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Operating instructions Commercial steam ironing system To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is es- sential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr. 11 591 280...
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Contents Caring for the environment ................Warning and Safety instructions ..............Guide to the appliance ..................14 Transporting....................... 17 Assembly......................18 Adjusting the height .................... 19 Connection......................21 Insert the mains plug into the socket..............21 Removing the iron and the steam hose holder ........... 22 Connecting the steam hose ................
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Contents Active ironing board .................... 37 Suction function ..................... 37 Inflation function..................... 37 Automatic switch on/off ................. 37 Memory function .................... 37 Heated ironing surface ................... 37 Steamer ......................39 Connecting the Steamer ..................39 Using the steamer ....................41 Brush attachment....................
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Contents Care products...................... 65 Descaling tablets for the steam ironing system ..........65 Problem solving guide ..................66 Troubleshooting....................67 Display messages ....................73 Service........................ 77 Electrical connection UK .................. 78 Technical data....................79...
Only use the steam ironing system for the types of application de- scribed in the operating instructions. All other types of use are not permitted. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.
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Miele recommends that only children over the age of 14 are al- lowed to operate the steam ironing system unsupervised.
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If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced with a special cable of the same type (available from Miele). For safety reas- ons this must only be fitted by a Miele authorised service technician or the Miele service department.
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Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele ori- ginal spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can Miele guaran- tee the safety standards of the appliance.
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Do not use the steam ironing system if liquid has got into the steam ironing system. Contact the Miele Customer Service Department. The steam ironing system must not be used in a non-stationary...
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Warning and Safety instructions Correct application Risk of burning due to hot components and steam. The soleplate and the areas surrounding it on the iron and the Steamer nozzles are very hot. Escaping steam can cause severe burns. Avoid direct contact with escaping steam, the soleplate and the Steamer nozzles.
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Warning and Safety instructions Do not use solely demineralised water (e.g. distilled, battery wa- ter) to fill the water container. This could cause the steam ironing system to malfunction. Always place the iron with its soleplate horizontally on the resting surface of the steam ironing system.
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Frozen water in the water container, steam generator or steam hose will cause damage to the appliance. Using accessories Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele. If other parts are used, guarantee, warranty and/or product li- ability claims will be invalidated.
Guide to the appliance a Ironing board i Ironing board X-frame b Iron with steam hose j Iron resting surface c Steam hose holder k Mains connection cable d Handle l Bottom storage compartment For the mains connection cable, the e Water container steamer* and the non-stick soleplate f Tower...
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Guide to the appliance Tower (top view) with open storage com- Tower partment (top) a Rotary control for height adjustment d Steam hose holders and folding the appliance away e Control field b Iron resting surface f Iron with steam hose c Steam connection...
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Guide to the appliance Control panel on tower h On/Off button Switches the steam ironing system on or off. i Display Displays messages and instructions for the user. n Emergency release button This releases the steam ironing sys- j Arrow button tem.
Transporting Danger of injury and damage to the appliance due to released ironing board. The ironing board lock may become dislodged if the steam ironing system is transported or lifted while it is as- sembled. Only ever transport the steam ironing system while it is folded up.
*INSTALLATION* Assembly Take the steam ironing system to its installation site. Use both hands to pull the ironing board upwards into a horizontal posi- tion until it audibly clicks into place Use one hand to pull the release on both sides of the tower.
*INSTALLATION* Assembly Adjusting the height The steam ironing system can be adjus- ted to suit your personal preference. The maximum working height is around 102 cm. When adjusting the height, ensure the mains connection cable does not become trapped in the mechanism. The steam ironing system is now as- sembled.
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*INSTALLATION* Assembly At the same time, pull the handle up- wards with the other hand or press the handle down. Do not push down on the ironing board while adjusting the height. Always use the handle on the tower to adjust the height.
*INSTALLATION* Connection Insert the mains plug into the socket. The steam ironing system is designed for connection to a properly installed earthed socket for AC 220-240 V, 50-60 Hz. Guide the power cable through the groove in the cover. Close the (bottom) storage compart- ment.
*INSTALLATION* Connection Removing the iron and the The steam ironing system is suitable steam hose holder for right- or left-handed people. The operation is optimised for both sides. Connecting the steam hose Lift the lid of the steam connection. ...
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*INSTALLATION* Connection Danger of the iron tipping over if it is placed upright on its edge. An iron placed upright can easily tip over or fall to the floor. Always place the iron onto the rest- ing surface with its soleplate down. ...
Before using for the first time Before using the steam ironing sys- Using the test strips tem for the first time, remove all packaging (e.g. the protective film from the tower). Determining water hardness In order for the steam ironing system to function properly and to display a mes- sage prompting you to descale it at the correct time, it is important to adjust the...
Before using for the first time Language selection Before using for the first time The following steps must be carried out before using the appliance for the first time: deutsch Switch on the steam ironing system Use the or arrow buttons to se- lect your preferred language.
Before using for the first time Setting the water hardness Level 7 Set water hardness... Use the or arrow buttons on the control panel to set the water hard- Before the water hardness can be set, ness level for your household. the display message ...
Before using for the first time The steam ironing system is now ready for use This completes the settings for using the appliance for the first time. The message Initial set-up complete will ap- pear in the display. Confirm this mes- sage by pressing the OK button.
Switching on Switching on the steam ironing Depending on the operating time, system immediately after switching the steam ironing system on, the auto- matic rinse function can be started (see “Automatic rinsing”) or you may start the descaling process (see “De- scaling”).
Switching on Filling the water container Filling the water container If the water container is empty or not installed in the tower, the message Fill water cont. will appear in the dis- play. Removing the water container Open the cover in the upper area of the water container.
Switching on After inserting the water container, wait Water quality until the steam ironing system is ready Use only fresh tap water. to use steam. This is indicated by the Water prepared using commercially Ready for use message in the display.
Switching on Selecting the ironing temperat- With temperature level the sole- plate temperature is too low for iron- ing with steam. If you use this tem- perature level, do not use the steam button. If you do, water will escape from the steam jets.
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Switching on Care label Ironing with steam for best Ironing without steam results (on the garment) (Material / Temperature setting) (Material / Temperature setting) With non-stick soleplate Minimum iron, synthetics (see “Ironing with the non-stick Low temperature soleplate”) Minimum iron, synthetics, appli- qués, prints, flocking, etc.
Switching on CoolDown function Do not leave the steam ironing system unattended with the iron or Steamer connected. Always switch off at the wall socket Iron switched off and withdraw the plug before leaving the steam ironing system unatten- ded.
Ironing Steam ironing system PIB 100 Ironing with steam The steam ironing system is ready for use when Ready for use appears in the display. The burst of steam is con- trolled by the button on the iron. When the button is pressed, the fan on the underside of the ironing board starts automatically.
Ironing Ironing without steam The continuous emission of steam must have stopped before the iron is Remove the water container from the put back on the resting surface! steam ironing system if you want to If the steam button was not unlocked iron without steam.
Ironing Attaching the non-stick soleplate Removing the non-stick soleplate Place the tip of the iron inside the Hold the iron by the handle. non-stick soleplate. Risk of burning or scalding due to hot iron and non-stick soleplate. The non-stick soleplate is still very hot after ironing.
Fan control for the PIB 100 Inflation function The inflation function forms a cushion of air between the fabric and the ironing board.
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Ironing Setting the power level When using the button, you can switch between both fan power levels. Each press of the button switches between the following power levels: - Level 1 = 1 fan active - Level 2 = 2 fans active...
Steamer Disconnecting the iron from the The steamer is available as an access- steam connection ory for the PIB 100 commercial steam ironing system. Risk of burning or scalding due to the hot soleplate. The iron soleplate is still very hot after use.
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Steamer Attaching the Steamer to the steam You can at any time plug the iron into connection the steam connection as an alternat- ive 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.
Steamer Using short bursts of steam Using the steamer Briefly press button . Danger of burning due to hot Then release the button. steam! Never direct the steam or the steam Using continuous steam jets at people, animals or electrical ...
Steamer Brush attachment The steamer is equipped with a brush attachment which can be clipped on. The brush attachment helps to raise the fibres. You can hold the steamer directly onto the fabric while the brush at- tachment is in place. Always try it first on an inconspicu- ous part of the fabric.
Switching off the steam ironing system To switch off the steam ironing sys- tem, press the button. The light in the button goes out. The steam ironing system is now switched off. The last selected fan set- tings are saved and are available for the Bottom storage compartment next time you switch on the appliance.
Dismantling Setting the ironing board to its lowest working height To dismantle the steam ironing sys- tem, the ironing board must first be set to its lowest working height. Make sure you do not trap the mains con- nection cable in the mechanism. En- sure the residual water drawer is com- pletely emptied, pushed in and locked in place.
Dismantling Folding the ironing board Push the ironing board up by the tapered end until it is upright and Turn one of the two rotary controls as locks into position on the tower. far as it will go towards the posi- tion.
Dismantling Disconnecting the steam hose. Storing the iron Do not pull on the steam hose! Risk of burning or scalding due Hold the plug at the end of the steam to the hot soleplate. hose. The plug may still be warm im- The iron soleplate is still very hot mediately after using the system.
Dismantling Emptying the water container Storing the steam ironing sys- Empty the water container if the steam ironing system is not going to be used for a long period of time. Take the steam ironing system to its storage place. Do not store the steam ironing sys- ...
Cleaning and care Emptying the residual water drawer Automatic rinsing After the rinsing process has com- The automatic rinse function clears pleted, the residual water drawer must the steam generator of mineral depos- be emptied. The message Empty its from the evaporated water. drawer will appear in the display on the After approx.
Cleaning and care Descaling warning further 60 minutes. For the rest of the descaling process, you can leave the Descale soon will appear in the dis- steam ironing system unattended. play the next time you switch the steam ironing system on if there are only about Tip: To optimise the descaling process, 2 hours of ironing available before the start the procedure while the system is...
Cleaning and care Starting the descaling process early Descaling process The following display messages will guide you through the entire descaling process. Only proceed with the re- Ready for use quired action if you are prompted to do so by the appropriate message in the display.
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Cleaning and care Fill water container to mark Add descaler Open the cover in the upper area of the water container. Hold the water container by its handle. Pull the handle downwards. Level mark on the water container ...
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Cleaning and care Fit water container Empty drawer Put the water container back into the This message may be displayed after tower. inserting the water container with the descaling tablet. If you do not see this After about 10 minutes (the time it takes message, you can skip the following for the descaling tablets to dissolve), steps and continue as soon as you...
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Cleaning and care Rinse water container and fill to Pre-rinse the mark If the steam ironing system is still hot Remove the water container from the from the previous use, the cool down phase will start first. This may take up tower.
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Cleaning and care Empty drawer Descale Remove the residual water drawer After an activation time of approx. from the tower. 1 hour, the descaling solution is drained from the steam generator into the resid- The message Fit drawer will appear ual water drawer.
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Cleaning and care Empty drawer Rinsing the soleplate Remove the residual water drawer The iron must not be warm from pre- and empty it. vious use. Let the iron cool down for at least 60 The message Fit drawer is now minutes before rinsing the soleplate.
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Cleaning and care Now set the temperature selector on tem is ready and steam is available, the message Ready for use will be shown the iron to the highest temperature in the display. setting . Hold the iron over a washbasin or a heat-resistant container.
Cleaning and care To avoid damaging the surface, do Cleaning the housing not use the following for cleaning: Before cleaning the housing, - abrasive cleaning agents, (e.g. switch off at the socket and with- powder cleaners, cream cleaners, draw the plug.
Cleaning and care Wash and dry the ironing board cover Cleaning or replacing the iron- according to the care label or replace ing board cover the cover if it is damaged. If the ironing board cover is soiled, you Never use the steam ironing system can wash and dry it.
Cleaning and care When removing, the water container Cleaning the water filter may drip a little while the valves of the The water filter prevents foreign ob- container close. jects in the water from entering the Tip: Dripping can be avoided by remov- steam ironing system and causing ing the water container slowly.
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Cleaning and care Removing the water filter cover Removing the sealing ring Use a cross-head screwdriver to re- Use the hook on the water filter cover move the screw of the water filter to pull the sealing ring up and out of cover.
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Cleaning and care Pull out water filter Cleaning the water filter Detach the water filter from the round Push the round tool on the water filter tool. cover onto the water filter from above. Clean the water filter thoroughly un- der running water.
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Then replace the water filter cover steam ironing system will not work. over both sockets. The water filter must be replaced if it is worn or damaged. Replacement filters are available from your Miele retailer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department.
To achieve this, comes with a removable brush attach- all factors must interact perfectly with ment for lifting the fibres. one another. Therefore Miele offers a comprehensive range of accessories The steamer can be used with any that harmonise with Miele appliances Miele steam ironing system.
Optional accessories 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.
Problem solving guide Most faults can be resolved by yourself. Time and money will be saved because a service call will not be needed. The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it. Please note: ...
Problem solving guide Troubleshooting Problem Cause and remedy The steam ironing sys- The steam ironing system does not have any power. tem cannot be switched Check that – the plug is inserted into the wall socket and that the socket is switched on. –...
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Now the ironing board can either be dismantled or brought into its working position. If the ironing board still will not lock into place, contact Miele Service. The iron does not heat The steam ironing system is switched off.
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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.
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Put the dry ironing board cover back on (see “Cleaning or replacing the ironing board cover”). If the ironing board gets damp again, contact Miele Service. Water is leaking from The frequent removal and replacement of the water...
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Wait until the message is dis- Ready for use played. 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.
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy When using the steam The selected temperature level on the iron is too low. button on the iron, Set the temperature selector to at least (see drops of water or white “Selecting the ironing temperature”).
Press the button to switch the steam ironing system back on again. The steam ironing system will try and rectify the fault itself. If the fault message continues to be displayed, switch off at at the wall socket and withdraw the plug. Contact Miele Service.
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Switch off/on system off and then back on again. If the fault continues to be displayed, contact the Miele Customer Service Department. The steam generator is soiled with water containing too much limescale or salt. Start a descaling process (see “Starting the de- scaling process early”).
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Press the button to switch the steam ironing Switch off/on system off and then back on again. If the fault continues to be displayed, contact Miele Service. The iron has switched itself off because it has not ...
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There is a fault with the steam ironing system. If the fault message continues to be displayed, contact Miele Service. Fault codes: There is an internal fault. F38: ELP/EW/LNG ...
Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes. When contacting Miele please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information can be found on the data plate which is located on the tower behind the water container.
*INSTALLATION* Electrical connection UK Before you connect the steam iron- Do not use a multi-socket unit or an ing system, you must check the con- extension cable to connect the nection data (voltage and frequency) steam ironing system to the power on the data plate and compare it with supply.
Technical data Dimensions when folded (H x W x D) 1280 × 470 × 370 mm Dimensions when assembled (H x W x D) 970 × 470 × 1480 mm Weight 30 kg Supply voltage See data plate Power rating See data plate Fuse rating ≥ 10 A Steam pressure 4,0 bar Steam quantity 100 g/min Water container capacity 4,5 l...
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