Miele B 2312, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ns 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 ...

Page 2: ...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 i...

Page 3: ...witching 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 Automati...

Page 4: ...e 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 4 ...

Page 5: ...r 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 ot...

Page 6: ... 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 safe...

Page 7: ...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 inad...

Page 8: ... 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 cu...

Page 9: ...smantling 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 n...

Page 10: ...ll 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 ...

Page 11: ...he 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 generat...

Page 12: ...m 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 12 ...

Page 13: ...n with steam hose hOn Off s button with indicator light iIndicator light for when use with steam is ready jEmpty water container k indicator light kIndicator light l for when steam generator is too hot lIndicator light 2 to signal when residual water drawer is to be emptied mDescaling k indicator light nDescaling j button Description of the appliance 13 ...

Page 14: ...kes 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 ...

Page 15: ...ll 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...

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

Page 17: ... 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...

Page 18: ...ble 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 an...

Page 19: ...ight 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 hold...

Page 20: ... 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 a...

Page 21: ...ardness level indicates how much calcium is dissolved in the water The higher the calcium content the harder the water and the harder the water the more often the appliance will need to be descaled Your local water authority will be able to tell you the hardness of water in your area This information can often be obtained from the internet homepage of your local water authority Set the water hardn...

Page 22: ...7 mmol l 2 short 2 red squares 1 3 mmol l 3 short 3 red squares 2 5 mmol l 5 short 4 red squares 3 8 mmol l 10 short The steam ironing system is set at the factory to the highest water hardness level 70 dH AU NZ 12 6 mmol l If this setting corresponds to the hardness of your water you do not need to do anything more Please go to Switching on If the water hardness in your area is different set the ...

Page 23: ...ct the number of flashes which equates to your water hardness level Each press of the button moves you up a level When the highest water hardness level is reached the setting starts from the beginning again To avoid your warranty becoming invalidated ensure the water hardness level is correctly programmed Example Your water hardness level is 22 dH AU NZ 4 0 mmol l The indicator light k flashes 10 ...

Page 24: ...ironing system has been used it may carry out automatic rinsing see Automatic rinsing or auto matic descaling see Automatic descaling As long as the rinsing or descaling process is running the steam ironing system cannot be used for ironing Filling the water container The indicator light k illuminates if the water container is empty or not fitted in the steam ironing system Remove the water contai...

Page 25: ...e indicator light k will go out after a short time The time it takes for the steam function to be ready again depends on the how long it took to refill the water container If the water container is filled and refitted immediately after the indicator light k lights up no waiting time is required The indicator light will indicate that the steam function is ready to use again As long as the indicator...

Page 26: ...ss level of 60 dH 10 8 mmol l has a level of 30 dH 5 4 mmol l when mixed at a ratio of 1 1 According to the water hardness chart the flashing rhythm of the indicator light k is 7x see Setting the water hardness level Do not use distilled water only to fill the water container This could result in damage to the steam ironing system Do not use water from water softener systems This could result in d...

Page 27: ... generator was switched off The indicator light illuminates when the steam ironing system and the steam function are ready to use Do not leave the appliance unsupervised if the iron or steamer is connected Always disconnect from the mains electricity supply when leaving the steam ironing system unattended Auto off function If neither the iron nor the steamer is used for a total of 14 minutes the w...

Page 28: ...ns for ironing Care label on fabric Ironing with steam for the best ironing result Type of fibre Temperature setting Ironing without steam Type of fibre Temperature setting G Low temperature Non stick sole plate see Ironing with the non stick sole plate Minimum iron synthetics sequins beading printing etc ßß Minimum iron synthetics ß H Medium temperature Wool silk ßß I High temperature Linen cotto...

Page 29: ...inates on the control panel The temperature at the setting ß is too low to be able to use steam Please do not press the steam button on the iron This can result in the steam jets spitting After increasing the temperature to at least ßß you must wait until the heating up phase has finished before using the steam button Tip Sorting the laundry To iron more efficiently sort your laundry according to ...

Page 30: ...ns depending on the model B 2312 aSteam button bSliding switch for continuous steam cSteam extraction button p dSteam inflation button o B 2826 and B 2847 aSteam button bSliding switch for continuous steam cPower setting button m dButton for steam extraction inflation n Ironing 30 ...

Page 31: ...ainer see Filling the water container If you are using the steam function for a long period of time ensure there is sufficient ventilation in the room as the moisture level in the room may increase dramatically Condensate may form in the ironing board if the steam function is used for a long time while ironing If you notice any condensate under the ironing board soak it up with a towel Some floori...

Page 32: ...e plate can reach the set ironing temperature The non stick sole plate allows you to iron sequins beading and printing without needing to turn the garment inside out Furthermore it helps to avoid or at least reduce shiny patches on dark clothing Always test first on an inconspicuous part of the garment Removing the non stick sole plate Danger of burning The sole plate gets very hot when the iron i...

Page 33: ...rics with steam avoids the formation of condensate on the ironing board and fixes fabrics to the ironing board so that they do not easily slip Steam inflation function The steam inflation function creates an air cushion between the fabric and the ironing board thus helping to prevent seams from being crushed The benefits are evident when ironing quillings and sequined garments and this function al...

Page 34: ... ironing surface The ironing surface of the ironing board is heated automatically when the steam ironing system is switched on This function reduces the formation of condensate in the ironing board Ironing 34 ...

Page 35: ...oning system via the steam connection socket Take the steamer out of the storage compartment at the base of the tower Disconnect the iron from the steam connection socket on the tower Push the sliding switch on the steam hose towards the back When disconnecting the hose make sure to pull on the plug not the hose Plug the steamer s hose into the steam connection socket Pull back the sliding switch ...

Page 36: ...release it To activate continuous steam Press and hold the button for the required duration Always steam fabric fibres in a longitudinal direction The distance maintained between the steamer and fabrics is dependent upon the delicateness of the material and can vary from fabric to fabric Always test first on an inconspicuous part of the fabric During pauses in steaming condensate can build up in t...

Page 37: ...cs Always test first on an inconspicuous part of the garment The brush helps to lift fabric fibres Hold the brush attachment in front of the steamer so that the lugs on one side line up with the holes on the steamer and click them into place Then click the other side of the brush attachment onto the steamer To remove the brush attachment pull on the raised edge of the attachment Steamer 37 ...

Page 38: ...ance is switched on again When packing away Switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug Store the connection cable in the storage area at the base of the appliance or hang it in a loop on the holder as shown The holder for the connection cable can be found in the storage area at the base of the appliance and can be inserted in one of the sockets for the steam hose holder Switching off 38 ...

Page 39: ...t the residual water drawer is completely pushed in and engaged Activate one of the dials located on either side of the tower by turning it towards q until it can go no further and then hold it there At the same time push the ironing board down to its lowest working position by pushing down on the handle at the back of the ironing board Do not push down on the ironing board itself Release the dial...

Page 40: ...on either side of the tower all the way towards The ironing board is now unlocked Release the dial and it will spring back to the centre position Guide the ironing board downwards or allow it to lower by itself The board will hold independently in this position Push the ironing board upwards at the front until it is vertical and clicks into position in the tower Dismantling 40 ...

Page 41: ...on and the steam hose holder in the storage compartment at top of the tower once the iron has cooled down enough on the iron rest Store the steamer on the B 2847 in the storage compartment at the base of the tower Never store the iron or the steamer while they are still plugged in If the steam ironing system is not going to be used for a long time empty the water container completely The steam iro...

Page 42: ...rained into the residual water drawer While it is doing this some steam may be released and burbling noises can be heard No other function can be used while the rinsing process is running Only after automatic rinsing has finished is the steam ironing system ready to use again Preparing the rinsing process Adjust the steam ironing system to its highest working position see Height adjustment so that...

Page 43: ...tor light 2 lights up Emptying the residual water drawer The residual water drawer may be warm after rinsing Remove the residual water drawer when prompted by the indicator light 2 Remove the drawer empty clean and dry it The residual water drawer can be cleaned in a dishwasher or by hand with a solution of warm water and washing up liquid Cleaning and care 43 ...

Page 44: ...e wet or dirty this information is not transmitted Completing the rinsing process Wait for approx 20 seconds before refitting the drawer in the appliance The indicator light 2 goes out After heating up the steam ironing system is ready to use again The steam function cannot be used until the residual water drawer is refitted When the indicator light illuminates the steam ironing system is ready to...

Page 45: ...eam ironing system to optimise the descaling process Other descaling agents that contain not only citric acid but other acids and or undesirable substances such as clorides may damage the steam ironing system In addition to this the required cleaning effect cannot be guaranteed due to different concentrations of the descaling solution One tablet is required for each descaling process More descalin...

Page 46: ... appliance is switched on Otherwise ironing will not be possible The residual water drawer can become warm during the descaling process Remove and empty the drawer only after being prompted to do so by the indicator light 2 Otherwise the hot water may cause injury and or damage to property if spilled To prevent the residual water drawer from being removed inadvertently lower the steam ironing syst...

Page 47: ...y actions only when prompted to do so by the indicator lights You will need to be present at approx 20 minutes and a further 60 minutes after starting the descaling process The steam ironing system can be unattended for the remainder of the descaling process It is best to begin the descaling process when the appliance is cool and directly after switching on This will avoid a waiting time of up to ...

Page 48: ... socket Do not connect the iron or the steamer during descaling This would interrupt the descaling process by switching off the appliance If the appliance is switched on again without the iron or steamer being connected the descaling process will continue Press the On Off button s to switch the appliance on The circle around the s button will light up yellow Cleaning and care 48 ...

Page 49: ...he descaling process will automatically continue once the appliance has cooled down and the indicator light l has gone out Cooling down can take up to three hours If the residual water drawer is not fitted or has not been emptied the indicator light 2 illuminates Adjust the steam ironing system to its highest working position see Height adjustment Remove and empty the residual water drawer Cleanin...

Page 50: ...y the water container Fill the water container to the descaling symbol k with fresh tap water approx 25 C to 35 C and place a Miele descaling tablet see Optional accessories in the water container Ensure that you adhere to the mixing ratio for the descaling tablets It is important that you do not fill the water container with more or less water than prescribed The descaling programme will otherwis...

Page 51: ...r container and rinse it thoroughly There must not be any descaling residue left behind Fill the water container to the descaling symbol k with fresh tap water and wait for approx 20 seconds before refitting the water container in the appliance Remove and empty the residual water drawer Wait for approx 20 seconds before refitting the drawer in the appliance The indicator lights k and 2 will go out...

Page 52: ... can be cleaned in a dishwasher or by hand with a solution of warm water and washing up liquid Wait for approx 20 seconds before refitting the drawer in the appliance The indicator light 2 will now go out The indicator light k will also go out and the appliance will switch off You can now reconnect the iron or the steamer to the steam connection socket After switching on with the s button and the ...

Page 53: ... after ironing Allow the sole plate to cool down completely before cleaning Before cleaning the sole plate switch off the appliance and at the mains Depending on the level of soiling the sole plate can be wiped clean with either a dry or damp all purpose microfibre cloth see Optional accessories To avoid damaging the surface of the sole plate do not use Abrasive cleaning agents e g powder cleaners...

Page 54: ...w space at the end of the ironing board The steam ironing system is now ready to use again Changing the ironing board cover Do not use the steam ironing system if the ironing board cover is damaged 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 Before removing the ironing board cover switch off the app...

Page 55: ...aning the water filter switch off the appliance and at the mains Remove the water container Hold the water container by the integrated handle then pull out at the top and lift out to remove Unscrew the screw on the water filter cover and lift the cover to remove it There is a tool integrated into the cover for removing the seal and another tool for removing the water filter Remove the seal from th...

Page 56: ...ket on the right hand side Place the water filter cover back on and tighten the screw Push the water container back into the appliance The steam ironing system is now ready to use again If the water filter is not fitted the steam ironing system cannot be operated This will be signalled by an indicator light see Problem solving guide If the water container is cracked or exhibits other damage it mus...

Page 57: ...y Miele steam ironing system Ironing board cover Miele ironing board covers are durable and absorb moisture well The separate underlay made of needle felt allows steam to pass through it and provides pleasant cushioning Either ironing board cover can be used on any Miele steam ironing system Basic ironing board cover Colour flecked with grey The basic ironing board cover is made from 65 polyester ...

Page 58: ...le care of your appliance Descaling tablets Miele descaling tablets guarantee optimal descaling of your Miele steam ironing system One tablet is needed each time the appliance is descaled Original Miele all purpose microfibre cloth Removes finger marks and light soiling without damaging surfaces Optional accessories 58 ...

Page 59: ...medy The steam ironing system cannot be operated There is no supply of electricity Check whether the appliance is plugged in the fuse or circuit breaker has tripped The steam ironing system cannot be operated after a power failure The appliance is switched off Press the On Off button s to switch the appliance on If the power failure occurred during the automatic rinsing process it will restart aft...

Page 60: ...position see Dismantling The ironing board cannot be clicked into place in the end position when assembling and dismantling The ironing board has disengaged although the tower was not in the lowest position Press and hold in the release button on the tower Simultaneously turn the height adjustment dial all the way towards q and do not let go Push the tower down to its lowest working position and t...

Page 61: ... correctly plugged in Plug the steam hose correctly into the steam connection socket see Connecting appliance and components The iron has been used for some time Move the iron or press the steam button The selected temperature has already been reached Wait until the iron heats up again If possible turn the temperature selector to a higher setting The steam ironing system is in the process of rinsi...

Page 62: ...des of the tower Ensure the ironing board is locked into place on both sides of the tower see Assembling The appliance is damaged Call Miele The iron remains constantly at a high temperature There is a fault with the steam ironing system Call Miele The ironing board cover is damp There is a fault with the steam ironing system Remove the ironing board cover and allow to dry Put the dry ironing boar...

Page 63: ... if the iron is connected Plug in the iron The ironing board is not locked into place on both sides of the tower Ensure the ironing board is locked into place on both sides of the tower see Assembling There is a fault with the steam ironing system Call Miele The descaling process cannot be started although the indicator light k is flashing or illuminated The iron or the steamer is plugged in Unplu...

Page 64: ...setting of the water hardness level has not been completed Ensure this procedure has been completed If the indicator light does not go out call Miele The On Off k indicator light illuminates during the descaling process The water container or its contents was not detected Push the water container back into the appliance Fill the water container with more water and push it back into the appliance I...

Page 65: ...mains electricity supply switch on at the wall and switch the appliance on with the On Off s button Neither the iron nor the steamer is plugged in Connect the steam hose to the steam connection socket on the tower The water container is empty or not fitted Fill the water container with fresh tap water push it into the appliance and wait until the appliance signals with the indicator light that it ...

Page 66: ...o prevent the textiles from becoming too damp the first burst of steam after a pause should not be directed onto the textiles themselves The indicator light flashes once and k lights up The appliance was switched off during the descaling process or there was a power failure Wait a moment after restoring power and switching on the appliance Descaling will start again from the point at which the pow...

Page 67: ...d automatically and the appliance is ready to use steam again Air is being drawn in because the water container is not correctly in position The water feed pump is activated but doesn t run The water filter is blocked or missing Clean and refit the water filter see Cleaning the water filter The water filter is faulty e g broken Fit a new water filter see Cleaning the water filter If the indicator ...

Page 68: ...se the water hardness level set to at least one step higher For example if water hardness has been set to 4 increase this to 5 or higher see Setting the water hardness level There is a fault with the steam ironing system Switch the appliance off and then back on again If the indicator light continues to flash call Miele The indicator light flashes seven times and k lights up There is a fault with ...

Page 69: ...ance The appliance is now ready for use and will continue the process started before the fault occurred Switch the appliance off and then back on again There is a fault with the steam ironing system If the indicator light continues to flash call Miele The steam ironing system constantly switches off or the indicator light flashes nine times and k lights up The descaling process was interrupted by ...

Page 70: ...ing Miele please quote the model and serial number of your appliance both of which are shown on the data plate visible in the tower behind the water container Appliance warranty The appliance has a manufacturer s warranty period of 2 years For further information please refer to your warranty booklet After sales service 70 ...

Page 71: ...cessible For extra saftey is advisable to install a suitable residual current device RCD Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a extension lead or a plug adapter Extension leads do not gurantee the required safety of ther appliance e g danger of overheating For extra safety and protection we recommend connecting the appliance via a 30 mA residual current device RCD If the...

Page 72: ...Steam pressure B 2312 3 5 bar B 2826 and B 2847 4 0 bar Steam quantity 100 g min Capacity of water container 1 25 l Mains connection cable length 2 50 m Steam hose length 1 80 m Ironing board height 830 1020 mm Ironing board length 1 200 mm Ironing board width 400 mm Application of standards for product safety in accordance with EN 60335 1 EN 60335 2 3 EN 60335 2 85 Test certificates awarded See d...

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