Miele S 2131 User manual

Operating instructions
Vacuum cleaners
S 2111 / S 2121 / S 2131
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 2111 / S 2121 / S 2131
as well as to other S 2000 series vacuum cleaners
which are distinguished by names rather than numbers. M.-Nr. 09 196 700
en - AU, NZ

Caring for the environment..........................................3
Description of the vacuum cleaner ...................................4
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6
Preparing for use ..................................................9
Using the accessories supplied .....................................12
Use ............................................................13
Pull out the mains connection cable ...................................13
Switching on and off ...............................................13
Selecting the suction power .........................................14
Opening the air inlet valve ...........................................14
Parking and storing ...............................................15
Maintenance and care .............................................16
Purchasing new dustbags and filters ..................................16
Ordering the correct dustbags and filters ...............................16
When to change the dustbag ........................................17
Replacing the dustbag .............................................18
When to change the dust compartment filter (for motor protection) ...........19
Correctly changing the dust compartment filter ..........................19
Replacing the Air Clean filter .........................................19
Correctly replacing the Air Clean filter..................................19
Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another .........................20
When to replace the Active Air Clean or Active HEPA filter .................20
How to replace the Active Air Clean or Active HEPA filter ..................20
When to change the thread lifters .....................................21
Correctly replacing the thread lifters ...................................21
Problem solving guide / After sales service / Warranty ..................22
Electrical connection..............................................23
Contents
2

Disposal of packing material
The packing material protects the
vacuum cleaner from transport
damage. The transport and protective
packing has been selected from
materials which are environmentally
friendly for disposal and can normally
be recycled.
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling. Sort packing
materials for disposal according to type
of material (e.g. plastics or cardboard).
Disposing of the dustbag and
filters
These are made from environmentally
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
appliance
Before disposing of your old appliance,
remove the dustbag and filter and
dispose of them with the 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.
Therefore, please do not dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection/recycling
centre, or contact your Miele Vacuum
Cleaner Specialist for advice.
Ensure that your old appliance presents
no danger to children while being
stored for disposal.
Caring for the environment
3

Description of the vacuum cleaner
4

aHandle XXL *
bHandle *
cAir inlet valve
dRelease button
eConnection piece for storage *
fTelescopic wand *
gHose connector
hEasyLock tube *
iSlide controls for the telescopic wand *
jDust compartment release button
kSuction power selector *
lFloorhead *
mCarrying handle
nDustbag
oDust compartment filter (for motor protection)
pAir Clean filter (AC)
qOn/Off foot control s
rParkSystem
sMains cable
tFoot switch for automatic cable rewind
uDustbag change indicator
vVarioClip with three-piece accessories
wSuction hose
Those features marked *depend on the model, and may vary or not be available
on your model.
Optional accessories
Miele accessories including floorheads, filters and dustbags are available to order
from your Miele Vacuum Cleaner Specialist, Miele or via the internet at
www.miele-shop.com.
Description of the vacuum cleaner
5

This appliance conforms to current
safety requirements. Improper use
of the appliance can, however,
present a risk of both personal injury
and material damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before installation and before using
it for the first time. They contain
important notes on installation,
safety, use 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.
Correct application
~This vacuum cleaner is designed for
domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or
motel rooms, bed & breakfasts and
other typical living quarters. This does
not include common/shared facilities or
commercial facilities within hotels,
motels or bed & breakfasts.
~This appliance is not suitable for
outdoor use.
~This vacuum cleaner must only be
used to vacuum dry floor surfaces. Do
not use on people or animals. Any other
usage, modification or alteration is at
the owner's risk and could be
dangerous.
~This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
~Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance. Keep children away from the
appliance at all times to avoid the risk
of injury.
~Older children may only use the
vacuum cleaner if its operation has been
clearly explained to them, and they are
able to use it safely, recognising the
dangers of incorrect use.
Technical safety
~Ensure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and frequency)
match the mains electricity supply.
~The wall socket must be protected
against short circuit by a delay fuse
16Aor10A.
~Before installation, check the
appliance for visible signs of damage.
Do not use a damaged appliance.
~Repairs should only be carried out
by a Miele authorised service
technician. Repairs and other work by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous and will invalidate the
warranty. The manufacturer cannot be
held liable for unauthorised work.
Warning and Safety instructions
6

~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 be squashed, for example,
under a door.
Avoid running the vacuum cleaner over
the cable.
This could damage the cable, plug or
socket and pose a safety hazard.
~Do not use the vacuum cleaner if the
mains cable is damaged. If the cable is
damaged, it must be replaced together
with a complete cable rewind. For
safety reasons, this must only be done
by the Miele Service Department or by
a Miele authorised service technician.
~There is a metal inlay underneath
the handle which is designed to avoid
the unpleasant effects of electrostatic
discharges. Please make sure that you
keep your hand in constant contact with
this metal strip during vacuuming.
~It is important to switch off the
vacuum cleaner after use, before
changing any accessories and before
any cleaning or maintenance. Switch off
at the wall socket and remove the plug.
~Do not let the vacuum cleaner get
wet. Clean only with a dry cloth, slightly
damp cloth or suitable proprietary
cleaner when disconnected from the
mains supply.
~While the vacuum cleaner is under
warranty, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by Miele. Repairs and other
work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for unauthorised work.
Correct use
~Floor attachments, accessories and
tubes must not be used at head level to
avoid the risk of injury, e.g. to eyes and
ears.
~To avoid the risk of damage, do not
use the vacuum cleaner without the
dustbag, dust compartment filter and
exhaust filter in place.
~If a dustbag is not inserted, the dust
compartment cover cannot be closed.
Do not force it.
~Do not vacuum up anything which
has been burning or is still glowing e.g.
cigarettes, ashes or coal, even if
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 toner dust. Toner,
such as that used in printers and
photocopiers, can conduct electricity.
~Do not vacuum up any inflammable
or combustible liquids or gases and do
not vacuum in areas where such
substances are stored.
Warning and Safety instructions
7

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 Miele approved
dustbags, filters and accessories. This
will ensure optimum performance of the
appliance throughout its life and will
guarantee the safety of the vacuum
cleaner.
Miele cannot be held liable for
damage caused by non-compliance
with these Warning and Safety
instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

Attaching the suction hose a
^Insert the hose connector into the
suction socket until it clicks into
position.
To remove the suction hose b
^Press the release buttons at the side
of the hose connector, and lift the
hose from the socket.
Fitting together the suction hose and
the handle
^Insert the other end of the suction
hose into the handle until it clicks into
position.
Depending on the model, your vacuum
cleaner has one of the following tubes
(see "Description of the vacuum
cleaner").
–EasyLock tube
–Telescopic wand
Assembling the EasyLock tube
^Take the suction tube with the
connection piece and push it into the
second suction tube, turn it clockwise
or anti-clockwise until it clicks into
position.
^Slide the connection piece upwards
until it clicks into position.
Preparing for use
9

Connecting the handle to the suction
tube a
^Insert the handle into the suction tube
until it clicks into position. To do this,
line up the guides on the two pieces.
To remove the handle b
^Press the release button (arrow) if
you want to separate the parts and
pull the handle out of the suction tube
with a slight twist.
Adjusting the telescopic wand
One part of this telescopic wand is
packed inside the other and can be
adjusted to suit your height for
comfortable vacuum cleaning.
^Press the telescopic wand release
button to release the tubes and
adjust to the required height.
Preparing for use
10

Fitting the standard floorhead a
^Push the suction tube into the
floorhead and turn it clockwise or
anti-clockwise until it clicks into
position.
To remove the standard floorhead b
^Press the release button (arrow) if
you want to separate the parts and
pull the handle out of the suction tube
with a slight twist.
Adjusting the floorhead c
The floorhead can be used for all
normal cleaning of carpets, rugs and
robust hard flooring.
It is important to observe the flooring
manufacturer’s cleaning and care
instructions.
Vacuum carpets and rugs with the
brush retracted:
^Press the foot switch %.
Clean hard flooring which is not
susceptible to scratching with the brush
protruding:
^Press the foot switch ).
Always clean hard flooring with
deep cracks or spacing between
floorboards with the brush
protruding.
Preparing for use
11

The following accessories are supplied:
aDusting brush
bUpholstery nozzle
cCrevice nozzle
dVarioClip for the above accessories
Symbols on the VarioClip show
where to attach the different
accessories.
eDepending on the model, your
vacuum cleaner might be supplied
with an additional exhaust Active Air
Clean or Active HEPA filter. This filter
can be used instead of the Air Clean
filter, which is supplied as standard
(see "Maintenance and care -
Replacing one type of exhaust filter
with another").
VarioClip
^Attach the VarioClip either on-hand at
waist level or on-board at the hose
connector. Make sure it clicks into
position.
Floorhead
For general use and also for vacuuming
stairs.
For safety reasons when vacuuming
stairs, it is best to start at the bottom
of the stairs and move upwards.
Using the accessories supplied
12

Pull out the mains connection
cable a
^Pull out the connection cable to the
required length (max. cable length
approx. 5.5 m).
,If vacuuming for longer than
30 minutes, the connection cable
must be pulled out to its fullest
extent. Otherwise there is a danger
of overheating.
Rewinding the cable b
^Switch off at the wall socket and
remove the plug.
^Press the rewind foot switch. The
cable will rewind automatically.
Switching on and off
^Step on the On/Off foot control s.
,When vacuuming especially fine
dust, e.g. sawdust, sand, 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.
Use
13

Selecting the suction power
The suction power can be regulated to
suit the type of flooring. 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
%- High quality velour carpets, rugs
and runners
*- For daily energy-saving
vacuuming and vacuuming with a
low operating noise level
(- Loop-pile carpets and rugs
)- Hard flooring, and for intensive
cleaning of carpets and rugs
^Turn the suction power selector
manually to the suction power setting
you require.
Opening the air inlet valve
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 far enough to
reduce the suction power.
The floorhead will be easier to
manoeuvre. Close the valve up again
when you are ready to use full power
again.
Use
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ParkSystem
A parking system has been designed
for conveniently parking the vacuum
cleaner during pauses.
^Slot the floorhead into the parking
attachment at the back of the vacuum
cleaner.
If the vacuum cleaner is parked on a
sloped surface, e.g. on a ramp,
- retract all parts of the telescopic
wand completely,
- do not use the ParkSystem if your
vacuum cleaner is fitted with an
EasyLock suction tube.
Storing
^Stand the vacuum cleaner upright
when it is not being used and during
storage.
^Slot the floorhead downwards into the
parking attachment on the side of the
vacuum cleaner.
If your vacuum cleaner is fitted with a
telescopic wand, retract the tubes fully
for comfortable storage.
If your vacuum cleaner is fitted with an
EasyLock tube, store the unit by
^pressing the release on the lower
tube to separate the two tubes.
^Push the connection piece attached
to the upper tube into the lower tube.
Parking and storing
15

,Always disconnect the vacuum
cleaner from the electrical supply for
maintenance work and for cleaning.
Switch off at the wall socket and
remove the plug.
The Miele filter system consists of three
components which must be replaced
from time to time to ensure that your
vacuum cleaner performs efficiently.
–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.
Only use genuine Miele approved
dustbags and filters which display
the Original Miele logo. This ensures
that your vacuum cleaner functions
correctly and cleans hygienically.
,The use of non-Miele approved
dustbags, paper dustbags as well
as dustbags with cardboard holders
can cause serious damage to the
vacuum cleaner and will invalidate
your warranty.
Purchasing new dustbags and
filters
Original Miele dustbags can be
ordered via the internet at
www.miele-shop.com, from Miele (see
back cover for contact details) or from
your Miele Vacuum Cleaner Specialist.
Ordering the correct dustbags
and filters
You can recognise genuine Miele
dustbags type G/N and genuine Miele
filters by the "Original Miele" logo on the
packaging or on the dustbags.
An Air Clean filter and a dust
compartment filter are supplied with
every packet of Miele dustbags.
If you wish to purchase exhaust filters
or dust compartment filters separately,
please quote the model number of your
appliance when ordering to ensure you
get the correct items. You can also
order all accessories via the Miele
website www.miele-shop.com.
Maintenance and care
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When to change the dustbag
Change the dustbag when the colour
marker in the dustbag change indicator
fills the display, or sooner if it is no
longer effective.
Miele vacuum cleaner bags are
disposable and intended to be used
only once. Dispose of full dustbags.
Do not attempt to re-use. Blocked
pores reduce the efficiency of the
vacuum cleaner.
Checking the dustbag change
indicator
^Attach the standard floorhead to the
suction tube.
^Switch the vacuum cleaner on and
select the highest power setting.
^Lift the floorhead off the floor a little.
How the dustbag change indicator
works
The dustbag change indicator is set for
normal household dust. This is includes
dust, hair, threads, lint, sand etc.
However, if the vacuum cleaner has
been used to suck up fine dust, the
pores of the dustbag will become
blocked very quickly. This affects the
air permeability of the bag, and the
marker will indicate that the bag is "full"
even when it is not. If this happens you
must still change the dustbag because
suction power will be greatly reduced
by blocked pores in the dustbag.
If, on the other hand, you have
vacuumed up a large amount of hair
and carpet fluff which typically contains
a lot of air, the indicator may fail to
react even though the bag is full. You
should still change it!
Maintenance and care
17

Replacing the dustbag
^Press the release button for the dust
compartment lid and raise the lid as
far as it will go.
The dustbag has a closing flap which
closes automatically when the dust
compartment lid is raised to prevent
any dust escaping.
Replacing the dustbag a
^Pull the dustbag out by the grip next
to the self-closing flap on the collar.
Refitting the dustbag b
^Fit the new dustbag into the 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.
,The lid will not close without a
dustbag in place. Do not force it.
Maintenance and care
18

When to change the dust
compartment filter (for motor
protection)
Replace this filter every time you start a
new packet of dustbags.
A dust compartment filter is supplied
with every packet of Miele dustbags.
Correctly changing the dust
compartment filter
^Open the dust compartment lid.
^Unclip the filter frame and replace
the dust compartment filter.
^Close the filter frame.
^Close the dust compartment lid.
Replacing the Air Clean filter
Replace this filter every time you start a
new packet of Miele dustbags. An Air
Clean exhaust filter comes with every
packet of Miele dustbags.
Correctly replacing the Air
Clean filter
Do not use more than one exhaust
filter at a time.
^Open the dust compartment lid.
^Release the filter grille and raise it
upwards. Grasp the used Air Clean
filter by the clean, unsoiled section
(see arrow) and take it out a.
^Fit the new Air Clean filter b.
^Close the filter grille.
^Close the dust compartment lid.
Maintenance and care
19

Replacing one type of exhaust
filter with another
Depending on the model, your vacuum
cleaner might be supplied with an
additional exhaust Active Air Clean or
Active HEPA filter. This filter can be
used instead of the Air Clean filter,
which is supplied as standard.
Remove the exhaust Air Clean filter and
the filter grille and replace with the new
filter.
When to replace the Active Air
Clean or Active HEPA filter
These types of filter need to be
changed approximately once a year.
Make a note of the date on the filter.
How to replace the Active Air
Clean or Active HEPA filter
^Open the dust compartment lid.
^Remove the old filter a.
^Fit the new Air Clean filter b.
^Close the dust compartment lid.
Maintenance and care
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