Miele S 280i User manual

Miele
Operating Instructions
for the S 280i
Vacuum Cleaner
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS APPLIANCE
WARNING -
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
2
Check the voltage rating of the va-
cuum cleaner before connecting
the power cord to an electrical
outlet. Your power source should
correspond with the voltage rating
given on the rating plate located
on the underside of the vacuum
cleaner. Use only household AC
outlets. Never use DC power
sources. If you are unsure of the
voltage supply in your area, con-
sult a qualified electrician. Con-
nection of the vacuum cleaner to a
higher voltage than indicated in
these instructions may result in
damage to the vacuum cleaner
and personal injury.
Do not leave the appliance when
plugged in. Unplug from the outlet
when not in use and before servic-
ing.
Do not use outdoors or on wet
surfaces.
Do not allow the vacuum cleaner
to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when used by or near
children.
Use only as described in this ma-
nual. Use only manufacturer's re-
commended attachments.
Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If the appliance is not
working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or immersed in water, return it toa
service center.
Do not pull or carry by the cord,
use the cord as a handle, close a
door on the cord, or pull the cord
around sharp edges or corners.
Do not run the appliance over the
cord. Keep the cord away from
heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling the cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord.
Do not handle the plug or ap-
pliance with wet hands.
Do not put any objects into the
openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
and all parts of the body away from
openings and moving parts.
Do not pick up anything that is
burning or smoking, such as ciga-
rettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use without the dustbag
and/or filters in place.
Turn off all controls before unplug-
ging.

@ Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.
@ Donotuse to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gas-
oline, or use in areas where they
may be present.
@ When using this appliance in con-
junction with a motorized nozzle
and a current-carrying hose:
- The hose contains electrical
wires. Do not use if damaged,
cut, or punctured. Avoid picking
up sharp objects.
- Always turn off this appliance
before connecting or discon-
necting either the hose or the
motorized nozzle.
@ This appliance is equipped with a
power cord reel:
- Hold the plug when rewinding
onto the cord reel. Do not allow
the plug to whip when rewind-
ing.
@ When using this appliance in con-
junction with the Turbobrush:
- Always unplug before connect-
ing.
WARNING:
Electric shock could occur if the
vacuum cleaner is used outdoors or
on wet surfaces.
@ Always switch off the vacuum
cleaner and disconnect the plug
from the wall outlet before servic-
ing (see ‘Maintenance’). Do not
attempt any other repairs. Other
servicing should be performed by
an authorized Service Agent.
@ Protect your vacuum cleaner from
heat and moisture. Store in a cool,
dry place, away from children and
household traffic.
@ Use only attachments specified by
the manufacturer. Do not use the
blower to operate paint sprayers
or similar devices that emit volatile
or toxic vapors.
@ The vacuum cleaner shuts off
automatically by thermostatic con-
trol if it overheats. Overheating
could be due to a clogged hose, a
heavily soiled dust compartment
or exhaust filter, or a full dustbag. If
this occurs, rectify the problem
and wait about 15 minutes for the
motor to cool down. The vacuum
cleaner can then be switched on
again.
@ Do not switch on or attempt to
operate the vacuum cleaner un-
less a dustbag and dust compart-
ment and exhaust filters are in
place. Use only genuine MIELE
double-layer dustbags and filters
(see ‘Maintenance’ for instructions
on how to insert the dustbag and
filters). If no dustbag has been
inserted, the dust compartment
cover cannot be closed.
DO NOT USE FORCE!
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS
INTENDED STRICTLY
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY

Description of the appliance
Dust compartment Hand-piece
lid catch
Air inlet valve
Dustbag change
indicator
Locking
button
Elbow
UC
Release
button
for
Telescopic
suction
tube
accessories
compartment
HCCC
On/off switch
\\ Slide control
iy
Suction power
selector
Overheating
warning
light
9
Retractable
wand
Cable
rewind
Sa
holder
“g
CN,
Socket
for
\\ electro-suction
\ hose
Carrying handle
Park System
Dustbag
Blow socket
Exhaust filter (Miele Super Air Clean)
4
Dust compartment filter

Assembling the vacuum cleaner
Connecting the suction hose to the
vacuum cleaner
@ Insert the “elbow” hose coupler
into the suction opening, as
shown, until it snaps into position.
@ Jo disconnect the hose from the
vacuum Cleaner, press the locking
button on the “elbow” and lift out of
the suction opening.
NOTE: The suction hose may be
connected to the exhaust end of
the vacuum cleaner to be used as a
blower and also to unclog the
hose, wand, etc.
@ Open tool caddy.
@ Connect hose “Elbow” and move
filter cover to the left.
After Completion of the blowing
operation:
@ Remove hose “Elbow”.
@ Close tool caddy. The filter will be
opened automatically.

Assembling the vacuum cleaner
For very intensive blowing action use
the enclosed blower plate.
@ Important: Close the tool caddy
first and then open it. This ensures
that the exhaust grille is in the
proper position.
@ Open dust compartment lid and
remove the Miele Air Clean Filter.
@ Insert the blower plate and close
dust compartment lid.
After use as a blower replace the
Miele SUPER Air Clean Filter!

Assembling the vacuum cleaner
Connecting the telescopic suction
wand to the suction hose
@ Slide the hand grip of the suction
hose into the telescopic wand until
it “clicks” into place, as shown.
@ Fit the hand-piece of the suction
hose firmly together with the suc-
tion wand.
@ Torelease the hand-piece from the
suction wand, press the locking
button (see arrow).
Adjusting the telescopic wand
The telescopic wand has two inter-
connected parts that can be adjusted
to suit your height for convenient
vacuum Cleaning.
To adjust:
@ Bring the adjuster control up-
wards, or press downwards and
adjust the suction tubes to the
required length.

Assembling the vacuum cleaner
Telescopic Wand Holder
Before attaching the floor nozzle, at-
tach the retractable wand holder to
the telescopic suction wand and fold
down. In the unfolded position, the
wand holder allows the entire wand
(including nozzle) to be attached by
placing the holder into the receptacle
on the canister. This allows for easy
transportation and storage.
Attaching the floor nozzle or Turbo-
brush
The floor nozzle is recommended for
routine cleaning of rugs, carpeting
and bare flooring such as parquet,
tile, linoleum or stone.
@ Fit the telescopic suction wand
into the circular opening of the
floor nozzle, as shown by the ar-
row. The floor nozzle must lock into
place securely.
@ Torelease the floor nozzle from the
suction wand, press the locking
button.
@ The floor nozzle can be adjusted
to conform to the type of flooring to
be cleaned.
@ To clean bare floors, depress
SYMDOI im.
The brush is now protruding.
@ To clean rugs and carpeting,
symbol - Should be depressed.
This retracts the brush.

Each vacuum cleaner features as
standard equipment a three-piece
set of accessories designed to meet
a variety of cleaning requirements.
@ Crevice tool
@ Upholstery nozzle
@ Dusting brush
All three accessories can be fitted
onto the hand grip or used with the
telescopic suction wand for addi-
tional cleaning reach.
The accessories are conveniently lo-
cated in a recessed storage caddy in
the vacuum cleaner body.
@ The tool caddy can be opened by
depressing the release button on
the dust compartment cover, as
shown.
Standard accessories

Standard accessories
Crevice nozzle
For
cleaning
in
folds,
crevices
and
corners.
Upholstery nozzle
For
cleaning
upholstery,
mattresses,
cushions,
curtains,
clothing,
etc.
Dusting brush
For cleaning skirting boards, ornate
or carved articles, etc.
The
head
of
the
dusting
brush
can
be
swivelled
to
attain
the
best
cleaning
position.