Miele S6 Poti Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Caring for our environment

Description of the appliance

Warning and Safety instructions

Preparing for use

Using the accessories supplied

Correct use

Mains cable

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Switching on and off

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Adjusting the suction power

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Opening the air inlet valve on the handle

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Setting down, transportation and storage

Parking system for pauses in vacuuming

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Parking system for storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Maintenance and care

Purchasing new dustbags and filters

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When to change the dustbag

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Replacing the dustbag

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When to change the exhaust filter

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Replacing the Air Clean filter

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Replacing an Active Air Clean filter or an Active HEPA filter

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Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another

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When to change the dust compartment filter (for motor protection)

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How to change the dust compartment filter

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When to change the thread lifters

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Replacing the thread lifters

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Cleaning the roller on the floorhead

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Cleaning and care

Problem solving guide / After sales service

Optional accessories

Electrical connection for the UK

Contents

Summary of Contents for S6 Poti

Page 1: ... to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before using it for the first time These operating instructions apply to standard models S 6210 S 6390 as well as to other S 6000 vacuum cleaners which are distinguished by names rather than numbers M Nr 09 234 070 en GB ...

Page 2: ...dustbags and filters 20 When to change the dustbag 21 Replacing the dustbag 22 When to change the exhaust filter 23 Replacing the Air Clean filter 23 Replacing an Active Air Clean filter or an Active HEPA filter 24 Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another 25 When to change the dust compartment filter for motor protection 26 How to change the dust compartment filter 26 When to change the t...

Page 3: ...posed of in this way if it has been used exclusively for general household dust Disposing of your old appliance Before disposing of your old appliance remove the dustbag and all the filters and dispose of them with your normal household waste Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and t...

Page 4: ...Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...or pParking system for pauses in vacuuming qOn Off foot control s rDustbag change indicator sConnection socket tSuction hose uAccessories holder The illustration shows the maximum number of features available on these Miele vacuum cleaners Those features marked depend on the model and may vary or not be available on your model Certain models are supplied as standard with the following accessories ...

Page 6: ...e work and cleaning Switch it off at the wall socket and unplug it Correct application This vacuum cleaner is not designed for commercial use It is intended for use in domestic households and for use in similar working and residential environments The vacuum cleaner is not intended for outdoor use The vacuum cleaner must only be used for domestic household purposes to vacuum dry floor surfaces Do ...

Page 7: ...appliance Ensure that the connection data on the data plate voltage and frequency match the mains electricity supply exactly The plug must be fitted with a 13 A fuse UK While the vacuum cleaner is under guarantee repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by Miele Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated Do not pull or carry the appliance by the cable and be careful no...

Page 8: ...et wet Clean only with a dry cloth or slightly damp cloth when disconnected from the mains supply Repairs should only be carried out by a Miele authorised service technician Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work Correct use To avoid the risk of damage do not use the vacuum cleaner without the dustbag dust compa...

Page 9: ...e Parts Department or online at www miele shop com To avoid the risk of injury when vacuuming with a Miele Turbobrush do not touch the rotating roller brush 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 Only use genuine dustbags filters accessories and optional accessories with the Or...

Page 10: ...is line up the guides on the two pieces Removing the suction hose from the cleaner Press the release buttons at the side of the hose connector and lift the hose from the socket Connecting the handle to the suction hose Insert the suction hose into the handle until it clicks into position Preparing for use 10 ...

Page 11: ...the other and can be adjusted to suit your height for comfortable vacuum cleaning Press the telescopic tube release button to release the tubes and adjust to the required height Adjusting the triscopic suction tube depending on model The triscopic tube has three sections Two sections are packed together inside a third outer tube Press the release button see arrow a to release the lower tube and pu...

Page 12: ...ion tube press the release button see arrow and pull the suction tube away from the floorhead The floorhead can be used for all normal cleaning of carpets and rugs It can also be used with the brush protruding to vacuum hard flooring For hard flooring such as stone and parquet we recommend using one of the special Miele floor brushes see Optional accessories Preparing for use 12 ...

Page 13: ... scratching with the brush protruding Press the ä or foot control Clean flooring which has deep crevices or grooves with the brush protruding AirTeQ floorhead This floorhead has been specially developed to achieve excellent cleaning results using low energy It has particularly low power consumption and high suction capability Warning If the suction power of the AirTeQ floorhead seems too high redu...

Page 14: ...g in folds crevices or corners dAccessories holder for the above accessories Symbols on the holder show where to attach the different accessories Attach the accessories holder to the suction hose where it joins the handle or to hose connector socket Make sure it clicks into position Floorhead For general use and also for vacuuming stairs Warning For safety reasons when vacuuming stairs it is best ...

Page 15: ...cuuming 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 unplug it Press the rewind foot control briefly The cable will rewind automatically Switching on and off Press the On Off foot control s Correct use 15 ...

Page 16: ...pe of use the settings are suitable for curtains lightweight fabrics upholstery cushions thick pile carpets rugs and runners for daily energy saving vacuuming this setting is also very quiet loop pile carpets heavily soiled hard flooring and for intensive cleaning of carpets When using the AirTeQ floorhead if the suction seems too high reduce the suction until the floorhead is easier to manoeuvre ...

Page 17: ...g When vacuuming pull the cleaner behind you on its wheels You can stand it upright for vacuuming stairs and curtains etc Warning 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 effects of these discharges a metal inlay has been incorporated ...

Page 18: ...ing Always disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical supply when you have finished using it Switch off at the wall socket and unplug it There is a parking attachment on each side of the vacuum cleaner Stand the vacuum cleaner upright when it is not being used and when it is being stored Retract the telescopic tube fully Then slot the floorhead downwards into one of the parking attachments ...

Page 19: ... so that the vacuum cleaner requires less storage space Detach the XXL handle from the retracted suction tube Wind the suction hose around the suction tube and then slot the XXL handle into the second parking attachment Setting down transportation and storage 19 ...

Page 20: ...per based materials or dustbags with a cardboard collar or dustbags that do not carry the Original Miele logo can seriously damage the vacuum cleaner and invalidate the warranty Purchasing new dustbags and filters Original Miele dustbags and filters can be ordered from your Miele Dealer from Miele or online at Only use original Miele F J M dustbags with a red collar Using any other dustbags will d...

Page 21: ...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 ver...

Page 22: ...e dustbag out by the grip next to the self closing flap on the collar Fit the new dustbag into the red 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 Warning The lid will not close without a dustbag...

Page 23: ...ilter need to be changed approx once a year Make a note of the date on the filter Replacing the Air Clean filter Do not use more than one exhaust filter at a time Open the dust compartment lid Open the filter grille and remove the used Air Clean filter by one of the clean unsoiled sections see arrows Replace it with a new Air Clean filter If you wish to replace the Air Clean filter with an Active ...

Page 24: ...mpartment lid Raise the filter and remove it Replace it with a new Active Air Clean filter or a new Active HEPA filter and press it down into place If you wish to use an Air Clean filter see Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another Close the dust compartment lid firmly It should click into place Maintenance and care 24 ...

Page 25: ...o replace the Air Clean filter a with an Active Air Clean filter b or an Active HEPA filter c it is essential that you remove the filter grille before fitting the new type of filter 2 If you wish 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 the filter grille Filter grille see Optional accessories Do not use m...

Page 26: ...tment lid Pull the dustbag out by the grip next to the self closing flap on the collar Lift up the filter frame until it clicks and remove the old filter Hold by the clean unsoiled section to remove it Replace with a new dust compartment filter Close the filter frame Fit the dustbag into the holder as far as it will go Close the dust compartment lid securely making sure it clicks into position Tak...

Page 27: ...fters Use a suitable screwdriver to remove the thread lifters from the slots There are two grooves to help you Fit new thread lifters FiberTeQ und AirTeQ floorheads Use a suitable screwdriver to remove the thread lifters from the slots Fit new thread lifters Upholstery nozzle SPD 10 aDisengage the thread lifter unit at each side of the upholstery nozzle using a coin bFit a new thread lifter unit a...

Page 28: ...e bearing with bayonet fitting using a coin bPress the bearing out and remove it cTake out the roller Remove any threads and hair replace the roller and refit the bearing Replacement parts are available from your Miele dealer or from Miele see back cover for contact details Maintenance and care 28 ...

Page 29: ...leaner and of the accessories can be cleaned with a dry or a slightly damp cloth or with a proprietary cleaner suitable for plastic Warning Do not use abrasive cleaning agents glass cleaning agents all purpose cleaners or oil based conditioning agents 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 dus...

Page 30: ...e vacuum cleaner off immediately using the On Off foot control s Disconnect from the electricity supply Switch it off at the wall socket and unplug it After removing the cause wait for 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 Miele see ...

Page 31: ...et 3 This brush has natural bristles and is designed for use on parquet floors and other surfaces which are susceptible to scratching such as laminate flooring Parquet Twister swivel action floorbrush SBB 300 3 This brush is suitable for a variety of hard floor surfaces and has a swivel joint enabling it to get into awkward corners Parquet Twister XL swivel action floorbrush SBB 400 3 This brush i...

Page 32: ...ozzle 190 mm SPD 10 For cleaning upholstery mattresses car seats etc Flexible extension hose SFS 10 For extending the suction hose by approx 1 5 m Hygiene seal with active charcoal This prevents dust and odours escaping when the suction hose has been removed from the cleaner Filters Active Air Clean exhaust filter SF AAC 50 This filter absorbs odours from the dirt collected in the dustbag Active H...

Page 33: ...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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