Miele T1312 Operations Instructions

Operating instructionsFashion Master(steam ironing system)B 1312B 1826B 1847To avoid the risk of accidents ordamage to the appliance, it isessential t

~The iron and the steamer must not be connected to theappliance during the descaling process. The appliance can be leftunattended during this process.

a Ironing tableb Iron with steam hosec Steam hose holderd Handlee Water containerf Towerg Residual water containerh Upper storage compartment for thei

a Handle with rotary dial for heightadjustment and folding the applianceupb Iron resting surfacec Steam connectiond Sockets for the steam hose holdere

The appliance is fitted with two rollers,so it can be pulled or pushed across aneven surface when folded up.^ Hold on to it by the handle and tip itge

^Take the Fashion Master to the placewhere it is to be set up.^ Pull upwards on the releasemechanism with one hand. Hold thetower tightly by the handl

The Fashion Master is now assembledin its lowest working position - a heightof approx. 83 cm.Assembling15

Adjusting the heightYou can adjust the Fashion Master tosuit your working height.Take care not to trap the electricalconnection cable in the mechanism

The Fashion Master system is suppliedfor connection to a 220 - 240 V, 50 Hzmains electricity supply and is fittedwith a moulded plug.^ Open the lower

^Close the storage compartment lidagain.^ Plug the steam hose holder into oneof the sockets provided.Please note: Use the socket on the sideon which y

^To avoid damaging or discolourationto the ironing table cover, alwaysplace the iron on the resting surfaceduring pauses in ironing.Condensation can f

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe packaging is designed to protectthe appliance from damage duringtransportation. The packaging materialsused are sel

It is helpful to get to know theFashionMaster before using it for thefirst time so that you will be able tomake use of all the functions.^Remove the p

If you cannot find out the waterhardness level, you can use the teststrip provided:^Dip the strip in your drinking water forapproximately a second, th

Setting the water hardnesslevelWater hardness is programmed usingthe control panel on the tower.The programming procedure can becancelled at any time

Switching on the FashionMaster^Press the On/Off button s.The ring around the s button lights upyellow.The Fashion Master starts heating up.Steam can e

^Turn the screw cap on the back ofthe water container anti-clockwiseand lift it off.^ Tilt the water container into ahorizontal position and fill it w

Water qualityUse only fresh tap water.Filtered tap water may also be used.For water hardness of more than2.5 mmol/l / 14°dH you can use tapwater mixed

CoolDown functionIf the iron is not moved for more than 3minutes, the heating switches off.After some time steam is no longeravailable and the * indic

Selecting the temperature for ironingThe temperature selector on the iron isused for setting the ironingtemperature.The temperature settings areindica

^Use the temperature selector to setthe temperature required.The indicator lights up yellow while theiron is heating up. When the settemperature is re

IronYour Fashion Master has one of thefollowing irons, depending on model:B 1312:a Steam button *b Sliding switch for constant steamc Suction button p

Caring for our environment ...2Disposal of your old appliance ...2Warning a

Ironing with steamThe burst of steam is controlled by the* button.The fan starts up when the * button ispressed.The fan will continue running for a sh

Ironing with the non-stick sole plateIn the lower compartment there is anon-stick sole plate which simply clipsonto the iron.,Danger of burning. The s

FanThe fan on the ironing table iscontrolled with the o, p or n, mbuttons.B 1312 only:The blow function is activated by the obutton.The suction functi

Steamer (B 1847 only)The B 1847 Fashion Master is equippedwith a steamer in addition to the iron.The steamer* can also be used withmodels B 1312 and B

,Danger of burning. Do not directthe steam or the steam jets atpeople, animals or electricalappliances of any kind.,Danger of burning. Do not usethe s

Brush attachmentThe steamer comes with a brushattachment which can be clipped ontothe head.The steamer can be held directly on thetextile with the bru

Switch off the appliance.^Press the On/Off button s.The yellow ring around the s buttongoes out.The last fan settings selected are savedfor the next t

^Place the iron on the resting surfaceto cool down.Once the iron has cooled down you canfold the Fashion Master away.The ironing table must be put bac

Make sure that the ironing table is inits lowest working position whenreleasing it. There must also benothing on the ironing table.^ Turn one of the r

^Push the bottom of the X-frame whichis still protruding in until it clicks intoposition.^Disconnect the iron or steamer fromthe steam connection in t

Switching off ...36Storage ...37Cleaning and ca

Automatic rinseThe automatic rinse function clears the steam generator ofmineral deposits from the evaporated water.After a water throughput of approx

Rinsing processThe contents of the steam generator will drain off into theresidual water container.Some steam will escape and trickling noises can be

Make sure that the metal contact discs at the top of theresidual water container are cleaned and dried properly.These metal discs send a signal to the

Automatic descalingThe appliance should be descaled regularly to ensure that itfunctions correctly. The appliance has an automaticdescaling function t

Descale advanced warningWhen there are approx. 2 operating hours remaining beforethe next descaling, the k indicator light begins to flash red.The lig

The indicator lights on the control panel will guide youthrough the descaling process. Please follow the promptsgiven by the indicator lights, for exa

Preparing for the descaling processThe descaling process can only be started when the kindicator light flashes red or lights up constantly.^ Disconnec

^Press the j button for a few seconds to start the descalingprocess.The k indicator now lights up yellow.If the appliance is still hot from the last u

^Insert the residual water container after a short interval(approx. 20 seconds) so that it clicks into place.The 2 indicator light will go out.The res

The descaling process startsAfter about 10 minutes (the time it takes for the tablet todissolve), the descaling process begins. Water is pumpedinto th

This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury anddamage to property.To avoid

Finishing the descaling processThe residual water container may be hot after rinsing.^Remove and empty the residual water container.^Rinse out and dry

Cleaning the casing,Disconnect the appliance fromthe electricity supply before anycleaning and maintenance work onthe casing.Do not use any abrasive c

Cleaning the ironing tablecoverIf the ironing table cover is soiled, it canbe removed for washing.,Do not operate the appliancewithout an ironing tabl

Cleaning the water filterThe water filter prevents foreign objectsin the water from getting into theappliance and causing damage.If the water filter i

^Attach the appropriate tool in thecover onto the water filter in theright-hand socket and remove it.^Remove the water filter from the tool.^Clean the

Miele appliances are built to the higheststandards to achieve the best possibleresults for as long as possible. To helpyou get the most out of your ap

Cleaning productsThe Miele CareCollection has productswhich have been specially developedto clean your appliance gently andthoroughly.Descaling tablet

With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of theappliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put r

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe appliance will notfold away.The ironing table isnot in its lowestworking position.Adjust the ironing table to itslowe

Problem Possible cause RemedyWater is leaking fromthe steam ironingsystem at the height ofthe water containerwhen it is beingtransported.Water droplet

Safety with children~Children under 14 years of age must be kept away from theappliance unless they are constantly supervised.~Children 14 years and o

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe ironing table is notheating.Steam has not beenused for a while.Operate the steam button *,toactivate the ironing tabl

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe fan is not running. No steam isrequired.The fan only runs when thesteam function on the iron isoperated.The steam is

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe applianceswitches off during thedescaling process.The iron or thesteamer wasconnected duringthe descalingprocess.Disc

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe 2 indicator lightis on constantly.The empty residualwater container hasnot been recognised.Empty the residual waterco

Problem Possible cause RemedyWhen using the steambutton * on the iron,drops of water or whitedeposits escape fromthe steam jets.The temperatureselecte

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe * indicator lightflashes four times andthe k indicator light isalso lit up.The empty ormissing watercontainer is notr

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe * indicator lightflashes six times andthe k indicator light isalso lit up.The steamgenerator iscontaminated withwater

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe * indicator lightflashes eight timesand the k indicatorlight is also lit up.The residual watercontainer has notbeen r

In the event of a fault that you cannoteasily remedy, please contact–your Miele Dealeror–Miele (see back cover for contactdetails).Please note that te

,All electrical work must becarried out by a suitably qualifiedand competent person inaccordance with current local andnational safety regulations (BS

~Always remove and unwind the mains connection cablecompletely from the lower storage compartment.~If the connection cable is damaged it must be repla

Dimensions when dismantled (H x W x D) 1280 x 470 x 370 mmDimensions when assembled (H x W x D) 970 x 470 x 1480 mmWeight 29 kg for B 1312 and B 18263

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~During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliancemust be disconnected from the mains electricity supply.~Do not damage, remove or bypas

~The steam ironing system must be assembled when ironing,however the steamer can be used when the system is dismantled.~Ensure that the electrical con