Miele S 4001 Operating instructions

Operating instructions

Vacuum cleaners S 4000 Series

These operating instructions apply to standard models S 4211 - S 4781 as well as to other S 4000 series vacuum cleaners which are distinguished by names rather than numbers.

M.-Nr. 06 885 930

Contents

Caring for the environment Description of the appliance Warning and Safety instructions Preparing for use Using the accessories supplied Use

Mains cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Regulating the suction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

Setting down, transportation and storage Maintenance and care

Purchasing new dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Ordering the correct dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

When to change the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Replacing the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

When to change the exhaust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Exhaust filter change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Replacing the Super Air Clean filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Replacing the Active Air Clean or Active HEPA filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Replacing one type of filter with another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

When to change the dust compartment filter (for motor protection) . . . . . . . . . . . 27

How to change the dust compartment filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

When to change the battery in the radio-operated handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

How to change the battery in the radio-operated handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

When to change the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To replace the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cleaning and care Problem solving guide / After sales service Optional accessories Electrical connection for the UK

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 and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.

It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person. The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind it to prevent misuse. See the "Warning and Safety" section of this booklet for further details.

Description of the appliance

The illustration shows the maximum number of features available on these Miele vacuum cleaners.

Certain models are supplied as standard with the following accessories which are not illustrated on this page.

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ALLERGOTEC floorhead

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Turbobrush

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ACCU NOVA floorhead

These floorheads and brushes are supplied with their own operating instructions.

Description of the appliance

a Handle (some models have an air inlet valve in the handle) * b Suction power selector + / -* c Stand-by button for pauses in vacuuming * d LED * e Release button f Accessories holder * g Release buttons for the telescopic tube * h Dust compartment release button i Telescopic tube * j Dustbag k Carrying handle l Floorhead * m Parking attachment n Dust compartment filter (for motor protection) o Exhaust filter * p Suction power selector * q Stand-by indicator * r Overheating warning light , * s Exhaust filter change indicator (Re-set button) * t Mains cable u Foot switch for automatic cable rewind v Park system w On/Off foot switch s x Dustbag change indicator y Connection socket z Suction hose

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

Warning and Safety instructions

Before using for the first time

This appliance meets statutory safety requirements. To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the appliance you should read these operating instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They give important 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 use

signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance: it could be dangerous.

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

Check the packaging, the vacuum cleaner and accessories for any

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

The plug must be fitted with a 13 A fuse (UK).

This vacuum cleaner must only be

used for domestic household purposes 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.

Safety with children

This appliance is not a toy! To

avoid the risk of injury do not allow children to play on or near it, or to play with the controls. Supervise its use by older children and the elderly or infirm.

Use

It is important to switch the vacuum

cleaner off before changing over accessories and floor heads, especially a turbo- or electrobrush.

To avoid the risk of damage, do not

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 compartment cover does not normally close. Do not force it!

There is a metal inlay underneath

the handle which is designed to protect the user from electrostatic discharges. Please make sure that you keep your hand in constant contact with this metal strip during vacuuming.

Warning and Safety instructions

Do not vacuum up any water, liquid

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 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 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, causing the toner to be blown back into the room 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 damage the appliance.

Do not pull or carry the appliance 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

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 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

To avoid the risk of injury when

vacuuming with a Miele electrobrush or turbobrush, do not touch the rotating roller brush.

It is not advisable to vacuum

directly 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

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

Use only Miele approved

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

Cleaning, maintenance and repairs

Always disconnect the vacuum

cleaner from the mains supply when you have finished using it, as well as for maintenance work and cleaning. Switch off at the wall socket and remove the plug.

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.

Repairs should 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. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.

If the cable is damaged it should

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

Disposing of an old appliance

Remove the batteries from the

handle control and dispose of them in your recycling bin.

When disposing of an old

appliance cut the cable off the appliance as close to the cleaner as possible and cut the plug off. The plug cut from the cable should be rendered useless and then disposed of and on no account be inserted into any socket elsewhere in the house (electric shock hazard). Dispose of the appliance in a responsible manner.

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

socket until it clicks into position. To do this, line up the guides on the two pieces.

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 handle to the suction tube

Insert the handle into the suction tube until it clicks into position. To do this, line up the guides on the two pieces.

To release the handle from the suction tube, press the locking button (see arrow) and pull the handle away from the suction tube.

Preparing for use

Your vacuum cleaner is fitted with one of the following types of suction tube, depending on the model:

Connecting tubes (fixed height)

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2-part telescopic tube

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Triscopic telescopic tube

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Connecting the 2-part fixed height tubes

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

One part of this 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.

Adjusting the triscopic suction tube

The triscopic tube has three sections. Two sections of the telescopic tube are packed together inside a third outer tube.

Press the release button (see arrow a) to release the lower tube and pull it right out until it clicks. Press the button again when you want to retract the tube again. The tube will click into place.

Press the telescopic tube release button b to release the tubes and adjust to the required height.

Fitting the standard floorhead

Push the suction tube into the

floorhead and turn it clockwise or anti-clockwise until it clicks into position.

To release the floorhead from the

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 extras").

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:

Press the foot switch ö.

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

Press the foot switch ä.

The ALLERGOTEC floorhead, the ACCU NOVA floorhead and the Turbobrush

Some models may be supplied as stan dard with one of these accessories (see "Optional accessories"). Please refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with these brushes for instructions on use and maintenance.

Using the accessories supplied

The following accessories are supplied:

a Crevice nozzle b Dusting brush (depending on model) c Upholstery nozzle d Accessory holder for 2 or 3 of the

above accessories e Filter grille The filter grille is supplied in the box

with models which are fitted with Active Air Clean or Active HEPA filters as standard. You will need to fit it if you wish to replace one of these filters with a Super Air Clean filter (see "Maintenance and care - Replacing the exhaust filter").

Crevice nozzle

For cleaning in folds, crevices or corners.

Dusting brush

(supplied with some models) For cleaning skirting boards, ornate or

carved articles, etc. The head of the dusting brush can be

swivelled to attain the best cleaning position.

Dusting brush with natural bristles

(supplied with some models) This brush is suitable for particularly

delicate objects.

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