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.
en - GB
These operating instructions apply to |
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standard models S 4212 - S 4782 as well as to |
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other S 4000 series vacuum cleaners |
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which are distinguished by names rather than numbers. |
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
–Turbobrush
–ACCU NOVA floorhead
These floorheads and brushes are supplied with their own operating instructions.
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Description of the appliance
Handle (some models have an air inlet valve in the handle) *
Suction power selector + / - *
Stand-by button for pauses in vacuuming *
LED *
Release button
Accessories holder
Release buttons for the telescopic tube *
Dust compartment release button
Telescopic tube *
HyClean dustbag
Carrying handle
Floorhead *
Parking attachment
Dust compartment filter (for motor protection)
Exhaust filter *
Suction power selector *
Stand-by indicator *
Overheating warning light *
Exhaust filter change indicator (Re-set button) *
Mains cable
Foot switch for automatic cable rewind
Park system
On/Off foot switch
Dustbag change indicator
Connection socket
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
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.
Correct application
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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 fuse (UK).
Before using the vacuum cleaner, check for any signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance: it could be dangerous.
There is a metal inlay underneath 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 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 replaced together with a complete cable rewind. For safety reasons this must only be done by the Miele Service Department or a Miele authorised service technician.
While the vacuum cleaner is under 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 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 cleaner off before changing over accessories and floorheads, especially an Electroor Turbobrush.
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 a risk of electric shock.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
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.
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 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 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 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.
Floor attachments, accessories and tubes must not be used at head level to avoid the risk of injury, e.g. to eyes and ears.
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 "Problem solving guide".
Important information on the handling of batteries (for models with radio controls on the handle):
–Do not use rechargeable batteries.
–Do not short circuit or recharge batteries, or throw them into a fire. Danger of explosion.
–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 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 dustbags 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, 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 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
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.
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Preparing for use
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
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) 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 to release the tubes and adjust to the required height.
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