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Operating instructions
Vacuum cleaners
S 700 series
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage
to the appliance, it is essential to read these
instructions before using it for the first time.
These operating instructions apply to
standard models S 710-S718
and to Special Edition models
which are distinguished by names
rather than model numbers.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 07 316 630
Contents
Caring for the environment
Description of the appliance
Warning and Safety instructions
Preparing for use
Accessories supplied
Using the accessories supplied
Use
Mains cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the suction power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Opening the air inlet valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting down, transportation and storage
Maintenance and care
Purchasing new dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Ordering the correct dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
When to change the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Replacing the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
When to change the exhaust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Replacing the Super Air Clean filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Replacing an Active Air Clean filter or an Active HEPA filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
When to change the dust compartment filter (for motor protection) . . . . . . . . . . . 25
How to change the dust compartment filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
When to change the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To replace the thread lifters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning and care
Problem solving guide / After sales service
Optional accessories
Electrical connection for the UK
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of packing material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic, wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation.
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please recycle them.
Disposing of the dustbag and
filters
These 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.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or ask your Dealer for advice.
Ensure that it presents no danger to
children while being stored for
disposal.
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Description of the appliance
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Description of the appliance
a Hand piece
b Air inlet valve
c Release button
d Telescopic suction tube*
e Telescopic tube release button*
f Dust compartment release button
g Dust compartment filter (for motor protection)
h Dustbag
i Standard floorhead
j Carrying handle
k Parking attachment
l Exhaust filter*
m Mains cable
n Foot control for automatic cable rewind
o Suction power selector*
p Parking system
q On/Off switch
r Accessories compartment
s Dustbag change indicator
t Release button for accessories compartment
u Hose connector
v Suction hose
The illustration shows the maximum number of features available on these Miele
vacuum cleaners.
Features marked * depend on the model, and may vary or not be available on
your model.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct application
This vacuum cleaner meets statutory
safety requirements. Improper use
can, however, lead to personal injury
and material damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the vacuum cleaner,
read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They
contain important notes on its safety,
operation and maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure new users are
familiar with the content. Pass them
on to any future owner.
Always disconnect the vacuum
cleaner from the mains supply when
you have finished using it, as well as
for maintenance work and cleaning.
Switch it off at the wall socket and
unplug it. If using the ACCU NOVA
powerbrush, switch this off as well.
This vacuum cleaner must only be
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used for domestic household purposes
to vacuum dry floor surfaces. Do not use
on people or animals.
Any other usage, modification or
alteration is at the owner's risk and could
be dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for
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use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience or knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it or have
been shown how to use it correctly by a
person responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
This vacuum cleaner is not a toy! To
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avoid the risk of injury, keep children
well away, and do not allow them to
play with it or to use the controls.
Supervise children whilst you are using
it.
Older children may only use the
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vacuum cleaner if its operation has
been clearly explained to them, and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of incorrect
use.
Models with radio controls on the
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handle: Keep batteries out of the reach
of children.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
Ensure that the connection data on
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the data plate (voltage and frequency)
match the mains electricity supply. It is
essential that they match to avoid
damage to the appliance.
The plug must be fitted with a 13 A
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fuse (UK).
Before using the vacuum cleaner,
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check for any signs of damage. Do not
use a damaged appliance: it could be
dangerous.
There is a metal inlay underneath
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the handle which is designed to avoid
the unpleasant effects of electrostatic
discharges. Please make sure that you
keep your hand in constant contact with
this metal strip during vacuuming.
Do not pull or carry the vacuum
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cleaner by the cable and be careful not
to damage the cable when withdrawing
the plug from the socket.
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Keep the cable away from sharp
edges and do not let it be squashed,
for example, under a door.
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Avoid running the vacuum cleaner
over the cable.
If the cable is damaged it must be
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replaced together with a complete
cable rewind. For safety reasons this
must only be done by the Miele Service
Department or a Miele authorised ser
vice technician.
While the vacuum cleaner is under
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guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by Miele. Otherwise the
guarantee will be invalidated.
Repairs should only be carried out
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by a Miele authorised service
technician. Repairs and other work by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for unauthorised work.
It is important to switch the vacuum
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cleaner off before changing over
accessories and floorheads, especially
an Electro- or Turbobrush.
Do not let the vacuum cleaner get
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wet. Clean only with a dry cloth or
slightly damp cloth when disconnected
from the mains supply. If moisture gets
into the appliance, there is a risk of
electric shock.
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This could damage the cable, plug or
socket and pose a safety hazard. The
appliance must not be used if any of
these have suffered damage.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
To avoid the risk of damage, do not
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use the vacuum cleaner without the
dustbag, dust compartment filter and
exhaust filter in place. Otherwise it
could get damaged.
If a dustbag is not inserted, the dust
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compartment cover does not normally
close. Do not force it.
Do not vacuum up any water, liquid
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or damp dirt. This will cause major
faults and could seriously impair the
functioning and electrical safety of the
appliance. Wait until any freshly
cleaned or shampooed carpets or floor
coverings are completely dry before
attempting to vacuum.
Do not vacuum toner dust. Toner,
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such as that used in printers and
photocopiers, can conduct electricity.
The filter system in the vacuum cleaner
may not filter it completely, causing the
toner to be blown back into the room by
the fan.
Do not vacuum up anything which
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has been burning or is still glowing e.g.
cigarettes, ashes or coal, whether
glowing or apparently extinguished.
The cleaner might catch fire.
Do not vacuum up any inflammable
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or combustible liquids or gases and do
not vacuum in areas where such
substances are stored. The cleaner
might explode.
Do not vacuum up items which are
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heavy, hard or have sharp edges. They
could cause a blockage and damage
the appliance.
Floor attachments, accessories and
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tubes must not be used at head level to
avoid the risk of injury, e.g. to eyes and
ears.
Monitor the change dustbag
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indicator and change the dustbag if
necessary. Check the exhaust and dust
compartment filters at the same time
and change them too if necessary. A
full bag or blocked filter will reduce the
suction power of the cleaner. A
temperature limiter switches the
vacuum cleaner off automatically if it
gets too hot. See "Problem solving
guide".
Important information on the
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handling of batteries (for models with
radio controls on the handle):
– Do not use rechargeable batteries.
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Do not short circuit or recharge
batteries, or throw them into a fire.
Danger of explosion.
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Disposing of batteries: Remove the
batteries from the radio control
handle and dispose of them in your
recycling bin. Do not dispose of them
with the normal household waste.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Accessories
Miele accessories including
floorheads, filters and dustbags are
available to order from your Miele
retailer, the Miele Spare Parts
Department or via the internet on
www.miele-shop.com.
To avoid the risk of injury when
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vacuuming with a Miele Electrobrush or
Turbobrush, do not touch the rotating
roller brush.
It is not advisable to vacuum directly
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with the handle, i.e. without an
accessory attached as the rim could
get damaged and you could hurt
yourself on sharp edges.
Miele vacuum cleaner bags are
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disposable and intended to be used
only once. Do not attempt to re-use.
Blocked pores reduce the efficiency of
the cleaner.
To ensure safety only use genuine
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Miele dustbags, filters and accessories.
This will ensure optimum performance
of the appliance throughout its life.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
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Preparing for use
Attaching the suction hose
Insert the hose connector into the
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socket until it clicks into position.
Removing the suction hose
from the cleaner
^ Press the release buttons at the side
of the hose connector, and lift the
hose from the socket.
Connecting the suction hose
and the suction tube
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Insert the hand piece of the suction
hose into the suction tube until it
clicks into position. To do this, line up
the guides on the two pieces.
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To release the hand piece from the
suction tube, press the locking button
(see arrow) and pull the hand piece
away from the suction tube.
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Your vacuum cleaner is fitted with one
of the following suction tubes,
depending on model:
Connecting tubes
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2-part telescopic tube
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Connecting the suction tube
sections
Both sections of the suction tube have
locating arrows marked on them. When
connecting the two sections, ensure that
the two arrows point towards each other.
Adjusting the 2-part telescopic
suction tube
One part of this telescopic tube is
packed inside the other and can be
adjusted to suit your height for
comfortable vacuum cleaning.
^ Press the telescopic release button
(see arrow) to release the tubes and
adjust to the required height.
Preparing for use
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