Miele S 560 series User manual

Operating instructions
Vacuum cleaners
S 560 / S 570
S 700 / S 800 series
These operating instructions apply to standard
models S 560 - S 578, S 711 - S 748
and S 812 - S 848 as well as to other models
which are distinguished by
names rather than numbers.
WO
M.-Nr. 05 773 281

Caring for the environment
Description of the appliance
Warning and Safety instructions
Preparing for use
Using the accessories
Floorhead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Crevice nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Crevice nozzle extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Dusting brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Upholstery nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operation
Unwinding and rewinding the mains cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Auto-reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Regulating the suction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Opening the air inlet valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Blowing out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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
To replace the dust compartment filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
When to change the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
To replace the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cleaning and care
Problem solving guide
fter sales service
Optional accessories
Electrical connection
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 of 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
3

Some models are supplied with a Miele Electrobrush or Turbobrush as standard
(not illustrated). These brushes are supplied with their own operating instructions.
Description of the appliance
4

aHand piece
bAir inlet valve
cLocking button
dTelescopic tube *
eSlide control *
fSocket for Electrobrush *(only on models with a push button on the lid)
gDust compartment lid catch
hDust compartment filter (for motor protection)
iDustbag
jFloorhead
kCarrying handle
lParking attachment
mExhaust filter *
nMains cable with plug (plug varies depending on country)
oCable rewind
pSuction power selector *
qPark system
rExhaust filter change indicator (Re-set button 7)*
sOverheating warning light ,*
tOn / Off switch
uAccessories compartment
vDustbag change indicator
wRelease button for accessories compartment
xHose connector
ySuction hose
The illustration shows the maximum number of features available on these Miele
vacuum cleaners.
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 accident 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 liable
for damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.
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.
Daily use
It is important to switch the vacuum
cleaner off before changing over
accessories and floor heads, especially
a Turbo- or Electrobrush.
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 up toner dust.
Toner, such as that used in printers
and photocopiers can conduct electric-
ity. The filter system in the vacuum
cleaner may not filter it completely and
so the toner could be blown back into
the atmosphere 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
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 reduce 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".
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 ensure
optimum performance of the vacuum
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
8

ttaching the suction hose
^Insert the hose connector into the
suction socket until it clicks into posi-
tion.
To remove the suction hose
from the cleaner
^Press the release buttons at the side
of the hose connector and lift the
hose from the socket.
Connecting the suction hose
and the suction tube
^To fit the handpiece of the suction
hose into the suction tube, line up the
guides on both parts and push in un-
til they audibly lock together.
^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.
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Connecting the suction tube
sections
(depending on model)
Both sections of the suction tube have
locating arrows marked on them. When
connecting the two sections, ensure
that the two arrows point towards each
other.
djusting 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 and adjust to the required
height.
djusting the triscopic suction
tube
(depending on model)
The triscopic tube has three sections.
Two sections are packed into a third
outer tube.
^Pull the bottom tube out as far as it
will go. It will click into position.
Press release button a, to push it
back in again.
^Press button bto release the tele-
scopic tubes and adjust to the re-
quired height.
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ttaching the floorhead
^Push the suction tube into the
floorhead and turn it clockwise or
anti-clockwise until it clicks into posi-
tion.
^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 the special
Miele floor brush (see "Optional acces-
sories").
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 to the gposi-
tion.
Clean hard flooring which is not sus-
ceptible to scratching with the brush
protruding:
^Press the foot switch to the hposi-
tion.
Electrobrush / Turbobrush
Some models may be supplied as stan-
dard with an Electrobrush or a Turbo-
brush in addition to the normal floor-
head (see "Optional accessories").
Please refer to the separate operating
instructions supplied with these
brushes for instructions on use and
maintenance.
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ccessories supplied
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
(depending on model)
cDusting brush
dUpholstery nozzle
eFilter grille
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.
dapter and blower connec-
tion socket
(depending on model)
The adapter and blower connection
socket enable the vacuum cleaner to
be used for blowing out air, e.g. for
dusting off multi-layered radiators and
blowing dust out of inaccessible cor-
ners (see "Operation - Blowing out").
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To open the accessories com-
partment
^Press the release button and the lid
will open.
^Take out the accessory you require.
^Press down firmly on the lid to close
it.
S 812 - S 848 series accessories
compartment
The extension for the crevice nozzle is
located in the compartment underneath
the crevice nozzle.
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The different tools can either be fitted to
the hand-piece or, as required, to the
suction tube.
Floorhead
Also for cleaning stairs.
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
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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 position.
Upholstery nozzle
For cleaning upholstery, mattresses,
cushions, curtains, covers etc.
Using the accessories
15

Unwinding and rewinding the
mains cable
Unwinding
^Hold the plug and unwind cable to
the required length:
–S 560 - S 578: max. approx. 6.5 m
–S 711 - S 748: max. approx. 6.5 m
–S 812 - S 848: max. approx. 8.5 m
,When vacuuming for longer than
30 minutes, pull the cable out to at
least 2/3of its total length, even when
working close to the wall socket.
Otherwise there is a danger of over-
heating and damage.
Rewinding
^Switch off at the wall socket and re-
move the plug.
^Press the rewind switch. The cable
will rewind automatically.
uto-reverse
(depending on model)
To switch on this function, move the
slide switch to "Auto-Reverse". When
this function is switched on the rewind
brake on the cable drum is released. It
pays out the exact amount of cable re-
quired and gathers in excess cable so
that the cable automatically adjusts it-
self to the distance between the appli-
ance and the wall socket.
Operation
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Switching on and off
^Press the On-Off switch.
Vacuuming
^When vacuuming pull the cleaner be-
hind you on its wheels. You can stand
it upright for vacuuming stairs and
curtains etc.
,When vacuuming especially fine
dust, e.g. sawdust, sand, plaster,
flour, talcum powder etc., electro-
static charges build up naturally. Un-
der certain conditions these charges
will be released. To avoid the un-
pleasant 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. This
way any build-up of electrostatic
charge will be rendered ineffective.
Operation
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Regulating the suction
The suction power can be regulated to
suit the type of flooring. The higher the
wattage the more powerful the suction.
Reducing the suction power reduces
the amount of effort required to ma-
noeuvre the floorhead. Setting the suc-
tion power selector according to the
degree of soiling and type of flooring
being cleaned will save energy. Smooth
or lightly soiled flooring is easily
cleaned using the Economy setting.
Fitted carpets and thick pile carpets re-
quire the most powerful setting to re-
move ingrained soiling.
Some models also have symbols on the
controls. The symbols indicate the type
of use the settings are suitable for.
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
The controls vary from model to model.
These are described on the following
pages.
Operation
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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.
Operation
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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 utomatic
setting
There are six power settings and an
Automatic setting available. 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.
Operation
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