Miele B 3312 Operating Instructions Manual page 70

Problem solving guide
Issue
The steam function on
the iron or the steamer
is not working.
When using the steam
button  on the iron,
drops of water or white
deposits escape from
the steam jets.
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Cause and remedy
The steam ironing system is not connected to the wall
socket.
 Insert the plug into the socket correctly and switch
on.
 Use the  button on the control panel to switch
the steam ironing system on.
The iron or steamer is not connected.
 Attach the steam hose of the iron or the steamer to
the steam connection of the tower.
The water container is empty or not inserted.
 Fill the water container with fresh water.
 Insert the water container into the tower.
 Wait until the message 
displayed.
The appliance is not yet ready to produce steam.
 Wait until the message 
displayed.
The display is indicating a malfunction.
 Rectify the indicated malfunction and proceed as
described in the following pages (see „Display
messages").
If there is still no steam, contact your Miele dealer.
The selected temperature level on the iron is too low.
 Set the temperature selector to at least  (see
"Selecting the ironing temperature").
The iron has not yet reached the selected
temperature.
 Wait until the selected ironing temperature has
been reached (see "Selecting the ironing
temperature").
During a longer ironing break, condensation has
accumulated in the steam hose.
 After a break in ironing, do not direct the first burst
of steam onto the garment.
Deposits have formed in the soleplate.
 Rinse the soleplate (see "Descaling process").
Ready for use is
Ready for use is