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Operating instructions

Vacuum cleaner

S 5981

To prevent accidents
and appliance damage,
read these instructions

before

installation and use.

M.-Nr. 09 096 100

en - US, CA

Summary of Contents for S 5981 PowerPlus

Page 1: ...Operating instructions Vacuum cleaner S 5981 To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation and use M Nr 09 096 100 en US CA ...

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Page 3: ...lters 23 Which dustbags and filters are the right ones 23 When to change the dustbag 24 How to change the dustbag 25 When to change the Active HEPA exhaust filter 26 Replacing the Active HEPA filter 27 Exchanging Exhaust Filters 28 When to change the dust compartment filter 29 How to change the exhaust filter 29 When to change the thread catcher 30 Changing the thread catcher 30 Cleaning and care ...

Page 4: ... 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 a qualified electr...

Page 5: ...achine should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person Unwind the cord completely to aid the vacuum cleaner in dissipating heat This vacuum should not be used to entrap or retain any hazardous materials Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up liquids or damp dirt This could impair the electrical safety of the vacuum cleaner Wait for freshly shampooed carpets to dry Do...

Page 6: ...ked questions Using accessories The hose and the telescopic wand contain electrical wires Do not use the vacuum cleaner if these parts are damaged cut or punctured Avoid picking up sharp objects Danger of electric shock Unplug the vacuum when changing accessories especially the Hose Telescopic wand Turbobrush and Powerbrush To avoid the risk of injury when vacuuming with a Miele Power or Turbobrus...

Page 7: ...ct with water These items may only be cleaned with a dry cloth no moisture can touch them Danger of electric shock Repairs must only be performed by an authorized service agent in accordance with national and local safety regulations Unauthorized repairs could cause injury or machine damage If the power cord is damaged it should be replaced along with a new cable reel by Miele Technical Service Di...

Page 8: ...Guide to the vacuum cleaner 8 ...

Page 9: ...artment lid release k Dust compartment filter motor protection l Dustbag m Powerbrush depending on model SEB 217 or SEB 236 n Carrying handle o Park System on both sides of the vacuum p Active HEPA filter q Cord rewind switch r Power cord s Exhaust filter display and Reset button t Thermo indicator u Park System v Ready to use indicator light w Foot switch On Off s x Accessory compartment lid rele...

Page 10: ... elbow into the suction socket until it clicks Use the inlet guides to direct insertion Disconnecting the Electro hose Press the release buttons at the sides of the elbow and lift the hose from the socket Before using the vacuum cleaner 10 ...

Page 11: ...and press the locking button see arrow and pull the handpiece away from the telescopic wand Adjusting the Electro Telescopic suction wand One part of the electro telescopic wand is fitted inside the other and can be adjusted to your height for comfortable vacuum cleaning Press the telescopic wand release button see arrow to release the tubes and adjust to the desired height Before using the vacuum...

Page 12: ... with a variable or uneven surface The brush could come into contact with the floor and cause damage High quality hand knotted rugs for example Berber or Persian rugs as well as extremely long piled area rugs and carpets There is a danger of the threads being pulled out Turn the Powerbrush off to vacuum these types of floor coverings and use only suction Connecting the Electro Telescopic wand and ...

Page 13: ...ng the Electro Telescopic wand to a floor tool Fit the Electro Telescopic wand firmly into the floor tool Turn the wand in opposite directions until it locks with a click To release the handpiece from the telescopic wand press the locking button see arrow and pull the handpiece away from the telescopic wand Adjusting the standard floor brush For vacuuming carpets and rugs Press the foot switch mar...

Page 14: ...a Crevice nozzle b Dust brush with natural bristles c Upholstery tool Taking the accessories out Press the releasing lock see arrow The accessory compartment opens Take out the accessory needed Close the lid securely Included accessories 14 ...

Page 15: ... folds crevices and corners Dust brush with natural bristles For cleaning moldings ornate or carved articles etc The head of the dusting brush swivels and can be turned to attain the best cleaning position Included accessories 15 ...

Page 16: ...ns covers etc Standard floor brush depending on model The standard floor brush can be used for normal cleaning of carpets rugs hard surfaces carpeted stairs etc For safety when vacuuming stairs it is best to start at the bottom and move upwards Included accessories 16 ...

Page 17: ...nding onto cord reel Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding Unwinding Hold the plug and pull out the power cord To reduce the risk of electric shock the vacuum 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 a qualified electrician Do not alt...

Page 18: ... to select a lower power level Press to select a higher power level To pause the vacuum cleaner during operation Press the Stand by button The LED on the handle will light up Only use Standby mode for short pauses during vacuuming Do not leave the vacuum in Standby mode After use turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the electrical supply Use 18 ...

Page 19: ...r a curtains lightweight fabrics b upholstery cushions c thick pile carpets rugs and runners energy saving daily vacuuming with low noise level e low pile carpets f hard flooring and intensive cleaning of carpets Press and hold the or button until the display shows the symbol of the desired power level Press to select a lower power level Press to select a higher power level Each key press of the h...

Page 20: ... as these materials are more likely to create a static electricity To further prevent static discharge while vacuuming pull the vacuum along by the hose with one hand while continuing to hold the handpiece in the other hand Turning the Powerbrush on and off The Powerbrush is turned on and off separately from the vacuum cleaner by pressing the j switch on the handpiece The button allows you to turn...

Page 21: ... special parking attachment is fitted to all floor brushes Insert the lower clip on the floor brush into the slot on the end of the vacuum cleaner from above Turning on and off with the Park System Parking the floor brush while vacuuming automatically turns the vacuum off Lifting the floor brush out of the Park System turns the vacuum back on Transport and storage 21 ...

Page 22: ...rt both clips of the floor brush into the two point holder on either side of the vacuum this function cannot be used with the Powerbrush SEB 236 This makes the vacuum easier to carry and store Push the parts of the electro telescopic wand into each other for greater stability Transport and storage 22 ...

Page 23: ... logo Purchasing new dustbags and filters Original Miele dustbags and filters can be purchased from an authorized Miele vacuum dealer or by visiting the Miele store at http store miele com Which dustbags and filters are the right ones This vacuum cleaner uses Original Miele dustbags Type G N and an Original Miele filters the Original Miele Logo will appear on the packaging or directly on the dustb...

Page 24: ...ag needs to be changed How the airflow indicator works The airflow indicator is designed to show when the bag is full of common household dust and measures 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 may become blocked The m...

Page 25: ...collar and remove the dustbag from the holder Insert the new dustbag as far as it will go into the dustbag holder Do not unfold the dustbag when taking it out of the box Unfold the dustbag in the dust compartment Close the dust compartment lid until it clicks into place Take care not to jam the dustbag in the lid An empty operation barrier blocks the dust compartment lid from closing if no dustbag...

Page 26: ...proximately 50 hours of operation which is about a year of average use You can continue to vacuum However the suction power will be reduced as will the effectiveness of the filter if it is not replaced You can replace the Active HEPA filter supplied with the cleaner with an Air Clean or an Active Air Clean filter see Exchanging exhaust filters Maintenance and care 26 ...

Page 27: ...re Exchanging exhaust filters Close 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 The indicator is only reset if pressed...

Page 28: ...nsert it into a filter frame see Optional accessories Do not use more than one filter at a time The dust filter reset button is designed for the changing cycle of the Active Air Clean filter and the Active HEPA filter If an Air Clean filter is used the reset button can be disregarded The Air Clean filter should be changed whenever a new box of Miele dustbags is opened The indicator goes out when t...

Page 29: ...uine Miele dustbags A dust compartment filter is supplied with every box of Miele dustbags How to change the exhaust filter Open the dust compartment lid Lift the filter frame and remove the used exhaust filter at the clean side Insert the new filter Close the filter frame Maintenance and care 29 ...

Page 30: ...ject to remove the thread catcher pads from the slots Press the new thread catcher into the slots Servicing the floor roller on the standard floor brush depending on model Use a coin to release the roller pin and pull it out Push and take out the roller axle Take out the roller Remove all threads hair etc and reassemble the parts New thread catcher pads can be purchased from any authorized Miele v...

Page 31: ... 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 remove any dust Monitor the dustbag change 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 the a...

Page 32: ...f This can occur if for instance large articles 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 the vacuum off and pull the plug from the outlet Check for any blockages and allow the vacuum to cool for 30 minutes Frequently asked questions 32 ...

Page 33: ...fix yourself please contact the Miele Service Department at the phone number listed on the back of this booklet Please quote the model type of your appliance This can be found on the data plate on the bottom of the vacuum Technical Service 33 ...

Page 34: ...d 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 and carpet fluff Turbo Mini The Hand Turbobrush is intended for vacuuming upholstery mattresses car seats carpeted stairs and other areas inaccessible with the standard Turbobrush Optional accessories 34 ...

Page 35: ...t floor brush can be cleaned with the vacuum cleaner using the crevice nozzle if necessary Floor brush Parquet Twister with swiveling head For cleaning all hard flooring e g parquet and tiles Especially suitable for vacuuming niches and tight spaces Floor brush Parquet Twister XL with swiveling head For cleaning all hard flooring e g parquet and tiles The wide head makes this brush ideal for clean...

Page 36: ...Universal brush SUB 20 For dusting books shelves etc For use with the supplied adapter Mattress tool For cleaning deep crevices mattresses and upholstery Optional accessories 36 ...

Page 37: ...Radiator brush only usable with the crevice nozzle For cleaning radiators narrow shelves and crevices Crevice nozzle 12 300 mm For cleaning in folds crevices and corners Optional accessories 37 ...

Page 38: ...brush Micro crevice nozzle Extension Active Air Clean filter A special active charcoal filter which absorbs odors from the dust collected in the dustbag helping to prevent odors The Active Air Clean filter can be used in place of the existing exhaust filter Filter frame The filter frame is needed if you would like to exchange an Active Air Clean or HEPA filter with an Air Clean filter see Maintena...

Page 39: ...ly and kept out of the reach of children These items pose a danger of suffocation Disposing of the dustbag and filters These are made from environmentally friendly materials and can be placed in the regular household garbage However if the dustbag contains prohibited waste contact your local waste collection center for disposal instructions Caring for the environment 39 ...

Page 40: ...M Nr 09 096 100 01 All rights reserved 2311 INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE TO OBTAIN THE MOST CURRENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL WARRANTY INFORMATION ...

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