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Replacing the Air Clean filter

Do not use more than one exhaust
filter at a time.

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Open the exhaust filter compartment
lid.

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Remove the filter grille.

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Open the filter grille and remove the
used Air Clean filter by one of the
clean, unsoiled sections.

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Replace it with a new Air Clean filter.

If you wish to replace the Air Clean
filter with an Active Air Clean filter or
with an Active HEPA filter , see
"Replacing one type of exhaust filter
with another".

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Secure the catch on the filter grille
and replace it inside the exhaust filter
compartment.

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Close the exhaust filter compartment
lid.

Maintenance

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Summary of Contents for S 7000 series

Page 1: ... or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before using it for the first time These operating instructions apply to the standard S 7000 vacuum cleaners as well as to other models which are distinguished by names rather than numbers M Nr 07 793 820 en AU NZ ...

Page 2: ... 19 Using the accessories supplied 20 Maintenance 22 Purchasing new dustbags and filters 22 Ordering the correct dustbags and filters 22 When to change the dustbag 23 Replacing the dustbag 24 When to change the dust compartment filter 25 How to change the dust compartment filter 25 When to change the exhaust filter 26 Replacing the Air Clean filter 27 Replacing an Active Air Clean filter or an Act...

Page 3: ...riendly 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 function...

Page 4: ...The illustration shows the maximum number of features available on these Miele vacuum cleaners Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...PowerBrush lLight mDustbag change indicator nDust compartment release button oHyClean dustbag pControl unit see next page qMains cable rButton to switch PowerBrush from carpet to hard flooring sOn Off button tHandle Those features marked depend on the model and may vary or not be available on your model At the rear uLower swivel hook for mains cable vUpholstery nozzle wCarrying handle xCrevice noz...

Page 6: ...ner in operation indicator light bPowerBrush in operation indicator light cRotary suction power selector Vacuum cleaners with buttons aAutomatic button bSuction power selector buttons buttons cThermal cut out indicator light dPowerBrush indicator light eExhaust filter change indicator Reset button fPowerBrush in operation indicator light Guide to the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...liance 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 appliance is not a toy To avoid the risk of injury keep children well away and do not allow them to play wit...

Page 8: ...ts into the appliance there is a risk of electric shock Correct use Never touch the PowerBrush roller while it is rotating Danger of injury To avoid the risk of damage do not use the vacuum cleaner without the dustbag dust compartment filter and exhaust filter in place If a dustbag is not inserted the dust compartment cover does not normally close Do not force it Do not vacuum up any water liquid ...

Page 9: ...hem too if necessary A full bag or blocked filter will reduce the suction power of the cleaner A temperature limiter switches the vacuum cleaner off automatically if it gets too hot See Problem solving guide Accessories 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 dustbags are ...

Page 10: ...Assembling the vacuum cleaner Raise the vacuum cleaner into the vertical position Insert the handle into the vacuum cleaner until it clicks into position Preparing for use 10 ...

Page 11: ...ither direction Turn it upwards to release the cable Winding up the mains cable When the vacuum cleaner is not in use the cable can be wound around the two cable hooks Secure the mains cable by clamping the plug to the cable see detail Using the vacuum cleaner 11 ...

Page 12: ...upper cable hook see detailed drawing This way the mains cable will not get in the way during vacuuming This also protects the cable from becoming kinked Releasing the vacuum cleaner Step on the foot switch and tilt the cleaner to a comfortable position for vacuuming Using the vacuum cleaner 12 ...

Page 13: ... The vacuum cleaner suction power settings in the control unit will light up yellow For good visibility of the working area the light on the floorhead will come on Adjusting the suction power The suction power can be regulated to suit the type of flooring being cleaned The controls vary from model to model The different options are described on the following pages Rotary selector Turn the suction ...

Page 14: ...rpets rugs and runners for daily energy saving vacuuming This setting is also very quiet e lightly soiled rugs and fitted carpets f heavily soiled hard flooring and for intensive cleaning of carpets Press the button to select a higher suction power level Press the button to select a lower suction power level The setting selected will light up yellow Using the vacuum cleaner 14 ...

Page 15: ...sing the automatic setting simply press the Automatic button again Do not use the Automatic setting to vacuum lightweight materials or curtains These could be sucked in and possibly damaged Tip Obstacles and variations in floor height for instance when vacuuming over thresholds and the edges of rugs are easy to cope with Briefly press the footswitch and lift the front of the floorhead over the obs...

Page 16: ... stable position at the bottom of the stairs or on one of the lower steps Raise the vacuum cleaner into the vertical position To access the suction tube handle press the release button on the telescopic wand To increase stability turn the elbow joint at the bottom of the hose downwards as illustrated until it clicks into position above the retainer During normal vacuuming with the cleaner the suct...

Page 17: ...lescopic wand To increase stability turn the elbow joint at the bottom of the hose downwards as illustrated until it clicks into position above the retainer One part of the telescopic wand is packed inside the other and it can be adjusted to suit your height for comfortable vacuuming Press the telescopic wand release button see arrow and adjust it to the required height For normal vacuum cleaning ...

Page 18: ...note that the PowerBrush should not be used for vacuuming deep pile rugs and carpets or valuable hand knotted rugs and carpets e g Persian and oriental rugs etc There is a danger of the threads being pulled out Ensure that the PowerBrush is switched off before commencing vacuuming of such rugs and carpets If in doubt contact the carpet manufacturer retailer Do not use the PowerBrush to clean highl...

Page 19: ... the vacuum cleaner will continue to operate using suction only This is useful when moving from vacuuming a fitted carpet to a rug for example The PowerBrush will switch itself off automatically as soon as the cleaner is raised to its upright position How to use the PowerBrush To achieve the best results pass the PowerBrush slowly backwards and forwards over the carpet or floor covering For rugs a...

Page 20: ...r a Upholstery nozzle b Crevice nozzle 300 mm c Dusting brush Attach the accessory required onto the suction hose handle or onto the telescopic wand Upholstery nozzle For cleaning upholstery mattresses cushions curtains covers etc Using the accessories supplied 20 ...

Page 21: ... in folds crevices or corners and narrow gaps Dusting brush 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 21 ...

Page 22: ...eaner and invalidate the warranty Purchasing new dustbags and filters Original Miele dustbags and filters can be obtained from your local Miele Vacuum Cleaner Specialist directly from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet at www miele shop com Ordering the correct dustbags and filters Original Miele U dustbags and original filters are identified by the Original Miele logo on the pac...

Page 23: ...the dustbag 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 This generally contains a mixture of dust hair carpet fluff threads grit etc However if the cleaner has been used to vacuum up fine dust such as plaster brick dust cement or flour the pores of the dustbag will become blocked...

Page 24: ... automatically 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 It should be unfolded in the dust compartment Close the dust compartment lid securely making sure it clicks into position Take care not to trap the dustbag when doing so The dustbag is then automatically guided into position for vacuuming The lid w...

Page 25: ...very 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 by the clean unsoiled section see arrow to remove it Replace with a new dust compartment filter Close the filter frame Close the dust compartment lid firmly It should click into place Maintenance 25 ...

Page 26: ...ertain models are fitted with an exhaust filter change indicator reset button to show you 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 The vacuum cleaner can still be used with the exhaust filter indicator lit up However the suction power will be reduced as will the effec...

Page 27: ...lean filter by one of the clean unsoiled sections Replace it with a new Air Clean filter If you wish to replace the Air Clean filter with an Active Air Clean filter or with an Active HEPA filter see Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another Secure the catch on the filter grille and replace it inside the exhaust filter compartment Close the exhaust filter compartment lid Maintenance 27 ...

Page 28: ...ter with another Close the exhaust filter compartment lid Re setting the exhaust filter change indicator If your vacuum cleaner is fitted with an exhaust filter change indicator reset button 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 chan...

Page 29: ...to replace the Active Air Clean filter b or the Active HEPA filter c with an 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 nee...

Page 30: ...all socket and remove the plug Release the vacuum cleaner and place it flat on the floor Turn the vacuum cleaner over Cut any threads or hairs that have become entangled in the roller with a pair of scissors There is a groove along the roller to help you Then run the vacuum cleaner to vacuum up the bits Maintenance 30 ...

Page 31: ...urning it in the direction of the arrow BNow remove the hose socket from the elbow by pulling it Remove any soiling or blockages Replace the socket and lock it into position If you have not been able to reach all of the soiling you could also try the following Unlock the panel on the base of the vacuum cleaner as follows AUsing a suitable flat bladed screwdriver or a five cent coin loosen the two ...

Page 32: ...tary cleaner suitable for plastic Do not use abrasive cleaning agents glass cleaning agents or all purpose cleaners Because of their chemical composition they could cause serious damage to the plastic casing Dust compartment The dust compartment can if necessary be cleaned using a dry duster dusting brush or if available a second vacuum cleaner to vacuum the dust out Do not let the vacuum cleaner ...

Page 33: ...lamp indicates a blockage in the roller for example because a large object has been vacuumed up Switch the PowerBrush and the vacuum cleaner off switch it off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug Remove the blockage The vacuum cleaner can then be used again The PowerBrush switches off automatically The PowerBrush indicator stays yellow The overheating protection mechanism has been activated by...

Page 34: ...In the event of a fault that you cannot easily remedy please contact your local Miele Vacuum Cleaner Specialist or the Miele Customer Contact Centre see back cover for address 34 After sales service ...

Page 35: ...t at Certain models are supplied as stan dard with one or more of the following accessories Attach the accessory required onto the suction hose handle or onto the telescopic wand Important please observe the flooring manufacturer s cleaning and care instructions Hardfloor brush This brush is designed for use on hard flooring such as tiled or stone floors Optional accessories 35 ...

Page 36: ... mattresses car seats carpeted stairs etc Radiator brush This 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 36 ...

Page 37: ...ed for cleaning small objects and difficult to reach areas such as PC keyboards stereo equipment intricately carved furniture and ornaments models etc It consists of Micro hose with combination nozzle crevice nozzle and dusting brush Micro dusting brush Micro crevice nozzle Angled extension Universal brush For dusting books shelves etc Optional accessories 37 ...

Page 38: ...filtration levels between the Active Air Clean filter and the Air Clean filter Active HEPA filter A combination filter which complies with the requirements of EN 1822 HEPA classification 12 It is able to filter out very fine particles and micro organisms The active charcoal layer absorbs odours from the dust collected in the dustbag This filter is especially appropriate for allergy sufferers and u...

Page 39: ...ata plate located underneath the vacuum cleaner Please ensure that these match the household mains supply The fuse rating is quoted on the plug The appliance is supplied with a cable and moulded plug ready for connection to a 230V 50Hz a c single phase supply Test Marks Electrical safety C Tick Mark or a combined RCM mark Electrically suppressed according to AS NZS 1044 Electrical connection 39 ...

Page 40: ...Alteration rights reserved S 7000 0110 M Nr 07 793 820 00 ...

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