Miele FM3 Operating Instructions Manual page 55

 Descale
After an activation period of approx.
1 hour, the descaling solution is drained
from the steam generator into the resid-
ual water container.
The steam generator is then rinsed with
water. This rinse cycle takes approx.
5 minutes. During this time, the
ing (5 min) message is displayed.
During the rinse cycle the
message is displayed.
As soon as the rinse cycle is com-
pleted, the water is drained completely
into the residual water container and
the message 
played.

 Rinsing
Empty drawer is dis-
 Empty drawer
 Remove and empty the residual water
container.
The message 
shown in the display.
 Rinse the residual water container
thoroughly.
Rins-
The residual water container is dish-
washer-safe or can be washed by
hand using warm water and liquid dish
soap.
 Dry the residual water container.
Make sure that the metal contact
disks (contacts) 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 
shown in the display.
 Press the OK button.
The descaling process is now com-
pleted. You can attach the iron or the
steamer back on to the steam connec-
tion on the tower.
Cleaning and care
Insert drawer
Descaling finished
is now
is
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