Miele S 578, S 711, S 749 Operating instructions
Operating instructions
Vacuum cleaners
S 560 / S 570
S 700 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 560 - S 578 and
S 711 - S 749 as well as to other
models which are distinguished by
names rather than numbers.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 06 729 180
Contents
Caring for the environment
Description of the appliance
Warning and Safety instructions
Preparing for use
Using the accessories
Floorhead........................................................13
Crevice nozzle ....................................................13
Dusting brush ....................................................14
Upholstery nozzle .................................................14
Operation
Unwinding and rewinding the mains cable ..............................15
Auto-reverse .....................................................15
Switching on and off ...............................................16
Regulating the suction ..............................................17
Opening the air inlet valve ...........................................20
Setting down, transportation and storage
Maintenance and care
Purchasing new dustbags and filters ..................................22
When to change the dustbag ........................................23
Replacing the dustbag .............................................24
When to change the exhaust filter .....................................25
Exhaust filter change indicator .......................................26
Replacing the "SUPER air clean" filter ..................................27
Replacing the "ACTIVE air clean" filter 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 .................................30
When to change the thread lifters .....................................31
To replace the thread lifters..........................................31
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 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 recycle them.
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.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
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
Some models are supplied with a Miele Electrobrush or Turbobrush as standard
(not illustrated). These brushes are supplied with their own operating instructions.
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Description of the appliance
a Hand piece
b Air inlet valve
c Locking button
d Telescopic tube *
e Slide control *
f Socket for Electrobrush * (only on models with a push button on the lid)
g Dust compartment lid catch
h Dust compartment filter (for motor protection)
i Dustbag
j Floorhead
k Carrying handle
l Parking attachment
m Exhaust filter *
n Mains cable with plug (plug varies depending on country)
o Cable rewind
p Suction power selector *
q Park system
r Exhaust filter change indicator (Re-set button 7) *
s Overheating warning light , *
t On / Off switch
u Accessories compartment
v Dustbag change indicator
w Release button for accessories compartment
x Hose connector
y Suction hose
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
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.
children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience or knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or
instruction concerning its use by a
person responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
children well away, and do not allow
them to play with it or to use the
controls. Supervise children whilst you
are using it.
been clearly explained to them, and they
are able to use it safely, recognising the
dangers of incorrect use.
Technical safety
This vacuum cleaner is not intended
for use by persons (including
This vacuum cleaner is not a toy!
To avoid the risk of injury do, keep
Older children may only use the
vacuum cleaner if its operation has
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.
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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.
The socket on the vacuum cleaner
(depending on model) must only
be used for the Miele Electrobrush
specified for use with this appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions
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 ser
vice 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.
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It is important to switch the vacuum
cleaner off before changing over
accessories and floorheads, especially
an Electro- or 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.
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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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".
Accessories
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.
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
absorb the aroma from the capsules
rendering them ineffective.
In the UK, Miele accessories
including floorheads, filters and
dustbags are available to order from
your Dealer, the Miele Spare Parts
Department or via the internet on
www.miele.co.uk.
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.
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The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Attaching the suction hose
Insert the hose connector into the
^
suction socket until it clicks into
position.
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.
Preparing for use
Connecting the suction hose
and the suction tube
^
To fit the handpiece of the suction
hose into the suction tube, line up the
guides on both parts and push in
until they audibly lock together.
^
To release the hand piece from the
suction tube press the locking button
(see arrow) and pull the hand piece
away from the suction tube.
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Preparing for use
Connecting the suction tube
sections
(depending on model)
Both sections of the suction tube have
locating arrows marked on them. When
connecting the two sections, ensure
that the two arrows point towards each
other.
Adjusting the telescopic
suction tube
(depending on model)
One part of the 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
(depending on model)
The triscopic tube has three sections.
Two sections are packed into a third
outer tube.
^
Press release button a on the
bottom tube and pull the tube out as
far as it will go. It will click into
position.
Press release button a to push the
tube back in again. It will engage
with a click.
^
Press button b to release the
telescopic tubes and adjust to the
required height.
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Attaching the 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 also important to observe the
flooring manufacturer’s cleaning and
care instructions.
Preparing for use
Vacuum carpets and rugs with the
brush retracted:
^
Press the foot switch to the
position.
Clean hard flooring which is not
susceptible to scratching with the brush
protruding:
^
Press the foot switch to the
position.
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Electrobrush / Turbobrush
Some models may be supplied as
standard with an Electrobrush or a
Turbobrush in addition to the normal
floorhead (see "Optional accessories").
Please refer to the separate operating
instructions supplied with these brushes
for instructions on use and maintenance.
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Preparing for use
Accessories supplied
Other tools, in addition to the
floorhead(s), are supplied with the
vacuum cleaner to help deal with
various types of cleaning.
a Crevice nozzle
b Dusting brush
c Upholstery nozzle
d Filter grille
The filter grille d is supplied separately
in the box only with those models which
are fitted with an "ACTIVE air clean" or
"ACTIVE HEPA" exhaust filter as standard. The filter grille is required if you
wish to replace one of these filters with
a "SUPER air clean" filter.
To open the accessories
compartment
^ Press the release button and the lid
will open.
^
Take out the accessory you require.
^
Press down firmly on the lid to close
it.
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The different tools can either be fitted to
the hand-piece or, as required, to the
suction tube.
Floorhead
For general use and also for cleaning
stairs.
Crevice nozzle
For cleaning in folds, crevices or
corners.
Using the accessories
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Using the accessories
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.
Upholstery nozzle
For cleaning upholstery, mattresses,
cushions, curtains, covers etc.
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