Miele B 1312, B 1826, B 1847 Operating instructions

Operating instructions

Fashion Master
(steam ironing system)
B 1312
B 1826
B 1847

To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed, set up
and used for the first time.

en-GB

M.-Nr. 09 370 092

Caring for our environment

Disposal of the packing
material

The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.

Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites.

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also contain materials which, if handled
or disposed of incorrectly, could be
potentially hazardous to human health
and to the environment. They are,
however, essential for the correct
functioning of your appliance. Please
do not therefore dispose of it with your
household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.

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Contents

Caring for our environment .........................................2

Disposal of your old appliance ........................................2

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................5

Guide to the appliance ............................................11

Moving the Fashion Master.........................................13

Assembling .....................................................14

Adjusting the height................................................16

Connection ......................................................17

Before using for the first time.......................................20

Water hardness ...................................................20

Setting the water hardness level ......................................22

Checking the programmed water hardness level .........................22

Switching on.....................................................23

Switching on the Fashion Master......................................23

Filling the water container ...........................................23

Water quality ...................................................25

CoolDown function.................................................26

Auto-Off function ..................................................26

Selecting the temperature for ironing ..................................27

Ironing..........................................................29

Iron.............................................................29

Ironing with steam...............................................30

Ironing without steam ............................................30

Ironing with the non-stick sole plate .................................31

Removing the non-stick sole plate ..................................31

Fan.............................................................32

Suction function ................................................32

Blow function ..................................................32

Automatic switch on/off...........................................32

Memory function ................................................32

Heated ironing surface .............................................32

Steamer.........................................................33

Steamer (B 1847 only) ..............................................33

Brush attachment ...............................................35

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Contents

Switching off ....................................................36

Storage .........................................................37

Cleaning and care ................................................40

Automatic rinse ...................................................40

Cleaning and care ................................................51

Cleaning the casing................................................51

Cleaning the sole plate of the iron .....................................51

Cleaning the ironing table cover ......................................52

Replacing the ironing table cover .....................................52

Cleaning the water filter .............................................53

Optional accessories..............................................55

Accessories ......................................................55

Non-stick sole plate .............................................55

Ironing table cover ..............................................55

Steamer.......................................................55

Cleaning products .................................................56

Descaling tablets for the Fashion Master .............................56

E-cloth (microfibre cloth) .........................................56

Problem solving guide ............................................57

Problem solving guide ..............................................57

After sales service ................................................68

Guarantee .......................................................68

Electrical connection..............................................69

Technical data ...................................................70

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Warning and Safety instructions

This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
damage to property.

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important information about its safety, use and
maintenance.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.

Correct application

This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and

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similar working and residential environments.

The appliance must be used only for ironing textiles which are

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suitable for ironing according to the care label.

The appliance is intended for domestic use only as described in

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these operating instructions.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from
incorrect or improper use or operation.

The appliance can only be used by people with reduced

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physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the
consequences of incorrect operation.

The appliance is not intended for outdoor use.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children

Children under 14 years of age must be kept away from the

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appliance unless they are constantly supervised.

Children 14 years and older may only use the appliance

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unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way
and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect
operation.

Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance

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unsupervised.

Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do

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not let them play with it.

Make sure that children under 14 years of age cannot access the

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steam hose or the mains connection cable either during use or
whilst the appliance is cooling down.

Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must

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be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing,
children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their
head and suffocate.

Technical safety

Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible

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damage. Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous.

Check the iron for damage. The iron must not be used if it has

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been dropped, if there is any visible damage or if it is leaking.

Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the connection

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data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match the mains
electricity supply.
If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Always remove and unwind the mains connection cable

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completely from the lower storage compartment.

If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced with a

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special cable of the same type available from Miele. For safety
reasons this must only be fitted by Miele Service or a Miele
authorised service technician.

Do not use the appliance if the ironing table cover is damaged.

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A damaged ironing table cover could be dangerous.
Do not use the appliance without an ironing table cover.
The ironing table cover must be replaced with an original Miele
cover.

The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed

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when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the household
wiring system inspected by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a

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multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

This appliance complies with all relevant safety requirements.

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Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the
user, for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele approved service technician, otherwise any
subsequent damage will not be covered by the guarantee.

Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele

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original parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety
standards of the appliance be guaranteed.

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Warning and Safety instructions

During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance

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must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply.

Do not damage, remove or bypass the safety features, fixtures

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and control elements of this appliance.

Any removable outer panels must be fitted in place, and all

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moving or electrical parts shielded before it is switched on.

The appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.

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on a ship).

In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or

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other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee.

Correct use

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Caution. Danger of burning. The steam emitted, the iron sole
plate and the areas surrounding it on the iron and the steamer
jets get very hot.

This appliance is intended for domestic use only and is not to be

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used for commercial purposes.

Do not use a pressure washer or hose to clean the appliance.

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Only clean the appliance when it has cooled down.

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Danger of squashing and trapping your fingers. Do not place

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your fingers between moving parts when assembling, dismantling or
adjusting the height of the appliance.

The appliance must be set up on an even surface and may only

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be used in a horizontal position.

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Warning and Safety instructions

The steam ironing system must be assembled when ironing,

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however the steamer can be used when the system is dismantled.

Ensure that the electrical connection cable does not present a

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trip hazard when unwound.

When the appliance is heated up there is an acute danger of

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burning from contact with the sole plate of the iron or the steamer
jets.

Do not use demineralised water (e.g. distilled) on its own to fill

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the water container as this could cause the appliance to
malfunction.

Always place the iron with the steam function switched off on the

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iron resting surface so that the sole plate does not protrude over the
edges.
Placing it otherwise could be a fire hazard.

Take care not to burn yourself. If the iron remains on the resting

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surface for any length of time, the surface will become hot. Avoid
direct contact with it. Only touch the handle.

Danger of burning. Do not direct the steam or the steam jets at

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people, animals or electrical appliances of any kind.

Danger of burning. Do not use the steamer on clothing while it is

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being worn, as the clothing will intensify burning of skin.

Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is ready for use. If

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you need to leave it, please switch it off and then disconnect it from
the mains electricity supply.

Do not pull on the cable to remove the plug. Pull on the plug.

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Do not touch the electrical connection cable or the steam hose

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with the sole plate of the heated iron. This could result in damage.

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Warning and Safety instructions

The iron and the steamer must not be connected to the

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appliance during the descaling process. The appliance can be left
unattended during this process.

The iron must not be stowed in its storage compartment when it is

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connected as this could result in damage to the appliance.

Do not use the residual water container to store accessories or

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other similar items. It should be used only to collect residual water.

Do not plug any objects into any of the apertures on the steam

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ironing system. If an aperture is blocked, do not use the system.

Do not hang items of laundry on the appliance when folded as

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this could cause it to tip over.

Avoid ironing over hard or sharp-edged items as these can leave

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marks on the sole plate.

Do not store the appliance near petrol, benzine or other easily

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flammable substances. Fire and explosion risk.

Only use the appliance in buildings with an ambient temperature

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of between 10 °C and 40 °C. Freezing temperatures, excessive heat
and humidity will affect the functionality of the system.

Do not store the appliance in a room where there is a risk of frost

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occurring. Frozen water can cause damage to the water container,
steam generator and steam hose.

Using accessories

Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by

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Miele. Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers
will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.

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Guide to the appliance

a Ironing table

b Iron with steam hose

c Steam hose holder

d Handle

e Water container

f Tower

g Residual water container

h Upper storage compartment for the

iron and the steam hose holder

i X-frame for the ironing table

j Iron resting surface

k Mains connection cable

l Lower storage compartment for the

mains connection cable, steamer*,
non-stick sole plate and holder for
the mains connection cable.

m Rollers

n Release mechanism

*Supplied as standard only with
B 1847.
Available as an optional accessory for
B 1312 and B 1826.

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Guide to the appliance

a Handle with rotary dial for height

adjustment and folding the appliance
up

b Iron resting surface

c Steam connection

h On/Off button s with indicator light

i Steam ready * indicator light

j Water container empty k indicator

light

k Steam generator too hot l indicator

light

l Empty residual water container 2

indicator light

m Descale k indicator light

n Descale button j

d Sockets for the steam hose holder

e Control panel

f Steam hose holder

g Iron with steam hose

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The appliance is fitted with two rollers,
so it can be pulled or pushed across an
even surface when folded up.

^ Hold on to it by the handle and tip it

gently towards you until the wheels
are free.

Obstacles such as carpet edges, door
sills or single steps can also be easily
negotiated.

Moving the Fashion Master

Two people are required to carry the
Fashion Master up or down stairs. It
should always be carried with the
ironing table underneath.

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Use the hand holds on the underside
of the appliance.

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Do not lift and carry the Fashion
Master by the ironing table.
The locking mechanism on the tower
could release and cause injury or
damage if the table unfolded.

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Assembling

Take the Fashion Master to the place

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where it is to be set up.

^ Pull upwards on the release

mechanism with one hand. Hold the
tower tightly by the handle with the
other hand.

The locking mechanism on the tower
will be released and the X-frame will
fold down at the same time.

The ironing table is held independently
in this position.

^ Pull the ironing table upwards with

both hands into a horizontal position
until you hear a click.

^

Hold onto the release mechanism
and guide the ironing table into a
position of approx. 45°.

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^

Ensure that the ironing table has
clicked into place on both sides of
the tower, otherwise you will not be
able to adjust the height.

The Fashion Master is now assembled
in its lowest working position - a height
of approx. 83 cm.

Assembling

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Assembling

Adjusting the height

You can adjust the Fashion Master to
suit your working height.

Take care not to trap the electrical
connection cable in the mechanism.

Ensure that the ironing table has
clicked into place on both sides of
the tower otherwise you will not be
able to adjust the height.

^ At the same time pull the handle on

the tower upwards with the other
hand.

or:
^ Press the handle on the tower down

at the same time.

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Use one of the rotary dials on the
side of the tower handle. Turn the dial
as far as it will go in the q direction
and hold it there.

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Do not push down on the ironing
table when doing this.

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When you have reached your desired
working height, release the rotary dial
and it will spring back into the middle
position.

We recommend that you adjust the
working position to approx. hip height
for optimum comfort.

The ironing table is held in the selected
position.

For additional stability the ironing table
clicks into place audibly under extra
pressure, doubly securing your
selected working position.

The highest working position is approx.
102 cm.

The Fashion Master system is supplied
for connection to a 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz
mains electricity supply and is fitted
with a moulded plug.

^ Open the lower storage compartment

by opening the lid downwards.

Connection

Guide the electrical connection cable

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through the grove provided and
close the lower storage compartment
again. Ensure that the cable does not
become trapped between the lid and
the casing or between the rollers and
the tower.

^

Remove the electrical connection
cable completely from the
compartment.

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Insert the plug in a wall socket.

^

Open the upper storage
compartment lid.

^

Take out the iron and the steam hose
holder.

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Connection

Close the storage compartment lid

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again.

^ Plug the steam hose holder into one

of the sockets provided.

Please note: Use the socket on the side
on which you are ironing.

The appliance can be used by right- or
left-handed people. Operation is
optimised for both sides.

Connect the iron by plugging the

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steam hose into the steam
connection.
Pull back the sliding mechanism on
the steam hose plug and release it
when it is plugged in.

^ Guide the rubber ring on the steam

hose into the steam hose holder as
shown.

Ensure the steam hose fits securely
and that it is not twisted.

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Open the lid of the steam connection
by lifting it upwards.

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To avoid damaging or discolouration

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to the ironing table cover, always
place the iron on the resting surface
during pauses in ironing.

Condensation can form on the resting
surface. However, this does not affect
the functioning of the steam ironing
system.

Connection

When putting the iron down on the
iron resting surface, the steam *
button must be unlocked.

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The iron must not be placed
upright on the resting surface as it
could tip and fall.
Always place the iron down so that it
is resting on the entire sole plate.

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Danger of burning. If the iron
remains on the resting surface for
any length of time, the surface will
become hot. Avoid direct contact
with it. Only touch the handle.

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Before using for the first time

It is helpful to get to know the
FashionMaster before using it for the
first time so that you will be able to
make use of all the functions.

Remove the packaging (e.g. the

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protective film from the tower, etc).

When using for the first time, you might
notice a slight odour during the
heating-up phase. This will dissipate
with further use.

During operation pumping, boiling and
knocking noises may be heard.
These are normal noises which occur
during operation.

Water hardness

To ensure problem-free functioning and
so that the descaling reminder appears
at the right time, it is important to adjust
the appliance to the local water
hardness level. The water hardness
level indicates how much calcium is
dissolved in the water. The higher the
calcium content, the harder the water,
and the harder the water, the more
often the appliance will need to be
descaled.

Your local water board will be able to
tell you the hardness level of your
water. This information can often be
found on the internet on the home page
of the relevant water board.

Set the water hardness according to
the table. The water hardness set is
shown by the flash frequency of the k
indicator light.

°dH

German

scale

1 - 4 0.2 - 0.7 2 - 7 Once

5 - 7 0.9 - 1.3 9 - 13 Twice

8 - 11 1.4 - 2.0 14 - 20 3 times

12 - 15 2.2 - 2.7 22 - 27 4 times

16 - 20 2.9 - 3.6 29 - 36 5 times

21 - 25 3.8 - 4.5 38 -45 6 times

26 - 30 4.7 - 5.4 47 - 54 7 times

31 - 36 5.6 - 6.5 56 - 65 8 times

37 - 45 6.7 - 8.1 67 - 81 9 times

46 - 70 8.3 - 12.6 83 - 126 10 times

mmol/l °f Flash

frequency

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Before using for the first time

If you cannot find out the water
hardness level, you can use the test
strip provided:

Dip the strip in your drinking water for

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approximately a second, then shake
off any excess water. The result will
be evident after about a minute.

Set the water hardness according to
the table. The water hardness set is
shown by the flash frequency of the k
indicator light.

Hardness range on the test

strip

4 green squares < 0.5 mmol/l

or 3°dH

1 red square > 0.7 mmol/l

or 4°dH

2 red squares > 1.3 mmol/l

or 7°dH

3 red squares > 2.5 mmol/l

or 14°dH

4 red squares > 3.8 mmol/l

or 21°dH

Flash

frequency

Once

Twice

3 times

5 times

10 times

If your water hardness is different from
this, you must adjust it to the
corresponding value.

Where the water hardness fluctuates
e.g. between 6.7 - 9.0 mmol/l (37 - 50
°dH), always programme it to the higher
value (9.0 mmol/l / 50 °dH in this
example).

In the event of a fault, it will help the
service technician if you know the
hardness of your local water supply.

Enter the water hardness below:

mmol or °dH

The FashionMaster is set to the highest
level of water hardness (12.6 mmol/l /
70°dH) as a factory default. If your
water hardness corresponds to this,
you do not need to do anything. See
"Switching on".

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Before using for the first time

Setting the water hardness
level

Water hardness is programmed using
the control panel on the tower.

The programming procedure can be
cancelled at any time by pressing
the On/Off button s. The procedure
can then be re-started from the
beginning again.

Programme the water hardness as
follows:

^ If the appliance is on, switch it off

using the s button.

^ Press and hold the j button and at

the same time switch the appliance

on using the s button. Hold in the j
button until the k indicator lights up
yellow.

If this does not happen, start the
procedure again from the beginning.

The k indicator light flashes rapidly 10
times at intervals and the k indicator
light flashes slowly on and off (factory
default).

The water hardness set is shown by the
flash frequency of the k indicator light
(see table for water hardness).

Briefly press the j button to select

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the number of flashes which equates
to your water hardness level.
Each press of the button moves you
up a level. When the highest water
hardness value is reached, the
setting starts from the beginning
again.

Please set the correct water hardness
level, as otherwise this invalidates the
guarantee.

Example:

Water hardness = 4.0 mmol/l (22°dH).

– The k indicator light will flash rapidly

10 times at intervals (factory default
setting).

– Press the j button 6 times.

– The k indicator light flashes rapidly 6

times.

^ Switch the appliance off with the s

button.

Checking the programmed
water hardness level

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If the appliance is on, switch it off
using the s button.

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Press and hold the j button and at
the same time switch the appliance

on using the s button. Hold in the j
button until the k indicator lights up
yellow.

The k indicator light will flash the
number of times which corresponds to
the water hardness level which has
been set (see table).

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^

Switch the appliance off with the s
button.