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Operating Instructions

Canister Vacuum Cleaner

en-US

M.-Nr. 11 217 140

HS15

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Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Canister Vacuum Cleaner en US M Nr 11 217 140 HS15 ...

Page 2: ...erBags made of paper or a similar material or FilterBags with a cardboard retaining plate can lead to serious damage to the vacuum cleaner and may void the warranty just as with the use of FilterBags without the Original Miele logo The Original Miele Logo will appear on the packaging or directly on the FilterBag Purchasing new FilterBags and filters Original Miele FilterBags and filters can be pur...

Page 3: ...he motor protection filter 25 When to replace the exhaust filter 26 How to replace the AirClean filter 26 Replacing the Active AirClean 50 and HEPA AirClean 50 exhaust filters 27 Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another 28 When changing the filter please note 28 Maintenance indicator with reset button 29 When to change the thread catchers 29 How to replace the thread lifters 30 Cleaning t...

Page 4: ...y when you have finished using it before changing any accessories as well as for maintenance work and cleaning Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug it Correct use This vacuum cleaner is intended for cleaning flooring in domestic households and similar residential environments This vacuum cleaner can be used for all normal cleaning of car pets rugs and hard flooring This vacuum cleaner is not int...

Page 5: ...e than indicated in these instructions may result in damage to the vacuum cleaner or injury To reduce the risk of electric shock this appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polar ized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet re verse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outl...

Page 6: ...door Avoid running the vacuum cleaner over the cord This could damage the cord plug or socket The appliance must not be used if any of these have suffered dam age Do not use the vacuum cleaner if the power cord is damaged If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced together with the cord reel For safety reasons this must only be done by Miele Techni cal Service or a Miele authorized service t...

Page 7: ...e do not use the vacuum cleaner with out the FilterBag dust compartment filter and exhaust filter in place The dust compartment cover will not close without a FilterBag in serted Do not force it Do not vacuum up anything which has been burning or smoking e g cigarettes ashes or hot ash whether glowing or apparently ex tinguished Do not use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum up any water liquid or damp d...

Page 8: ...ry attached as the rim could get damaged and you could hurt yourself on sharp edges Only use genuine FilterBags filters and accessories with the Original Miele logo on them Otherwise the manufacturer cannot guarantee the safety of the product California Proposition 65 THE FOLLOWING WARNING IS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www...

Page 9: ...e dispose of your old appliance with general waste Instead please make use of officially designated collection and disposal points to dispose of and recycle electri cal and electronic appliances By law you are solely responsible for deleting any personal data from the appliance prior to disposal Please ensure that your old appliance poses no risk to chil dren while being stored for disposal Dispos...

Page 10: ...Appliance description 10 ...

Page 11: ... cover holder n Original Miele FilterBag o Carrying handle p Floorhead q Release buttons r Telescopic suction wand s Dust compartment lid release button t Telescopic suction wand release button u Socket for Electrobrush v Connection socket w LED x Standby button for short pauses in vacuuming y Suction power selector buttons z Handle some models have an air inlet valve in the handle Overheating war...

Page 12: ...f the hose connector and lift the hose from the socket Connecting the suction hose to the handle required depending on model Insert the suction hose into the han dle until it clicks into position Connecting the handle to the wand Insert the handle into the wand until it clicks into position To do this line up the guides on the two pieces To release the handle from the wand press the release button...

Page 13: ... your height for comfort able vacuuming Telescopic suction wand Press the release button and adjust the telescopic suction wand to the re quired length Comfort telescopic suction wand Grasp the release mechanism and adjust the telescopic suction wand to the required length Connecting the telescopic wand to the floorhead floorbrush included as standard depending on model Push the telescopic wand in...

Page 14: ...onal accessories Please always follow the flooring manufacturer s cleaning and care in structions Vacuum carpets and rugs with the brush retracted Press the foot switch Clean hard flooring which is not sus ceptible to scratching and flooring with gaps or deep crevices in it with the brush protruding Press the foot switch If the suction power of the adjustable floorhead seems too high reduce the su...

Page 15: ... re cessed grip and raise the dust com partment lid as far as it will go Remove the indicator strip Press the TimeStrip exhaust filter change indicator After approx 10 15 seconds a thin red line will appear in the left hand side of the display Close the dust compartment lid se curely making sure it clicks into posi tion Take care not to trap the Fil terBag when doing so How the TimeStrip exhaust f...

Page 16: ...lstery mat tresses cushions curtains cov ers etc Some models are supplied as standard with one of the following accessories which are not illustrated Powerbrush Turbobrush These accessory parts are supplied with their own operating instructions Opening the accessories compart ment Press the release button on the ac cessories compartment lid The accessories compartment will then open Take out the a...

Page 17: ...r is equipped with a lit park system for storage it switches on in this manner When the vacuum cleaner is used for the first time the lighting will switch it self on after approximately two min utes If vacuuming for longer than 30 minutes the cord must be pulled out all the way Danger of overheat ing and damage Rewinding the cord Remove the plug from the outlet If your vacuum cleaner is equipped w...

Page 18: ...e floorhead reduce the suction power until the floorhead is easier to maneuver if the suction seems too high Depending on the model your vacuum cleaner will also be equipped with one of the following power settings Auto Automatic adjustment of suction power to flooring Do not use the Auto setting to vacuum lightweight materials or cur tains These could be sucked into the vacuum cleaner and possibl...

Page 19: ...aner is switched on it is in the Auto power set ting Press the footswitch to select a higher suction power Press the footswitch to select a lower suction power After that the vacuum cleaner will switch on at the power setting that was last used Footswitches with Soft Carpet func tion The first time the vacuum cleaner is switched on it is in the Soft Carpet power setting ...

Page 20: ...at was last used Opening the air inlet valve depending on model It is easy to reduce the suction power for a short time e g to prevent rugs or other objects being sucked into the vacuum cleaner Open the air inlet valve on the handle far enough to reduce the suction power This reduces the suction on the respec tive nozzle used During vacuuming When vacuuming pull the vacuum cleaner behind you on it...

Page 21: ...not be used with Electrobrushes SEB 228 and SEB 236 The park system allows you to conve niently park the suction wand and floor head during pauses Slot the floorhead into the parking at tachment on the vacuum cleaner If your vacuum cleaner is on a slop ing surface e g a ramp retract the telescopic suction wand fully Park system On Off switch Some models are fitted with an On Off switch in the park...

Page 22: ...d fully Slot the floorhead downwards into one of the parking attachments on ei ther side of the vacuum cleaner the parking attachments cannot be used with Electrobrushes SEB 228 and SEB 236 This makes the vacuum cleaner easier to carry or store Maintenance Always switch off the vacuum cleaner for maintenance work and remove the plug from the outlet The Miele filtration system consists of three com...

Page 23: ...with a blue collar and original Miele fil ters These are identified by the ORIGI NAL Miele logo on the packaging Every packet of original Miele FilterBags contains four bags one AirClean ex haust filter and one motor protection fil ter Original Miele multipacks contain 16 FilterBags four AirClean exhaust filters and four motor protection filters Original Miele exhaust filters can also be purchased...

Page 24: ...bag is full even when it is not If this happens you must still change the FilterBag because suction power will be greatly reduced by blocked pores in the FilterBag If on the other hand a large amount of hair and carpet lint which typically con tains a lot of air is vacuumed up the in dicator may fail to react even though the bag is full You should still change it Both these extremes can occur Repl...

Page 25: ...k prevents the FilterBag from closing without a FilterBag in place Do not force it Insert the hose connector into the suction socket on the vacuum cleaner until it clicks into position To do this line up the guides on the two pieces When to change the motor protection filter Replace this filter every time you start a new packet of filter bags Every packet of original Miele filter bags contains a m...

Page 26: ...ters as standard a AirClean Replace this filter every time you start a new packet of Miele FilterBags An Air Clean exhaust filter is supplied with ev ery packet of Miele FilterBags b Active AirClean 50 black c HEPA AirClean 50 white Replace if the display for the exhaust fil ter change indicator is completely filled with red This occurs after approx 50 hours of operation which is equivalent to abo...

Page 27: ...n Active AirClean 50 or HEPA AirClean 50 exhaust fil ter see Replacing one type of ex haust filter with another Close the filter frame Close the dust compartment lid Replacing the Active AirClean 50 and HEPA AirClean 50 exhaust filters Do not use more than one exhaust fil ter at a time Open the dust compartment lid Lift the exhaust filter and remove it Insert a new exhaust filter making sure it go...

Page 28: ...aust filter with another Depending on the model your vacuum cleaner will be fitted as standard with one of the following exhaust filters a AirClean b Active AirClean 50 black c HEPA AirClean 50 white Do not use more than one exhaust fil ter at a time When changing the filter please note 1 If you wish to replace exhaust filter a with filter b or c you must com pletely remove the filter grille befor...

Page 29: ...haust filter must be checked at this point The indicator must be reset each time the filters are replaced The vacuum cleaner must be switched on to do this Press the reset button The maintenance indicator will go out and reset to zero The indicator can only be reset by pressing the reset button after the light has come on Pressing the but ton at any other time will have no ef fect When to change t...

Page 30: ...connect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical supply be fore cleaning it Turn off and unplug it Vacuum cleaner and accessories The vacuum cleaner and all plastic ac cessories can be cleaned with a propri etary cleaner suitable for plastic Do not use abrasive cleaning agents glass cleaning agents all purpose cleaners or oil based condi tioning agents Dust compartment The dust compartment can if ne...

Page 31: ...ly On certain models the overheating warning light also comes on A temperature limiter turns the vacuum cleaner off au tomatically if it gets too hot This can occur if for in stance large articles block the wand or when the Fil terBag is full or contains particles of fine dust A heav ily soiled exhaust or dust compartment filter can also be the cause of overheating Turn the vacuum cleaner off imme...

Page 32: ...et which can be recognized by the plug symbol on the cover Electro Comfort Electrobrush SEB 217 3 For the intensive vacuuming of carpets which are subject to hard wear The Electrobrush removes deep seated dirt and prevents areas of frequent use be ing trodden into a path Electro Plus Electrobrush SEB 228 In comparison to the SEB 217 3 this Electrobrush is broader and also comes with a five level a...

Page 33: ...h SHB 30 For dusting radiators narrow shelves and crevices Mattress tool SMD 10 For vacuuming upholstery mattresses cushions curtains covers etc Crevice nozzle 12 300 mm SFD 10 Extra long crevice nozzle for cleaning in folds crevices and corners Crevice nozzle 22 560 mm SFD 20 Flexible crevice nozzle for vacuuming hard to reach places Upholstery nozzle 7 1 2 190 mm SPD 10 Extra wide upholstery noz...

Page 34: ... Scout RX2 will be warranted for two 2 years There is no warranty for the Scout RX1 or Scout RX2 used for commercial purposes Thereafter this Limited Warranty shall be null and void What is not covered by this Warranty This warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by or resulting from repairs service or alterations to the product or any of its parts or accessories which have been performed...

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Page 36: ...er Miele Limited Headquarters and Miele Centre 800 843 7231 609 419 4298 Technical Service Support Phone Fax TechnicalService mieleusa com 161 Four Valley Drive Vaughan ON L4K 4V8 www miele ca 800 999 1360 888 586 8056 Customer Care Centre Phone customercare miele ca 800 565 6435 905 532 2272 International Headquarters Miele Cie KG Carl Miele Straße 29 33332 Gütersloh Germany Complete C3 SGFE0 501...

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