Miele S 770, S 778 Operating instructions
Operating instructions
Vacuum cleaners
S 700 series
To avoid the risk or 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 770 - S 778 as well as to
other S 700 series vacuum cleaners which are
distinguished by names rather than numbers.
en-GB
HS05
M.-Nr. 09 395 970
Contents
Caring for our environment .........................................3
Description of the appliance.........................................4
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6
Preparing for use .................................................10
Using the accessories supplied .....................................13
Use ............................................................14
Mains cable ......................................................14
To switch on and off................................................14
Adjusting the suction power .........................................15
Opening the air inlet valve on the handle ...............................16
Setting down, transportation and storage.............................17
Parking system for pauses in vacuuming ...............................17
Parking system for storage ...........................................18
Maintenance and care .............................................19
Purchasing new dustbags and filters ..................................19
When to change the dustbag ........................................20
Replacing the dustbag .............................................21
When to change the dust compartment filter (for motor protection) ...........22
How to change the dust compartment filter .............................22
When to change the exhaust filter .....................................22
Replacing the Air Clean filter .........................................23
Replacing an Active Air Clean filter or an Active HEPA filter.................24
Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another .........................25
When to change the thread lifters .....................................26
To replace the thread lifters..........................................26
Cleaning and care ................................................27
Problem solving guide / After sales service ...........................28
Optional accessories..............................................29
Electrical connection for the UK ....................................31
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Caring for our environment
Disposal of packing material
The packaging is designed to protect
the vacuum cleaner from damage
during transportation. The packaging
materials used are selected from
materials which are environmentally
friendly for disposal and should 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.
Disposing of the dustbag and
filters
These are made from environmentally
friendly materials. The filters can be
disposed of with the normal household
waste. The dustbag can also be
disposed of in this way if it has been
used exclusively for general household
dust.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Before disposing of your old appliance
remove the dustbag and all the filters
and dispose of them with your normal
household waste.
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, or contact your dealer for
advice.
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 Air inlet valve
c Release button
d Easy lock, telescopic or triscopic suction tube *
e Suction tube release button *
f Dust compartment release button
g Dust compartment filter (for motor protection)
h Dustbag
i Floorhead *
j Carrying handle
k Parking system for storage
l Exhaust filter *
m Mains cable
n Foot control for automatic cable rewind
o Suction power selector
p Parking system for pauses in vacuuming
q On/Off foot control
r Accessories compartment
s Dustbag change indicator
t Release button for accessories compartment
u Connection socket
v Suction hose
The illustration shows the maximum number of features available on these Miele
vacuum cleaners.
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 damage
to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the vacuum
cleaner, please read these instructions carefully before using it
for the first time. They contain important information 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, before changing over
accessories, as well as for maintenance work and cleaning.
Switch it off at the wall socket and unplug it.
Correct application
This vacuum cleaner is not designed for commercial use. It is
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intended for use in domestic households and similar working and
residential environments.
The vacuum cleaner is not intended for outdoor use.
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The vacuum cleaner must only be used for domestic household
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purposes to vacuum dry floor surfaces. Do not use on people or
animals. Any other usage, modification or alteration is not supported
by the manufacturer and could be dangerous.
This appliance can only be used by people with reduced
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physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Safety with children
This vacuum cleaner is not a toy! To prevent the risk of injury, do
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not let children play with the appliance or its controls.
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
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appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
Children 8 years and older may only use, clean or maintain the
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vacuum cleaner without supervision if they have been shown how to
do so in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Technical safety
Before using the vacuum cleaner, check for any visible signs of
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damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.
Ensure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and
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frequency) match the mains electricity supply exactly.
The plug must be fitted with a 13 A fuse (UK).
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While the vacuum cleaner is under guarantee, repairs should only
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be undertaken by a service technician authorised by Miele.
Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated.
Do not pull or carry the vacuum cleaner by the cable and be
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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 get
squashed, for example, under a door.
Avoid running the vacuum cleaner over the cable.
This could damage the cable, plug or socket. The appliance must
not be used if any of these have suffered damage.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner if the cable is damaged. If the
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cable is damaged it must be replaced together with a complete
cable rewind. For safety reasons this work must be done by the
Miele Service Department or a Miele authorised service technician.
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Warning and Safety instructions
When vacuuming especially fine dust, e.g. sawdust, sand,
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plaster, flour, talcum powder etc., electrostatic charges build up
naturally. Under certain conditions these charges will be released.
To avoid the unpleasant effects of these discharges, a metal inlay
has been incorporated into the underside of the handle. Please
make sure that you keep your hand in constant contact with this
metal strip during vacuuming.
Do not let the vacuum cleaner get wet. Clean only with a dry cloth
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or slightly damp cloth when disconnected from the mains supply.
Repairs should only be carried out by a Miele authorised service
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technician. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised
work.
Correct use
To avoid the risk of damage, do not use the vacuum cleaner
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without the dustbag, dust compartment filter and exhaust filter in
place.
If the dustbag is not fitted correctly, the dust compartment cover
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does not normally close. Do not force it.
Do not vacuum up anything which has been burning or is still
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glowing e.g. cigarettes, ashes or coal, whether glowing or
apparently extinguished.
Do not vacuum up any water, liquid or damp dirt. Wait until any
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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
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and photocopiers, can conduct electricity.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not vacuum up any inflammable or combustible matter or
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gases and do not vacuum in areas where such substances are
stored.
Floor attachments, accessories and tubes must not be used at
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head level to avoid the risk of injury, e.g. to eyes and ears.
Accessories
To avoid the risk of injury when vacuuming with a Miele
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Turbobrush, do not touch the rotating roller brush.
It is not advisable to vacuum directly with the handle, i.e. without
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an accessory attached, as the rim could get damaged and you
could hurt yourself on sharp edges.
Only use genuine dustbags, filters, accessories and optional
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accessories with the "Original Miele" logo on them. This will ensure
optimum performance of the appliance throughout its life.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect use
or operation or by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety
instructions.
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Preparing for use
Connecting the suction hose
Insert the hose connector into the
^
socket until it clicks into position.
Removing the suction hose
from the cleaner
^ Press the release buttons at the side
of the hose connector, and lift the
hose from the socket.
Your vacuum cleaner is fitted with one
of the following suction tubes,
depending on model:
–
EasyLock suction tube
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Telescopic suction tube
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Triscopic suction tube
Connecting the EasyLock
suction tube sections
^
Take the section with the connecting
piece, insert it into the other section
and turn it clockwise or
anti-clockwise until it clicks into
position.
^
Push the connecting piece upwards
until it clicks into position.
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