Miele S 6000 User manual

Operating instructions
Vacuum cleaners
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 models S 6710 - S 6790 as well as to
other S 6000 vacuum cleaners which are
distinguished by names rather than numbers. M.-Nr. 09 234 130
en-GB

Caring for the environment
Description of the appliance
Warning and Safety instructions
Preparing for use
Using the accessories supplied
Correct use
Mains cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
To switch on and off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjusting the suction power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Interrupting operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting down, transportation and storage
Parking system for pauses in vacuuming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Parking system for storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Maintenance and care
Purchasing new dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
When to change the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Replacing the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
When to change the exhaust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replacing the Air Clean filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replacing an Active Air Clean filter or an Active HEPA filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
When to change the dust compartment filter (for motor protection) . . . . . . . . . . . 30
How to change the dust compartment filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
When to change the battery in the radio control handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
How to change the battery in the radio control handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
When to change the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Replacing the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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 should be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of reach of babies and young
children. Danger of suffocation.
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.
The dustbag should only be disposed
of in this way if it has been used
exclusively for general household dust.
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of your old appliance
remove the dustbag and all the filters
and dispose of them with your normal
household waste.
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, or contact your dealer for
advice.
Ensure that it presents no danger to
children while being stored for
disposal.
Caring for the environment
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The illustration shows the maximum number of features available on these Miele
vacuum cleaners.
Certain models are supplied as standard with the following accessories which are
not illustrated on this page.
–Classic Allergotec floorhead
–Turbobrush
These floorheads and brushes are supplied with their own operating instructions.
Description of the appliance
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aHandle
bSuction power selector +/-
cStand-by button -for pauses in vacuuming
dLED
eRelease button
fTelescopic or triscopic tube *
gRelease buttons for the telescopic or triscopic tube *
hDust compartment release button
iFloorhead *
jCarrying handle
kDustbag
lDust compartment filter (for motor protection)
mParking attachment (on both sides of the vacuum cleaner)
nExhaust filter *
oMains cable
pFoot switch for automatic cable rewind !
qOverheating warning light §
rExhaust filter change indicator (Reset button [)
sParking system for pauses in vacuuming
tStand-by indicator -
uOn/Off foot control s
vDustbag change indicator
wConnection socket
xSuction hose
yAccessories holder
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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This vacuum cleaner meets statutory safety
requirements. Improper use can, however, lead to
personal injury and damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the
vacuum cleaner, please read these instructions
carefully before using it for the first time. They contain
important information on its safety, operation and
maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure
new users are familiar with the content. Pass them on
to any future owner.
Always disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the
mains electricity supply when you have finished using
it, as well as for maintenance work and cleaning.
Switch it off at the wall socket and unplug it.
Correct application
~This vacuum cleaner is not designed for commercial
use. It is intended for use in domestic households and
for use in similar working and residential environments
such as:
–Shops
–Offices and showrooms
–and by residents in establishments such as holiday
homes and other similar types of accommodation.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~The vacuum cleaner is not intended for outdoor use.
~The vacuum cleaner must only be used for domestic
household purposes to vacuum dry floor surfaces. It
must not be used on people or animals. Any other use,
modification or alteration is not supported by the
manufacturer and could be dangerous.
~This appliance can only be used by people with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience or knowledge, if they are supervised
whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it
correctly by a person responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
~This vacuum cleaner is not a toy! To prevent the risk
of injury, do not let children play with the appliance or
its controls.
~Children aged eight years and older may use the
vacuum cleaner only if they have been shown how to
use it in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
~Children under 8 years of age must be kept away
from the machine unless they are constantly
supervised.
~Children may only carry out cleaning and
maintenance of the vacuum cleaner under adult
supervision.
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~Keep the batteries in the radio control handle out of
the reach of children.
Technical safety
~Ensure that the connection data on the data plate
(voltage and frequency) match the mains electricity
supply exactly.
~The plug must be fitted with a 13 A fuse (UK).
~Before using the vacuum cleaner, check for any
visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged
appliance.
~While the vacuum cleaner is under guarantee,
repairs should only be undertaken by a service
technician authorised by Miele. Otherwise the
guarantee will be invalidated.
~Do not pull or carry the appliance by the cable, and
be careful not to damage the cable when withdrawing
the plug from the socket. 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. This
could damage the cable, plug or socket and pose a
safety hazard. The appliance must not be used if any
of these have suffered damage.
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~If the cable is damaged it must be replaced together
with a complete cable rewind. For safety reasons this
work must be done by the Miele Service Department or
a Miele authorised service technician.
~There is a metal inlay underneath the handle which is
designed to protect the user from electrostatic
discharges. Please make sure that you keep your hand in
constant contact with this metal strip during vacuuming.
~It is important to switch the vacuum cleaner off
before changing over accessories and floorheads.
Switch off at the wall socket and unplug it.
~Do not let the vacuum cleaner get wet. Clean only
with a dry cloth or slightly damp cloth when
disconnected from the mains supply.
~Repairs should only be carried out by a Miele
authorised service technician. Repairs and other work by
unqualified persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
Correct use
~To avoid the risk of damage, do not use the vacuum
cleaner without the dustbag, dust compartment filter
and exhaust filter in place.
~If the dustbag is not fitted correctly, the dust
compartment cover does not normally close. Do not
force it.
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~Do not vacuum up any water, liquid or damp dirt.
Wait until any freshly cleaned or shampooed carpets or
floor coverings are completely dry before attempting to
vacuum.
~Do not vacuum toner dust. Toner, such as that used
in printers and photocopiers, can conduct electricity.
~Do not vacuum up anything which has been burning
or is still glowing e.g. cigarettes, ashes or coal, whether
glowing or apparently extinguished.
~Do not vacuum up any inflammable or combustible
liquids or gases and do not vacuum in areas where
such substances are stored.
~Floor attachments, accessories and tubes must not
be used at head level to avoid the risk of injury, e.g. to
eyes and ears.
~Important information on the handling of the batteries
in the radio control handle:
–Do not short circuit or recharge batteries, or throw
them into a fire.
–Disposing of batteries: Remove the batteries from the
radio control handle and dispose of them in your
recycling bin. Do not dispose of them with the normal
household waste.
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