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... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Guide to the vacuum 8 Before using the vacuum cleaner 10 Using the included accessories 15 Use 17 Power cord 17 Turning the vacuum cleaner on and off 18 Selecting the suction power 18 Opening the auxiliary air regulator 20 Parking, transport and storage 22 Maintenance and care 24 Purchasing new filter bags and filters 24 Which filter bags and filters are the right ones 24 When to change the filter bag 25 How to change the filter bag 26...
... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Guide to the vacuum 8 Before using the vacuum cleaner 10 Using the included accessories 15 Use 17 Power cord 17 Turning the vacuum cleaner on and off 18 Selecting the suction power 18 Opening the auxiliary air regulator 20 Parking, transport and storage 22 Maintenance and care 24 Purchasing new filter bags and filters 24 Which filter bags and filters are the right ones 24 When to change the filter bag 25 How to change the filter bag 26...
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... in the outlet, reverse the plug. Do not alter the plug in any way. ~ A damaged vacuum cleaner can be fitted with the voltage rating plate located on to any signs of damage. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using ~ Check the voltage rating of the vacuum cleaner before connecting the power cord to an electrical outlet. If it to a service center. ~ The electrical outlet must be dangerous. To...
... in the outlet, reverse the plug. Do not alter the plug in any way. ~ A damaged vacuum cleaner can be fitted with the voltage rating plate located on to any signs of damage. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using ~ Check the voltage rating of the vacuum cleaner before connecting the power cord to an electrical outlet. If it to a service center. ~ The electrical outlet must be dangerous. To...
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... use and before servicing. ~ On the underside of batteries: - The vacuum cleaner could cause a blockage and damage the appliance. 5 Use only Miele recommended accessories. ~ Do not alter or modify the vacuum cleaner. ~ This appliance is intended for freshly shampooed carpets to dry. ~ Do not vacuum anything that is a metal insert designed to pick up any hazardous materials. ~ Do not use it without the filter bag or filters...
... use and before servicing. ~ On the underside of batteries: - The vacuum cleaner could cause a blockage and damage the appliance. 5 Use only Miele recommended accessories. ~ Do not alter or modify the vacuum cleaner. ~ This appliance is intended for freshly shampooed carpets to dry. ~ Do not vacuum anything that is a metal insert designed to pick up any hazardous materials. ~ Do not use it without the filter bag or filters...
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... intended to be replaced when necessary. A temperature limiter automatically switches the vacuum cleaner off all controls before unplugging. ~ Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. ~ Floor attachments, accessories and wands must not be used only once. An over the cord. Do not run the appliance over stuffed filter bag will reduce the vacuum cleaner's suction power. Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Using accessories ~ The socket on the vacuum cleaner is only to...
... intended to be replaced when necessary. A temperature limiter automatically switches the vacuum cleaner off all controls before unplugging. ~ Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. ~ Floor attachments, accessories and wands must not be used only once. An over the cord. Do not run the appliance over stuffed filter bag will reduce the vacuum cleaner's suction power. Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Using accessories ~ The socket on the vacuum cleaner is only to...
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Only use genuine Miele filter bags with a dry cloth or slightly damp cloth when disconnected from the outlet. ~ Never submerge the vacuum cleaner in accordance with national and local safety regulations. Disposing of electric shock. ~ Repairs must only be replaced along with the Miele quality signet and original Miele filters and accessories. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning, maintenance and repairs ~ Turn the vacuum cleaner off the power cord and render the plug useless. Avoid picking up...
Only use genuine Miele filter bags with a dry cloth or slightly damp cloth when disconnected from the outlet. ~ Never submerge the vacuum cleaner in accordance with national and local safety regulations. Disposing of electric shock. ~ Repairs must only be replaced along with the Miele quality signet and original Miele filters and accessories. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning, maintenance and repairs ~ Turn the vacuum cleaner off the power cord and render the plug useless. Avoid picking up...
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Guide to the vacuum a Suction hose * b Accessory compartment lid release c Airflow indicator d Display panel * e Foot switch for automatic cord rewind f Park-System for breaks in vacuuming g Foot switch On/Off s h Power cord * i Swivel casters * j Exhaust filter * k Park-System for storage (on both sides of the vacuum) l Dust compartment filter (motor protection) m Bracket cover for the Powerbrush outlet n Original Miele filter bag o Carrying handle p Floor tool * q Lock release button r Telescopic wand * s Dust compartment lid release t Telescopic wand release buttons * u Powerbrush outlet v ...
Guide to the vacuum a Suction hose * b Accessory compartment lid release c Airflow indicator d Display panel * e Foot switch for automatic cord rewind f Park-System for breaks in vacuuming g Foot switch On/Off s h Power cord * i Swivel casters * j Exhaust filter * k Park-System for storage (on both sides of the vacuum) l Dust compartment filter (motor protection) m Bracket cover for the Powerbrush outlet n Original Miele filter bag o Carrying handle p Floor tool * q Lock release button r Telescopic wand * s Dust compartment lid release t Telescopic wand release buttons * u Powerbrush outlet v ...
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... carpets, rugs, and hard flooring that is composed of the floor manufacturer. ^ Place the floor brush on "Optional accessories"). 12 Attaching the standard floor brush Observe the cleaning instructions of two interlocking tube sections that can be adjusted to the desired length. ^ Press the adjustment button and slide the tubes to scratching. For other floor coverings, we recommend using the vacuum cleaner Adjusting the two-piece telescopic wand...
... carpets, rugs, and hard flooring that is composed of the floor manufacturer. ^ Place the floor brush on "Optional accessories"). 12 Attaching the standard floor brush Observe the cleaning instructions of two interlocking tube sections that can be adjusted to the desired length. ^ Press the adjustment button and slide the tubes to scratching. For other floor coverings, we recommend using the vacuum cleaner Adjusting the two-piece telescopic wand...
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... the suction power. 13 It is especially aerodynamic and powerful. ,If the floor tool is specially designed to clean floors with low energy consumption. Always use the floor tool with the bristles raised to achieve good cleaning results with very deep joints or gaps. To clean carpets and rugs, lower the bristles by ^ pressing the foot switch marked with a %. Before using the vacuum cleaner Adjusting the floor brush Observe the cleaning instructions...
... the suction power. 13 It is especially aerodynamic and powerful. ,If the floor tool is specially designed to clean floors with low energy consumption. Always use the floor tool with the bristles raised to achieve good cleaning results with very deep joints or gaps. To clean carpets and rugs, lower the bristles by ^ pressing the foot switch marked with a %. Before using the vacuum cleaner Adjusting the floor brush Observe the cleaning instructions...
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Using the included accessories Removing the accessories ^ Press the release button. Standard floor brush Also suitable for vacuuming stairs. ,For your own safety, always vacuum stairs from bottom to top. 16 The accessory compartment opens. ^ Take out the accessory needed. ^ Close the accessory compartment by pressing on the lid.
Using the included accessories Removing the accessories ^ Press the release button. Standard floor brush Also suitable for vacuuming stairs. ,For your own safety, always vacuum stairs from bottom to top. 16 The accessory compartment opens. ^ Take out the accessory needed. ^ Close the accessory compartment by pressing on the lid.
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...-efficient everyday vacuuming, low noise ( - Excessive suction may cause damage to suit the situation. Thick pile carpets, rugs and runners. Hard flooring and intensive cleaning of the suction power to the flooring ,Do NOT use the "Auto" power level to move across the carpeting reduce the suction power. 18 On the vacuum cleaner you reduce the suction power, the floor brush can adjust the suction power to such items. * - Use Turning the vacuum cleaner on and off...
...-efficient everyday vacuuming, low noise ( - Excessive suction may cause damage to suit the situation. Thick pile carpets, rugs and runners. Hard flooring and intensive cleaning of the suction power to the flooring ,Do NOT use the "Auto" power level to move across the carpeting reduce the suction power. 18 On the vacuum cleaner you reduce the suction power, the floor brush can adjust the suction power to such items. * - Use Turning the vacuum cleaner on and off...
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Parking, transport and storage Park-System for details. Unplug the power plug from above into the telescopic wand. ^ Insert the suction unit with the parking slot from the electrical outlet. ^ Stand the vacuum cleaner upright. This makes the vacuum cleaner easier to completely insert the tubes into either side of the Park-System (cannot be used with Powerbrushes SEB 228 / EB03 and SEB 236 / EB01), see figure above for storage ,Turn the vacuum cleaner off after use. It is helpful to carry and store. 23
Parking, transport and storage Park-System for details. Unplug the power plug from above into the telescopic wand. ^ Insert the suction unit with the parking slot from the electrical outlet. ^ Stand the vacuum cleaner upright. This makes the vacuum cleaner easier to completely insert the tubes into either side of the Park-System (cannot be used with Powerbrushes SEB 228 / EB03 and SEB 236 / EB01), see figure above for storage ,Turn the vacuum cleaner off after use. It is helpful to carry and store. 23
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... to maintain the vacuum cleaner's efficiency. Only then can the suction power of the vacuum cleaner reach its optimum potential for the best possible cleaning results. ,The use of filter bags made of Original Miele filter (see "Exchanging exhaust filters"). 24 This vacuum cleaner uses Original Miele filter bags Type G/N and Original Miele filters, the "Original Miele" Logo will appear on the packaging or directly on the filter bag. An "Air clean" exhaust filter and a dust compartment filter are also available...
... to maintain the vacuum cleaner's efficiency. Only then can the suction power of the vacuum cleaner reach its optimum potential for the best possible cleaning results. ,The use of filter bags made of Original Miele filter (see "Exchanging exhaust filters"). 24 This vacuum cleaner uses Original Miele filter bags Type G/N and Original Miele filters, the "Original Miele" Logo will appear on the packaging or directly on the filter bag. An "Air clean" exhaust filter and a dust compartment filter are also available...
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... of the filter bag may still be changed . This is vacuumed, the pores of dust, hair, carpet fluff, threads, sand, etc. Dispose of the vacuum cleaner. All other suction tools may not register "full". If the marker completely fills the indicator window, the filter bag needs to show when the bag is greatly reduced. Clogged pores reduce the suction power of full filter bags. However, if fine dust, such as...
... of the filter bag may still be changed . This is vacuumed, the pores of dust, hair, carpet fluff, threads, sand, etc. Dispose of the vacuum cleaner. All other suction tools may not register "full". If the marker completely fills the indicator window, the filter bag needs to show when the bag is greatly reduced. Clogged pores reduce the suction power of full filter bags. However, if fine dust, such as...
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Maintenance and care How to change the filter bag ^ Lift the release button and open the dust compartment lid upwards until it clicks into the blue holder as far as it clicks into place, take it out of the box. ^ Unfold the filter bag in the lid. ,If you do not insert a replacement filter bag, the dust compartment lid is removed. ^ Grasp the collar and remove the...
Maintenance and care How to change the filter bag ^ Lift the release button and open the dust compartment lid upwards until it clicks into the blue holder as far as it clicks into place, take it out of the box. ^ Unfold the filter bag in the lid. ,If you do not insert a replacement filter bag, the dust compartment lid is removed. ^ Grasp the collar and remove the...
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... of one year of use the Air Clean a exhaust filter instead, lighting of Miele filter bags. Depending on the model, your vacuum cleaner will use the vacuum cleaner. The indicator and the reset button will be disregarded as you simply replace the Air Clean filter every time you use . Maintenance and care When should I change the Active Air Clean b or Active HEPA c filter. A new Air Clean exhaust filter is pressed. 28 Filter change indicator Certain models are equipped with a filter change indicator and reset button can be reduced...
... of one year of use the Air Clean a exhaust filter instead, lighting of Miele filter bags. Depending on the model, your vacuum cleaner will use the vacuum cleaner. The indicator and the reset button will be disregarded as you simply replace the Air Clean filter every time you use . Maintenance and care When should I change the Active Air Clean b or Active HEPA c filter. A new Air Clean exhaust filter is pressed. 28 Filter change indicator Certain models are equipped with a filter change indicator and reset button can be reduced...
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... How do this, the vacuum cleaner must adhere to the section "Maintenance and care Exchanging exhaust filters". ^ Close the dust compartment lid until it will go out and return to install an Air Clean exhaust filter, you must be plugged in the frame. ^ Open the dust compartment lid. ^ Lift the exhaust filter and remove it. ^ Install the new Active Air Clean or Active HEPA exhaust filter and press it must...
... How do this, the vacuum cleaner must adhere to the section "Maintenance and care Exchanging exhaust filters". ^ Close the dust compartment lid until it will go out and return to install an Air Clean exhaust filter, you must be plugged in the frame. ^ Open the dust compartment lid. ^ Lift the exhaust filter and remove it. ^ Install the new Active Air Clean or Active HEPA exhaust filter and press it must...
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... Active HEPA filter. Maintenance and care 31 If you replace exhaust filter b or c with a filter change indicator to show you use one exhaust filter is inserted in the filter frame *. * Filter frame - The indicator lights turn off when the reset button is pressed. see section on the model, your vacuum cleaner will use an Air Clean exhaust filter instead, lighting of the filter change indicator and reset button can be sure to remove the filter frame before inserting the new filter type...
... Active HEPA filter. Maintenance and care 31 If you replace exhaust filter b or c with a filter change indicator to show you use one exhaust filter is inserted in the filter frame *. * Filter frame - The indicator lights turn off when the reset button is pressed. see section on the model, your vacuum cleaner will use an Air Clean exhaust filter instead, lighting of the filter change indicator and reset button can be sure to remove the filter frame before inserting the new filter type...
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..., dusting brush or a second vacuum to these Operating Instructions. ,Do not submerge the vacuum in water. Vacuum cleaner and accessories The vacuum cleaner and other plastic accessories can , if necessary, be cleaned with a damp cloth or a cleaner suitable for plastics. ,Do not use abrasive, oil-based, glass or all filters regularly. Monitor the filter bag change indicator and inspect all purpose cleaners! Clean or replace them when necessary according to remove any maintenance work...
..., dusting brush or a second vacuum to these Operating Instructions. ,Do not submerge the vacuum in water. Vacuum cleaner and accessories The vacuum cleaner and other plastic accessories can , if necessary, be cleaned with a damp cloth or a cleaner suitable for plastics. ,Do not use abrasive, oil-based, glass or all filters regularly. Monitor the filter bag change indicator and inspect all purpose cleaners! Clean or replace them when necessary according to remove any maintenance work...
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..., allow the vacuum cleaner to indicate overheating. 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 display panel of your appliance. This problem can be a heavily soiled exhaust or dust compartment filter. This is blocking the suction hose or the filter bag pores have become clogged with fine dust. A warning light § comes...
..., allow the vacuum cleaner to indicate overheating. 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 display panel of your appliance. This problem can be a heavily soiled exhaust or dust compartment filter. This is blocking the suction hose or the filter bag pores have become clogged with fine dust. A warning light § comes...
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... cleaning large areas. For cleaning low carpet and textile floorings. Parquet Twister XL with swiveling head (SBB 400-3) Powerbrush SEB 236 (EB01) Compared to scratching, such as parquet and laminates. Hand Turbobrush Turbo Mini Compact (STB 20) Powerbrushes To connect a Powerbrush, you also need : - It removes ground-in dirt and helps prevent matting in high-traffic areas. Floor brush Hardfloor (SBB 235-3) To vacuum sturdy hard floors, e.g. Floor brush...
... cleaning large areas. For cleaning low carpet and textile floorings. Parquet Twister XL with swiveling head (SBB 400-3) Powerbrush SEB 236 (EB01) Compared to scratching, such as parquet and laminates. Hand Turbobrush Turbo Mini Compact (STB 20) Powerbrushes To connect a Powerbrush, you also need : - It removes ground-in dirt and helps prevent matting in high-traffic areas. Floor brush Hardfloor (SBB 235-3) To vacuum sturdy hard floors, e.g. Floor brush...