Miele B 990 Manual

							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
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							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
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							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
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							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
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							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
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							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
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							,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.
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							^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.
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							^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
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							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
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