Miele S 800 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 749
and S 812 - S 849 as well as to other models
which are distinguished by
names rather than numbers.
G
M.-Nr. 06 050 931

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
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 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.
It should be unplugged or disconnected
from the mains electricity supply by a
competent person. The plug must be
rendered useless and the cable cut off
directly behind it to prevent misuse.
See the "Warning and Safety" section of
this booklet for further details.
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. To avoid the
risk of personal injury or damage to
the appliance you should read these
operating instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They
give important information on the
safety, operation and care of the
appliance. Please keep these
operating instructions in a safe
place for reference, and pass them
on to any future users.
Correct use
This 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 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.
Safety with children
This appliance is not a toy! To
avoid the risk of injury do not allow
children to play on or near it, or to play
with the controls. Supervise its use by
older children and the elderly or infirm.
Before using for the first time
Check the packaging, the vacuum
cleaner and accessories for any
signs of damage. Do not use a
damaged appliance: it could be
dangerous.
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.
The plug must be fitted with a 13 A
fuse (UK).
Use
It is important to switch the vacuum
cleaner off before changing over
accessories and floorheads, 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
discharges. Please make sure that you
keep your hand in constant contact with
this metal strip during vacuuming.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Do not vacuum up any water, liquid
or damp dirt. This will cause major
faults and could 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 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, causing the
toner to be blown back into the room 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 any
sharp-edged objects. 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.
Do not pull or carry the appliance
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
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".
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.
The Miele Electrobrush is a motor
driven accessory for use only with
Miele vacuum cleaners. The cleaner
must not be used with an electrobrush
produced by another manufacturer.
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 vacuum cleaner bags 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 Miele approved
dustbags, filters and accessories.
This will ensure optimum performance
of the appliance throughout its life.
Cleaning, maintenance and
repairs
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.
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 should 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. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
If the cable is damaged it should
be replaced together with a
complete cable rewind by a Miele ser-
vice technician.
Disposing of an old appliance
When disposing of an old
appliance, cut the cable off the
appliance as close to the cleaner as
possible and cut the plug off. The plug
cut from the cable should be rendered
useless and then disposed of and on
no account be inserted into any socket
elsewhere in the house (electric shock
hazard). Dispose of the appliance in a
responsible manner.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

Attaching the suction hose
^Insert the hose connector into the
suction socket until it clicks into
position.
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
until 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.
Adjusting the telescopic
suction tube
(depending on model)
One part of the 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 (see arrow) to release the
tubes and adjust to the required
height.
Adjusting the triscopic suction
tube
(depending on model)
The triscopic tube has three sections.
Two sections are packed into a third
outer tube.
^Press release button aon the bottom
tube and pull the tube out as far as it
will go. It will click into position.
Press release button ato push the
tube back in again. It will engage
with a click.
^Press button bto release the
telescopic tubes and adjust to the
required height.
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Attaching the 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 locking 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 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 ö
position.
Clean hard flooring which is not
susceptible to scratching with the brush
protruding:
^Press the foot switch to the ä
position.
Electrobrush / Turbobrush
Some models may be supplied as
standard with an Electrobrush or a
Turbobrush in addition to the normal
floorhead (see "Optional accessories").
Please refer to the separate operating
instructions supplied with these brushes
for instructions on use and maintenance.
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Accessories supplied
Other tools, in addition to the
floorhead(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.
Adapter and blower
connection 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
corners (see "Operation - Blowing out").
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To open the accessories
compartment
^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 849 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
For general use and also for cleaning
stairs.
Crevice nozzle
For cleaning in folds, crevices or
corners.
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
inner 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 749: max. approx. 6.5 m
–S 812 - S 849: max. approx. 8.5 m
,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
^Switch off at the wall socket and
remove 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". When
this function is switched on the rewind
brake on the cable drum is released. 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.
Operation
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Switching on and off
^Press the On-Off switch.
Vacuuming
^When vacuuming pull the cleaner
behind 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.,
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.
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
manoeuvre the floorhead. Setting the
suction 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
require the most powerful setting to
remove 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
released.
+ / - controls with Automatic
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
released.
Operation
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