Miele S 140 Operating instructions

Operating instructions
Stick vacuum cleaners
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 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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Operation
Unwinding the supply cable
The lower cable hook has a swivel con­nection:
Release the supply cable by simply turning the lower cable hook up­wards.
Insert the plug into a socket with a fuse rating of at least 10 A.
To prevent the cable from getting in the way whilst you are vacuuming, hang the unwound cable over the cable hook in the telescopic handle (see inset). This also takes the strain off the cable-entry bush.
Operation
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Operation
Operation
Adjusting the telescopic handle
The telescopic hand-piece allows the length of the handle to be adjusted in three stages by max. 15 cm to suit the body height of the user.
Remove the telescopic handle from the extension tube by pressing the locking button, pulling up the handle and twisting it slightly.
Turn the extension sleeve on the tele­scopic handle slightly in the direction of the arrow in the guide track to the desired set-
c.
ting
b and slide the sleeve
Engage the extension sleeve into the appropriate notch
Re-insert the telescopic handle into the extension tube with the square hole facing upwards and twist slightly to ensure that the locking mechanism engages.
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d.
Operation
Switching on and off
To enable the switch on the vacuum cleaner to be conveniently operated in any vacuum-cleaning situation, two separate switches have been integrated into the units handle. Either of the switches can be used to operate the vacuum cleaner.
Double slide switch 0 = Appliance is switched off
min = Reduced suction max = Maximum suction
To turn the appliance on, slide either
switch to either the min or max posi-
tion.
To turn the appliance off, slide either
switch to the 0 position.
Select min for vacuuming lightweight
items such as rugs or curtains.
Operation
Adjusting the suction
(depending on model)
On some models suction control can be adjusted to suit individual require­ments. Select the suction setting to suit the amount of dirt and the type of material to be vacuumed. Slightly soiled and smooth floor cover­ings can be cleaned at an energy-sav­ing medium setting, whereas thick-pile and fitted carpets require the highest setting to ensure deep-seated dirt is thoroughly removed.
The highest setting should also be se­lected if a Turbobrush is used.
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Operation
Operation
Adjusting the floor attachment to the type of floor covering
The floor attachment is suitable for vac­uuming all carpets, rugs and hard and smooth floor coverings.
Vacuum carpets and rugs with the brush retracted:
Press the foot switch marked g.
Clean hard and smooth floor coverings with the brush protruding:
Press the foot switch marked h.
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Parking and storing the vacuum cleaner
Parking and storing the vacuum cleaner
The end cap on the telescopic hand­piece is made from slip-proof plastic. During short vacuuming breaks, the ap­pliance can be leaned upright against a wall or furniture.
Before leaving the vacuum cleaner, make sure it is switched off and leaning against the wall at a safe angle.
For longer term storage, the vacuum cleaner can also be hung on a wall hook by using the grommet integrated in the telescopic handle.
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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Dustbag change indicator
This indicates when the paper dustbag needs to be changed.
The attachment used can affect the function of the dustbag change indi­cator. Therefore only test with the floor attachment fitted.
Switch on the appliance and set the suction power control (according to model) to the highest setting.
Lift the floor attachment off the floor.
If the red marker completely fills the indicator window, the dustbag must be changed, pletely full.
Please note:
This indicator measures the air per­meability of the dustbag. Even if just a few grammes of flour, fine cement or brick dust are sucked up, these fine particles can also effect the permeability of the dustbag, thus caus­ing the red scale indicator to show that the bag is “full”, although it is virtually empty. The dustbag should, however, be changed in this case, as the suction power is greatly reduced. On the other hand the bag may be bulging with wool or carpet fluff, but the air permeability may still be high enough not to activate the red indicator to maximum. The dust­bag should, however, still be changed.
even if it is not com-
Both these extremes can occur. Nor­mally, however, common household dust is composed of carpet fluff, hair and grit, i.e. a mixture. The Miele dustbag change indicator is designed prinicpally to deal with this kind of use.
We recommend:
1. When you vacuum up a lot of fine
dust or sand:
Change the dustbag as soon as the red scale fills the window, even if the bag is not full.
2. When you have vacuumed up a lot
of carpet fluff and hair and the dust­bag is full although the indicator only shows half full (please check regu­larly):
Change the dustbag.
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Maintenance and care
The Miele filter system consists of three components:
b Dustbag
c Dust compartment filter (for motor
protection)
d Exhaust filter
These filters must be replaced from time to time in order to guarantee opti­mum suction efficiency.
Note concerning exhaust filters d:
There are different exhaust filters, de­pending on model. Your model could have either:
a a SUPER Air Clean filter, b an ACTIVE Air Clean filter c or an S-CLASS filter
Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
When should the dustbag and filter be changed?
Dustbag:
When the red marker completely fills the indicator window (please note the information on Dustbag change indica­tor).
Dust compartment filter (for motor protection):
Change this filter every time you start a new packet of genuine Miele dustbags. A dust compartment filter is included with every packet of Miele dustbags.
Exhaust filter
(see note on previous page):
SUPER Air Clean filter: Change this filter every time you start a new packet of genuine Miele dustbags. A SUPER Air Clean filter is included with every packet of Miele dustbags.
Purchasing new dustbags and filters
Replacement filters and dustbags are available from your local Miele special­ist dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department. Use only genuine Miele dustbags and filters, making sure they are the correct ones for your vacuum cleaner, in this
case marked with the letter K.
This ensures optimum suction perfor­mance and that the dustbag is used to capacity.
ACTIVE Air Clean filter: About once a year or as soon as the fil­ter no longer absorbs unpleasant odours. Make sure that you purchase a replacement in good time.
S-CLASS filter: Every 18 months or as soon as air per­meability is reduced to an unsatisfac­tory level. Make sure that you purchase a replace­ment in good time.
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Maintenance and care
Replacing the dustbag
Press the dust compartment retainer button and open the compartment lid until it clicks into place.
The dustbag has a cardboard collar which closes automatically when the dustbag is removed to prevent any dust escaping.
To remove the dustbag grasp the cardboard collar by the two holes and pull it out of the compartment. The dustbag can be disposed of with the normal household waste as long as it has only been used for vac­uuming up normal household dust and not hazardous materials.
Maintenance and care
Slide the collar of the new dustbag into the empty holder until it is se­cured in position.
Close the compartment lid until it en­gages. When the lid is closed the holder automatically draws the bag collar over the inlet stub.
Please note: If there is no dustbag in the holder, or the dustbag has not been in­serted correctly, the compartment lid will not close properly. Do not attempt to force the lid shut.
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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Replacing the dust compart­ment filter (motor protection)
Press the dust compartment retainer button and open the compartment lid until it clicks into position.
A new dust compartment filter is in­cluded with every pack of genuine Miele dustbags.
Unclip the filter frame, remove the fil­ter and replace with a new one.
Close the filter frame until it engages in position.
Close the compartment lid until it en­gages.
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Maintenance and care
Replacing the SUPER Air Clean filter
Press the retainer button for the ex­haust filter compartment lid located on the rear of the vacuum cleaner and remove the lid.
Remove the used filter, holding by the clean, unsoiled section, and re­place it with a new one.
Maintenance and care
Replace the lid and close it again.
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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Replacing the ACTIVE Air Clean and S-CLASS filters
Press the retainer button for the ex­haust filter compartment lid located on the rear of the vacuum cleaner and remove the lid.
Remove the used filter from the lid and replace it with a new one.
Make a note of the replacement date on the label of the new filter.
Replace the lid and close it again.
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Maintenance and care
Changing the thread catcher pads
The thread catcher pads on the suction aperture of the floor attachment should be checked from time to time. Replace the pads if the pile is worn.
Use a knife or similar object to remove the thread catcher pads from their slots.
Replace the worn pads with new ones.
New thread catcher pads can be pur­chased from your local Miele specialist dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts De­partment.
Maintenance and care
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Exchanging exhaust filters
Exchanging exhaust filters
There are different exhaust filters, de­pending on model. Your model could have either:
a a SUPER Air Clean filter b an ACTIVE Air Clean filter or c an S-CLASS filter.
All of the above-named filters are inter­changeable with one another.
The difference in the filter types is ex­plained in the Optional extras section of these operating instructions.
Please note:
1. If you want to replace filter a with fil­ter b or c, the filter frame in the lid of
the exhaust filter compartment must be removed. The new filter should be in­stalled in its place.
2. If you want to replace filter b or c with filter a, the filter frame must be in-
stalled in the lid of the exhaust filter compartment.
To remove or insert the filter frame
Grasp the sides of the filter frame in the positions shown by the arrows and squeeze. The frame can then be inserted or removed as desired.
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Cleaning and care
Vacuum cleaner and accessories
The vacuum cleaner and all plastic ac­cessories can be cleaned with a cleaner suitable for plastic.
Do not use an abrasive cleaner, a glass cleaner or an all-purpose cleaning agent. Due to their chemical composition they could cause serious damage to the plastic casing.
Dust compartment
The dust compartment can be cleaned, if necessary, by using a second vac­uum cleaner, if available, or using a duster or dusting brush.
Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water!
dry
Cleaning and care
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Optional extras
Optional extras
Turbobrush
The Turbobrush is suitable for gentle brushing and cleaning of short-pile car­peting.
The brush is operated by the suction power of the vacuum cleaner and needs no extra electrical connection.
Electrobrush SEB 217 (standard on some models)
(only for models with the Electrobrush connection socket)
The Electrobrush is suitable for clean­ing heavy duty carpets which are sub­ject to hard wear, especially those areas which are most frequently trod­den on.
Floor brush
Special brush for cleaning scratch-sen­sitive hard floor coverings (parquet, stone, PVC).
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Optional extras
Dusting brush
For cornices, carvings or ornate items.
The head of the dusting brush swivels and can be turned to the angle best suited to the items you are cleaning.
Universal brush
For dusting books, shelves, etc.
Optional extras
Radiator brush
For cleaning radiators, narrow shelves or crevices:
Fit the radiator brush to the crevice nozzle.
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Optional extras
Optional extras
Cloth dustbag
If a paper dustbag is not available, a re­usable cloth bag can be used. It can easily be emptied by removing the clamp at the bottom of the bag. The cloth dustbag should not be washed, as this will damage bag per­meability.
Cylinder vacuum cleaner accessories
By attaching a hose to the extension tube (Combi tube) of the vacuum cleaner, the stick model can be used as a cylinder vacuum cleaner.
This allows easy cleaning of taller items such as book shelves, door frames, cur­tains, etc.
Vacuuming under cupboards and beds is also made easier.
Important: When ordering cylinder vacuum cleaner accessories, make sure you give the correct model number of your stick cleaner.
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Optional extras
ACTIVE Air Clean filter
(standard on some models)
This is a special active charcoal filter which absorbs odours from the dust collected in the dustbag. It helps, there­fore, to prevent the build up of odours. The ACTIVE Air Clean filter is used in place of the SUPER Air Clean filter. There is no difference in filtration level between the ACTIVE Air Clean filter and the SUPER Air Clean filter.
S-CLASS filter
(standard on some models)
The S-CLASS filter is a submicron par­ticulate air filter and has been desig­nated an S-class filter according to DIN 24184. This filter has exceptional filtration properties. At least 99.97% of even the smallest air­borne particles with a diameter of
0.3 m are retained. The filtration level is even higher for larger particles. Vac­uum cleaners equipped with this ex­haust filter are particularly suitable for allergy sufferers and those concerned with high levels of hygiene. The S-CLASS filter is installed instead of the existing exhaust filter.
Optional extras
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Problem solving guide
Problem solving guide
If the appliance switches itself off:
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 filter bag is full or clogged. A heavily soiled exhaust or dust com­partment filter can also be the cause of overheating. In this case, please switch the vacuum cleaner off! After remedying the cause, wait for a period of approx. 20 - 30 minutes, so that the appliance can cool down. It can then be switched on again.
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Electrical connection
The appliance must be connected to a 230-240 V/50 Hz a.c. single phase sup­ply via a 10 A plug. The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are col­oured in accordance with the following code:
Blue = Neutral Brown = Live
As the colours of the wires may not correspond with the markings identify­ing the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter “N” or coloured black. The wire coloured brown must be con­nected to the terminal marked with the letter “A” or coloured red. Neither core is to be connected to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.
Electrical connection
Test marks Electrical safety, C-Tick Mark
Electrically suppressed according to AS/NZS 1044
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