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Operating instructions

Vacuum cleaners

S 360 - S 388

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 standard
models S 360 - S 388 as well as to other
S 300 series vacuum cleaners which are
distinguished by names rather than numbers.

M.-Nr. 07 324 010

en - GB

Summary of Contents for S 300 Series

Page 1: ...mage 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 360 S 388 as well as to other S 300 series vacuum cleaners which are distinguished by names rather than numbers M Nr 07 324 010 en GB ...

Page 2: ...n and off 16 Regulating the suction 17 Opening the air inlet valve 17 Park system 18 Transportation and storage 18 Dustbag change indicator 19 Maintenance and care When to change the dustbag and filters 20 Purchasing new dustbags and filters 22 Ordering the correct dustbags and filters 22 To replace the dustbag and filters 23 Changing the thread lifters 25 Cleaning and care Problem solving guide A...

Page 3: ...d 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 your applianc...

Page 4: ...Some models are supplied with a Miele Electrobrush or Turbobrush as standard not illustrated These brushes are supplied with their own operating instructions Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...ir inlet valve lLocking button mTelescopic tube nHose connector oDust compartment lid catch pSlide control qDust compartment filter for motor protection rDustbag sSocket for Electro brush tFloorhead uCarrying handle vParking attachment The illustration shows the maximum number of features available on these Miele vacuum cleaners Those features marked depend on the model and may vary or not be avai...

Page 6: ...ct 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 are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it correctly by a person responsible for their safety Safety with children This vacuum cleaner is not a toy To avoid the risk of injury do ke...

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: ...p com 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 ri...

Page 9: ... the hose connector 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: ...ure that the two arrows point towards each other Adjusting the telescopic suction tube depending on model 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 see arrow to release the tubes and adjust to the required height Preparing for use 10 ...

Page 11: ...ecommend 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 Vacuum carpets and rugs with the brush retracted Press the foot control ö Clean hard flooring which is not susceptible to scratching with the brush protruding Press the foot control ä Electrobrush Turbobrush Some models may be sup...

Page 12: ...vice nozzle Dusting brush Upholstery nozzle These tools are stored in the special compartment in the vacuum cleaner and can be put back after use To open the accessories compartment 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: ...the suction tube Floorhead For general use and also for cleaning stairs For safety reasons when vacuuming stairs it is best to start at the bottom of the stairs and move upwards Crevice nozzle depending on model For cleaning in folds crevices or corners Using the accessories 13 ...

Page 14: ...ting boards ornate or carved articles etc The head of the dusting brush can be swivelled to attain the best cleaning position Upholstery nozzle For cleaning upholstery mattresses cushions curtains covers etc Using the accessories 14 ...

Page 15: ...approx 5 5 metres Warning If vacuuming for 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 Operation 15 ...

Page 16: ...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 underside of the handle Please make sure that you keep your hand in constant contact with this metal strip during vacuuming Operation 16...

Page 17: ...d runners d for energy saving daily use e lightly soiled rugs and fitted carpets f heavily soiled hard flooring and for intensive cleaning of carpets Turn the rotary selector manually to the suction power setting you require Opening the air inlet valve Opening the air inlet valve reduces the suction power quickly for brief periods e g to prevent damage to the fringes of a rug when moving from clea...

Page 18: ...loorhead into the parking attachment at the back the vacuum cleaner Transportation and storage Stand the vacuum cleaner upright when it is not being used and during storage Fit the floorhead into the parking attachment on the side of the vacuum cleaner This makes the cleaner easier to carry or store Operation 18 ...

Page 19: ... 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 20: ...enuine Miele approved dustbags and filters The use of non Miele approved dustbags and accessories could invalidate your warranty and cause damage to your product When to change the dustbag and filters Dustbag Change the dustbag when the colour marker in the dustbag change indicator fills the display Exhaust filter Depending on model your vacuum cleaner will be fitted as standard with one of the fo...

Page 21: ... from the dust collected in the dustbag It helps to prevent a build up of odours It is also a particle filter conforming to EN 1822 HEPA Classification 12 and is able to filter out very fine particles and micro organisms Vacuum cleaners equipped with this exhaust filter are particularly suitable for allergy sufferers and those concerned with a high level of hygiene Do not use aroma capsules in you...

Page 22: ...dustbags for this vacuum cleaner ask for bags with the code F J M A SUPER air clean exhaust filter and a dust compartment filter are supplied with every packet of Miele dustbags If you wish to purchase exhaust filters or dust compartment filters separately please quote the model number of your appliance when ordering to ensure you get the correct items You can replace the exhaust filter supplied w...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...way up Lower and secure the filter frame back into position Replacing the ACTIVE air clean filter Open the dust compartment lid Unclip the used ACTIVE air clean filter and take it out Place the new filter into position and press it in so that it engages at the back and then close the catch Replacing the ACTIVE HEPA filter Open the dust compartment lid Unclip the used ACTIVE HEPA filter and take it...

Page 25: ...eplace them if the pile has worn down Use a knife or similar object to remove them from the slots Fit the new thread lifters If thread or hair has wound around the bearing on the floorhead roller aRelease the bearing with bayonet fitting using a coin bPress the bearing out and remove cTake out the roller Remove any threads and hair replace the roller and refit the bearing Replacement parts are ava...

Page 26: ...Cloth A microfibre E Cloth is available from Miele 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 compartmen...

Page 27: ...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 After sales service In the event of a fault that you cannot easily remedy please contact your Miele Dealer or t...

Page 28: ...larly suitable for the intensive cleaning of heavily soiled textile floor surfaces It is very effective at removing deep seated dirt and preventing areas of frequent use being trodden into a path Turbobrush STB 205 3 The Turbobrush is particularly suitable for vacuuming cut pile carpeting The brush is operated by the suction power of the vacuum cleaner It has a rotating brush and is very effective...

Page 29: ...r surfaces which are susceptible to scratching such as laminate floor The parquet floor brush can be cleaned with the vacuum cleaner using the crevice nozzle if necessary ALLERGOTEC 3 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 acc...

Page 30: ... is suitable for particularly delicate objects Radiator brush For cleaning radiators narrow shelves and crevices Attach the radiator brush to the crevice nozzle Crevice nozzle 300 mm For cleaning in folds crevices or corners Optional accessories 30 ...

Page 31: ...s 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 31 ...

Page 32: ... 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 are supplied in a carry case This set does not include the 3 m long suction...

Page 33: ... ACTIVE HEPA filter The ACTIVE HEPA filter is a special combi filter containing charcoal which absorbs odours from the dust collected in the dustbag It helps to prevent the build up of odours Do not use aroma capsules in your cleaner if you use this filter The charcoal in the filter will absorb their aroma rendering them ineffective It is also a particle filter conforming to EN 1822 HEPA Classific...

Page 34: ...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 ...

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Page 36: ...M Nr 07 324 010 00 Alteration rights reseved S 360 S 388 1708 ...

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