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Operating instructions

Vacuum cleaners

S 5981

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 model S 5981 and to
Special Edition models which are
distinguished by names rather than models.

M.-Nr. 07 176 000

en - GB

Summary of Contents for S 5981

Page 1: ...ents 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 model S 5981 and to Special Edition models which are distinguished by names rather than models M Nr 07 176 000 en GB ...

Page 2: ...gs and filters 23 Ordering the correct dustbags and filters 23 When to change the dustbag 24 Replacing the dustbag 25 When to change the dust compartment filter for motor protection 26 How to change the dust compartment filter 26 When to change the exhaust filter 26 Replacing the Active HEPA filter 27 Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another 28 When to change the thread lifters 29 To repl...

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: ...Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...ust compartment filter for motor protection lHyClean dustbag mElectrobrush either SEB 217 or SEB 236 depending on model nCarrying handle oParking attachment on both sides of vacuum cleaner pActive HEPA filter qFoot switch for automatic cable rewind rMains cable sExhaust filter change indicator and re set button tOverheating warning light uParking system vStand by indicator wOn Off foot control s x...

Page 6: ...le 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 are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it by a person responsible for their safety Safety with children This vacuum cleaner is not a toy ...

Page 7: ...afety 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 ser vice technician While the vacuum cleaner is under guarantee repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by Miele...

Page 8: ...m toner dust Toner such as that used in printers and photocopiers can conduct electricity The filter system in the vacuum cleaner may not filter it completely causing the toner to be blown back into the room by the fan Do not vacuum 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 a...

Page 9: ...et 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 dustbags filters and accessories This will ensure optimum performance of the appliance throughout its life The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damag...

Page 10: ...Insert the hose connector into the socket until it clicks into position Removing the electro suction hose from the cleaner Press the release buttons at the side of the hose connector and lift the hose from the socket Preparing for use 10 ...

Page 11: ...see arrow and pull the handle away from the suction tube Adjusting the electro telescopic suction tube One part of the electro 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 Then release the button to lock the tube in position...

Page 12: ...aluable hand knotted rugs and carpets e g Persian and oriental rugs etc There is a danger of the threads being pulled out If in doubt contact the carpet manufacturer retailer Warning Do not use the SEB 217 Electrobrush to clean highly variable or uneven floors The sole plate might come into contact with the floor and cause damage Connecting the electro telescopic suction tube and the Electrobrush ...

Page 13: ...be and the standard floorhead Fit the electro telescopic suction tube into the standard floorhead and turn clockwise or anti clockwise until they lock together with a click To release the floorhead from the suction tube press the locking button see arrow and pull the suction tube away from the suction tube Adjusting the standard floorhead Vacuum carpets and rugs with the brush retracted Press the ...

Page 14: ...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 14 ...

Page 15: ...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 15 ...

Page 16: ...ery mattresses cushions curtains covers etc Floorhead For general use and also for vacuuming stairs For safety reasons when vacuuming stairs it is best to start at the bottom of the stairs and move upwards Using the accessories supplied 16 ...

Page 17: ...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 17 ...

Page 18: ...corresponding symbol in the handle will light up green The lowest power level Min can be directly selected by pressing and the highest power level Max by pressing To pause the appliance during operation Press the Stand by button on the handle The LED on the handle will light up Warning The stand by button is designed to pause the vacuum cleaner for short periods of time whilst vacuuming After vacu...

Page 19: ...s on the handle which indicate the type of use the settings are suitable for a curtains lightweight fabrics b upholstery cushions c carpets rugs and runners for daily energy saving vacuuming e lightly soiled rugs and fitted carpets f heavily soiled hard flooring and for intensive cleaning of carpets Press and hold the appropriate button until the symbol for the setting you require lights up green ...

Page 20: ...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 Switching the Electrobrush on and off The Electrobrush is switched on separately from the vacuum cleaner by pressing the j button on the handle This means that you can switch the Electrobrush off during vacuumin...

Page 21: ...ng pauses Slot the floorhead into the parking attachment at the back of the vacuum cleaner Switching on and off with the parking system The cleaner is automatically switched off when the floorhead is placed in the parking attachment Lifting the floorhead out of the parking attachment switches the cleaner on again Setting down transportation and storage 21 ...

Page 22: ...cuum cleaner the parking attachments cannot be used with the SEB 236 Electrobrush Retract the electro telescopic tube fully This makes the cleaner easier to carry or store When using one of the following floorheads the adapter supplied a must be fitted between the floorhead and the electro telescopic tube Floorhead Turbobrush Hard parquet floor brush Setting down transportation and storage 22 ...

Page 23: ...ags 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 cleaner ask for Miele HyClean dustbags with blue holders and the code G N A dust compartment filter and a Super Air Clea...

Page 24: ...ag change 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...

Page 25: ...ull the dustbag out by the grip next to the self closing flap on the collar 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 f...

Page 26: ...ce When to change the exhaust filter Always change the Active HEPA filter when the exhaust filter indicator lights up It is designed to light up after approx 50 hours of operation which is the equivalent to about a year of average use It should be replaced sooner if it is obviously soiled or no longer effective The vacuum cleaner can still be used with the exhaust filter indicator lit up However t...

Page 27: ... another Close the dust compartment lid firmly It should click into place Resetting the exhaust filter change indicator The filter change indicator needs to be reset 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 change indicator can only be reset by pressing the re...

Page 28: ...lter a then it is essential that you also fit the 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 is designed to come on when the Active HEPA or Active Air Clean filter needs to be changed The filter change indicator light is irrelevant if a Super Air Clean filter is being used as long as it...

Page 29: ...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 Spare parts are available from your Miele dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department...

Page 30: ... 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 shock E Cloth A mic...

Page 31: ...you cannot easily remedy please contact your Miele Dealer or the Miele Customer Contact Centre see back cover for address Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service After sales service 31 ...

Page 32: ...icles 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 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 minute...

Page 33: ...ied as stan dard with one or more of the following accessories Turbobrush STB 205 3 The Turbobrush is particularly suitable for vacuuming cut pile carpeting and is operated by the suction power of the vacuum cleaner It has a rotating brush and is very effective at picking up thread hairs and fluff Hand held Turbobrush The hand held Turbobrush is intended for vacuuming upholstery mattresses car sea...

Page 34: ...aminate flooring The parquet floor brush can be cleaned with the vacuum cleaner using the crevice nozzle if necessary SBB 300 3 Hard floor brush Suitable for all types of hard flooring and has a swivel joint making particularly good for accessing awkward corners and niches SBB 400 3 Hard floor brush The SBB 400 3 floor brush is 90 mm wider than the SBB 300 3 floor brush and has a swivel joint maki...

Page 35: ...ffic light display when vacuuming The ALLERGOTEC floorhead is designed specially for the daily hygienic cleaning of all floor surfaces Universal brush For dusting books shelves etc Mattress nozzle For cleaning upholstery mattresses cushions curtains covers etc Optional accessories 35 ...

Page 36: ...nozzle For cleaning radiators narrow shelves and crevices Crevice nozzle 300 mm For cleaning in folds crevices or corners Upholstery nozzle 190 mm Extra wide upholstery nozzle ideal for cleaning upholstery mattresses and pillows quickly Optional accessories 36 ...

Page 37: ...ls etc It consists of Micro hose with combination nozzle crevice nozzle and dusting brush Micro dusting brush Micro crevice nozzle Angled extension Hygiene seal with active charcoal This prevents dust and odours from escaping when the electro suction hose is removed for transportation or storage It can be secured to the electro suction hose during vacuuming Optional accessories 37 ...

Page 38: ...cuum cleaner Do not use aroma capsules in your cleaner with either an Active HEPA filter or an Active Air Clean filter The charcoal in them will absorb their aroma rendering them ineffective Filter grille You will need to fit the filter grille if you wish to replace the Active HEPA filter with a Super Air Clean filter see Maintenance and care Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another Optio...

Page 39: ...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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