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Inlet fault, Boiler

Boiler intake fault appears in the steam ironing system display.

The water container is not recognised by the steam ironing system or has not been correctly fitted.

Switch the steam ironing system off.

To unclip the water container from the retainer, pull down the handle.

Pull the water container upwards and out.

Turn the twist lock at the rear of the water container to the left (anti-clockwise) and lift off the lock.

Tilt the water container into a horizontal position and fill it with fresh water (approx. 15–35 °C).

Place the twist lock back in the water container and turn it to the right (clockwise) as far as it will go.

Put the water container back in place.

Switch the steam ironing system on.

Once the steam generator has cooled down, it is emptied automatically. Then the steam generator is automatically refilled and becomes ready to produce steam.

The water filter is dirty.

You can tell if the water filter is dirty because the pumping noises coming from the water feed pump will become more frequent.

Remove the plug from the socket before starting work.

To unclip the water container from the retainer, pull down the handle.

Pull the water container upwards and out.

Use a crosshead screwdriver to undo the screw for the water filter cover and lift up the cover to remove it.

There is a hook on the water filter cover. Use the hook to pull the sealing ring up and out of the socket on the right.

There is a round retainer tool on the water filter cover. Press the round retainer tool onto the water filter from above.

The round retainer tool engages in the water filter.

Pull the water filter out of the socket.

Detach the water filter from the round tool.

Clean the water filter thoroughly under running water.

Insert the water filter with its sealing ring pointing downwards.

Press the water filter all the way into the socket on the right-hand side.

The sealing ring has a top and a bottom. On the bottom, there is a narrow groove.

Insert the sealing ring with the groove pointing downwards.

Insert the sealing ring.

Place the water filter cover over the socket.

Use a crosshead screwdriver to tighten the screw.

Put the water container back in the retainer in the tower.

The water filter is missing.
The water filter is damaged.

To order a new water filter, please contact the Miele Customer Service Department.

There is a fault with the steam system.

Switch the steam ironing system off and on again.

After the cooling phase, the steam ironing system will carry out a rinse function and attempt to correct the fault itself. The cooling phase can take up to 3 hours.

Remove the residual water drawer if you are prompted to do so by the appropriate message in the display.

Empty and dry the residual water drawer.

Push the residual water drawer back into the tower until it clicks into place.

The feed pump is defective.

If you cannot hear the feed pump running, contact the Miele Customer Service Department. Inform the Miele Customer Service Department that you cannot hear any noise coming from the feed pump.

The float switch in the rear wall of the water container cannot move freely.

Check that the float switch is moving freely by turning or shaking the water container. If it is not, contact the Miele Customer Service Department.

The water filter sealing ring has become porous or stretched.
The water filter sealing ring has been inserted incorrectly.

Remove the sealing ring, see remedy 2.

Replace the water filter sealing ring or insert it correctly.

If the fault persists, please contact us or book a repair appointment online.

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