Miele S 388, S 360 User Manual
Operating instructions
Vacuum cleaners
S 360 - S 388
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage
to the appliance, it is essential to read these
instructions before using it for the first time.
These operating instructions apply to standard
models S 360 - S 388 as well as to other
S 300 series vacuum cleaners which are
distinguished by names rather than numbers.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 07 324 010
Contents
Caring for the environment
Description of the appliance
Warning and Safety instructions
Preparing for use
Accessories supplied
Using the accessories
Floorhead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Crevice nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Dusting brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Upholstery nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operation
Unwinding and rewinding the mains cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Regulating the suction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Opening the air inlet valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Park system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Transportation and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Dustbag change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Maintenance and care
When to change the dustbag and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Purchasing new dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ordering the correct dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
To replace the dustbag and filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Changing the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning and care
Problem solving guide / After sales service
Optional accessories
Electrical connection for the UK
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of packing material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
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
materials away, please recycle them.
Disposing of the dustbag and
filters
These are made from environmentally
friendly materials, and can be disposed
of with the normal household waste, as
long as they have been used
exclusively for general household dust.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or ask your Dealer for advice.
Ensure that it presents no danger to
children while being stored for
disposal.
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Description of the appliance
Some models are supplied with a Miele Electrobrush or Turbobrush as standard
(not illustrated). These brushes are supplied with their own operating instructions.
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Description of the appliance
a Mains cable with plug (plug varies depending on country)
b Park system
c Cable rewind
d Suction power selector *
e Overheating warning light *
f On / Off switch
g Exhaust filter *
h Dustbag change indicator
i Release button for accessories compartment
j Hand piece
k Air inlet valve
l Locking button
m Telescopic tube *
n Hose connector
o Dust compartment lid catch
p Slide control *
q Dust compartment filter (for motor protection)
r Dustbag
s Socket for Electro brush *
t Floorhead
u Carrying handle
v 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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This vacuum cleaner is not intended
This vacuum cleaner meets statutory
safety requirements. Improper use
can, however, lead to personal injury
and material damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the vacuum cleaner,
read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They
contain important notes on its safety,
operation and maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure new users are
familiar with the content. Pass them
on to any future owner.
Always disconnect the vacuum
cleaner from the mains supply when
you have finished using it, as well as
for maintenance work and cleaning.
Switch it off at the wall socket and
unplug it. If using the ACCU NOVA
powerbrush, switch this off as well.
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for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience or knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it or have
been shown how to use it correctly by a
person responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
This vacuum cleaner is not a toy! To
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avoid the risk of injury do, keep children
well away, and do not allow them to
play with it or to use the controls.
Supervise children whilst you are using
it.
Older children may only use the
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vacuum cleaner if its operation has been
clearly explained to them, and they are
able to use it safely, recognising the
dangers of incorrect use.
Technical safety
Correct application
This vacuum cleaner must only be
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used for domestic household purposes
to vacuum dry floor surfaces. Do not
use on people or animals.
Any other usage, modification or
alteration 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.
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Ensure that the connection data on
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the data plate (voltage and frequency)
match the mains electricity supply. It is
essential that they match to avoid
damage to the appliance.
The plug must be fitted with a 13 A
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fuse (UK).
Before using the vacuum cleaner,
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check for any signs of damage. Do not
use a damaged appliance: it could be
dangerous.
The socket on the vacuum cleaner
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(depending on model) must only be
used for the Miele Electrobrush
specified for use with this appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions
There is a metal inlay underneath
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the handle which is designed to avoid
the unpleasant effects of electrostatic
discharges. Please make sure that you
keep your hand in constant contact with
this metal strip during vacuuming.
Do not pull or carry the vacuum
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cleaner by the cable and be careful not
to damage the cable when withdrawing
the plug from the socket.
Keep the cable away from sharp
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edges and do not let it be squashed,
for example, under a door.
– Avoid running the vacuum cleaner
over the cable.
This could damage the cable, plug or
socket and pose a safety hazard. The
appliance must not be used if any of
these have suffered damage.
If the cable is damaged it must be
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replaced together with a complete
cable rewind. For safety reasons this
must only be done by the Miele Service
Department or a Miele authorised ser
vice technician.
While the vacuum cleaner is under
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guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by Miele. Otherwise the
guarantee will be invalidated.
Repairs should only be carried out
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by a Miele authorised service
technician. Repairs and other work by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for unauthorised work.
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It is important to switch the vacuum
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cleaner off before changing over
accessories and floorheads, especially
an Electro- or Turbobrush.
Do not let the vacuum cleaner get
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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 a risk of
electric shock.
Correct use
To avoid the risk of damage, do not
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use the vacuum cleaner without the
dustbag, dust compartment filter and
exhaust filter in place. Otherwise it
could get damaged.
If a dustbag is not inserted, the dust
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compartment cover does not normally
close. Do not force it.
Do not vacuum up any water, liquid
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or damp dirt. This will cause major
faults and could seriously impair the
functioning and electrical safety of the
appliance. Wait until any freshly
cleaned or shampooed carpets or floor
coverings are completely dry before
attempting to vacuum.
Do not vacuum toner dust. Toner,
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such as that used in printers and
photocopiers, can conduct electricity.
The filter system in the vacuum cleaner
may not filter it completely, causing the
toner to be blown back into the room by
the fan.
Do not vacuum up anything which
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has been burning or is still glowing e.g.
cigarettes, ashes or coal, whether
glowing or apparently extinguished.
The cleaner might catch fire.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not vacuum up any inflammable
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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
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heavy, hard or have sharp edges. They
could cause a blockage and damage
the appliance.
Floor attachments, accessories and
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tubes must not be used at head level to
avoid the risk of injury, e.g. to eyes and
ears.
Monitor the change dustbag
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indicator 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 "Problem solving
guide".
To avoid the risk of injury when
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vacuuming with a Miele Electrobrush or
Turbobrush, do not touch the rotating
roller brush.
It is not advisable to vacuum directly
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with the handle, i.e. without an
accessory attached as the rim could
get damaged and you could hurt
yourself on sharp edges.
Miele vacuum cleaner bags are
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disposable and intended to be used
only once. Do not attempt to re-use.
Blocked pores reduce the efficiency of
the cleaner.
To ensure safety only use genuine
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Miele dustbags, filters and accessories.
This will ensure optimum performance
of the appliance throughout its life.
Do not use aroma capsules if your
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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.
Accessories
Miele accessories including
floorheads, filters and dustbags are
available to order from your Dealer,
the Miele Spare Parts Department or
via the internet on
www.miele-shop.com.
The Miele Electrobrush is a motor
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driven accessory for use only with Miele
vacuum cleaners. The cleaner must not
be used with an electrobrush produced
by another manufacturer.
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The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Attaching the suction hose
Insert the hose connector into the
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suction socket until it clicks into
position.
To remove the suction hose
from the cleaner
^ Press the release buttons at the side
of the hose connector and lift the
hose from the socket.
Preparing for use
Connecting the suction hose
and the suction tube
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Fit the hand piece of the suction hose
into the suction tube and turn
clockwise or anti-clockwise until they
lock together with a click.
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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.
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Preparing for use
Connecting the suction tube
sections
(depending on model)
Both sections of the suction tube have
locating arrows marked on them. When
connecting the two sections, ensure
that the two arrows point towards each
other.
Adjusting the telescopic
suction tube
(depending on model)
One part of the telescopic tube is
packed inside the other and can be
adjusted to suit your height for
comfortable vacuum cleaning.
^ Press the telescopic tube release
button (see arrow) to release the
tubes and adjust to the required
height.
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Attaching the floorhead
Push the suction tube into the
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floorhead and turn it clockwise or
anti-clockwise until it clicks into
position.
To release the floorhead from the
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suction tube, press the locking button
(see arrow) and pull the suction tube
away from the floorhead.
The floorhead can be used for all
normal cleaning of carpets and rugs. It
can also be used with the brush
protruding to vacuum hard flooring. For
hard flooring, such as stone and
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.
Preparing for use
Vacuum carpets and rugs with the
brush retracted:
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Press the foot control
Clean hard flooring which is not
susceptible to scratching with the brush
protruding:
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Press the foot control
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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.
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