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“Steam ready” indicator light flashes 4 times and “Water container empty” indicator lights up

The “Steam ready” indicator light flashes 4 times and the “Water container empty” indicator lights up on the steam ironing system.

The water container is not recognized by the steam ironing system or is not inserted properly.

Switch off the steam ironing system and fill the water container with fresh water (approx. 60–95°F (15–35°C)).

Insert the water container and switch on the steam ironing system.

The  (Boiler too warm) indicator lights up. After the boiler has cooled down, the boiler is automatically drained. The boiler is then automatically refilled and readiness to produce steam is restored.

The water filter is clogged or missing.

Remove the electrical plug from the socket before starting any work.

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

Pull the water container upward 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 tool clicks into the water filter.

Pull the water filter out of the socket.

Detach the water filter from the round retainer tool.

Clean the water filter thoroughly under running water.

Insert the water filter with its sealing ring pointing downward.

Press the water filter fully into the right-hand socket.

The sealing ring has a top and a bottom. There is a narrow groove on the bottom.

Insert the sealing ring with the groove pointing downward.

Insert the sealing ring.

Place the water filter cover over the socket.

Tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver.

The water filter is damaged.

Please contact Miele Customer Service to order a new water filter.

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

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