The ironing board is not in the lowest working position.
![](https://cweb.miele.com/miga/All/120742861707__Print_All.png)
Turn and hold the rotary control in the direction (arrow symbol).
![](https://cweb.miele.com/miga/All/120742864139__Print_All.png)
Press the tower down into its lowest working position.
![](https://cweb.miele.com/miga/All/120742866571__Print_All.png)
Turn the rotary control in the direction (lock symbol) and then let go of it again.
The ironing board unlocks and moves down.
![](https://cweb.miele.com/miga/All/120742881803__Print_All.png)
Guide the ironing board downwards or allow it to slide down by itself.
![](https://cweb.miele.com/miga/All/120742884235__Print_All.png)
Press the tapered end of the ironing board upwards until it engages with the tower.
Press the ironing board leg against the tower until it engages.