Miele Vacuum Cleaner S 5981 User Manual

Operating instructions  
Vacuum cleaner  
S 5981  
en - US, CA  
To prevent accidents  
and appliance damage,  
read these instructions  
before  
installation and use.  
M.-Nr. 09 096 100  
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Contents  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Guide to the vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Before using the vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Included accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Turning the vacuum On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Adjusting the suction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Turning the Powerbrush on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Transport and storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Purchasing new dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Which dustbags and filters are the right ones? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
When to change the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
How to change the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
When to change the Active HEPA exhaust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Replacing the "Active HEPA" filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Exchanging Exhaust Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
When to change the dust compartment filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
How to change the exhaust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
When to change the thread catcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Changing the thread catcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Technical Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,  
including the following:  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE  
USING THIS APPLIANCE  
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any  
future user.  
WARNING-  
To reduce the risk of electric shock,  
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric  
shock or injury:  
this appliance has a polarized plug  
(one blade is wider than the other.) This  
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one  
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the  
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does  
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to  
install the proper outlet. Do not alter the  
plug in any way.  
Before using  
Check the voltage rating of the  
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vacuum cleaner before connecting the  
power cord to an electrical outlet. Your  
power source should correspond with  
the voltage rating plate located on the  
underside of the vacuum. Use only  
household AC outlets. Never use DC  
power sources. If you are not sure of  
your home’s voltage supply, consult a  
qualified electrician. Connecting the  
vacuum cleaner to a higher voltage  
than indicated in these instructions may  
result in damage to the vacuum cleaner  
or injury.  
A damaged vacuum cleaner can be  
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dangerous. Check the packaging,  
vacuum cleaner and accessories for  
any signs of damage. Do not use a  
damaged appliance.  
Do not use with a damaged cord or  
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plug. If the appliance is not working as  
it should, has been dropped, damaged,  
left outdoors or submerged in water,  
bring it to a service center.  
The electrical outlet must be fitted  
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with a 15 A fuse.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Use  
Unwind the cord completely to aid  
the vacuum cleaner in dissipating heat.  
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Do not use on people or animals.  
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This vacuum should not be used to  
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entrap or retain any hazardous  
materials.  
Do not use outdoors or on wet  
surfaces. Only dry surfaces should be  
vacuumed.  
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to  
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Use only as described in this  
manual. Use only Miele recommended  
accessories.  
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pick up liquids or damp dirt. This could  
impair the electrical safety of the  
vacuum cleaner. Wait for freshly  
shampooed carpets to dry.  
Do not alter or modify the vacuum  
cleaner.  
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Do not vacuum anything that is  
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This appliance is intended for  
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household use only.  
burning or smoking such as cigarettes,  
matches or hot ashes. The vacuum  
cleaner could catch fire.  
Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to  
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be used as a toy. Close attention is  
necessary when used near children.  
Do not vacuum toner dust. Toner,  
such as that used in printers and  
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photocopiers can conduct electricity.  
Never use the vacuum cleaner  
without the filter bag or filters in place.  
Otherwise it could be damaged.  
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Do not use to pick up any flammable  
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or combustible liquids, such as  
gasoline, or use in areas where they  
may be present. The vacuum cleaner  
could explode.  
If a filter bag is not inserted, the dust  
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compartment lid will not close. Do not  
force it shut.  
Do not vacuum up items which are  
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Do not leave the vacuum plugged  
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in. Unplug it from the outlet when not in  
use and before servicing.  
heavy, hard or have sharp edges. They  
could cause a blockage and damage  
the appliance.  
On the underside of the vacuum  
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Do not pull or carry by the cord, use  
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handpiece is a metal insert designed to  
absorb static electricity. Please make  
certain that your hand remains around  
this metal insert when vacuuming.  
the cord as a handle, close a door on  
the cord, or pull the cord around sharp  
edges or corners. Do not run the  
appliance over the cord. Keep the cord  
away from heated surfaces.  
Persons which lack physical,  
sensory or mental abilities or  
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experience with the machine should not  
use it without supervision or instruction  
by a responsible person.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Do not unplug by pulling on the  
cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the  
cord.  
Using accessories  
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The hose and the telescopic wand  
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contain electrical wires. Do not use the  
vacuum cleaner if these parts are  
damaged, cut or punctured. Avoid  
picking up sharp objects. Danger of  
electric shock!  
Do not handle the plug or vacuum  
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with wet hands.  
Keep the power cord, hair, loose  
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clothing, fingers and all parts of the  
body away from openings and moving  
parts.  
Unplug the vacuum when changing  
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accessories, especially the Hose,  
Telescopic wand, Turbobrush and  
Powerbrush.  
Do not place anything into the  
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openings of the vacuum cleaner. Do  
not use if any openings are blocked;  
keep them free of dust, lint, hair, or  
anything that may reduce air flow.  
To avoid the risk of injury when  
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vacuuming with a Miele Power or  
Turbobrush do not touch the rotating  
roller brush. Danger of injury.  
This appliance is equipped with a  
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power cord reel. Hold plug when  
rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow  
plug to whip when rewinding.  
The socket on the vacuum cleaner  
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(depending on model) must only be  
used for the Miele Powerbrush  
specified for use with this appliance.  
Turn off all controls before  
unplugging.  
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Danger of injury. The Miele  
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Powerbrush is a motor driven  
accessory for use only with Miele  
vacuum cleaners. The vacuum cleaner  
must not be used with another  
manufacturer’s powerbrush.  
Use extra care when cleaning on  
stairs.  
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Floor attachments, accessories and  
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wands must not be used at head level  
to avoid injury to eyes and ears.  
Do not use the vacuum cleaner  
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without an accessory attached. The rim  
Monitor the filter bag change  
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indicator and inspect all filters regularly. could be damaged and injuries could  
For best performance, the filter bag  
and filters should be replaced when  
necessary. A full bag or blocked filter  
will reduce the vacuum cleaner’s  
suction power. A temperature limiter  
automatically switches the vacuum  
cleaner off if it gets too hot, see  
"Frequently asked questions".  
result from sharp edges.  
Miele filter bags are disposable and  
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intended to be used only once. Do not  
attempt to reuse. An over stuffed filter  
bag will reduce the efficiency of the  
vacuum cleaner.  
Only use genuine Miele filter bags  
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with the Miele quality signet and  
original Miele filters and accessories.  
Only then will the manufacturer  
guarantee its safety.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Cleaning, maintenance and  
repairs  
Disposing of an old appliance  
Before discarding an old vacuum  
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cleaner, please cut off the power cord  
and render the plug useless. Ensure  
the appliance presents no danger to  
children while being stored for  
disposal.  
Turn the vacuum cleaner off after  
each use and before every cleaning /  
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maintenance. Pull the plug from the  
outlet.  
Never submerge the vacuum  
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cleaner in water. 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.  
SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
The electro-suction hose and the  
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telescopic wand 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 can touch them.  
Danger of electric shock.  
Repairs must only be performed by  
an authorized service agent in  
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accordance with national and local  
safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs  
could cause injury or machine damage.  
If the power cord is damaged it  
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should be replaced along with a new  
cable reel by Miele Technical Service.  
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Guide to the vacuum cleaner  
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Guide to the vacuum cleaner  
a Hand piece  
b Suction power buttons + / –  
c On/Off button for Powerbrush with LED  
d Standby button with LED for vacuum pauses  
e Power level display  
f Lock release button  
g Electro Telescopic wand  
h Electro Telescopic wand release button  
i Elbow  
j Dust compartment lid release  
k Dust compartment filter (motor protection)  
l Dustbag  
m Powerbrush (depending on model SEB 217 or SEB 236)  
n Carrying handle  
o Park-System (on both sides of the vacuum)  
p Active HEPA filter  
q Cord rewind switch  
r Power cord  
s Exhaust filter display and Reset button  
t Thermo indicator ,  
u Park-System  
v "Ready to use" indicator light  
w Foot switch On/Off s  
x Accessory compartment lid release  
y Airflow indicator  
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Before using the vacuum cleaner  
Connecting the Electro hose  
^ Insert the elbow into the suction  
socket until it clicks. Use the inlet  
guides to direct insertion.  
Disconnecting the Electro  
hose  
^ Press the release buttons at the sides  
of the elbow and lift the hose from the  
socket.  
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Before using the vacuum cleaner  
Connecting the handpiece and  
Electro Telescopic wand  
^ Insert the handpiece into the electro  
telescopic wand until it clicks. Use  
the inlet guides to direct insertion.  
^ To release the handpiece from the  
telescopic wand press the locking  
button (see arrow) and pull the  
handpiece away from the telescopic  
wand.  
Adjusting the Electro  
Telescopic suction wand  
One part of the electro telescopic wand  
is fitted inside the other and can be  
adjusted to your height for comfortable  
vacuum cleaning.  
^ Press the telescopic wand release  
button (see arrow) to release the  
tubes and adjust to the desired  
height.  
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Before using the vacuum cleaner  
Using the Powerbrush  
The Powerbrush is particularly suitable  
for cleaning and restoring crushed  
carpet pile of wall to wall carpeting and  
floor coverings subject to hard wear,  
especially in high traffic areas.  
The Powerbrush can also be used on  
smooth floor surfaces.  
The standard floor brush or the Miele  
parquet floorbrush should be used to  
clean delicate hard flooring and floor  
surfaces susceptible to scratching.  
Do not use the powerbrush on:  
– Floors with a variable or uneven  
surface. The brush could come into  
contact with the floor and cause  
damage.  
– High quality, hand knotted rugs, for  
example Berber or Persian rugs, as  
well as extremely long piled area  
rugs and carpets. There is a danger  
of the threads being pulled out. Turn  
the Powerbrush off to vacuum these  
types of floor coverings and use only  
suction.  
Connecting the Electro  
Telescopic wand and the  
Powerbrush  
^ Insert the Electro Telescopic wand,  
pointing down, into the Powerbrush  
until it clicks into place.  
For more information on use and  
maintenance please refer to the  
instructions supplied with the  
Powerbrush.  
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Before using the vacuum cleaner  
Using the standard floor brush  
(depending on model)  
Observe the cleaning instructions of  
the floor manufacturer.  
The floor brush is suitable for cleaning  
carpets, rugs, and hard surfaces. For  
flooring susceptible to scratching, use  
one of the special Miele floor brushes  
(see "Optional accessories").  
Connecting the Electro  
Telescopic wand to a floor tool  
^ Fit the Electro Telescopic wand firmly  
into the floor tool. Turn the wand in  
opposite directions until it locks with  
a click.  
^ To release the handpiece from the  
telescopic wand press the locking  
button (see arrow) and pull the  
handpiece away from the telescopic  
wand.  
Adjusting the standard floor  
brush  
For vacuuming carpets and rugs:  
^ Press the foot switch marked ö.  
For vacuuming smooth floors:  
^ Press the foot switch marked ä.  
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Included accessories  
The following accessories are included:  
a Crevice nozzle  
b Dust brush with natural bristles  
c Upholstery tool  
Taking the accessories out  
^ Press the releasing lock (see arrow).  
The accessory compartment opens.  
^ Take out the accessory needed.  
^ Close the lid securely.  
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Included accessories  
Crevice tool  
For cleaning in folds, crevices and  
corners.  
Dust brush with natural  
bristles  
For cleaning moldings, ornate or  
carved articles, etc.  
The head of the dusting brush swivels  
and can be turned to attain the best  
cleaning position.  
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Included accessories  
Upholstery tool  
For cleaning upholstery, mattresses,  
cushions, curtains, covers, etc.  
Standard floor brush  
(depending on model)  
The standard floor brush can be used  
for normal cleaning of carpets, rugs,  
hard surfaces, carpeted stairs, etc.  
For safety, when vacuuming stairs it  
is best to start at the bottom and  
move upwards.  
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Use  
Power cord  
,Unwind the cord completely to  
aid the vacuum in dissipating heat.  
Do not pull or carry by the cord, use  
the cord as a handle, close a door  
on the cord, or pull the cord around  
sharp edges or corners. Do not run  
the appliance over the cord. Keep  
the cord away from heated surfaces.  
Do not unplug by pulling the cord. To  
unplug grasp the plug, not the cord.  
This appliance is equipped with a  
power cord reel. Hold the plug when  
rewinding onto cord reel. Do not  
allow plug to whip when rewinding.  
Unwinding  
^ Hold the plug and pull out the power  
cord.  
,To reduce the risk of electric  
shock, the vacuum has a polarized  
plug (one blade is wider than the  
other). This plug will fit in a polarized  
outlet only one way. If the plug does  
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the  
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a  
qualified electrician. Do not alter the  
plug in any way.  
Danger of overheating and damage.  
Rewinding  
^ Unplug the vacuum from the outlet.  
^ Press the rewind switch - the power  
cord will rewind automatically. Hold  
the plug so that it does not whip  
around when rewinding.  
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Use  
Turning the vacuum On and  
Off  
^ Press the On/Off foot control s.  
The indicator light will appear in the  
display and the LED will light on the  
hand piece.  
^ Press to select a lower power level.  
^ Press + to select a higher power  
level.  
To pause the vacuum cleaner during  
operation:  
^ Press the Stand-by button.  
The LED on the handle will light up.  
Only use Standby mode for short  
pauses during vacuuming. Do not  
leave the vacuum in Standby mode.  
After use turn the vacuum cleaner  
off and unplug it from the electrical  
supply.  
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Use  
Adjusting the suction  
Use the + and - on the handpiece to  
adjust the suction to suit the type of  
flooring. By reducing the suction power  
the floor brush can be pushed easier.  
The symbols on the controls indicate  
the type of use the settings are suitable  
for.  
a
b
c
curtains, lightweight fabrics  
upholstery, cushions  
thick pile carpets, rugs and  
runners  
(
energy saving, daily vacuuming  
with low noise level  
e
f
low pile carpets  
hard flooring and intensive  
cleaning of carpets  
^ Press and hold the + or - button until  
the display shows the symbol of the  
desired power level.  
^ Press to select a lower power level.  
^ Press + to select a higher power  
level.  
Each key press of the handpiece is  
displayed by the indicator light.  
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Use  
While vacuuming  
The vacuum cleaner can also stand on  
its end for vacuuming stairs, drapes  
etc.  
,To prevent static electricity your  
hand must touch the metal inlay on  
the underside of the vacuum  
handpiece. Be certain to  
continuously touch this inlay when  
vacuuming fine dust, flour or  
sawdust as these materials are more  
likely to create a static electricity. To  
further prevent static discharge  
while vacuuming, pull the vacuum  
along by the hose with one hand  
while continuing to hold the  
handpiece in the other hand.  
Turning the Powerbrush on  
and off  
The Powerbrush is turned on and off  
separately from the vacuum cleaner by  
pressing the j switch on the  
handpiece.  
The button allows you to turn off the  
Powerbrush, e.g. when moving from  
wall-to-wall carpeting to a persian rug.  
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Transport and storage  
Park-System  
(Unable to be used with the  
powerbrush SEB 236)  
A Park-System has been designed to  
conveniently park the telescopic wand  
at the vacuum cleaner during pauses.  
^ A special parking attachment is fitted  
to all floor brushes. Insert the lower  
clip on the floor brush into the slot on  
the end of the vacuum cleaner from  
above.  
Turning on and off with the  
Park-System  
Parking the floor brush while  
vacuuming automatically turns the  
vacuum off. Lifting the floor brush out of  
the Park-System turns the vacuum back  
on.  
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Transport and storage  
Transport and storage  
^ For easier transportation and storage  
stand the vacuum cleaner vertically.  
^ Insert both clips of the floor brush  
into the two point holder on either  
side of the vacuum (this function  
cannot be used with the Powerbrush  
SEB 236).  
This makes the vacuum easier to carry  
and store. Push the parts of the electro  
telescopic wand into each other for  
greater stability.  
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Maintenance and care  
Purchasing new dustbags and  
filters  
,Turn off and unplug the vacuum  
cleaner before performing any  
maintenance work.  
Original Miele dustbags and filters can  
be purchased from an authorized Miele  
vacuum dealer or by visiting the Miele  
The Miele filter system consists of the  
following three components.  
– Dustbag  
Which dustbags and filters are  
the right ones?  
– Exhaust filter  
– Dust compartment filter  
This vacuum cleaner uses Original  
Miele dustbags Type G/N and an  
Original Miele filters, the "Original Miele"  
Logo will appear on the packaging or  
directly on the dustbag.  
Each of these components must be  
changed periodically to maintain the  
vacuum cleaner’s efficiency.  
Only use Miele dustbags, filters and  
accessories with the "Original Miele"  
logo. Only then can the suction  
power of the vacuum cleaner reach  
its optimum potential creating the  
best possible cleaning results.  
An "Air clean" exhaust filter and a dust  
compartment filter are supplied with  
every box of Miele dustbags.  
,The use of dustbags made of  
paper or a similar material, or  
dustbags with a cardboard retaining  
plate can lead to serious damage to  
the vacuum cleaner and possibly  
voiding the warranty, just as with the  
use of dustbags without the "Original  
Miele" logo.  
If you would like to purchase additional  
Miele filters separately, contact your  
vacuum dealer or Miele, please quote  
the model number of your Miele  
vacuum cleaner to ensure correct parts  
are ordered. These parts are also  
available to order from the online Miele  
store.  
The exhaust filter supplied with the  
vacuum cleaner can be exchanged  
with another type of Original Miele filter  
(see "Exchanging exhaust filters").  
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Maintenance and care  
When to change the dustbag  
Change the dustbag when the colored  
marker in the airflow indicator fills the  
display.  
Miele dustbags are disposable and  
made to be used only once. Do not  
attempt to reuse.  
Checking the airflow indicator  
^ Attach the standard floor brush  
(depending on model) to the vacuum  
cleaner. Perform this test with the  
standard floor brush only, since other How the airflow indicator works  
attachments can affect the function of  
The airflow indicator is designed to  
the airflow indicator.  
show when the bag is full of common  
^ Turn the vacuum cleaner on and  
select the highest power level.  
household dust and measures the  
amount of air flow through the dustbag.  
Normal household dust is a mixture of  
dust, hair, carpet fluff, threads, sand,  
etc.  
^ Lift the floor brush slightly off the  
floor. If the marker completely fills the  
indicator window, the dustbag needs  
to be changed.  
However, if fine dust, such as drill dust,  
sand, plaster or flour is vacuumed, the  
pores of the dustbag may become  
blocked. The marker will indicate that  
the bag is "full" even when it is not. The  
dustbag should be changed as the  
suction power is greatly reduced.  
If the bag is bulging with pet fur, hair,  
carpet fluff, etc. the indicator may not  
register "full". This is because the air  
flow of the dustbag may still be high  
enough not to activate the marker to  
show maximum. The dustbag should  
still be changed.  
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Maintenance and care  
How to change the dustbag  
^ Lift the release button for the dust  
compartment, raise the lid until it  
clicks into place.  
The dustbag has a closing flap which  
closes automatically when the dust  
compartment lid is raised to prevent  
any dust from escaping.  
^ Grasp the collar and remove the  
dustbag from the holder.  
^ Insert the new dustbag as far as it will  
go into the dustbag holder. Do not  
unfold the dustbag when taking it out  
of the box.  
^ Unfold the dustbag in the dust  
compartment.  
^ Close the dust compartment lid until  
it clicks into place. Take care not to  
jam the dustbag in the lid.  
,An empty-operation-barrier  
blocks the dust compartment lid  
from closing if no dustbag is  
inserted. Do not force it closed.  
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Maintenance and care  
When to change the Active  
HEPA exhaust filter  
Always change the Active HEPA filter  
when the filter change indicator (Reset  
button) lights. It is designed to light  
after approximately 50 hours of  
operation which is about a year of  
average use. You can continue to  
vacuum. However, the suction power  
will be reduced as will the effectiveness  
of the filter if it is not replaced.  
You can replace the "Active HEPA" filter  
supplied with the cleaner with an "Air  
Clean" or an "Active Air Clean" filter (see  
"Exchanging exhaust filters").  
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Maintenance and care  
Replacing the "Active HEPA"  
filter  
^ Open the dust compartment lid.  
Do not use more than one filter at a  
time.  
^ Lift and remove the filter.  
^ Insert a new filter and press it  
downwards.  
If you wish to replace the Air Clean  
filter with an Active Air Clean filter or  
Active HEPA filter see "Maintenance  
and care - Exchanging exhaust  
filters".  
^ Close the dust compartment lid firmly  
until it clicks into place.  
Resetting the filter change indicator  
The filter change indicator (Reset  
button) must be reset each time the  
filter is replaced. To do this, the  
vacuum cleaner must be plugged in.  
^ Press and hold the filter change  
indicator light until it goes out.  
The display is now reset.  
The indicator is only reset if pressed  
while lit. If the indicator is pressed  
while not lit, it will not be reset.  
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Maintenance and care  
Exchanging Exhaust Filters  
You can replace the c Active HEPA  
filter which is fitted as standard to your  
vacuum cleaner with either the:  
a Air Clean  
b Active HEPA (black)  
If replacing c with a, please note:  
If you are using exhaust filter a you  
have to insert it into a filter frame, see  
"Optional accessories".  
Do not use more than one filter at a  
time.  
The dust filter reset button is  
designed for the changing cycle of  
the Active Air Clean filter and the  
Active HEPA filter.  
If an Air Clean filter is used, the reset  
button can be disregarded. The Air  
Clean filter should be changed  
whenever a new box of Miele  
dustbags is opened. The indicator  
goes out when the reset button is  
pressed.  
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Maintenance and care  
When to change the dust  
compartment filter  
Change the filter each time you open a  
new box of genuine Miele dustbags. A  
dust compartment filter is supplied with  
every box of Miele dustbags.  
How to change the exhaust  
filter  
^ Open the dust compartment lid.  
^ Lift the filter frame and remove the  
used exhaust filter at the clean side.  
^ Insert the new filter.  
^ Close the filter frame.  
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Maintenance and care  
When to change the thread  
catcher  
The thread catcher pads on the bottom  
of the standard floor brush (depending  
on model) and the upholstery tool  
should be replaced as soon as they  
appear worn.  
Changing the thread catcher  
^ Use a knife or similar object to  
remove the thread catcher pads from  
the slots.  
^ Press the new thread catcher into the  
slots.  
Servicing the floor roller on the  
standard floor brush (depending on  
model)  
^ Use a coin to release the roller pin  
and pull it out.  
^ Push and take out the roller axle.  
^ Take out the roller.  
^ Remove all threads, hair, etc. and  
reassemble the parts.  
New thread catcher pads can be  
purchased from any authorized Miele  
vacuum dealer or Miele.  
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Cleaning and care  
,Turn off the vacuum and unplug  
it from the outlet before performing  
any maintenance work.  
Vacuum cleaner and accessories  
The vacuum cleaner and other plastic  
accessories can be cleaned with a  
damp cloth or a cleaner suitable for  
plastics.  
,Do not use abrasive, glass or all  
purpose cleaners! They will damage  
the surface.  
Dust compartment  
The dust compartment can, if  
necessary, be cleaned using a dry  
cloth, dusting brush or a second  
vacuum to remove any dust.  
Monitor the dustbag change indicator  
and inspect all filters regularly. Clean or  
replace them when necessary  
according to these Operating  
Instructions.  
,Do not submerge the vacuum in  
water. If moisture gets into the  
appliance there is the risk of an  
electric shock.  
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Frequently asked questions  
What if the vacuum turns off  
automatically. A warning light ,  
comes on to indicate overheating.  
The vacuum has overheated. The  
temperature limiter automatically turns  
the vacuum off.  
This can occur if, for instance, large  
articles block the suction tube or when  
the filter bag is full or contains particles  
of fine dust. A heavily soiled exhaust or  
dust compartment filter can also be the  
cause of overheating. Turn the vacuum  
off and pull the plug from the outlet.  
^ Check for any blockages and allow  
the vacuum to cool for 30 minutes.  
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Technical Service  
In the event of a fault which you cannot  
fix yourself please contact the Miele  
Service Department at the phone  
number listed on the back of this  
booklet.  
^ Please quote the model type of your  
appliance.  
This can be found on the data plate on  
the bottom of the vacuum.  
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Optional accessories  
Some models come equipped with one  
or more of the following accessories.  
Turbobrush - Turbo Comfort-3  
Observe the cleaning instructions of  
the floor manufacturer.  
The Turbobrush is recommended for  
cleaning short to medium pile  
carpeting. It is mechanically driven by  
the suction power of the vacuum. In  
addition to dust particles it also  
removes stubbornly adhered threads,  
hairs and carpet fluff.  
Turbo Mini  
The Hand Turbobrush is intended for  
vacuuming upholstery, mattresses, car  
seats, carpeted stairs and other areas  
inaccessible with the standard  
Turbobrush.  
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Optional accessories  
Floor brush - Hardfloor-3  
To vacuum sturdy hard floors, e.g. tiles  
and stone floors.  
Floor brush - Parquet-3  
Special brush with natural bristles  
intended for cleaning parquet and  
laminate floors, especially those  
susceptible to scratching.  
The parquet floor brush can be cleaned  
with the vacuum cleaner using the  
crevice nozzle if necessary.  
Floor brush - Parquet Twister with  
swiveling head  
For cleaning all hard flooring,  
e.g. parquet and tiles. Especially  
suitable for vacuuming niches and tight  
spaces.  
Floor brush - Parquet Twister XL with  
swiveling head  
For cleaning all hard flooring,  
e.g. parquet and tiles. The wide head  
makes this brush ideal for cleaning  
large surfaces.  
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Optional accessories  
Universal brush SUB 20  
For dusting books, shelves, etc.  
For use with the supplied adapter.  
Mattress tool  
For cleaning deep crevices, mattresses  
and upholstery.  
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Optional accessories  
Radiator brush  
(only usable with the crevice nozzle)  
For cleaning radiators, narrow shelves  
and crevices.  
Crevice nozzle 12" (300 mm)  
For cleaning in folds, crevices and  
corners.  
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Optional accessories  
MicroSet  
This set is specially designed for  
cleaning small objects and difficult to  
reach areas (such as PC keyboards,  
stereo equipment, carved furniture,  
ornaments, models, etc).  
The set consists of:  
– Micro hose with combi nozzle  
(crevice nozzle and dust brush)  
– Micro dust brush  
– Micro crevice nozzle  
– Extension  
Active Air Clean filter  
A special active charcoal filter which  
absorbs odors from the dust collected  
in the dustbag, helping to prevent  
odors. The "Active Air Clean filter" can  
be used in place of the existing exhaust  
filter.  
Filter frame  
The filter frame is needed if you would  
like to exchange an Active Air Clean or  
HEPA filter with an Air Clean filter, see  
"Maintenance and care - Exchanging  
exhaust filters".  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of packing materials  
Disposing of the dustbag and  
filters  
The cardboard box and packing  
materials protect the appliance during  
shipping.  
These are made from environmentally  
friendly materials and can be placed in  
the regular household garbage.  
However, if the dustbag contains  
prohibited waste, contact your local  
waste collection center for disposal  
instructions.  
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,  
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and  
kept out of the reach of children. These  
items pose a danger of suffocation.  
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