Miele Ironer Advice - 120v Version

[launderess]

Someone asked me about the Miele, 120v ironers, and had to admit knew nothing about them, so thought I would try the group.

Did say assume they work as well as any 220v powered ironer, or indeed any of the vintage ironers from back in the day, which all ran on 120v in the States, but other than that hadn't a clue.

While researching the matter, noticed some websites dealers that sell the Miele 120v unit, state it may take several passes to completely remove moisture from items being ironed. Do know from the using my Ironrite, that if items are too damp (and there is not very much leeway), then yes, it will take several passes to smoothly iron. However my Pfaff ironer, with 2300watts at 220v of heating power will iron and dry even the most heavy linen or cotton items with on go. In fact have learned to use the "Wool" setting for certian cottons or risk scorching, (you can smell the fabric actually burning as it passes over the heating plate).

TIA for thoughts and opinions.

L.

 

[askomiele]

Its all about how wet your laundry goes in the machine. I use some times a flatwork ironer in the laundromat. When ironing kitchen towels or sheets fresh from the washers (spin speede 1200rpm) I have to pass them at least twice.. then the are completly dry. Some times I tumble them for 20 min so thay are warm so they iron faster.
Dunno if this gonna help! But I would love one but I'm not impressed by the time saving factor...

 

[andyelectrolux]

Hi Launderess

I am a Miele dealer and I do have the 120 v unit. If the item being ironed is more than lightly damp, then yes, it will take a few passes. I keep a spray bottle with the iron as I have found that I have to mist just about anything I'm ironing for good results. Usually that light mist level of moisture is dried with one pass. If you have any other questions about the ironer, feel free to ask. I brought one to the Omaha Wash In in Septemer. Here is a pic of our very own Chestermikeuk taking it for a spin. I'm standing in the background giving somebody the lowdown on rotary ironing.

 

[launderess]

Thanks Andy!

Then pretty much the results are like using an Ironrite or vintage mangle, though not overly concerened with UL listings many vintage ironers pulled 1500 or even 1600 watts of power on a 15amp circut, something don't think that would fly today.

My Pfaff ironer when set to "high" will iron heavy "wet" linen with one pass on each side. While not dripping wet, linen needs to be wetter than cotton for good ironing results. Also suspect since my ironer has built in steam (from a boiler), it runs hotter to make sure laundry dampened by the steam is properly dried/ironed as it passes; otherwise one would have to turn off the steam and repeat ironing to dry.

Will pass along the suggestions, but speaking for myself, cannot justify bringing in yet another ironer, and am rather partial to the heating from below system, both the Ironrite and Pfaff ironer use.

AskoMiele,

Using an ironer to do flatwork or any laundry is a trade off in time savings versus results. Commercial laundries may have several levels of service, where laundry is either not ironed, put through the ironers only, and finally put through the ironers but hand finished (mainly the flanges, hems and selvages). Since I have a huge ironing table, can do large items of flatwork rather quickly if they are folded properly. However sometimes just do not feel like standing for hours running though six or ten flat sheets, 14 pillow slips and other flat work from the week's wash.

 

[gansky1]

That Miele ironer was a joy to use - I loved the over-sized roll and plate and the foot-control was so easy. My friend Don irons all his linens and I thought sure would grab the checkbook when he used the Miele here, but alas, he didn't get a chance as there was a line of people waiting for their turn.