Miele B 990 Manual

Operating instructions
Rotary Iron
B 990
To prevent accidents
and machine damage,
read these instructions
before
Installation or use.M.-Nr. 07 247 290en - US, CA 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Guide to the Rotary Iron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Moving the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Transport strut.....................................................8
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10...

Read the operating instructions
carefully before using this appliance
for the first time. They contain
important information about the
safety, use and maintenance of the
appliance. Please read this booklet
carefully to prevent accidents and
machine damage.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place for reference, and pass them
on to any future user.
Appropriate use
~This appliance is intended for
residential use only. Use only as
described in this Operating manual.
~This rotary iron is intended for
ironing...

~Before connecting the appliance,
ensure that the technical data on the
data plate (fusing, voltage and
frequency) match the household
electrical supply. If in doubt, consult an
electrician.
~Do not use an extension cord to
connect this appliance to electricity.
Extension cords do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).
~Defective components should be
replaced by Miele original spare parts
only. Only with these parts can the
manufacturer guarantee the safety of...

~The swing out bar is only to be used
to hang laundry. Swing it back immedi
-
ately after use. Take care not to press
down on the bar when it is swung out.
This could tip over the rotary iron.
~Turn the appliance off before
removing the plug from the electrical
outlet.
~Pull only on the plug and not on the
power cord.
~Do not lay the power cord over the
heater plate when it is heated. This
could damage the cord - danger of
electric shock.
Use the cable holders attached to the
appliance to secure the...

aTemperature selector
bEmergency release
cControl panel
dRelease catch
ePower cord
fFoot pedalgIroning table
hBar for hanging ironed laundry
iFeed board
jRoller (with ironing cover)
kHeater plate
lFinger guard
Guide to the Rotary Iron
6
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Control panel
aRoller speed selector
bOn-Off indicator 0-IcOn-Off button 0-I
for turning the rotary iron on and off
dTemperature indicator
oC
Guide to the Rotary Iron
7
a
b
c d 

Transport strut
^Pull the transport strut out (see
illustration).
Keep the transport strut in a safe place.
It must be re-fitted if the appliance has
to be moved again (e.g. when moving
to a new home).
If the transport strut is in place, only
transport the rotary iron in a folded
position.
Moving the appliance
The rotary iron has four rollers.
^Hold the rotary iron with the ironing
table and push or pull to move it.
To steer and to overcome obstacles
like carpet edges and doorways:
^Slightly tilt the...

^Hold the ironing table and release the
catch, located on the right hand side
at the back, underneath the ironing
table.^Swing the top section of the rotary
iron to the side until it clicks
horizontally into position.
Moving the appliance
9 

Power cord
The power cord is wound around a
hook underneath the ironing table.
^Unwind the cord.
,Do not insert the plug into the
electrical socket yet.
* The plug shown is for illustration only.
Dust cover
The dust cover which protects the roller
during transportation must be removed.
^First remove the feed board by lifting
it out of the right hand holder, then
pull it out to the left of the roller.
^Plug the appliance in and turn it on.
The heater plate will rise
automatically.
^
The protective dust...