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Disposal of the packing mate-
rial

The box and packaging material are
designed to protect the appliance dur-
ing shipping and are biodegradable
and recyclable. Please dispose of
these items as you would any other re-
cyclable products.

Disposal of an old vacuum
cleaner

Before discarding an old vacuum
cleaner, please cut off the power cord
to render it inoperative and child resis-
tant. Old vacuum cleaners may contain
materials that can be reused or recy-
cled. Consult your local waste removal
company or recycling center for the
proper way to dispose of an old vac-
uum.

Disposal of the dustbag and fil-
ters

Genuine Miele dustbags and filters are
made from environmentally friendly ma-
terials. They can be thrown out with
your household trash, provided the vac-
uum has not been used on restricted
materials.

Help protect our environment

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Summary of Contents for S 140

Page 1: ...Operating Manual Upright Vacuum Cleaner This operating manual UV is to be used for vacuum models S140 S157 M Nr 05 637 900 ...

Page 2: ... 16 Turning the vacuum On and Off 17 Adjusting the suction 17 Setting the rug and floor tool for the type of floor being vacuumed 18 Parking and storing the vacuum cleaner 19 Maintenance and care 20 Suction Level Indicator 21 When should the dustbag and filters be changed 22 Where to purchase dustbags and filters 22 Replacing the dustbag 23 Replacing the dust compartment filter 24 Replacing the SU...

Page 3: ...ut off the power cord to render it inoperative and child resis tant Old vacuum cleaners may contain materials that can be reused or recy cled Consult your local waste removal company or recycling center for the proper way to dispose of an old vac uum Disposal of the dustbag and fil ters Genuine Miele dustbags and filters are made from environmentally friendly ma terials They can be thrown out with...

Page 4: ...Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...and adjustment button k Exhaust filter compartment on rear l Dust compartment filter m Dustbag n Powerbrush outlet The illustration shows all possible features available on Miele vacuum cleaners Separate operating instructions for the Powerbrush and electric hose not shown are included with models featuring these items Features marked with do not come standard with all vacuums and may not be in cl...

Page 6: ...sehold AC outlets Never use DC power sources If you are unsure of the voltage supply in your area consult a qualified electri cian Connecting the vacuum cleaner to a higher voltage than indicated on the data plate may result in damage to the vacuum cleaner and personal injury Do not leave the appliance when plugged in Unplug it from the out let when not in use and before servic ing To reduce the r...

Page 7: ...at used in printers and photocopiers can conduct electricity Do not vacuum items that are burn ing or smoking such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes Do not operate the vacuum cleaner unless a dustbag dust compart ment filter and exhaust filter are in place Use only genuine MIELE dou ble layer dustbags dust compartment filters and exhaust filters see the Maintenance and care section for in structi...

Page 8: ...ith a Turbobrush or Electrobrush if applicable to your model always unplug the machine be fore connecting or disconnecting the brush from the body of the machine Before disposing an old vacuum cut off the power cord and make it unusable to prevent children from harming themselves SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS VACUUM IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY DO NOT USE IT ON PEOPLE OR ANIMALS IMPORTANT SAF...

Page 9: ...ncendie de choc électrique ou de blessure Ne pas utiliser l aspirateur à l exté rieur ou sur des surfaces mouil lées Vérifier la tension nominale de l as pirateur avant de brancher le cor don dans une prise électrique Votre source de courant devrait correspondre à la tension nominale indiquée sur la plaque signalétique située au dessous de l aspirateur Utiliser uniquement des prises de courant CA ...

Page 10: ...cordon Garder le cordon à l écart des surfaces chaudes Ne pas débrancher l appareil en ti rant sur le cordon Tirer plutôt sur la fiche Ne pas toucher à la fiche ou à l ap pareil lorsque vous avez les mains mouillées Mettre toutes les commandes au point d arrêt avant de débrancher l aspirateur N insérer aucun objet dans les ou vertures Ne pas utiliser l appareil lorsqu une ouverture est bloquée s a...

Page 11: ... minutes que le moteur refroidisse Vous pourrez ensuite remettre l aspirateur en marche Les sacs d aspirateur Miele sont je tables et ont été conçus pour une utilisation seulement Ne pas essayer de les réutiliser Utiliser uniquement les accessoires et pièces Miele L utilisation d arti cles non fabriqués par Miele réduira l efficacité de votre appareil et peut être dangereuse Ne pas essayer d effec...

Page 12: ...ndle Lining up the square hole and the locking button insert the handle into the extension tube Gently turn the handle until it locks in place To remove the handle press and hold the locking button see arrow while gently turning and pulling off the han dle The vacuum can be used as a hand held vacuum by connecting the handle directly to the vacuum housing This allows for easier vacuuming of up hol...

Page 13: ...tly turn until it locks into place To remove the rug and floor tool press and hold the locking button and pull the rug and floor tool off of the vacuum tube Winding up the power cord When the vacuum is not in use the power cord can be wound around the two cable hooks attached to the handle and extension tube To prevent the cord from unwinding press the cord into the loocking groove of the plug see...

Page 14: ...ACTIVE air clean or HEPA filter It only needs to be used if a SUPER air clean filter is to be used instead of the ACTIVE air clean or HEPA filter see Exchanging Exhaust Filters Accessory clip standard on some models Attach the accessory clip to the tele scopic wand for easy access of the crevice nozzle and upholstery brush Attach the accessory clip a above the power cord hook b as shown Included a...

Page 15: ...Crevice tool For vacuuming in crevices corners and narrow places Upholstery nozzle For cleaning upholstery mattresses cushions curtains etc Included accessories 15 ...

Page 16: ...nd is stored inside the other and can be ad justed to suit your height for comfort able vacuum cleaning Press the slide control see arrow to release the lock Pull apart the sec tions and adjust to the desired height Plug the vacuum in Plug the vacuum into an outlet pro tected by a 15 A circuit breaker To prevent the power cord from get ting in the way or kinking while vacu uming hang the unwound c...

Page 17: ...ight weight items such as rugs or curtains Adjusting the suction depending on model Some models have an adjustable suc tion control that allows you to optimize the vacuum s performance to meet dif ferent cleaning needs The suction can be adjusted to the amount of dirt and the type of material that will be vacu umed Light weight items such as throw rugs or curtains can be vacuumed at a lower suctio...

Page 18: ...acuumed The rug and floor tool has been de signed to give excellent cleaning re sults on either carpeted or smooth floor For vacuuming carpets and rugs Set the selector to the g position For vacuuming smooth floors Set the selector to the h position Operation 18 ...

Page 19: ...re it is turned off and leaning against the wall at a safe angle To protect the bristle rings on the floor brush we suggest hanging the vacuum on a wall hook by using the hole lo cated on the bottom of the handle For longer term storage the vacuum can be hung on a wall hook from the hole located on the bottom of the han dle Parking and storing the vacuum cleaner 19 ...

Page 20: ...ilters must be changed periodically to maintain the vacuum cleaner s efficiency For best results only use genuine Miele filters and double layered dustbags type K K Technical fail ures and damage from the use of substitute inferior dustbags and fil ters will void any product warranty Different types of exhaust filters Your model could have either a a SUPER Air Clean filter b an ACTIVE Air Clean fi...

Page 21: ... reduced the bag should be changed On the other hand the dustbag may be bulging with carpet lint or pet fur yet the airflow may still be high enough to prevent the suction level indicator from registering full If this occurs the dustbag should be changed Either of these extremes can occur dur ing normal use The suction level indicator is designed to work when a mixture of the above items along wit...

Page 22: ...lter see page 20 to determine which filter is included with your vacuum SUPER air clean filter Each time you open a new pack of gen uine Miele dustbags change the filter A SUPER air clean filter is included with every box of Miele dustbags ACTIVE air clean filter About once a year or as soon as the fil ter no longer absorbs odors This filter is sold separately HEPA filter Every 18 months or sooner...

Page 23: ... the dustbag can be thrown out with the household trash Do not unfold the dustbag when you take it out of the box Keeping it folded will prevent it from getting caught when the dust compartment lid is closed Slide the collar of the new dustbag into the empty frame Close the dust compartment lid so that it catches The dustbag will auto matically seat itself over the vacuum intake tube inside of the...

Page 24: ...ease button and open the compartment lid A dust compartment filter is included with every pack of genuine Miele dustbags Open the filter door and replace the used filter with a new one Snap shut the filter door and close the dust compartment lid Maintenance and care 24 ...

Page 25: ...on for the ex haust filter compartment lid on the rear of the vacuum and remove the lid Remove the used filter and replace it with a new one Place the locator pins on the bottom of the lid into their respective notches and close the lid Maintenance and care 25 ...

Page 26: ...rtment lid on the rear of the vacuum and remove the lid Write the date of the next scheduled filter change on the label of the new filter Remove the used filter and replace it with the new one Place the locator pins on the bottom of the lid into their respective notches and close the lid Maintenance and care 26 ...

Page 27: ... nozzle should be replaced as soon as they appear to be worn Use a screwdriver as shown to re move the thread catcher pads from their slots Press the new pads into the rug and floor tool or the upholstery nozzle New thread catcher pads can be pur chased from any authorized Miele vac uum dealer Maintenance and care 27 ...

Page 28: ... filter a for fil ter b or c the filter frame attached to the rear of the exhaust filter compart ment lid must be removed The new fil ter should be installed in its place 2 If you want to exchange filter b or c for filter a the filter frame must be in stalled on the rear of the exhaust filter compartment lid Removing or inserting the filter frame Grasp the sides of the filter frame at the location...

Page 29: ...damp cloth or a cleaner made espe cially for plastics Never use abrasive glass or all purpose cleaners on the vacuum These cleaners may chemically re act with and damage the plastic components of the vacuum and ac cessories Dust compartment The dust compartment can be cleaned using another vacuum or a dry rag or brush Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water Maintenance and care 29 ...

Page 30: ...um Hand Turbobrush Recommended for vacuuming uphol stery mattresses car seats carpeted stairs and other areas not easily reached by the standard Turbobrush SEB 217 Powerbrush standard on some models can only be used with models having a Powerbrush outlet Recommended for cleaning and restor ing crushed pile on medium nap car peting Optional Accessories 30 ...

Page 31: ...sh for cleaning tile wood or other smooth floor sur faces Parquet brush standard on some models Special brush with real horsehair bris tles for cleaning parquet floors floor boards and flooring susceptible to scratching Optional Accessories 31 ...

Page 32: ...y cleaning of taller items such as bookshelves furniture blinds etc Vacuuming inside closets or under beds is also made easier Important When buying canister accessories for your vacuum be sure to tell your autho rized Miele vacuum dealer the correct model number of your upright so that you may purchase the correct accesso ries Optional Accessories 32 ...

Page 33: ...g brush swivels and can be turned to the angle best suited to the items being cleaned Universal brush For cleaning books shelves etc Accessory clip standard on some models Conveniently holds the crevice tool and upholstery brush on the wand of the vacuum Optional Accessories 33 ...

Page 34: ...ng radiators narrow shelves or crevices Attach the radiator brush to the crev ice tool Mattress brush For vacuuming mattresses and uphol stery Even deep crevices between mattresses can be vacuumed easily Optional Accessories 34 ...

Page 35: ...ering out 99 97 of all particles 0 0003 mm in di ameter For larger particles the filtration level is even greater Vacuum cleaners equipped with this exhaust filter are recommended for allergy sufferers or anyone wishing to avoid inhaling LDPs Lung Damaging Particles The HEPA filter is installed in place of the SUPER air clean filter Cloth dustbag If desired a reusable cloth dustbag can be used ins...

Page 36: ...s can occur anytime the airflow through the machine is impeded A full or clogged dustbag clogged filters or clogged wand or accessory can cause this safety feature to activate If this oc curs turn off the vacuum and check for any blockages After 20 to 30 minutes the vacuum will reset itself allowing you to turn it on and use it Safety feature 36 ...

Page 37: ... of a problem that you can not easily fix yourself please contact your authorized Miele vacuum dealer or the nearest Miele Technical Service see addresses and telephone num bers on back cover After sales service 37 ...

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Page 40: ...Alteration rights reserved 000 S 140 S157 3301 These instructions are printed on 100 chlorine free paper and are completely biodegradable ...

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