Miele S 318i, S 300i Operating instructions

Operating instructions

Vacuum cleaners S 300i - S 318i

These operating instructions apply to standard models S 300i - S 318i as well as to other S 300 series models which are distinguished by names rather than model numbers.

M.-Nr.

05 756 220

Contents

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Preparing for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Crevice nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Crevice nozzle extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Dusting brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Upholstery nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Blower connection socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Unwinding and rewinding the mains cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Regulating the suction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Opening the air inlet valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Park system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Transportation and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Dustbag change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

When should the dustbag and filters be changed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Purchasing new dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Ordering the correct dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

To replace the dustbag and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Changing the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Caring for the environment

Disposal of packing material

The transport and protective packing material has been selected from materi als which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recy cled.

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 materi als away, please ensure they are of fered for recycling.

Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances may contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled.

Please contact your dealer, your local waste collection centre or scrap mer

chant about potential recycling schemes.

Before disposing of an old appliance first make it unusable. Disconnect it from the mains, cut the cable off the ap pliance as close to the cleaner as pos

sible and cut the plug off. The plug cut

from the cable should be rendered use less and then disposed of and on no account be inserted into any socket elsewhere in the house (electric shock hazard).

Make appropriate arrangements for its safe disposal and make sure 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 the normal household waste. The dustbag should only be disposed of in this way if it has been used exclu sively for general household dust.

Description of the appliance

1 Mains cable with plug (plug varies depending on country) 2 Park System 3 Cable rewind 4 Suction power selector * 5 Overheating warning light * 6 On / Off switch 7 Exhaust filter * 8 Blower socket

9 Dustbag change indicator 10 Release button for the accessories compartment 11 Hand piece 12 Air inlet valve 13 Locking button 14 Suction tube * 15 Elbow 16 Dust compartment lid catch 17 Slide control * 18 Dust compartment filter (for motor protection) 19 Dustbag 20 Socket for Electrobrush* 21 Floorhead 22 Carrying handle 23 Parking attachment The illustration shows the maximum number of features available on these Miele

vacuum cleaners. Those features marked * depend on the model and may vary or not be available

on your model. Some models are supplied with a Miele Electrobrush or Turbobrush as standard

(not illustrated). These brushes are supplied with their own operating instructions.

Warning and Safety instructions

Before using for the first time

This appliance meets statutory safety requirements. Inappropriate use can however lead to personal injury and damage to property. Read the operating instructions carefully before starting to use this appliance. They give important infor mation on the safety, operation and care of the appliance. This way you will prevent the risk of accident or damage to 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 in a domestic household situation to vacuum dry floor surfaces. Do not use on people or animals. Any other usage 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.

Children

Do not let small children play with

the appliance or operate it. Please supervise its use by older children and the elderly or infirm.

ing, the vacuum cleaner and accesso ries for any signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.

quency) match the mains electricity supply. It is essential that they match to avoid damage to the appliance.

Daily use

accessories and floor heads, especially a Turbo- or Electrobrush.

dustbag, dust compartment filter and exhaust filter in place.

normally close. Do not force it.

protect the user from electrostatic dis charges. Please make sure that you keep your hand in constant contact with this metal strip during vacuuming. This way any build-up of electrostatic charge will be rendered ineffective.

A damaged vacuum cleaner can be dangerous. Check the packag

Ensure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and fre

It is important to switch the vacuum cleaner off before changing over

To avoid the risk of damage, do not use the vacuum cleaner without the

If a dustbag is not inserted, the dust compartment cover does not

There is a metal inlay underneath the handle, which is designed to

Warning and Safety instructions

Do not vacuum up liquids or damp

dirt. This will cause major faults and could seriously impair the function ing and electrical safety of the appli ance. Wait until any freshly cleaned or shampooed carpets or floor coverings are completely dry before attempting to vacuum.

Do not vacuum up anything which

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 toner dust.

Toner, such as that used in printers and photocopiers can conduct electricity. The filter system in the vacuum cleaner may not filter it completely and so the toner could be blown back into the atmosphere by the fan.

Do not vacuum up any inflammable

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

heavy, hard or have sharp edges. They could cause a blockage and dam age the appliance.

Do not pull or carry the appliance by the cable. When disconnecting

from the mains socket pull by the plug

not by the cable.

- Keep the cable away from sharp

edges and do not let it be squashed, for example, under a door.

- Avoid running the vacuum cleaner

over the cable. A damaged cable, plug or socket is a safety hazard. The appliance must not be used if any of these have suffered damage.

Monitor the change dustbag indi

cator 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 section "Problem solving guide".

Do not use aroma capsules if your

cleaner is fitted with an ACTIVE HEPA filter or an ACTIVE air clean filter. The active charcoal layer in the filter will

absorb the aroma from the capsules rendering them ineffective.

Floor attachments, accessories

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

Warning and Safety instructions

Using accessories

The socket on the vacuum cleaner

(depending on model) must only be used for the Miele Electrobrush specified for use with this appliance.

To avoid the risk of injury when

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

It is not advisable to vacuum di

rectly with the handle, i.e. without an accessory attached as the rim could get damaged and you could hurt your self on sharp edges. Danger of injury.

Miele vacuum cleaner bags are

disposable and intended to be used only once. Do not attempt to re-use. Blocked pores reduce the efficiency of the cleaner.

Use only genuine Miele dustbags,

filters and accessories. This ensure optimum performance of the vacuum cleaner throughout its life.

Cleaning, maintenance and re pairs

Always disconnect the vacuum

cleaner from the mains supply for maintenance work and for cleaning. Switch off at the wall socket and re move the plug. Pull on the plug and not the cable.

Repairs may only be carried out by

a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with national and local safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.

If the cable is damaged it should

be replaced together with a com plete cable rewind by a Miele service technician.

Disposing of an old appliance

When disposing of an old appli

ance cut the cable off the appliance as close to the cleaner as possible and cut the plug off. The plug cut from the cord should be rendered useless and then disposed of and on no account be inserted into any socket elsewhere in the house (electric shock hazard). See section "Disposal of your old appliance" earlier in this booklet for further advice.

The manufacturer cannot be held lia ble for damage caused by non-com pliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

Do not let the vacuum cleaner get

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 the risk of an electric shock.

Attaching the suction hose

Open the dust compartment shutter

(depending on model).

Preparing for use

The dust compartment shutter is de signed for hygienic handling and pre vents dust and odours escaping. If you remove the suction hose from the vacuum cleaner for storage purposes close the dust compartment shutter be fore putting the cleaner away (e.g. in a cupboard).

^ Insert the elbow into the suction

socket.

To remove the suction hose from the cleaner

Press the release buttons at the side of the elbow and lift the hose from the socket.

Preparing for use

Connecting the suction hose and the suction tube

Fit the hand piece of the suction hose

into the suction tube and turn clock wise or anti-clockwise until they lock together with a click.

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.

Connecting the suction tube sections

(depending on model) Both sections of the suction tube have

directional arrows marked on them. The tips of the these arrows should point towards each when you join the sections together.

Adjusting the telescopic suc

tion tube

(depending on model) One part of the telescopic tube is

packed inside the other and can be ad justed to suit your height for comfort able vacuum cleaning.

Press the telescopic tube release button (see arrow) to release the tubes and adjust to the required height.

Attaching the floorhead

Push the suction tube into the floor-

head and turn it clockwise or anticlockwise until it clicks into position.

To release the floorhead from the suc

tion tube, press the locking button (see arrow) and pull the suction tube away from the floorhead.

Preparing for use

The floorhead can be used for all nor mal cleaning of carpets and rugs. It can also be used with the brush protruding to vacuum hard flooring which is not susceptible to scratching. For hard flooring, such as stone and floors which are susceptible to scratching, e.g. parquet, we recommend using one of the special Miele floor brushes (see "Optional accessories").

It is also important to observe the flooring manufacturer’s cleaning and care instructions.

Vacuum carpets and rugs with the brush retracted:

Press the foot switch to the g posi tion.

Clean hard flooring which is not sus ceptible to scratching with the brush protruding:

Press the foot switch to the h posi tion.

Electrobrush / Turbobrush

Some models may be supplied as stan dard with an Electrobrush or a Turbobrush in addition to the normal floorhead (see "Optional accessories").

Please refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with these brushes for instructions on use and maintenance.

Accessories supplied

Other tools, in addition to the floorhead(s), are supplied with the vacuum cleaner to help deal with various types of cleaning.

a Crevice nozzle * b Crevice nozzle extension *, (not

stored in the accessories compart ment)

c Dusting brush d Upholstery nozzle

* Depending on model These tools are stored in the special

compartment integrated into the actual vacuum cleaner and can be put back after use.

To open the accessories compartment

^ Press the release button and the lid

will open.

Take out the accessory you require.

Press down firmly on the lid to close it.

The different tools can either be fitted to the hand-piece or, as required, to the suction tube.

Crevice nozzle

(depending on model)

Using the accessories

For cleaning in folds, crevices or cor ners.

Crevice nozzle extension

(depending on model) This accessory can be used to extend

the length of the crevice nozzle. Further length is provided by pulling out the inner section.

^ Press the locking button to pull the

extension piece out or to push it in.

Dusting brush

For cleaning skirting boards, ornate or carved articles, etc.

The head of the dusting brush can be swivelled to attain the best cleaning po sition.

Using the accessories

Upholstery nozzle

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

Blower connection socket

The blower connection socket can be used to connect the suction hose to the blower outlet of the vacuum cleaner, e.g. for dusting off multi-layered radiators and blowing dust out of inaccessible corners so that it can be vacuumed up. It can also be used to blow out the suction hose if it should ever become blocked.

Open the accessories compartment.

Insert the elbow of the suction tube into the blower socket.

Models with an ACTIVE air clean fil ter or an ACTIVE HEPA filter are sup plied with the blower connection socket as an extra accessory. It has to be fitted in place of the ACTIVE air clean filter or ACTIVE HEPA filter as follows:

Press the release button for the dust compartment lid and raise up the lid up as far as it will go.

Unclip the exhaust filter, lift it up at an

angle and then pull it out towards you.

^ Holding the blower connection

socket pressed together, fit it in at an angle and push it back into its retainers D.

^ Then lower it into the filter frame E

and secure it with the clip.

Using the accessories

^ Then press down firmly on the dust

compartment lid to close it.

Open the accessories compartment.

Insert the elbow of the suction tube into the blower socket.

The blower socket is easy to remove by unclipping it and lifting it up at an angle and then pulling it firmly out towards you. Remember to refit the exhaust fil ter.

Operation

Unwinding and rewinding the mains cable

Unwinding

Hold the plug and unwind cable to

the required length (max. approx. 6.5 metres).

When vacuuming for longer than

30 minutes, pull the cable out to at

/3of its total length, even when

least working close to the wall socket. Otherwise there is a danger of over heating and damage.

Rewinding

^ Switch off at the wall socket and re-

move the plug.

^ Press the rewind switch. The cable

will rewind automatically.

Switching on and off

Press the On-Off switch.

Vacuuming

When vacuuming especially fine dust, e.g. sawdust, sand, plaster, flour, tal cum powder etc., electrostatic charges build up naturally. Under certain condi tions these charges will be released. To avoid the unpleasant effects of these discharges, a metal inlay has been in corporated into the underside of the handle.

^ Please make sure that you keep your

hand in constant contact with this metal strip during vacuuming. This way any build-up of electrostatic charge will be rendered ineffective.

^ When vacuuming pull the cleaner be-

hind you on its wheels. You can stand it upright for vacuuming stairs and curtains etc.

Operation

Regulating the suction

(for models with a rotary suction power selector)

The suction power can be regulated to suit the type of flooring. The higher the setting the more powerful the suction. Reducing the suction power reduces the amount of effort required to ma noeuvre the floorhead. Setting the suc tion power selector according to the degree of soiling and type of flooring being cleaned, will save energy. Smooth or lightly soiled flooring is easily cleaned using the Economy d setting. Fitted carpets and thick pile carpets require the most powerful setting to remove ingrained soiling.

Rotary selector

^ Turn the rotary selector manually to

the suction power setting you require.

Opening the air inlet valve

Opening the air inlet valve reduces the suction power quickly for brief periods, e.g. to prevent damage to the fringes of a rug when moving from cleaning a car peted floor to a lightweight rug, or to prevent the edges of the rug being vac uumed up by mistake.

Open the air inlet valve far enough to reduce the suction power. The floorhead will be easier to ma noeuvre. Close the valve up again when you are ready to use full power again.

Park system

A Park system has been designed for conveniently parking the vacuum cleaner during pauses.

Fit the floorhead into the parking at

tachment at the back the vacuum cleaner.

Transportation and storage

^ Stand the vacuum cleaner upright

when it is not being used and during storage.

^ Fit the floorhead into the parking at-

tachment on the side of the vacuum cleaner.

Operation

This makes the cleaner easier to carry or store.

Operation

Dustbag change indicator

Change the dustbag when the colour marker in the dustbag change indicator fills the display.

Dustbags are designed for single use only. Do not attempt to re-use them as suction would be reduced.

Checking the dustbag change indica tor

Attach the floorhead to the suction

tube. Do not use any of the other floorheads or attachments as they will cause the dustbag change indicator to give a false reading.

^ Switch the vacuum cleaner on and

turn the rotary selector (if applicable) to the highest power setting.

^ Lift the floorhead off the floor a little. If

the red marker completely fills the dustbag change indicator you should replace the dustbag with a new one.

How the dustbag change indicator works

The indicator is designed to measure the air permeability of a dustbag containing common household dust. Normal household dust contains a mixture of dust, hair, carpet fluff, threads, grit etc.

However, if the vacuum cleaner has been used to vacuum up fine dust, such as plaster, brick dust, cement or flour, the pores of the dustbag become blocked very quickly. This affects the air permeability of the bag and the marker will indicate that the bag is "full" even when it is not. If this happens you must still change the dustbag because suction power will be greatly reduced by blocked pores in the dustbag.

If, on the other hand, you have vacu umed up a lot of hair and carpet fluff which typically contains a lot of air, the indicator may fail to react even though the bag is full. You should still change it!

Both these extremes can occur.

Always disconnect the vacuum

cleaner from the electrical supply for maintenance work and for cleaning. Switch off at the wall socket and re move the plug.

The Miele filter system consists of three filters which must be replaced from time to time to ensure efficient suction.

Dustbag

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Exhaust filter

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Dust compartment filter (for motor

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protection)

Use only genuine Miele dustbags, filters, accessories and optional accessories. This ensures optimum performance of the vacuum cleaner and that the dustbag is used to capacity.

Maintenance and care

When should the dustbag and filters be changed?

Dustbag

Change the dustbag when the colour marker in the dustbag change indicator fills the display.

Exhaust filter

Depending on model your vacuum cleaner will be fitted as standard with one of the following exhaust filters:

1. SUPER air clean filter

2. ACTIVE air clean filter or

3. ACTIVE HEPA filter The type of filter in your vacuum

cleaner is marked on the filter itself. SUPER air clean filter Replace the SUPER air clean filter ev-

ery time you start a new packet of Miele dustbags.

A SUPER air clean filter is supplied with every packet of Miele dustbags.

Maintenance and care

ACTIVE air clean filter If your vacuum cleaner is fitted with an

ACTIVE air clean filter and you wish to go on using this type of filter make sure that you purchase a replacement in good time.

The ACTIVE air clean filter is a special active charcoal filter which contains charcoal to absorb odours from the dust collected in the dustbag. It helps, therefore, to prevent a build-up of odours occuring. Do not use aroma capsules in your cleaner if you use this filter. The charcoal in the filter will ab sorb their aroma rendering them ineffective.

The ACTIVE air clean filter should be replaced with a new one at least once a year, and more often if it is obviously soiled or no longer effective. Make a note of date you start using it on the label. If you do not have an ACTIVE air clean available you can use the SUPER air clean filter supplied with every packet of Miele dustbags in stead. To use the SUPER air clean filter you will have to fit the blower connection socket in place of the ACTIVE air clean filter and fit the SUPER air clean filter underneath the blower connection socket. N.B. Remember to take the filter out if you want to use the blower facility! See "Blower connection socket" and "Replacing the Super air clean filter" for more details. There is no differ ence in filtration levels between these two filters.

ACTIVE HEPA filter If your vacuum cleaner is fitted with an

ACTIVE HEPA filter and you wish to go on using this type of filter make sure that you purchase a replacement in good time.

The ACTIVE HEPA clean filter is a spe cial combi filter which contains active charcoal to absorb odours from the dust collected in the dustbag. It helps therefore to prevent a build-up of odours occuring. It is also a particle fil ter conforming to EN 1822 HEPA Clas sification 12 and is able to filter out very fine particles and micro-organisms. Vacuum cleaners equipped with this exhaust filter are particularly suitable for allergy sufferers and those concerned with a high level of hygiene.

The ACTIVE HEPA filter should be replaced with a new one at least once a year, and more often if it is obviously soiled or no longer effective. Make a note of date you start using it on the label. If you do not have an ACTIVE HEPA filter available you can use the SUPER air clean filter supplied with every packet of Miele dustbags in stead. To use the SUPER air clean filter you will have to fit the blower connection socket in place of the ACTIVE HEPA air clean filter and fit the SUPER air clean filter under neath the blower connection socket. N.B. Remember to take the filter out if you want to use the blower facility! See "Blower connection socket" and "Replacing the Super air clean filter" for more details.

Maintenance and care

Dust compartment filter (for motor protection)

Replace the dust compartment filter ev ery time you start a new packet of Miele dustbags.

A dust compartment filter is supplied with every packet of Miele dustbags.

Purchasing new dustbags and filters

Replacement dustbags and filters can be obtained from your local Miele Dealer or directly from the Miele Spare Parts Department.

Ordering the correct dustbags and filters

When ordering dustbags for this vacuum cleaner ask for bags with the code F/J/M.

A SUPER air clean exhaust filter and a dust compartment filter are supplied with every packet of Miele dustbags.

If you wish to purchase exhaust filters or dust compartment filters separately, please quote the model number of your appliance when ordering to ensure you get the correct items. You can replace the exhaust filter supplied with the vacuum cleaner with one of the other Miele exhaust filters if you wish (see "Replacing one type of filter with another").

Maintenance and care

To replace the dustbag and filters

Open the dust compartment lid

Press the release button for the dust

compartment lid and raise the lid as far as it will go.

To replace the dustbag

^ To remove the dustbag hold the bag

by the collar and pull it out of its holder.

The dustbag has a closing flap which closes automatically when the dustbag is removed to prevent any dust escaping.

It can then be disposed of with the normal household waste as long as it has only been used for vacuuming up nor mal household dust.

Do not unfold the new bag when you take it out of the packet. This way it will not get trapped when you shut the dust compartment lid again.

To insert a new dustbag, push the collar securely into the frame as far as it will go. Otherwise you will not be able to shut the lid.

Close the dust compartment lid firmly.

Replacing the SUPER air clean filter

Open the dust compartment lid.

Unclip the blower connection socket

and raise it upwards. Take hold of the used SUPER air

clean filter by the clean, unsoiled section (see arrow) and take it out.

Replace it with a new SUPER air

clean filter. It can be inserted either way up.

Lower and secure the blower con

nection socket back into position.

Replacing the ACTIVE air clean filter

^ Open the dust compartment lid. ^ Unclip the used ACTIVE air clean fil-

ter and take it out.

^ Place the new filter into position and

press it in so that it engages at the back and then close the catch.

Maintenance and care

Replacing the ACTIVE HEPA filter

Open the dust compartment lid.

Unclip the used ACTIVE HEPA filter and take it out.

Place the new filter into position and press it in so that it engages at the back and then close the catch.

Maintenance and care

Dust compartment filter (for motor protection)

Open the dust compartment lid.

Unclip the filter frame, remove the old

filter and replace with a new one. Close the filter frame.

Changing the thread lifters

The thread lifters on the suction inlet to the floorhead and upholstery nozzle can be replaced.

Check them from time to time and replace them if the pile has worn down.

^ Use a knife or similar object to re-

move them from the slots.

^ Fit the new thread lifters.

If threads or hair have wound round the bearing on the floorhead roller:

A Release the lever from the bearing B Take the bearing out of the roller. C Take out the roller.

Remove all threads and hair etc, then replace the individual parts in the cor rect order.

Spare parts are available from your Miele dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department.

Always disconnect the vacuum

cleaner from the electrical supply for maintenance work and for cleaning. Switch off at the wall socket and re move the plug.

Vacuum cleaner and accessories

External surfaces of the vacuum cleaner and of the accessories can be cleaned with a dry cloth or a slightly damp cloth or with a proprietary cleaner suitable for plastic.

Do not use abrasive cleaners,

glass cleaners or all-purpose cleaners! Because of their chemical composition they could cause serious damage to plastic components.

Dust compartment

Cleaning and care

The dust compartment can, if necessary, be cleaned using a dry dusting brush or, if available, a second vacuum cleaner to vacuum the dust out.

Never dip the vacuum cleaner in water. If moisture gets into the appli ance there is a risk of electric shock.

duster,

Problem solving guide

The vacuum cleaner has switched it self off automatically.

A temperature limiter switches the vacuum cleaner off automatically if it gets too hot. Some models also have an overheating warning light , which comes on to let you know that your cleaner has overheated.

Overheating can occur if, for instance, large articles block the suction tube or the dustbag is full or contains particles of fine dust. A heavily soiled exhaust or dust compartment filter can also be the cause of overheating. Switch off the vacuum cleaner using the On-Off switch.

After removing the cause, wait for a period of approx. 20 - 30 minutes, to allow the vacuum cleaner to cool down. It can then be switched on again.

In the event of a fault that you cannot easily remedy, please contact

Your Miele Dealer or

–

the nearest Miele Service Depart

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ment. (See address on back page).

Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to im prove our service.

After sales service

Optional accessories

Turbobrush

(supplied as standard with some mod els)

The Turbobrush is particularly suitable for vacuuming cut pile carpeting. The brush is operated by the suction power of the vacuum cleaner. It has a rotating brush and is very effective at picking up thread, hairs and fluff.

It is also important to observe the flooring manufacturer’s cleaning and care instructions.

Hand-held Turbobrush

The hand-held Turbobrush is intended for vacuuming upholstery, mattresses, car seats, carpeted stairs and other areas inaccessible to the standard Turbobrush.

Hard floor brush

(supplied as standard with some mod els)

This brush is designed for use on hard flooring such as tiled or stone floors.

Crevice nozzle

Optional accessories

(supplied as standard with some mod els)

For cleaning in folds, crevices and cor ners.

Radiator brush

For cleaning radiators, narrow shelves and crevices.

^ Attach the radiator brush to the crev-

ice nozzle.

Mattress nozzle

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

Optional accessories

Universal brush

For dusting books, shelves, etc.

Crevice nozzle (300 mm)

A longer nozzle than the standard crevice nozzle for cleaning in folds, crevices and corners.

MicroSet

This set is specially designed for clean ing intricate small objects and difficult to reach areas (such as PC keyboards, stereo equipment, intricately carved fur niture and ornaments, models etc).

It consists of: –

Micro-hose with combination nozzle (crevice nozzle and dusting brush)

–

Micro-dusting brush

–

Micro-crevice nozzle

–

Angled extension

CarClean Set Plus

Optional accessories

The CarClean Set Plus has been de signed as an accessory for Miele cylin der vacuum cleaners for valeting the in terior of cars.

It consists of:

Hand-held Turbobrush

–

Micro-hose with combination nozzle

–

(crevice nozzle and dusting brush) Crevice nozzle (300 mm)

– These are supplied in a carry case to

gether with a 3 m long suction hose with hose clip.

CarClean Set Vario

The CarClean Set Vario has been designed as an accessory for Miele and non-Miele cylinder vacuum cleaners for valeting the interior of cars.

It consists of: –

Hand-held Turbobrush

–

Micro-hose with combination nozzle (crevice nozzle and dusting brush)

–

Crevice nozzle (300 mm)

–

Adapter (not shown) for connecting the accessories to a non-Miele vacuum cleaner.

These are supplied in a carry case. This set does not include the 3 m long suction hose with hose clip.

Optional accessories

ACTIVE air clean filter

(supplied as standard with some mod els)

The ACTIVE air clean filter is a special active charcoal filter which absorbs odours from the dust collected in the dustbag. It helps, therefore, to prevent a build-up of odours occuring. Do not use aroma capsules in your cleaner if you use this filter. The charcoal in the fil ter will absorb their aroma rendering them ineffective. The ACTIVE air clean filter can be used instead of the existing exhaust filter. If used instead of the SUPER air clean filter you will have to remove the blower connection socket from the cleaner.

There is no difference in filtration level between the ACTIVE air clean filter and the SUPER air clean filter.

ACTIVE HEPA filter

(supplied as standard with some models)

The ACTIVE HEPA filter is a special combi filter containing charcoal which absorbs odours from the dust collected in the dustbag. It helps, therefore, to prevent a build-up of odours occuring. Do not use aroma capsules in your cleaner if you use this filter. The char coal in the filter will absorb their aroma rendering them ineffective. It is also a particle filter conforming to EN 1822 HEPA Classification 12 and is able to fil ter out very fine particles and micro-or ganisms. Vacuum cleaners equipped with this exhaust filter are particularly suitable for allergy sufferers and those concerned with a high level of hygiene.

The ACTIVE HEPA filter can be inserted

in place of the existing exhaust filter. If used instead of the SUPER air clean fil ter you will have to remove the blower connection socket from the cleaner.

All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with na tional and local safety regulations.

The voltage and rated load are given on the data plate located underneath the vacuum cleaner. Please ensure that these match the household mains sup ply.

The appliance must be connected to a 230-240 V/50 Hz a.c. single phase sup ply via a 10 A plug.

Important

The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue = Neutral

Brown = Live

Electrical connection

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 con nected 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.

Test marks.....................Electrical safety

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Electrically suppressed

according to.....................AS/NZS 1044

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