Ironing With Steam - Miele B 3312 Operating Instructions Manual

Ironing with steam

The steam system is ready for use
when 
Ready for use
display. The burst of steam is controlled
by the  button on the iron.
When the  button is pressed, the fan
on the underside of the ironing board
starts automatically.
When the  button is released, the fan
will also stop after a brief time delay.
When using the steam function for a
long time, make sure the room is well
ventilated, as high air humidity can
develop.
Using short bursts of steam
 Briefly press the  button and
release it again.
Using continuous steam
 Press the  button and at the same
time pull the slider  back.
 Release the  button again.
While the slider  is pulled back, the
 button remains in a locked position.
Steam is now emitted continuously.
Stopping the continuous steam
function
 Push the slider  forwards.
This will unlock the  button again and
the steam burst function is ended.
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The continuous emission of steam
must have stopped 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
approx. 3 minutes and 
will appear in the display.
stm. button
When turning off the iron, unlock the
 button by pushing the slider 
forwards.
Filling the water container
 Fill the water container when the
message 
Fill water cont.
the display (see "Filling the water
container").
When using the steam function for a
long time during ironing,
condensation can build up in the
ironing board.
Sensitive floors can be damaged by
droplets of water.
If you notice condensate underneath
the ironing board, use a cloth to wipe
it off.
Tip: If you take a break from ironing,
condensate may collect in the steam
hose. When the  button is pressed,
the condensate is expelled from the
hose. To avoid damp spots on your
clothes, do not direct the first burst of
steam onto the garment after a break
from ironing.
Ironing
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