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Parking system

The parking system allows you to
conveniently park the vacuum cleaner
during pauses.

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Slot the floorhead into the parking
attachment at the back of the vacuum
cleaner.

If the vacuum cleaner is on a sloping
surface, e.g. a ramp, retract the
suction tube fully.
- Do not use the park system with an
EasyLock suction tube.

Storage

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Stand the vacuum cleaner upright
when it is not being used and when it
is being stored.

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Retract the telescopic tube
completely, then slot the floorhead
downwards into the parking
attachment on the vacuum cleaner.

^

If your vacuum cleaner has a
telescopic tube, retract it fully so that
it takes up less room for storage.

If your vacuum cleaner has an
EasyLock suction tube, you can store it
as follows:

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Press the release button on the
bottom section to separate the two
sections of the suction tube.

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Push the connection piece of the top
section onto the bottom section.

Parking and storing the cleaner

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Summary of Contents for S 2111

Page 1: ... damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before using it for the first time These operating instructions apply to standard models S 2111 S 2181 and to other special models which are distinguished by names rather than numbers M Nr 09 037 340 en GB ...

Page 2: ...lters 16 When to change the dustbag 17 Replacing the dustbag 18 When to change the dust compartment filter for motor protection 19 How to change the dust compartment filter 19 When to change the Air Clean filter 19 Replacing the Air Clean filter 19 Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another 20 Replacing an Active Air Clean filter or an Active HEPA filter 20 Replacing an Active Air Clean fil...

Page 3: ...old waste as long as they have been used exclusively for general household dust Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of your old appliance remove the dustbag and all the filters and dispose of them with your normal household waste Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to...

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

Page 5: ...pActive Air Clean filter qOn Off foot control s rParking system sMains cable tFoot switch for automatic cable rewind uDustbag change indicator vAccessories holder with three accessories wSuction hose Underneath suction tube holder not illustrated Those features marked depend on the model and may vary or not be available on your model Optional accessories Miele accessories including floorheads filt...

Page 6: ...eaner is not intended for outdoor use The vacuum cleaner must only be used for domestic household purposes to vacuum dry floor surfaces Do not use on people or animals Any other usage modification or alteration is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous This appliance is not intended for use by people with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or kn...

Page 7: ...off at the wall socket and unplug it Do not let the vacuum cleaner get wet Clean only with a dry cloth or slightly damp cloth when disconnected from the mains supply Repairs should only be carried out by a Miele authorised service technician Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work Correct use Floor attachments ac...

Page 8: ...t 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 Use only genuine original Miele dustbags filters accessories and optional accessories This will ensure optimum performance of the appliance throughout its life The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect use or ope...

Page 9: ...tor securely into the handle making sure it clicks into position Your vacuum cleaner is fitted with one of the following suction tubes depending on model see Description of the appliance EasyLock suction tube Telescopic suction tube Connecting the EasyLock suction tube sections Take the section with the connecting piece insert it into the other section and turn it clockwise or anti clockwise until...

Page 10: ...ease the handle from the suction tube press the release button and pull the handle away from the suction tube To adjust the telescopic suction tube One part of the telescopic tube is packed inside the other and can be adjusted to suit your height for comfortable vacuum cleaning Press the telescopic tube release button to release the tubes and adjust to the required height Preparing for use 10 ...

Page 11: ... The floorhead can be used for all normal cleaning of carpets and rugs It can also be used with the brush protruding to vacuum hard flooring It is important to observe the flooring manufacturer s cleaning and care instructions Vacuum carpets and rugs with the brush retracted Press the foot control Clean hard flooring which is not susceptible to scratching with the brush protruding Press the foot c...

Page 12: ...ng downwards to the suction hose where it joins the handle Make sure it clicks into position eDepending on model your vacuum cleaner may be supplied with an Active Air Clean filter or an Active HEPA filter which can be fitted instead of the standard Air Clean filter see Maintenance and care Fitting a different type of exhaust filter Floorhead For general use and also for vacuuming stairs Warning F...

Page 13: ...t switch briefly The cable will rewind automatically To switch on and off Press the On Off foot control s Warning When vacuuming especially fine dust e g sawdust sand plaster flour talcum powder etc electrostatic charges build up naturally Under certain conditions these charges will be released To avoid the unpleasant effects of these discharges a metal inlay has been incorporated into the undersi...

Page 14: ...arpets rugs and runners for energy saving vacuuming this setting is also very quiet loop pile carpets hard flooring and for intensive cleaning of carpets Turn the suction power selector manually to the suction power setting you require Opening the air inlet valve 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 t...

Page 15: ...ght when it is not being used and when it is being stored Retract the telescopic tube completely then slot the floorhead downwards into the parking attachment on the vacuum cleaner If your vacuum cleaner has a telescopic tube retract it fully so that it takes up less room for storage If your vacuum cleaner has an EasyLock suction tube you can store it as follows Press the release button on the bot...

Page 16: ... from paper or paper based materials or dustbags with a cardboard collar or dustbags that do not carry the Original Miele logo can seriously damage the vacuum cleaner and invalidate the warranty Purchasing new dustbags and filters Original Miele dustbags and filters can be ordered from your Miele Dealer from Miele or online at Ordering the correct dustbags and filters Only use original Miele G N d...

Page 17: ...nge indicator works The indicator is designed to measure the air permeability of a dustbag containing a mixture of household dust made up of dust hair carpet fibre threads grit etc However if the vacuum cleaner has been used to suck up fine dust such as plaster brick dust cement or flour the pores of the dustbag become blocked very quickly This affects the air permeability of the bag and the marke...

Page 18: ...the dustbag out by the grip next to the self closing flap on the collar Replacing the dustbag b Fit the new dustbag into the holder as far as it will go Leave it folded up when you take it out of the box It should be unfolded in the dust compartment Close the dust compartment lid securely making sure it clicks into position Take care not to trap the dustbag when doing so Warning The lid will not c...

Page 19: ... lid When to change the Air Clean filter Replace this filter every time you start a new packet of Miele dustbags An Air Clean exhaust filter and a dust compartment filter are supplied with every packet of Miele dustbags Replacing the Air Clean filter Do not use more than one exhaust filter at a time Open the inner lid Unclip the filter grille and raise it upwards as far as it will go Grasp the use...

Page 20: ... filter grille first need to be removed and the new type of filter then fitted instead Replacing an Active Air Clean filter or an Active HEPA filter These types of filter need to be changed approx once a year Make a note of the date on the filter Replacing an Active Air Clean filter or an Active HEPA filter Open the dust compartment lid Lift out the old exhaust filter a Replace it with the new fil...

Page 21: ...Check them from time to time if the pile has worn down Replacing the thread lifters Use a knife or similar object to remove the thread lifters from the slots Fit new thread lifters Replacement parts are available from your Miele dealer or from Miele see back cover for contact details Maintenance and care 21 ...

Page 22: ...cket and unplug it After removing the cause wait for approx 20 30 minutes to allow the vacuum cleaner to cool down It can then be switched on again Service In the event of a fault that you cannot easily remedy please contact your Miele Dealer or the nearest Miele Service Department see address on back page Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact...

Page 23: ...ection to a 230 240 V 50 Hz a c single phase supply Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug as ...

Page 24: ...Alteration rights reserved S 2111 S 2181 2911 M Nr 09 037 340 01 ...

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