Miele S5281 User Manual

Operating instructions

Vacuum cleaners
S 5000 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 5211 - S 5781 as well as
to other S 5000 vacuum cleaners which
are distinguished by names rather than numbers.

en - AU, NZ

M.-Nr. 07 175 820

Contents

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

Mains cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

Adjusting the suction power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Opening the air inlet valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting down, transportation and storage
Maintenance and care

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

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

When to change the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Replacing the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

When to change the exhaust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Exhaust filter change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Replacing the Air Clean filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Replacing an Active Air Clean filter or an Active HEPA filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Replacing one type of filter with another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

When to change the dust compartment filter (for motor protection) . . . . . . . . . . . 30

How to change the dust compartment filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

When to change the battery in the radio-operated handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

How to change the battery in the radio-operated handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

When to change the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

To replace the thread lifters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Cleaning and care
Electrical connection
Problem solving guide
After sales service
Optional accessories

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the 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 ensure they are
offered for recycling.

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.
Therefore, please do not dispose of
your old appliance 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.

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

–

Electrobrush

–

Turbobrush

–

Classic Allergotec floorhead

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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 Telescopic tube*

g Release buttons for the telescopic tube*

h Connection socket

i Socket for Electrobrush*

j Dust compartment release button

k Dust compartment filter (for motor protection)

l HyClean dustbag

m Floorhead*

n Carrying handle

o Electrobrush socket cover holder

p Parking attachment (on both sides of vacuum cleaner)

q Exhaust filter*

r Foot switch for automatic cable rewind

s Suction power selector*

t Mains cable

u Exhaust filter change indicator (Re-set button)*

v Overheating warning light ,*

w Parking system

x Stand-by indicator*

y On/Off foot control s

z Release button for accessories compartment

{ Dustbag change indicator

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 appliance is not intended for
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.

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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use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.

Safety with children

Children should be supervised to

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ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.

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.

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.

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 as 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
service 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.

Do not immerse the hose in water for

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cleaning. The vacuum cleaner hose
should be checked regularly and must
not be used if damaged.

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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 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 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 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

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.

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.

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

^

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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Your vacuum cleaner is fitted with one
of the following telescopic tubes,
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.

^ Press the telescopic tube release

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

Adjusting the triscopic suction
tube

Preparing for use

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.

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Preparing for use

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 accessories").

It is important in the first instance to
observe the flooring manufacturer's
cleaning and care instructions.

Vacuum carpets and rugs with the
brush retracted:

^

Press the foot control

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

^

Press the foot control

The Classic Allergotec floorhead, the
Turbobrush and the Electrobrush

Some models may be supplied as
standard 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.

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The following accessories are supplied:

a Crevice nozzle

b Dusting brush

c Upholstery nozzle

To open the accessories
compartment

^ Press the release button to open the

accessories compartment lid.

Accessories supplied

^

Take out the accessory you require.

^

Press down firmly on the lid to close
it.

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Using the accessories supplied

Crevice nozzle

For cleaning in folds, crevices or
corners.

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
position.

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