Miele Capricorn S5980 User manual

Miele S5 Vacuum Cleaner Series
Must a Vacuum Cleaner Be So Perfect? In Order To Be a Miele... Yes it Does
Quality. Quality. Quality.
Miele's maxim, for everything!
S5 vacuum cleaners are manufactured at Miele's Bielefeld factory in Germany where every effort is
made to embrace the company's 107-year motto of Immer Besser or Forever Better. Endurance
testing in custom-built laboratories forms an intrinsic part of quality assurance on all Miele vacuum
cleaners. Before any production process begins, all components are put through rigorous tests and
subjected to enormous strain' stress that exceeds typical residential household use. In fact, every
unit is put through a final quality test, not just one in every hundred or two per production run,
ensuring that your home is not a testing ground. Only when all components, electronics and floor
tools have successfully passed each critical exam will the Miele brand name be bestowed on them.
Excellent maneuverability
The three smooth-running 360° castor wheels
mounted on steel axles ensure maximum
stability and maneuverability for your vacuum
cleaner. They are cleverly designed with a travel
ramp to help you maneuver your vacuum easily
over thresholds and around obstructions.
Wide operating radius
The S5 is fitted with an extra long cable to avoid
the need of having to change sockets halfway
through vacuuming. Together with the hose and
suction tube, you have an operating radius of
29½ feet.
Six level power adjustment
The power setting on the new S5 can be
adjusted on six levels, depending on the type of
flooring you're cleaning or surface you're
dusting. Easy to understand graphic symbols
indicate which setting is best suited for different
kinds of surfaces, such as rugs and carpets,
drapes or hard floors. On select models, the
power levels are back-lit, making it easier to find
the right setting.
Purposeful design
Miele vacuum cleaners are instantly identifiable by their unique design and stylish character.
Careful attention is paid to every curve, angle and line ensuring that the only thing rivaling the
vacuum's beauty is its functionality. Skillfully crafted to provide easy operation, effortless
movement and remarkable efficiency ' Miele's beauty is far more than skin deep.
Responsive Features Make Your Life Easier
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Intelligent automatic setting When the automatic setting is selected, the power level of the vacuum
cleaner adjusts automatically to suit the floor surface currently being cleaned and ensures the most
economical use of energy. And because the guesswork has been eliminated, there is no need for
you to adjust the power level yourself.
Silence setting
All Miele vacuums are known for their quiet operation, but a special sound insulation makes the S5
particularly quiet. The new silence setting combines the lowest noise output with the ideal power
level for optimum cleaning results.
Convenient park system
For short breaks, the wand and floor tool can simply be inserted into the park system on the back
of the barrel. This allows you to answer the door or the telephone without having to find an unsafe
resting place for the wand or laying it on the floor. On selected models, the park system also
switches off the motor, saving you time when you are interrupted.
Double-sided wand holder
For safe storage and easy transportation, two fittings allow the telescopic wand assembly to be
hooked onto the barrel when it is upright one on either side. So no matter whether you are right-
handed or left-handed, the S5 offers you an ideal solution. If you need to carry the vacuum cleaner
up and down stairs, you will have the other hand free to hold on to the railing.
Durable bumper strip
The fully integrated bumper strip made from soft plastic goes all the way around the vacuum to
protect both furniture and the vacuum in the event of a collision.
Fully integrated set of accessories
To ensure that accessories don't go missing, the S5 features a neat, on-board storage
compartment. A crevice nozzle for hard to reach corners, an upholstery tool for all those crumbs on
the couch and a dusting brush for the cobwebs in the corners are always on hand, whenever you
need them.
Pisces (S5280)
Royal Blue Callisto (S5280) Deep Black
Suction control via rotary dial Suction control via rotary dial
1200-watt, Miele-made Vortex Motor System™ 1200-watt, Miele-made Vortex Motor System™
Sealed System™ construction Sealed System™ construction
4.76-quart IntensiveClean Plus' dustbag with flap
for dust-free
removal (2 supplied)
4.76-quart IntensiveClean Plus' dustbag with flap
for dust-free removal (2 supplied)
Active HEPA Filter (1 supplied) Active HEPA Filter (1 supplied)
Turbobrush (STB 205-3) Electric Powerbrush (SEB 217-3)
Parquet Floor Brush (SBB 300-3) Parquet Floor Brush (SBB 300-3)
Deluxe handle
Non-electric hose Electric hose (SES 119)
Stainless steel telescopic wand Electric, stainless steel telescopic wand
Three integrated accessories: natural bristle
dusting brush, upholstery
nozzle, crevice tool
Three integrated accessories: natural
bristle dusting brush, upholstery
nozzle, crevice tool
29½ foot operating radius 29½ foot operating radius
Dustbag change indicator Dustbag change indicator
Filter grill Filter grill
Safety shut-off on overheating Safety shut-off on overheating
Space-saving storage bracket on each
side of the vacuum Space-saving storage bracket on each side of the vacuum
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Silence insulation Silence insulation
Recommended for medium pile carpeting
and smooth flooring Recommended for medium pile carpeting and smooth flooring
Aquarius(S5580)
Capri Blue Capricorn(S5980) Luna Silver
Suction control via + / - controls with
LED indicator Suction control via + / - controls with LED indicator
Automatic setting
1200-watt, Miele-made Vortex Motor System™ 1200-watt, Miele-made Vortex Motor System™
Sealed System™ construction Sealed System™ construction
4.76-quart IntensiveClean Plus' dustbag with flap
for dust-free
removal (2 supplied)
4.76-quart IntensiveClean Plus' dustbag with flap
for dust-free
removal (2 supplied)
Active HEPA Filter (1 supplied) Active HEPA Filter (1 supplied)
Parquet Floor Brush (SBB 300-3) Parquet Floor Brush (SBB 300-3)
Optional Electric Powerbrush
(SEB 217-3 or SEB 236) Optional Electric Powerbrush (SEB 217-3 or SEB 236)
Deluxe handle Deluxe handle
Electric hose (SES 119) Electric hose (SES 119)
Electric, stainless steel telescopic
wand Electric, stainless steel telescopic wand
Three integrated accessories: natural bristle
dusting brush, upholstery
nozzle, crevice tool
Three integrated accessories: natural
bristle dusting brush, upholstery
nozzle, crevice tool
29½ foot operating radius 29½ foot operating radius
Dustbag change indicator Dustbag change indicator
Filter grill Filter grill
Filter indicator Filter indicator
Overheating lamp Overheating lamp
Safety shut-off on overheating Safety shut-off on overheating
Space-saving storage bracket on each
side of the vacuum Space-saving storage bracket on each side of the vacuum
Silence insulation Silence insulation
Recommended for medium to high pile carpeting
and smooth flooring Recommended for medium to high pile carpeting and smooth flooring
Breathe Easy, With a Little Help From Miele
For over 75 years, our research, development and quality control laboratories have tested methods
to effectively pick up and, most importantly, retain dust and other indoor air pollutants. After
collecting volumes of data, engineers and designers continue to reach the firm conclusion that
Miele’s system is the most effective and hygienic method of removing particulate matter from the
home. Our exclusive combination of a Sealed System™ using the very best raw materials,
electrostatically charged IntensiveClean Plus dust/filter bag and a selection of high quality filter
cartridges, including the first certified HEPA filter, provide the essential formula for this success. As
a matter offact, the S5 vacuum series has been awarded certification by the DMT Air Quality
Testing Institute, an independent institute that monitors air hygiene. The S5 joins other Miele
vacuums — which were the world’s first to receive this certificate — with a top rating of “excellent
air quality” This certification refers to Miele’s HEPA filter and the vacuum cleaner working together
as a Sealed System™ to provide maximum protection for indoor air quality.
Please exercise caution when evaluating other vacuum filtration systems, since there are many
gimmicks used to sell vacuum cleaners which do not work as effectively as ours and claims of
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performance which cannot be proven scientifically. As this is an area where the results can be
devastating to young or elderly lungs, or to anyone who suffers from allergies or asthma, you may
want to visit a local authorized Miele dealer to discuss the importance of the indoor air quality in
your home and how Miele vacuum cleaner can improve it.
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