Miele B 2312 User manual

Operating instructions
Steam ironing system
B 2312
B 2826
B 2847
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 09 726 700
en - AU, NZ

Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally be
recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not dispose of your old
appliance with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that your old
appliance presents no danger to
children while being stored for
disposal.
Caring for the environment
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Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disposing of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Transporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Assembling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Water hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting the water hardness level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Checking the programmed water hardness level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Switching on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Switching on the steam ironing system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Filling the water container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Water quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
CoolDown function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Auto-off function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Selecting the ironing temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Ironing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Irons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Ironing with steam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Ironing without steam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Ironing with the non-stick sole plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Removing the non-stick sole plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Steam extraction function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Steam inflation function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Automatic switching-on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Heated ironing surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Steamer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Steamer (only on B 2847) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Brush attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Contents
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Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Dismantling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Automatic rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Automatic descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Cleaning the housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Cleaning the sole plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Cleaning the ironing board cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Changing the ironing board cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Cleaning the water filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Non-stick sole plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Ironing board cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Steamer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Cleaning and care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Descaling tablets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Original Miele all purpose microfibre cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Appliance warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Contents
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This appliance complies with all relevant local and national safety
requirements. Improper use of the appliance can, however,
present a risk of both personal injury and material damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important information on its safety, use and
maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that all users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner of
the appliance.
Correct application
~This steam ironing system is designed for domestic use and for
use in similar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed &
breakfasts and other typical living quarters. This does not include
common/shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels,
motels or bed & breakfasts.
~This steam ironing system must only be used to iron textiles which
are marked on the manufacturer's care label as being suitable for
ironing.
~This steam ironing system must only be used as described in
these instructions.
Any other usage is at the owner's risk and could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from
incorrect or improper use or operation.
~This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience or knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person
responsible for their safety.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use.
Safety with children
~Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
~Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
~Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under
the supervision of an adult.
~Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance. Keep children away from the appliance at all
times to avoid the risk of injury.
~While the steam ironing system is being used or cooling down,
keep children away from the steam hose and the mains connection
cable.
~Danger of suffocation! Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene and
plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Dispose of or recycle all packaging safely as soon
as possible.
Technical safety
~Before assembling, check the appliance for visible signs of
damage. Do not operate a damaged appliance. A damaged
appliance is dangerous.
~Check the iron for any damage. Do not use the iron if it has fallen
on the floor, is not sealed or exhibits visible damage.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the connection
data on the data plate (voltage and rated load) matches the mains
electricity supply.
If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
~Completely remove and uncoil the connection cable from its
storage compartment.
~If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a
Miele cable by a Miele approved service technician only.
~Do not use the steam ironing system if the ironing board cover is
damaged.
A damaged ironing board cover could be dangerous.
Do not use the steam ironing system without a fitted ironing board
cover.
The ironing board cover can be ordered as an Original Miele spare
part.
~The electrical safety of this steam ironing system can only be
guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective
earthing system which complies with current local and national
safety regulations.
It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and
regularly tested and, where there is any doubt, the household wiring
system should be inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
~Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
~This appliance complies with all relevant local and national safety
requirements. Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen
dangers for the user, for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs
should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele
spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
~During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
–it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn, or
–it is switched off at the mains fuse, or
–the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is
applicable).
~Do not damage, remove or circumvent the safety features and
operating functions of the steam ironing system.
~Use the steam ironing system only when all removable external
components are fitted and not in direct contact with current-carrying
or movable parts.
~This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct use
,Caution! Danger of burning! The steam escaping from the
iron, the sole plate and the steamer jets are very hot.
~This appliance is intended for domestic use only and is not to be
used for commercial purposes.
~Do not use a steam cleaner or high-pressure cleaner to clean the
steam ironing system.
~Only clean the appliance once it has cooled down.
~Danger of jamming! Do not put hands between moving parts
when assembling, dismantling or adjusting the height of the steam
ironing system.
~Assemble the steam ironing system only on a flat, load-bearing
surface, and only use when the ironing board is in the horizontal
position.
~The ironing board must be assembled to use the iron. The
steamer, however, can be used when the ironing board is folded up.
~Lay the uncoiled connection cable so that it does not present a
tripping risk.
~Do not touch the sole plate or the steamer jets when the
appliance has heated up.
~Do not use distilled water only to fill the water container. This
could result in damage to the steam ironing system.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~Always place the iron with the steam function switched off on the
iron rest so that the sole plate doesn't overhang any side.
Otherwise, there is a risk of burning.
~Danger of burning! The iron rest becomes hot if the iron is left to
rest on it for a long time. Avoid any direct contact with the iron rest
while it is hot. Only touch the handle at the back of the iron rest.
~Danger of burning! Do not direct steam towards people, animals
or any kind of electrical device.
~Danger of burning! Do not attempt to use the steam function on
clothes that are being worn by someone.
The clothes will increase the severity of burns to the skin.
~Never leave the iron or steamer unsupervised while switched on.
Switch off at the wall socket if the appliance is to be left
unsupervised.
~Switch the appliance off before switching off at the wall and
removing the plug.
~Hold the plug, not the connection cable, when disconnecting
from the wall socket.
~Ensure the hot sole plate does not come into contact with either
the connection cable or the steam hose.
~The iron or the steamer must not be connected when the
appliance is being descaled. You do not need to supervise the
appliance during the descaling process.
~The iron must not be stored in the top storage compartment while
it is still connected. This could result in damage to the steam ironing
system.
Warning and Safety instructions
10

~Do not use the residual water drawer as a storage compartment
for accessories.
It must only be used to collect water.
~Do not insert objects into any of the openings of the steam ironing
system.
If an opening is blocked, do not operate the appliance.
~Do not hang laundry on the steam ironing system when it is
folded up.
There is a risk that the appliance will tip over because of the
leverage effect.
~Avoid ironing particularly hard or sharp-edged elements. These
may leave marks on the sole plate.
~Do not place the steam ironing system near petrol, oil or other
flammable substances.
~Use the steam ironing system indoors only within a temperature
range of 10-40 °C.
Temperatures approaching freezing, extreme heat and moisture all
affect the functional capabilities of the steam ironing system.
~Do not store the steam ironing system in rooms susceptible to
frosting, as frozen water in the water container, steam generator and
steam hose may cause damage to the appliance.
Using accessories
~Only use genuine Miele spare parts and accessories with this
appliance. If spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers
are used, this will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept
liability.
Warning and Safety instructions
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aIroning board
bIron with steam hose
cSteam hose holder
dHandle
eWater container
fTower
gResidual water drawer
hStorage compartment (top) for the
iron and steam hose holder
iIroning board X-frame
jIron rest
kMains connection cable
lStorage compartment (base) for the
mains connection cable, the
steamer*, the non-stick sole plate
and the connection cable holder
mCastors
nRelease handle for assembling
*Standard accessory with B 2847.
Available as an optional accessory with
B 2312 and B 2826.
Description of the appliance
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aDial for height adjustment and
dismantling
bIron rest
cSteam connection socket
dSockets for the steam hose holder
eControl panel
fSteam hose holder
gIron with steam hose
hOn/Off sbutton with indicator light
iIndicator light *for when use with
steam is ready
jEmpty water container kindicator
light
kIndicator light lfor when steam
generator is too hot
lIndicator light 2to signal when
residual water drawer is to be
emptied
mDescaling kindicator light
nDescaling jbutton
Description of the appliance
13

The steam ironing system is fitted with
two castors.
These allow the appliance to be pulled
and pushed on flat surfaces while in the
folded up position.
^Hold the steam ironing system by the
handle and tip it slightly towards you
until the castors are free to move.
This makes it easier to transport across
carpet edging, door thresholds and
single steps.
Always transport up and down stairs
with two people. The ironing board
must be at the bottom when
transporting this way.
^Use the handles on the base of the
tower to transport horizontally.
,Do not transport the appliance
with the ironing board at the top.
Otherwise, the locking mechanism
on the tower may come loose and
the ironing board could cause injury
or damage to property.
Transporting
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^Move the steam ironing system to a
desired location.
^Pull the release handle upwards
while holding the handle on the back
of the tower to keep it steady.
The locking mechanism of the tower will
be released and, at the same time, the
X-frame will unfold.
^Hold the release handle pulled out
and guide the ironing board until it
clicks into place at a position of
approx. 45°.
The board will hold independently in
this position.
^Pull the back of the ironing board
upwards with both hands until it
clicks into place at the horizontal
position.
^Ensure the ironing board is engaged
on both sides of the tower.
Otherwise the height of the ironing
board will not be able to be adjusted.
Assembling
15

The steam ironing system is now
assembled.
This is the lowest working position with
a height of 83 cm.
Assembling
16

Height adjustment
You can adjust the steam ironing
system to suit your individual height.
Make sure the mains connection cable
does not become jammed while doing
this.
Ensure the ironing board is locked
into place on both sides of the tower
(see 'Assembling').
Otherwise the height of the ironing
board will not be able to be
adjusted.
^Activate one of the dials located on
either side of the tower by turning it
towards qas far as it will go and
then hold it there.
^At the same time, use your other
hand to pull the handle on the back
of the tower upwards.
or
^Push the handle on the tower
downwards to lower the ironing
board.
Do not push down on the ironing
board itself.
^When the ironing board is at the
required height, release the dial and
it will return to the centre position.
We recommend adjusting the ironing
board to about the height of your hips
in order for you to be able to iron
comfortably.
The ironing board will remain at the set
position until adjusted again.
As an additional means of stabilising
the ironing boad at the required height,
it audibly clicks into place when any
load is placed on it.
The highest working position is approx.
102 cm.
Assembling
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The steam ironing system is supplied
with a mains cable and moulded plug
ready for connection to an AC single
phase supply (220 - 240 V 50-60 Hz).
^Flip open the storage compartment at
the base of the tower.
^Completely remove the connection
cable from the storage compartment.
^Plug the connection cable into a wall
socket.
^Guide the connection cable through
the slot in the lid and then close the
storage compartment.
Take care when closing the lid that
the connection cable doesn't get
caught between the lid and the
housing or between the castor and
the tower.
^Open the lid to the storage
compartment at the top of the tower.
^Take out the iron and the steam hose
holder.
Connecting
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^Close the storage compartment.
^Insert the steam hose holder into one
of the holes provided on either side
of the tower.
Note: Use the hole located on the side
on which you stand while ironing.
The operation of the steam ironing
system is suitable for both left and
right-handed people, as ironing can be
done on either side of the ironing
board.
^Open the steam connection socket
cover by pulling it upwards.
^Connect the iron by plugging the
steam hose into the steam
connection socket.
When doing this, pull back the sliding
switch on the plug of the steam hose
and release it after clicking into the
socket.
^Slot the rubber ring on the steam
hose into the steam hose holder.
Ensure the steam hose is secure
and not twisted.
Connecting
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^To avoid damage or discolouration to
the ironing board cover, always place
the iron on the iron rest during
pauses in ironing.
Condensate may form on the iron rest.
However, this does not affect the
functioning of the steam ironing system.
The *button must be unlocked
before resting the iron.
,The iron must not be stood with
the pointed end facing upwards. It
may tip over and fall off the tower.
Always place the iron with the sole
plate resting against the iron rest.
,Danger of burning! The iron rest
becomes hot if the iron is left to rest
on it for a long time. Avoid any direct
contact with the iron rest while it is
hot. Only touch the handle at the
back of the iron rest.
Connecting
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