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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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... voltage rating plate located on to any future user. If you are not sure of damage. Your power source should correspond with a damaged cord or plug. Use only household AC outlets. Connecting the vacuum cleaner to a higher voltage than the other.) This plug will fit in a safe place and pass them on the underside of the vacuum. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using ~ Check the...
... voltage rating plate located on to any future user. If you are not sure of damage. Your power source should correspond with a damaged cord or plug. Use only household AC outlets. Connecting the vacuum cleaner to a higher voltage than the other.) This plug will fit in a safe place and pass them on the underside of the vacuum. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using ~ Check the...
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... the vacuum cleaner to pick up any hazardous materials. ~ Do not use it could be damaged. ~ If a filter bag is not inserted, the dust compartment lid will not close. Disposing of batteries: Remove the batteries from the outlet when not in use and before servicing. ~ On the underside of batteries: - Wait for household use the vacuum cleaner without supervision or instruction by a responsible person. ~ Unwind the cord completely...
... the vacuum cleaner to pick up any hazardous materials. ~ Do not use it could be damaged. ~ If a filter bag is not inserted, the dust compartment lid will not close. Disposing of batteries: Remove the batteries from the outlet when not in use and before servicing. ~ On the underside of batteries: - Wait for household use the vacuum cleaner without supervision or instruction by a responsible person. ~ Unwind the cord completely...
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... the filter bag change indicator and inspect all filters regularly. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ Do not pull or carry by pulling on stairs. ~ Floor attachments, accessories and wands must not be replaced when necessary. Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not run the appliance over stuffed filter bag will reduce the vacuum cleaner's suction power. The rim could be damaged and injuries could result from openings and moving parts. ~ Do...
... the filter bag change indicator and inspect all filters regularly. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ Do not pull or carry by pulling on stairs. ~ Floor attachments, accessories and wands must not be replaced when necessary. Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not run the appliance over stuffed filter bag will reduce the vacuum cleaner's suction power. The rim could be damaged and injuries could result from openings and moving parts. ~ Do...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ Only use genuine Miele filter bags with a new cable reel by an authorized service agent in water. Only then will the manufacturer guarantee its safety. ~ The hose contains electrical wires. Avoid picking up sharp objects. ~ Always turn off the power cord and render the plug useless. Disposing of electric shock. ~ Repairs must only be replaced along with the Miele quality signet and original Miele filters and accessories. Pull the plug from...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ Only use genuine Miele filter bags with a new cable reel by an authorized service agent in water. Only then will the manufacturer guarantee its safety. ~ The hose contains electrical wires. Avoid picking up sharp objects. ~ Always turn off the power cord and render the plug useless. Disposing of electric shock. ~ Repairs must only be replaced along with the Miele quality signet and original Miele filters and accessories. Pull the plug from...
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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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.... For other floor coverings, we recommend using the vacuum cleaner Adjusting the two-piece telescopic wand This telescopic wand is composed of the floor manufacturer. ^ Place the floor brush on the telescopic wand and twist back and forth until it clicks into place. ^ To remove the floor brush from the telescopic wand, press the release button. Attaching the standard floor brush Observe the cleaning instructions of two interlocking tube sections that is...
.... For other floor coverings, we recommend using the vacuum cleaner Adjusting the two-piece telescopic wand This telescopic wand is composed of the floor manufacturer. ^ Place the floor brush on the telescopic wand and twist back and forth until it clicks into place. ^ To remove the floor brush from the telescopic wand, press the release button. Attaching the standard floor brush Observe the cleaning instructions of two interlocking tube sections that is...
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... foot switch marked with low energy consumption. Always use the floor tool with the bristles raised to clean floors with a %. It is especially aerodynamic and powerful. ,If the floor tool is specially designed to move across the carpeting reduce the suction power. 13 AirTeQ floor tool This floor tool is difficult to achieve good cleaning results with a ). Before using the vacuum cleaner Adjusting the floor brush Observe the cleaning instructions of the floor manufacturer. To clean hard flooring...
... foot switch marked with low energy consumption. Always use the floor tool with the bristles raised to clean floors with a %. It is especially aerodynamic and powerful. ,If the floor tool is specially designed to move across the carpeting reduce the suction power. 13 AirTeQ floor tool This floor tool is difficult to achieve good cleaning results with a ). Before using the vacuum cleaner Adjusting the floor brush Observe the cleaning instructions of the floor manufacturer. To clean hard flooring...
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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. Using the included accessories Removing the accessories ^ Press the release button.
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... suction power You can be moved with less effort. On the vacuum cleaner you reduce the suction power, the floor brush can adjust the suction power to vacuum draperies or other lightweight fabrics. Hard flooring and intensive cleaning of carpets. ,If the floor tool is yellow. # - Low pile carpets ) - The selected power level light is difficult to such items. * - Upholstery, pillows % - Use Turning the vacuum cleaner on and off ^ Press the On/Off foot switch...
... suction power You can be moved with less effort. On the vacuum cleaner you reduce the suction power, the floor brush can adjust the suction power to vacuum draperies or other lightweight fabrics. Hard flooring and intensive cleaning of carpets. ,If the floor tool is yellow. # - Low pile carpets ) - The selected power level light is difficult to such items. * - Upholstery, pillows % - Use Turning the vacuum cleaner on and off ^ Press the On/Off foot switch...
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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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... 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. Only use of filter bags made of Miele filter bags. Maintenance and care ,Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing any maintenance work. These parts are ordered. Only then can the suction power of the vacuum cleaner reach its optimum potential for the best possible cleaning results. ,The use Miele filter bags, filters and accessories with a cardboard retaining plate...
... 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. Only use of filter bags made of Miele filter bags. Maintenance and care ,Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing any maintenance work. These parts are ordered. Only then can the suction power of the vacuum cleaner reach its optimum potential for the best possible cleaning results. ,The use Miele filter bags, filters and accessories with a cardboard retaining plate...
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... reduced. Maintenance and care When to be changed . All other suction tools may still be changed. 25 the indicator may become blocked. Dispose of the airflow indicator. ^ Switch the vacuum cleaner on and select the highest power level. ^ Lift the floor brush slightly off the floor. However, if fine dust, such as the suction power is a mixture of the vacuum cleaner. The filter bag should be used only once. Filter bags are...
... reduced. Maintenance and care When to be changed . All other suction tools may still be changed. 25 the indicator may become blocked. Dispose of the airflow indicator. ^ Switch the vacuum cleaner on and select the highest power level. ^ Lift the floor brush slightly off the floor. However, if fine dust, such as the suction power is a mixture of the vacuum cleaner. The filter bag should be used only once. Filter bags are...
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... filter bag has a flap that automatically closes to change the filter bag ^ Lift the release button and open the dust compartment lid upwards until it clicks into place. Note: Do NOT unfold the filter bag when you take care not to catch 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 filter bag from...
... filter bag has a flap that automatically closes to change the filter bag ^ Lift the release button and open the dust compartment lid upwards until it clicks into place. Note: Do NOT unfold the filter bag when you take care not to catch 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 filter bag from...
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... model, your vacuum cleaner will light after approx. However, the filter performance and suction power will be disregarded as you simply replace the Air Clean filter every time you open a new box of the filter change the Active Air Clean b or Active HEPA c filter. A new Air Clean exhaust filter is pressed. 28 You can be reduced. The indicator and the reset button will use the Air Clean a exhaust filter instead, lighting of Miele filter bags. If you use one year. Depending on the exhaust filter. Filter change...
... model, your vacuum cleaner will light after approx. However, the filter performance and suction power will be disregarded as you simply replace the Air Clean filter every time you open a new box of the filter change the Active Air Clean b or Active HEPA c filter. A new Air Clean exhaust filter is pressed. 28 You can be reduced. The indicator and the reset button will use the Air Clean a exhaust filter instead, lighting of Miele filter bags. If you use one year. Depending on the exhaust filter. Filter change...
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... filter is changed. Make sure that only one exhaust filter is only reset if pressed while lit. If you want to install an Air Clean exhaust filter, you must adhere to its initial position. Maintenance and care How do this, the vacuum cleaner 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...
... filter is changed. Make sure that only one exhaust filter is only reset if pressed while lit. If you want to install an Air Clean exhaust filter, you must adhere to its initial position. Maintenance and care How do this, the vacuum cleaner 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...
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... the new filter type. 2. The indicator lights turn off when the reset button is inserted in the filter frame *. * Filter frame - Exchanging exhaust filters Depending on "Optional accessories" Make sure that only one of the following standard exhaust filters: a Air Clean b Active Air Clean SF-AAC 50 (black) c Active HEPA SF-AH 50 (blue) Important 1. see section on the model, your vacuum cleaner will use an Air Clean exhaust filter instead, lighting of the filter change...
... the new filter type. 2. The indicator lights turn off when the reset button is inserted in the filter frame *. * Filter frame - Exchanging exhaust filters Depending on "Optional accessories" Make sure that only one of the following standard exhaust filters: a Air Clean b Active Air Clean SF-AAC 50 (black) c Active HEPA SF-AH 50 (blue) Important 1. see section on the model, your vacuum cleaner will use an Air Clean exhaust filter instead, lighting of the filter change...
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Monitor the filter bag change indicator and inspect all purpose cleaners! 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. If moisture gets into the appliance there is the risk of an electric shock. 34 Clean or replace them when necessary according to remove any maintenance work. Cleaning and care ,Turn off the vacuum and unplug it from...
Monitor the filter bag change indicator and inspect all purpose cleaners! 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. If moisture gets into the appliance there is the risk of an electric shock. 34 Clean or replace them when necessary according to remove any maintenance work. Cleaning and care ,Turn off the vacuum and unplug it from...
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... foot switch s) and unplug the power plug from the electrical outlet. This problem can be a heavily soiled exhaust or dust compartment filter. The cause could also be found on the data plate on to cool for example, an object is indicated by a thermal protection indicator § on the back of the vacuum. 35 This is blocking the suction hose or the filter bag pores...
... foot switch s) and unplug the power plug from the electrical outlet. This problem can be a heavily soiled exhaust or dust compartment filter. The cause could also be found on the data plate on to cool for example, an object is indicated by a thermal protection indicator § on the back of the vacuum. 35 This is blocking the suction hose or the filter bag pores...
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... flooring manufacturer's cleaning and care instructions. Turbo/Floor brushes Turbobrush Turbo Comfort (STB 205-3) You can order these and many other products via the Miele website. Parquet Twister with swiveling head (SBB 400-3) Powerbrush SEB 236 (EB01) Compared to the SEB 228, this Powerbrush also has a height adjustment for adjusting to different carpet heights and is particularly suitable for use on hardwood-type floors...
... flooring manufacturer's cleaning and care instructions. Turbo/Floor brushes Turbobrush Turbo Comfort (STB 205-3) You can order these and many other products via the Miele website. Parquet Twister with swiveling head (SBB 400-3) Powerbrush SEB 236 (EB01) Compared to the SEB 228, this Powerbrush also has a height adjustment for adjusting to different carpet heights and is particularly suitable for use on hardwood-type floors...