Miele S 556, S 558, S 658 User Manual
Operating instructions
Vacuum cleaners
S 556 / S 558
S 658
These operating instructions apply to
standard models S 556 / S 558 and S 658
as well as to other models with particular
names rather than model numbers. M.-Nr. 05 638 230
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Contents
Caring for the environment
Description of the appliance
Warning and Safety instructions
Preparing for use
Accessories supplied
Using the accessories supplied
Crevice nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Crevice nozzle extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Dusting brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Upholstery nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Use
Unwinding and rewinding the mains cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Auto-reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Switching the vacuum cleaner on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Regulating the suction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Switching the Electrobrush on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Blowing out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting down, transportation and storage
Park-system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Maintenance and care
Purchasing new dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
When to change the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Replacing the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
When to change the exhaust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replacing the "ACTIVE air clean" and the "ACTIVE HEPA" filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Replacing one type of filter with another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
When to change the dust compartment filter (motor protection). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
To replace the dust compartment filter (motor protection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
When to change the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
To replace the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning and care
Problem solving guide
After sales service
Accessories available as optional extras
Electrical connection for the UK
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of packing material
The transport and protective packing
material has been selected from materi
als which are environmentally friendly
for disposal and can normally be recy
cled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed safely and kept
out of the reach of babies and young
children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these materi
als away, please ensure they are of
fered for recycling.
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Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances may contain materials
which can be reclaimed or recycled.
Please contact your dealer, your local
waste collection centre or scrap mer
chant about potential recycling
schemes.
Before disposing of an old appliance
first make it unusable. Disconnect it
from the mains, cut the cable off the ap
pliance as close to the cleaner as pos
sible and cut the plug off. The plug cut
from the cable should be rendered use
less and then disposed of and on no
account be inserted into any socket
elsewhere in the house (electric shock
hazard).
Make appropriate arrangements for its
safe disposal and make sure that the
appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.
Disposing of the dustbag and
filters
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These are made from environmentally
friendly materials and can be disposed
of with the normal household waste.
The dustbag should only be disposed
of in this way if it has been used exclu
sively for general household dust.
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Description of the appliance
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Description of the appliance
1 Hand piece
2 Suction power selector
3 Electrobrush switch
4 Locking button
5 Electro-telescopic tube release button
6 Electro-telescopic tube
7 Dust compartment lid catch
8 Dust compartment filter (motor protection)
9 Dustbag
10 Electrobrush
11 Carrying handle
12 Two point holder for suction tube
13 Exhaust filter *
14 Mains cable with plug **
15 Cable rewind
16 Exhaust filter change indicator (Re-set button 7)
17 Park-system for suction tube with floorhead
18 Stand-by light
19 Overheating warning light ,
20 On-Off switch
21 Accessories compartment
22 Dustbag change indicator
23 Release button for accessories compartment
24 Electro-elbow
25 Electro-suction hose
** N.B. Plug may vary depending on country
The illustration shows the maximum number of features available on these Miele
vacuum cleaners. 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
Before using for the first time
This appliance meets statutory
safety requirements. Inappropriate
use can however lead to personal
injury and damage to property.
Read the operating instructions
carefully before starting to use this
appliance. They give important infor
mation on the safety, operation and
care of the appliance. This way you
will prevent the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance. Please
keep these operating instructions in
a safe place for reference, and pass
them on to any future users.
ing, the vacuum cleaner and accesso
ries for any signs of damage. Do not
use a damaged appliance.
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quency) match the mains electricity
supply. It is essential that they match to
avoid damage to the appliance.
A damaged vacuum cleaner can
be dangerous. Check the packag
Ensure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and fre
The plug must be fitted with a 13A
fuse (UK).
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Correct usage
This vacuum cleaner must only be
used in a domestic household situation 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 responsible for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appli
ance.
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Children
Do not let small children play with
the appliance or operate it. Please
supervise its use by older children and
the elderly or infirm.
Daily use
It is important to switch the vacuum
cleaner off before changing over
accessories and floor heads, especially
a turbo or electro brush.
To avoid the risk of damage, do not
use the vacuum cleaner without the
dustbag, dust compartment filter and
exhaust filter in place.
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 dis
charges. Please make sure that you
keep your hand in constant contact with
this metal strip during vacuuming. This
way any build-up of electrostatic
charge will be rendered ineffective.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not vacuum up liquids or damp
dirt. This will cause major faults
and could seriously impair the function
ing and electrical safety of the appli
ance. 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 and so the
toner could be blown back into the atmosphere 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 dam
age the appliance.
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Do not carry the appliance by the
cable. When disconnecting from
the mains socket pull by the plug not by
the cable.
- Keep the cable away from sharp
edges and do not let it be squashed at
all, for example, under a door.
- Avoid running the vacuum cleaner
over the cable.
A damaged cable, plug or socket is a
danger ot safety. The appliance must
not be used if any of these have suf
fered damage.
Monitor the change dustbag indi
cator 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 hamper 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
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absorb the aroma from the capsules
rendering them ineffective.
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Floor attachments, accessories
and tubes must not be used at
head level to avoid the risk of injury,
e.g. to eyes and ears.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Using accessories
To avoid the risk of injury when
vacuuming with a Miele Electro- or
Turbobrush do not touch the rotating
roller brush.
The Miele Electrobrush is a motor
driven accessory appliance for use
only with Miele vacuum cleaners. The
cleaner must not be used with an
electrobrush produced by another man
ufacturer.
It is not advisable to vacuum di
rectly 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 genuine Miele dustbags,
filters and accessories. This ensures optimum performance of the vac
uum cleaner throughout its life.
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Cleaning, maintenance and re
pairs
Always disconnect the vacuum
cleaner from the mains supply for
maintenance work and for cleaning.
Switch off at the wall socket and re
move the plug. Pull on the plug and not
the cable.
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
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into the appliance there is the risk of an
electric shock.
The electro-suction hose and the
electro-telescopic tube contain
electrical wires. The plug connectors
must not come in contact with water.
These items may only be cleaned with
a dry cloth, no moisture must touch
them. Danger of electric shock.
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Repairs may 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 responsible 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
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When disposing of an old appli
ance cut the cable off the appli
ance as close to the cleaner as possi
ble and cut the plug off. The plug cut
from the cord should be rendered use
less and then disposed of and on no
account be inserted into any socket
elsewhere in the house (electric shock
hazard). See section "Disposal of your
old appliance" earlier in this booklet for
further advice.
The manufacturer cannot be held lia
ble for damage caused by non-com
pliance with these Warning and
Safety instructions.
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Attaching the suction hose
Open the dust compartment shutter.
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Preparing for use
The dust compartment shutter is de
signed for hygienic handling and pre
vents dust and odours escaping.
If you remove the suction hose from the
vacuum cleaner for storage purposes
close the dust compartment shutter be
fore putting it away (e.g. in a cup
board).
^ Insert the elbow into the suction
socket.
When inserting the elbow ensure that
the plug connectors line up correctly.
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Removing the suction hose
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Press the release buttons at the side
of the elbow and lift the hose from the
socket.
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Preparing for use
Connecting the suction hose
and the suction tube
Fit the hand piece of the suction hose
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firmly into the suction tube. (Ensure
that the plug connectors line up).
They must lock together with a click.
To release the hand piece from the
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suction tube press the locking button
(see arrow) and pull the hand piece
away from the suction tube.
Adjusting the electrotelescopic suction tube
One part of the electro-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. Draw out or push in the inner
tube to adjust to the required height,
then release the button. The tube is
locked in position.
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When a resistance is felt it has
reached its maximum length. Do not
force it beyond this length!
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Using the Electrobrush
The Electrobrush is particularly suitable
for intensive vacuuming of carpets
which are subject to hard wear. It is
very effective at removing deep seated
dirt and preventing areas of frequent
use being trodden into a path.
It is also important to observe the
flooring manufacturer's cleaning and
care instructions.
Preparing for use
The following should not be vacu
umed using the Electrobrush
– Floor surfaces with a variable or un-
even profile. The brush might come
into contact with the floor and cause
damage.
– Carpets such as saxony with very
long pile, berber and sheepskin
rugs, and valuable hand-knotted carpets, e.g. Persian and similar. There
is a danger that threads can be
pulled out.
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Fitting the Electrobrush to the
vacuum cleaner
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Insert the electro-telescopic tube into
the Electrobrush. (Ensure that the
plug connectors line up). They must
lock together with a click.
For further information on use and
maintenance please refer to the sepa
rate instructions supplied with the
Electrobrush.
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Preparing for use
Using the standard floorhead
(standard or optional accessory de
pending on model)
The floorhead can be used for all nor
mal cleaning of carpets and rugs. It can
also be used with the brush protruding
to vacuum hard flooring which is not
susceptible to scratching. For hard
flooring, such as stone and floors which
are susceptible to scratching, e.g. par
quet, we recommend using one of the
special Miele floor brushes (see "Ac
cessories available as optional extras").
It is also important to observe the
flooring manufacturer's cleaning and
care instructions.
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Fitting the standard floorhead
^ Push the suction tube into the
floorhead and turn it clockwise or
anticlockwise until it clicks into position.
the cleaner (see "Description of the ap
pliance", illustration point 12).
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To release the floorhead from the suc
tion tube press the locking button
(see arrow) and pull the suction tube
away from the floorhead.
To carry the vacuum cleaner by the
handle and for storage purposes fit
adapter a to the standard floorhead,
turbobrush or floorbrush and then fit the
suction tube to the adapter. The clips
on the standard floorhead, turbobrush
or floorbrush can then be fitted securely
into the two point holder on the side of
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Adjusting the standard
floorhead setting
Vacuum carpets and rugs with the
brush retracted:
Press the foot switch marked g.
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Preparing for use
Clean hard flooring which is not sus
ceptible to scratching with the brush
protruding:
Press the foot switch marked h.
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Accessories supplied
Other tools, in addition to the
floorhead(s), are supplied with the vac
uum cleaner to help deal with various
types of cleaning.
a Crevice nozzle
b Crevice nozzle extension *
c Dusting brush
d Upholstery brush
e Filter grille
(supplied separately in the box)
f Blower connection socket *,
not illustrated (see section "Use -
Blowing out")
* depending on model
The filter grille e is required if you wish
to replace the "ACTIVE air clean" or
"ACTIVE HEPA" exhaust filter with a
"SUPER air clean" filter.
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