Frequently asked questions

Repairs should only be carried out by an authorized technician in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause injury or appliance damage.

The rotary iron does not turn on.

Possible fault

Solution

 

 

The rotary iron has no power.

Plug the machine in and check if the

 

circuit breaker has tripped.

 

 

The laundry is not properly or poorly pulled in.

Possible fault

Solution

 

 

This tends to happen when ironing

Continue ironing, the issue is usually

delicate items with a new machine.

resolved after 5-10 minutes of ironing.

 

 

New iron cover

A new rotary iron cover should be

 

washed at 140°F (60°C) for the laundry

 

to be ideally pulled in.

 

 

Lime or starch deposits on the heater

Clean with household cleaners or

plate.

dishwasher detergent.

 

 

Creases/Folds occur

 

Possible fault

Solution

 

 

The heater plate is soiled (lime

Clean the heater plate with household

deposits).

cleaners or dishwasher detergent.

 

 

The rotary iron cover is heavily soiled.

 

Possible fault

Solution

 

 

Deposits

Wash the iron cover with household

 

detergent at 140°F (60°C) or replace

 

with a new one. See "Washing or

 

replacing the ironing cover".

 

 

The heater plate does not press on the roller.

Possible fault

Solution

 

 

The emergency release was activated.

Press the emergency release down

 

(see "Power failure").

 

 

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Miele B990 operating instructions Frequently asked questions