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Cleaning and care



Descale

After an activation period of approx.
1 hour, the descaling solution is drained
from the steam generator into the resid-
ual water container.

The steam generator is then rinsed with
water. This rinse cycle takes approx.
5 minutes. During this time, the



Rins-

ing (5 min)

message is displayed.

During the rinse cycle the



Rinsing

message is displayed.

As soon as the rinse cycle is com-
pleted, the water is drained completely
into the residual water container and
the message



Empty drawer

is dis-

played.



Empty drawer



Remove and empty the residual water
container.

The message



Insert drawer

is now

shown in the display.



Rinse the residual water container
thoroughly.

The residual water container is dish-
washer-safe or can be washed by
hand using warm water and liquid dish
soap.



Dry the residual water container.
Make sure that the metal contact
disks (contacts) at the top of the
residual water container are cleaned
and dried properly.



Slide the residual water container
back into the tower until the container
clicks into place.

The message



Descaling finished

shown in the display.



Press the

button.

The descaling process is now com-
pleted. You can attach the iron or the
steamer back on to the steam connec-
tion on the tower.

Summary of Contents for FM3

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Steam Ironing System To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use en US CA M Nr 10 462 410 ...

Page 2: ...r the proper functioning and safe use of the equipment Handling these mate rials improperly by disposing of them in your household waste can be harmful to your health and the environment There fore please do not dispose of your old appliance with regular household waste and follow local regulations on proper disposal Consult with local authorities dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycl...

Page 3: ... 24 Switch on the steam ironing system 24 Language setting 24 Setting the water hardness level 25 The steam ironing system is now set up for use 26 Switching on the appliance 27 Switch on the steam ironing system 27 Filling the water container 28 Removing the water container 28 Filling the water container 28 Steam operation 29 Water quality 29 Selecting the ironing temperature 30 CoolDown Function...

Page 4: ...ng board at its lowest working height 43 Folding the ironing board 44 Disconnecting the steam hose 45 Storing the iron 45 Storing the steamer 45 Emptying the water container 46 Storing the steam ironing system 46 Cleaning and care 47 Automatic rinsing 47 Preparing for the rinsing process 47 Draining the residual water container 47 Descaling 48 Descaling warning 49 Starting the descaling process ea...

Page 5: ...e water filter 59 Inserting the water filter 60 Inserting the water container 60 Optional accessories 61 Accessories 61 Non stick soleplate 61 Ironing board cover 61 Steamer 62 Care products 62 Descaling tablets for the steam ironing system 62 Frequently asked questions 63 Problem solving guide 64 Display messages 69 Technical service 73 Warranty conditions 73 Electrical connection 74 Technical da...

Page 6: ...ironing system is intended for use in domestic house holds and similar residential environments The steam ironing system must be used only for ironing textiles which are suitable for ironing according to the care label The steam ironing system is intended for domestic use only as de scribed in these operating instructions Any other use is not permitted Miele cannot be held liable for dam age resul...

Page 7: ...vised Children must be supervised in the vicinity of the steam ironing system Do not allow children to play with it Make sure that children cannot access the steam hose or the power cable either during use or while the steam ironing system is cooling down Danger of suffocation Keep children away from any packing material ...

Page 8: ...t your local power supply contact a qualified electri cian If it is connected to a supply that deviates from the data plate this may lead to malfunctions or failure of the steam ironing system Always remove and unwind the power cord of the steam ironing system completely from its lower storage compartment If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by Miele Tech nical Service For safety reaso...

Page 9: ...ers for the user for which Miele cannot accept liability Repairs should only be performed by a Miele authorized service technician other wise any subsequent damage will not be covered by the warranty Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele parts Only when these parts are fitted can Miele guarantee the safety stan dards of the appliance To avoid a circuit overload do not operate an...

Page 10: ...stic use only and is not designed for commercial purposes Do not use a power washer or water hose when cleaning the steam ironing system Clean the appliance only after it has cooled down Danger of injury by crushing Do not reach between moving parts when assembling dismantling or adjusting the height of the appli ance The steam ironing system must be set up on a level surface hav ing the appropria...

Page 11: ...remains on the resting surface for longer period of time the surface will become hot Avoid direct con tact with the resting surface Danger of burning Never direct the steam or the steam jets or the steam nozzles of the iron or steamer at people animals or electrical appliances of any kind Risk of burning Never point the steam jet at clothing while the clothes are being worn The clothing will inten...

Page 12: ...e the steam ironing system to tip over Avoid ironing across hard or sharp edged items These can leave marks on the soleplate Do not store the steam ironing system near gasoline kerosene or other highly flammable substances Risk of fire and explosion Only use the appliance inside buildings where the ambient tem perature is between 50 F and 104 F Freezing temperatures excessive heat and humidity wil...

Page 13: ...and the steam hose holder i X frame for the ironing board j Iron resting surface k Power cord l Storage compartment lower For the power cord the steamer the non stick soleplate and the holder for the power cord m Wheels n Release handle To setup the steam ironing system Standard equipment for steam ironing system B 3847 Available as optional ac cessory for steam ironing system B 3312 ...

Page 14: ...otary dial for height adjustment and dismantling the appliance b Iron resting surface c Steam connection Tower top view with open storage com partment top d Steam hose holders e Control panel f Steam hose holder g Iron with steam hose ...

Page 15: ...s values k Arrow button Is illuminated if additional options are provided or the display text ex ceeds the specified length of a line Scrolls the selection up or increases values l OK button Acknowledges the selection or the information in the display m button This button opens the settings menu While in the settings menu the language and the level of the water hardness can be adjusted or the desc...

Page 16: ...u to navigate easily across obstacles such as carpet edges door sills or single steps Two people are required to carry the steam ironing system up or down stairs When doing so ensure the ironing board is at the bottom When transporting the appliance use both handles on the underside of the appliance The steam ironing system must only be transported or lifted when folded down The locking mechanism ...

Page 17: ...ism and guide the ironing board into a po sition of approx 45 The ironing board remains in this posi tion by itself Use both hands to pull the ironing board upwards into a horizontal posi tion until this audibly clicks into place on both sides of the tower click click Ensure the ironing board has locked into place on both sides of the tower The height adjustment only works if both sides of the app...

Page 18: ...ht The steam ironing system can be ad justed to suit your personal preference The maximum working height is 40 102 cm When adjusting the height ensure the power cord does not become trapped in the mechanism Use one of the rotary dials located on the side of the tower handle Turn the dial in the direction and hold the dial in position ...

Page 19: ...this When you have reached your desired working height release the rotary dial The rotary dial will spring back into the center position The ironing board will remain at the adjusted height For additional stability the ironing board locks into place under extra pressure with an audible click Now the working height you selected is twice as secure Tip Adjust your working position to ap prox hip heig...

Page 20: ...swinging the lid downwards Remove the power cord from the lower compartment Insert the power plug into a suitable grounded outlet see chapter Electri cal connection Guide the power cord through the groove in the cover Close the lower storage compart ment When closing the compartment en sure the power cord does not be come trapped between the lid and the casing or between the wheels and the tower ...

Page 21: ... provided Tip Use the socket on the side on which you are ironing The steam ironing system is suitable for right or left handed people The operation is optimized for both sides Connecting the steam hose Lift the lid of the steam connection Pull back the slider on the steam hose plug Insert the plug into the steam con nection Release slider on the plug when it is locked into the steam connection Th...

Page 22: ...t ing surface with its soleplate down If the iron remains on the resting surface for any length of time the surface will become hot Avoid direct contact with the resting surface Only touch the handle Before turning off the iron and be fore placing the iron down make sure you switch off the continuous steam function If the continuous steam function is not switched off the following mes sage will ap...

Page 23: ...ormation can also be found on the internet and the home page of the relevant utility company As an alternative you may also deter mine the approximate water hardness by using the test strips included in the delivery Using the test strips to determine the water hardness Dip the test strip for approx 1 second into the water Remove the test strip from the water and shake the water off the test strip ...

Page 24: ...l on the tower Willkommen The Welcome screen appears for a few seconds in the display The display will then guide you through the following settings Language setting english GB Use the arrow buttons or to select your preferred language setting english US To confirm your selection press the OK button The language settings can be changed anytime by choosing the fol lowing setting menu button menu it...

Page 25: ...21 Level 5 21 25 22 26 Level 6 26 30 27 31 Level 7 31 36 32 38 Level 8 37 45 39 47 Level 9 46 70 48 73 Level 10 Level 7 Use the arrow buttons or on the control panel to set the water hard ness level in your household Tip If the water hardness is fluctuating e g 39 52 gpg 37 50 dH always set the highest value in this example 52 gpg 50 dH Level 10 Make sure the correct water hard ness level is set A...

Page 26: ...ning system will normally run a rinse cycle automatically after it has been set up for use The steam ironing system can then be switched off or you can continue using it When using the appliance for the first time a slight odor may be noticeable during the heating up phase This will dissipate with further use During operation of the steam ironing system pumping boiling and knocking noises may be h...

Page 27: ...n Release stm button will appear in the display If this is the case first unlock the steam button by pushing the slider on the iron forwards see Ironing Then the message PreHeating phase will be displayed The steam ironing systems starts heating up During the heat up phase some steam may be discharged from the iron As soon as the steam ironing system is ready and steam is available the mes sage Re...

Page 28: ... water container slowly Filling the water container Open the twist lock at the rear of the water container by turning the lock counterclockwise Remove the twist lock Use fresh tap water to fill the con tainer water temperature approx 60 to 95 F 15 to 35 C Tip When placing the water container in the horizontal position the water container can also be filled if the faucet is installed very low Repla...

Page 29: ...n of the ironing board is not available see Ac tive ironing board Water quality Use only fresh tap water Water prepared using commercially available water filters may also be used For water hardness of more than 15 gpg 14 dH you can use tap water mixed at a 1 1 ratio with distilled water This halves the water hardness Set the halved water hardness to the corre sponding level of the steam ironing s...

Page 30: ...herwise water will escape from the steam nozzles Tip Sort your laundry according to the heat sensitivity of the fabric This allows you to iron faster First iron your laun dry that is made of heat sensitive fiber e g synthetics at temperature level Delicate Synthetic low temperature Then iron all laundry made of wool or silk using the temperature level Silk Wool medium temperature Finally iron all ...

Page 31: ...Temperature setting Ironing without steam Material Temperature setting Low temperature With non stick soleplate see Ironing with non stick iron soleplate Minimum iron synthetics ap pliqués prints flocking etc Minimum iron synthetics Medium temperature Wool silk High temperature Linen cotton Do not iron ...

Page 32: ... off Avoid direct contact with it As soon as the iron is moved or the steam button has been released the iron will start heating up again automati cally The time taken for the steam to be available again depends on the length of time the heating was switched off When the steam ironing system is ready and steam is available the following message Ready will be shown in the display on the tower Do no...

Page 33: ... 3312 a Steam button b Slider for constant steam c Suction button d Inflation function button Steam ironing system B 3847 a Steam button b Slider for constant steam c Power output button d Inflation suction button Irons supplied with previous Miele steam ironing systems B 1xxx B 2xxx cannot be used with this appliance ...

Page 34: ...n and the steam burst function is ended The continuous bursts of steam must be finished before the iron is put back on the resting surface If the steam button was not unlocked before placing the iron down steam will stop being produced after ap prox 3 minutes and Release stm button will appear in the display When turning off the iron unlock the button by pushing the slide switch forwards Filling t...

Page 35: ...educes or eliminates the formation of shiny patches on dark textiles Always try it first on an inconspicuous part of the fabric The iron soleplate gets very hot during use Avoid direct contact with it Attaching the non stick soleplate Place the tip of the iron inside the non stick soleplate Pull the tab which is located at the rear end of the non stick soleplate to the back Hold the tab in this po...

Page 36: ... board Suction function The suction function ensures the steam permeates the textiles in an optimal way At the same time the suction avoids the formation of condensation on the ironing board the suction func tion holds the garment in place and en sures it does not shift on the ironing board Inflation function The inflation function forms a cushion of air between the fabric and the ironing board Th...

Page 37: ...r is connected to the ap pliance the surface of the ironing board will not be heated Fan control for the B 3312 The button activates the inflation function The button activates the suction function Fan control for the B 3847 Activating the inflation and suction function Press the button to switch between the inflation function and the suction function Use the button to activate the function Settin...

Page 38: ...eamer supplied with earlier steam ironing systems B 1xxx B 2xxx cannot be used with this appliance Connecting the steamer You can also plug the steamer into the steam connection of the ironing sys tem as an alternative to the iron Disconnect the iron from the steam connection The iron soleplate is still very hot after use Avoid direct contact with it Place the iron on its resting surface and let i...

Page 39: ...team connection The steamer is now attached to the steam connection You can at any time plug the iron into the steam connection as an alterna tive to the steamer You do not need to switch off the steam ironing system to do this After switching between the iron and the steamer there is a short interval be fore the steam is ready This ensures that sufficient steam is available The steamer is ready w...

Page 40: ...in the di rection of the fibers Use short bursts of steam Briefly press the button Then release the button again Using steam Press the button Keep the button depressed Stopping the continuous steam func tion Release the button again If you take a break from ironing con densate may collect in the steam hose When pressing the button the con densate is expelled from the hose as well The optimum dista...

Page 41: ...d the brush attachment in front of the steamer so that the lugs on one side fit into the notches on the steamer Press the side of the brush attach ment against the steamer until the lugs snap into place Guide the brush attachment into the notches on the opposite side Press the brush attachment against the steamer until the lugs snap into the notches The brush attachment is now con nected to the st...

Page 42: ...eam ironing system Place the iron on the resting surface until it is cooled down The steam ironing system can be dis mantled while the iron is cooling down see Dismantling Unplug the power cord from the out let Storage compartment lower Clip for the power cord Store the power cord in the lower compartment or hang it up on the cord clip The cord clip can be found the lower compartment and can be pu...

Page 43: ...ll go in the direction Hold the rotary dial in the position The height of the ironing board can now be adjusted Keep holding the rotary dial in the position and simultaneously use the handle of the tower to push the iron ing board down as far as possible Never push on the ironing board to push it down Use only the handle of the tower to push the ironing board down Release the rotary dial The rotar...

Page 44: ...tary dial will spring back into the center position Guide the ironing board downwards or allow it to slide down by itself The ironing board will remain in this po sition by itself Push the ironing board up by the ta pered end until it is upright and locks into position on the tower Push the protruding end of the X frame onto the ironing board until the frame locks into place ...

Page 45: ...can escape from the steam hose Storing the iron The iron soleplate is still very hot after use Avoid direct contact with it Allow the iron to cool down after use Never stow the iron away while it is still attached to the steam connec tion Place the iron on the resting surface on the tower and let the iron cool down Store the iron and the steam hose holder in the upper storage com partment Storing ...

Page 46: ...ove the water container see Filling the water container Make sure the water container is completely emptied Storing the steam ironing sys tem Take the appliance to its storage place Do not store the appliance in a room where temperatures below freezing may occur Frozen water can cause damage to the water container steam generator and steam hose ...

Page 47: ...emoval of the residual water container later see Height adjustment If the message Fill water cont is shown in the display fill the water container see Filling the water con tainer Draining the residual water container After the rinsing process is completed the residual water container must be emptied The message Empty drawer appears in the display on the control panel when the residual water conta...

Page 48: ... ensure that it functions correctly The appliance has an automatic descaling function to as sist you The interval for descaling depends on the water hardness level set Descaling is required more frequently with hard water than with soft water We recommend to use the Miele FashionMaster descaling tablets These have been specially devel oped for use with Miele appliances to optimize the descaling pr...

Page 49: ...ally at any time and started as required see Starting the descaling process early You can interrupt the descaling process by switching the steam ironing system off and pressing the button When you turn the system back on descaling will start again from the point where the process was interrupted The messages in the display will guide you through the descaling process The entire descaling process t...

Page 50: ...OK button Select the following menu option Start descaling Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button The descaling process starts now Descaling process The following display messages will guide you through the entire descaling process Only proceed with the re quired action if you are prompted to do so by the appropriate message in the display Detach hose Remove the steam hose of the iron or...

Page 51: ...moving the water container the following message Add descaler will be shown in the display Add descaler Turn the twist lock on the rear of the water container counterclockwise and remove the twist lock Level marking on the water container Use fresh tap water to fill the water container water temperature approx 15 to 35 C to the level marking line It is important not to use more or less water to fi...

Page 52: ...utomatically Messages in the display will tell you when to empty the residual water con tainer or when to fill the water container If the water container becomes empty during descaling or if it is re moved from the tower unprompted the message Insert or refill the water container will appear During the descaling process water is pumped into the steam generator at various times and is drained back ...

Page 53: ...r container As long as the residual water container is not inserted into the tower the dis play will show the following message Insert drawer Insert drawer Slide the residual water container back into the tower until the container clicks into place Pre rinse If the steam ironing system is still from the previous use the cool down phase will start first This may take up to 3 hours The pre rinse pha...

Page 54: ...r thoroughly Make sure there are no residues of the descaling tablets remaining in the water container Fill the water container with fresh wa ter at least up to the level marking Close the twist lock Put the water container back into the tower Empty drawer Remove the residual water container from the tower The message Insert drawer is shown in the display Drain the residual water container Slide t...

Page 55: ...Empty drawer Remove and empty the residual water container The message Insert drawer is now shown in the display Rinse the residual water container thoroughly The residual water container is dish washer safe or can be washed by hand using warm water and liquid dish soap Dry the residual water container Make sure that the metal contact disks contacts at the top of the residual water container are c...

Page 56: ...all socket and let the soleplate of the iron cool down before you start the cleaning process Depending on the level of soiling use a dry or damp microfiber cloth to clean the iron soleplate Only use the microfiber cloth to clean the iron soleplate To avoid damaging the surface of the soleplate do not use the following cleaning agents abrasive cleaning agents e g pow der cleaners and cream cleaners...

Page 57: ...ning board cover fas tener To do this push the small grooved wheel at the center of the fastener outwards Remove the cover in the direction of the tower The felt pad remains on the ironing board Wash and dry the ironing board cover according to the care label or replace the cover if it is damaged Never use the steam ironing system without the ironing board cover in place Put the dry or new cover o...

Page 58: ...e outlet before cleaning the water filter Removing the water container Hold the water container by its han dle Pull the handle down The water container is released from the retainer Pull the water container upwards and out Removing the water filter cover Use a Phillips head screwdriver to re move the screw of the water filter cover Pull the water filter cover upwards The water filter must be taken...

Page 59: ...e bottom has a narrow ridge around it After cleaning the water filter make sure that the seal is replaced with the ridge facing downwards Pull out water filter Push the round tool on the water filter cover onto the water filter from above The round retainer tool will clicks into the water filter Pull the water filter out of the socket Cleaning the water filter Detach the water filter from the roun...

Page 60: ...s Then replace the water filter cover over both sockets Use a Phillips head screwdriver to tighten the screw Inserting the water container Replace the water container in the re tainer in the tower The steam ironing system is now ready for use again If the water filter is not inserted the steam ironing system will not work The water filter must be replaced if it is worn or damaged Replacement filte...

Page 61: ... No need to turn the garment inside out This soleplate also reduces or eliminates the formation of shiny patches on dark textiles The non stick soleplate can be used with all Miele steam ironing system irons Ironing board cover Miele ironing board covers are very durable and highly water absorbent The separate needle felt under the sep arate pad is steam permeable and pleasantly cushioned The iron...

Page 62: ...n be used with any Miele steam ironing system regard less of model Care products The Miele care product range has been developed specially to clean your appli ance thoroughly and gently Descaling tablets for the steam iron ing system Miele descaling tablets guarantee the best cleaning result when descaling your Miele steam ironing system One tablet is required for each descal ing process ...

Page 63: ...without contacting Miele Please note the following though Repair work to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national safety codes Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous Some of the messages in the display are more than one line long Touch the or button to read them in full ...

Page 64: ...process will be resumed from the stage at which it was interrupted when the appliance is switched on again The height of the iron ing board cannot be ad justed The ironing board is not locked into place on both sides of the tower Use both hands to pull the ironing board up and into the horizontal position until the locking mech anism audibly clicks into place on both sides of the tower see Assembl...

Page 65: ... resting surface cool down before removing the iron from the resting surface and proceed with the following steps Press and hold the release button on the tower At the same time turn one of the rotary dials on the side of the tower as far as it will go in the di rection of and hold the dial in this position Push the tower down as far as possible Then let go of the rotary dial on the side and sub s...

Page 66: ...her tempera ture if necessary The appliance is rinsing Wait until the rinsing process has been completed see Automatic rinsing The display is indicating a malfunction Rectify the indicated malfunction and proceed as described in the following pages see Display messages The steam ironing system is damaged Contact Miele Service The ironing board does not heat up Steam has not been used for a while P...

Page 67: ...it is being moved The frequent removal and replacement of the water container may cause water droplets to collect in the area under the water container Use a cloth to dry the area underneath the water container The fan on the ironing board is not running Steam was not used The fan only runs when the steam function on the iron is activated The steam is not ready yet Wait until the message Ready is ...

Page 68: ... is not ready yet Wait until the message Ready is 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 Miele service When using the steam button on the iron drops of water or white deposits escape from the steam jets The temperature selected on the iron is too low ...

Page 69: ...isplay Memory fault Switch Off On There is a fault Press the button to switch the steam ironing system off and then back on again The steam ironing system must now be reset Complete the steps required before using for the first time see Before using for the first time If the fault message continues to be displayed contact Miele Service Message in the display Remove the plug Electronic fault Unplug...

Page 70: ... message continues to be displayed contact Miele Service Message in the display Pressure switch fault Switch Off On There is a fault Press the button to switch the steam ironing system off and then back on again If the fault continues to be displayed contact Miele Service Message in the display Boiler fault warm Switch Off On There is a fault Press the button to switch the steam ironing system off...

Page 71: ...n After switching the steam ironing system off and back on the residual water container has not been de tected Press the button to switch the appliance off Clean and dry the metal disks contacts on the residual water container Use the button to switch the steam ironing sys tem back on and follow the instructions shown in the display Remove the residual water container and fill it with fresh tap wa...

Page 72: ...code F38 ELP EW LNG F44 F45 LNG F47 There is an internal fault Press the button to switch the steam ironing system off and then back on again The steam ironing system will try and rectify the fault itself If the fault message continues to be displayed con tact Miele Service ...

Page 73: ... Service The telephone number for Miele is listed at the back of these instructions Technical service requires the model and serial number of your appliance The information can be found on the data plate which is located on the tower behind the water container Warranty conditions For more information please refer to the warranty conditions supplied ...

Page 74: ...and grounded If the power cord is defective it must only be replaced by a qualified electri cian Do not use a power bar or an exten sion cord to connect the steam iron ing system to the power supply Extension cords or power bars do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of over heating Do not connect the steam ironing system to an off grid inverter These devices are used for...

Page 75: ...mption See data plate Fuse rating 10 A Steam pressure for B 3312 Steam pressure for B 3847 50 76 psi 3 5 bar 58 01 psi 4 bar Steam output 100 g min Capacity of water container 42 oz 1 25 l Length of power cord 98 7 16 2 5 m Length of steam hose 70 7 8 1 8 m Height of ironing board 32 11 16 40 3 16 830 1020 mm Length of ironing board 47 1 4 1200 mm Width of ironing board 15 3 4 400 mm Test certific...

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Page 79: ...ce Canada Importer Miele Limited Headquarters and Miele Centre 800 843 7231 609 419 4298 Technical Service Support Nationwide Phone Fax TechnicalService mieleusa com 161 Four Valley Drive Vaughan ON L4K 4V8 www miele ca 800 999 1360 888 586 8056 Customer Care Centre Phone customercare miele ca 800 565 6435 905 532 2272 International Headquarters Miele Cie KG Carl Miele Straße 29 33332 Gütersloh Ge...

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