Miele S185 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Vacuum Cleaner

S185

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Electric shocks can 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 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 cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.

Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

NoticeBefore 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.

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IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS

 

A-1) Handle

 

 

C) ON/OFF Switch and

 

 

variable power control

 

 

 

Hose

 

I) Bag check indicator

 

 

 

Crevice nozzle

 

Release button

 

 

Dust bag cover

 

 

 

Extension wand

 

Exhaust cover /

 

 

HEPA filter

 

 

 

E) Beater bar

 

 

selector

 

 

 

B-2) Cord clip

Head light

 

 

 

E) Foot pedal

A-3) Hose clip

 

 

Bumper

 

B-1) Lower cord hook /

 

Carrying handle

Cleaning head

B-1) Upper cord hook

 

 

 

 

 

Dusting brush

D) Front edge

 

 

cleaning

Suction inlet

 

 

 

Upholstery nozzle

Dust bag

B) Power cord

 

 

Hose support

 

 

 

STO

 

 

BEATE

 

 

BAR

 

 

ON

 

 

 

Connection pipe

 

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HOW TO ASSEMBLE / OPERATE YOUR CLEANER

A) HANDLE ASSEMBLY

Hose clip

1) Align the handle with the body of the cleaner as shown in the illustration.

2) Insert the base of the handle into the top of the body of the machine. Push in handle and tighten the screw. The screw can be found in the

bag with these operating instructions. IMPORTANT: Do not over tighten the screw.

3) Place the hose under the hose clip. Push in to secure. NOTE: Always store the hose in the clockwise direction.

B) POWER CORD RELEASE / STORAGE

Upper cord hook

Lower

Cord clip

cord hook

 

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

1) To release the power cord, turn the upper hook. Then set the power cord into the cord clip to help secure it during use.

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 in only one way. If the plug does not fit 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 beater bar.

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C) ON / OFF SWITCH AND VARIABLE POWER CONTROL

The sliding button - located on the control panel - is used to switch the vacuum cleaner ON/OFF and vary the motor speed depending on the suction required.

To switch ON, slide the button sideways. By sliding the button further sideways, the power will gradually be increased.

To switch OFF, slide the button back until it clicks back into the “0” position.

VARIABLE POWER CONTROL

This vacuum cleaner has a variable power control to select the most suitable power, according to your cleaning needs.

MIN.: To clean curtains and soft furnishing’s etc., with tool attached. MAX.: To clean continuously with high suction.

MIN

MAX

D) FRONT EDGE CLEANING

Front Edge Cleaning System

This cleaner features a Front Edge Cleaning System which automatically operates when the front of the cleaning head makes contact with a wall, furniture or a similar object.

ON

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E) HANDLE HEIGHT AND BEATER BAR ADJUSTMENT

To lower the body of the cleaner, step on the foot pedal at the bottom left corner of the vacuum cleaner. Once the body is reclined, the brush will automatically start to rotate.

If you wish to stop the beater bar, simple return the cleaner into the upright position. In case you want to stop the beater bar while the cleaner is in the reclined position, push the beater bar stop pedal located on the left side of the cleaning head, just above the foot pedal.

1. Upright position

The body 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. Release the pedal to lower the cleaning head.

3. Low position

For cleaning under furniture, press the pedal a second time and lower the handle down to the floor as shown.

F) AUTOMATIC HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Your Miele vacuum cleaner has an

Automatic Height Adjustment, feature which adjusts the cleaning head to the proper height of any carpet pile.

This system allows you to move from one carpeted area to another, without having to make manual adjustments.

G) FLOOR SCRATCH PREVENTION

To prevent scratching floors while using the vacuum cleaner on

tiled or polished floors, two small wheels

are built into the base plate.

 

These two wheels also make it

across

Tiled floor

Carpeted

floor

 

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Miele S185 User Manual

H) HOW TO USE THE ACCESSORIES

1)To use the accessories always keep the vacuum cleaner in the upright position.

2)Pull out the hose from the suction pipe inlet and remove it from the hose clip. Then slide the hose through the hose support and connect any accessory as illustrated below.

Important: For a longer reach, remove the hose support from its fastening and hold the handle of the cleaner with one hand to avoid pulling the cleaner over.

NOTE:After finishing with the accessories, re-insert the hose in the suction pipe inlet and place it into the hose clip and hose support.

Hose clip

Hose support

 

STO

STO

BEATE

 

BAR

BEATE

ON

BAR

ON

 

Suction pipe inlet

CAUTION While using the accessories, hold the handle of the cleaner with one hand, as shown above, to avoid

pulling the cleaner over.

Crevice nozzle

Dusting brush

Upholstery nozzle

I) BAG CHECK INDICATOR

The bag change indicator is a visual aid to

Green mark

Red mark

advise you of the condition of the dust bag.

 

 

The GREEN mark indicates that the dust bag is

 

 

still empty.

 

 

The RED mark will appear when airflow through

 

 

the bag is insufficient. When this happens, check

 

 

the dust bag, it may be full or blocked with fine

 

 

dust and needs replacing.

 

 

NOTE: If after replacing the bag, the RED indicator still appears in the window, check to see if the hose or suction inlet is clogged. (see BLOCKAGES).

When using the crevice nozzle the red mark may appear. This is due to reduced air flow and not an indication that the bag is full.

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

REPLACING THE DUST BAG

1) Push the release button on the dust cover as shown, and pull it forward.

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

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.

5) Replace the dust cover by inserting the tab into the body slot then push the top of the cover into place.

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

We recommend the use of genuine Miele paper bags only; Part # 05294 741 Type Z

FILTER CARE

Fig. 1

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.

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

Fig. 2

CENTRAL FILTER (Fig. 1)

Part # F03M1000

To remove, slide the central filter forward out of this 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, simply remove the exhaust cover as shown and replace the filter.

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