Miele B 2312 User manual

Operating instructions
Fashion Master
(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, set up
and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 09 829 300
en-GB

Disposal of the packing
material
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also 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 therefore dispose of it with your
household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
Caring for our environment
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Caring for our environment .........................................2
Disposal of your old appliance ........................................2
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................5
Guide to the appliance ............................................12
Moving the Fashion Master.........................................14
Assembling .....................................................15
Adjusting the height................................................17
Connection ......................................................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 Fashion Master......................................24
Filling the water container ...........................................24
Water quality ...................................................26
CoolDown function.................................................27
Auto-Off function ..................................................27
Selecting the temperature for ironing ..................................28
Ironing..........................................................30
Iron.............................................................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
Suction function ................................................33
Blow function ..................................................33
Automatic switch on/off...........................................33
Memory function ................................................33
Heated ironing surface .............................................33
Steamer.........................................................34
Steamer (B 2847 only) ..............................................34
Brush attachment ...............................................36
Contents
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Switching off ....................................................37
Storage .........................................................38
Cleaning and care ................................................41
Automatic rinse ...................................................41
Cleaning and care ................................................52
Cleaning the casing................................................52
Cleaning the sole plate of the iron .....................................52
Cleaning the ironing table cover ......................................53
Replacing the ironing table cover .....................................53
Cleaning the water filter .............................................54
Optional accessories..............................................56
Accessories ......................................................56
Non-stick sole plate .............................................56
Ironing table cover ..............................................56
Steamer.......................................................56
Cleaning products .................................................57
Descaling tablets for the Fashion Master .............................57
E-cloth (microfibre cloth) .........................................57
Problem solving guide ............................................58
Problem solving guide ..............................................58
After sales service ................................................69
Guarantee .......................................................69
Electrical connection..............................................70
Technical data ...................................................71
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This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
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 about its safety, use and
maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
~This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
~The appliance must be used only for ironing textiles which are
suitable for ironing according to the care label.
~The appliance is intended for domestic use only as described in
these operating instructions.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from
incorrect or improper use or operation.
~The appliance can only be used by people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the
consequences of incorrect operation.
~The appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
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Safety with children
~Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
~Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance
unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way
and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect
operation.
~Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
~Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
~Make sure that children under 8 years of age cannot access the
steam hose or the mains connection cable either during use or
whilst the appliance is cooling down.
Miele recommend that the steam ironing system should not be
used unsupervised by children under 14 years of age
~Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must
be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing,
children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their
head and suffocate.
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Technical safety
~Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous.
~Check the iron for damage. The iron must not be used if it has
been dropped, if there is any visible damage or if it is leaking.
~Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the connection
data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match the mains
electricity supply.
If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
~Always remove and unwind the mains connection cable
completely from the lower storage compartment.
~If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced with a
special cable of the same type available from Miele. For safety
reasons this must only be fitted by Miele Service or a Miele
authorised service technician.
~Do not use the appliance if the ironing table cover is damaged.
A damaged ironing table cover could be dangerous.
Do not use the appliance without an ironing table cover.
The ironing table cover must be replaced with an original Miele
cover.
~The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the household
wiring system 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 adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
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~This appliance complies with all relevant 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, otherwise any
subsequent damage will not be covered by the guarantee.
~Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele
original parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety
standards of the appliance be guaranteed.
~During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply.
~Do not damage, remove or bypass the safety features, fixtures
and control elements of this appliance.
~Any removable outer panels must be fitted in place, and all
moving or electrical parts shielded before it is switched on.
~The appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
~In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee.
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Correct use
,Caution. Danger of burning. The steam emitted, the iron sole
plate and the areas surrounding it on the iron and the steamer
jets get very hot.
~This appliance is intended for domestic use only and is not to be
used for commercial purposes.
~Do not use a pressure washer or hose to clean the appliance.
~Only clean the appliance when it has cooled down.
~Danger of squashing and trapping your fingers. Do not place
your fingers between moving parts when assembling, dismantling or
adjusting the height of the appliance.
~The appliance must be set up on an even surface and may only
be used in a horizontal position.
~The steam ironing system must be assembled when ironing,
however the steamer can be used when the system is dismantled.
~Ensure that the electrical connection cable does not present a
trip hazard when unwound.
~When the appliance is heated up there is an acute danger of
burning from contact with the sole plate of the iron or the steamer
jets.
~Do not use demineralised water (e.g. distilled) on its own to fill
the water container as this could cause the appliance to
malfunction.
~Always place the iron with the steam function switched off on the
iron resting surface so that the sole plate does not protrude over the
edges.
Placing it otherwise could be a fire hazard.
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~Take care not to burn yourself. If the iron remains on the resting
surface for any length of time, the surface will become hot. Avoid
direct contact with it. Only touch the handle.
~Danger of burning. Do not direct the steam or the steam jets at
people, animals or electrical appliances of any kind.
~Danger of burning. Do not use the steamer on clothing while it is
being worn, as the clothing will intensify burning of skin.
~Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is ready for use. If
you need to leave it, please switch it off and then disconnect it from
the mains electricity supply.
~Do not pull on the cable to remove the plug. Pull on the plug.
~Do not touch the electrical connection cable or the steam hose
with the sole plate of the heated iron. This could result in damage.
~The iron and the steamer must not be connected to the
appliance during the descaling process. The appliance can be left
unattended during this process.
~The iron must not be stowed in its storage compartment when it is
connected as this could result in damage to the appliance.
~Do not use the residual water container to store accessories or
other similar items. It should be used only to collect residual water.
~Do not plug any objects into any of the apertures on the steam
ironing system. If an aperture is blocked, do not use the system.
~Do not hang items of laundry on the appliance when folded as
this could cause it to tip over.
~Avoid ironing over hard or sharp-edged items as these can leave
marks on the sole plate.
~Do not store the appliance near petrol, benzine or other easily
flammable substances. Fire and explosion risk.
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