Miele S5981POWERPLUS User Manual for the s5981powerplus

Operating instructions

Vacuum cleaner
S 5981

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 model S 5981 and to
Special Edition models which are
distinguished by names rather than models.

en - AU, NZ

M.-Nr. 07 175 840

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adjusting the suction power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Switching the Electrobrush on and off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 dust compartment filter (for motor protection) . . . . . . . . . . . 26

How to change the dust compartment filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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

Replacing the Active HEPA filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

When to change the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To replace the thread lifters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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

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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

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Description of the appliance

a Handle

b Suction power selector + / -

c On/Off control for Electrobrush with LED

d Stand-by button for pauses in vacuuming with LED

e Display for power settings

f Release button

g Electro telescopic tube

h Electro telescopic tube release button

i Connection socket

j Dust compartment release button

k Dust compartment filter (for motor protection)

l HyClean dustbag

m Electrobrush (either SEB 217 or SEB 236, depending on model)

n Carrying handle

o Parking attachment (on both sides of vacuum cleaner)

p Active HEPA filter

q Foot switch for automatic cable rewind

r Mains cable

s Exhaust filter change indicator and re-set button

t Overheating warning light ,

u Parking system

v Stand-by indicator

w On/Off foot control s

x Release button for accessories compartment

y Dustbag change indicator

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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.

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use by young children or infirm persons
unless they have been adequately
supervised by a responsible person to
ensure that they can use the appliance
safely.

Safety with children

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.

Technical safety

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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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 electro suction hose and the

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electro telescopic tube contain
electrical wires. Do not use the vacuum
cleaner if these parts show any sign of
damage. Danger of electric shock.

Warning and Safety instructions

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.

The socket on the vacuum cleaner

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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 ser
vice technician.

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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.

The electro suction hose and the

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electro telescopic tube contain
electrical wires. The plug connectors
must not come in contact with water.
Danger of electric shock. They should
only be cleaned with a dry cloth.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

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.

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.

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 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. The
vacuum cleaner and electro suction
hose can become blocked and
damaged.

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".

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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Accessories

Miele accessories including
floorheads, filters and dustbags are
available to order from your
Chartered Agent or the Miele Spare
Parts Department.

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 electro suction
hose

Insert the hose connector into the

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socket until it clicks into position.

Removing the electro suction
hose from the cleaner

^ Press the release buttons at the side

of the hose connector, and lift the
hose from the socket.

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Connecting the handle to the
electro telescopic suction tube

Insert the handle into the electro

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telescopic suction tube until it clicks
into position.

To release the handle from the

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suction tube, press the locking button
(see arrow) and pull the handle away
from the suction tube.

Adjusting the electro
telescopic 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 and adjust to the required
height. Then release the button to
lock the tube in position.

Preparing for use

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