Miele S 8900 User manual

Operating Instructions
Vacuum Cleaner
S 8900
To prevent accidents
and machine damage,
read these instructions
before
installation and use. M.-Nr. 09 257 901
en - US, CA
HS15
Only Miele dustbags, filters and accessories with the
"Original Miele" logo can be used with this vacuum. Only
then can the suction power of the vacuum cleaner reach its
optimum potential creating the best possible cleaning results.

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Only Miele dustbags, filters and accessories with
the "Original Miele" logo can be used with this
vacuum. Only then can the suction power of the
vacuum cleaner reach its optimum potential creating
the best possible cleaning results.
USE OF NON-MIELE COMPONENTS MAY VOID
THE WARRANTY.
,The use of dustbags made of paper or a similar
material, or dustbags with a cardboard retaining plate
can lead to serious damage to the vacuum cleaner
and may void the warranty, just as with the use of
dustbags without the "Original Miele" logo.
The "Original Miele" Logo will appear on the
packaging or directly on the dustbag.
Purchasing new dustbags and filters
Original Miele dustbags and filters can be purchased
from an authorized Miele vacuum dealer or by visiting the
Miele store at www.mieleusa.com.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Guide to the vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before using the vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Included accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power cord.......................................................15
Turn the vacuum cleaner on and off ...................................17
Selecting the suction power .........................................18
Turning the Powerbrush ON and OFF ..................................20
Pausing during operation ...........................................20
Parking, transport and storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Purchasing new filter bags and filters ..................................23
Which filter bags and filters are the right ones? ..........................23
When to change the filter bag ........................................24
How to change the filter bag .........................................25
When should I change the dust compartment filter?.......................26
Replacing the dust compartment filter .................................26
When to change the exhaust filter? ....................................27
How to replace the Air Clean exhaust filter? .............................28
How do I change the Active Air Clean or the Active HEPA exhaust filter? ......29
Exchanging exhaust filters...........................................30
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Frequently asked questions / Technical service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Contents
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When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS APPLIANCE
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
future user.
WARNING-
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock or injury:
Before using
~Check the voltage rating of the
vacuum cleaner before connecting the
power cord to an electrical outlet. Your
power source should correspond with
the voltage rating plate located on the
underside of the vacuum. Use only
household AC outlets. Never use DC
power sources. If you are not sure of
your home’s voltage supply, consult a
qualified electrician. Connecting the
vacuum cleaner to a higher voltage
than indicated in these instructions may
result in damage to the vacuum cleaner
or injury.
~To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this appliance has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other.) This
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not alter the
plug in any way.
~A damaged vacuum cleaner can be
dangerous. Check the packaging,
vacuum cleaner and accessories for
any signs of damage. Do not use a
damaged appliance.
~Do not use with a damaged cord or
plug. If the appliance is not working as
it should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors or submerged in water,
bring it to a service center.
~The electrical outlet must be fitted
with a 15 A fuse.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Use
~Do not use on people or animals.
~Do not use outdoors or on wet
surfaces. Only dry surfaces should be
vacuumed.
~Use only as described in this
manual. Use only Miele recommended
accessories.
~Do not alter or modify the vacuum
cleaner.
~This appliance is intended for
household use only.
~Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to
be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used near children.
~Never use the vacuum cleaner
without the filter bag or filters in place.
Otherwise it could be damaged.
~If a filter bag is not inserted, the dust
compartment lid will not close. Do not
force it shut.
~Do not leave the vacuum plugged
in. Unplug it from the outlet when not in
use and before servicing.
~On the underside of the vacuum
handpiece is a metal insert designed to
absorb static electricity. Please make
certain that your hand remains around
this metal insert when vacuuming.
~Persons which lack physical,
sensory or mental abilities or
experience with the machine should not
use it without supervision or instruction
by a responsible person.
~Unwind the cord completely to aid
the vacuum cleaner in dissipating heat.
~This vacuum should not be used to
entrap or retain any hazardous
materials.
~Do not use the vacuum cleaner to
pick up liquids or damp dirt. This could
impair the electrical safety of the
vacuum cleaner. Wait for freshly
shampooed carpets to dry.
~Do not vacuum anything that is
burning or smoking such as cigarettes,
matches or hot ashes. The vacuum
cleaner could catch fire.
~Do not vacuum toner dust. Toner,
such as that used in printers and
photocopiers can conduct electricity.
~Do not use to pick up any flammable
or combustible liquids, such as
gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be present. The vacuum cleaner
could explode.
~Do not vacuum up items which are
heavy, hard or have sharp edges. They
could cause a blockage and damage
the appliance.
~Do not pull or carry by the cord, use
the cord as a handle, close a door on
the cord, or pull the cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run the
appliance over the cord. Keep the cord
away from heated surfaces.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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~Do not unplug by pulling on the
cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord.
~Do not handle the plug or vacuum
with wet hands.
~Keep the power cord, hair, loose
clothing, fingers and all parts of the
body away from openings and moving
parts.
~Do not place anything into the
openings of the vacuum cleaner. Do
not use if any openings are blocked;
keep them free of dust, lint, hair, or
anything that may reduce air flow.
~This appliance is equipped with a
power cord reel. Hold plug when
rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow
plug to whip when rewinding.
~Turn off all controls before
unplugging.
~Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.
~Floor attachments, accessories and
wands must not be used at head level
to avoid injury to eyes and ears.
~Monitor the filter bag change
indicator and inspect all filters regularly.
For best performance, the filter bag
and filters should be replaced when
necessary. A full bag or blocked filter
will reduce the vacuum cleaner’s
suction power. A temperature limiter
automatically switches the vacuum
cleaner off if it gets too hot, see
"Frequently asked questions".
Using accessories
~The hose and the telescopic wand
contain electrical wires. Do not use the
vacuum cleaner if these parts are
damaged, cut or punctured. Avoid
picking up sharp objects. Danger of
electric shock!
~Unplug the vacuum when changing
accessories, especially the Hose,
Telescopic wand, Turbobrush and
Powerbrush.
~To avoid the risk of injury when
vacuuming with a Miele Power or
Turbobrush do not touch the rotating
roller brush. Danger of injury.
~The socket on the vacuum cleaner
(depending on model) must only be
used for the Miele Powerbrush
specified for use with this appliance.
~Danger of injury. The Miele
Powerbrush is a motor driven
accessory for use only with Miele
vacuum cleaners. The vacuum cleaner
must not be used with another
manufacturer’s powerbrush.
~Do not use the vacuum cleaner
without an accessory attached. The rim
could be damaged and injuries could
result from sharp edges.
~Miele filter bags are disposable and
intended to be used only once. Do not
attempt to reuse. An over stuffed filter
bag will reduce the efficiency of the
vacuum cleaner.
~Only use genuine Miele filter bags
with the Miele quality signet and
original Miele filters and accessories.
Only then will the manufacturer
guarantee its safety.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Cleaning, maintenance and
repairs
~Turn the vacuum cleaner off after
each use and before every cleaning /
maintenance. Pull the plug from the
outlet.
~Never submerge the vacuum
cleaner in water. 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.
~The electro-suction hose and the
telescopic wand contain electrical
wires. The plug connectors must not
come in contact with water. These
items may only be cleaned with a dry
cloth, no moisture can touch them.
Danger of electric shock.
~Repairs must only be performed by
an authorized service agent in
accordance with national and local
safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs
could cause injury or machine damage.
~If the power cord is damaged it
should be replaced along with a new
cable reel by Miele Technical Service.
Disposing of an old appliance
~Before discarding an old vacuum
cleaner, please cut off the power cord
and render the plug useless. Ensure
the appliance presents no danger to
children while being stored for
disposal.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Guide to the vacuum cleaner
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aElectro hose SES 131
bRelease button for accessory compartment
cAirflow indicator
dDisplay panel
eFoot switch for automatic cord rewind
fPark-System for breaks in vacuuming
gFoot switch On/Off s
hPower cord *
iSwivel casters *
jExhaust filter (Air Clean, Active Air Clean or Active HEPA, depending on model)
kPark-System for storage (on both sides of the vacuum cleaner, illuminated
depending on the model)
lDust compartment filter
mOriginal Miele filter bag
nCarrying handle
oPowerbrush (SEB 217 / EB02, SEB 228 / EB03 or SEB 236 / EB01 depending
on the model)
pRelease buttons
qRelease button for dust compartment lid
rElectro telescopic wand SET 220
sAdjustment button for electro telescopic wand
tElbow
uSuction power indicator
vStandby button -for brief breaks in vacuuming, with LED
wON/OFF switch jfor the Powerbrush, with LED
xSuction power buttons +/-
yComfort handpiece
zThermo protection indicator light §
{Standby indicator light -
|Filter change indicator with reset button
The features marked *may vary or may not be available on your model.
Guide to the vacuum cleaner
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Attaching the Electro suction
hose
^Insert the elbow into the suction
socket until it clicks into place.
Disconnecting the hose
^Press the release buttons at the sides
of the elbow and lift the hose from the
socket.
Before using the vacuum cleaner
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Connecting the Comfort
handpiece to the Electro
telescopic wand
^Position the Comfort handpiece and
insert into the telescopic wand until it
clicks into place.
^To separate the handpiece from the
telescopic wand, press the locking
button.
Adjusting the Electro
telescopic wand
The telescoping wand is composed of
two interlocking tubes that can be
adjusted to the desired length.
^Press the release button and slide
the tubes to the desired length.
Before using the vacuum cleaner
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Using the Powerbrush
Always follow the flooring
manufacturer's cleaning and care
instructions.
Depending on the model, your vacuum
cleaner will include one of the following
Powerbrushes.
–Powerbrush SEB 217 (EB02)
–Powerbrush SEB 228 (EB03)
–Powerbrush SEB 236 (EB01)
The Powerbrush is specially designed
for intensive cleaning of heavy-duty
textile floorings. It removes ground-in
dirt and helps prevent matting in
high-traffic areas.
,Do NOT use the Powerbrush to
vacuum delicate, hand-knotted items,
such as Berber rugs or Persian rugs, or
for unusually deep pile (shag carpets).
The threads may be pulled out.
,Do NOT use the Powerbrush
SEB 217 (EB02) to clean highly
textured or uneven flooring. The
base plate of the Powerbrush can
come into contact with these
surfaces and cause damage.
Connecting the Powerbrush to
the Electro Telescopic wand
^Position the telescopic wand and
insert into the Powerbrush until it
clicks into place.
For more information on the Use and
Care of the Powerbrush, see the
separate operating instructions.
Before using the vacuum cleaner
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Using the floor brush
Always follow the flooring
manufacturer's cleaning and care
instructions.
Connecting the floor brush to
the Electro Telescopic wand
^Fit the Electro Telescopic wand firmly
into the floor brush. Turn the wand in
opposite directions until it locks with
a click.
^To release the handpiece from the
telescopic wand press the locking
button (see arrow) and pull the
handpiece away from the telescopic
wand.
Floor brush - Parquet Twister with
swiveling head (SBB 300-3)
(depending on model)
For cleaning all hard flooring and small
hard to reach areas.
Floor brush - Parquet Twister XL with
swiveling head (SBB
400-3)(depending on model)
For cleaning large areas of hard
flooring and small hard to reach areas.
Before using the vacuum cleaner
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The following accessories are included:
aCrevice nozzle
For cleaning in folds, crevices and
corners.
bDust brush with natural bristles
For cleaning moldings, ornate,
carved or especially sensitive
articles, etc.
The head of the brush swivels and
can be turned to the best cleaning
position.
cUpholstery tool
For cleaning upholstery, mattresses,
cushions, curtains, covers etc.
Removing the accessories
^Press the release button.
The accessory compartment opens.
^Take out the accessory needed.
^Close the accessory compartment by
pressing on the lid.
Floor tool
Also suitable for vacuuming stairs.
,For your own safety, always
vacuum stairs from bottom to top.
Included accessories
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Power cord
,Unwind the cord completely to
aid the vacuum in dissipating heat.
Do not pull or carry by the cord, use
the cord as a handle, close a door
on the cord, or pull the cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run
the appliance over the cord. Keep
the cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling the cord. To
unplug grasp the plug, not the cord.
This appliance is equipped with a
power cord reel. Hold the plug when
rewinding onto cord reel. Do not
allow plug to whip when rewinding.
Unwinding
^Pull the cord out to the desired length
(max. approx. 21.4 ft / 6.5 m).
^Plug the power plug into the
electrical outlet.
Depending on the model, the lighting of
the Park-System on both sides of the
vacuum cleaner switches on.
The first time the vacuum cleaner is
used, the lighting turns on after
approx. two minutes.
,If you intend to use the vacuum
cleaner for more than 30 minutes,
you will need to pull the cord all the
way out. This is to help prevent
overheating and damage to the
appliance.
Use
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Rewinding
^Unplug the power plug from the
electrical outlet.
If your vacuum cleaner is equipped
with an illuminated Park-System, the
lighting switches off again automatically
approx. 30 seconds after disconnecting
the power.
^Tap the rewind foot switch and the
power cord will rewind automatically.
Use
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Turn the vacuum cleaner on
and off
^Press the On/Off foot switch s.
The Standby indicator -on the display
panel of the vacuum cleaner and the
LED -on the Comfort handpiece light
yellow.
^Press –to select a lower power level.
^Press +to select a higher power
level.
^By pressing the Standby button -
on the Comfort handpiece the next
time the vacuum is used it will turn on
to the last selected power level.
Use
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Selecting the suction power
You can adjust the suction power to suit
the situation. When you reduce the
suction power, the floor brush can be
moved with less effort.
On the Comfort handpiece you will see
various symbols that show examples of
which power level is recommended for
which purpose.
The selected power level lights yellow.
#- curtains, lightweight fabrics
$- upholstery, pillows
%- thick pile carpets, rugs and
runners
Auto - Automatic adjustment of the
suction power to the floor
covering
,Do NOT use the "Auto" power
level to vacuum curtains or other
lightweight fabrics. Excessive
suction may cause damage to such
items.
*- Energy-efficient everyday
vacuuming, low noise
(- Low pile carpets
)- Hard flooring and intensive
cleaning of carpets
^To select a higher power setting,
press the +button on the Comfort
handpiece.
^To select a lower power setting,
press the -button on the Comfort
handpiece.
Use
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While vacuuming
The vacuum cleaner can also stand on
its end for vacuuming stairs, drapes
etc.
,To prevent static electricity your
hand must touch the metal inlay on
the underside of the vacuum
handpiece. Be certain to
continuously touch this inlay when
vacuuming fine dust, flour or
sawdust as these materials are more
likely to create a static electricity. To
further prevent static discharge
while vacuuming, pull the vacuum
along by the hose with one hand
while continuing to hold the
handpiece in the other hand.
Use
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Turning the Powerbrush ON
and OFF
The Powerbrush is turned on and off
separately from the vacuum cleaner
^by pressing the On/Off button jon
the Comfort handpiece.
The LED on the Comfort handpiece
lights.
The button allows you to turn off the
Powerbrush, e.g. when moving from
wall-to-wall carpeting to a persian rug.
Pausing during operation
You can interrupt operation for short
pauses during vacuuming
^by pressing the Standby button -on
the Comfort handpiece.
The LED on the Comfort handpiece
lights.
,Do not leave the vacuum cleaner
in Standby mode, only use it for
short pauses during vacuuming.
This is to help prevent overheating
and damage to the appliance.
Use
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