Miele S5281 User Manual

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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.

en - AU, NZ

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.

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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Miele S5281 User Manual

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*

dLED*

eRelease button

fTelescopic tube*

gRelease buttons for the telescopic tube*

hConnection socket

iSocket for Electrobrush*

jDust compartment release button

kDust compartment filter (for motor protection)

lHyClean dustbag

mFloorhead*

nCarrying handle

oElectrobrush socket cover holder

pParking attachment (on both sides of vacuum cleaner)

qExhaust filter*

rFoot switch for automatic cable rewind

sSuction power selector*

tMains cable

uExhaust filter change indicator (Re-set button)*

vOverheating warning light ,*

wParking system

xStand-by indicator*

yOn/Off foot control s

zRelease 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 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 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 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 ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

~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.

~Before using the vacuum cleaner, check for any signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance: It could be dangerous.

~The socket on the vacuum cleaner (depending on model) must only be used for the Miele Electrobrush specified for use with this appliance.

~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 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 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.

~Do not immerse the hose in water for 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 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 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 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 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

~The Miele Electrobrush is a motor 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 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.

~To ensure safety only use genuine 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 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 telescopic tubes, 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 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 ö.

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

^ Press the foot control ä.

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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Accessories supplied

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.

^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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