Testing The Finger Guard - Miele HM1680D Operating Instructions Manual

Before using for the first time
Pulling into shape and smoothing
out
^ Pull the dampened laundry into
shape as usual.
^ Smooth out any ribbons, straps,
seams, and hems.
^ Large items such as table cloths, bed
linens, etc., should be folded
lengthways into a number of pleats
so that they can be ironed as easily
as possible.
Sorting
Sort the laundry according to how
much heat is required, and then
according to flat and shaped pieces.
Start ironing at a lower temperature and
gradually increase the temperature
according to the fabric being ironed.
Minimum Iron
(Perlon, Nylon, etc.) ß
Woolens, Silk
Cottons, Linen
^ Iron starched items last to avoid
starch deposits on other items.
Using the iron for the first time:
You may notice some unevenness on
the roller. This is normal, and will
smooth itself out after approx. 3 hours
of use.
This will keep the under padding mostly
free of creases.
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Testing the finger guard

The finger guard is a safety feature,
and should be checked every time
the rotary iron is used.
^ With the iron turned on, press the foot
pedal all the way down.
The heater plate comes down onto the
rotating roller.
^ If you lift the finger guard now, the
roller stops rotating and the heater
plate rises.
^ Let go of the finger guard and
remove your foot from the foot pedal.
^ Now press the foot pedal down
again.
The heater plate lowers and the roller
rotates.