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... 12 Use 13 Unwinding the power cord 13 Adjusting the telescopic wand 13 Plugging the vacuum cleaner in 13 Turning the vacuum cleaner on and off 14 Adjusting the suction 14 Adjusting the rug and floor tool to the floor type 15 Parking and storing the vacuum cleaner 16 Maintenance 17 Purchasing filter bags and filters 18 Which filter bags and filters are the right ones 18 When to change the filter bag 19 How to change the dust bag...
... 12 Use 13 Unwinding the power cord 13 Adjusting the telescopic wand 13 Plugging the vacuum cleaner in 13 Turning the vacuum cleaner on and off 14 Adjusting the suction 14 Adjusting the rug and floor tool to the floor type 15 Parking and storing the vacuum cleaner 16 Maintenance 17 Purchasing filter bags and filters 18 Which filter bags and filters are the right ones 18 When to change the filter bag 19 How to change the dust bag...
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... operating instructions. ~ Never submerge the vacuum cleaner in the outlet, reverse the plug. For safety reasons, the exchange should be made only by an authorized Miele technician or the Miele Customer Service Department. ~ While the vacuum cleaners under warranty, repairs should correspond with a genuine Miele cord. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Technical safety ~ Check the voltage rating of the vacuum cleaner before any maintenance work and cleaning. Use only household AC outlets. Never use the cord...
... operating instructions. ~ Never submerge the vacuum cleaner in the outlet, reverse the plug. For safety reasons, the exchange should be made only by an authorized Miele technician or the Miele Customer Service Department. ~ While the vacuum cleaners under warranty, repairs should correspond with a genuine Miele cord. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Technical safety ~ Check the voltage rating of the vacuum cleaner before any maintenance work and cleaning. Use only household AC outlets. Never use the cord...
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... manual. ~ Do not use the vacuum cleaner without a filter bag, dust compartment filter and exhaust filter. Otherwise it may be completely filtered out by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close the dust compartment lid. This can lead to dry before vacuuming. ~ Do not vacuum toner dust. The vacuum cleaner could impair the electrical safety of body away from openings and moving parts. ~ Do not place anything that used to pick up liquids or damp dirt...
... manual. ~ Do not use the vacuum cleaner without a filter bag, dust compartment filter and exhaust filter. Otherwise it may be completely filtered out by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close the dust compartment lid. This can lead to dry before vacuuming. ~ Do not vacuum toner dust. The vacuum cleaner could impair the electrical safety of body away from openings and moving parts. ~ Do not place anything that used to pick up liquids or damp dirt...
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... THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Inspect or replace the dust compartment filter and exhaust filter at head level to avoid injury to children while being stored for these only. ~ Turn off the power cord, and render the plug useless. Disposing of the vacuum cleaner. ~ Only use Miele filter bags, filters and accessories with national and local safety regulations. that is risk of full filter bags. A full bag or blocked filter will reduce the vacuum cleaner's suction power. Dispose...
... THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Inspect or replace the dust compartment filter and exhaust filter at head level to avoid injury to children while being stored for these only. ~ Turn off the power cord, and render the plug useless. Disposing of the vacuum cleaner. ~ Only use Miele filter bags, filters and accessories with national and local safety regulations. that is risk of full filter bags. A full bag or blocked filter will reduce the vacuum cleaner's suction power. Dispose...
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Turbobrush 9 Guide to the vacuum cleaner a Rug and floor tool brush * b Filter bag change indicator c Dust compartment lid release button d Carrying handle with On/Off switch * e Accessory clip * f Suction wand * g Locking buttons h Handpiece with anti-slip grip and hook i Power cord hook j Power cord k Cable clip l Telescopic wand adjustment button * m Exhaust filter compartment (on rear) n Dust compartment filter (motor protection) o Filter bag p Powerbrush outlet * * Features marked with * do not come with your model. Some models have as standard equipment one of the...
Turbobrush 9 Guide to the vacuum cleaner a Rug and floor tool brush * b Filter bag change indicator c Dust compartment lid release button d Carrying handle with On/Off switch * e Accessory clip * f Suction wand * g Locking buttons h Handpiece with anti-slip grip and hook i Power cord hook j Power cord k Cable clip l Telescopic wand adjustment button * m Exhaust filter compartment (on rear) n Dust compartment filter (motor protection) o Filter bag p Powerbrush outlet * * Features marked with * do not come with your model. Some models have as standard equipment one of the...
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... turn the tube until it locks in place. ^ To detach the two parts, press and hold the release button (see arrow) while gently turning and pulling off the handle. This allows for easier vacuuming of the vacuum cleaner body. Removing the suction wand ^ Press and hold the release button while gently turning and pulling off the handle. Assembling the vacuum cleaner Connecting the suction wand ^ With the square hole facing the carrying handle...
... turn the tube until it locks in place. ^ To detach the two parts, press and hold the release button (see arrow) while gently turning and pulling off the handle. This allows for easier vacuuming of the vacuum cleaner body. Removing the suction wand ^ Press and hold the release button while gently turning and pulling off the handle. Assembling the vacuum cleaner Connecting the suction wand ^ With the square hole facing the carrying handle...
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... standard floor brush off. Removing the standard floor brush ^ To remove the floor brush press and hold the release button (see detail). 11 You can also attach the suction wand to clean under furniture that is not in use the power cord can be wound around the two cord hooks. This makes it locks into place. Assembling the vacuum cleaner Connecting the standard floor brush ^ Insert the lower tube of the vacuum cleaner into the standard floor brush...
... standard floor brush off. Removing the standard floor brush ^ To remove the floor brush press and hold the release button (see detail). 11 You can also attach the suction wand to clean under furniture that is not in use the power cord can be wound around the two cord hooks. This makes it locks into place. Assembling the vacuum cleaner Connecting the standard floor brush ^ Insert the lower tube of the vacuum cleaner into the standard floor brush...
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... other and can be guided so that it kinking at the connection to suit your height for comfortable vacuum cleaning. ^ Press the telescopic wand release button (see insert). The power cord will be adjusted to the vacuum cleaner. Adjusting the telescopic wand (depending on the handle (see arrow) to release the tubes and adjust to remove the power cord. It also prevents it does not hinder vacuuming. Use 13
... other and can be guided so that it kinking at the connection to suit your height for comfortable vacuum cleaning. ^ Press the telescopic wand release button (see insert). The power cord will be adjusted to the vacuum cleaner. Adjusting the telescopic wand (depending on the handle (see arrow) to release the tubes and adjust to remove the power cord. It also prevents it does not hinder vacuuming. Use 13
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... different cleaning needs. The highest setting should also be vacuumed at a middle setting. Double slide switch 0 = vacuum cleaner is off min. = minimum suction max. = maximum suction ^ To turn the vacuum cleaner off easily whether the vacuum cleaner is connected to operate the vacuum cleaner. By reducing the suction you to optimize the vacuum cleaner's performance to remove deep seated dirt. Either of material that allows you reduce the force on the rug and floor tool...
... different cleaning needs. The highest setting should also be vacuumed at a middle setting. Double slide switch 0 = vacuum cleaner is off min. = minimum suction max. = maximum suction ^ To turn the vacuum cleaner off easily whether the vacuum cleaner is connected to operate the vacuum cleaner. By reducing the suction you to optimize the vacuum cleaner's performance to remove deep seated dirt. Either of material that allows you reduce the force on the rug and floor tool...
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... either carpeted or smooth floors. Use 15 Vacuum carpets and rugs with exposed bristle strip: ^ Press the foot switch to the % position. Vacuum smooth floors with recessed bristle strip: ^ Press the foot switch to the ) position. Adjusting the rug and floor tool to the floor type The rug and floor tool has been designed to observe the cleaning and care instructions of special Miele brushes (see "Optional Accessories"). Always vacuum floors...
... either carpeted or smooth floors. Use 15 Vacuum carpets and rugs with exposed bristle strip: ^ Press the foot switch to the % position. Vacuum smooth floors with recessed bristle strip: ^ Press the foot switch to the ) position. Adjusting the rug and floor tool to the floor type The rug and floor tool has been designed to observe the cleaning and care instructions of special Miele brushes (see "Optional Accessories"). Always vacuum floors...
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... the vacuum cleaner's efficiency. a Filter bag b Dust compartment filter c Exhaust filter Each of these components must be changed periodically to the vacuum cleaner and possibly voiding the warranty, just as with the "Original Miele" logo. ,Always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing any maintenance work. Only use Miele filter bags, filters and accessories with the use of filter bags made of paper or a similar material, or filter bags with a cardboard retaining plate can the suction power of the vacuum cleaner...
... the vacuum cleaner's efficiency. a Filter bag b Dust compartment filter c Exhaust filter Each of these components must be changed periodically to the vacuum cleaner and possibly voiding the warranty, just as with the "Original Miele" logo. ,Always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing any maintenance work. Only use Miele filter bags, filters and accessories with the use of filter bags made of paper or a similar material, or filter bags with a cardboard retaining plate can the suction power of the vacuum cleaner...
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Original Miele filter bags with another type of Original Miele filter (see "Exchanging exhaust filters"). 18 An "Air clean" exhaust filter and a dust compartment filter are supplied with every box of your vacuum dealer or Miele, please quote the model number of Miele filter bags. The exhaust filter supplied with the vacuum cleaner can be exchanged with yellow retaining plate Type K/K and Original Miele filters, have the "Original Miele" logo on the packaging or directly on the filter bags. If you...
Original Miele filter bags with another type of Original Miele filter (see "Exchanging exhaust filters"). 18 An "Air clean" exhaust filter and a dust compartment filter are supplied with every box of your vacuum dealer or Miele, please quote the model number of Miele filter bags. The exhaust filter supplied with the vacuum cleaner can be exchanged with yellow retaining plate Type K/K and Original Miele filters, have the "Original Miele" logo on the packaging or directly on the filter bags. If you...
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... function of full filter bags. However, if fine dust, such as the suction power is full of common household dust and measures the amount of air flow through the filter bag. Checking the filter bag change indicator ^ Attach the rug and floor tool to change the filter bag Change the filter bag when the colored marker in the filter bag change indicator. ^ Turn the vacuum cleaner on and select the highest power setting. ^ Lift the floor brush slightly off the floor. Do not...
... function of full filter bags. However, if fine dust, such as the suction power is full of common household dust and measures the amount of air flow through the filter bag. Checking the filter bag change indicator ^ Attach the rug and floor tool to change the filter bag Change the filter bag when the colored marker in the filter bag change indicator. ^ Turn the vacuum cleaner on and select the highest power setting. ^ Lift the floor brush slightly off the floor. Do not...
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... exhaust filter. b Active Air Clean c HEPA Replace these exhaust filters about once a year. Maintenance 21 When to change the dust compartment filter (motor protection) Whenever you open a new box of Miele filter bags, a dust compartment filter is included in every box of genuine Miele filter bags. Replacing the dust compartment filter ^ Open the compartment lid. ^ Open the yellow filter cartridge, remove the old filter ^ and replace it with a new one of the following standard exhaust filters is included in every box of Miele filter bags...
... exhaust filter. b Active Air Clean c HEPA Replace these exhaust filters about once a year. Maintenance 21 When to change the dust compartment filter (motor protection) Whenever you open a new box of Miele filter bags, a dust compartment filter is included in every box of genuine Miele filter bags. Replacing the dust compartment filter ^ Open the compartment lid. ^ Open the yellow filter cartridge, remove the old filter ^ and replace it with a new one of the following standard exhaust filters is included in every box of Miele filter bags...
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If you would like to use an Active Air Clean or HEPA filter, see arrow) ^ and replace it . 22 Maintenance Replacing the "Air Clean" filter Make sure that only one exhaust filter is installed. ^ Press the release button for the exhaust filter compartment on the rear of the vacuum cleaner and remove the lid. ^ Remove the used Air Clean exhaust filter by the clean space (see "Exchanging exhaust filters". ^ Put the lid back on and close it with a new one.
If you would like to use an Active Air Clean or HEPA filter, see arrow) ^ and replace it . 22 Maintenance Replacing the "Air Clean" filter Make sure that only one exhaust filter is installed. ^ Press the release button for the exhaust filter compartment on the rear of the vacuum cleaner and remove the lid. ^ Remove the used Air Clean exhaust filter by the clean space (see "Exchanging exhaust filters". ^ Put the lid back on and close it with a new one.
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Spare parts may be replaced as soon as they appear worn. Changing the thread catcher ^ Use a knife or similar object to change the thread catcher The thread catcher pads on the bottom of the rug and floor tool and the upholstery tool should be obtained from from the slots. ^ Press the new thread catcher into the slots. Maintenance When to remove the thread catcher pads from any authorized Miele vacuum dealer or Miele. 24
Spare parts may be replaced as soon as they appear worn. Changing the thread catcher ^ Use a knife or similar object to change the thread catcher The thread catcher pads on the bottom of the rug and floor tool and the upholstery tool should be obtained from from the slots. ^ Press the new thread catcher into the slots. Maintenance When to remove the thread catcher pads from any authorized Miele vacuum dealer or Miele. 24
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... exhaust filter supplied with the vacuum cleaner can now be exchanged with filter b or c it is installed. The exhaust filters have different features (see arrows) and squeeze. Exchanging exhaust filters Depending on the model, one exhaust filter is essential that you also remove the filter frame before inserting the new type of filter. 2. If you would like to replace exhaust filter b or cwith filter a it is installed. Make...
... exhaust filter supplied with the vacuum cleaner can now be exchanged with filter b or c it is installed. The exhaust filters have different features (see arrows) and squeeze. Exchanging exhaust filters Depending on the model, one exhaust filter is essential that you also remove the filter frame before inserting the new type of filter. 2. If you would like to replace exhaust filter b or cwith filter a it is installed. Make...
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Vacuum cleaner and accessories The vacuum cleaner and other plastic accessories can , if necessary, be cleaned with a damp cloth or a cleaner suitable for plastics. ,Do not use abrasive, glass, all purpose or oil based cleaners! If moisture gets into the vacuum cleaner there is the risk of electric shock. 26 Cleaning and care ,Always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing any dust. ,Do not submerge the vacuum cleaner in water. Dust compartment The dust compartment can be cleaned using a dry cloth, dusting brush or a second vacuum cleaner to remove any cleaning.
Vacuum cleaner and accessories The vacuum cleaner and other plastic accessories can , if necessary, be cleaned with a damp cloth or a cleaner suitable for plastics. ,Do not use abrasive, glass, all purpose or oil based cleaners! If moisture gets into the vacuum cleaner there is the risk of electric shock. 26 Cleaning and care ,Always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing any dust. ,Do not submerge the vacuum cleaner in water. Dust compartment The dust compartment can be cleaned using a dry cloth, dusting brush or a second vacuum cleaner to remove any cleaning.
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... as parquet floors. Floor tools / brushes Turbobrush Turbo Comfort (STB 205) For cleaning short to the SEB 217 it also has: - Floor brush Parquet (SBB Parquet) Special brush with one or more powerful and recommended for illuminating the work area - In comparison to medium pile carpeting. LEDs for cleaning large areas. These and many other products can only be purchased from an authorized Miele vacuum dealer...
... as parquet floors. Floor tools / brushes Turbobrush Turbo Comfort (STB 205) For cleaning short to the SEB 217 it also has: - Floor brush Parquet (SBB Parquet) Special brush with one or more powerful and recommended for illuminating the work area - In comparison to medium pile carpeting. LEDs for cleaning large areas. These and many other products can only be purchased from an authorized Miele vacuum dealer...
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... use the upright vacuum cleaner as a canister vacuum cleaner. HEPA exhaust filter SF-H 10 Excellent exhaust air filter for easy vacuuming under cabinets, beds, etc. Filter frame The filter frame is needed if you can use an Air Clean exhaust filter instead of a HEPA or Active Air Clean filter. 29 Canister vacuum cleaner accessories Together with natural bristles (SSP 10) For very delicate items. Active Air Clean exhaust filter SF-AAC 10 absorbs odors caused by the dirt in the filter bag. Dusting brush...
... use the upright vacuum cleaner as a canister vacuum cleaner. HEPA exhaust filter SF-H 10 Excellent exhaust air filter for easy vacuuming under cabinets, beds, etc. Filter frame The filter frame is needed if you can use an Air Clean exhaust filter instead of a HEPA or Active Air Clean filter. 29 Canister vacuum cleaner accessories Together with natural bristles (SSP 10) For very delicate items. Active Air Clean exhaust filter SF-AAC 10 absorbs odors caused by the dirt in the filter bag. Dusting brush...