands need to be
cleaned occasionally to remove the build-up
of residues such as starch. Regular cleaning
ensures smooth operation.
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