Miele S 4000 Series User manual

Operating instructions
Vacuum cleaner
S 4000
To prevent accidents
and machine damage,
read these instructions
before installation and use.
UV
M.-Nr. 06 579 361

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Guide to the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before using the vacuum cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Turning the vacuum on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the suction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Opening the air inlet valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Transport and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Purchasing new dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
When to change the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Replacing the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Replacing the exhaust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Exhaust filter change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replacing the "SUPER air clean" filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replacing the "ActiveAirClean" filter and the "Active HEPA" filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Replacing one type of filter with another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
When to change the dust compartment filter (motor protection). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Replacing the dust compartment filter (motor protection). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
When to change the radio handpiece battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
How to change the radio handpiece battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
When to change the thread catcher pads of the SBD 450-3 floor tool and
upholstery tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Replacing the thread catchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Servicing the floor roller of the SBD 450-3 floor tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Contents
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When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS APPLIANCE
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by
non-compliance of these Important Safety Instructions.
WARNING-
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock or injury:
Before using
Check the voltage rating of the
vacuum cleaner before connecting
the power cord to an electrical outlet.
Your power source should correspond
with the voltage rating plate located on
the underside of the vacuum. Use only
household AC outlets. Never use DC
power sources. If you are not sure of
your home’s voltage supply, consult a
qualified electrician. Connecting the
vacuum cleaner to a higher voltage
than indicated in these instructions may
result in damage to the vacuum cleaner
or injury.
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this appliance has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other.) This
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not alter the
plug in any way.
A damaged vacuum cleaner can
be dangerous. Check the
packaging, vacuum cleaner and
accessories for any signs of damage.
Do not use a damaged appliance.
Do not use with a damaged cord or
plug. If the appliance is not
working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or
submerged in water, bring it to a
service center.
The electrical outlet must be fitted
with a 15 A fuse.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Use
Do not use on people
or animals.
Do not use outdoors or on wet
surfaces. Only dry surfaces should
be vacuumed.
Use only as described in this
manual.
Use only Miele recommended
accessories.
The hose and the telescopic wand
contain electrical wires. Do not use
the vacuum cleaner if these parts are
damaged in any way. Danger of electric
shock!
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Important
Safety Instructions. This appliance is
intended strictly for household use only.
This vacuum should not be used to
entrap or retain any hazardous
materials.
Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to
be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used near children.
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 on the
cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord.
Do not handle the plug or vacuum
with wet hands.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers
and all parts of the body away from
openings and moving parts.
Turn off all controls before
unplugging.
Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.
Floor attachments, accessories
and wands must not be used at
head level to avoid injury to eyes and
ears.
Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as
gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be present.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Do not use the vacuum cleaner to
pick up liquids, this could impair
the electrical safety of the vacuum
cleaner. Wait for freshly shampooed
carpets to dry.
Do not vacuum anything that is
burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not vacuum items which are
heavy, hard or have sharp edges.
They could cause a blockage and
damage the appliance.
Do not vacuum toner dust. Toner,
such as that used in printers and
photocopiers can conduct electricity.
Unplug the vacuum when
changing accessories, especially
the Turbobrush and Electrobrush.
Do not turn on or attempt to
operate the vacuum cleaner unless
a dustbag, dust compartment filter and
exhaust filter are in place. Use only
genuine Miele double-layer dustbags
and filters. See "Maintenance and care"
for instructions on how to insert the
dustbag and filters. If a dustbag has
not been inserted, the dust
compartment cover will not close. Do
not use force!
Unwind the cord completely to aid
the vacuum in dissipating heat.
A temperature limiter automatically
switches off the vacuum cleaner if
it gets too hot, see "Frequently asked
questions".
On the underside of the vacuum
handpiece is a metal insert
designed to absorb static electricity.
Please make certain that your hand
remains around this metal insert.
Do not leave the vacuum plugged
in. Unplug it from the outlet when
not in use and before servicing.
Do not place anything into the
openings of the vacuum. Do not
use if any openings are blocked; keep
them free of dust, lint, hair, or anything
that may reduce air flow.
This appliance is equipped with a
power cord reel. Hold the plug
when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not
allow the plug to whip when rewinding.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Accessory use
To avoid the risk of injury when
vacuuming with a Miele
Electrobrush do not touch the rotating
roller.
Use only attachments specified by
Miele. Do not use the blower to
operate paint sprayers or similar
devices that emit volatile or toxic
vapors.
Monitor the dustbag change
indicator and inspect all filters
regularly. To ensure efficient suction,
clean or replace them as necessary
according to the operating instructions.
To guarantee safety, only use genuine
Miele dustbags, filters and accessories.
Miele vacuum cleaner bags are
disposable and intended to be
used only once. Do not attempt to
reuse them.
Do not use the vacuum without an
accessory attached. The rim could
be damaged and injuries could result
from sharp edges.
Maintenance and care
A damaged power cord must only
be replaced with a genuine Miele
cord by an authorized service agent.
Clean only with a dry or slightly
damp cloth when disconnected
from the power supply. Never
submerge in water.
Repairs should only be performed
by an authorized service agent in
accordance with national and local
safety regulations. Repairs by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous.
Disposal
Remove the battery from the radio
handpiece and recycle it.
Before discarding an old vacuum
cleaner, please cut off the power
cord and render the plug useless.
Ensure the appliance presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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FCC and Industry Canada
information:
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
,Warning: Changes or
modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna
–Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Some models come standard with one of the following accessories, which are not
shown in this figure.
–Turbobrush
–Cordless Rechargeable Powerbrush ACCU NOVA
A separate Operating manual of the respective accessory is supplied with the
vacuum.
Guide to the machine
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aHandpiece (some models may include an air inlet valve) *
bSuction power buttons +/–*
cStandby switch *
dLED *
eLocking button
fAccessory clip *
gTelescopic wand release button *
hDust compartment lid release
iTelescopic wand *
jDust bag
kCarrying handle
lFloor tool *
mTransport/storage holder
nDust compartment filter (motor protection)
oExhaust filter *
pSuction power selector *
qStandby indicator *
rThermo indicator ,*
sExhaust filter change indicator (Reset button) *
tPower cord with plug
uCord rewind switch
vPark-System
wOn / Off switch
xDustbag change indicator
yElbow
zSuction hose
The features marked *may vary or not be available depending on your model.
Guide to the machine
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Attaching the suction hose
^Insert the elbow into the suction
socket until it clicks. Use the inlet
guides to direct insertion.
Removing the suction hose
^Press the release buttons at the sides
of the elbow and lift the hose from the
socket.
Connecting the handpiece and
telescopic wand
^Insert the handpiece into the
telescopic wand until it clicks. Use
the inlet guides to direct insertion.
^To release the handpiece from the
telescopic wand press the locking
button (see arrow) and pull the
handpiece away from the telescopic
wand.
Before using the vacuum cleaner
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Depending on your model, the vacuum
will include one of the following
telescopic wands:
–Fitted wand
(CDN only)
–Telescopic wand
–XXL telescopic wand
Inserting the fitted wand
Both sections of the telescopic wand
have locating arrows to guide insertion.
Adjusting the telescopic wand
One section of the telescopic wand is
inside the other and can be adjusted
for comfortable vacuuming.
^Press the telescopic wand release
button (see arrow) to release the
tubes and adjust to the desired
height.
Adjusting the XXL telescopic
wand
This telescopic wand consists of three
sections which are height-adjustable.
^Pull and extend the lower section of
the wand, a, until it clicks. Press the
release button if you want to retract
the lower section again.
^Press the adjustment button, b, to
release the tubes and adjust to the
desired height.
Before using the vacuum cleaner
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Attaching the floor tool/brush
^Insert the wand into the floor brush
and twist until it locks with a click.
^To release the floor brush from the
telescopic wand, press the locking
button (see arrow) and pull the wand
out of the floor brush.
Observe the cleaning instructions of
the floor manufacturer.
SBB 300-3 Floor brush
The floor brush is suitable for cleaning
all hard flooring.
SBD 450-3 Floor tool
The floor tool is suitable for cleaning
carpets, rugs, and hard surfaces. For
flooring susceptible to scratches, use
one of the special Miele floor brushes
(see "Optional accessories").
To clean carpets and area rugs
^Press the foot switch marked ö.
To clean hard flooring
^Press the foot switch marked ä.
Turbobrush / Cordless Rechargeable
Powerbrush ACCU NOVA
Some models have optional floor tools
as accessories. Please refer to the
separate operating instructions
supplied with these brushes for
instruction on use and maintenance.
Before using the vacuum cleaner
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The following accessories are included
aCrevice nozzle
bDusting brush
cUpholstery tool
dAccessory clip for the respective
included accessories
eFilter frame
The filter frame is supplied only with
those models which are fitted with an
"ActiveAirClean" or "Active HEPA"
exhaust filter as standard. The filter
frame is required to replace one of
these filters with a "SUPER air clean"
filter (see "Maintenance and care -
Replacing one type of filter with
another").
Accessory clip
^The accessory clip can be attached
to the handpiece.
Using the included accessories
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Floor brush SBB 300-3
(depending on model)
For cleaning all hard flooring.
Especially suitable for vacuuming
niches and tight spaces.
Floor tool SBD 450-3
(depending on model)
The standard floor brush can be used
for normal cleaning of carpets, rugs,
hard surfaces, carpeted stairs, etc.
Using the included accessories
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Crevice nozzle
For cleaning in folds, crevices and
corners.
Upholstery nozzle
For cleaning upholstery, mattresses,
cushions, curtains, covers, etc.
Dust brush with natural
bristles
For cleaning moldings, decorative or
carved items, etc.
The head of the dusting brush can be
swiveled to attain the best cleaning
position.
For dusting particularly delicate
objects.
Using the included accessories
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Power cord
,Unwind the cable completely to
aid the vacuum in dissipating heat.
Unwinding
^Hold the plug and pull the power
cord out to the required length
(maximum 18 ft / 5.5 m).
,To reduce the risk of electric
shock, the vacuum has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not alter the
plug in any way.
Danger of overheating and damage.
Rewinding
^Unplug the vacuum from the outlet.
^Press the rewind switch briefly and
the power cord will rewind
automatically.
^Press the rewind switch again to stop
the rewinding.
^Hold the plug so that it does not whip
around when rewinding.
Turning the vacuum on and off
^Press the On/Off switch.
Operation
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Models with radio frequency controls
The operating state is shown by the
Standby indicator on the vacuum.
The vacuum can be switched to a
standby mode during pauses.
^Press the Standby button on the
handpiece.
To turn the vacuum on again:
^Press the Standby button on the
handpiece. The vacuum cleaner
turns on to the last selected power
level.
^Press – to turn the vacuum cleaner
on at the lowest power level.
^Press + to turn the vacuum cleaner
on at the highest power level.
Every push of a button on the radio
handpiece is displayed by the indicator
light.
The vacuum can still be used if the
battery in the radio handpiece is
weak or not inserted at all.
^Turn the vacuum on with the foot
switch.
^Press the Reset button.
The vacuum will operate continuously
on the maximum suction power.
^Turn the vacuum off with the foot
switch.
Operation
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While vacuuming
The vacuum cleaner can also stand on
its end for vacuuming stairs, drapes etc.
,To prevent static electricity your
hand must touch the metal inlay on
the underside of the vacuum
handpiece. Be certain to
continuously touch this inlay when
vacuuming fine dust, flour or
sawdust as these materials are more
likely to create a static discharge. To
further prevent static discharge
while vacuuming, pull the vacuum
along by the hose with one hand
while continuing to hold the
handpiece in the other hand.
Adjusting the suction
The symbols on the controls indicate
what each setting is suitable for.
acurtains, lightweight fabrics
bupholstery, cushions
cthick pile carpets, rugs and
runners
denergy-saving, daily use
elightly soiled textured carpets
ftextured hard flooring, and
intensive cleaning of carpets
Operation
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The controls vary from model to model,
and are described as follows.
Rotary selector
^Turn the rotary selector to the desired
suction power setting.
+ / – controls
Press the controls until the light bar
above the desired suction power
setting is illuminated.
^Press the +control to select a higher
setting.
^Press the –control to select a lower
setting.
+ / – at the radio handpiece
Press the controls until the desired
suction power is shown in the vacuum
display on the canister.
^Press the +control to select a higher
setting.
^Press the –control to select a lower
setting.
Every push of a button at the
handpiece is displayed by the indicator
light.
Operation
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Opening the air inlet valve
(not available in models with radio
handpiece)
The air inlet valve is designed to
provide a quick, convenient reduction
of suction power, e.g. when moving
from a carpet to an area rug.
^Open the air inlet valve far enough to
reduce the power.
Opening the air inlet valve reduces the
power to the tool being used.
Operation
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