Miele S 500 Series User manual

Operating instructions
Vacuum cleaners
S 500 - S 548
S 600 - S 648
These operating instructions apply to standard G
models S 500 - S 548 and S 600 - S 648
as well as to other models with particular
names rather than model numbers. M.-Nr. 05 638 220

Caring for the environment
Description of the appliance
Warning and Safety instructions
Preparing for use
Accessories supplied
Using the accessories supplied
Crevice nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Crevice nozzle extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Dusting brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Upholstery nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use
Unwinding and rewinding the mains cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Auto-reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Switching the vacuum cleaner on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Regulating the suction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Opening the air inlet valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Blowing out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting down, transportation and storage
Maintenance and care
Purchasing new dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
When to change the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Replacing the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
When to change the exhaust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Exhaust filter change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Replacing the "SUPER air clean" filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Replacing the "ACTIVE air clean" filter and the "ACTIVE HEPA" filter . . . . . . . . . . 30
Replacing one type of filter with another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
When to change the dust compartment filter (motor protection). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
When to change the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cleaning and care
Problem solving guide
After sales service
Accessories available as optional extras
Electrical connection for the UK
Contents
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Disposal of packing material
The transport and protective packing
material has been selected from materi-
als which are environmentally friendly
for disposal and can normally be recy-
cled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed safely and kept
out of the reach of babies and young
children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these materi-
als away, please ensure they are of-
fered for recycling.
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances may contain materials
which can be reclaimed or recycled.
Please contact your dealer, your local
waste collection centre or scrap mer-
chant about potential recycling
schemes.
Before disposing of an old appliance
first make it unusable. Disconnect it
from the mains, cut the cable off the ap-
pliance as close to the cleaner as pos-
sible and cut the plug off. The plug cut
from the cable should be rendered use-
less and then disposed of and on no
account be inserted into any socket
elsewhere in the house (electric shock
hazard).
Make appropriate arrangements for its
safe disposal and make sure that the
appliance presents no danger to chil-
dren while being stored for disposal.
Disposing of the dustbag and
filters
These are made from environmentally
friendly materials and can be disposed
of with the normal household waste.
The dustbag should only be disposed
of in this way if it has been used exclu-
sively for general household dust.
Caring for the environment
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The illustration shows the maximum number of features available on these Miele
vacuum cleaners.
Some models are supplied with a Miele Electrobrush or Turbobrush as standard
(not illustrated). Separate operating instructions are supplied for these brushes.
Description of the appliance
4

1 Hand piece
2 Air inlet valve
3 Locking button
4 Telescopic tube *
5 Telescopic tube release button *
6 Socket for Electrobrush (depending on model)
7 Dust compartment lid catch
8 Dust compartment filter (motor protection)
9 Dustbag
10 Floorhead
11 Carrying handle
12 Two point holder for suction tube
13 Exhaust filter *
14 Mains cable with plug **
15 Automatic cable rewind switch
16 Suction power selector *
17 Park-system
18 Exhaust filter change indicator (Re-set button 7)*
19 Overheating warning light ,*
20 On-Off switch
21 Accessories compartment
22 Dustbag change indicator
23 Release button for accessories compartment
24 Elbow
25 Suction hose
** N.B. Plug may vary depending on country
Those features marked *depend on the model and may vary or not be available
on your model.
Description of the appliance
5

This appliance meets statutory
safety requirements. Inappropriate
use can however lead to personal
injury and damage to property.
Read the operating instructions
carefully before starting to use this
appliance. They give important infor-
mation on the safety, operation and
care of the appliance. This way you
will prevent the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance. Please
keep these operating instructions in
a safe place for reference, and pass
them on to any future users.
Correct usage
This vacuum cleaner must only be
used in a domestic household situ-
ation to vacuum dry floor surfaces. Do
not use on people or animals.
Any other usage is at the owner’s risk
and could be dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for damage resulting from im-
proper or incorrect use of the appli-
ance.
Children
Do not let small children play with
the appliance or operate it. Please
supervise its use by older children and
the elderly or infirm.
Before using for the first time
A damaged vacuum cleaner can
be dangerous. Check the packag-
ing, the vacuum cleaner and accesso-
ries for any signs of damage. Do not
use a damaged appliance.
Ensure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and fre-
quency) match the mains electricity
supply. It is essential that they match to
avoid damage to the appliance.
The plug must be fitted with a 13A
fuse (UK).
Daily use
It important to switch the vacuum
cleaner off before changing over
accessories and floor heads, especially
a turbo or electro brush.
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 does not
normally close. Do not force it.
There is a metal inlay underneath
the handle, which is designed to
protect the user from electrostatic dis-
charges. Please make sure that you
keep your hand in constant contact with
this metal strip during vacuuming. This
way any build-up of electrostatic
charge will be rendered ineffective.
Warning and Safety instructions
6

Do not vacuum up liquids or damp
dirt. This will cause major faults
and could seriously impair the function-
ing and electrical safety of the appli-
ance. Wait until any freshly cleaned or
shampooed carpets or floor coverings
are completely dry before attempting to
vacuum.
Do not vacuum up anything which
has been burning or is still glowing
e.g. cigarettes, ashes or coal, whether
glowing or apparently extinguished.
The cleaner might catch fire.
Do not vacuum toner dust. Toner,
such as that used in printers and
photocopiers can conduct electricity.
The filter system in the vacuum cleaner
may not filter it completely and so the
toner could be blown back into the at-
mosphere by the fan.
Do not vacuum up any inflammable
or combustible liquids or gases
and do not vacuum in areas where
such substances are stored. The
cleaner might explode.
Do not vacuum up items which are
heavy, hard or have sharp edges.
They could cause a blockage and dam-
age the appliance.
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 pull or carry the appliance
by the cable. When disconnecting
from the mains socket pull by the plug
and not by the cable.
- 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.
A damaged cable, plug or socket is a
safety hazard. The appliance must not
be used if any of these have suffered
damage.
Monitor the change dustbag indi-
cator and change the dustbag if
necessary. Check the exhaust and dust
compartment filters at the same time
and change them too if necessary. A
full bag or blocked filter will hamper the
suction power of the cleaner. A temper-
ature limiter switches the vacuum
cleaner off automatically if it gets too
hot, see section "Problem solving
guide".
Do not use aroma capsules if your
cleaner is fitted with an ACTIVE
HEPA filter or an ACTIVE air clean filter.
The active charcoal layer in the filter will
absorb the aroma from the capsules
rendering them ineffective.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Using accessories
The socket on the vacuum cleaner
(depending on model) must only
be used for the Miele Electrobrush
specified for use with this appliance.
To avoid the risk of injury when
vacuuming with a Miele Electro- or
Turbobrush do not touch the rotating
roller brush.
It is not advisable to vacuum di-
rectly with the handle, i.e. without
an accessory attached as the rim could
get damaged and you could hurt your-
self on sharp edges. Danger of injury.
Miele vacuum cleaner bags are
disposable and intended to be
used only once. Do not attempt to
re-use. Blocked pores reduce the effi-
ciency of the cleaner.
Use only genuine Miele dustbags,
filters and accessories. This en-
sures optimum performance of the vac-
uum cleaner throughout its life.
Cleaning, maintenance and re-
pairs
Always disconnect the vacuum
cleaner from the mains supply for
maintenance work and for cleaning.
Switch off at the wall socket and re-
move the plug. Pull on the plug and not
the cable.
Do not let the vacuum cleaner get
wet. Clean only with a dry cloth or
slightly damp cloth when disconnected
from the mains supply. If moisture gets
into the appliance there is the risk of an
electric shock.
Repairs may only be carried out by
a suitably qualified and competent
person in accordance with national and
local safety regulations. Repairs and
other work by unqualified persons
could be dangerous.
If the cable is damaged it should
be replaced together with a com-
plete cable rewind by a Miele service
technician.
Disposing of an old appliance
When disposing of an old appli-
ance cut the cable off the appli-
ance as close to the cleaner as possi-
ble and cut the plug off. The plug cut
from the cord should be rendered use-
less and then disposed of and on no
account be inserted into any socket
elsewhere in the house (electric shock
hazard). See section "Disposal of your
old appliance" earlier in this booklet for
further advice.
The manufacturer cannot be held lia-
ble for damage caused by non-com-
pliance with these Warning and
Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Attaching the suction hose
^Open the dust compartment shutter
(depending on model).
The dust compartment shutter is de-
signed for hygienic handling and pre-
vents dust and odours escaping.
If you remove the suction hose from the
vacuum cleaner for storage purposes
close the dust compartment shutter be-
fore putting the cleaner away (e.g. in a
cupboard).
^Insert the elbow into the suction
socket.
To remove the suction hose from the
vacuum cleaner:
^Press the release buttons at the side
of the elbow and lift the hose from the
socket.
Preparing for use
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Connecting the suction hose
and the suction tube
^Fit the hand piece of the suction hose
into the suction tube and turn clock-
wise or anti-clockwise until they lock
together with a click.
^To release the hand piece from the
suction tube press the locking button
(see arrow) and pull the hand piece
away from the suction tube.
Adjusting the telescopic suc-
tion tube
(depending on model)
One part of the telescopic tube is
packed inside the other and can be ad-
justed to suit your height for comfort-
able vacuum cleaning.
^Press the telescopic tube release
button (see arrow) to release the
tubes. Draw out or push in the inner
tube to adjust to the required height,
then release the button. The tube is
locked in position.
,When a resistance is felt it has
reached its maximum length. Do not
force it beyond this length!
Connecting the suction tube
sections
(depending on model)
Both sections of the suction tube have
locating arrows.
^When connecting the two sections,
ensure that the two arrows point to
each other.
Preparing for use
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Fitting the floorhead
^Push the suction tube into the floor-
head and turn it clockwise or anti-
clockwise until it clicks into position.
^To release the floorhead from the suc-
tion tube press the locking button
(see arrow) and pull the suction tube
away from the floorhead.
The floorhead can be used for all nor-
mal cleaning of carpets and rugs. It can
also be used with the brush protruding
to vacuum hard flooring which is not
susceptible to scratching. For hard
flooring, such as stone and floors which
are susceptible to scratching, e.g. par-
quet, we recommend using one of the
special Miele floor brushes (see "Ac-
cessories available as optional extras").
It is also important to observe the
flooring manufacturer's cleaning and
care instructions.
Vacuum carpets and rugs with the
brush retracted:
^Press the foot switch marked g.
Clean hard flooring which is not sus-
ceptible to scratching with the brush
protruding:
^Press the foot switch marked h.
Electrobrush / Turbobrush
Some models may be supplied with an
Electrobrush or a Turbobrush as a stan-
dard accessory as well as a normal
floorhead (see "Accessories available
as optional extras"). Please refer to the
separate operating instructions sup-
plied with these brushes for instructions
on use and maintenance.
Preparing for use
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Other tools, in addition to the floor-
head(s), are supplied with the vacuum
cleaner to help deal with various types
of cleaning.
aCrevice nozzle
bCrevice nozzle extension *
cDusting brush
dUpholstery brush
eFilter grille
fBlower connection socket *,
(not illustrated - see section
"Use - Blowing out")
*depending on model
The filter grille eis supplied separately
in the box only with those models which
are fitted with an "ACTIVE air clean" or
"ACTIVE HEPA" exhaust filter as stan-
dard. The filter grille is required if you
wish to replace one of these filters with
a "SUPER air clean" filter.
Accessories supplied
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Taking the accessories out
^Press the release button to open the
accessories compartment lid.
^Take out the accessory you require.
^Close the lid securely.
S 600 - S 648 series
The extension for the crevice nozzle is
located in the compartment underneath
the crevice nozzle.
Accessories supplied
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The different tools can either be fitted to
the hand-piece or, as required, to the
suction tube.
Crevice nozzle
for cleaning in folds, crevices or cor-
ners.
Crevice nozzle extension
(depending on model)
This accessory can be used to extend
the length of the crevice nozzle. Further
length is provided by pulling out the in-
ner section.
^Press the locking button to pull the
extension piece out or to push it in.
Using the accessories supplied
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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 po-
sition.
Upholstery nozzle
For cleaning upholstery, mattresses,
cushions, curtains, covers etc.
Using the accessories supplied
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Unwinding and rewinding the
mains cable
Unwinding
^Hold the plug and unwind cable to
the required length:
S 500 - S 548: max. approx. 7.5 m /
S 600 - S 648: max. approx. 9.5 m
,When vacuuming for longer than
30 minutes at a time, pull the cable
out to at least two-thirds of its total
length, even when working close to
the wall socket. Otherwise there is a
danger of overheating and damage.
Rewinding
^Switch off at the wall socket and re-
move the plug.
^Press the rewind switch. The cable
will rewind automatically.
Auto-reverse
(depending on model)
To switch on this function, move the
slide switch to "Auto-Reverse". The re-
wind brake on the cable drum is re-
leased. It pays out the exact amount of
cable required and gathers in excess
cable so that the cable automatically
adjusts itself to the distance between
the appliance and the wall socket.
Use
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Switching the vacuum cleaner
on and off
To switch the vacuum cleaner on or off:
^Press the On-Off switch.
Vacuuming
When vacuuming, especially fine dust,
e.g. sawdust, sand, plaster, flour, tal-
cum powder etc., electrostatic charges
build up naturally. Under certain condi-
tions these charges will be released. To
avoid the unpleasant effects of these
electrostatic discharges a metal inlay
has been incorporated into the under-
side of the handle.
^Please make sure that you keep your
hand in constant contact with this
metal strip during vacuuming. This
way any build-up of electrostatic
charge will be rendered ineffective.
^When vacuuming pull the cleaner be-
hind you on its castor wheels. You
can stand it upright for vacuuming
stairs and curtains etc.
Regulating the suction
The suction power can be regulated to
suit the type of flooring. The higher the
wattage the more powerful the suction.
Some models also have symbols on the
controls. The symbols indicate the type
of use the settings are suitable for.
The controls vary from model to model.
These are described on the following
pages.
a= curtains, lightweight fabrics
b= upholstery, cushions
c= thick pile carpets, rugs and
runners
d= for energy-saving daily use
e= lightly soiled textured carpets
f= textured hard flooring, and for
intensive cleaning of carpets
Use
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Rotary selector
^Turn the rotary selector manually to
the suction power setting you require.
Slide selector
^Move the slide selector manually to
the suction power setting you require.
Use
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+ / - controls
Press the controls to select the suction
power you require.
^Press the +control to select a higher
setting.
^Press the -control to select a lower
setting.
When switched on the vacuum cleaner
operates at the power setting last used.
A single short press on the control
moves the suction power up or down
one setting at a time. If the control is
held down, the suction power setting
will automatically move through the
power settings until the control is re-
leased.
+ / - controls with Automatic
setting
There are six power settings and an
Automatic setting available. Press the
controls to select the suction power you
require. The display shows the power
level in watts.
^Press the +control to select a higher
setting.
^Press the -control to select a lower
setting.
When switched on the vacuum cleaner
operates at the power setting last used.
A single short press on the control
moves the suction power up or down
one setting at a time. If the control is
held down, the suction power setting
will automatically move through the
power settings until the control is re-
leased.
Use
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Automatic setting
If the Automatic setting is chosen the
vacuum cleaner automatically adjusts
the suction power to suit the surface
being cleaned. This ensures the correct
power setting for the type of floor or
carpet being cleaned.
^Keep pressing the -control until the
Automatic setting is activated.
^Press the +control to de-activate the
Automatic setting.
,Do not use the Automatic setting
to vacuum lightweight materials or
curtains. These could be sucked in
and possibly damaged.
Opening the air inlet valve
Opening the air inlet valve allows you to
reduce the suction power quickly and
easily for brief periods. This is very use-
ful if you have vacuumed up something
too large by mistake, or when moving
from cleaning a carpeted floor to a
lightweight rug. Reducing the suction
will prevent the object or rug from being
sucked up and causing a blockage.
^Open the air inlet valve far enough to
reduce the power. If necessary, re-
move any blockage, close the valve
up again and continue vacuuming.
Use
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