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SERVICING AND REPAIRS
Use only genuine Miele replacement parts.
DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
If you have any questions, contact your local dealer / service agent.
Any service needed other than that described in these Operating Instructions should be
performed by a Miele Service Center, only.
To replace any of the following parts, place the vacuum cleaner in the horizontal position
by using the pedal. Then turn it over exposing the underside.
HOW TO REPLACE - DRIVE BELT
(#S01R4000) AND BEATER BAR ASSEMBLY
(Part # R98G1064)
1. Remove the 4 screws from the base plate and
lift it off. (Fig. 1)
2. Release the belt from the motor shaft and lift
the beater bar assembly to remove the belt.
(Fig. 2)
3. To reassemble the beater bar, return
the belt to the motor shaft and beater bar
pulley.
Re-insert the bar into its supports and turn the
beater bar to ensure that the belt is seated
correctly. (Fig. 3)
4. Replace the base plate, and re-fasten the
screws securely.
HOW TO REPLACE - BEATER BAR / SIDE
BRUSHES / SHAFT SUPPORT A-B
1. First remove the base plate, drive belt and
beater bar assembly (as illustrated above).
2. Remove the 2 screws at both ends of the
beater bar assembly and separate the
different parts as shown in the exploded view.
3. Replace any damaged part and reassemble in
the reverse order.
REPLACING THE HEAD-LIGHT BULB
(S177i only)
1. Remove the base plate, release the head-
light assembly and lift it off. (Fig. 1)
2. Remove the old bulb, and replace it with a
new one (Fig. 2)
(Consult your dealer / service agent for a
suitable replacement bulb).
3. Re-insert the head-light assembly and the
base plate.
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Fig. 3
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