Miele SCAE0, Operating Instructions Manual

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However, if fine dust, such as drill dust,
sand, plaster or flour is vacuumed, the
pores of the filter bag may become
blocked. The marker will indicate that
the bag is "full" even when it is not. The
filter bag should be changed as the
suction power is greatly reduced.
If the bag is bulging with pet fur, hair,
carpet fluff, etc. the indicator may not
register "full". This is because the air
flow of the filter bag may still be high
enough not to activate the marker to
show maximum. The filter bag should
still be changed.
How to change the filter bag
(see fig. 26 + 27)
^
Open the dust compartment lid
(see fig. 9).
The filter bag has a flap that automatically
closes to prevent dust from escaping
when the bag is removed.
^
Grasp the finger grip and pull the
filter bag out of the holder.
^
Insert the new filter bag into the hol-
der as far as it will go. Note: Do NOT
unfold the filter bag when you first re-
move it from the box.
^
Wait until you have inserted the filter
bag into the compartment before
unfolding it.
^
Now close the dust compartment lid
until it clicks into place, taking care
not to catch the filter bag in the lid.
,
If you do not insert a replacement
filter bag, the dust compartment lid is
designed not to close. Do not use
force!
When should I change the dust
compartment filter?
Whenever you start a new box of Miele
filter bag filters, you should change the
dust compartment filter. A new dust
compartment filter is included in every
box of Miele filter bags.
Replacing the dust compartment
filter (see fig. 28)
^
Open the dust compartment lid.
^
Open the filter frame, remove the old
filter and replace with a new one.
^
Close the filter frame.
When to change the exhaust filter?
Depending on the model, your vacuum
cleaner will use one of the following
standard exhaust filters (see fig. 8):
a AirClean Filter
Change the exhaust filter each time you
open a new box of Miele filter bags.
A new AirClean exhaust filter is included
in every box of Miele filter bags.
b Active AirClean 50 (black)
c HEPA AirClean 50 (white)
If the display of the exhaust filter
change indicator has turned fully red
(see fig. 13).
The indicator light will come on after
approx. 50 hours of operation, which is
equivalent to one year of average use.
The vacuum cleaner can still be used
however, the filter performance and
suction power will be reduced.
Instead of the Active AirClean 50 b or
HEPA AirClean 50 c exhaust filter
installed as standard, an AirClean a
exhaust filter can also be used (see
section "Maintenance and care -
Exchanging exhaust filters").
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