Miele B 990 Manual
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Tablecloths ^Avoid folds by ironing the middle first. ^Place the tablecloth crossways so that the ends hang over to the left and right. ^Iron the middle section. ^ Fold in half with unironed edges together and place over the left end of the roller with the ironed middle section hanging over the edge to prevent creasing. Then pass both sides of the non ironed sections through the rotary iron. Napkins, hand towels ^Lay the item with the straight grain of the fabric to the feed board. This will prevent it from losing its shape and will be easier to fold. Pass handkerchiefs diagonally through the rotary iron and, if necessary, fold them and then iron again. ^Please use the whole length of the roller. Sheets and bedspreads Sheets may be ironed like tablecloths, or if a lengthwise fold is acceptable, fold the sheet together lengthwise and iron it on both sides. To accentuate embroidery and raised patterns on bedspreads, iron first in one direction and then in the other. Pillow cases ^Lay the pillowcase on the feeder plate, position under the heater plate and iron in one step. ^ If the open end has buttons, only pass it through the rotary iron if the buttons are heat resistant. Ironing Tips 21
Duvet covers If the duvet cover has buttons at the open end, iron the buttons first. Note: Only pass this end through the rotary iron if the buttons are heat-resistant. ^Start the first run by carefully feeding this end in first on the left side of the roller, taking care not to damage any buttons.To iron without a fold ^It is best to iron the cover in two runs lengthwise. If folds are acceptable ^ Fold the duvet cover lengthwise and iron both sides. Ironing Tips 22
Shirts ^Remove the feed board to iron shirts. 1. Shoulder yoke ^Arrange the yoke, collar first, on the roller and smooth out. ^Hot press the yoke. 2. Collar The collar is ironed on both sides using the left hand end of the roller. Stop ironing when the button comes to the heater plate.^Then turn down the collar and press lightly, holding taut. 3. Front sides ^Lay the button hole front on the left hand end of the roller with the side seam along the edge of the roller. ^Iron from the button hem up to the armhole. ^Now move the shirt out and iron past the armhole to the side seam. ^ Iron the button side inside out so the buttons are pressed into the cushioned surface of the roller. Ironing Tips 23
4. Back ^Start at the side seam. Pull the shirt over the roller as far as the arm hole. Smooth it out. ^Starting from the side seam iron past the armhole, then pull the shirt further onto the roller and iron the full back length to the second arm hole. ^ Pull the shirt further down the roller and iron past the arm hole.5. Cuffs and sleeves ^First iron both sides of the cuff on the left edge of the roller. Fold double-cuffs with one button hole placed over the other one and press lightly. ^Smooth out the sleeve and place it on the edge of the roller. ^ Iron the arm from the edge of the cuff to the underarm. Shift diagonally to iron the full width of the arm hole. Ironing Tips 24
Pants Ironing pants and jeans ^Iron the upper part from waistband to inseam of pants and jeans in sections. Set on a slow speed. ^Iron the legs from hem to inseam one leg after another. Pressing woolen and dress pants ^ Lay the pant legs separately on the roller. Let the upper part hang down over the left hand edge of the roller. ^ Cover with a damp cloth. Then turn the roller by hand until the part of the pants to be pressed is covered by the heater plate. ^ Press each leg from both sides starting from the crease. Skirts These are best ironed without the feed board. ^Pull the skirt over the roller from the hem to the waistband. ^Lay a damp cloth over it. ^Iron each section of the skirt in turn. Ironing Tips 25
Turn the iron off and unplug it from the outlet before performing any maintenance work. Cleaning the heater plate ^Check that the temperature selector is set g (cold). ^Allow the heater plate to cool before cleaning. ^Pull the emergency release lever up to make sure easier cleaning. ^Clean lime or starch deposits from the heater plate using a non abrasive household cleaner. Avoid spraying the heater plate. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Cleaning the casing ^Depending on soiling, the casing can be wiped down with a dry or damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Washing or replacing the iron cover It is normal for the ironing cover on the roller to become slightly brown with use. ^Wash the cover with a hot temperature program (140°F [60°C]). If the cover looks worn and used, it can be easily replaced. Ironing covers are available at your Miele dealer or Miele. Cleaning and Care 26
,The ironing cover should only be changed when the appliance is cold. ^Remove the feed board. ^Untie the old ironing cover cords at each end of the roller. ^ Unwind the old ironing cover.^Completely unwind the padding cover attached to the roller and let it hang down smoothly. ^ Hold the corners of the padding cover, pull taut and keeping taut lay over the heater plate. The slot which holds the ironing cover is now at the top. Cleaning and Care 27
^Insert the long edge of the new ironing cover into the retaining slot with the side seams inside (upside down). Keep side ties hanging free and smooth out. ^ Turn the roller by hand in the direction you iron (see arrow) until the retaining slot is at the bottom. ^ Turn the rotary iron on.^Press the foot pedal and iron the new cloth around. Do not let the cords get under the cloth as it turns. After the roller has gone through three or four revolutions and the end of the ironing cover is under the heater plate: ^Turn the rotary iron off while keeping the foot pedal pressed down. The ironing cover is held firmly in place with the heater plate which is still lowered. Cleaning and Care 28
^Tighten the cords at the left and right hand sides of the roller, tie together and tuck in. ^Put the feed board back in place. ^Turn the rotary iron on - the heater plate will rise. Cleaning and Care 29
Repairs should only be carried out by an authorized technician in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause injury or appliance damage. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for unauthorized work. The rotary iron does not turn on. Possible fault Solution The rotary iron has no power. Plug the machine in and check if the circuit breaker has tripped. The laundry is not properly or poorly pulled in. Possible fault Solution This tends to happen when ironing delicate items with a new machine.Continue ironing, the issue is usually resolved after 5-10 minutes of ironing. New iron cover A new rotary iron cover should be washed at 140°F (60°C) for the laundry to be ideally pulled in. Lime or starch deposits on the heater plate.Clean with household cleaners or dishwasher detergent. Creases/Folds occur Possible fault Solution The heater plate is soiled (lime deposits).Clean the heater plate with household cleaners or dishwasher detergent. The rotary iron cover is heavily soiled. Possible fault Solution Deposits Wash the iron cover with household detergent at 140°F (60°C) or replace with a new one. See Washing or replacing the ironing cover. The heater plate does not press on the roller. Possible fault Solution The emergency release was activated. Press the emergency release down (see Power failure). Frequently asked questions 30