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... INSTRUCTIONS Guide to the vacuum cleaner Before using the vacuum cleaner Using the included accessories Operation Power cord 14 Turning the vacuum on and off 15 Adjusting the suction 16 Opening the air inlet valve 17 Park-System 17 Maintenance and care Purchasing new dustbags and filters 18 Which dustbags and filters are the right ones 18 When to change the dustbag 19 Replacing the dustbag 20 Replacing the exhaust filter 21 Replacing the "Air Clean" filter 21 Replacing...
... INSTRUCTIONS Guide to the vacuum cleaner Before using the vacuum cleaner Using the included accessories Operation Power cord 14 Turning the vacuum on and off 15 Adjusting the suction 16 Opening the air inlet valve 17 Park-System 17 Maintenance and care Purchasing new dustbags and filters 18 Which dustbags and filters are the right ones 18 When to change the dustbag 19 Replacing the dustbag 20 Replacing the exhaust filter 21 Replacing the "Air Clean" filter 21 Replacing...
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... or animals. ~ Do not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person. ~ Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to the vacuum cleaner. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the vacuum cleaner, read the Operating Instructions carefully. Use ~ This vacuum cleaner is necessary when used as a toy. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury: This vacuum cleaner complies with the appliance should always be used near children. 4 Before using an electrical...
... or animals. ~ Do not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person. ~ Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to the vacuum cleaner. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the vacuum cleaner, read the Operating Instructions carefully. Use ~ This vacuum cleaner is necessary when used as a toy. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury: This vacuum cleaner complies with the appliance should always be used near children. 4 Before using an electrical...
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... a 15 A fuse. ~ On the underside of damage. Do not alter the plug in water. Unauthorized repairs could cause injury or machine damage. Never use and before servicing. ~ Turn off all controls before connecting the power cord to the vacuum cleaner or injury. ~ To reduce the risk of electric shock. ~ Repairs must only be performed by Miele Technical Service. ~ The electrical outlet must be replaced along with a new cable...
... a 15 A fuse. ~ On the underside of damage. Do not alter the plug in water. Unauthorized repairs could cause injury or machine damage. Never use and before servicing. ~ Turn off all controls before connecting the power cord to the vacuum cleaner or injury. ~ To reduce the risk of electric shock. ~ Repairs must only be performed by Miele Technical Service. ~ The electrical outlet must be replaced along with a new cable...
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... pulling on the cord. Hold the plug when rewinding onto cord reel. This could explode. ~ Turn the vacuum cleaner off after each use the cord as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. ~ Do not unplug by the cord, use and before every cleaning / maintenance. Do not run the appliance over the cord. Do not allow the plug to dry. ~ Do not vacuum toner dust. Do not...
... pulling on the cord. Hold the plug when rewinding onto cord reel. This could explode. ~ Turn the vacuum cleaner off after each use the cord as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. ~ Do not unplug by the cord, use and before every cleaning / maintenance. Do not run the appliance over the cord. Do not allow the plug to dry. ~ Do not vacuum toner dust. Do not...
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... the vacuum cleaner. ~ The hose and the telescopic wand contain electrical wires. The vacuum cleaner must not be used at head level to avoid injury to eyes and ears. ~ Miele dust bags are damaged, cut off the power cord and render the plug useless. Disposal ~ Before discarding an old vacuum cleaner, please cut or punctured. An over stuffed dustbag will the manufacturer guarantee its safety. ~ Floor attachments, accessories and wands must...
... the vacuum cleaner. ~ The hose and the telescopic wand contain electrical wires. The vacuum cleaner must not be used at head level to avoid injury to eyes and ears. ~ Miele dust bags are damaged, cut off the power cord and render the plug useless. Disposal ~ Before discarding an old vacuum cleaner, please cut or punctured. An over stuffed dustbag will the manufacturer guarantee its safety. ~ Floor attachments, accessories and wands must...
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... a Hand piece XXL * b Air inlet valve * c Lock release button d Three piece telescopic wand * e Telescopic wand release button * f Dust compartment lid release g Floor brush * h Carrying handle i Socket for Powerbrush j Dustbag k Dust compartment filter (pre-motor filter) l Exhaust filter * m Power cord n Cord rewind switch o Suction power selector p Park-System q On/Off s foot switch r Airflow indicator s Hose connector * t Suction hose * u Accessory clip The illustration shows the maximum number of features available in this series of Miele vacuum cleaners. Separate operating and maintenance...
... a Hand piece XXL * b Air inlet valve * c Lock release button d Three piece telescopic wand * e Telescopic wand release button * f Dust compartment lid release g Floor brush * h Carrying handle i Socket for Powerbrush j Dustbag k Dust compartment filter (pre-motor filter) l Exhaust filter * m Power cord n Cord rewind switch o Suction power selector p Park-System q On/Off s foot switch r Airflow indicator s Hose connector * t Suction hose * u Accessory clip The illustration shows the maximum number of features available in this series of Miele vacuum cleaners. Separate operating and maintenance...
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Before using the vacuum cleaner Attaching the suction hose ^ Insert the elbow into the suction socket until it clicks into the handle until it clicks. Connecting the handle to direct insertion. Removing the suction hose ^ Press the release buttons at the sides of the elbow and lift the hose from the socket. Use the inlet guides to the suction hose ^ Insert the suction hose into position. 10
Before using the vacuum cleaner Attaching the suction hose ^ Insert the elbow into the suction socket until it clicks into the handle until it clicks. Connecting the handle to direct insertion. Removing the suction hose ^ Press the release buttons at the sides of the elbow and lift the hose from the socket. Use the inlet guides to the suction hose ^ Insert the suction hose into position. 10
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Use inlet guides to direct insertion. ^ To release the handpiece from the telescopic wand with a click. Adjusting the telescopic wand This telescopic wand consists of the floor brush. 11 Before using the vacuum cleaner Connecting the handpiece and telescopic wand ^ Insert the handpiece into the floor brush and twist until it locks with a slight twist. To release the floor brush from the telescopic wand, press the locking button (see arrow) and...
Use inlet guides to direct insertion. ^ To release the handpiece from the telescopic wand with a click. Adjusting the telescopic wand This telescopic wand consists of the floor brush. 11 Before using the vacuum cleaner Connecting the handpiece and telescopic wand ^ Insert the handpiece into the floor brush and twist until it locks with a slight twist. To release the floor brush from the telescopic wand, press the locking button (see arrow) and...
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... using the vacuum cleaner Floor brush settings Observe the cleaning instructions of the AirTeQ Combination Floor Tool seems too high, reduce the suction until the tool is easier to move across the floor (see "Correct use adjusting the suction power"). 12 Warning: If the suction power of the floor manufacturer. Depending on the floor brush the following symbols are shown: - ö and ä - % and ) To clean carpets and area rugs: ^ Press the foot switch...
... using the vacuum cleaner Floor brush settings Observe the cleaning instructions of the AirTeQ Combination Floor Tool seems too high, reduce the suction until the tool is easier to move across the floor (see "Correct use adjusting the suction power"). 12 Warning: If the suction power of the floor manufacturer. Depending on the floor brush the following symbols are shown: - ö and ä - % and ) To clean carpets and area rugs: ^ Press the foot switch...
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... accessory holder either on the hand piece at the bottom and move upwards. 13 The head of the vacuum cleaner. c Crevice nozzle For cleaning in folds, crevices and corners. For dusting particularly delicate objects. Standard floor brush (depending on the hose connector of the dusting brush can be swivelled to start at the handle or on model) ^ For safety, when vacuuming stairs it is best to...
... accessory holder either on the hand piece at the bottom and move upwards. 13 The head of the vacuum cleaner. c Crevice nozzle For cleaning in folds, crevices and corners. For dusting particularly delicate objects. Standard floor brush (depending on the hose connector of the dusting brush can be swivelled to start at the handle or on model) ^ For safety, when vacuuming stairs it is best to...
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... hand. By reducing the suction power the floor brush can adjust the suction power to suit the type of the vacuum hand piece. To further prevent static discharge, pull the vacuum along by the hose with low noise level ( low pile carpets ) hard flooring and intensive cleaning of carpets When using the AirTeQ Combination Floor Tool, if the suction seems too high, reduce the suction until the tool is easier to the desired suction power setting. Rotary dial ^ Turn...
... hand. By reducing the suction power the floor brush can adjust the suction power to suit the type of the vacuum hand piece. To further prevent static discharge, pull the vacuum along by the hose with low noise level ( low pile carpets ) hard flooring and intensive cleaning of carpets When using the AirTeQ Combination Floor Tool, if the suction seems too high, reduce the suction until the tool is easier to the desired suction power setting. Rotary dial ^ Turn...
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... wand and floor brush on the vacuum cleaner during brief pauses. ^ Insert the lower clip on the floor brush into the slot on the end of the tool being used. When vacuuming on a ramp, push all telescopic tubing parts completely together. 17 Opening the air inlet valve reduces the power to quickly reduce the suction power of the vacuum cleaner from above. on a sloping surface, e.g. Opening the air inlet valve (depending on model...
... wand and floor brush on the vacuum cleaner during brief pauses. ^ Insert the lower clip on the floor brush into the slot on the end of the tool being used. When vacuuming on a ramp, push all telescopic tubing parts completely together. 17 Opening the air inlet valve reduces the power to quickly reduce the suction power of the vacuum cleaner from above. on a sloping surface, e.g. Opening the air inlet valve (depending on model...
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...? Exhaust filter - These parts are supplied with the "Original Miele" logo. Maintenance and care ,Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing any maintenance work. Only use of Miele dustbags. The exhaust filter supplied with the vacuum cleaner can lead to serious damage to maintain the vacuum cleaner's efficiency. Only then can be changed periodically to the vacuum cleaner and possibly voiding the warranty, just as with the use Miele dustbags, filters and...
...? Exhaust filter - These parts are supplied with the "Original Miele" logo. Maintenance and care ,Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing any maintenance work. Only use of Miele dustbags. The exhaust filter supplied with the vacuum cleaner can lead to serious damage to maintain the vacuum cleaner's efficiency. Only then can be changed periodically to the vacuum cleaner and possibly voiding the warranty, just as with the use Miele dustbags, filters and...
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... the bag is a mixture of the airflow indicator. ^ Turn the vacuum cleaner on model) to show maximum. Checking the airflow indicator ^ Attach the standard floor brush (depending on and select the highest power setting. ^ Lift the floor brush slightly off the floor. Miele dustbags are disposable and made to be changed. 19 However, if fine dust, such as the suction power is not. Perform this test with pet fur, hair, carpet...
... the bag is a mixture of the airflow indicator. ^ Turn the vacuum cleaner on model) to show maximum. Checking the airflow indicator ^ Attach the standard floor brush (depending on and select the highest power setting. ^ Lift the floor brush slightly off the floor. Miele dustbags are disposable and made to be changed. 19 However, if fine dust, such as the suction power is not. Perform this test with pet fur, hair, carpet...
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... the clean corner (see "Maintenance and care - Change the filter sooner if it clicks into place. 21 Replacing the exhaust filter Depending on model, the vacuum cleaner will be changed approximately once a year. Exchanging exhaust filters". ^ Close the dust compartment lid firmly until it is supplied with one filter at a time. ^ Open the dust compartment lid. ^ Open the filter frame and remove the used "Air Clean" filter with an Active Air Clean filter or Active HEPA filter...
... the clean corner (see "Maintenance and care - Change the filter sooner if it clicks into place. 21 Replacing the exhaust filter Depending on model, the vacuum cleaner will be changed approximately once a year. Exchanging exhaust filters". ^ Close the dust compartment lid firmly until it is supplied with one filter at a time. ^ Open the dust compartment lid. ^ Open the filter frame and remove the used "Air Clean" filter with an Active Air Clean filter or Active HEPA filter...
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If you wish to replace the Active Air Clean filter or the Active Hepa filter with an Air Clean filter see "Maintenance and care Exchanging exhaust filters". ^ Close the dust compartment lid firmly until it clicks into place. 22 Maintenance and care Replacing the "Active Air Clean" filter and the "Active HEPA" filter Do not use more than one filter at a time. ^ Open the dust compartment lid. ^ Remove the exhaust filter. ^ Insert the new filter.
If you wish to replace the Active Air Clean filter or the Active Hepa filter with an Air Clean filter see "Maintenance and care Exchanging exhaust filters". ^ Close the dust compartment lid firmly until it clicks into place. 22 Maintenance and care Replacing the "Active Air Clean" filter and the "Active HEPA" filter Do not use more than one filter at a time. ^ Open the dust compartment lid. ^ Remove the exhaust filter. ^ Insert the new filter.
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Maintenance and care When to change the dust compartment filter (motor protection) Replace the dust compartment filter every time you start a new box of Miele dustbags. A dust compartment filter is supplied with a new one. ^ Close the filter frame. ^ Replace the dustbag. ^ Close the dust compartment lid firmly until it clicks into place, making sure the dustbag does not get caught. 24 Replacing the dust compartment filter (motor protection) ^ Open the dust compartment lid. ^ Remove the dustbag. ^ Open the filter frame, remove the old filter and replace with each box of dustbags.
Maintenance and care When to change the dust compartment filter (motor protection) Replace the dust compartment filter every time you start a new box of Miele dustbags. A dust compartment filter is supplied with a new one. ^ Close the filter frame. ^ Replace the dustbag. ^ Close the dust compartment lid firmly until it clicks into place, making sure the dustbag does not get caught. 24 Replacing the dust compartment filter (motor protection) ^ Open the dust compartment lid. ^ Remove the dustbag. ^ Open the filter frame, remove the old filter and replace with each box of dustbags.
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... pin out and remove it. c Remove the roller. ^ Remove any threads and hair from the slots. ^ Insert the new thread catchers. Replacing the thread catchers ^ Use a screwdriver or similar object to change the thread catcher pads of the standard floor brush (depending on model) The thread catcher pads on the bottom of the standard floor brush (depending on model) should be checked occasionally. Replace the pads...
... pin out and remove it. c Remove the roller. ^ Remove any threads and hair from the slots. ^ Insert the new thread catchers. Replacing the thread catchers ^ Use a screwdriver or similar object to change the thread catcher pads of the standard floor brush (depending on model) The thread catcher pads on the bottom of the standard floor brush (depending on model) should be checked occasionally. Replace the pads...
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... is the risk of an electric shock. 26 Dust compartment The dust compartment can be cleaned using a dry cloth, dusting brush or a second vacuum to these Operating Instructions. ,Do not submerge the vacuum in water. Vacuum cleaner with textile surface Clean the surface with a damp cloth or a cleaner suitable for plastics. ,Do not use abrasive, glass or all filters regularly. Cleaning and care ,Turn off the vacuum and unplug it from the...
... is the risk of an electric shock. 26 Dust compartment The dust compartment can be cleaned using a dry cloth, dusting brush or a second vacuum to these Operating Instructions. ,Do not submerge the vacuum in water. Vacuum cleaner with textile surface Clean the surface with a damp cloth or a cleaner suitable for plastics. ,Do not use abrasive, glass or all filters regularly. Cleaning and care ,Turn off the vacuum and unplug it from the...
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... scratching. Powerbrush SEB 228 (EB03) This Powerbrush is similar to medium pile carpeting. Hand Turbobrush Turbo Mini Intended for vacuuming upholstery, mattresses, car seats, carpeted stairs and other products can be used on smooth floor surfaces. Floor brush Hard floor - 3 To vacuum sturdy hard floors, e.g. parquet and tiles. Especially suitable for cleaning short to the SEB 217-3 with one or more of wall to...
... scratching. Powerbrush SEB 228 (EB03) This Powerbrush is similar to medium pile carpeting. Hand Turbobrush Turbo Mini Intended for vacuuming upholstery, mattresses, car seats, carpeted stairs and other products can be used on smooth floor surfaces. Floor brush Hard floor - 3 To vacuum sturdy hard floors, e.g. parquet and tiles. Especially suitable for cleaning short to the SEB 217-3 with one or more of wall to...