Miele S 5981 PowerPlus User manual

Operating instructions
Vacuum cleaners
S 5981
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
standard model S 5981 and to
Special Edition models which are
distinguished by names rather than models. M.-Nr. 07 176 000
en-GB

Caring for the environment
Guide to the appliance
Warning and Safety instructions
Preparing for use
Accessories supplied
Using the accessories supplied
Use
Mains cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjusting the suction power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Switching the Electrobrush on and off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting down, transportation and storage
Maintenance and care
Purchasing new dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ordering the correct dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
When to change the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Replacing the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
When to change the dust compartment filter (for motor protection) . . . . . . . . . . . 26
How to change the dust compartment filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
When to change the exhaust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replacing the Active HEPA filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
When to change the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
To replace the thread lifters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cleaning and care
After sales service
Problem solving guide
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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Guide to the appliance
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aHand piece
bSuction power selector +/-
cOn/Off control for Electrobrush with LED
dStand-by button for pauses in vacuuming with LED
eDisplay for power settings
fRelease button
gElectro telescopic tube
hElectro telescopic tube release button
iConnection socket
jDust compartment release button
kDust compartment filter (for motor protection)
lHyClean dustbag
mElectrobrush (either SEB 217 or SEB 236, depending on model)
nCarrying handle
oParking attachment (on both sides of vacuum cleaner)
pActive HEPA filter
qFoot switch for automatic cable rewind
rMains cable
sExhaust filter change indicator and re-set button
tOverheating warning light ,
uParking system
vStand-by indicator
wOn/Off foot control s
xRelease button for accessories compartment
yDustbag change indicator
Guide to the appliance
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