Miele S 6210 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 6210 - S 6390 as well as to
other S 6000 vacuum cleaners
which are distinguished by names rather than numbers. M.-Nr. 07 974 310
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting the suction power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Opening the air inlet valve on the handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting down, transportation and storage
Maintenance and care
Purchasing new dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
When to change the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Replacing the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
When to change the exhaust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Replacing the Air Clean filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Replacing an Active Air Clean filter or an Active HEPA filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
When to change the dust compartment filter (for motor protection) . . . . . . . . . . . 23
How to change the dust compartment filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
When to change the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Replacing the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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 the 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.
Disposing 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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Description of the appliance
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aXXL handle *
bAir inlet valve *
cRelease button
dTelescopic or triscopic tube *
eRelease buttons for the telescopic or triscopic tube *
fDust compartment release button
gFloorhead *
hCarrying handle
iDustbag
jDust compartment filter (for motor protection)
kParking attachment (on both sides of vacuum cleaner)
lExhaust filter *
mMains cable
nFoot switch for automatic cable rewind !
oSuction power selector
pParking system
qOn/Off foot control s
rDustbag change indicator
sConnection socket
tSuction hose
uAccessories holder
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.
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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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, use 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 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.
~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. Do not
use on people or animals.
Any other usage, modification or
alteration is not supported by the
manufacturer and could be dangerous.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage
resulting from incorrect or improper use
or operation of the appliance.
~This appliance is not intended for
use by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience or knowledge, unless
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
avoid the risk of injury, keep children
well away, and do not allow them to play
with it or to use the controls. Supervise
children whilst you are using it.
~Older children may only use the
vacuum cleaner if its operation has
been clearly explained to them, and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of incorrect
use.
Technical safety
~Ensure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and frequency)
match the mains electricity supply. It is
essential that they match to avoid
damage to the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~The plug must be fitted with a 13 A
fuse (UK).
~Before using the vacuum cleaner,
check for any signs of damage. Do not
use a damaged appliance. It could be
dangerous.
~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.
~If the cable is damaged it must be
replaced together with a complete
cable rewind. For safety reasons this
must only be fitted by the Miele Service
Department or a Miele authorised ser-
vice technician.
~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.
~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 important to switch the vacuum
cleaner off before changing over
accessories and floorheads, especially
an Electro- or Turbobrush.
~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 a risk of
electric shock.
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 a dustbag is not inserted, the dust
compartment cover does not normally
close. Do not force it.
~Do not vacuum up any water, liquid
or damp dirt. This could cause major
faults and seriously impair the
functioning and electrical safety of the
appliance. 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.
The filter system in the vacuum cleaner
may not filter it completely, causing the
toner to be blown back into the room by
the fan.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~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 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 damage
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.
~Monitor the change dustbag
indicator 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
temperature limiter switches the
vacuum cleaner off automatically if it
gets too hot. See "Problem solving
guide".
Accessories
Miele accessories including
floorheads, filters and dustbags are
available to order from your Miele
retailer, the Miele Spare Parts
Department or via the internet on
www.miele-shop.com.
~To avoid the risk of injury when
vacuuming with a Miele Electrobrush or
Turbobrush, do not touch the rotating
roller brush.
~It is not advisable to vacuum directly
with the handle, i.e. without an
accessory attached, as the rim could
get damaged and you could hurt
yourself on sharp edges.
~Miele dustbags are disposable and
intended to be used only once. Do not
attempt to re-use. Blocked pores
reduce the efficiency of the cleaner.
~Use only genuine original Miele
dustbags, filters, accessories and
optional accessories. This will ensure
optimum performance of the appliance
throughout its life.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Attaching the suction hose
^Insert the hose connector into the
socket until it clicks into position. To
do this, line up the guides on the two
pieces.
Removing 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 handle to the
suction tube
^Insert the handle into the suction tube
until it clicks into position. To do this,
line up the guides on the two pieces.
^To release the handle from the
suction tube, press the release
button and pull the handle away from
the suction tube.
Preparing for use
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Your vacuum cleaner is fitted with one
of the following types of suction tube,
depending on the model:
–Telescopic tube
–Triscopic tube
Adjusting the telescopic
suction tube
One part of this telescopic tube is
packed inside the other and can be
adjusted to suit your height for
comfortable vacuum cleaning.
^Press the telescopic tube release
button to release the tubes and
adjust to the required height.
Adjusting the triscopic suction
tube
The triscopic tube has three sections.
Two sections are packed together
inside a third outer tube.
^Press the release button (see arrow
a) to release the lower tube and pull
it right out until it clicks. Press the
button again when you want to retract
the tube. The tube will click into
place.
^Press release button bto release the
tubes and adjust to the required
height.
Preparing for use
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Fitting the standard floorhead
^Push the suction tube into the
floorhead and turn it clockwise or
anti-clockwise until it clicks into
position.
^To release the floorhead from the
suction tube, press the release
button (see arrow) and pull the
suction tube away from the floorhead.
The floorhead can be used for all
normal cleaning of carpets and rugs. It
can also be used with the brush
protruding to vacuum hard flooring. For
hard flooring, such as stone and
parquet, we recommend using one of
the special Miele floor brushes (see
"Optional accessories").
It is important to observe the flooring
manufacturer's cleaning and care
instructions.
Depending on model, the floorhead will
have the following symbols:
–öand ä
–%and )
Vacuum carpets and rugs with the
brush retracted:
^Press foot switch öor one of the two
foot switches %.
Clean hard flooring which is not
susceptible to scratching with the brush
protruding:
^Press foot switch äor one of the two
foot switches ).
Clean flooring which has deep
crevices or grooves with the brush
protruding.
Preparing for use
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The following accessories are supplied:
aDusting brush with natural bristles
For cleaning skirting boards, ornate
or carved objects.
The head can be swivelled to adjust
the angle.
bUpholstery nozzle
For cleaning upholstery, mattresses,
cushions, curtains, covers etc.
cCrevice nozzle
For cleaning in folds, crevices or
corners.
dAccessories holder for the above
accessories
Symbols on the holder show where
to attach the different accessories.
^Attach the accessories holder to the
suction hose where it joins the handle
or to the hose connector socket.
Make sure it clicks into position.
Floorhead
For general use and also for vacuuming
stairs.
Warning: For safety reasons when
vacuuming stairs it is best to start at
the bottom of the stairs and move
upwards.
Using the accessories supplied
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Mains cable
Unwinding the cable
^Pull the mains cable out to the
required length (max. approx. 6.5 m).
Warning: If vacuuming for longer
than 30 minutes, the mains cable
must be pulled out to its fullest
extent. Otherwise there is a danger
of overheating and damage.
Rewinding the cable
^Switch off at the wall socket and
remove the plug.
^Press the rewind foot switch briefly.
The cable will rewind automatically.
Switching on and off
^Step on the On/Off foot switch s.
Correct use
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Vacuuming
^When vacuuming, pull the cleaner
behind you on its wheels. You can
stand it upright for vacuuming stairs
and curtains etc.
Warning: When vacuuming
especially fine dust, e.g. sawdust,
sand, plaster, flour, talcum powder
etc., electrostatic charges build up
naturally. Under certain conditions
these charges will be released. To
avoid the unpleasant 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.
Rotary selector
^Turn the suction power selector
manually to the suction power setting
you require.
Adjusting the suction power
The suction power can be regulated to
suit the type of flooring. The higher the
setting the more powerful the suction.
Reducing the suction power reduces
the amount of effort required to
manoeuvre the floorhead.
Some models also have symbols on the
controls. The symbols indicate the type
of use the settings are suitable for:
#- curtains, lightweight fabrics
$- upholstery, cushions
%- thick pile carpets, rugs and
runners
*- for daily energy-saving vacuuming
(this setting is also very quiet)
(- loop-pile carpets
)- heavily soiled hard flooring and for
intensive cleaning of carpets
Correct use
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Opening the air inlet valve on
the handle
It is easy to reduce the suction power
for a short time, e.g. to prevent rugs or
other objects being sucked into the
vacuum cleaner.
^Open the air inlet valve far enough to
reduce the suction power.
The floorhead will be easier to
manoeuvre. Close the valve when you
are ready to use full power again.
Correct use
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Parking system
The parking system allows you to
conveniently park the vacuum cleaner
during pauses.
^Slot the floorhead into the parking
attachment at the back of the vacuum
cleaner.
If the vacuum cleaner is on a sloping
surface, e.g. a ramp, retract the
suction tube fully.
Transportation and storage
There is a parking attachment on each
side of the vacuum cleaner.
Retract the suction tube fully.
^Then slot the floorhead downwards
into one of the parking attachments
on the side of the vacuum cleaner.
This makes the cleaner easier to carry
or store.
If your vacuum cleaner has an XXL
handle, you can detach this so that the
vacuum cleaner requires less storage
space.
^Detach the XXL handle from the
retracted suction tube.
^Wind the suction hose around the
suction tube and then slot the XXL
handle into the second parking
attachment.
Setting down, transportation and storage
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Warning: Always disconnect the
vacuum cleaner from the electrical
supply before any maintenance
work. Switch off at the wall socket
and unplug it.
The Miele filter system consists of three
filters which must be replaced from
time to time to ensure that your vacuum
cleaner performs efficiently.
–Dustbag
–Exhaust filter
– Dust compartment filter (for motor
protection)
Use only genuine Miele dustbags,
filters, accessories and optional
accessories. Only this will ensure
that the suction power of the
vacuum cleaner is maintained,
giving the best possible cleaning
results.
Warning: The use of dustbags made
from paper or paper-based materials,
or dustbags with a cardboard collar,
or dustbags that do not carry the
"Original Miele" logo, can seriously
damage the vacuum cleaner and
invalidate the warranty.
Purchasing new dustbags and
filters
Original Miele dustbags and filters can
be obtained from your Miele Dealer,
from Miele and via the internet at:
Only use original Miele F/J/M dustbags
with a red collar. Using any other
dustbags will damage the vacuum
cleaner. Original Miele dustbags are
identified by the "Original Miele" logo on
the packaging or directly on the
dustbag.
An Air Clean filter and a dust
compartment filter are supplied with
every packet of Miele dustbags.
These can also be purchased
separately.
You can replace the exhaust filter fitted
in the vacuum cleaner with one of the
other Miele exhaust filters if you wish
(see "Optional accessories").
Maintenance and care
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When to change the dustbag
Change the dustbag when the colour
marker in the dustbag change indicator
fills the display, or sooner if it is no
longer effective (see possible reasons
for this below).
Dustbags are designed for single
use only.
Dispose of full dustbags.
Do not attempt to reuse them as
suction would be reduced.
Checking the dustbag change
indicator
^Attach the standard floorhead to the
suction tube. Do not use any of the
other floorheads or attachments as
they will cause the dustbag change
indicator to give a false reading.
^Switch the vacuum cleaner on and
select the highest power setting.
^Lift the floorhead off the floor a little. If
the marker completely fills the
dustbag change indicator, you
should replace the dustbag with a
new one.
How the dustbag change indicator
works
The dustbag change indicator is set for
normal household dust. This generally
contains a mixture of dust, hair, carpet
fluff, threads, grit etc.
However, if the cleaner has been used
to vacuum up fine dust, such as
plaster, brick dust, cement or flour, the
pores of the dustbag will become
blocked very quickly. This affects the
air permeability of the bag, and the
marker will indicate that the bag is "full"
even when it is not. If this happens you
must still change the dustbag because
suction power will be greatly reduced
by blocked pores in the dustbag.
If, on the other hand, you have
vacuumed up a large amount of hair
and carpet fluff which typically contains
a lot of air, the indicator may fail to
react even though the bag is full. You
should still change it! Both these
extremes can occur.
Maintenance and care
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Replacing the dustbag
^Press the release button for the dust
compartment lid and raise the lid as
far as it will go.
The dustbag has a closing flap which
closes automatically when the dust
compartment lid is raised to prevent
any dust escaping.
^Pull the dustbag out by the grip next
to the self-closing flap on the collar.
^Fit the new dustbag into the red
holder as far as it will go. Leave it
folded up when you take it out of the
box.
^It should be unfolded in the dust
compartment.
^Close the dust compartment lid
securely, making sure it clicks into
position. Take care not to trap the
dustbag when doing so.
Warning: The lid will not close
without a dustbag in place. Do not
use force!
Maintenance and care
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When to change the exhaust
filter
Depending on model, your vacuum
cleaner will be fitted as standard with
one of the following exhaust filters:
aAir Clean
Replace this filter every time you start a
new packet of Miele dustbags. An Air
Clean exhaust filter and a dust
compartment filter are supplied with
every packet of Miele dustbags.
bActive Air Clean SF-AAC 50 (black)
cActive HEPA SF-AH 50 (blue)
These types of filter need to be
changed approx. once a year. Make a
note of the date on the filter.
Replacing the Air Clean filter
Do not use more than one exhaust
filter at a time.
^Open the dust compartment lid.
^Release the filter grille and raise it
upwards. Grasp the used Air Clean
filter by the clean, unsoiled section
(see arrow) and take it out.
^Replace it with a new Air Clean filter.
If you wish to replace the Air Clean
filter with an Active Air Clean filter or
with an Active HEPA filter, see
"Replacing one type of exhaust filter
with another".
^Close the filter grille.
^Close the dust compartment lid
firmly. It should click into place.
Maintenance and care
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