Miele HS16, Operating Instructions Manual

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Fault resolution

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
troubleshooting, switch the appli-
ance off at the wall socket and un-
plug it.
Cleaning the pre-filter (Fig. 34 + 35)
The pre-filter is located at the rear of the
dust container.
This should be cleaned if it is obviously
dirty.
 Remove the dust container.

Release the handle of the pre-filter
and remove the pre-filter.
 Rinse the pre-filter under cold running
water.
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Risk of damage caused by incor-
rect cleaning.
The pre-filter can become damaged
and be less effective as a result.
Do not use washing-up liquid or any
pointed or sharp-edged objects to
clean the filter. Dry the pre-filter care-
fully after cleaning.

Replace the dry pre-filter in the dust
container and lock the handle.
 Replace the dust container in the va-
cuum cleaner.
Cleaning the fine dust filter
manually (Fig. 36–41)
Allow a drying time of 24 hours.
 Remove the dust container.
 Release the fine dust container from
the vacuum cleaner in the direction of
the arrow and remove it.
 Run a little water into the opening at
the top of the fine dust container.
 Gently shake the fine dust container
back and forth.
This will rinse out the dust.
 Shake to empty the water out.

Turn the upper part in the direction of
the arrow so that the marking is
pointing to the
 symbol.
This releases the upper part.
 Carefully lift the fine dust filter up-
wards and out of the fine dust con-
tainer.
 Rinse the outside of the fine dust filter
under cold running water.

Risk of damage caused by incor-
rect cleaning.
The fine dust filter can become dam-
aged and be less effective as a res-
ult.
Do not clean the inside of the fine
dust filter. Do not use washing-up li-
quid or any pointed or sharp-edged
objects to clean the filter. Do not
brush the fine dust filter. After clean-
ing, allow the fine dust filter to dry for
a minimum of 24 hours.

Clean the fine dust filter container
with water and mild washing-up li-
quid.

Dry the fine dust filter container thor-
oughly.