Miele S183, S184 User Manual 2

Operating Instructions

Vacuum Cleaner
S183, S184

Please carefully study these Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the
unit and note the listed Important Safety Instructions.

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When using this vacuum cleaner, basic precautions should always be followed , including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER

WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

• Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended when it is plugged in. Unplug it from the outlet when not in use
and before servicing.

• Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If the vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, bring it to a service center.

• Do not pull or carry by 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 vacuum cleaner over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated
surfaces.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not handle the plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.

• Do not put any object into the openings. Do not use with any opening blocked. Keep openings free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may block or reduce air flow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.

• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they
may be present.

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THIS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Notice- Before you plug in your Vacuum Cleaner, make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate
located at the rear of the vacuum cleaner is the same as your local supply.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS

A-1) Handle

H) Bag change indicator

B-2) Cord clip

C) ON/OFF Switch

Dust bag cover

E) Foot pedal

F) Beater bar selector

Carry handle

J) Exhaust cover

HEPA filter

Bumper

Cleaning head

Head-light (S184 only)

D) Variable power control

(S184 only)

A-3) Upper cord

hook

B-1) Power cord

A-2) Hose clip

A-3) Lower

cord hook/
Carrying
handle

I) Dust bag

Extension tube

Crevice nozzle

Dusting brush

Hose

Hose clip

A) HANDLE ASSEMBLY

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C) ON / OFF SWITCH

To start or stop the vacuum cleaner,
push the switch to “I” to turn it ON, and
to “O” to turn it OFF.

B) POWER CORD STORAGE

NOTE: 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 change the plug in any way.
To avoid any possible damage to the power cord, never run
over the cord or allow it to become caught in the rotary
brush.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE / OPERATE YOUR CLEANER

1) Insert the base of the handle into

the top of the body of the
machine as shown. Push down
the handle and tighten the screw.

2) Set the hose around the hose
clip.

3) Turn the upper cord hook to
the upright position and wind
the power cord around the
upper and lower cord hooks.

IMPORTANT: Do not over
tighten the screw.

1) Turn the upper hook to
release the power cord
for instant use.

2) Set the power cord into
the cord clip to help
secure it during use

Hose clip

Upper cord hook

Lower
cord hook/
Carrying
handle

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E) USING THE FOOT PEDAL TO ADJUST THE VACUUM HEIGHT

To lower the body of the cleaner, step on the pedal at the left rear corner of the vacuum cleaner.

D) VARIABLE POWER CONTROL (S184 Only)

1. Upright position
The handle should be in an
upright position when
cleaning tools are used.

2. Middle position
For normal cleaning, press the
foot pedal and pull back the
handle to a comfortable angle.

3. Low position
For cleaning under furniture,
press the pedal a second
time. The handle may now be
lowered almost to the floor as
shown.

MIN: To clean curtains and soft furnishings

with tool attached.

MAX: To continuously clean with

high suction power.

This vacuum cleaner incorporates a variable power control to allow you to select the power most suitable
for your cleaning needs.

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F) BEATER BAR SELECTOR

When cleaning carpeted floor, slide the selector to the
“BEATER BAR” position. To stop the beater bar while
using accessories, slide the selector to the “STOP”
position.

NOTE: The vacuum cleaner should be running when
changing the position of the BEATER BAR
SELECTOR.

BEATER BAR ON OR OFF

G) HOW TO USE THE ACCESSORIES

1) To use the accessories keep the vacuum cleaner
upright and slide the BEATER BAR SELECTOR to
the “STOP” position.

2) Pull the hose out of the intake port a the lower left
of the vacuum, and release it from the hose clip.
Connect the desired accessory as illustrate
below.

NOTE: When finished using the accessory, re-insert
the hose end into the intake port and place the hose
under the clip. The accessories can also be returned
to their storage locations.

Hose clip

CAUTION: While using the accessories, hold
the handle as shown above to avoid pulling
the cleaner over.

B A R

B E A T E R

S T O P

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I) REPLACING THE DUST BAG

H) BAG CHANGE INDICATOR

CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE OUTLET BEFORE
PERFORMING THE OPERATIONS BELOW

The bag change indicator located on the
front of your cleaner normally indicates
when the dust bag should be changed. In
order to maintain the best efficiency, it
should be changed when the yellow mark
appears in the window.

NOTE: if the yellow mark appears after the
bag has been replaced, check to see if the
hose or suction tube is clogged (see
BLOCKAGES). Due to the smaller intake,
the yellow mark may also appear when
using the crevice tool.

1) Remove the dust
cover by pulling it
forwards.

2) Grip the handle of the
dust bag and pull the
bag out of the dust
compartment.

3) Close dust bag tab to
avoid dust leakage
and put it away.

4) Install the new dust
bag by placing the
hole over the exhaust
port and pressing it
into place as shown.

IMPORTANT: For
maximum vacuum
efficiency, dust bags
should be changed
regularly.

Yellow
mark

Bag change
indicator

We recommend the use of genuine Miele dust bags only

Part # 5294740 Type Z

NOTE: If the dust bag is installed incorrectly,
the dust cover will not close.

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J) CHANGING FILTERS

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Before returning the vacuum cleaner to a Miele Service Center, check the
following items:

Problem

Check Point Cause / Remedy

Motor doesn’t run.
(no noise is heard at all)

Motor runs but no suction.

Beater bar does not rotate.

• Cord connection.

• Hose inlet clogged.

• Check the bag change indicator.

• Dust bag broken or clogged.

• Central filter.

• Beater bar selector.

• Beater bar / housing.

• Belt broken or loose.

• Plug cord into outlet correctly.

• I If there is a clog, remove it.

• If it shows full, replace the dust

bag.

• If the dust bag is broken, replace it.

• If the central filter is full of dust, clean

or replace it.

• Select the correct position.

• If there is an obstruction, remove it.

• Replace the belt.

In addition to the dust bag, the vacuum cleaner
contains two filters; a central filter that protects the
motor (fig.1) and a HEPA filter that removes
particles from the exhausted air (fig.2). The HEPA
filter should be changed every six months or
whenever it becomes dirty. The central filter should
be changed or rinsed out whenever the HEPA filter
is replaced.

CENTRAL FILTER (Fig. 1)

Part # F0391100
To remove, slide the central filter forward out of its
housing.

IMPORTANT: If the central filter has been rinsed
out, make sure it is dry before re-installing it.

HEPA FILTER (Fig. 2)

Part # S02Z6000
To change the HEPA filter.

1) Remove the exhaust cover.

2) Take out the HEPA filter and replace with a new
one.

IMPORTANT: Do not forget to re-install the filters before use.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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MAINTENANCE FOR THE BEATER BAR

BLOCKAGES

If your cleaner stops picking up dust, or the Bag Change Indicator shows "Full" while the dust bag
is still empty, a blockage may have occurred.
To remove the obstruction, proceed as follow:

Remove the hose from the suction inlet by turning the hose to the right and pulling it out (Fig. 1). Clear any
obstruction from the hose and/or suction inlet using a blunt instrument, taking care not to damage the hose.
If the obstruction occurs in the suction pipe, it can be removed with care as shown in Fig. 2.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before replacing any part always,
DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.

Suction pipe inlet

DO NOT USE YOUR FINGERS OR HANDS TO
REMOVE OR CLEAN THE BEATER BAR.

When it is necessary to remove thread, string, hair
etc., which has wound around the beater bar, cut
across them with a pair of scissors, making sure
not to cut the brush.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

REMOVING THIS COVER

REMOVE PLUG BEFORE

REMOVING THIS COVER

REMOVE PLUG BEFORE

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SERVICING AND REPAIRS

Use only genuine Miele replacement parts.
DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
If you have any questions, contact your local dealer / service agent.
Any service needed other than that described in these Operating Instructions should be
performed by a Miele Service Center, only.
To replace any of the following parts, place the vacuum cleaner in the horizontal position
by using the pedal. Then turn it over exposing the underside.

HOW TO REPLACE - DRIVE BELT
(Part # S01Z6000) AND BEATER BAR
ASSEMBLY (Part # R98Z6064)

1. Remove the 4 screws from the base plate and
lift it off. (Fig. 1)

2. Release the belt from the motor shaft and lift
the beater bar assembly to remove the belt.
(Fig. 2)

3. To reassemble the beater bar, return the belt to
the motor shaft and beater bar pulley.

Re-insert the bar into its supports and turn the
beater bar to ensure that the belt is seated
correctly. (Fig. 3)

4.Replace the base plate, and re-fasten the
screws securely.

HOW TO REPLACE - BEATER BAR / SIDE
BRUSHES / SHAFT SUPPORT A-B

1.First remove the base plate, drive belt and
beater bar assembly (as illustrated above).

2.Remove the 2 screws at both ends of the
beater bar assembly and separate the different
parts as shown in the exploded view.

3. Replace any damaged part and reassemble in
the reverse order.

REPLACING THE HEAD-LIGHT BULB
(S184 only)

1. Remove the base plate, release the head-light
assembly and lift it off. (Fig. 1)

2. Remove the old bulb, and replace it with a new
one (Fig. 2)
(Consult your dealer / service agent for a
suitable replacement bulb).

3.Re-insert the head-light assembly and the
base plate.

Fig. 2

Screw

Screw

Side
Brush

Side
Brush

Rotary brush

Shaft
support

Shaft
support

A

B

Fig. 3Fig. 1

Fig. 2Fig. 1

REMOVE PLUG BEFORE

REMOVING THIS COVER

To avoid damaging the power cord,
never run over the cord or allow it to
become caught in the beater bar when
using the vacuum cleaner.

STORING THE APPLIANCE

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CORD CARE

Hold any excess cord in your free hand
while vacuuming in order to avoid
running over the cord.

To store the vacuum:

1) Return the vacuum cleaner to the upright
position.

2) Turn off the vacuum cleaner.

3) Unplug it from the electrical supply.

4) Replace the hose and accessories.

5) Store the cord as outlined in “POWER CORD
STORAGE”.

Store the cleaner away from heat sources, such
as radiators, fires or direct sunlight.

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