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Operating Instructions Vacuum Cleaner |
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Instructions d'utilisation Aspirateur |
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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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................. |
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Appliance description.......................................................................................... |
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Caring for the environment ................................................................................. |
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References to illustrations .................................................................................. |
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Preparing for use ................................................................................................. |
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Using the accessories supplied ......................................................................... |
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Use ........................................................................................................................ |
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Parking, transport and storage........................................................................... |
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Maintenance......................................................................................................... |
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Purchasing new FilterBags and filters.................................................................... |
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Ordering the correct FilterBags and filters............................................................. |
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When to change the FilterBag .............................................................................. |
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How the FilterBag change indicator works............................................................ |
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Replacing the FilterBag ......................................................................................... |
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When to change the dust compartment filter ........................................................ |
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Changing the dust compartment filter .................................................................. |
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When to replace the exhaust filter? ....................................................................... |
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Replacing the AirClean exhaust filter .................................................................... |
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Replacing the Active AirClean 50 and HEPA AirClean 50 exhaust filters ............. |
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Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another.................................................. |
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When changing the filter, please note:................................................................... |
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When to change the thread catchers?................................................................... |
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Replacing the thread catchers .............................................................................. |
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Cleaning the roller on the floor brush AllTeQ ......................................................... |
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Cleaning and care ................................................................................................ |
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Frequently asked questions ................................................................................ |
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After sales service ............................................................................................... |
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Warranty conditions............................................................................................. |
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Optional accessories........................................................................................... |
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Limited Warranty - Vacuum Cleaners ................................................................ |
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en-US - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS AP PLIANCE
This vacuum cleaner complies with current safety re quirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to per sonal injury and damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the vac uum cleaner, please read these instructions carefully be fore using it for the first time. They contain important in formation 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 over 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.
The vacuum cleaner must only be used to vacuum dry floor surfaces. Do not use on people and animals. Any oth er 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
Children must be kept away from the vacuum cleaner unless they are constantly supervised.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the vacuum cleaner and do not let them play with it.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
Check the voltage rating of the vacuum cleaner before connecting the power cord to an electrical outlet. Your power source should correspond with the voltage rating plate located on the underside of the vacuum. Use only household AC outlets. Never use DC power sources. If you are not sure of your home’s voltage supply, consult a qualified electrician. Connecting the vacuum cleaner to a higher voltage than indicated in these instructions may re sult in damage to the vacuum cleaner or injury.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not alter the plug in any way.
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Technical safety
Before using the vacuum cleaner and its accessories, check for any visible signs of damage. Do not use a dam aged appliance.
Ensure that the connection data on the data plate of the vacuum cleaner (voltage and frequency) match the house hold electrical supply.
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.
While the vacuum cleaner is under warranty, repairs should only be performed by a Miele-authorized service technician. Otherwise the warranty will be void.
Do not pull or carry the vacuum cleaner by the power cord, and be careful not to damage the cord when with drawing the plug from the socket. Keep the cord away from sharp edges and do not let it get pinched, for exam ple, 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 cord is damaged. If the cord is damaged it must be replaced together with a complete cord reel. For safety reasons this work must be done by Miele Service or a Miele-authorized service tech nician.
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When vacuuming 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 dis charges, a metal inlay has been incorporated into the un derside 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 mains supply.
Repairs should only be carried out by a Miele-author ized service technician. Repairs and other work by unqua lified persons can cause considerable danger to users.
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 is still glowing, 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 sham pooed rugs or carpets are completely dry before attempt ing to vacuum.
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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 inflammable or combustible liq uids or gases and do not vacuum in areas where such substances are stored.
Floor attachments, accessories and wands must not be used at head level.
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 manufac turer cannot guarantee the safety of the product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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en-US - Appliance description
The illustration shows the maximum number of features available
ONLY MIELE FILTERBAGS, FILTERS AND ACCESSORIES WITH THE "ORIGINAL MIELE" LOGO CAN BE USED WITH THIS VACUUM CLEANER. USE OF NON-MIELE COMPONENTS MAY VOID THE WARRANTY.
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a Handpiece b Air inlet valve
c Release buttons d Telescopic wand
e Telescopic wand release button f Hose connection socket
g Release buttons for the dust compartment cover h Dust compartment filter
i Original Miele FilterBag j Floor brush *
k Carrying handle
l Park system for storage (on both sides of the vacuum cleaner) m Exhaust filter *
n Automatic cord rewind switch o Power cord
p Suction power selector q Park system
r On/Off foot switch
s Release button for accessories compartment t FilterBag change indicator
Features marked * depend on model and may vary or not be available on your vacuum cleaner.
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Disposal of packing material
The packaging is designed to protect against transportation damage. The packaging materials used are selected from materials which are environmen tally friendly for disposal and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the use of raw materials in the manufactur ing process and also reduces the amount of waste in landfill sites.Make sure the packaging is disposed of in the proper manner for your area.
Disposing of the FilterBags and filters
Filterbags and filters are made from en vironmentally friendly materials, and can be disposed of with the normal household waste, as long as they have been used exclusively for general household dust.
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of your old appliance remove the FilterBag and filters and dispose of them with your household waste.
Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials. You can obtain information on this mat ter from your dealer, if necessary.
Please be sure that your old appliance does not pose a danger 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 Instruc tions.
Preparing for use
Attaching the suction hose (Fig. 01)
Insert the hose connector into the suction socket on the vacuum clean er until it clicks into position. To do this, line up the guides on the two pieces.
Disconnecting the suction hose (Fig. 02)
Press the release buttons at the side of the hose connector, and lift the hose from the socket.
Connecting the suction hose to the handle (Fig. 03)
Insert the suction hose into the han dle 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.
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 wand (Fig. 05)
One part of the telescopic wand is packed inside the other and can be ad justed to suit your height for comforta ble vacuum cleaning.
Press the release button to release the wands and adjust to the required height.
Adjusting the standard floor brush (Fig. 06)
Push the wand into the floorbrush and turn it clockwise or counterclockwise until it clicks into position.
To detach the floor brush from the suction wand, press the release but ton.
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Adjusting the floor brush AirTeQ (Fig. 07, 08, + 09)
This vacuum cleaner can be used for all normal cleaning of carpets, rugs and hard flooring.
Miele offer a range of other floor tools, brushes and accessories for other types of flooring and special require ments
(see "Optional accessories").
Please observe the flooring manu facturer's cleaning and care instruc tions.
Vacuum carpets and rugs with the brush retracted:
Press the foot switch .
Clean hard flooring which is not sus ceptible to scratching, as well as floor ing with gaps or deep crevices in it with the brush protruding:
Press the foot switch .
Floor brush AirTeQ (Fig. 09)
If the suction power of the floor brush AirTeQ seems too high, reduce the suction until the floor brush is easier to maneuver (see "Use - Reg ulating the suction power").
Activating the exhaust filter change indicator
Depending on the model, your vacuum cleaner will be fitted as standard with one of the following exhaust filters (Fig. 10):
aAirClean
bActive AirClean 50 (black)
cHEPA AirClean 50 (white)
If your vacuum cleaner is fitted with fil ter b or c, you need to activate the ex haust filter change indicator.
Lift the release button for the dust compartment lid and raise the lid until it engages (Fig. 11).
Remove the indicator strips (Fig. 12).
Press the exhaust filter change indi cator (Fig. 13).
After approx. 10 - 15 seconds, a thin red stripe will appear in the left hand side of the display (Fig. 14).
Close the dust compartment lid se curely, making sure it clicks into posi tion. Take care not to trap the Filter Bag when doing so.
Function of the exhaust filter change indicator
The exhaust filter change indicator shows the remaining functional life of the exhaust filter. After approx. 50 oper ating hours, or approx. one year of average use, the display will be com pletely filled with red (Fig. 15).
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Using the accessories sup plied (Fig. 16)
Crevice nozzleDusting brush
Upholstery nozzle
Opening the accessories compart ment (Fig. 17)
Press the release button on the ac cessories compartment lid.
The accessories compartment will then open.
Take out the accessory you require.
Press down firmly on the lid to close it.
Floor brush (Fig. 18)
For general use and also for vacuuming the stairs.
For safety reasons when vac uuming stairs, it is best to start at the bottom of the stairs and move up wards.
Use
Power cord
Unwind the cord completely to aid the vacuum in dissipating heat.
Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the appliance over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling the cord. To unplug grasp the plug, not the cord.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord reel. Hold the plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not al low plug to whip when rewinding.
Unwind the power cord (Fig. 19)
Pull the power cord out to the re quired length (max. cable length ap prox. 21' (6.5 m)).
Insert the plug into the electrical out let.
If vacuuming for longer than 30 minutes, the power cord must be pulled out all the way Otherwise there is a danger of overheating and damage.
Rewinding the power cord (Fig. 20)
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. 21)
Press the On/Off foot control .
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Regulating the suction power (Fig. 22)
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 maneu ver the floor brush.
The vacuum cleaner has symbols on the controls which indicate the type of use the settings are suitable for.
Curtains, fabric
Upholstery, cushions
Deep pile carpets, rugs and run ners
Energy-saving vacuuming. This setting is also very quiet
Low pile carpet and rugs
Hard flooring and heavily soiled carpets and rugs
When using the AirTeQ floor brush, if the suction seems too high, reduce the suction until the floor brush is easier to maneuver.
Turn the suction power selector man ually to the suction power setting you require.
Opening the air inlet valve (Fig. 23)
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.
This reduces the suction on the respec tive 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 fine dust, e.g., sawdust, sand, plaster, flour, talcum powder, etc., electrostatic charges build up naturally. Under certain con ditions these charges will be re leased. To avoid the unpleasant ef fects of these discharges, a metal in lay 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. 24)
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Parking, transport and storage Maintenance
Park system for pauses during vac uuming (Fig. 25)
The park system allows you to conven iently park the suction wand and floor brush during pauses.
Slot the floor brush into the parking attachment at the back of the vac uum cleaner.
If your vacuum cleaner is on a slop ing surface, e.g., a ramp, retract the telescopic wand fully.
Park system for storage (Fig. 26)
Always unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical supply when you have finished using it.
Stand the vacuum cleaner upright.
Retract the telescopic wand fully so that the vacuum cleaner takes up less room for storage.
Insert the floor brush downwards into one of the slots on the sides of the vacuum cleaner.
This makes the vacuum cleaner easier to carry or store.
Always disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical supply for maintenance work. Unplug it from the wall socket.
The Miele filtration system consists of three filters:
–FilterBag
–Dust compartment filter
–Exhaust filter
These will need to be replaced from time to time to ensure that your vacuum cleaner performs efficiently.
Only use genuine FilterBags, filters and accessories with the "Original Miele" logo on them. This will ensure that the suction power of the vac uum cleaner is maintained, giving the best possible cleaning results.
The use of dustbags made from paper or paper-based materials, or dustbags with a cardboard collar, or dustbags that do not carry the "Orig inal Miele" logo, can seriously dam age the vacuum cleaner and invalid ate the warranty.
Purchasing new FilterBags and filters
Original Miele FilterBags and filters can be ordered from Miele, your Miele deal er or online at:
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Ordering the correct FilterBags and filters
Only use original Miele G/N FilterBags with a blue collar and original Miele fil ters. These are identified by the "Origi nal Miele" logo on the packaging or di rectly on the FilterBag.
An AirClean filter and a dust compart ment filter are supplied with every packet of Miele FilterBags.
These can also be purchased separate ly from your Miele Dealer, from Miele or from the online shop. Please quote the model number of your vacuum cleaner when ordering to make sure you get the correct filter.
When to change the FilterBag (Fig. 27)
Change the FilterBag when the color marker in the FilterBag change indicator turns red, or sooner if it is no longer ef fective (see possible reasons for this below).
Miele FilterBags are disposable and designed for single use only. Dis pose of the FilterBag when full. Do not attempt to reuse. Blocked pores in used FilterBags will reduce the suction power of the vacuum clean er.
Checking the FilterBag change indi cator
Attach the standard floor brush to the wand.
Turn the vacuum cleaner on using the On/Off foot switch and set the suction power selector to the highest power setting.
Lift the floor brush off the floor a little.
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 con tains a lot of air is vacuumed up, the in dicator may fail to react even though the bag is full. You should still change it. Both these extremes can occur.
Replacing the FilterBag (Fig. 28 + 29)
Lift the release button for the dust compartment lid and raise the lid until it engages (Fig. 11).
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