Miele S 290 series User manual

Operating instructions
Vacuum cleaners
S 240 / S 290 series
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
S 240 / S 290 series vacuum cleaners
as well as to other models
which are distinguished by
names rather than numbers. M.-Nr. 05 783 431
en-GB

Caring for the environment
Description of the appliance
Warning and Safety instructions
Preparing for use
Accessories supplied
Floorhead........................................................13
Crevice nozzle ....................................................13
Upholstery nozzle .................................................13
Operation
Unwinding and rewinding the mains cable ..............................14
Switching on and off ...............................................14
Regulating the suction ..............................................15
Opening the air inlet valve ...........................................16
Transportation and storage ..........................................17
Park system ......................................................17
Dustbag change indicator ...........................................18
Maintenance and care
When to change the dustbag and filters ................................19
Purchasing new dustbags and filters ..................................19
Ordering the correct dustbags and filters ...............................19
To replace the dustbag and filters.....................................20
Changing the thread lifters ..........................................22
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 transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally 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.
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please recycle them.
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.
Disposal of your old appliance
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 and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
Caring for the environment
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Description of the appliance
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1 Mains cable with plug (plug varies depending on country)
2 Cable rewind
3 Suction power selector *
4 On/Off switch
5 Release button for accessories compartment
6 Dustbag change indicator
7 Elbow
8 Dust compartment lid catch
9 Hand piece
10 Air inlet valve
11 Locking button
12 Suction tube *
13 Slide control *
14 Fold-out suction tube holder *
15 Carrying handle
16 Park system
17 Floorhead
18 Dustbag
19 Dust compartment filter (for motor protection)
20 Exhaust filter (SUPER air clean)
Those features marked *depend on the model and may vary or not be available
on your model.
Description of the appliance
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