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Adjustable floorhead

The adjustable floorhead can also be
used for vacuuming the stairs.

Risk of injury caused by falling

vacuum cleaner.
You may be injured if the vacuum
cleaner should fall from the stairs.
When vacuuming stairs, it is best to
start at the bottom of the stairs and
move upwards.

Unwinding the mains cable

Pull the mains cable out to the re-
quired length.

Insert the plug into the socket.

Risk of damage due to overheat-

ing.
The mains cable may overheat after
a long period of use.
If vacuuming for longer than
30 minutes, the cable must be pulled
out all the way.

Rewinding the cable

Switch off at the wall socket and un-
plug it.

Press the rewind foot switch. The
cable will rewind automatically.

Summary of Contents for 11673540

Page 1: ...Vacuum cleaner Operating instructions AUS NZ M Nr 11 646 821 HS20 ...

Page 2: ... the dust container 18 Cleaning the fine dust filter 19 Putting the fine dust filter and the filter mat together 22 Cleaning the filter frame and pre filter 22 When to replace the exhaust filter 24 Replacing the exhaust filter 25 Replacing the thread lifters 26 Cleaning and care 27 Problem solving guide 28 Service 29 Contact in case of malfunction 29 Warranty 29 Optional accessories 29 Purchasing ...

Page 3: ...ell as the safety instructions and warn ings Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non compliance with these instructions Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner Always disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the power supply when you have finished using it before changing any accessories as well as for maintenance work cleaning and tr...

Page 4: ...ffocation Packaging e g plastic wrappings must be kept out of the reach of babies and children Whilst playing children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate Young children must be kept away from the vacuum cleaner un less they are constantly supervised Older children may only use the vacuum cleaner without supervi sion if they have been shown how to use it in...

Page 5: ... assured in their function and opera tion in isolated operation or in non mains synchronous operation or replaced with equivalent measures in the installation Do not pull or carry the vacuum cleaner by the cable and be care ful not to damage the cable when withdrawing the plug from the socket Keep the cable away from sharp edges and do not let it get squashed for example under a door Avoid running...

Page 6: ... running water Do not use washing up liquid or cleaning brushes Do not use sharp or pointed objects After cleaning allow the fine dust filter and the fil ter mat to dry in a well ventilated room for a minimum of 24 hours placing the filter with the pleated side facing up Correct use Do not use the vacuum cleaner without the dust container fine dust filter with filter mat filter frame pre filter du...

Page 7: ...ight and do not let the suction get any where near a person s head Accessories It is not advisable to vacuum directly with the handle i e without an accessory attached as the rim could get damaged and you could hurt yourself on sharp edges Only use genuine accessories with the ORIGINAL Miele logo on the packaging The manufacturer cannot otherwise guarantee the safety of the product ...

Page 8: ...Guide to the appliance 8 ...

Page 9: ... dust filter with filter mat j Dust container release catch k Dust container l Filter frame m Pre filter n Dust container carrying handle o Connection cable p Dust compartment seal q Park system r Footswitch for cable rewind s Suction power selector t On Off footswitch u Vacuum cleaner carrying handle v Exhaust filter compartment flap w Suction hose These special features depend on the model and m...

Page 10: ...osing of your old appliance remove the fine dust filter including the filter mat and the exhaust filter and dis pose of them with your household waste Electrical and electronic appliances contain many valuable materials They also contain certain materials com pounds and components which were essential for their correct functioning and safety These could be hazardous to human health and to the envi...

Page 11: ...e connector and pull the suction hose out of the suc tion opening Connecting the suction hose to the handle Insert the suction hose into the handle until it clicks into position Connecting the handle to the suction tube Insert the handle into the suction tube until it clicks into position To do this line up the guides on the two pieces To detach the handle from the suction tube press the release c...

Page 12: ...the HEPA AirClean exhaust filter Depending on the model your vacuum cleaner will be fitted as standard with one of the following exhaust filters Hygiene AirClean SF HY 60 tur quoise HEPA AirClean SF HA 60 white If your vacuum cleaner is fitted with a HEPA AirClean exhaust filter you need to activate the timestrip filter change indicator You will recognise that the HEPA AirClean exhaust filter is f...

Page 13: ...e exhaust filter compartment flap carefully in the bottom of the ex haust filter compartment and close the flap making sure it clicks into po sition How the exhaust filter timestrip change indicator works The exhaust filter timestrip change in dicator shows the remaining functional life of the exhaust filter After approx 50 operating hours the display will be com pletely filled with red 50 operati...

Page 14: ...es or corners Accessories holder for the above accessories Symbols on the holder show where to attach the different ac cessories Attach the accessories holder to the connector on the handle if required Make sure it clicks into position Use Adjusting the telescopic suction tube One part of the telescopic suction tube is packed inside the other and it can be adjusted to suit your height for comfort ...

Page 15: ...and special applications see Optional accessories Please observe the flooring manu facturer s cleaning and care instruc tions Clean even hard flooring which is not susceptible to scratching as well as flooring with gaps or deep crevices in it with the brush protruding Press the footswitch Vacuum carpets and rugs with the brush retracted Press the footswitch If the suction power of the adjustable f...

Page 16: ...t the bottom of the stairs and move upwards Unwinding the mains cable Pull the mains cable out to the re quired length Insert the plug into the socket Risk of damage due to overheat ing The mains cable may overheat after a long period of use If vacuuming for longer than 30 minutes the cable must be pulled out all the way Rewinding the cable Switch off at the wall socket and un plug it Press the re...

Page 17: ...ttings are suitable for Curtains fabric Cut pile carpets rugs and runners Loop pile carpet and rugs Hard flooring and heavily soiled carpets and rugs also for clean ing upholstery and mattresses with the upholstery nozzle When using the adjustable floorhead if the suction seems too high reduce the suction power until the floorhead is easier to manoeuvre Turn the suction power selector to the power...

Page 18: ...vacuum cleaner car rying handle Maintenance Risk of electric shock from mains voltage The mains voltage is applied to the appliance even if it is switched off Before carrying out any maintenance work switch the appliance off at the wall socket and unplug it We recommend using only genuine Miele accessories bearing the ORI GINAL Miele logo on the packaging Only these will guarantee the optimum perf...

Page 19: ...slightly damp cloth and mild wash ing up liquid if necessary Dry the dust container thoroughly Close the flap making sure it clicks into place Insert the dry dust container back into the vacuum cleaner at an angle with the handle lifted up Latch the dust container into place by pushing the handle back down Cleaning the fine dust filter The fine dust filter is located on the rear side of the dust c...

Page 20: ...at the rear of the dust container Remove the fine dust filter in the dir ection of the arrow Remove the filter mat from the fine dust filter Carefully knock the dust out of both filters over a bin Take the cleaning tool out of the side flap on the dust container ...

Page 21: ...once a month Rinse the pleated side of the fine dust filter under cold running water Rinse the filter mat under cold run ning water Risk of damage caused by incor rect cleaning The fine dust filter and the filter mat can become damaged and be less effective as a result Do not use washing up liquid or cleaning brushes when cleaning the pleated side of the fine dust filter and the filter mat with wa...

Page 22: ...container Press the fine dust filter firmly into position In order to continue to achieve the best possible cleaning results replace the CX FSF fine dust filter with a new one after approx 3 years Refit the dust container to the va cuum cleaner Cleaning the filter frame and pre fil ter There is a removable filter frame on the rear side of the dust container side flap Behind the side flap is a pre ...

Page 23: ... become damaged and be less effective as a result Do not use pointed or sharp edged objects to clean the pre filter Clean the interior side walls using a slightly damp cloth and mild wash ing up liquid if necessary Dry the interior side walls carefully The filter frame is located on the rear side of the removed side flap at the bot tom Press the two release catches on the side of the filter frame ...

Page 24: ...ner When to replace the exhaust filter Depending on the model your vacuum cleaner will be fitted as standard with one of the following exhaust filters Hygiene AirClean SF HY 60 tur quoise Replace this exhaust filter after ap prox one year Make a note of the date on the exhaust filter HEPA AirClean SF HA 60 white Replace this exhaust filter if the timestrip filter change indicator is completely red...

Page 25: ...for wards to remove it a Place the insertion aids that are loc ated on both sides of the new ex haust filter into the guides on the ex haust filter compartment b Push the exhaust filter back and up c Press the exhaust filter firmly into po sition until it clicks into place If you have fitted your vacuum cleaner with a HEPA AirClean exhaust filter press the timestrip filter change indicator ...

Page 26: ...ks into po sition Replacing the thread lifters not possible on models with Eco TeQ Plus floorhead The thread lifters on the suction inlet to the floorhead can be replaced Replace the thread lifters if the pile has worn down Lever the thread lifters from the slots To do so use a suitable tool e g a flat blade screwdriver Fit new thread lifters Replacement parts are available from your Miele dealer ...

Page 27: ... not let the vacuum cleaner get wet Follow the special cleaning instruc tions for the fine dust filter and the fil ter mat see Maintenance Clean ing the fine dust filter The vacuum cleaner and all plastic ac cessories can be cleaned with a propri etary cleaner suitable for plastic Damage due to unsuitable clean ing agents All surfaces are susceptible to scratching Contact with unsuitable cleaning ...

Page 28: ...e vacuum cleaner switches off automatic ally A temperature limiter switches the vacuum cleaner off automatically if it gets too hot This can occur when the airways are blocked by bulky objects Switch the vacuum cleaner off immediately using the On Off footswitch Switch off at the wall socket and unplug it After removing the cause wait for approximately 20 30 minutes to allow the vacuum cleaner to ...

Page 29: ...essories bearing the ORI GINAL Miele logo on the packaging Only these will guarantee the optimum performance of your vacuum cleaner and the best possible cleaning results Please note that faults and damage caused by use of accessories which do not bear the ORIGINAL Miele logo on the packaging are not covered by the vacuum cleaner warranty Purchasing accessories Original Miele accessories are avail...

Page 30: ... covers etc Crevice nozzle 300 mm SFD 10 Extra long crevice nozzle for cleaning in folds crevices and corners Crevice nozzle 560 mm SFD 20 Flexible crevice nozzle for vacuuming hard to reach places XL upholstery nozzle SPD 20 Wide upholstery nozzle for cleaning up holstery mattresses and cushions Electrical connection All work should be carried out by a suit ably qualified and competent person in ...

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