Miele S 812, S 849 Operating instructions
Operating instructions
Vacuum cleaners
S 560 / S 570
S 700 / S 800 series
These operating instructions apply to standard
models S 560 - S 578, S 711 - S 749
and S 812 - S 849 as well as to other models
which are distinguished by
names rather than numbers.
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M.-Nr. 06 050 861
Contents
Caring for the environment
Description of the appliance
Warning and Safety instructions
Preparing for use
Using the accessories
Floorhead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Crevice nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Crevice nozzle extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Dusting brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Upholstery nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operation
Unwinding and rewinding the mains cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Auto-reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Regulating the suction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Opening the air inlet valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Blowing out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting down, transportation and storage
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
Exhaust filter change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Replacing the "SUPER air clean" filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Replacing the "ACTIVE air clean" filter and the "ACTIVE HEPA" filter . . . . . . . . . . 30
Replacing one type of filter with another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
When to change the dust compartment filter (motor protection). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
To replace the dust compartment filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
When to change the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
To replace the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cleaning and care
Problem solving guide
After sales service
Optional accessories
Electrical connection
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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
or machine
Electrical and electronic appliances /
machines 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 or machine. Please do
not therefore dispose of your old
machine or 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.
It should be unplugged or disconnected
from the mains electricity supply by a
competent person. The plug must be
rendered useless and the cable cut off
directly behind it to prevent misuse.
See the "Warning and Safety" section of
this booklet for further details.
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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
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
information on the safety, operation
and care of the appliance. This way
you will prevent the risk of accident
or damage to the appliance. Please
keep these operating instructions in
a safe place for reference, and pass
them on to any future users.
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 liable
for damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.
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.
packaging, the vacuum cleaner and
accessories for any signs of damage.
Do not use a damaged appliance.
frequency) match the mains electricity
supply. It is essential that they match to
avoid damage to the appliance.
Daily use
accessories and floor heads, especially
a Turbo- or Electrobrush.
dustbag, dust compartment filter and
exhaust filter in place.
normally close. Do not force it.
protect the user from electrostatic
discharges. Please make sure that you
keep your hand in constant contact with
this metal strip during vacuuming.
A damaged vacuum cleaner can
be dangerous. Check the
Ensure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and
It is important to switch the vacuum
cleaner off before changing over
To avoid the risk of damage, do not
use the vacuum cleaner without the
If a dustbag is not inserted, the
dust compartment cover does not
There is a metal inlay underneath
the handle, which is designed to
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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
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 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 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 pull or 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,
for example, under a door.
- Avoid running the vacuum cleaner
over the cable.
A damaged cable, plug or socket is a
safety hazard. The appliance must not
be used if any of these have suffered
damage.
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 section "Problem
solving guide".
Do not vacuum up items which are
heavy, hard or have sharp edges.
They could cause a blockage and
damage the appliance.
Do not vacuum up building
materials such as plaster dust or
floor sanding dust. The filter system
may not completely filter all particles,
which may lead to a fire or explosion.
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
The socket on the vacuum cleaner
(depending on model) must only
be used for the Miele Electrobrush
specified for use with this appliance.
To avoid the risk of injury when
vacuuming with a Miele Electro- 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. Danger of
injury.
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 ensure
optimum performance of the vacuum
cleaner throughout its life.
Cleaning, maintenance and
repairs
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.
If the cable is damaged it should
be replaced together with a
complete cable rewind by a Miele ser
vice technician.
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Disposing of an old appliance
When disposing of an old
appliance cut the cable off the
appliance as close to the cleaner as
possible and cut the plug off. The plug
cut from the cord should be rendered
useless 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
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Always disconnect the vacuum
cleaner from the mains supply for
maintenance work and for cleaning.
Switch off at the wall socket and
remove 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
into the appliance there is the risk of an
electric shock.
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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
which is not susceptible to scratching.
For hard flooring, such as stone and
floors which are susceptible to
scratching, e.g. parquet, we
recommend using the special Miele
floor brush (see "Optional
accessories").
Preparing for use
It is also important to observe the
flooring manufacturer’s cleaning and
care instructions.
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 stan
dard with an Electrobrush or a Turbobrush in addition to the normal floorhead (see "Optional accessories").
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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 Crevice nozzle extension
(depending on model)
c Dusting brush
d Upholstery nozzle
e Filter grille
The filter grille e 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.
Adapter and blower
connection socket
(depending on model)
The adapter and blower connection
socket enable the vacuum cleaner to
be used for blowing out air, e.g. for
dusting off multi-layered radiators and
blowing dust out of inaccessible
corners (see "Operation - Blowing out").
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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.
Preparing for use
S 812 - S 849 series accessories
compartment
The extension for the crevice nozzle is
located in the compartment underneath
the crevice nozzle.
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Using the accessories
The different tools can either be fitted to
the hand-piece or, as required, to the
suction tube.
Floorhead
Also for cleaning stairs.
Crevice nozzle
For cleaning in folds, crevices or
corners.
Crevice nozzle extension
(depending on model)
This accessory can be used to extend
the length of the crevice nozzle. Further
length is provided by pulling out the
inner section.
^
Press the locking button to pull the
extension piece out or to push it in.
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