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Summary of Contents for S 758

Page 1: ...ing instructions Vacuum cleaners S 758 S 858 These operating instructions apply to standard models S 758 S 858 as well as to other models which are distinguished by names rather than numbers G M Nr 05 783 463 ...

Page 2: ...wing out 21 Setting down transportation and storage Park system 22 Maintenance and care Purchasing new dustbags and filters 24 When to change the dustbag 25 Replacing the dustbag 26 When to change the exhaust filter 27 Replacing the ACTIVE HEPA filter 28 Replacing one type of filter with another 29 When to change the dust compartment filter motor protection 30 To replace the dust compartment filte...

Page 3: ...d 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 your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste...

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Page 5: ... 217 or SEB 236 depending on model kCarrying handle lTwo point holder for the Electrobrush mExhaust filter nMains cable with plug oCable rewind pExhaust filter change indicator Re set button 7 qPark system rStand by light sOverheating warning light tOn Off switch uAccessories compartment vDustbag change indicator wRelease button for accessories compartment xElectro elbow yElectro suction hose N B ...

Page 6: ...th the controls Supervise its use by older children and the elderly or infirm Before using for the first time Check the packaging the vacuum cleaner and accessories for any signs of damage Do not use a damaged appliance it could be dangerous Ensure that the connection data on the data plate voltage and frequency match the mains electricity supply It is essential that they match to avoid damage to ...

Page 7: ...lode 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 Do not carry the appliance by the cable When disconnecting from the mains socket pull by the plug not by the cable Keep the cable away from sharp edges and do...

Page 8: ...an only with a dry cloth or slightly damp cloth when disconnected from the mains supply If moisture gets into the appliance there is a risk of an electric shock The electro suction hose and the electro telescopic tube contain electrical wires The plug connectors must not come in contact with water Do not attempt to clean them with a damp cloth Danger of electric shock Repairs may only be carried o...

Page 9: ...from the vacuum cleaner for storage purposes close the dust compartment shutter before putting the cleaner away e g in a cupboard Insert the elbow into the suction socket When inserting the elbow ensure that the plug connectors line up correctly To remove the suction hose from the cleaner Press the release buttons at the side of the elbow and lift the hose from the socket Preparing for use 9 ...

Page 10: ...way from the suction tube Adjusting the electro telescopic 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 Draw out or push in to adjust to the required height then release the button The tube is locked in position When a resistance...

Page 11: ...use on carpets such as saxony with very long pile berber and sheepskin rugs and valuable hand knotted carpets e g Persian and similar There is a danger of the threads being pulled out If in doubt contact the carpet manufacturer retailer Floor surfaces with a variable or uneven profile If your cleaner is fitted with an SEB 217 do not use it on variable or uneven floor surfaces The brush might come ...

Page 12: ...ectro telescopic tube into the Electrobrush Ensure that the plug connectors line up They must lock together with a click For further information on use and maintenance please refer to the separate instructions supplied with the Electrobrush Preparing for use 12 ...

Page 13: ...ring manufacturer s cleaning and care instructions Fitting the standard floorhead Push the suction tube into the floorhead and turn it clockwise or anti clockwise until it clicks into position To release the floorhead from the suction tube press the locking button see arrow in top illustration and pull the suction tube away from the floorhead Adjusting the standard floorhead Vacuum carpets and rug...

Page 14: ...oorhead s are supplied with the vacuum cleaner to help deal with various types of cleaning aCrevice nozzle bCrevice nozzle extension cDusting brush dUpholstery nozzle eFilter grille supplied separately in the box fBlower connection socket not illustrated see section Operation Blowing out optional accessory for the S 758 The filter grille e is required if you wish to replace the ACTIVE HEPA exhaust...

Page 15: ...n the accessories compartment lid Take out the accessory you require Press down firmly on the lid to close it S 858 accessories compartment The extension for the crevice nozzle is located in the compartment underneath the crevice nozzle Accessories supplied 15 ...

Page 16: ...cleaning in folds crevices or corners Crevice nozzle extension only for S 858 This accessory can be used to extend the length of the crevice nozzle Further length is provided by pulling out the inner section Press the locking button to pull the extension piece out or to push it in Using the accessories supplied 16 ...

Page 17: ... boards ornate or carved articles etc The head of the dusting brush can be swivelled to attain the best cleaning position Upholstery nozzle For cleaning upholstery mattresses cushions curtains covers etc Using the accessories supplied 17 ...

Page 18: ...nger of overheating and damage Rewinding Switch off at the wall socket and remove the plug Press the rewind switch The cable will rewind automatically Auto reverse To switch on this function move the slide switch to Auto reverse The rewind brake on the cable drum is released It pays out the exact amount of cable required and gathers in excess cable so that the cable automatically adjusts itself to...

Page 19: ...hen the lid is opened this enables the blower facility to work Vacuuming When vacuuming pull the cleaner behind you on its wheels You can stand it upright for vacuuming stairs and curtains etc When vacuuming especially fine dust e g sawdust sand plaster flour talcum powder etc electrostatic charges build up naturally Under certain conditions these charges will be released To avoid the unpleasant e...

Page 20: ... carpets rugs and runners d for energy saving daily use e lightly soiled textured carpets f textured hard flooring and for intensive cleaning of carpets Switching the Electrobrush on and off The Electrobrush is switched on separately from the vacuum cleaner by pressing the j on the handpiece This means that you can switch the Electrobrush off during vacuuming and the vacuum cleaner will continue t...

Page 21: ...e blocked Press the release button for the dust compartment lid and raise up the lid up as far as it will go Take out the exhaust filter or the filter grille if this has been fitted and replace with the blower connection socket Close the dust compartment lid Now open the accessories compartment and insert the suction hose elbow into the blower connection socket The blower connection socket is easy...

Page 22: ... independently and to the rear of the cleaner Fit the lower clip on the floorhead into the slot on the back of the vacuum cleaner from above see illustration Switching on and off with the Park system Parking the floorhead in this way whilst vacuuming automatically switches off the cleaner without needing to press the On Off switch Lifting the floorhead out of the Park system switches the cleaner o...

Page 23: ...r to carry or store The two point holder on the side of the cleaner is not designed for taking a standard floorhead turbobrush hard floorbrush or parquet floorbrush If you wish to carry the cleaner with one of these floorbrushes attached you will need to use adapter A optional or standard accessory depending on country and fit it between the floorbrush and the suction tube It can then be fitted se...

Page 24: ...use damage to your product Purchasing new dustbags and filters Replacement dustbags and filters can be obtained from your local Miele Dealer or directly from the Miele Spare Parts Department When ordering dustbags for your vacuum cleaner ask for bags with the code F J M for model S 758 G N for model S 858 Always quote the model number given on the data plate located underneath the appliance A SUPE...

Page 25: ... change indicator works The indicator is designed to measure the air permeability of a dustbag containing common 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 become blocked very quickly This affects the air p...

Page 26: ...event any dust escaping It can then be disposed of with the normal household waste as long as it has only been used for vacuuming up normal household dust Do not unfold the new bag when you take it out of the packet This way it will not get trapped when you shut the dust compartment lid again To insert a new dustbag push the collar securely into the frame as far as it will go Otherwise you will no...

Page 27: ...aced 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 the suction power will be reduced as will the effectiveness of the filter if it is not replaced in good time You can replace the ACTIVE HEPA exhaust filter supplied with the vacuum cleaner with one of the other Miele exhaust filters if you wish see Repl...

Page 28: ...the dust compartment lid firmly It should click into place Resetting the Exhaust filter change indicator The filter change indicator needs to be re set each time the filter is replaced To do this the vacuum cleaner must be connected to the electricity supply Press on the filter change indicator light until it goes out The display is now back in the starting position again Maintenance and care 28 ...

Page 29: ...with a SUPER air clean filter a it is essential that you also fit the filter grille see the section on Accessories supplied The built in exhaust filter change indicator Re set button 7 is designed for the change cycle of an ACTIVE air clean or an ACTIVE HEPA filter The filter change indicator light will have no significance if a SUPER air clean filter has been fitted but should still be re set by ...

Page 30: ... time you start a new packet of dustbags A dust compartment filter is supplied with every packet of Miele dustbags To replace the dust compartment filter Open the dust compartment lid Unclip the filter frame remove the old filter and replace with a new one Close the filter frame Maintenance and care 30 ...

Page 31: ...he thread lifters Use a knife or similar object to remove them from the slots Fit the new thread lifters If threads or hair have wound round the bearing on the floorhead roller aUse a coin to release the roller pin bayonet connection and pull out the pin bTake out the roller Remove all threads and hair etc then replace the individual parts in the correct order Spare parts are available from your M...

Page 32: ...ly damp cloth or with a proprietary cleaner suitable for plastic E Cloth A microfibre E Cloth is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department Part Number 98013530 which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel glass plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals It can be washed 300 times Do not use abrasive cleaners glass cleaners or all purpose cleaners Because of their c...

Page 33: ...the vacuum cleaner using the On Off switch After removing the cause wait for a period of 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 you cannot easily remedy please contact your Miele Dealer or the Miele Service Department see back cover for contact details When contacting your Dealer or the Miele S...

Page 34: ...r 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 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 ...

Page 35: ...The ACTIVE air clean filter is a special active charcoal filter which absorbs odours from the dust collected in the dustbag It helps therefore to prevent a build up of odours occuring Do not use aroma capsules in your cleaner if you use this filter The charcoal in the filter will absorb their aroma rendering them ineffective The ACTIVE air clean filter can be used instead of the existing exhaust f...

Page 36: ... in folds crevices or corners Radiator brush can only be used if attached to the crevice nozzle For cleaning radiators narrow shelves and crevices Universal brush For dusting books shelves etc Accessories available as optional extras 36 ...

Page 37: ... MicroSet This set is specially designed 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 Accessories available as optional extras 37 ...

Page 38: ...ng suction hose and hose tidy CarClean Set Vario The CarClean Set Vario has been designed as an accessory for Miele and non 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 Adapter for connecting the accessories to a non Miele vacuum cleaner These are suppli...

Page 39: ...30 240 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 applicable to...

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