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Caring for the environment

Description of the appliance

Warning and Safety instructions

Preparing for use

Accessories supplied

Using the accessories supplied

Use

Mains cable

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Switching on and off

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Adjusting the suction power

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Opening the air inlet valve

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Setting down, transportation and storage

Maintenance and care

Purchasing new dustbags and filters

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Ordering the correct dustbags and filters

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When to change the dustbag

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Replacing the dustbag

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When to change the exhaust filter

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Exhaust filter change indicator

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Replacing the Super Air Clean filter

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Replacing an Active Air Clean filter or an Active HEPA filter

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Replacing one type of filter with another

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When to change the dust compartment filter (for motor protection)

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How to change the dust compartment filter

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When to change the battery in the radio-operated handle

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How to change the battery in the radio-operated handle

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When to change the thread lifters

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To replace the thread lifters

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Cleaning and care

Problem solving guide / After sales service

Optional accessories

Electrical connection for the UK

Contents

Summary of Contents for S 5000 series

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 5210 S 5780 as well as to other S 5000 vacuum cleaners which are distinguished by names rather than numbers M Nr 07 175 970 en GB ...

Page 2: ...ustbag 25 When to change the exhaust filter 26 Exhaust filter change indicator 26 Replacing the Super Air Clean filter 27 Replacing an Active Air Clean filter or an Active HEPA filter 28 Replacing one type of filter with another 29 When to change the dust compartment filter for motor protection 30 How to change the dust compartment filter 30 When to change the battery in the radio operated handle ...

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: ...ertain models are supplied as standard with the following accessories which are not illustrated on this page These floorheads and brushes are supplied with their own operating instructions Electrobrush ACCU NOVA rechargeable powerbrush Turbobrush ALLERGOTEC floorhead Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...bag mFloorhead nCarrying handle oElectrobrush socket cover holder pParking attachment on both sides of vacuum cleaner qExhaust filter rFoot switch for automatic cable rewind sSuction power selector tMains cable uExhaust filter change indicator Re set button vOverheating warning light wParking system xStand by indicator yOn Off foot control s zRelease button for accessories compartment Dustbag chan...

Page 6: ...nimals Any other usage modification or alteration is at the owner s risk and could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance This appliance 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...

Page 7: ...er a door Avoid running the vacuum cleaner over the cable This could damage the cable plug or socket and pose a safety hazard The appliance must not be used if any of these have suffered damage If the cable is damaged it must be replaced together with a complete cable rewind For safety reasons this must only be done by the Miele Service Department or a Miele authorised service technician While the...

Page 8: ...uum up any inflammable or combustible liquids or gases and do not vacuum in areas where such substances are stored The cleaner might explode Do not vacuum up items which are heavy hard or have sharp edges They could cause a blockage and damage the appliance Floor attachments accessories and tubes must not be used at head level to avoid the risk of injury e g to eyes and ears Monitor the change dus...

Page 9: ...h 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 rim could get damaged and you could hurt yourself on sharp edges Miele vacuum cleaner bags are disposable and intended to be used only once Do not attempt to re use Blocked pores reduce the efficiency of the cleaner To ensure safety only use genuine Miele dustbag...

Page 10: ...s the release buttons at the side of the hose connector and lift the hose from the socket Connecting the handle to the suction tube Insert the handle into the suction tube until it clicks into position To do this line up the guides on the two pieces To release the handle from the suction tube press the locking button see arrow and pull the handle away from the suction tube Preparing for use 10 ...

Page 11: ...ase button see arrow to release the tubes and adjust to the required height Adjusting the triscopic suction tube The triscopic tube has three sections Two sections of the telescopic tube are packed together inside a third outer tube Press the release button see arrow a to release the lower tube and pull it right out until it clicks Press the button again when you want to retract the tube again The...

Page 12: ... one of the special Miele floor brushes see Optional accessories It is important in the first instance 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 The ALLERGOTEC floorhead the Turbobrush the...

Page 13: ...bDusting brush with natural bristles cUpholstery nozzle To open the accessories compartment Press the release button to open the accessories compartment lid Take out the accessory you require Press down firmly on the lid to close it Accessories supplied 13 ...

Page 14: ...ds crevices or corners Dusting brush with natural bristles For cleaning skirting boards ornate or carved articles etc The head of the dusting brush can be swivelled to attain the best cleaning position Using the accessories supplied 14 ...

Page 15: ...Upholstery nozzle For cleaning upholstery mattresses cushions curtains covers etc Floorhead For general use and also for vacuuming the stairs Using the accessories supplied 15 ...

Page 16: ...arning 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 the cable Switch off at the wall socket and remove the plug Press the rewind foot switch The cable will rewind automatically Use 16 ...

Page 17: ...acuuming the device has to be switched off and unplugged from the mains supply An LED will indicate each time a button is pressed on the handle At the end of the pause you can do one of the following Press the stand by button again to switch the vacuum cleaner back on at the setting you were using before pausing it Press the button to switch the vacuum cleaner back on using the highest power setti...

Page 18: ...th this metal strip during vacuuming Adjusting the suction power 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 Some models also have symbols on the controls The symbols indicate the type of use the settings are suitable for a curtains li...

Page 19: ...ress the control to select a higher setting Press the control to select a lower setting Auto setting If the Auto setting is chosen the vacuum cleaner automatically adjusts the suction power to suit the surface being cleaned Keep pressing the control until the Auto setting is activated Press the control to de activate the Auto setting Warning Do not use the Auto setting to vacuum lightweight materi...

Page 20: ... LED will indicate each time a button is pressed on the handle Opening the air inlet valve not on models with radio controls on the handle 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 the air inlet valve far enough to reduce the suction power The floorhead will be easier to manoeuvre Close the valve up again ...

Page 21: ...he cleaner is automatically switched off when the floorhead is placed in the parking attachment Lifting the floorhead out of the parking attachment automatically switches the cleaner on again If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with power selector foot controls you can de activate or activate the parking system s On Off function Switch the vacuum cleaner off with the On Off foot control Press and h...

Page 22: ...rage Slot the floorhead downwards into one of the parking attachments on either side of the vacuum cleaner the parking attachments cannot be used with the SEB 234 L Electrobrush Retract the telescopic tube fully This makes the cleaner easier to carry or store Setting down transportation and storage 22 ...

Page 23: ...ries could invalidate your warranty and cause damage to your product Purchasing new dustbags and filters Replacement dustbags and filters can be obtained from your local Miele retailer the Miele Spare Parts Department see back cover for contact details or via the internet on www miele shop com Ordering the correct dustbags and filters When ordering dustbags for this vacuum cleaner ask for bags wit...

Page 24: ...ge indicator you should replace the dustbag with a new one How the dustbag change indicator works The dustbag change indicator is set for normal 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 will become blocke...

Page 25: ...automatically when the dustbag is removed to prevent any dust escaping 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 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 close without a dustbag in place or if the dustbag is incorrectly fitted...

Page 26: ...Exhaust filter change indicator Certain models are fitted with an exhaust filter change indicator reset control to show when to change your Active Air Clean b or Active HEPA c filter The indicator lights up after approx 50 hours of operation which is equivalent to about a year of average use You can continue vacuuming when the light comes on However the suction power will be reduced as will the ef...

Page 27: ...ir Clean filter by the clean unsoiled section see arrow and take it out Replace it with a new Super Air Clean filter If you wish to replace the Super Air Clean filter with an Active Air Clean filter or with an Active HEPA filter see Replacing one type of filter with another Close the filter grille Close the dust compartment lid firmly It should click into place Maintenance and care 27 ...

Page 28: ... another Close the dust compartment lid firmly It should click into place Re setting the exhaust filter change indicator If your vacuum cleaner is fitted with an exhaust filter change indicator this needs to be re set each time the filter is replaced To do this the vacuum cleaner must be switched on Press the reset button The exhaust filter change indicator goes out and resets to zero The filter c...

Page 29: ... replace the Active Air Clean filter b or the Active HEPA filter c with a Super Air Clean filter a then it is essential that you also fit a filter grille Filter grille see Optional accessories Do not use more than one exhaust filter at a time The exhaust filter indicator light with reset button that is fitted on certain models is designed to come on when the Active Air Clean or Active HEPA filter ...

Page 30: ...dust compartment filter is supplied with every packet of Miele dustbags How to change the dust compartment filter Open the dust compartment lid Unclip the filter frame and remove the old filter Hold it by the clean unsoiled section to remove it Replace with a new dust compartment filter Close the filter frame Maintenance and care 30 ...

Page 31: ...oot control The vacuum cleaner is ready to use in stand by mode Press the re set button for the exhaust filter change indicator The vacuum cleaner can continue to be used but only at maximum power How to change the battery in the radio operated handle Open the cover to the battery compartment using a screwdriver Replace with a new battery taking care to fit it the right way round Replace the cover...

Page 32: ...worn down To replace the thread lifters Use a knife or similar object to remove them from the slots Fit new thread lifters If threads or hair have wound round 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 Maintenance and care 32 ...

Page 33: ...s 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 if necessary be cleaned using a dry duster brush or if available a second vacuum cleaner to vacuum the dust out Warning Do not let the vacuum cleaner get wet If moisture gets into the appliance there is a risk of electric sho...

Page 34: ...t compartment filter can also be the cause of overheating Switch the vacuum cleaner off immediately using the On Off foot control s Disconnect from the electricity supply Switch off at the wall socket and remove the plug 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 After sales service In the event of a fault that y...

Page 35: ...flooring manufacturer s cleaning and care instructions Electrobrushes Electrobrushes can only be used on models fitted with an Electrobrush socket If there is no Electrobrush socket an ACCU NOVA rechargeable powerbrush can be used instead Electrobrush SEB 216 3 The Electrobrush is particularly suitable for intensive vacuuming of carpets which are subject to hard wear It is very effective at removi...

Page 36: ...owing additional features compared to the SEB 216 3 Adjustable height settings A headlamp to light up the area being vacuumed A multi function indicator lamp ACCU NOVA rechargeable powerbrush Unlike the SEB 216 3 and the SEB 234 L this Electrobrush is battery operated and can therefore be used on models which do not have an Electrobrush socket Optional accessories 36 ...

Page 37: ... 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 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 Op...

Page 38: ...r use on parquet floors and other surfaces 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 SBB 300 3 floorbrush This brush is suitable for use on all types of hard flooring and is particularly good at accessing awkward corners and niches Optional accessories 38 ...

Page 39: ...s shelves etc Radiator brush Can only be used if attached to the crevice nozzle For cleaning radiators narrow shelves and crevices Mattress nozzle For cleaning upholstery mattresses cushions curtains covers etc Optional accessories 39 ...

Page 40: ... prevents dust and odours from escaping when the suction hose is removed for transportation or storage It can be secured to the suction hose during vacuuming Hose adapter For extending the suction hose by approx 1 5 m The adapter is fitted between the handle and the suction hose Optional accessories 40 ...

Page 41: ...and dusting brush Micro dusting brush Micro crevice nozzle Angled extension CarClean Set Plus The CarClean Set Plus has been designed as an accessory for 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 These are supplied in a carry case together with a 3 m ...

Page 42: ... The active charcoal layer absorbs odours from the dust collected in the dustbag This filter is specially appropriate for allergy sufferers and users requiring exceptional standards of hygiene The Active HEPA filter replaces the filter fitted in the vacuum cleaner Do not use aroma capsules in your cleaner if you use either of these filters The charcoal in them will absorb their aroma rendering the...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...Alteration rights reserved S 5000 3707 M Nr 07 175 970 00 ...

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