Miele HS15 User manual

Operating instructions
Vacuum cleaners
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage
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 8530 and S 8590
as well as to other models which are
distinguished by names rather than numbers. M.-Nr. 09 246 030
en-GB
HS15

Caring for our environment
Guide to the appliance
Warning and Safety instructions
Preparing for use
Using the accessories supplied
Correct use
Mains cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the suction power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Illuminating the working area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting down, transportation and storage
Parking system for pauses in vacuuming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Parking system for storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Maintenance and care
Purchasing new dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Ordering the correct dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
When to change the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Replacing the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
When to change the dust compartment filter (for motor protection) . . . . . . . . . . . 24
How to change the dust compartment filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Replacing the Active HEPA filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Replacing the Active HEPA exhaust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Changing the batteries on the LED handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
When to change the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Replacing the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cleaning and care
Problem solving guide
After sales service
Optional accessories
Electrical connection for the UK
Contents
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Disposal of packing material
The packaging is designed to protect
the vacuum cleaner from damage
during transportation. The packaging
materials used are selected from
materials which are environmentally
friendly for disposal and should be
recycled.
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
These are made from environmentally
friendly materials. The filters can be
disposed of with the normal household
waste. The dustbag can also be
disposed 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 to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection/recycling
centre, or contact your dealer for
advice.
Ensure that it presents no danger to
children while being stored for
disposal.
Caring for our environment
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Guide to the appliance
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aSuction hose
bRelease button for accessories compartment
cDustbag change indicator
dDisplay
eFoot switch for automatic cable rewind
fParking system for pauses in vacuuming
gOn/Off foot control s
hMains cable
iRoller wheels
jActive HEPA filter
kIlluminated parking attachment (on both sides of the vacuum cleaner)
lDust compartment filter (for motor protection)
mElectrobrush socket cover holder
nOriginal Miele dustbag
oCarrying handle
pAllTeQ or AirTeQ floorhead
qRelease button
rTriscopic tube
sDust compartment release button
tRelease buttons for the triscopic tube
uSocket for Electro brush
vConnection socket
wBattery compartment
xOn button for lighting
yLED handle
zOverheating warning light §
{Exhaust filter change indicator and re-set button
Guide to the appliance
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This vacuum cleaner meets statutory safety requirements.
Improper use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage
to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the vacuum
cleaner, please read these instructions carefully before using it
for the first time. They contain important information on its safety,
operation and maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure 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 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 not use on people or
animals. Any other usage, modification or alteration is not supported
by the manufacturer and could be dangerous.
~This appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, if
they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it
correctly by a person responsible for their safety.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Safety with children
~This vacuum cleaner is not a toy! To prevent the risk of injury, do
not allow children to play with the appliance or its controls.
~Children 8 years and older may use, clean or maintain the vacuum
cleaner without adult supervision only if they have been shown how to
do so in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
~Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
~Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Technical safety
~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).
~Before using the vacuum cleaner, check for any visible signs of
damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.
~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.
~The socket on the vacuum cleaner (depending on model) must
only be used for the Miele Electrobrush specified for use with this
appliance.
~Do not pull or carry the vacuum cleaner by the cable and be
careful not to damage the cable when withdrawing the cable 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 appliance must
not be used if any of these have suffered damage.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~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 authorised service technician.
~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 into the underside 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 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 compartment filter and exhaust filter in place.
~If the dustbag is not fitted correctly, the dust compartment cover
does not normally close. Do not force it.
~Important information on the handling of batteries:
–Do not short circuit or recharge batteries, or throw them into a fire.
–Disposing of batteries: Remove the batteries from the LED handle
and dispose of them in your recycling bin. Do not dispose of them
with the normal household waste.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~Floor attachments, accessories and tubes must not be used at
head level to avoid the risk of injury, e.g. to eyes and ears.
~Do not vacuum up anything which has been burning or is still
glowing e.g. cigarettes, ashes or coal, whether glowing or
apparently extinguished.
~Do not vacuum up any water, liquid or damp dirt. Wait until any
freshly cleaned or shampooed carpets or floor coverings are
completely dry before attempting to vacuum.
~Do not vacuum up any inflammable or combustible matter or gases
and do not vacuum in areas where such substances are stored.
~Do not vacuum toner dust. Toner, such as that used in printers
and photocopiers, can conduct electricity.
Accessories
~To avoid the risk of injury when vacuuming with a Miele
Electrobrush or Turbobrush, do not touch the rotating roller brush.
~The Miele Electrobrush is a motor driven accessory for use only
with Miele vacuum cleaners. The vacuum cleaner must not be used
with an electrobrush produced by another manufacturer.
~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 "Original Miele" logo on them. This will ensure
optimum performance of the appliance throughout its life.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by
incorrect use or operation or by non-compliance with these
Warning and Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Attaching the suction hose
^Insert the hose connector into the
socket until it clicks into position. To
do this, 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.
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Connecting the handle to the
suction tube
^Insert the handle into the suction tube
until it clicks into position. To do this,
line up the guides on the two pieces.
^To release the handle from the suction
tube, press the release button and
pull the handle away from the tube.
Adjusting the triscopic suction
tube
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 pull
it right out until it clicks. Press the
button again when you want to retract
the tube. The tube will click into place.
^Press button band pull the
adjustable tube out to the required
height.
Fitting the standard floorhead
^Push the suction tube into the
floorhead and turn it clockwise or
anti-clockwise until it clicks into
position.
^To release the floorhead from the
suction 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").
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Adjusting the standard
floorhead
Please observe the flooring
manufacturer's cleaning and care
instructions.
Vacuum carpets and rugs with the
brush retracted:
^Press the foot control %.
Clean hard flooring which is not
susceptible to scratching with the brush
protruding:
^Press the 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,
reduce the suction until the
floorhead is easier to manouevre
(see "Correct use - adjusting the
suction power").
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Inserting batteries into the LED
handle
aLoosen the screws on the cover.
bPress down on both sides of the
cover to remove.
cTake out the battery holder and
insert the three batteries supplied
making sure they are the right way
round.
dReplace the battery holder in the
direction of the arrows on the holder
and battery compartment, so that
both line up.
eReplace the cover and tighten the
screws.
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aCrevice nozzle
For cleaning in folds, crevices or
corners.
bNatural bristle dusting brush
For dusting shelves, ornate or carved
items or delicate objects. The head
of the dusting brush can be
swivelled to attain the best cleaning
position.
cUpholstery nozzle
For cleaning upholstery, mattresses,
cushions, curtains, covers etc.
Opening the accessories
compartment
^Press the release button to open the
accessories compartment lid.
^Take out the accessory you require.
^Press down firmly on the lid to close
it.
Floorhead
For general use and also for vacuuming
stairs.
Warning: For safety reasons when
vacuuming stairs it is best to start at
the bottom of the stairs and move
upwards.
Using the accessories supplied
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Mains cable
Unwinding the cable
^Pull the mains cable out to the
required length (max. approx. 7.5 m).
^Insert the plug in the socket correctly.
The parking system lighting on both
sides switches on.
The first time the vacuum cleaner is
used, the lighting switches on after
approx. two minutes.
Warning: If vacuuming 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.
After approx. 30 seconds the parking
system lighting switches off again.
^Press the rewind foot control briefly.
The cable will rewind automatically.
Switching on and off
^Press the On/Off foot control s.
Correct use
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Adjusting 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
manoeuvre the floorhead.
Some models also have symbols on the
controls. The symbols indicate the type
of use the settings are suitable for:
#- curtains, lightweight fabrics
$- upholstery, cushions
%- thick pile carpets, rugs and
runners
Auto = suction power is automatically
adjusted for the type of floor
being vacuumed
Do not use the "Auto" setting to
vacuum lightweight materials or
curtains. These could be sucked in
and possibly damaged.
*- 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 manouevre.
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The first time the vacuum cleaner is
switched on, the "Auto" power setting
will be selected automatically.
^Press the +foot control to select a
higher setting.
^Press the -foot control to select a
lower setting.
After that, the vacuum cleaner will
switch on at the setting which was used
previously.
Do not use the "Auto" setting to
vacuum lightweight materials or
curtains. These could be sucked in
and possibly damaged.
Correct use
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Vacuuming
^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 into the underside of
the handle. Please make sure that
you keep your hand in constant
contact with this metal strip during
vacuuming.
Illuminating the working area
Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with
an LED on the handle to illuminate the
work area.
^Press the Ibutton on the LED
handle.
It will switch itself off automatically after
approx. 30 seconds.
Correct use
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Parking system for pauses in
vacuuming
(cannot be used with the SEB 234 L
Electro Premium Electrobrush)
A parking system has been designed
for conveniently parking the suction
tube and floorhead during pauses.
^Slot the floorhead into the parking
attachment at the back of the
vacuum cleaner.
If the vacuum cleaner is on a sloping
surface, e.g. a ramp, retract the
suction tube fully.
Switching on and off with the parking
system
The vacuum cleaner switches off
automatically when the floor head is
slotted into the parking system with the
parking attachment.
When the floorhead is removed from
the parking system the vacuum cleaner
switches back on at the last selected
power level.
Setting down, transportation and storage
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Parking system for storage
Always disconnect the vacuum
cleaner from the electrical supply
when you have finished using it.
Switch off at the wall socket and
unplug it.
After approx. 30 seconds the parking
system lighting switches off.
^Stand the vacuum cleaner upright
when it is not being used and when it
is being stored.
Retract the telescopic tube fully.
^Slot the floorhead downwards into
one of the parking attachments on
either side of the vacuum cleaner
(the parking attachments cannot be
used with the SEB 234 L Electro
Premium Electrobrush).
This makes the cleaner easier to carry
or store.
Setting down, transportation and storage
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