Miele HM 16-80 Operating Instructions Manual page 33

No steam is being produced.
The indicator light Q for "Steam" goes out while ironing.
Possible fault
The iron temperature is too low for
steam production.
No steam is being produced.
The indicator light Q for "Steam" goes out while ironing, and the indicator
for "Water empty" is red.
Possible fault
The water reservoir is empty.
The steam nozzles are sputtering.
Possible fault
Clean tap water was not used.
The steam nozzles are not releasing enough water.
Solution
There are lime deposits in the water
reservoir, from hard water.
Frequently asked questions
Solution
Set the temperature selector to ßßß and
wait until the display light comes on.
Solution
Fill the water reservoir.
Solution
Empty the steam reservoir, rinse it out, then
fill with tap water (see "Cleaning and Care").
Solution
To remove these lime deposits, rinse the
reservoir under tap water (see "Cleaning
and Care").
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