Miele FashionMaster User manual

Short Operating Instructions
Steam Ironing System
FashionMaster
These short operating instructions do not replace the general
operating instructions!
It is necessary to get familiar with the handling of the steam ironing system.
Please follow the operating instructions and specially look for the chapter with
the security advices and warnings.
en - US, CA M.-Nr. 10 462 480
Automatic descaling WHAT TO DO WHEN....? Automatic rinsing / Automatic descaling
Automatic rinsing Automatic descaling Automatic descaling What to do when. . . ?
The automatic rinse function clears the steam generator of mineral deposits from the
evaporated water.
The rinsing process takes several minutes. Steam escapes and splashing
noises can be heard.
At the same time, the message Appliance rinsing will be
shown in the display on the tower.
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Start
Preparing for the rinsing process
Set the appliance to its highest working position to allow the removal of the
residual water container later.
If the message Fill water cont. is shown in the display, fill the water container
Only remove the residual water container from the tower when prompted to
do so by the message Empty drawer in the display.
The residual water may still be warm after the rinsing process.
Drain the residual water container.
As long as the residual water container is not inserted into the tower, the dis-
play will show the following message Insert drawer.
Clean and dry the residual water container.
The residual water container is dishwasher-safe or can be washed by hand
using warm water and a little washing-up liquid.
Make sure the metal disks (contacts) at the top of the residual water container
are clean and dry. These metal disks send a signal to the steam ironing system
when the residual water container is full or if it is inserted into the tower.
The disks will not function correctly if they are dirty or damp.
Slide the residual water container back into the tower until the containe clicks
into place.
Steam cannot be produced until the empty residual water container is
replaced in the tower. Steam is only available again when the message
Ready appears in the display .
Start
The steam ironing system must be descaled regularly to ensure that it functions
correctly.
The messages in the display will guide you through the descaling process. The entire de-
scaling process takes approx 90 minutes.
To optimize the descaling process, start the procedure while the system is still cold after
switching on the steam ironing system on. This way, you avoid a delay of up to 3 hours
that may be caused by the cool-down phase.
Descaling process
Remove the steam hose of the iron or the steamer
from the steam connection on the tower.
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Confirm your selection by
pressing the OK button.
Select the following menu option Start descaling.
Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button.
The descaling process starts now.
Fill water container to the mark
Hold the water container by its handle.
Pull the handle down.
Pull the water container upwards and out.
After removing the water container, the message
Add descaler will be shown in the display.
Add descaler
Turn the twist lock on the rear of the water container
counterclockwise and remove the twist lock.
Use fresh tap water to fill the water container (water
temperature approx 15 to 35 °C) to the level marking
line. It is important not to use more or less water to fill
the water container.
Add 1 descaling tablet to the water container.
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Press the OK button to display
the next process step.
The message Insert water cont. is
now shown in the display.
Inserting the water container
Replace the twist lock in the opening of the water container.
Turn the twist lock clockwise until it stops.
The twist lock is now closed.
Put the water container back into the tower.
After about 10 minutes (the time it takes for the descaling tablet to dissolve), the
descaling process begins automatically. Messages in the display will tell you when
to empty the residual water container or when to fill the water container.
During the descaling process, water is pumped into the steam generator at
various times and is drained back again into the residual water container.
Some steam will escape and splashing noises can be heard during this process.
Empty drawer
Set the steam ironing system to its highest working position
to remove the residual water container later.
Remove the residual water container from the tower.
The residual water may still be warm after the rinsing process.
Drain the residual water container.
As long as the residual water container is not inserted into the tower, the display
will show the following message Insert drawer.
Insert drawer
Slide the residual water container back into the tower until the container clicks
into place.
After the pre-rinse phase you will be prompted to carry out further actions. This will
be shown for a few seconds before the pre-rinse phase starts and will be indicated
by the message In 20 min. .
Rinse water container and fill to the mark
Pull the residual water container out of the tower.
As long as the water container is not inserted into the tower, the display will show
the following message  Insert water cont.
Open the twist lock.
Rinse the water container thoroughly. Make sure there are no residues of the de-
scaling tablets remaining in the water container.
Fill the water container with fresh water at least up to the level marking.
Close the twist lock.
Put the water container back into the tower.
Empty drawer 
Remove the residual water container from the tower.
The message Insert drawer is shown in the display.
Drain the residual water container.
Slide the residual water container back into the tower until the container clicks
into place.
Descale
After an activation period of approx. 1hour, the descaling solution is drained from
the steam generator into the residual water container.
The steam generator is then rinsed with water. This rinse cycle takes approx
5minutes. During this time, the Rinsing (5 min) message is displayed.
As soon as the rinse cycle is completed, the water is drained completely into the
residual water container and the message Empty drawer is displayed.
Empty drawer
Remove and empty the residual water container.
The message Insert drawer is now shown in the display.
Rinse the residual water container thoroughly.
The residual water container is dishwasher-safe or can be washed by hand using
warm water and liquid dishsoap.
Dry the residual water container. Make sure that the metal contactdisks (cont-
acts) at the top of the residual water container are cleaned and dried properly.
Slide the residual water container back into the tower until the container clicks
into place.
The message Descaling finished is shown in the display.
Press theOKbutton.
The descaling process is now completed. You can attach the iron or the steamer
back on to the steam connection on the tower.
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With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without
contacting Miele.
Problem Cause Solution
The steam ironing system cannot be
switched on.
The appliance does not have any power. Check whether
– the plug is inserted into the wall socket.
– the fuse in your fuse panel is OK.
After a power outage, the steam
ironing system does not work any-
more.
The steam ironing system is switched o Use the button on the control panel to switch the steam ironing system on.
If a power outage occurred during the automaticrinse, the process will be repeated
when the appli-ance is switched on again.
If the power outage occurred during descaling, the process will be resumed from
the stage at which it was interrupted when the appliance is switched on again.
The height of the ironing board
cannot be adjusted.
The ironing board is not locked into place
on bothsides of the tower.
Use both hands to pull the ironing board up and into the horizontal position until
the locking mechanism audibly clicks into place on both sides of the tower (see
"Assembly").
The iron does not heatup. The appliance is switched o. Use the button on the control panel to switch the steam ironing system on.
The steam hose is not plugged in
properly.
Plug the steam hose into the steam connection onthe tower again
(see "Connection").
The iron has not been used for some
time.
Move the iron or activate the steam button .
The temperature set on the temperature
controller has already been reached.
Set the temperature controller to a higher temperature, if necessary.
The appliance is rinsing. Wait until the rinsing process has been completed (see "Automatic rinsing").
The steam ironing system is damaged. Contact Miele Service.
The steam ironig system cannot be
dismantled.
The appliance is not in its lowest working
position.
Adjust the appliance to its lowest working height.
he residual water container is not inserted
completely and is not locked in place.
Push the residual water container back into thetower until the container locks into
place. Then adjust the steam ironing system to its lowestworking height.
*You will find further information in the operating instructions.

Use the arrow buttonsoron the
control panel to set the water hardness level
in your household.
Confirm your selection by pressing the
OKbutton.
The steam ironing system is now set for the
specified water hardness.
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SWITCH ON / IRON ASSEMBLY Product description
First use Product description Switching on Ironing Dismantling
M.-Nr. 10 462 480 / 01FashionMaster 4216 en - US, CA
Assembly
Please adjust the water hardness
level at first use
Follow the separate operating instructions!
Adjusting the water hardness
Before the water hardness can be set,the
display message Set water hardness... must
be acknowledged by pressing the OK button.
Make sure that the correct water hardness
level is set.
An incorrect setting will invalidate all
warranty claims.
Rotary dial for height adjustment and
dismantling the appliance
Iron resting surface
Steam connection
Steam hose holders
Control panel
Steam hose holder
Iron with steam hose
On/Off button 
Switches the steam ironing system
on or off.
Display
Displays messages and instructions-
for the user.
Arrow button 
The key is illuminated if additional op-
tions are provided, or the display text
exceeds the specified length of a line.
Scrolls the selection down or reduces
values.
Arrow button 
Is illuminated if additional options are
provided or the display text exceeds
the specified length of a line. Scrolls
the selection up or increases values.
OK button
Acknowledges the selection or the
information in the display.
button
This button opens the settings menu.
While in the settings menu, the langua-
ge and the level of the water hardness
can be adjusted or the descaling
process can be started.
The steam ironing system is now assembled.
This is its lowest working position of approx.
32¾" (83 cm) high.
1. Assembly of the steam ironing system
1. Use one hand to pull the release mecha-
nism upwards.
This releases the locking mechanism of the
ironing board and the X-frame folds down.
2. Hold onto the release mechanism and gui-
de the ironing board into a position of approx.
45°.
The ironing board remains in this position by
itself.
3. Use both hands to pull the ironingboard
upwards into a horizontal position until this
audibly clicks into place on both sides of the
tower.
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2. Adjusting the height
The steam ironing system can be adjusted to suit your
personal preference.
Use one of the rotary dials
located on the side of the
tower handle. Turn the dial in
the direction and hold the
dial in position.
At the same time, pull the
handle on the tower upwards
with the other hand or press
the handle down
Do not push down on the ironing board while adjus-
ting the height!
When you have reached your desired working height,
release the rotary dial.
The rotary dial will spring back into the center position.
The ironing board will remain at the adjusted height.
3. Connection
1. Open the (lower) storage com-
partment by swinging the lid
downwards.
2. Remove the power cord from
the (lower) compartment.
3.Insert the power plug into a sui-
table grounded outlet.
4.Guide the power cord through
the groove in the cover.
5. Close the (lower) storage
compartment.
6. Open the lid of the stora-
ge compartment (upper) on the
tower.
7. Take out the iron and the
steam hoseholder.
Close the storage compartment
lid.
8. Plug the steam hose holder
into one of the sockets provided.
9. Insert the plug into the steam
connection.
Guide the steam hose on the rubberring into the
steam hose holder.
Always place the iron on the restingsurface before you
start ironing and when you take a break from iro-
ning. This prevents damaging or discoloration of the
ironing board cover.
Switch on the steam ironing system
Press the button on the control
panel of the tower to turn on the steam
ironing system.
The button is illuminated and the Welco-
me screen appears for several seconds in
the display.
Then the message PreHeating phase will
be displayed. The steam ironing system
starts heating up. During the heatup pha-
se, some steam may be discharged from
the iron.
As soon as the steam ironing system is
ready and steam is available, the message
Ready will be displayed.
Filling the water container
If the water container is empty or not instal-
led in the tower, the message Insert or re-
fill the water container is displayed.
Hold the water container by its handle.
Pull the handle down.
The water container is released from the
retainer.
Pull the water container upwards and out.
Open the twist lock at the rear of the wa-
ter container by turning the lock coun-
terclockwise. Remove the twist lock.
Use fresh tap water to fill the container.
When placing the water containerin the
horizontal position, the water container
can also be filled if the faucet is installed
very low.
Replace the twist lock in the opening of
the water container.
Close the twist lock by turning it clock-
wise as far as it will go.
Put the water container back into the
tower.
The water container can be removed and
refilled at any time (even during the ironing
process).
Never attempt to use solely distilled water
to fill the water container. This can cause
the steam ironing system to malfunction.
Do not use water from a water softener
system.
Do not use condensate (e.g. from other
appliances such as air conditioning units,
dryers).
Never use rainwater.
Do not use additives, (e.g. perfumes, iro-
ning water, starch, carbon dioxide).
Set the ironing temperature
Use the temperature selector on the iron to set the ironing
temperature.
Switching off
To switch off the steam system, press the button on the control panel.
The illuminated button goes out.
If you want to put the ironing system away:
Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Store the power cord in the (lower) compartment or hang it up
on the cord clip.
Dismantling
To dismantle the steam ironing system, the
ironing board must first be placed at its
lowest working height.
Turn one of the rotary dials on the side of
the tower handle as far as it will go in the
direction.
Hold the rotary dial in the position.
The height of the ironing board can now be
adjusted.
Keep holding the rotary dial in the
position and, simultaneously, use the
handle of the tower to push the ironing
board down as far as possible.
Never push on the ironing board to push it
down.
Release the rotary dial.
The rotary dial will spring back into the
center position. 
Turn one of the two rotary dials to the
position as far as it will go.
The ironing board is now unlocked.
Release the rotary dial.
The rotary dial will spring back into the
center position.
Guide the ironing board downwards or
allow it to slide down by itself.
The ironing board will remain in this
position by itself.
Push the ironing board up by the tape-
red end until it is upright and locks into
position on the tower.
Push the protruding end of the
X-frame onto the ironing board until
the frame locks into place.
When selecting the temperature levels Silk/Wool (medium temperature) and Linen/Cot-
ton (high temperature) you can use steam when ironing.
Ironing board X-frame for the ironing board
Iron with the steam hose Iron resting surface
Steam hose holder Power cord
Handle Storage compartment (lower)
Water container for the power cord, the steamer*, the
Tower Steamer*, non-stick soleplate,
Residual water container and the holder for the power cord.
Storage compartment (upper) Wheels
for the iron and the steam hose Release handle
holder. to setup the steam ironing system.
*Standard equipment for steam ironing system
B 3847. Available as optional accessory