Miele B 1312, Operating Instructions Manual

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The descaling process starts
After about 10 minutes (the time it takes for the tablet to
dissolve), the descaling process begins. Water is pumped
into the steam generator at various times during the
descaling process and is drained away again into the
residual water container. Some steam will escape and
trickling noises can be heard during this process.
The indicator lights will alert you if you need to empty the
residual water container or fill the water container.
The
k
and
2
indicator lights now come on.
^
Remove the water container and rinse it thoroughly making
sure there are no limescale deposits left in it.
^
Fill the water container up to the k mark with fresh tap
water and replace it in the appliance after a short interval
(approx. 20 seconds).
^
Remove and empty the residual water container.
^
Replace the residual water container after a short interval
(approx. 20 seconds) making sure that it clicks into place.
The
k
and
2
indicator lights go out.
After an activation period of about an hour all the water from
the steam generator is drained away into the residual water
container.
Water is now pumped into the steam generator to rinse it out.
The water is then drained away completely into the residual
water container. The
2
indicator light comes on again.
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