Miele HS15 User manual

en Vacuum cleaner operating instructions
M.-Nr. 10 190 490
HS15

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Warning and Safety instructions ........................................................................ 29
Guide to the appliance......................................................................................... 36
Caring for the environment ................................................................................. 38
Notes on Delegated Regulation (EU) No. 665/2013 and 666/2013................... 39
Illustrations........................................................................................................... 39
Preparing for use ................................................................................................. 39
Using the accessories supplied ......................................................................... 41
Use ........................................................................................................................ 41
Setting down, transportation and storage......................................................... 43
Maintenance......................................................................................................... 44
Purchasing new dustbags and filters..................................................................... 44
Ordering the correct dustbags and filters.............................................................. 44
When to change the dustbag ................................................................................ 45
How the dustbag change indicator works............................................................. 45
How to replace the dustbag .................................................................................. 45
When to change the dust compartment filter (for motor protection) ..................... 46
How to change the dust compartment filter ......................................................... 46
When to replace the exhaust filter ......................................................................... 46
How to replace the AirClean filter ......................................................................... 46
Replacing the Active AirClean 50, AirClean Plus 50 and HEPA AirClean 50 exhaust
filters ..................................................................................................................... 47
Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another ................................................. 47
When changing the filter please note: ................................................................... 47
Maintenance indicator with reset button .............................................................. 47
When to change the battery in the radio-control handle ....................................... 48
How to change the battery in the radio-control handle ........................................ 48
When to change the thread lifters.......................................................................... 48
How to replace the thread lifters ........................................................................... 48
Cleaning the roller on the AllTeQ floorhead .......................................................... 48
Cleaning and care................................................................................................ 48
Problem solving guide......................................................................................... 50
After sales service ............................................................................................... 51
Guarantee ............................................................................................................. 51

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Optional accessories........................................................................................... 51
Electrical connection for the UK ........................................................................ 53
Electrical connection AU, NZ.............................................................................. 53

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This vacuum cleaner complies with current safety re‐
quirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to per‐
sonal injury and damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the vac‐
uum cleaner, please read these instructions carefully be‐
fore using it for the first time. They contain important in‐
formation on its safety, operation and maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that
new users are familiar with the content. Pass them on to
any future owner.
Always disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the mains
supply when you have finished using it, before changing
over accessories, as well as for maintenance work and
cleaning. Switch the vacuum cleaner off at the wall
socket and unplug it.
Correct application
 This vacuum cleaner is intended for cleaning flooring in
domestic households and similar residential environments.
 This vacuum cleaner can be used for all normal cleaning
of carpets, rugs and robust hard flooring.
 This vacuum cleaner is not intended for outdoor use.
 The vacuum cleaner must only be used to vacuum dry
floor surfaces. Do not use on people and animals. Any oth‐
er usage, modification or alteration is not supported by the
manufacturer and could be dangerous.

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 This vacuum cleaner can only be used by people with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience or knowledge, if they are supervised whilst us‐
ing it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and
understand and recognise the consequences of incorrect
operation.
Safety with children
 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from
the vacuum cleaner unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children 8 years and older may only use the vacuum
cleaner unsupervised if they have been shown how to use
it safely and recognise and understand the consequences
of incorrect operation.
 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the
vacuum cleaner unsupervised.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the vacuum
cleaner and do not let them play with it.
 Models with radio controls on the handle: Keep batteries
out of the reach of children.
Technical safety
 Before using the vacuum cleaner and its accessories,
check for any visible signs of damage. Do not use a dam‐
aged appliance.

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 Ensure that the connection data on the data plate of the
vacuum cleaner (voltage and frequency) match the mains
electricity supply exactly. The vacuum cleaner is suitable
for use with 50Hz or 60Hz without modification.
 The mains electrical plug must be fitted with an appro‐
priate fuse.
 Reliable and safe operation of this vacuum cleaner can
only be assured if it has been connected to the mains
electricity supply.
 While the vacuum cleaner is under guarantee, repairs
should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service
technician. Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated.
 Do not pull or carry the vacuum cleaner by the cable,
and be careful not to damage the cable when withdrawing
the plug from the socket. Keep the cable away from sharp
edges and do not let it get squashed, for example, under a
door. Avoid running the vacuum cleaner over the cable.
This could damage the cable, plug or socket. The appli‐
ance must not be used if any of these have suffered dam‐
age.
 Do not use the vacuum cleaner if the cable is damaged.
If the cable is damaged it must be replaced together with a
complete cable rewind. For safety reasons this work must
be done by the Miele Service Department or a Miele au‐
thorised service technician.

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 When vacuuming 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 dis‐
charges, a metal inlay has been incorporated into the un‐
derside of the handle. Please make sure that you keep
your hand in constant contact with this metal strip during
vacuuming.
 Do not let the vacuum cleaner get 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 can cause considerable danger to users.
Correct use
 To avoid the risk of damage, do not use the vacuum
cleaner without the dustbag, dust compartment filter and
exhaust filter in place.
 The dust compartment cover will not close without a
dustbag fitted. Do not force it.
 Do not vacuum up anything which has been burning or
is still glowing e.g. cigarettes, ashes or coal, whether glow‐
ing or apparently extinguished.
 Do not use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum up any water,
liquid or damp dirt. Wait until any freshly cleaned or sham‐
pooed rugs or carpets are completely dry before attempt‐
ing to vacuum.

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 Do not use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum toner dust.
Toner, such as that used in printers and photocopiers, can
conduct electricity.
 Do not vacuum up any inflammable or combustible liq‐
uids or gases and do not vacuum in areas where such
substances are stored.
 Floor attachments, accessories and tubes must not be
used at head level.
 Important information on the handling of batteries (for
models with radio controls on the handle):
– Do not short circuit or recharge the battery, or throw it
into a fire.
– Disposing of the battery: Remove the battery from the
radio control handle and dispose of it in a designated
recycling bin for batteries. Do not dispose of it with the
normal household waste.
Accessories
 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 and accessories with
the "Original Miele" logo on them. Otherwise the manufac‐
turer cannot guarantee the safety of the product.

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Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by incor‐
rect use or operation or by non-compliance with these
Warning and Safety instructions.

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The illustration shows the maximum number of features available.
aSuction hose
bRelease button for accessories compartment
cDustbag change indicator
dDisplay *
eFoot switch for automatic cable rewind
fPark system for pauses during vacuuming
gOn/Off foot control 
hMains cable
iCastor wheels *
jExhaust filter *
kPark system for storage (on both sides of the vacuum cleaner)
lDust compartment filter (for motor protection)
mOriginal Miele dustbag
nCarrying handle
oFloorhead *
pRelease buttons
qTelescopic suction tube
rDust compartment release catch
sRelease button for the telescopic tube
tHose connection socket
uLED *
vStandby button for pauses in vacuuming *
wSuction power selector buttons + / - *
xHandle (some models have an air inlet valve in the handle) *
yOverheating warning light *
zRestart button *
{Standby indicator light *
|Maintenance indicator with reset button *
Features marked * depend on model and may vary or not be available on your
vacuum cleaner.

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Disposal of packing material
The packaging is designed to protect
against transportation damage. The
packaging materials used are selected
from materials which are environmen‐
tally friendly for disposal and should be
recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the manufactur‐
ing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites. Ensure
that any plastic wrappings, bags,etc.
are disposed of safely and kept out of
the reach of babies and young children.
Danger of suffocation.
Disposing of the dustbag and
filters
Dustbags and filters are made from en‐
vironmentally friendly materials, and
can be disposed of with the normal
household waste, as long as they have
been used exclusively for general
household dust.
Disposing of your old appli‐
ance
Before disposing of your old appliance
remove the dustbag and filters and dis‐
pose of them with your household
waste.
Electrical and electronic equipment of‐
ten contains valuable materials. These
include substances which, if handled or
disposed of incorrectly, could be po‐
tentially 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 domestic waste.
Please dispose of it at your local com‐
munity waste collection / recycling cen‐
tre, or contact your dealer for advice.
Ensure that it presents no danger to
children while being stored for disposal.

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Notes on Delegated Regulation
(EU) No. 665/2013 and
666/2013
This vacuum cleaner is a general pur‐
pose vacuum cleaner.
The AllTeQ / EcoTeQ floorhead supplied
is designed for intensive vacuuming of
carpets as described in Delegated Reg‐
ulation (EU) No. 665/2013 and
666/2013.
The hard floorbrush, if supplied, is de‐
signed for intensive vacuuming of hard
floors with gaps and crevices as descri‐
bed in the above regulations. If this is
not supplied with your vacuum cleaner,
use the AllTeQ / EcoTeQ floorhead sup‐
plied in the hard floor setting for inten‐
sive cleaning of hard floors with gaps
and crevices as described in the above
regulations.
Illustrations
The illustrations referred to in the text
are shown on the fold-out pages at
the end of these operating instruc‐
tions.
Preparing for use
Attach the suction hose (dia. 01)
Insert the hose connector into the
suction socket on the vacuum clea‐
ner until it clicks into position. To do
this, line up the guides on the two pi‐
eces.
To detach the suction hose (dia. 02)
Press the release buttons at the side
of the hose connector, and lift the ho‐
se from the socket.
Connect the suction hose to the han‐
dle (dia. 03)
Insert the suction hose into the han‐
dle until it clicks into position.
Connect the handle to the suction
tube (dia. 04)
Insert the handle into the suction tu‐
be until it clicks into position. To do
this, line up the guides on the two pi‐
eces.
To release the handle from the sucti‐
on tube, press the release button and
pull the handle out of the suction tu‐
be, twisting it slightly as you do so.
To adjust the telescopic tube (dia. 05)
One part of the telescopic tube is
packed inside the other and can be ad‐
justed to suit your height for comforta‐
ble vacuum cleaning.
Press the release button to release
the tubes and adjust to the required
height.
To attach the telescopic suction tube
to the standard floorhead / hard
floorbrush (dia. 06)
Push the telescopic suction tube into
the floorhead / hard floorbrush and
turn it clockwise or anti-clockwise
until it clicks into position.
To release the floorhead / floorbrush
from the suction tube, press the re‐
lease button.
Using the hard floorbrush
(depending on model)

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Please observe the flooring manu‐
facturer's cleaning and care instruc‐
tions.
This hard floorbrush is especially suita‐
ble for vacuuming floors with deep
gaps and crevices, e.g. old wooden
flooring.
To adjust the AllTeQ / EcoTeQ floor‐
head (dia. 07 + 08)
This vacuum cleaner can be used for
daily cleaning of carpets, rugs and ro‐
bust hard flooring.
Miele offer a range of other floorheads,
brushes and accessories for other
types of flooring and special require‐
ments (see "Optional accessories").
Please observe the flooring manu‐
facturer's cleaning and care instruc‐
tions.
Vacuum carpets and rugs with the
brush retracted:
Press the foot control.
Clean hard flooring which is not sus‐
ceptible to scratching, as well as floor‐
ing with gaps or deep crevices in it with
the brush protruding:
Press the foot control.
EcoTeQ floorhead (dia. 08)
If the suction power of the EcoTeQ
floorhead seems too high, reduce
the suction until the floorhead is eas‐
ier to manoeuvre (see "Use - To reg‐
ulate the suction power").
To activate the exhaust filter change
indicator
Depending on model, your vacuum
cleaner will be fitted as standard with
one of the following exhaust filters (dia.
09).
aAirClean
bActive AirClean 50 (black)
cAirClean Plus 50 (light blue)
dHEPA AirClean 50 (white)
If your vacuum cleaner is fitted with fil‐
ter b, cor d, you need to activate the
exhaust filter change indicator.
Press the release catch for the dust
compartment lid and raise the lid as
far as it will go (dia. 10).
Remove the indicator strip (dia. 11).
Press the exhaust filter change indi‐
cator (dia. 12).
After approx. 10 - 15 seconds a thin red
line will appear in the left hand side of
the display (dia. 13).
Close the dust compartment lid se‐
curely, making sure it clicks into posi‐
tion. Take care not to trap the dust‐
bag when doing so.
Exhaust filter change indicator
The exhaust filter change indicator
shows the remaining functional life of
the exhaust filter. After approx. 50 oper‐
ating hours, or approx. one year of
average use, the display will be com‐
pletely filled with red (dia. 14).

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Using the accessories sup‐
plied (dia. 15)
Crevice nozzle
For cleaning in folds, crevices or
corners.
Dusting brush with natural bris‐
tles (only available in selected
countries)
For cleaning skirting boards, or‐
nate and carved objects.
The head can be swivelled to ad‐
just the angle.
Upholstery nozzle
For cleaning upholstery, mattress‐
es, cushions, curtains, covers etc.
Certain models are supplied as stand‐
ard with the following accessories
which are not illustrated.
– Turbobrush
– Classic Allergotec floorhead
These are supplied with their own oper‐
ating instructions.
To open the accessories compart‐
ment (dia. 16)
Press the release button on the ac‐
cessories compartment lid.
The accessories compartment will then
open.
Take out the accessory you require.
Press down firmly on the lid to close
it.
AllTeQ / EcoTeQ floorhead (dia. 17)
For general use and also for vacuuming
the stairs.
For safety reasons when vac‐
uuming stairs it is best to start at the
bottom of the stairs and move up‐
wards.
Use
Unwind the mains cable (dia. 18)
Pull the mains cable out to the re‐
quired length (max. cable length ap‐
prox. 7.5 m).
Insert the plug into the socket cor‐
rectly and switch on.
If vacuuming for longer than 30
minutes, the mains cable must be
pulled out to its fullest extent. Other‐
wise there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
To rewind the cable (dia. 19)
Switch off at the wall socket and re‐
move the plug.
Press the rewind foot switch briefly.
The cable will rewind automatically.
To switch on and off (dia. 20)
Press the On/Off foot control .
To regulate the suction power
The suction power can be regulated to
suit the type of flooring being cleaned.
Reducing the suction power reduces
the amount of effort required to ma‐
noeuvre the floorhead.
The vacuum cleaner has symbols on
the controls which indicate the type of
use the settings are suitable for.
The setting selected will light up yellow.

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Curtains, fabric
Upholstery, cushions
Deep pile carpets, rugs and run‐
ners
Energy-saving vacuuming. This
setting is also very quiet
Loop pile carpet and rugs
Hard flooring and heavily soiled
carpets and rugs
When using the EcoTeQ floorhead, if
the suction seems too high, reduce
the suction until the floorhead is eas‐
ier to manoeuvre.
Depending on the model, your vacuum
cleaner will be fitted as standard with
one of the following suction power se‐
lectors:
– Foot controls
– Radio-control handle
Foot controls (dia. 21)
The first time the vacuum cleaner is
switched on, the highest setting will be
selected automatically.
After that the vacuum cleaner will
switch on at the setting which was used
previously.
Press the + foot control to select a
higher setting.
Press the - foot control to select a lo‐
wer setting.
Radio-control handle (dia. 22)
When the vacuum cleaner is switched
on with the On/Off foot control , the
Standby indicator on the vacuum
cleaner will light up yellow.
Press the Standby button on the
handle.
The Standby indicator on the vac‐
uum cleaner will go out.
The first time the vacuum cleaner is
switched on, the highest setting will be
selected automatically.
After that the vacuum cleaner will
switch on at the setting which was used
previously.
Press the + button to select a higher
suction power level.
Press the - button to select a lower
suction power level.
To open the air inlet valve
(dia. 23 + 24)
(not on models with radio-controls on
the handle)
It is easy to reduce the suction power
for a short time, e.g. to prevent rugs or
other objects being sucked into the
vacuum cleaner.
Open the air inlet valve on the handle
far enough to reduce the suction
power.
The floorhead will be easier to manoeu‐
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During vacuuming
When vacuuming, pull the cleaner
behind you on its wheels. You can
stand it upright for vacuuming stairs
and curtains etc.
When vacuuming fine dust, e.g.
sawdust, sand, plaster, flour, talcum
powder etc., electrostatic charges
build up naturally. Under certain con‐
ditions these charges will be re‐
leased. To avoid the unpleasant ef‐
fects of these discharges, a metal in‐
lay has been incorporated into the
underside of the handle. Please
make sure that you keep your hand
in constant contact with this metal
strip during vacuuming (dia. 25 + 26).
Interrupting operation (dia. 22)
(for models with radio controls on the
handle)
The vacuum cleaner can be paused for
short breaks whilst vacuuming.
Press the Standby button on the
handle.
The Standby button is designed
to pause the vacuum cleaner for
short periods of time whilst vacuum‐
ing. Do not leave the vacuum cleaner
in Standby mode for long periods.
Otherwise there is a risk of overheat‐
ing and damage.
An LED will indicate each time a button
is pressed on the handle.
At the end of the pause you can do one
of the following:
Press the Standby button again to
switch the vacuum cleaner back on
at the setting you were using before
pausing it.
Press the +button to switch the va‐
cuum cleaner back on using the hig‐
hest power setting.
Press the -button to switch the vacu‐
um cleaner back on using the lowest
power setting.
Setting down, transportation
and storage
Park system for pauses during vac‐
uuming (dia. 27)
The Park system allows you to conven‐
iently park the suction tube and floor‐
head during pauses.
Slot the floorhead into the parking at‐
tachment at the back of the vacuum
cleaner.
If your vacuum cleaner is on a slop‐
ing surface, e.g. a ramp, retract the
telescopic tube fully.
Switching on and off with the Park
system
Some models are fitted with an On/Off
switch in the Park system.
The vacuum cleaner switches off auto‐
matically when the floorhead is slotted
into the parking attachment. When the
floorhead is removed from the parking
attachment, the vacuum cleaner
switches back on at the previously se‐
lected power level.

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Park system for storage (dia. 28)
Always disconnect the vacuum
cleaner from the electrical supply
when you have finished using it.
Switch it off at the wall socket and
unplug it.
Stand the vacuum cleaner upright.
Retract the telescopic tube fully so
that the vacuum cleaner takes up less
room for storage.
Slot the floorhead downwards into
one of the parking attachments on
the sides of the vacuum cleaner.
This makes the vacuum cleaner easier
to carry or store.
Maintenance
Always disconnect the vacuum
cleaner from the electrical supply for
maintenance work and for cleaning.
Switch off at the wall socket and un‐
plug it.
The Miele filtration system consists of
three components:
– Dustbag
– Dust compartment filter (for motor
protection)
– Exhaust filter
These will need to be replaced from
time to time to ensure that your vacuum
cleaner performs efficiently.
We recommend only using genuine
dustbags, filters and accessories
with the "Original Miele" logo on
them. This will ensure that the suc‐
tion power of the vacuum cleaner is
maintained, giving the best possible
cleaning results.
Dustbags with the "Original Miele"
logo on them are not made from pa‐
per or paper-based materials and
nor do they have a cardboard collar.
This is why our dustbags are particu‐
larly long-lasting and reliable.
Please note that appliance faults and
damage originating from the use of
accessories which do not carry the
"Original Miele" logo will not be cov‐
ered by the appliance guarantee.
Purchasing new dustbags and filters
Original Miele dustbags and filters can
be ordered from Miele, your Miele deal‐
er or online at:
Ordering the correct dustbags and
filters
Only use original Miele G/N dustbags
with a blue collar and original Miele fil‐
ters. These are identified by the "Origi‐
nal Miele" logo on the packaging or di‐
rectly on the dustbag.