i have the Miele. It works great for flat things like sheets, pillowcases, placemats and napkins, towels. Would take too long to do a shirt and easier with an iron.

Thing about these is they are energy hogs. An old one would especially be. If you have solar panels generating electricity then you dont care, otherwise, its a consideration.

I have a lot of old linens and we sheets and everything. So when I have time and get organized I can do an hours work in about 30. minutes.

I like it a lot. The Miele folds somit stores in a corner and i can wheel it out to set up. Essential? No. But useful and a laundry luxury.

I have the B890e also. It is used weekly as I iron my sheets. I am lusting after the Miele HM 16-80 that has steam and goes back to the 220v instead of the 110volt that I have now. Maybe for Christmas!!!

The 890 that I see on Craigs list has a plug that is different than a
typical grounded 110 plug. One of the prongs is on its side. I am told
by the owner that she thinks its 220. My 220 range and dryer don't look
like that. Homepro01 what does your plug look like.
I asked the owner if the iron was purchased in Europe and it was not. So I don't understand the unusual plug

Homepro where do you live? I saw a Miele HM 16 800 professional on Craigslist. But it was 7 hours from me in central iowa.

20 amp plug?

What does a 20 amp plug mean?

Search images for a 20 amp plug or a 20 amp receptacle. That sounds like what you are describing with the prong turned. It's still 110, but the breaker and wiring is heavier than your normal 15 amp receptacles.

Gotch ya, I have these kinds of receptacles in my kitchen. I didn't know. I did ask the electrician to really beef up my kitchen for appliances, and I know I had 20 amps for the wiring. I just didn't know there was a special cord for these appliances. Thanks for the help aa62579 (your name sounds so technical :)

I have the same three prong as Rococogurl and is not a 20amp plug. I have a 20amp plug on my espresso maker. The Miele plug is a standard 110V 15amp 3 plug. It does get hot when in heavy use. When I get home, I will put up a picture. I took a look at the craigslist listing both for the HM 16-80 and the B890. These both appear to have replacement cords on them. I learned a few years ago about manufacturer recycled items. When the manufacturer has a damaged item that cannot be sold as new, they sell them to resellers but the item is missing the manufacturer information plate like the model number, serial number, etc. They may also cut off the cords for the item. I don't know the reason for this but it is a way of the manufacturer identifying items that they will not warranty. I am not sure that is the case with these two items but there is a B990 i believe on my local craigslist and it has the same type of cord that I have. The Miele cord is not black and the plug is molded into the cord. You can sort of see it in the second picture.

For the one you are interested in, I would ask for a picture of the information plate on the bottom of the roller. This will give you the model number and also includes the voltage specification.

i attached my picture below

Good luck!

Homepro and Rococogurl, thank you so much for your information. It really helps. Very interesting about the resellers, manufacture's plate, and the electrical cord.

I have my eye on an Ironrite that is rather close to me and very clean. It is old but is reported to be in excellent condition. The price is way cheaper too. The only draw back is the size, as it is rather bulky. I don't really want to spend $$$ on something that I am just testing. I love machines and that is partly driving this craze I am having. As it stand now, I will most likely look at the Ironrite and possibly buy. If I find that I want to upgrade in the future, I will buy a new Miele, knowing now about the resalers.

The B890 was reported to have been bought new. I haven't heard back from the HM 16-80 seller.

Hi

As you know I got the B 890 ironer from Miele and love it, but if I were to buy today I would buy the Miele ironer with steam because I usually dry my laundry dry and then sprey it with a sprey bottle to dampen it all Before ironing it or putting it in the mangle to get a good end result.

Homepro interesting, I just got the picture from the seller of the B890 and it states that it is AC 220-240v 50-60hz where yours states 110v. The 3rd line down from the top (where yours is blacked out) has a long line of #s followed by USA. Further down my pic shows 15A. I guess I will just have to post the pic, give me a minute to down load it to my computer...

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Linus, there is the other model, HM 16 800 professional, that does have steam I believe. But I haven't heard back from that seller. I might email them again, but they are a very long way away from me. Linus, what do you think of the information on the picture I posted?

Enduring,

I remember that there was a 220v model but I thought it had a different model number. The 220v is a great ironer,. If you can't find the steam model, this will be the second best choice.

Oh heck, thanks homepro, now you've done it, given my hope and another darned option to chase. I want a simpler life but I just don't let myself have it. the trip to minnisota is a 4 hour trip but I love the trip. I can make it a fun trip.

Wait Homepro, this is a 220v outlet isn't it. I would have to get the electrician in to install one of those. I could wrangle that I suppose. So do 110 and 220 both utilize 15amps? I know little about electricity. Its a good thing.

ps, what are your thoughts about the pricing on this unit? - since you went to the craigslist and saw it.

Sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday. May as well spend the night in Minnesota and have a great dinner! Maybe visit an outlet for some new sheets to experiment with on your new iron:-)

The pricing is not bad. It is 15amp even for the 220v. An electrician will have to put in an outlet for you. The only concern is the plug. Did you get a picture of the plug?

Enduring

What is it that you want me to look at?

The plate on the pic that arent blocket is the model I got I think, gonna check tomorrow when in the laundryroom. I dont think that they are energy hogs as someone said. Our irons here in sweden has about 2000-2500 watts so it the same.

Homepro and Linus, craigslist seller says she bought the 890 new, used it, and now doesn't iron anymore. She stated that she did not get it from a reseller. I have included the pics of the plug with her hand for reference :) She said it was like a washer plug. She didn't clarify that comment.

Does that say 20A 250V on it?

@enduring... you can go to Home Depot or Lowes, and buy a 120v replacement plug and try it.

Will it explode into a million pieces, when you plug it in? I'm not too sure :(

@aa62579, Yes this says 20A 250V. What does that mean ?

I'm still on to go look at a much cheaper Ironrite that is only 1.5 hours away and a LOT cheaper.

That is not a Miele plug. You cannot change it to a 110v plug. It us a 220v appliance. You can call Miele and ask for a replacement plug price and part list so you can see what the part looks like. I think I may now know why people changed the plug. I have a Miele washer and dryer and they use the outlet style that Miele recommends. I am not sure the Miele configuration for the NEMA plug is what is usually in most people's homes. So the individuals must have cut off the Miele plug and replaced it with the American style dryer plug which is also 220v. I have the right plugs for my washer since the house did not come with 220v outlets to start with. Since you will have to have an electrician come out and install the outlet, you can have him replace the plug too if you want

Good luck!

I think it is a fairly common type of plug. I am pretty certain it is what is on my in-laws 220v window air-conditioner unit.

Plugs... http://www.frentzandsons.com/Hardware%20References/plugandreceptacleconfiguratio.htm

If you look at this link, look at page 2, middle of the way down in the box. It says the miele rotary iron comes with a NEMA 6-20P, which, if you look at the above link, is what you have.

http://www.mieleusa.com/manuals_pdf/Residential/Rotary_Irons/Quick_Guide_Rotary_Iron.pdf

I am about ready to give up on this option, due to travel, expense, and fuss. The electrician wont be an issue though.

When I had my elecrical outlet wired for my Miele dryer I can't remember what kind I got put in. I can't remember if I had an option from Miele for prong configuration either.

I think I will take a look at the dryer outlet, hidden behind my cabinet (I can break it down to access) I had thought that could be an option over getting a wire job, just unplug the dryer and plug the rotary iron in.

Thanks for taking the time Homepro. Today I have an option to see a very clean nice looking Ironrite, for $245. But it seems bulky and combersome. The plus side, is that it is so much less money. It has been well regarded workhorse in the years past. I could try out the mangle lifestyle without a large investment. Soooo....

Thanks Aa62579, Yes I believe the craigslist Miele has a 6-20p, when I looked up images on the internet earlier today. Thanks for the Miele pdf. I looked earlier and couldn't find any info on plug configuration. So this Miele that I am seeing on Craigslist must be an earlier version because it is 220v and not the 110v that is now available. I know that they don't sell the 890 any longer, which is what the one I am looking at is.

aa62579,

It is not the plug configuration that is the issue. I am just making a statement that this is not the original Miele plug. This is a clear replacement. The Miele plug does not have exposed screws. If i remember correctly, this is what the Miele plug looked like. This is just information for next person looking at these machines. I think you can get a new cord from Miele with the Miele attached plug. Having said all that, i am not sure what the impact of the new plug is, it may be nothing at all.

Enduring, give the Ironrite a try and see what you think. There will be more Mieles along the way. The 220v iron is much more powerful than the 110v unit so that would be my first choice.

Best of luck!

THANKS homepro for your support. I see the plug, thanks for linking. I looked at my dryer plug and it is huge, but similar in integrated style as the one you posted. My dryer plug has 4 prongs, so is different.

The posting for the Miele in Minnisota, is too vague for me, and along with your information, I am going to pass. I don't like the fact that the dial is dirty. If a seller doesn't spiffy up an item, it sends red flags-a-wave'n. I think that has bothered me the most with this listing. There is a pro model down by St. Louis, but that is tooooo far away, and he/she hasn't returned 2 emails I've sent.

This morning I've been milling around the house trying to figure out where I would keep an Ironrite. I live in a small house that is fully furnished. In the spare/guest bedroom, I can move my treadle sewing machine away from one area to another and place the Iron right in the spot, allowing full functioning of both. But it does fill up the room a bit. I don't want to put it in the basement.

I found the best video! This is the style of the Ironrite that I am looking at, but the one I'm looking at is in really nice condition (new cord too)

Enjoy.
"Mangle Love"

Craigs List Ironrite for sale

Enduring,

I love the light on the ironrite! That is so cool! I have to think about retrofitting a light on the Miele:-)

You always have to go with your instincts on these things. I live in a small house also and I am always looking for things to do double duty. I guess I should not mention that I also have a Laurastar iron that is the bees knees ;-) Does this mean you are not going to Minnesota?

Not going to minnesota. The ironrite ill be looking at does not have that light. Beautiful iron, thanks for sharing that decadence !

I realize this is a 2015 post, but if he still had it, I'd love to buy it and I'd pay for shipping to Kansas City, MO 64116. Annie different.agenda@yahoo.com

Annie, are you talking about the iron rite pictured in my initial post? I don't know if he still has it or not. Central Iowa is only about 3 hours away, you could drive it, easy.