Miele Complete C3 for Soft Carpet Operating instructions

Operating Instructions

Canister Vacuum Cleaner

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HS15

M.-Nr. 11 217 140

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 newFilterBagsandfilters

Original MieleFilterBagsandfilters canbe purchased

from anauthorized Mielevacuum dealerorbyvisitingthe Miele storeat www.mieleusa.com/www.miele..ca

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Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................

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Caring for the environment ..................................................................................

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Appliance description .........................................................................................

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Preparing for use.................................................................................................

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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 motor protection filter...........................................................

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Changing the motor protection filter .....................................................................

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When to replace the exhaust filter.........................................................................

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How to replace the AirClean 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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Maintenance indicator with reset button...............................................................

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When to change the thread catchers? ..................................................................

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How to replace the thread lifters ...........................................................................

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Cleaning the roller on the AllTeQ floorhead...........................................................

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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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Contact in the event of a fault ...............................................................................

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Warranty ................................................................................................................

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Optional accessories ..........................................................................................

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Limited Warranty - Vacuum Cleaners USA .......................................................

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This vacuum cleaner complies with all current local and national requirements. Improper use can lead to personal injury and dam-

age to property.

To avoid the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance,

please read the operating instructions before using it for the first time. They contain important information on the safety, use, and

maintenance.

Miele cannot be held liable for injury and damage caused by noncompliande with these instructions.

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, cleaning, and troubleshooting.

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 is not suitable for use on construction sites.

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 sur-

faces. Do not use on people and animals. Any other types of use, modifications, or alterations are not permitted.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety with children

Danger of suffocation! Ensure that any plastic wrappings, 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.

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 result 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.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The socket on the vacuum cleaner (depending on model must only be used for the Miele Powerbrushes listed in these operating instructions.

The Miele Powerbrush is a motor driven accessory for use only

with Miele vacuum cleaners. For safety reasons, the vacuum cleaner

must not be used with an Powerbrush produced by another manu-

facturer.

Repairs should only be performed by an authorized service agent in accordance with national and local safety regulations.

Unauthorized repairs could cause injury or machine damage. Otherwise the warranty may be void.

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.

Do not allow the vacuum cleaner or Electrobrush, electric wand or electric hose to get wet. Clean only with a dry or slightly damp cloth. If any moisture gets into the appliance, danger of electric shock.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The Electrobrush, electric wand and electric hose contain power cords. The plug connectors must not come in contact with water. Danger of electric shock. They should only be cleaned with a dry cloth.

Repairs should only be carried out on the vacuum cleaner, the Electrobrush, the electric wand and the electric hose by a Miele-au- thorized service technician. Repairs by unqualified persons can cause considerable danger to users.

Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genuine Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components should

only be replaced with genuine Miele parts.

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 FilterBag 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Accessories

To avoid the risk of injury when vacuuming with a Miele Powerbrush or 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.

California Proposition 65

THE FOLLOWING WARNING IS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:

WARNING:

Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of packing material

The packaging is designed to protect against transportation damage. The packaging materials used are selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and should be recycled.

Recycling the packaging reduces the use of raw materials in the manufacturing 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.

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 appli-

ance

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.

Disposal of old batteries and

power packs

Electrical and electronic appliances often contain batteries and power packs which must not go into household waste after use. Please remove all accessible batteries and take them to a suitable collection site where they can be collected free of charge. Batteries and power packs may contain substances which are harmful to your health and the environment.

The labeling on the battery or power pack gives further information. The crossed-out waste bin means that you must never put batteries and power packs into household waste. If the crossed-out waste bin has one or more of the listed chemical symbols, it contains lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) and/or mercury (Hg).

Old batteries and power packs contain important raw materials and can be recycled. Separately collecting old batteries and power packs facilitates handling and recycling.

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Miele Complete C3 for Soft Carpet Operating instructions

Appliance description

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Appliance description

a Suction hose *

b Release button for accessories compartment c FilterBag change indicator

d Display *

e Foot switch for automatic cord rewind

f Park system for pauses during vacuuming g On/Off foot switch

h Power cord

i Castor wheels * j Exhaust filter *

k Park system for storage (on both sides of the vacuum cleaner) * l Motor protection filter

m Electrobrush socket cover holder * n Original Miele FilterBag

o Carrying handle p Floorhead *

q Release buttons

r Telescopic suction wand *

s Dust compartment lid release button

t Telescopic suction wand release button * u Socket for Electrobrush *

v Connection socket * w LED *

x Standby button for short pauses in vacuuming * y Suction power selector buttons + / - *

z Handle (some models have an air inlet valve in the handle) *

{ Overheating warning light *

| Restart button *

} Standby indicator light *

~ Maintenance indicator with reset button *

*These features are model-specific and may vary or may not be available on your vacuum cleaner.

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