Miele S 240 series Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Operating instructions

Vacuum cleaners

S 240 / S 290 series

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage
to the appliance, it is

essential

to read these

instructions before using it for the first time.

These operating instructions apply to
S 240 / S 290 series vacuum cleaners
as well as to other models
which are distinguished by
names rather than numbers.

M.-Nr. 05 783 431

en - GB

Summary of Contents for S 240 series

Page 1: ...dents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before using it for the first time These operating instructions apply to S 240 S 290 series vacuum cleaners as well as to other models which are distinguished by names rather than numbers M Nr 05 783 431 en GB ...

Page 2: ...ting the suction 15 Opening the air inlet valve 16 Transportation and storage 17 Park system 17 Dustbag change indicator 18 Maintenance and care When to change the dustbag and filters 19 Purchasing new dustbags and filters 19 Ordering the correct dustbags and filters 19 To replace the dustbag and filters 20 Changing the thread lifters 22 Cleaning and care Problem solving guide After sales service ...

Page 3: ... materials and can be disposed of with the normal household waste as long as they have been used exclusively for general household dust Disposal of your old appliance Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of ...

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

Page 5: ...st compartment lid catch 9 Hand piece 10 Air inlet valve 11 Locking button 12 Suction tube 13 Slide control 14 Fold out suction tube holder 15 Carrying handle 16 Park system 17 Floorhead 18 Dustbag 19 Dust compartment filter for motor protection 20 Exhaust filter SUPER air clean Those features marked depend on the model and may vary or not be available on your model Description of the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...ncorrect use of the appliance This vacuum cleaner is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for their safety Safety with children This vacuum cleaner is not a toy To avoid the risk of injury do keep chi...

Page 7: ... cannot be held liable for unauthorised work It is important to switch the vacuum cleaner off before changing over accessories and floorheads especially an Electro or Turbobrush Do not let the vacuum cleaner get wet Clean only with a dry cloth or slightly damp cloth when disconnected from the mains supply If moisture gets into the appliance there is a risk of electric shock Correct use To avoid th...

Page 8: ...le co uk The Miele Electrobrush is a motor driven accessory for use only with Miele vacuum cleaners The cleaner must not be used with an electrobrush produced by another manufacturer To avoid the risk of injury when vacuuming with a Miele Electrobrush or Turbobrush do not touch the rotating roller brush It is not advisable to vacuum directly with the handle i e without an accessory attached as the...

Page 9: ...and lift the hose from the socket Connecting the suction hose and the suction tube Fit the hand piece of the suction hose into the suction tube and turn clockwise or anti clockwise until they lock together with a click To release the hand piece from the suction tube press the locking button see arrow and pull the hand piece away from the suction tube Preparing for use 9 ...

Page 10: ... required height Connecting the suction tube sections depending on model Both sections of the suction tube have locating arrows When connecting the two sections ensure that the two arrows point to each other Fitting the tube holder depending on model Fit the tube holder to the suction tube and fold it in until needed When the tube holder is folded out it can be used to secure the suction tube comp...

Page 11: ...ed with the brush protruding to vacuum hard flooring For hard flooring such as stone and parquet we recommend using one of the special Miele floor brushes see Optional accessories It is also important to observe the flooring manufacturer s cleaning and care instructions Setting the floorhead to suit the type of flooring Vacuum carpets and rugs with the brush retracted Press the foot switch to the ...

Page 12: ...ypes of cleaning Crevice nozzle Upholstery nozzle These tools are stored in a special compartment integrated in the vacuum cleaner and can be put back after use Press the release button and the lid will open Take out the accessory you require Press down firmly on the lid to close it Accessories supplied 12 ...

Page 13: ...ece or as required to the suction tube Floorhead For general use and also for cleaning stairs Crevice nozzle For cleaning in folds crevices or corners Upholstery nozzle For cleaning upholstery mattresses cushions curtains covers etc Accessories supplied 13 ...

Page 14: ... longer than 30 minutes the mains cable must be pulled out to its fullest extent Otherwise there is a danger of overheating and damage Rewinding Switch off at the wall socket and remove the plug Press the rewind switch The cable will rewind automatically Switching on and off To switch the vacuum cleaner on or off Press the On Off switch Operation 14 ...

Page 15: ...that you keep your hand in constant contact with this metal strip during vacuuming Regulating the suction for models with a rotary selector The suction power can be regulated to suit the type of flooring The higher the wattage the more powerful the suction Reducing the suction power reduces the amount of effort required to manoeuvre the floorhead Setting the suction power selector according to the...

Page 16: ...s the suction power quickly for brief periods e g to prevent damage to the fringes of a rug when moving from cleaning a carpeted floor to a rug or to prevent something being vacuumed up by mistake Open the air inlet valve far enough to reduce the suction power The floorhead will be easier to manoeuvre Close the valve when you are ready to use full power again Operation 16 ...

Page 17: ...ube holder on the suction tube and attach it to the vacuum cleaner If the tube holder is in an unsuitable position it can be moved along the suction tube and turned as required Park system A Park system has been designed for conveniently parking the vacuum cleaner during pauses Fit the floorhead into the parking attachment on the vacuum cleaner Operation 17 ...

Page 18: ... one How the dustbag change indicator works The indicator is designed to measure the air permeability of a dustbag containing common household dust Normal household dust would contain a mixture of dust hair carpet fluff 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 Th...

Page 19: ...ge the dustbag and filters Dustbag Change the dustbag when the colour marker in the dustbag change indicator fills the display Exhaust filter SUPER air clean Replace the SUPER air clean filter every time you start a new packet of dustbags Dust compartment filter for motor protection This filter is designed to last a long time It will need changing if it is heavily soiled for instance in the event ...

Page 20: ...when the dustbag is removed to prevent any dust escaping It can then be disposed of with the normal household waste as long as it has only been used for vacuuming up normal household dust Do not unfold the new bag when you take it out of the packet This way it will not get trapped when you shut the dust compartment lid again To insert a new dustbag push the collar securely into the frame as far as...

Page 21: ...s A SUPER air clean filter is supplied with every packet of Miele dustbags Open the filter frame Take hold of the used SUPER air clean filter by the clean unsoiled section see arrow and take it out Replace it with a new SUPER air clean filter It can be inserted either way up Close the filter frame Dust compartment filter for motor protection Open the dust compartment lid Take out the old filter an...

Page 22: ... to remove them from the slots Fit the new thread lifters If threads or hair have wound round the bearing on the floorhead roller 1 Release the lever from the bearing 2 Take the bearing out of the roller 3 Take out the roller Remove all threads and hair etc then replace the individual parts in the correct order Spare parts are available from your Miele dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Departme...

Page 23: ...Spare Parts Department Part Number 98013530 which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel glass plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals It can be washed 300 times Warning Do not use abrasive cleaners glass cleaners or all purpose cleaners Because of their chemical composition they could cause serious damage to plastic components Dust compartment The dust compartment can i...

Page 24: ...lock the suction tube or when the dustbag is full or contains particles of fine dust A heavily soiled exhaust or dust compartment filter can also be the cause of overheating Switch off the vacuum cleaner using the On Off switch After removing the cause wait for a period of approx 20 30 minutes to allow the vacuum cleaner to cool down It can then be switched on again Problem solving guide 24 ...

Page 25: ...artment see back cover for contact details When contacting your Dealer or the Miele Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes After sales service 25 ...

Page 26: ...ing The brush is operated by the suction power of the vacuum cleaner It has a rotating brush and is very effective at picking up thread hairs and fluff Hand held Turbobrush The hand held Turbobrush is intended for vacuuming upholstery mattresses car seats carpeted stairs and other areas inaccessible to the standard Turbobrush ACCU NOVA floorhead The ACCU NOVA floorhead is driven by a separate moto...

Page 27: ... a 3 m long suction hose with hose clip CarClean Set Vario The CarClean Set Vario has been designed as an accessory for Miele and non Miele cylinder vacuum cleaners for valeting the interior of cars It consists of Hand held Turbobrush Micro hose with combination nozzle crevice nozzle and dusting brush Crevice nozzle 300 mm Adapter for connecting the accessories to a non Miele vacuum cleaner These ...

Page 28: ...ces which are susceptible to scratching such as laminate flooring The parquet floor brush can be cleaned with the vacuum cleaner using the crevice nozzle if necessary ALLERGOTEC floorhead The level of cleanliness of the floor shows in a colour traffic light display when vacuuming The ALLERGOTEC floorhead is designed specially for the daily hygienic cleaning of all floor surfaces Optional accessori...

Page 29: ...ach the radiator brush to the crevice nozzle Dusting brush For cleaning skirting boards ornate or carved articles etc The head of the dusting brush can be swivelled to attain the best cleaning position Universal brush For dusting books shelves etc Optional accessories 29 ...

Page 30: ...roSet This set is specially designed for cleaning small objects and difficult to reach areas such as PC keyboards stereo equipment intricately carved furniture and ornaments models etc It consists of Micro hose with combination nozzle crevice nozzle and dusting brush Micro dusting brush Micro crevice nozzle Angled extension Optional accessories 30 ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...Alteration rights reserved S 240 S 290 1107 M Nr 05 783 431 04 ...

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