Miele S 140 Operating instructions

Operating instructions

Stick vacuum cleaners

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M.-Nr. 05 118 470

Contents

Contents

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Help to protect our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Preparing for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the extension tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the telescopic handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the floor attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Rewinding the cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Crevice nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Upholstery nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Unwinding the supply cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Adjusting the telescopic handle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Switching on and off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adjusting the suction (depending on model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adjusting the floor attachment to the type of floor covering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Parking and storing the vacuum cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Dustbag change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

When should the dustbag and filter be changed?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Purchasing new dustbags and filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Replacing the dustbag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Replacing the dust compartment filter (motor protection). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Replacing the SUPER Air Clean filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Replacing the ACTIVE Air Clean and S-CLASS filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing the thread catcher pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Exchanging exhaust filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Optional extras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Description of the appliance

Description of the appliance

1 Floor attachment
2 Dustbag change indicator
3 Dust compartment retainer button
4 Carrying handle with On/Off switch
5 Combi tube

(Can also be used as a suction tube

extension)
6 Locking button
7 Telescopic handle with wall-hook

grommet and anti-slip device

8 Cable hook for mains cable
9 Mains cable
10 Exhaust filter compartment (on rear)
11 Dust compartment filter (for motor

protection)
12 Dustbag
13 Socket for Electrobrush

(depending on model)

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Help to protect our environment

Help to protect our environment

Disposal of packing material

The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials
which are environmentally friendly for
disposal and can be recycled.
Rather than just throwing these ma­terials away, please ensure they are of­fered for recycling.

Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances may contain material
which can be reclaimed or recycled.
Please contact your dealer or your
local waste collection authority about
potential recycling. Ensure that the ap­pliance presents no danger to children
while being stored for disposal.

Disposing of the dustbag and
filters

These are made from environmentally
friendly materials and can be disposed
of with normal household waste. The
dustbag should only be disposed of in
this way if it has been used exclusively
for general household dust.

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Warning and safety instructions

Warning and safety instructions

This appliance meets statutory
safety requirements. Incorrect use
can lead to injury and damage to
the appliance.
Before using the appliance for the
first time read these operating in­structions carefully. They give infor­mation on the safety, operation and
care of the appliance.
Please keep these operating instruc­tions in a safe place for reference
and pass them on to any future
users.

Correct usage

This vacuum cleaner must only be
used for household purposes. It is

only intended for use in a dry situation.

Do not use on people or animals.
The manufacturer cannot accept re­sponsibility for damage caused when
the appliance is not used according to
the instructions, or for uses other than
those for which it was intended.

For households with children

The appliance should only be
used by children under adult

supervision.

Technical safety

To avoid the danger of damaging

the appliance, before using it for
the first time make sure that the electri­cal connection in the house and the de­tails on the appliance data plate corre­spond (mains voltage and frequency).

Never operate the appliance if it

shows any signs of damage, par­ticularly to the cable. A damaged ap­pliance could be dangerous.
If the cable is damaged it should be
replaced by a genuine Miele vacuum
cleaner cable.

Always disconnect from the mains

supply for cleaning or mainten­ance work (switch off at the wall socket
and remove the plug).

Repairs to the appliance should

only be carried out by a suitably
qualified and competent person. Re­pairs by unqualified persons could be
dangerous.

Clean only with a dry or slightly

damp cloth when disconnected
from the mains supply. Never immerse
the vacuum cleaner in water. If water
gets into the appliance there is the risk
of an electric shock.

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Warning and safety instructions

Warning and safety instructions

A temperature limiter switches the

vacuum cleaner off automatically if
it gets too hot.
This can occur if, for instance, large ar­ticles block the suction tube or when
the dustbag is full or clogged. A heavily
soiled exhaust or dust compartment fil­ter can also be the cause of overheat­ing. In this case, please switch off the
vacuum cleaner.
After remedying the cause wait for ap­prox. 20 - 30 minutes so that the ap­pliance can cool down. It can then be
switched on again.

Using the appliance

Floor attachments, accessories

and tubes must not be used at
head level to avoid the risk of injury,
e.g. to eyes and ears.

Do not vacuum up glowing ashes

or coal.
The cleaner might catch fire.

Do not vacuum up any inflamm-

able or combustible materials or
gases.
The cleaner might explode.

damp dirt, as this will cause major
faults and could seriously impair the
electrical safety of the appliance.
This also applies to freshly shampooed
carpets. Wait until they are completely
dry.

out the dustbag, dust compartment fil­ter and exhaust filter in place.

sharp edges and do not let it be
trapped at all, for example under the
door.

not by the cable.
This could damage the cable.

and clean or replace them when
necessary according to the operating
instructions.

Do not use the vacuum cleaner to
suck up water or other liquids or

To avoid the risk of damage, do
not use the vacuum cleaner with-

Do not carry the appliance by the
cable. Keep the cable away from

When disconnecting from the
mains socket pull by the plug and

Monitor the change dustbag indi­cator. Regularly inspect all filters

Do not vacuum up items which are

heavy, hard or have sharp edges.
They could block the cleaner and
cause damage.

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Warning and safety instructions

Warning and safety instructions

Using accessories

The socket on the appliance (de-

pending on model) must only be
used for the Miele Electrobrush men­tioned in these operating instructions.

To avoid the risk of injury when va-

cuuming with a Miele Electro- or
Turbobrush do not touch the rotating rol­ler brush.

Miele dustbags are disposable

and intended to be used only
once. Do not attempt to re-use.

Use only genuine Miele dustbags,

filters, accessories and optional
extras. This ensures optimum vacuum
cleaner performance and full utilisation
of dustbag capacity.

Disposing of an old appliance

When disposing of an old ap-

pliance first make it unusable. Dis­connect from the mains, cut off the
cable and the plug from the cable.
Make appropriate arrangements for the
safe disposal of the appliance.

The manufacturer cannot accept re­sponsibility for damage caused by
non-observance of the warning and
safety instructions.

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Preparing for use

Preparing for use

Connecting the extension tube

With the square hole facing up­wards, insert the extension tube into
the top of the vacuum cleaner cas­ing. Gently twist the tube until it en­gages.

To remove the extension tube:

Press the locking button (shown in
inset) and pull, turning slightly.

Connecting the telescopic
handle

With the square hole on the exten­sion tube facing upwards, insert the
telescopic handle into the Combi
tube. Gently twist the handle until the
locking mechanism engages.

To remove the telescopic handle:

Press the locking button and pull the
handle, turning slightly.

The telescopic handle can also be in­serted directly into the vacuum cleaner
casing, in which case the extension
sleeve must be inserted in the lower po­sition as the casing cannot accept the
full length of the handle (see chapter
“Operation” - “Adjusting the telescopic
handle”).
The appliance is then much easier to
use, e.g. for vacuuming mattresses
and upholstery.

In addition...
(see next page)

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Preparing for use

...the extension tube can be used as a
suction tube.
This extends the reach of the vacuum
cleaner, making it easier to clean under­neath low furniture.

Connecting the floor attach­ment

Fit the floor attachment to the vac­uum cleaner connection stub or
suction tube and twist gently until
the locking mechanism engages.

Preparing for use

To remove the floor attachment:

Press the locking button (see arrow)
and pull, turning slightly.

Rewinding the cable

When the vacuum cleaner is not in use,
the cable can be wound around the
two cable hooks attached to the handle
and extension tube.
To prevent the chord from unwinding,
press it into the locking groove of the
plug (see inset).

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Accessories

Accessories

The vacuum cleaner includes the fol­lowing accessories:

– Crevice nozzle

– Upholstery nozzle

– Filter frame

The filter frame is only included with
models that come equipped with an
ACTIVE Air Clean or S-CLASS filter. It
needs to be used if a SUPER Air Clean
filter is installed at a future date (see
chapter “Changing exhaust filters”).

Crevice nozzle

For cleaning in folds, crevices or cor­ners.

Upholstery nozzle

For cleaning upholstery,
mattresses, cushions, curtains, etc.

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