Cleaning And Care - Miele B 3312 Operating Instructions Manual

Cleaning and care

Automatic rinsing
The automatic rinse function clears
the steam generator of mineral
deposits from the evaporated water.
After approx. 3 litres of water have been
passed through the system, the rinse
process will start automatically the next
time the steam ironing system is
switched on.
The rinsing process takes several
minutes. Steam escapes and splashing
noises can be heard. At the same time
the message
 Appliance rinsing
shown in the display on the tower.
The iron cannot be used while the
rinsing process is in progress.
The steam ironing system can only
be used again once the automatic
rinsing process is completed.
Preparing for the rinsing process
 Set the steam ironing system to its
highest working position to enable
the residual water drawer to be
removed later on (see "Assembling -
Adjusting the height").
 If the message 
appears in the display, fill the water
container (see "Filling the water
container").
48
will be
Fill water cont.
Emptying the residual water drawer
After the rinsing process has finished,
the residual water drawer must be
emptied. The message 
drawer will appear in the display on the
control panel when the residual water
drawer needs to be emptied. The
residual water drawer can only be
removed from the tower when the
steam ironing system is set at its
highest working level.
 Only remove the residual water
drawer from the tower when
prompted to do so by the message

Empty drawer
The residual water drawer may still
be warm after the rinsing process.
 Empty the residual water drawer.
As long as the residual water drawer is
not fitted in the tower, the display will
show the following message 
drawer .
 Clean and dry the residual water
drawer.
Empty
in the display.
Fit