Miele Compact C1 Celebration Operating instructions
en Operating Instructions Canister Vacuum Cleaner
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Only Miele FilterBags, filters and accessories with
the "Original Miele" logo can be used with this
vacuum. Only then can the suction power of the
vacuum cleaner reach its optimum potential creating
the best possible cleaning results.
USE OF NON-MIELE COMPONENTS MAY VOID
THE WARRANTY.
,
The use of FilterBags made of paper or a similar
material, or FilterBags with a cardboard retaining
plate can lead to serious damage to the vacuum
cleaner and may void the warranty, just as with the
use of FilterBags without the "Original Miele" logo.
The "Original Miele" Logo will appear on the
packaging or directly on the FilterBag.
Purchasing new FilterBags and filters
Original Miele FilterBags and filters can be purchased
from an authorized Miele vacuum dealer or by visiting the
Miele store at www.mieleusa.com.
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en - Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 5
Appliance description .........................................................................................10
Caring for the environment ................................................................................12
References to illustrations..................................................................................13
Preparing for use.................................................................................................13
Use........................................................................................................................15
Parking, transport and storage.......................................................................... 16
Maintenance ........................................................................................................16
Purchasing new FilterBags and filters................................................................... 17
Ordering the correct FilterBags and filters ............................................................ 17
When to change the FilterBag .............................................................................. 17
How the FilterBag change indicator works ........................................................... 18
How to replace the FilterBag ................................................................................ 18
When to change the motor protection filter........................................................... 18
How to change the motor protection filter ........................................................... 18
When to replace the exhaust filter......................................................................... 19
How to replace the AirClean exhaust filter ........................................................... 19
Replacing the AirClean Plus 50, Active AirClean 50, and HEPA AirClean 50 ex-
haust filters ........................................................................................................... 19
Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another ................................................ 20
When to change the thread catchers?.................................................................. 20
How to replace the thread lifters .......................................................................... 20
Cleaning the roller on the AllTeQ floorhead .......................................................... 20
Cleaning and care ...............................................................................................21
Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................. 22
Technical Service................................................................................................. 23
Contact in case of fault ......................................................................................... 23
Warranty................................................................................................................ 23
Optional accessories ..........................................................................................23
Limited Warranty - Vacuum Cleaners USA ....................................................... 25
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en - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This vacuum cleaner complies with current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the vacuum
cleaner, please read the operating instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They contain important
information on its safety, operation and maintenance.
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and
pass them on to any future user.
Always disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the power
supply when you have finished using it, before changing
any accessories, as well as for maintenance work and
cleaning. Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug it.
Correct use
This vacuum cleaner is intended for cleaning flooring in
domestic households and similar residential environments.
This vacuum cleaner can be used for all normal cleaning
of carpets, rugs and hard flooring.
This vacuum cleaner is not intended for outdoor use.
This vacuum cleaner is intended for use at altitudes of
up to 1300ft (4000m) above sea level.
The vacuum cleaner must only be used to vacuum dry
floor surfaces. Do not use on people and animals. Any
other usage, modification or alteration is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be dangerous.
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Persons which lack physical, sensory or mental abilities
or experience with the machine should not use it without
supervision or instruction by a responsible person.
Safety with children
Danger of suffocation! Ensure that any plastic wrap-
pings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the
reach of children.
Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when used near children.
Technical safety
Before using the vacuum cleaner and its accessories,
check for any visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.
Ensure that the connection data on the data plate of the
vacuum cleaner (voltage and frequency) match the household power supply. Without modifications, the vacuum
cleaner is suited for 50Hz or 60Hz.
The electrical outlet must be fitted with a 15 A fuse.
Reliable and safe operation of this vacuum cleaner can
only be assured if it has been connected to the electricity
supply.
Repairs must only be performed by an authorized ser-
vice agent in accordance with national and local safety
regulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause injury or machine damage. Otherwise the warranty will be void.
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Do not pull or carry the vacuum cleaner by the power
cord, and be careful not to damage the cord when withdrawing the plug from the socket. Keep the cord away
from sharp edges and do not let it get pinched, for example, under a door. Avoid running the vacuum cleaner over
the cord. This could damage the cord, plug or socket. The
appliance must not be used if any of these have suffered
damage.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner if the power cord is
damaged. If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced together with the cord reel. For safety reasons this
must only be done by Miele Technical Service or a Miele
authorized service technician.
When vacuuming, in particular fine dust, e.g. sawdust,
sand, plaster, flour, talcum powder etc., electrostatic
charges build up naturally. Under certain conditions these
charges will be released. To avoid the unpleasant effects of
these discharges, a metal inlay has been incorporated into
the underside of the handle. Please make sure that you
keep your hand in constant contact with this metal strip
during vacuuming.
Do not let the vacuum cleaner get wet. Clean only with a
dry cloth or slightly damp cloth when disconnected from
the electrical supply.
Repairs should only be carried out by a Miele-authorized
service technician. Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons can cause considerable danger to users.
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Defective components should be replaced by Miele orig-
inal parts only. Only with these parts can the manufacturer
guarantee the safety of the appliance.
Proper use
To avoid the risk of damage, do not use the vacuum
cleaner without the FilterBag, dust compartment filter and
exhaust filter in place.
The dust compartment cover will not close without a Fil-
terBag inserted. Do not force it.
Do not vacuum up anything which has been burning or
smoking, e.g., cigarettes, ashes or hot ash, whether glowing or apparently extinguished.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum up any water,
liquid or damp dirt. Wait until any freshly cleaned or shampooed rugs or carpets are completely dry before attempting to vacuum.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum toner dust.
Toner, such as that used in printers and photocopiers, can
conduct electricity.
Do not vacuum up any flammable or combustible liquids
or gases and do not vacuum in areas where such substances are stored.
Do not vacuum at head height and do not let the suction
get anywhere near a person's head.
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Accessories
To avoid the risk of injury when vacuuming with a Miele
turbobrush, do not touch the rotating roller brush.
It is not advisable to vacuum directly with the handle,
i.e., without an accessory attached, as the rim could get
damaged and you could hurt yourself on sharp edges.
Only use genuine FilterBags, filters and accessories with
the "Original Miele" logo on them. Otherwise the manufacturer cannot guarantee the safety of the product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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en - Appliance description
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a
Handle
b
Air inlet valve
c
Release buttons
d
Accessories holder
e
Telescopic suction wand release button
f
Dust compartment lid release button
g
Telescopic suction wand
h
Original Miele filter bag
i
Carrying handle
j
Floorhead *
k
Park system for storage
l
Motor protection filter
m
Original Miele exhaust filter
n
Rotary selector
o
Power cord
p
Foot switch for automatic cord rewind
q
Park system for pauses during vacuuming
r
On/off foot switch
s
Filter bag change indicator
t
Connection socket
u
Suction hose
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* These features are model-specific and may vary or may not be available on your
vacuum cleaner.
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Disposal of the packing material
The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be
biodegradable and recyclable.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of children. Danger of suffocation!
Disposing of the FilterBags
and filters
Filterbags and filters are made from environmentally friendly materials, and can
be disposed of with the normal household waste, as long as they have been
used exclusively for general household
dust.
Disposing of your old appliance
Before disposing of your old appliance
remove the FilterBag and filters and dispose of them with your household
waste.
Electronic and electrical appliances
contain many valuable materials. They
also contain certain materials, compounds and components which were
essential for their correct functioning
and safety. These could be hazardous
to your health and to the environment if
disposed of with general waste or if
handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with general waste.
Instead, please make use of officially
designated collection and disposal
points to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. By law,
you are solely responsible for deleting
any personal data from the appliance
prior to disposal. Please ensure that
your old appliance poses no risk to children while being stored for disposal.
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References to illustrations
The illustrations referred to in the text
are shown on the fold-out pages at
the end of these Operating Instructions.
Preparing for use
Attaching the suction hose (Fig. 01)
Insert the hose connector into the
suction socket on the vacuum
cleaner until it clicks into position.
Disconnecting the suction hose
(Fig. 02)
Press the release buttons at the side
of the hose connector, and lift the
hose from the socket.
Connect the suction hose to the handle (Fig. 03)
Fit the connector at the other end of
the suction hose into the handle until
it clicks into position.
Connecting the handle to the wand
(Fig. 04)
Insert the handle into the wand until it
clicks into position. To do this, line up
the guides on the two pieces.
Press the release button and adjust
the telescopic suction wand to the required length.
Connect the suction wand to the
floorhead (Fig. 06)
Push the suction wand into the floor-
head and turn it clockwise or counterclockwise until it clicks into position.
To separate the suction wand from
the floorhead, press the release button and pull the suction wand away
from the floorhead, twisting it slightly
as you do so.
Adjusting the floorhead (Fig. 07 + 08)
(only for models with a reversible floorhead included in the standard version)
This vacuum cleaner can be used for
the everyday cleaning of carpets, rugs
and hard flooring.
Miele offers a range of other floorheads,
brushes and accessories for other types
of flooring and special applications (see
"Optional accessories").
Please always follow the flooring
manufacturer's cleaning and care instructions.
To release the handle from the wand,
press the release button and pull the
handle out of the wand, twisting it
slightly as you do so.
Adjusting the telescopic suction
wand (Fig. 05)
One part of the telescopic suction wand
is packed inside the other and it can be
adjusted to suit your height for comfortable vacuuming.
Vacuum carpets and rugs with the
brush retracted:
Press the foot switch .
Clean hard flooring which is not sus-
ceptible to scratching, and flooring with
gaps or deep crevices in it with the
brush protruding:
Press the foot switch .
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If the suction power of the floorhead
seems too high, reduce the suction
until the head is easier to maneuver
(see "Use - Regulating the suction
power").
Activating the TimeStrip® exhaust filter change indicator on the exhaust
filter
Depending on the model, your vacuum
cleaner will be fitted as standard with
one of the following exhaust filters (Fig.
09).
a AirClean
b AirClean Plus 50 (light blue)
c Active AirClean 50 (black)
d HEPA AirClean 50 (white)
If your vacuum cleaner is fitted with exhaust filter c or d, you need to activate
the TimeStrip® exhaust filter change indicator.
Press the release button on the re-
cessed grip and raise the dust compartment lid as far as it will go (Fig.
10).
Remove the indicator strip (Fig. 11).
Press the TimeStrip® exhaust filter
change indicator(Fig. 12).
After approx. 10–15 seconds a thin red
line will appear in the left-hand side of
the display (Fig. 13).
Close the dust compartment lid se-
curely, making sure it clicks into position. Take care not to trap the filter
bag when doing so.
How the TimeStrip® exhaust filter
change indicator works
The TimeStrip® exhaust filter change
indicator shows the remaining functional life of the exhaust filter. After approx. 50 operating hours, or approx.
one year of average use, the display will
be completely filled with red (Fig. 14).
Using the accessories supplied
(Fig. 15 + 16)
Dusting brush
Upholstery nozzle
Crevice nozzle
Accessory holder for the three
accessories supplied
Symbols on the holder show where to
attach the different accessories.
Attach the accessories holder to the
top or bottom of the suction wand
when required (Fig. 16).
Some models are supplied as standard
with one of the following accessories
which are not illustrated.
– AllergoTeQ floorhead
– Turbobrush
These vacuum cleaners are supplied
with separate operating instructions for
the relevant accessory part.
Reversible floorhead (Fig. 17)
(included as standard depending on
model)
For general use and also for vacuuming
the stairs.
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For safety reasons when vacu-
uming stairs, it is best to start at the
bottom of the stairs and move upwards.
Parquet floorbrush (SBB Parquet-3)
(included as standard depending on
model)
This brush has natural bristles and is
designed for use on smooth floors that
are susceptible to scratching.
Use
Unwinding the cord (Fig. 18)
Pull the power cord out to the re-
quired length (max. cord length approx. 18" (5.5 m).
Insert the plug into the socket.
If vacuuming for longer than 30
minutes, the cord must be pulled out
all the way. Danger of overheating
and damage.
Rewinding the power cord (Fig. 19)
Turn off at the wall socket and un-
plug.
Press the rewind foot control. The
cord will rewind automatically.
Turning the vacuum cleaner on and
off (Fig. 20)
Press the On/Off foot control .
Regulating the suction power
(Fig. 21)
The suction power can be regulated to
suit the type of flooring being cleaned.
Reducing the suction power reduces
the amount of effort required to maneuver the floorhead.
The vacuum cleaner has symbols on
the controls which indicate the type of
use the settings are suitable for.
Curtains, fabrics
Upholstery, cushions
Deep pile carpets, rugs and run-
ners
Energy-saving normal vacuuming
with low noise
Low pile carpet and rugs
Hard flooring and heavily soiled
carpets and rugs
When using the adjustable floorhead,
if the suction seems too high, reduce
the suction until the floorhead is easier to maneuver.
Turn the suction power selector man-
ually to the suction power setting you
require.
Opening the air inlet valve (Fig. 22)
It is easy to reduce the suction power
for a short time, e.g., to prevent rugs or
other objects being sucked into the
vacuum cleaner.
Open the air inlet valve on the handle
far enough to reduce the suction
power.
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This reduces the suction on the respective nozzle used.
During vacuuming
When vacuuming, pull the vacuum
cleaner behind you on its wheels. You
can stand it upright for vacuuming
stairs and curtains, etc.
When vacuuming, in particular
fine dust, e.g. dust, sand, plaster,
flour, etc., electrostatic charges build
up naturally. Under certain conditions
these charges will be released. To
avoid the unpleasant effects of these
discharges, a metal inlay has been
incorporated into the underside of
the handle. Please make sure that
you keep your hand in constant contact with this metal strip during vacuuming (Fig. 23).
Parking, transport and storage
Park system for pauses during vacuuming (Fig. 24)
The Park system allows you to conveniently park the wand and floorhead
during short pauses in vacuuming.
Slot the floorhead into the parking at-
tachment on the vacuum cleaner.
Stand the vacuum cleaner upright.
It is a good idea to retract the telescopic suction wand fully.
Slot the floorhead downwards into
one of the parking attachments on either side of the vacuum cleaner (the
parking attachments cannot be used
with Electrobrushes SEB 217 and
SEB 228).
This makes the vacuum cleaner easier
to carry or store.
Maintenance
Always switch off the vacuum
cleaner for maintenance work and
remove the plug from the outlet.
The Miele filtration system consists of
three components:
– Original Miele FilterBag
– Motor protection filter
– Original Miele exhaust filter
These will need to be replaced from
time to time to ensure that your vacuum
cleaner performs efficiently.
If your vacuum cleaner is on a sloping surface such as a ramp, fully retract the telescopic wand fully.
Park system for storage (Fig. 25)
Always disconnect the vacuum
cleaner from the power supply when
you have finished using it. Remove
the plug from the socket.
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We recommend only using genuine
FilterBags, filters, and accessories
with the "Original Miele" logo on
them. This will ensure that the suction power of the vacuum cleaner is
maintained, giving the best possible
cleaning results.
FilterBags with the "Original Miele"
logo on them are not made from paper or paper-based materials and nor
do they have a cardboard collar. This
is why our FilterBags are particularly
long-lasting and reliable.
Please note that appliance faults and
damage originating from the use of
accessories which do not carry the
"Original Miele" logo will not be covered by the appliance guarantee.
Purchasing new FilterBags and filters
Original Miele FilterBags and filters are
available from the Miele web store,
Miele Technical Service, and your Miele
dealer.
Ordering the correct FilterBags and
filters
Only use original Miele FJM FilterBags
with a red collar and original Miele filters. These are identified by the "ORIGINAL Miele" logo on the packaging.
Every packet of original Miele FilterBags
contains four bags, one AirClean exhaust filter and one motor protection filter. Original Miele multipacks contain 16
FilterBags, four AirClean exhaust filters
and four motor protection filters.
Original Miele exhaust filters can also
be purchased separately from your
Miele dealer or Miele Technical Service.
Please quote the model number of your
vacuum cleaner when ordering to make
sure you get the correct filter. You can
also order all accessories via the Miele
web store.
When to change the FilterBag
(Fig. 26)
Change the FilterBag when the color
marker in the FilterBag change indicator
turns red.
FilterBags are disposable and intended to be used only once. Dispose of the entire FilterBag. Do not
attempt to re-use. Blocked pores reduce the efficiency of the vacuum
cleaner.
Checking the FilterBag change indicator
Attach the standard adjustable floor-
head to the vacuum cleaner.
Switch the vacuum cleaner on and
select the highest power setting.
Lift the floorbrush off the floor a little.
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How the FilterBag change indicator
works
The FilterBag change indicator is set for
normal household dust. This generally
contains a mixture of dust, hair,
threads, carpet lint, grit, etc.
However, if the cleaner has been used
to vacuum up fine dust, such as plaster,
brick dust, cement or flour, the pores of
the FilterBag will become blocked very
quickly.
This affects the air permeability of the
bag, and the marker will indicate that
the bag is "full" even when it is not. If
this happens you must still change the
FilterBag because suction power will be
greatly reduced by blocked pores in the
FilterBag.
If, on the other hand, a large amount of
hair and carpet lint which typically contains a lot of air is vacuumed up, the indicator may fail to react even though
the bag is full. You should still change it.
Both these extremes can occur.
How to replace the FilterBag
(Fig. 27 + 28)
Press the release catches at the side
of the hose connector, and remove
the hose from the socket (Fig. 02).
Press the release button on the re-
cessed grip and raise the dust compartment lid as far as it will go (Fig.
10).
The FilterBag has a flap which closes
automatically when the dust compartment lid is raised to prevent any dust
escaping.
Pull the FilterBag out by the grip on
the collar.
Fit the new FilterBag into the holder
as far as it will go. Leave it folded up
when you take it out of the box.
Close the dust compartment lid se-
curely, making sure it clicks into position. Take care not to trap the FilterBag when doing so.
An empty operation lock prevents
the dust compartment lid from closing without a FilterBag in place. Do
not use force!
Insert the hose connector into the
suction socket on the vacuum
cleaner until it clicks into position
(Fig. 01).
When to change the motor protection
filter
Replace this filter every time you start a
new packet of filter bags.
Every packet of original Miele filter bags
contains a motor protection filter. Multipacks contain four motor protection filters.
How to change the motor protection
filter (Fig. 29)
Open the dust compartment lid.
Pull the filter bag out by the grip on
the collar.
Lift up the filter frame until it clicks
and remove the old motor protection
filter. Hold by the clean, unsoiled section to remove it.
Replace with a new motor protection
filter.
Close the filter frame.
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