Miele S 8310 Guide

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Documentation
- Model-dependent -
DTD no. 41-8000
Model(s): S 8310, S 8330, S 8340, S 8360,
S 8390, S 8510, S 8530, S 8540,
S 8560, S 8590, S 8510 UniQ,
S 8530 UniQ, S 8540 UniQ,
S 8560 UniQ, S 8590 UniQ, S 8710,
S 8730, S 8790, S 8930, S 8960
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Contents
General Information
A Warning and Safety Instructions
B Modification History
C Technical Data
Function Groups
010 Base
4 Service............................................. 010-2
4.1 Caster (Dynamic Drive) Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 010-2
4.2 Parking Slot Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 010-2
4.3 Lighting Assembly Replacement (Uniq Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 010-3
020 Cover Frame
4 Service............................................. 020-2
4.1 Bag Holder Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-2
4.2 Cover Frame Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-3
030 Dust Compartment Lid
4 Service............................................. 030-2
4.1 Accessory Compartment Lid Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 030-2
4.2 Dust Compartment Lid Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 030-2
4.3 Dust Channel Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 030-3
4.4 Bag Change Indicator Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 030-4
4.5 Hinge Socket Wiring Harness Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 030-4
040 Operating Unit
2 Function ........................................... 040-2
2.1 Operating Units: S 83xx to S 89xx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 040-2
2.1.1 S83xxSeries......................................... 040-2
2.1.2 S85xxSeries......................................... 040-2
2.1.3 S87xxSeries......................................... 040-3
2.1.4 S89xxSeries......................................... 040-4
2.2 Automatic Suction Power Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 040-5
3 Fault Repair ........................................ 040-6
3.1 Motor Does Not React in the "Automatic" Setting or Always
RunsatHighSpeed.................................... 040-6
4 Service............................................. 040-8
4.1 Operating Unit Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 040-8
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4.2 Electronic Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 040-9
4.3 On/Off Switch Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 040-10
4.4 Powerbrush Outlet Wiring Harness Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 040-10
4.5 Park Switch Replacement (Model-Dependent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 040-10
050 Motor, Cord Reel
2 Function ........................................... 050-2
2.1 Thermal Protection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 050-2
3 Fault Repair ........................................ 050-3
3.1 Suction Power Too Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 050-3
3.2 Motor Does Not Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 050-4
4 Service............................................. 050-6
4.1 Motor/Cord Reel Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 050-6
4.2 Motor Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 050-6
4.3 Cord Reel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 050-7
4.4 Pre-Motor Filter Frame Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 050-7
060 Suction Hose, Handle (S 83xx)
3 Fault Repair ........................................ 060-2
3.1 LEDs in LED Handle Do Not Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 060-2
4 Service............................................. 060-3
4.1 Telescopic Suction Hose Locking Piece Replacement . . . . . . . . 060-3
4.2 Pushbutton Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 060-3
4.3 LED Handle Battery Replacement (Model-Dependent) . . . . . . . 060-4
061 Radio-Controlled Suction Hose (S 87xx)
3 Fault Repair ........................................ 061-2
3.1 Radio-Controlled Handle Not Functioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 061-2
4 Service............................................. 061-3
4.1 Battery in Radio-Controlled Handle Replacement (Model-
Dependent)........................................... 061-3
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A Warning and Safety Instructions
1 General Information
All repairs should be performed by a trained technician in strict accordance with
national, state and local codes. Any repairs or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel could be dangerous.
When servicing, modifying, testing or maintaining appliances, all applicable laws,
regulations and accident prevention guidelines must be observed.
All regulations of the appropriate utility supply companies and standards relating
to safety (not limited to electrical safety) are to be complied with.
Before starting any service work, disconnect the vacuum cleaner from power.
Even with the vacuum cleaner switched off, voltage may be applied to some
components.
After work has been completed, a visual as well as an operational check should
always be performed.
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B Modification History
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When? Who? What?
20.04.2012 Reinhard Bremehr –Initial compilation
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C Technical Data
Model Operating controls Motor/Exhaust filter Version
S 8 3: +/- foot switches 1: Power + AirClean 0
5: +/- foot switch with Automatic 2: Power + Active AirClean
7: Radio-controlled handle 3: Power + Active HEPA
9: Electro handle 4: Efficiency + AirClean
5: Efficiency + Active AirClean
6: Efficiency + Active HEPA 7
7: Silence + AirClean
8: Silence + Active AirClean
9: Silence + Active HEPA
Table 1
Descriptions of various features
Easylock Telescopic suction hose that can be
secured with a special clip.
Thermo indicator
Indicator light that lights up when the
thermal motor protection has tripped
(motor will restart after it has cooled).
Park System Suction hose can be stored in the rear
slot on the vacuum during short breaks.
Dynamic Drive Shock-mounted rubber casters.
Silence Plus Additional plastic casing for the motor
plus AirTeQ floor nozzle attachment.
Table 2: Descriptions of Various Features
Motor versions
Power 2200 W High-power motor
Efficiency 1200 W Economical motor
Silence 1200 W
Especially quiet motor (71 dB(A) re 1pW in
combination with the AirTeQ floor nozzle and an
AAC (Active AirClean) filter
Table 3
Model S 8380 Cat &
Dog
S 8390
Calima S 8390 Kona S 8390 HomeCare S 8590 Alize S 8590 Marin S 8990 UniQ
Color Koi orange Canary
yellow
Obsidian
black Mango red Ivory white Navy blue metallic
Mahogany
brown
metallic
Powerful
Vortex
Motor™,
manufactured
by Miele
Low noise,
1200-watt
Low noise,
1200-watt
Low noise,
1200-watt
Low noise,
1200-watt
Low noise,
1200-watt
Low noise,
1200-watt
Low noise,
1200-watt
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Model S 8380 Cat &
Dog
S 8390
Calima S 8390 Kona S 8390 HomeCare S 8590 Alize S 8590 Marin S 8990 UniQ
Power
adjustment +/- foot switch +/- foot switch +/- foot switch +/- foot switch +/- foot switch +/- foot switch Handle controls
Number of
power
settings
6666666
Motor
protection
function with
safety shut-
off
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Motor
protection
indicator
No No No No Yes Yes Yes
AirClean
Sealed
System™
construction
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
AirClean
FilterBag™
Type G/N,
4.76 quart
Type G/N,
4.76 quart
Type G/N,
4.76 quart
Type G/N,
4.76 quart
Type G/N,
4.76 quart
Type G/N,
4.76 quart
Type G/N,
4.76 quart
FilterBag™
change
indicator
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Air Clean
filter Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
Active Air
Clean filter Standard Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
Active HEPA
filter Optional Optional Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Pre-motor
filter Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Filter
replacement
indicator
No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Lightweight
skeleton
construction
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rear park
system for
short breaks
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Automatic
standby
switch in rear
park position
No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Side park
system for
storage
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Illuminated
Long
electrical cord
with
automatic
rewind
One-touch One-touch One-touch One-touch One-touch One-touch One-touch
Cleaning
radius 33' 36' 36' 36' 36' 36' 36'
Bumper strip Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Velvet
360° caster
wheels for
high
maneuverabi-
lity
Yes Yes Yes Yes Dynamic
Drive Yes Yes
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Model S 8380 Cat &
Dog
S 8390
Calima S 8390 Kona S 8390 HomeCare S 8590 Alize S 8590 Marin S 8990 UniQ
Telescopic
stainless-
steel wand
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Durable hose Straight
suction
Straight
suction
Straight
suction Electric Electric Electric Electric
Deluxe
handle grip
with
electrobrush
control
No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Suction
controls via
handle
No No No No No No Yes
Standard
floor tool
Handheld
Turbobrush
(STB101),
ElectroPlus
(SEB 228),
Parquet
Twister (SBB
300-3)
TurboComfort
(STB 205-3),
Parquet
Twister (SBB
300-3)
ElectroPlus
(SEB 228),
Parquet
Twister (SBB
300-3)
Classic
Combination
floor tool
(SBD 285-3)
AirTeQ
Combination
floor tool
(SBD 650-3)
Parquet
Twister (SBB
300-3)
Parquet
Twister (SBB
300-3),
ElectroPremi-
um (SEB
236)
Optional
electrobrush-
es
ElectroComf-
ort (SEB 217-
3),
ElectroPlus
(SEB 228),
ElectroPremi-
um (SEB
236)
ElectroComf-
ort (SEB 217-
3),
ElectroPlus
(SEB 228),
ElectroPremi-
um (SEB
236)
Dusting brush Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated
Upholstery
tool Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated
Crevice
nozzle Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated
Additional
accessories
Flexible
crevice
nozzle (SFD
20), universal
brush (SUB
20)
Spotlight
handle
Table 4: Technical Data
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010 Base
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4 Service
4.1 Caster (Dynamic Drive) Removal
AUsing a flathead screwdriver, lever the wheel out of the caster, then lever the
caster out of the base (010 Fig. 1).
ATo reinstall, press the caster back into the base until it clicks, then press the
wheel into the caster until it clicks.
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Fig. 1: Caster Removal
4.2 Parking Slot Removal
ACover Frame Removal, 020 4.2.
ARemove the T20 screw securing the appropriate parking slot (010 Fig. 2, Pos.
3).
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4.3 Lighting Assembly Replacement (Uniq Only)
ACover Frame Removal, 020 4.2.
ARemove the bumper strip (010 Fig. 2, Pos. 2).
ARemove the T20 screws securing the parking slots on either side of the base
(010 Fig. 2, Pos. 3).
ADisconnect the lighting assembly wiring harness (010 Fig. 2, Pos. 5) from the
electronic board.
ARemove each parking slot together with the lighting assembly (010 Fig. 2,
Pos. 4).
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Fig. 2
Note
The lighting assembly can only be replaced in its entirety.
AReinstall by following these instructions in reverse order.
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020 Cover Frame
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4 Service
4.1 Bag Holder Replacement
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Fig. 1: Bag Holder
AOpen the dust compartment lid.
ATake out the dustbag.
AHold the bag holder (020 Fig. 1, Pos. 2) with one hand and carefully unsnap it
from the hinge pins (020 Fig. 1, Pos. 1).
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Warning!
Only do this procedure by hand. Using a screwdriver or other tool will break the
bag holder.
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4.2 Cover Frame Removal
Fig. 2: Cover Frame
ADust Compartment Lid Removal, 030 4.2.
ARemove the bag holder (Bag Holder Replacement, 020 4.1).
ATake off the seal surrounding the dust compartment.
ATake out the exhaust (HEPA or AirClean) filter and filter frame.
ARemove the four T20 screws securing the cover frame (020 Fig. 2, Pos. 1).
ARemove the right foot switch (cord rewind) (040 Fig. 8).
ARemove the retaining screw (T20) underneath.
APush down inside the base and pull up on the cover frame to remove (020
Fig. 2, Pos. A). The bumper strip will also come off.
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030 Dust Compartment Lid
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4 Service
4.1 Accessory Compartment Lid Removal
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Fig. 1: Torsion Spring
AOpen the lid approximately 2 inches.
AHold the vacuum cleaner with one hand; with the other hand, lift the lid up and
disengage it from the pins.
AWhen reinstalling the lid, push it slowly onto the torsion spring (030 Fig. 1,
Pos. 1) and then onto the pins.
4.2 Dust Compartment Lid Removal
AOpen the dust compartment lid to its stop.
ABend the dust compartment lid backwards slightly to release it (030 Fig. 2,
Pos. 2).
AWhen reinstalling the lid, place the two hinges in their openings (030 Fig. 2,
Pos. 1), then slowly close the lid.
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Fig. 2: Dust Compartment Lid
4.3 Dust Channel Assembly Removal
ADust Compartment Lid Removal, 030 4.2.
ARemove the four T20 screws securing the dust channel assembly to the
underside of the dust compartment lid.
ARelease the hinge socket from its retainers on the inside of the dust
compartment lid.
AOn the outside of the dust compartment lid, press down forcefully on the
silver dust channel ring to release the dust channel assembly from the dust
compartment lid.
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4.4 Bag Change Indicator Removal
ADust Channel Assembly Removal, 030 4.3.
APull up on the silver dust channel ring to separate it from the dust channel
(the locking latch for the accessory compartment lid may also come off).
ARelease the “hose”end of the indicator (without the orange tab) from its
retainer on the dust channel; pull up to remove the indicator assembly, taking
care not to lose the spring that is inside the hose.
4.5 Hinge Socket Wiring Harness Removal
ADust Channel Assembly Removal, 030 4.3.
APull up on the silver dust channel ring to separate it from the dust channel
(the locking latch for the accessory compartment lid may also come off).
ARelease the wiring harness plug closest to the dust channel opening.
APush the orange tab on the bag change indicator to the right to release the
wires underneath.
ARelease the rest of the hinge socket wiring from the dust channel, pulling up
on retaining tabs as necessary.
ARelease the other plug from its housing at the other end of the dust channel
assembly.
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040 Operating Unit
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2 Function
2.1 Operating Units: S 83xx to S 89xx
2.1.1 S 83xx Series
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Fig. 1: Operating Unit Overview for S 83xx
S 83xx models with +/- foot switch and thermal protection function of the motor
without indicator light.
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