Frequently Asked Questions - Miele B 990 Operating Instructions Manual

Frequently asked questions

Repairs should only be carried out by an authorized technician in accordance
with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause
injury or appliance damage.
The rotary iron does not turn on.
Possible fault
The rotary iron has no power.
The laundry is not properly or poorly pulled in.
Possible fault
This tends to happen when ironing
delicate items with a new machine.
New iron cover
Lime or starch deposits on the heater
plate.
Creases/Folds occur
Possible fault
The heater plate is soiled (lime
deposits).
The rotary iron cover is heavily soiled.
Possible fault
Deposits
The heater plate does not press on the roller.
Possible fault
The emergency release was activated.
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Solution
Plug the machine in and check if the
circuit breaker has tripped.
Solution
Continue ironing, the issue is usually
resolved after 5-10 minutes of ironing.
A new rotary iron cover should be
washed at 140°F (60°C) for the laundry
to be ideally pulled in.
Clean with household cleaners or
dishwasher detergent.
Solution
Clean the heater plate with household
cleaners or dishwasher detergent.
Solution
Wash the iron cover with household
detergent at 140°F (60°C) or replace
with a new one. See "Washing or
replacing the ironing cover".
Solution
Press the emergency release down
(see "Power failure").