Miele S4212 User Manual

Operating instructions

Vacuum cleaners
S 4000 Series

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 4212 - S 4782 as well as to
other S 4000 series vacuum cleaners
which are distinguished by names rather than numbers.

en-GB

M.-Nr. 07 345 550

Contents

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

Mains cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Regulating the suction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Opening the air inlet valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting down, transportation and storage
Maintenance and care

Purchasing new dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Ordering the correct dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

When to change the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Replacing the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

When to change the exhaust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Exhaust filter change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Replacing the Air Clean filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Replacing the Active Air Clean or Active HEPA filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Replacing one type of filter with another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

When to change the dust compartment filter (for motor protection) . . . . . . . . . . . 28

How to change the dust compartment filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

When to change the battery in the radio-operated handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

How to change the battery in the radio-operated handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

When to change the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

To replace the thread lifters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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 should 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.

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

Before disposing of your old appliance
remove the dustbag and all the filters
and dispose of them with your normal
household waste.

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 contact 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

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.

–

Classic Allergotec floorhead

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Turbobrush

–

ACCU NOVA floorhead

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

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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 HyClean 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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct application

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.

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.

This appliance is not intended for

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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, 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.

Models with radio controls on the

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handle: Keep batteries out of the reach
of children.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

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.

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 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.

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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

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.

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".

Important information on the

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handling of batteries (for models with
radio controls on the handle):

– Do not use rechargeable batteries.

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Do not short circuit or recharge
batteries, or throw them into a fire.
Danger of explosion.

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Disposing of batteries: Remove the
batteries from the radio control
handle and dispose of them in your
recycling bin. Do not dispose of them
with the normal household waste.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Accessories

Miele accessories including
floorheads, filters and dustbags are
available to order from your Miele
retailer, the Miele Spare Parts
Department or via the internet on
www.miele-shop.com.

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 dustbags are disposable and

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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,

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filters, accessories and optional
accessories. This will ensure optimum
performance of the appliance
throughout its life.

The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.

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Preparing for use

Attaching the suction hose

Insert the hose connector into the

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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.

Connecting the handle to the
suction tube

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

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

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

2-part telescopic tube

–

Triscopic telescopic tube

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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.

Preparing for use

^ 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.

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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.

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

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