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Technical Information

S 500 & S 600 Canister Vacuums

Figure 040-2:

Carbon Brushes and Electronic

4. When installing, ensure that the plug contact (Figure 040-2, Item 2)

engages correctly.

Note:

Always replace both carbon brushes.

Warning!

Check the commutator for cord lines and burn marks.

4.4

Motor Electronic Replacement

1.  Remove the motor. See Section 040-4.1.
2.  Lever the electronic from the motor with a screwdriver; see Figure 040-2.
3.  When installing, ensure that the plug contacts (Figure 040-2, Item 3)

engage correctly.

Summary of Contents for S 500 Series

Page 1: ...TECHNICAL INFORMATION S 500 and S 600 Canister Vacuums 2011 Miele USA ...

Page 2: ...he Super Air Clean Filter 22 4 8 Replacing the Active Air Clean or Active HEPA Filter 22 4 9 Replacing One Type of Filter with Another 23 4 10 Changing the Dust Compartment Motor Protection Filter 23 4 11 Vacuum Pressure Monitor Removal 24 020 Casing Top 25 3 Fault Repair 26 3 1 Bag Change Indicator Reacts Too Late 26 3 2 Bag Change Indicator Reacts Too Early 26 3 3 Accessory Compartment Lid Diffi...

Page 3: ...ng Removal 53 4 8 Potentiometer and Indicator Light Removal S 51x 54 4 9 Potentiometer and Indicator Light Removal S 52x S 62x 55 4 10 Gear Rack Removal and Installation S 52x S 62x 56 4 11 Park System Switch Removal 57 4 12 Cap Electronic Replacement 57 040 Motor 58 4 Service 59 4 1 Motor Removal 59 4 2 Damping Plate Removal 59 4 3 Carbon Brush Removal 59 4 4 Motor Electronic Replacement 60 050 S...

Page 4: ... Adjustment Screw Counterclockwise 27 Figure 020 3 Shortening the Lid Catch Lugs 28 Figure 020 4 Accessory Compartment Lid Removal 29 Figure 020 5 Casing Top Removal 29 Figure 020 6 Casing Top Installation 30 Figure 020 7 Cover Frame Screws 31 Figure 020 8 Dust Channel Holder Screws 32 Figure 020 9 Connection Piece Removal 33 Figure 020 10 Slide Sleeve and Dust Channel Pre Assembly 34 Figure 020 1...

Page 5: ...Tabs 52 Figure 030 13 Levering Out the Foot Switch 53 Figure 030 14 Plug Housing Removal 53 Figure 030 15 Potentiometer Indicator Light Removal S 51x 54 Figure 030 16 Plug Housing S51x 54 Figure 030 17 Indicator Light and Bracket S 52x S 62x 55 Figure 030 18 Plug Housing S 52x S 62x 56 Figure 030 19 Position of Gear Rack and Cog Wheel S 52x S 62x 56 Figure 030 20 Gear Rack Removal S 52x S 62x 57 F...

Page 6: ...upply Even with the vacuum switched off supply voltage may be applied to some components Do not leave the vacuum unattended when it is plugged in Turn off and unplug the vacuum before opening the cover After work has been completed a visual as well as an operational check should always be performed 2 Cleaning and Care 2 1 Vacuums and Accessories The vacuum cleaner and other plastic components can ...

Page 7: ... Electronic Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Automatic No No No No No No On off switch for Park System No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Bag type M M F J M M M M Textile bag No No No No No No Super Air Clean filter Yes No No Yes No Yes Active Air Clean filter No Yes Yes No Yes No HEPA filter No No No No No No Active HEPA filter No No No No No No Bag change indicator Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Electric exhaust filter chan...

Page 8: ...with direct contact No No No No No No Hand turbobrush STB 101 TURBO MINI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Turbobrush STB 205 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Floor brush SBB 235 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Floor brush Parquet Parquet 2 Yes Yes Yes No No No Multi purpose brush No No No Yes Yes Yes MicroSet Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes CarClean Set Plus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Universal floor brush Natural bristle dusting bru...

Page 9: ...Air Clean filter Yes No No Yes No Active Air Clean filter No No No No No HEPA filter No No No No No Active HEPA filter No Yes Yes No Yes Bag change indicator Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Electric exhaust filter change indicator Yes Yes Yes No Yes Overheating indicator light Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Exhaust plate Filter grille No Yes No Loose No Loose Loose Yes Loose Loose Hygienic slide shutter Yes Yes Yes Yes ...

Page 10: ...ied Electrobrush SEB 217 with direct contact No No Supplied No Yes Hand turbobrush STB 101 TURBO MINI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Turbobrush STB 205 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Floor brush SBB 235 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 Yes Multi purpose brush Yes Yes Yes Yes Supplied Upholstery nozzle Dusting brush Supplied Supplied Supplied Supplied Supplied Supplied Supplied Supplied Supplied Supplied Crevice nozzle Extended crevic...

Page 11: ...f Electrical Components 1 S 51x Models Figure D 1 S 51x Component Layout 1 Accessory socket X1 7 5 Park System switch Q2 not US models 2 Cord reel W16 6 Main switch Q1 3 Fault indicator H1 3 7 Motor electronic N2 4 Motor speed control potentiometer R32 1 8 Motor M2 ...

Page 12: ...els Figure D 2 S 52x and S 53x Component Layout 1 Accessory socket X1 7 6 Park System switch Q2 2 Cord reel W16 7 Main switch Q1 3 Motor speed control potentiometer R32 1 S 52x only 8 Motor electronic 1N2 4 Fault indicator H1 3 9 Motor M2 5 Electronic control 1N1 not US models ...

Page 13: ...3 S 54x and S 55x Models Figure D 3 S 54x and S 55x Component Layout 1 Vacuum pressure monitor B9 2 S 544 S 548 only 5 Park System switch Q2 2 Accessory socket X1 7 6 Main switch Q1 3 Cord reel W16 7 Motor electronic 1N2 4 Electronic control 1N1 8 Motor M2 ...

Page 14: ...dels Figure D 4 S 62x Component Layout 1 Accessory socket X1 7 6 Park System switch Q2 2 Cord reel W16 7 Main switch Q1 3 Motor speed control potentiometer R32 1 8 Electronic power control 1N2 4 Fault indicator H1 3 9 Motor M2 5 Electronic control 1N1 not US models ...

Page 15: ...not US models 5 Park System switch Q2 2 Accessory socket X1 7 6 Main switch Q1 3 Cord reel W16 7 Electronic power control 1N2 4 Electronic control 1N1 8 Motor M2 6 Accessories The items shown in Figure D 6 are included with the vacuum cleaner Figure D 6 Accessories 1 Accessory adapter 2 Crevice nozzle 3 Upholstery tool 4 Filter frame ...

Page 16: ...s fitted with an Active Air Clean or HEPA exhaust filter as standard This filter frame is required should the customer wish to replace one of these filters with a Super Air Clean filter 6 1 Accessory Holder The accessory holder Figure D 7 stores the accessories on the vacuum cleaner Figure D 7 Accessory Holder ...

Page 17: ...Technical Information 17 S 500 S 600 Canister Vacuums 010 Casing Bottom ...

Page 18: ...atively easy the most important thing to remember is to use the correct bag A list of dustbags and the models in which they are used can be found in the product line information in the operating manual Figure 010 1 Overheat Indicator 2 2 Filters Miele canister vacuums use several types of filters Super Air Clean Active Air Clean Active HEPA to provide a clean healthy environment See Figure 010 2 V...

Page 19: ...t from the bumper strip Figure 010 3 Storage Slot Removal Note When re installing ensure that the storage slot and the bumper strip are seated correctly 4 2 Bumper Strip Removal 1 Remove the storage slot See Section 010 4 1 2 Remove the handle strip 3 Remove the bumper strip Note When re installing ensure that the bumper strip and storage slot are seated correctly 4 3 Seal and Sealing Ring Removal...

Page 20: ...ng Figure 010 4 Item 1 Figure 010 4 Seal and Sealing Ring Removal Note When re installing ensure that the seal and sealing ring are seated correctly 4 4 Caster Removal 1 Lever out the support roller with a screwdriver See Figure 010 5 Figure 010 5 Levering Out the Support Roller 2 Remove the 2 shaft screws ...

Page 21: ...emoval 1 Open the casing top 2 Remove the bag 3 Press the 2 tabs out of the way and remove the bag holder See Figure 010 6 Item 1 Figure 010 6 Bag Holder Removal Note When installing the spring must rest on the outer retainers See Figure 010 7 Figure 010 7 Spring Position ...

Page 22: ...Replacing the Super Air Clean Filter 1 Release the filter grill and raise it up 2 Carefully grasp the filter at an UNSOILED section and remove See Figure 010 9 Item 1 3 Replace with a new filter It can be inserted either side up See Figure 010 9 Item 2 4 Lower the grill and snap into place See Figure 010 9 Item 3 5 Close the dust compartment lid until it CLICKS 1 2 3 Figure 010 9 Replacing the Sup...

Page 23: ...he new type of filter See Figure 010 11 If you wish to replace the ACTIVE AIR CLEAN FILTER or the ACTIVE HEPA FILTER with the SUPER CLEAN FILTER then you MUST ALSO INSERT the grill The ACTIVE AIR CLEAN FILTER can be used instead of the ACTIVE HEPA FILTER or vice versa without any changes Figure 010 11 Removing Inserting Grill 4 10 Changing the Dust Compartment Motor Protection Filter Replace the d...

Page 24: ...e cover frame See Section 020 4 5 4 Lift the sealing ring at the vacuum pressure monitor 5 Remove the hose Figure 010 13 Item 1 from the sealing ring and the vacuum pressure monitor 6 Disconnect the plug connector Figure 010 13 Item 2 and remove the vacuum pressure monitor Figure 010 13 Vacuum Pressure Monitor Removal Note When re installing slide the hose as far as possible into the sealing ring ...

Page 25: ...Technical Information 25 S 500 S 600 Canister Vacuums 020 Casing Top ...

Page 26: ...et to mixed dust but the composition of the dirt taken into the vacuum cleaner does not come under the category of mixed dust Remedy Turn the adjustment screw on the bag change indicator clockwise See Figure 020 1 The indicator then reacts more quickly Figure 020 1 Turning the Adjustment Screw Clockwise 3 2 Bag Change Indicator Reacts Too Early Cause Very fine dust e g flour has been vacuumed Fine...

Page 27: ...rning the Adjustment Screw Counterclockwise 3 3 Accessory Compartment Lid Difficult to Close Cause Lid catch is stiff Remedy 1 Open the lid 2 Apply a thin coating of Baysilone oil mat no 1940430 or 2988840 to the catch retaining hooks Note Use only silicone oil other types of oil can damage plastic parts 3 4 Accessory Compartment Lid Difficult to Open Cause Lid catch tabs are too long Remedy 1 Ope...

Page 28: ... opened Cause The lid catch tabs are too short Remedy The casing top has been modified in the lid hinge area This has improved the accessory compartment lid guiding and prevents rocking back and forth Install new lid catch tabs mat no 05407150 4 Service 4 1 Accessory Compartment Lid Removal 1 Open the accessory compartment lid wide to its end stop 2 Lever the lid free of the catch tabs Figure 020 ...

Page 29: ...nister Vacuums Figure 020 4 Accessory Compartment Lid Removal 4 2 Casing Top Removal 1 Open the casing top wide to its end stop 2 Remove the filter 3 Use a screwdriver to lever the hinge arms free Figure 020 5 Figure 020 5 Casing Top Removal ...

Page 30: ...ndicator lid catch torsion spring hinges slide shutter holder slide sleeve and dust channel must be removed from the old casing top and be installed in the new one 1 Remove the accessory compartment lid See Section 020 4 1 2 Remove the accessories 3 Remove the casing top See Section 020 4 2 4 Remove the slide sleeve and dust channel See Section 020 4 7 5 Remove the built in socket if applicable Se...

Page 31: ...n 030 4 1 3 Remove the 7 screws from the cover frame see Figure 020 7 Item 1 Figure 020 7 Cover Frame Screws 4 Remove the cover frame 4 6 Bag Change Indicator Removal 1 Remove the accessory compartment lid See Section 020 4 1 2 Remove the accessories 3 Open the casing top 4 Remove the right hand screw from the dust channel holder Figure 020 8 Item 2 ...

Page 32: ...3 Remove the casing top See Section 020 4 2 4 Remove the hygienic slide shutter from the suction opening 5 Remove the 2 screws from the dust channel holder Figure 020 8 Items 1 and 2 and remove the holder 6 Remove the bag change indicator 7 Insert two fingers through the suction opening and press out the slide sleeve and dust channel 8 Remove the casing catch 9 If applicable lift the connection pi...

Page 33: ...and Dust Channel Installation 1 Install the casing top catch see Section 020 4 12 or 020 4 13 2 Install the built in socket if applicable See Section 020 4 15 3 Install the connection piece if applicable The connection piece must be installed firmly in the slide sleeve See Figure 020 9 Item 1 4 Pre assemble the slide sleeve and dust channel see Figure 020 10 ...

Page 34: ...ms Figure 020 10 Slide Sleeve and Dust Channel Pre Assembly 5 Insert the dust channel tabs Figure 020 11 Item 1 first then press the assembly into place while holding the casing catch in position Figure 020 11 Slide Sleeve and Dust Channel Installation ...

Page 35: ... little Figure 020 12 Bending the Slide Shutter 3 Press and curl the shutter together slightly parallel to the slots closure tab pointing to the right and slide it into its guide see Figure 020 13 Figure 020 13 Installing the Slide Shutter 4 10 Casing Top Catch Removal S 500 Models 1 Remove the 2 screws from the dust channel holder see Figure 020 8 Items 1 and 2 and remove the holder 2 Insert two ...

Page 36: ... 15 2 Insert the spring through the slot and place the catch in position on the casing top See Figure 020 15 Figure 020 15 Spring Position S 500 Models 3 For further assembly see Slide Sleeve and Dust Channel Installation Section 020 4 8 4 13 Casing Top Catch Installation S 600 Models 1 Install the spring on its holder on the catch see Figure 020 16 Item 1 2 Re install the catch in the casing top ...

Page 37: ...0 4 2 4 Remove the slide sleeve and dust channel See Section 020 4 7 5 Use a screwdriver to release the cover strip locking tab see Figure 020 17 Item 1 6 Lift the cover strip to release the tab see Figure 020 17 Item 2 Pull the cover strip in the direction of arrow A to release it from its retainer see Figure 020 17 Item 3 Figure 020 17 Cover Strip Removal 7 Press the cover strip out of its guide...

Page 38: ...18 Removing the Cover Strip from Its Guide 8 Turn the hinge so that the locking tab Figure 020 19 Item 1 lines up with the hinge slot Figure 020 19 Item 2 Remove the hinge Figure 020 19 Hinge Removal 9 Remove the cord guide with cover from the hinge see Figure 020 20 ...

Page 39: ...rmation 39 S 500 S 600 Canister Vacuums Figure 020 20 Cord Guide with Cover Removal 10 Remove both parts through the opening in the casing top see Figure 020 21 Figure 020 21 Hinge Removal through Casing Top Opening ...

Page 40: ...t in socket in the dust channel and lay the wires in the guide see Figure 020 22 Figure 020 22 Built In Socket Installation 2 Install the slide sleeve see Figure 020 23 Ensure that the wires are not trapped Figure 020 23 Slide Sleeve Installation 3 Slide Sleeve and Dust Channel Installation Section 020 4 8 ...

Page 41: ...so that the locking tab Figure 020 20 Item 1 lines up with the hinge slot Figure 020 20 Item 2 6 Turn the hinge upwards and install the cover on the cord guide See arrow Figure 020 24 Figure 020 24 Install the Cover on the Cord Guide 7 Hold the hinge upwards and lay the wires in the cord guide see Figure 020 25 Install the cover strip by clipping its tabs into position in reverse order Figure 020 ...

Page 42: ...Technical Information 42 S 500 S 600 Canister Vacuums 030 Operating Unit S 51x S 61x shown ...

Page 43: ...of the cord reel between terminals L and N Voltage reading should be 120VAC 10 volts 3 If cord reel voltage is faulty or nonexistent then the cord reel is defective Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Section 030 4 3 4 If cord reel voltage is correct then check voltage at the cord Measure between the black and white wires on the front of the cord reel visible through the window...

Page 44: ...ause Increased starting current The starting current can cause the fuse to trip According to the operating instructions a vacuum cleaner should be protected by a 10 amp or 16 amp slow blow fuse Remedy The vacuum cleaner should be switched on at a lower power setting If this does not remedy the fault install a new electronic mat no 05400250 This electronic is equipped with an NTC sensor to limit th...

Page 45: ... 12 If there is no continuity across the motor then the motor is faulty replace it following the instructions in Section 040 4 1 8 For S 558 and S 658 Silver Moon and Blue Moon If handle lights do not turn on step through disconnect the hose from the vacuum and check for 8 4 volts across pins 2 and 3 at the hose connection see Figure 030 2 9 If there is 8 4 volts across pins 2 and 3 at the hose co...

Page 46: ...e is not 0 4 volts between pins 1 and 2 and pins 1 and 3 at the cap electronic then the cap electronic is faulty Replace it following the instructions in Section 030 4 12 15 If there is 0 4 volts between pins 1 and 2 and pins 1 and 3 at the upper electronic then the connecting cable power cord has a broken connection Replace it following the instructions in Section 030 4 4 Figure 030 1 Electronic ...

Page 47: ...Technical Information 47 S 500 S 600 Canister Vacuums Figure 030 2 Direct Connect Hose Connection Figure 030 3 Direct Connect Hinge Connections ...

Page 48: ...Technical Information 48 S 500 S 600 Canister Vacuums Figure 030 4 Electronic Side View Figure 030 5 Electronic Top View ...

Page 49: ...ection 020 4 2 2 Remove the cap retaining screw 3 Pull the cap upwards at an angle The locking tabs Figure 030 6 Item 1 will then be released Figure 030 6 Cap Removal 4 2 Cap Installation 1 Locate the cap on its plug contacts press it down straight and screw tight see Figure 030 7 Figure 030 7 Cap Installation ...

Page 50: ... plug contacts see Figure 030 8 Item 1 6 Disconnect the hose Figure 030 8 Item 3 from the cord reel 7 Press out the hinge socket Figure 030 8 Item 2 from its anchor on the cord reel 8 Remove the cord reel Figure 030 8 Cord Reel Removal Note Before installing the casing top insert the power cord through its opening 4 4 Cord Removal Note Use only a genuine Miele cord for the correct vacuum model num...

Page 51: ...rd reel can allow it to rotate changing the spring tension and affecting operation The reel can also separate from the body releasing the tension spring Always clamp the reel to the body before performing any cord repair Figure 030 10 Cord Reel Clamped to Reel Assembly Body 4 Once the clamp is in place remove the 2 T10 screws from the cord reel See Figure 030 11 Figure 030 11 Screws Securing Cord ...

Page 52: ...ve the clamp and retract the cord slowly leaving a 6 tail Once the cord reel is installed in the vacuum it is important to do an operational check and ensure that the cord extends and retracts correctly 4 5 On Off Switch Removal 1 Remove the casing top see Section 020 4 2 2 Remove the cap see Section 030 4 1 3 Remove the on off switch from its holder 4 Disconnect the plug contacts 4 6 Foot Switch ...

Page 53: ...e screwdriver in the middle as the retainer can then break 4 7 Plug Housing Removal 1 Remove the casing top see Section 020 4 2 2 Remove the cap see Section 030 4 1 3 Remove the on off switch from its holder 4 Remove the plug housing screws see Figure 030 14 Item 1 Remove the plug housing Figure 030 14 Plug Housing Removal ...

Page 54: ...rewdriver to release the 3 switch knob locking tabs see Figure 030 15 Item 1 Remove the switch knob 5 Use a screwdriver to release the 3 potentiometer locking tabs see Figure 030 15 Item 2 Remove the potentiometer 6 If applicable remove the indicator light from its holder See Figure 030 15 Item 3 Figure 030 15 Potentiometer Indicator Light Removal S 51x Figure 030 16 Plug Housing S 51x 1 Switch 2 ...

Page 55: ...e Section 030 4 7 4 Use a screwdriver to release the indicator light locking tabs See Figure 030 17 Item 1 Remove the indicator light 5 Use a screwdriver to release the 4 bracket locking tabs See Figure 030 17 Item 2 Remove the bracket Figure 030 17 Indicator Light and Bracket S 52x S 62x 6 Slide the cog wheel off the potentiometer 7 Remove the potentiometer and cog wheel 8 Replace the potentiomet...

Page 56: ...it in position and install the bracket Figure 030 19 Position of Gear Rack and Cog Wheel S 52x S 62x 4 10 Gear Rack Removal and Installation S 52x S 62x 1 Remove the plug housing See Section 030 4 7 2 Use a screwdriver to release the indicator light locking tabs See Figure 030 17 Item 1 Remove the indicator light 3 Use a screwdriver to release the 4 bracket locking tabs See Figure 030 17 Item 2 Re...

Page 57: ...e bracket 4 11 Park System Switch Removal 1 Remove the plug housing See Section 030 4 7 2 Disconnect the switch plug connections 3 Use a screwdriver to release the switch locking tabs See Figure 030 21 Item 2 Figure 030 21 Park System Switch Removal 4 12 Cap Electronic Replacement 1 Remove the plug housing See Section 030 4 7 2 Disconnect the on off switch plug connections from the old electronic ...

Page 58: ...Technical Information 58 S 500 S 600 Canister Vacuums 040 Motor ...

Page 59: ...re 040 1 Motor Removal Note Before the motor is installed place the caps on the rubber cushions and install the bearing ring When installing the motor ensure that the rubber cushions are correctly seated in their holders 4 2 Damping Plate Removal 1 Remove the motor see Section 040 4 1 2 Replace the damping plate 4 3 Carbon Brush Removal 1 Remove the motor see Section 040 4 1 2 Remove the rubber cu...

Page 60: ...2 Item 2 engages correctly Note Always replace both carbon brushes Warning Check the commutator for cord lines and burn marks 4 4 Motor Electronic Replacement 1 Remove the motor See Section 040 4 1 2 Lever the electronic from the motor with a screwdriver see Figure 040 2 3 When installing ensure that the plug contacts Figure 040 2 Item 3 engage correctly ...

Page 61: ...Technical Information 61 S 500 S 600 Canister Vacuums 050 Suction Hose ...

Page 62: ...e Filter clogged Remedy Replace all filters See Sections 010 4 7 through 010 4 10 Cause Seal or sealing ring not seated correctly Remedy Check for correct seating Reseat elbow or replace locking tabs as necessary 3 2 Elbow Not Seated Correctly in the Suction Opening Cause The hygienic slide shutter slides in front of the suction opening Remedy Reseat elbow or replace locking tabs as necessary Repl...

Page 63: ...Technical Information 63 S 500 S 600 Canister Vacuums 055 Electro Suction Hose S 558 S 658 ...

Page 64: ...e Seal or sealing ring not seated correctly Remedy Check for correct seating 3 2 Elbow Not Seated Correctly in the Suction Opening Cause The hygienic slide shutter slides in front of the suction opening Remedy Replace the slide shutter See Section 020 4 9 3 3 Elbow Blocked Cause The hygienic slide shutter slides in front of the suction opening Remedy Replace the slide shutter See Section 020 4 9 3...

Page 65: ... the suction hose with electronic see Section 055 4 1 3 7 Electrobrush Cannot Be Selected Cause Electronic in handle is defective Remedy Replace the suction hose with electronic see Section 055 4 1 Cause Poor contact between slip ring and electronic Remedy Replace the suction hose with electronic see Section 055 4 1 4 Service 4 1 Replacing the Suction Hose with Electronic Danger For safety reasons...

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