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Turn off the vacuum and unplug

it before performing any
maintenance work.

Vacuum cleaner and accessories

External surfaces of the vacuum
cleaner and accessories can be
cleaned with a slightly damp cloth or
with a cleaner suitable for plastics.

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Do not use abrasive, glass or all

purpose cleaners! They will damage
the surface.

Dust compartment

The dust compartment can, if
necessary, be cleaned using a

dry

cloth, dusting brush or a second
vacuum to suck out any dust.

Monitor the change dustbag indicator
and inspect all filters regularly. Clean or
replace them when necessary
according to these Operating
Instructions.

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Do not submerge the vacuum in

water! If moisture gets into the
appliance there is the risk of an
electric shock.

Cleaning and care

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Summary of Contents for S 4000

Page 1: ...Operating instructions Vacuum cleaner S 4000 To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation and use UV M Nr 06 579 360 ...

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Page 3: ...acing the exhaust filter 30 Exhaust filter change indicator 31 Replacing the SUPER air clean filter 32 Replacing the ActiveAirClean Plus filter and the Active HEPA Plus filter 33 Replacing one type of filter with another 34 When to change the dust compartment filter motor protection 35 Replacing the dust compartment filter motor protection 35 When to change the radio handpiece battery 35 How to ch...

Page 4: ...cian Connecting the vacuum cleaner to a higher voltage than indicated in these instructions may result in damage to the vacuum cleaner or injury To reduce the risk of electric shock this appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact...

Page 5: ... to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when used near children Do not pull or carry by the cord use the cord as a handle close a door on the cord or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners Do not run the appliance over the cord Keep the cord away from heated surfaces Do not unplug by pulling on the cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Do not handle the plug or vacuum with wet ...

Page 6: ... See Maintenance and care for instructions on how to insert the dustbag and filters If a dustbag has not been inserted the dust compartment cover will not close Do not use force Unwind the cord completely to aid the vacuum in dissipating heat A temperature limiter automatically switches off the vacuum cleaner if it gets too hot see Frequently asked questions On the underside of the vacuum handpiec...

Page 7: ...attempt to reuse them Do not use the vacuum without an accessory attached The rim could be damaged and injuries could result from sharp edges Maintenance and care A damaged power cord must only be replaced with a genuine Miele cord by an authorized service agent Clean only with a dry or slightly damp cloth when disconnected from the power supply Never submerge in water Repairs may only be performe...

Page 8: ... equipment is operated in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or tel...

Page 9: ... à celle indiquée dans les présentes instructions vous risquez d endommager l appareil ou de vous blesser Afin de réduire le risque de choc électrique cet appareil est muni d une fiche polarisée l une des broches est plus large que l autre La fiche ne peut être insérée que d un seul côté Si vous n arrivez pas à l insérer entièrement dans la prise retournez la Si vous ne pouvez toujours pas l insér...

Page 10: ...r l appareil n utilisez pas le cordon d alimentation comme poignée ne fermez pas une porte sur le cordon d alimentation ne le passez pas sur des extrémités ou des recoins tranchants Ne passez pas l appareil sur le cordon d alimentation Veillez à ce que le cordon d alimentation ne se trouve pas à proximité de surfaces chaudes Ne tirez pas sur le cordon d alimentation pour débrancher l appareil Pour...

Page 11: ...et entretien pour les instructions d insertion du sac à poussière et des filtres Si vous n avez pas inséré un sac à poussière le couvercle du réservoir à poussière ne se refermera pas Ne le forcez pas Déroulez le cordon d alimentation jusqu au bout afin d aider l aspirateur à évacuer la chaleur L aspirateur est muni d un limiteur de température qui éteint automatiquement l appareil s il chauffe tr...

Page 12: ...pas Il n est pas recommandé d utiliser l aspirateur avec le tube seul c est à dire sans avoir raccordé un accessoire car vous pourriez en endommager le rebord et vous blesser au contact des bords coupants Entretien Si le cordon d alimentation est endommagé ne le remplacez que par un cordon d alimentation original Miele que vous pouvez vous procurer chez un agent de service technique autorisé Netto...

Page 13: ...cations Ces limites sont destinées à apporter une protection raisonnable à tout brouillage préjudiciable lorsque l équipement fonctionne dans une résidence Cet équipement génère utilise et peut irradier des fréquences radio si l installation et l utilisation ne sont pas conformes aux instructions et peut provoquer un brouillage préjudiciable aux communications radio Il n y a cependant aucune garan...

Page 14: ...with one of the following accessories which are not shown in this figure Turbobrush Rechargeable battery brush ACCU NOVA A separate Operating manual of the respective accessory is supplied with the vacuum Guide to the machine 14 ...

Page 15: ...g handle l Floor tool m Transport storage holder n Dust compartment filter motor protection o Exhaust filter p Suction power selector q Standby indicator r Thermo indicator s Exhaust filter change indicator Reset button t Power cord with plug u Cord rewind switch v Park System w On Off switch x Dustbag change indicator y Elbow z Suction hose The features marked may vary or not be available dependi...

Page 16: ...t the sides of the elbow and lift the hose from the socket Connecting the handpiece and telescopic wand Insert the handpiece into the telescopic wand until it clicks Use the inlet guides to direct insertion To release the handpiece from the telescopic wand press the locking button see arrow and pull the handpiece away from the telescopic wand Before using the vacuum cleaner 16 ...

Page 17: ...he telescopic wand release button see arrow to release the tubes and adjust to the desired height Adjusting the XXL telescopic wand This telescopic wand consists of three sections which are height adjustable Pull and extend the lower section of the wand a until it clicks Press the release button if you want to retract the lower section again Press the adjustment button b to release the tubes and a...

Page 18: ...eptible to scratches use one of the special Miele floor brushes see Optional accessories Observe the cleaning instructions of the floor manufacturer To clean carpets and area rugs Press the foot switch marked ö To clean hard flooring Press the foot switch marked ä Turbobrush Rechargeable battery brush ACCU NOVA Some models have optional floor tools as accessories Please refer to the separate opera...

Page 19: ...an ActiveAirClean Plus or Active HEPA Plus exhaust filter as standard The filter frame is required to replace one of these filters with a SUPER air clean filter see Maintenance and care Replacing one type of filter with another Accessory clip The accessory clip can be attached to the handpiece Standard floor brush The standard floor brush can be used for normal cleaning of carpets rugs hard surfac...

Page 20: ...olstery mattresses cushions curtains covers etc Dust brush with natural bristles For cleaning moldings decorative or carved items etc The head of the dusting brush can be swivelled to attain the best cleaning position For dusting particularly delicate objects Using the included accessories 20 ...

Page 21: ...ed outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not alter the plug in any way Danger of overheating and damage Rewinding Unplug the vacuum from the outlet Press the rewind switch briefly and the power cord will rewind automatically Press the rewind switch again to stop the rewinding Hold the plug so th...

Page 22: ...played by the indicator light While vacuuming The vacuum cleaner can also stand on its end for vacuuming stairs drapes etc To prevent static electricity your hand must touch the metal inlay on the underside of the vacuum handpiece Be certain to continuously touch this inlay when vacuuming fine dust flour or sawdust as these materials are more likely to create a static discharge To further prevent ...

Page 23: ...e what each setting is suitable for a curtains lightweight fabrics b upholstery cushions c thick pile carpets rugs and runners d energy saving daily use e lightly soiled textured carpets f textured hard flooring and intensive cleaning of carpets Operation 23 ...

Page 24: ...n power setting is illuminated Press the control to select a higher setting Press the control to select a lower setting at the radio handpiece Press the controls until the desired suction power is shown in the vacuum display on the canister Press the control to select a higher setting Press the control to select a lower setting Every push of a button at the handpiece is displayed by the indicator ...

Page 25: ...e The air inlet valve is designed to provide a quick convenient reduction of suction power e g when moving from a carpet to an area rug Open the air inlet valve far enough to reduce the power Opening the air inlet valve reduces the power to the tool being used Operation 25 ...

Page 26: ...floor brushes Insert the lower clip of the floor brush into the slot on the end of the vacuum cleaner from above Transport and storage For easier transportation and storage stand the vacuum cleaner vertically Insert both clips of the floor brush into the two point holder on the side of the vacuum This makes the vacuum easy to carry and store Transport and storage 26 ...

Page 27: ...bags could cause damage to the vacuum cleaner Purchasing new dustbags and filters Replacement dustbags and filters can be purchased from your local Miele Dealer Which dustbags and filters are the right ones Order original Miele dustbags with the letters F J M A SUPER air clean exhaust filter and a dust compartment filter are supplied with every box of Miele dustbags If you wish to purchase exhaust...

Page 28: ...hanged How the dustbag change indicator works The dustbag change indicator is designed to show when the bag is full of common household dust and to measure the amount of air flow through the dustbag Normal household dust is a mixture of dust hair carpet fluff threads sand etc However if fine dust such as drill dust sand plaster or flour is vacuumed the pores of the dustbag will become blocked The ...

Page 29: ...t will go into the dustbag holder Do not unfold the dustbag when taking it out of the box Keeping it folded will prevent it from getting caught when the dust compartment lid is closed Close the dust compartment lid until it clicks into place Take care not to catch the dust bag in the lid A empty operation barrier will block the dust compartment lid from closing if no dustbag is inserted or if it i...

Page 30: ...very box of Miele dustbags It should be replaced each time a new box of bags is started ActiveAirClean Plus or the Active HEPA Plus filter An ActiveAirClean Plus or Active HEPA Plus filter should be changed approximately once a year Change the filter sooner if it is obviously soiled or no longer effective It is helpful to note the date directly on the filter as a reminder for when to next change i...

Page 31: ...e The vacuum cleaner can still be used with the exhaust filter indicator lit However the suction power will be reduced as will the effectiveness of the filter if it is not replaced If a SUPER air clean filter a is being used the filter change indicator can be disregarded but should be reset when it does light The indicator goes out when the reset button is pressed You can replace the exhaust filte...

Page 32: ...st compartment lid Open the filter frame and remove the used SUPER air clean filter with the clean corner see arrow Insert the new filter Close the filter frame Close the dust compartment lid firmly until it clicks into place Maintenance and care 32 ...

Page 33: ...lose the dust compartment lid firmly until it clicks into place Resetting the filter change indicator The filter change indicator Reset button must be reset each time the filter is replaced To do this the vacuum cleaner must be plugged in Press and hold the filter change indicator light until it goes out The display is now reset Maintenance and care 33 ...

Page 34: ...filter 2 If you use SUPER air clean filter a you must insert it into the filter frame Filter frame see Using the included accessories The ActiveAirClean Plus filter can be used instead of the Active HEPA Plus filter and vice versa without any changes Remember to reset the filter change indicator with the Reset button after every filter change The indicator will go out when the reset button is pres...

Page 35: ...ld filter and replace with a new one Close the filter frame When to change the radio handpiece battery Every 18 months Keep a 3 V lithium battery handy The vacuum can still be used if the battery is weak or not inserted at all The vacuum will operate continuously on the maximum suction power How to change the radio handpiece battery Lift the battery compartment lid and take the old battery out Ple...

Page 36: ...ers Use a knife or similar object to remove the thread catchers from the slots Insert the new thread catchers Servicing the floor roller Use a coin to release the roller pin and take it out a Push and take out the roller axle b Take out the roller c Remove all threads hair etc and reassemble the parts in the reverse order Spare parts are available from your Miele dealer or from the Miele Maintenan...

Page 37: ...r all purpose cleaners They will damage the surface Dust compartment The dust compartment can if necessary be cleaned using a dry cloth dusting brush or a second vacuum to suck out any dust Monitor the change dustbag indicator and inspect all filters regularly Clean or replace them when necessary according to these Operating Instructions Do not submerge the vacuum in water If moisture gets into th...

Page 38: ... block the suction tube or when the filter bag is full or contains particles of fine dust A heavily soiled exhaust or dust compartment filter can also be the cause of overheating Turn off the vacuum cleaner using the On Off switch Unwind the full length of the power cord Allow the vacuum to cool down for 30 minutes After sales service In the event of a problem that you can not fix yourself please ...

Page 39: ...s Observe the cleaning instructions of the floor manufacturer Turbobrush STB 205 3 The Turbobrush is intended for cleaning short to medium pile carpeting It is mechanically driven by the suction power of the vacuum In addition to dust particles it also removes stubbornly adhered threads hairs fluff etc Observe the cleaning instructions of the floor manufacturer Hand Turbobrush STB 101 The Hand Tur...

Page 40: ... g tiles and stone floors Parquet floor brush SBB Parquet 3 Special brush with natural bristles intended for cleaning parquet and laminate floors especially those susceptible to scratching Universal brush For dusting books shelves etc Optional accessories 40 ...

Page 41: ... For dusting particularly delicate objects Radiator brush only usable with the crevice nozzle For cleaning radiators narrow shelves or crevices Mattress tool For cleaning deep crevices mattresses and upholstery Optional accessories 41 ...

Page 42: ...furniture and ornaments models etc Accessory set consists of Micro hose with combi nozzle crevice nozzle and dust brush Micro dust brush Micro crevice nozzle Extension CarClean Set Plus Specially designed for cleaning car interiors Accessory set consists of Hand Turbobrush Microhose with combi nozzle Crevice tool 12 300 mm Accessory carrying case 10 ft 3 m long suction hose and holder Optional acc...

Page 43: ...AirClean Plus and the SUPER air clean filter Active HEPA Plus Filter The Active HEPA Plus filter combines activated charcoal and HEPA filtration in one The active charcoal layer absorbs odors from the dust collected in the dustbag Vacuum cleaners equipped with this exhaust filter are particularly suitable for allergy sufferers and those concerned with a high level of hygiene because of its ability...

Page 44: ...lastic wrappings bags etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children These items pose a danger of suffocation Disposing of the dustbag and filters Genuine Miele dustbags and filters are made of environmentally friendly materials They can be thrown out with the household trash provided the vacuum has been used only for normal household dust Caring for the environment 44 ...

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