Miele B 1847 - Water Quality and Container Errors

Problem Possible cause Remedy
The * indicator light
flashes six times and
the k indicator light is
also lit up.
The steam
generator is
contaminated with
water which is too
hard or too salty.
Start the descaling process by
pressing the j button.
In this case the descaling
requirement is not indicated by
the k light (see "Cleaning and
care").
To avoid this problem in the
future, set the water hardness
level at least a stage higher; for
example, if it is set to 4, increase
it to 5 or more (see "Setting the
water hardness level").
There is a fault with
the appliance.
Switch the appliance off and
then back on again.
If the indicator light continues to
flash, call Miele Service.
The * indicator light
flashes seven times
and the k indicator
light is also lit up.
There is a fault with
the appliance.
Switch the appliance off and
then back on again.
If the indicator light continues to
flash, call Miele Service.
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