Miele S 190 Operating Instructions Manual

Vacuum cleaner series s 190

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Operating Instructions

Vacuum cleaner

Series S 190
en - US
To prevent accidents
and appliance damage,
read these instructions
before
installation or use.
M.-Nr. 09 226 640

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Vacuum cleaner Series S 190 en - US To prevent accidents and appliance damage, read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 09 226 640...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....... . . 4 Guide to the vacuum cleaner ........8 Assembling the vacuum cleaner .
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Use the vacuum cleaner only in normal household situations for vacuuming dry material. Do not use on people or animals.Any other use, modification or alteration of the vacuum cleaner is not allowed. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use.
  • Page 5 Connecting the Replace a damaged power cord vacuum cleaner to a higher voltage only with a genuine Miele cord. For may result in damage to the vacuum safety reasons, the exchange should cleaner or injury.
  • Page 6 Do not use on people or animals. where they may be present. The Use only as described in this vacuum cleaner could explode. manual. Use only Miele recommended Do not vacuum items which are accessories described in this manual. heavy, hard or have sharp edges. They...
  • Page 7 A temperature limiter Only use Miele filter bags, filters and automatically turns the vacuum cleaner accessories with the "Original Miele" off if it gets too hot, see “Frequently logo.
  • Page 8: Guide To The Vacuum Cleaner

    Guide to the vacuum cleaner...
  • Page 9: Guide To The Vacuum Cleaner

    Guide to the vacuum cleaner Rug and floor tool brush * Filter bag change indicator Dust compartment lid release button Carrying handle with On/Off switch * Accessory clip * Suction wand * Locking buttons Handpiece with anti-slip grip and hook Power cord hook Power cord Cable clip...
  • Page 10: Assembling The Vacuum Cleaner

    Assembling the vacuum cleaner Connecting the suction wand ^ With the square hole facing the carrying handle, insert the wand into the top of the vacuum cleaner body. Gently turn the tube until it locks in place. Removing the suction wand ^ Press and hold the release button (see arrow) while gently turning and pulling off the handle.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Standard Floor Brush

    Assembling the vacuum cleaner Connecting the standard floor brush ^ Insert the lower tube of the vacuum cleaner into the standard floor brush and gently turn until it locks into place. Removing the standard floor brush ^ To remove the floor brush press and hold the release button (see arrow) while gently pulling the standard floor brush off.
  • Page 12: Using The Included Accessories

    Using the included accessories The vacuum cleaner includes the following accessories: Accessory clip (depending on model) Crevice nozzle For cleaning in folds, crevices and corners. Upholstery nozzle For cleaning upholstered furniture, mattresses, cushions, curtains, etc. Accessory clip (standard on some models) ^ If needed attach the accessory clip to the extension / telescopic wand ^ Push the accessory clip over the...
  • Page 13: Use

    Unwinding the power cord The lower cord hook rotates. ^ Turn the cord hook upwards to remove the power cord. Adjusting the telescopic wand (depending on model) One piece of the telescopic wand is stored inside the other and can be adjusted to suit your height for comfortable vacuum cleaning.
  • Page 14: Turning The Vacuum Cleaner On And Off

    Turning the vacuum cleaner on and off There are two slide switches located on the handle to turn the vacuum cleaner on and off easily whether the vacuum cleaner is used upright or horizontally. Either of these slide switches can be used to operate the vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Rug And Floor Tool To The Floor Type

    The rug and floor tool has been designed to give excellent cleaning results on either carpeted or smooth floors. For other floor coverings, we recommend the use of special Miele brushes (see "Optional Accessories"). It is important, however, to observe the cleaning and care instructions of the floor covering manufacturer.
  • Page 16: Parking And Storing The Vacuum Cleaner

    Parking and storing the vacuum cleaner There is a non-skid rubber bumper on the vacuum cleaner handle. This allows the vacuum cleaner to be leaned upright against a wall if desired. Before leaving the vacuum cleaner make sure it is turned off and leaning against a wall at a safe angle.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Maintenance Always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing any maintenance work. The Miele filter system consists of three components. Filter bag Dust compartment filter Exhaust filter Each of these components must be changed periodically to maintain the vacuum cleaner’s efficiency.
  • Page 18: Purchasing Filter Bags And Filters

    Purchasing filter bags and Which filter bags and filters filters are the right ones? Original Miele filter bags and filters can Original Miele filter bags with yellow be purchased from an authorized Miele retaining plate Type K/K and Original vacuum dealer or by visiting the Miele Miele filters, have the "Original Miele"...
  • Page 19: When To Change The Filter Bag

    When to change the filter bag Change the filter bag when the colored marker in the filter bag change indicator is completely red. Miele dust bags are disposable. Dispose of full filter bags. Do not attempt to reuse. Blocked pores reduce the suction of the vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 20: How To Change The Dust Bag

    Maintenance How to change the dust bag ^ Press the dust compartment release button, raise the lid until it clicks into place. ^ Grasp the collar by the two finger holes, move it away from the suction nozzle and pull it out from the filter bag holder.
  • Page 21: When To Change The Dust Compartment Filter (Motor Protection)

    Air Clean Replace this exhaust filter whenever you open a new box of Miele filter bags. An Air Clean exhaust filter is included in every box of genuine Miele filter bags. b Active Air Clean...
  • Page 22: Replacing The "Air Clean" Filter

    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 arrow) ^ and replace it with a new one.
  • Page 23: Replacing The "Active Air Clean" Filter Or The "Hepa" Filter

    Maintenance Replacing the "Active Air Clean" filter or the "HEPA" 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 "Active Air Clean"...
  • Page 24: When To Change The Thread Catcher

    Changing the thread catcher ^ Use a knife or similar object to remove the thread catcher pads from the slots. ^ Press the new thread catcher into the slots. Spare parts may be obtained from from any authorized Miele vacuum dealer or Miele.
  • Page 25: Exchanging Exhaust Filters

    Exchanging exhaust filters Depending on the model, one of the following standard exhaust filters is installed. a Air Clean b Active Air Clean (SF-AAC 10) c HEPA (SF-H 10) All of the above filters are interchangeable and the exhaust filter supplied with the vacuum cleaner can be exchanged with another type.
  • Page 26: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing any cleaning. Vacuum cleaner and accessories The vacuum cleaner and other plastic accessories can be cleaned with a damp cloth or a cleaner suitable for plastics. Do not use abrasive, glass, all purpose or oil based cleaners! Dust compartment The dust compartment can, if...
  • Page 27: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions The vacuum cleaner shuts off automatically. If the vacuum cleaner has overheated the temperature limiter will automatically turn the vacuum cleaner off. This can occur if, for instance, large articles block the suction tube or when the filter bag is full or contains particles of fine dust.
  • Page 28: Optional Accessories

    These and many other products can be purchased from an authorized Miele Floor brush Hardfloor (SBB 235) vacuum dealer or by visiting the Miele store at http://store.miele.com. For vacuuming sturdy hard floors, e.g. tiles and stone floors. Some models are equipped with one or more of the following accessories.
  • Page 29 Optional accessories Other accessories Accessory clip For storage of the supplied accessories Hand Turbobrush Turbo Mini (crevice nozzle and upholstery brush). Compact (STB 20) Canister vacuum cleaner accessories Intended for vacuuming upholstery, mattresses or car seats. Together with the available extension / telescopic wand you can use the Universal brush (SUB 20) upright vacuum cleaner as a canister...
  • Page 30: Technical Service

    Technical Service In the event of a fault which you cannot fix yourself please contact the Miele Service Department at the phone number listed on the back of this booklet. ^ Please quote the model type of your appliance. This can be found on the data plate on...
  • Page 31: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of an old machine material Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact The cardboard box and packaging your local recycling authority about the protect the appliance during shipping. possibility of recycling these materials.
  • Page 32 Subject to change / S 190 / 3711 M.-Nr. 09 226 640 / 00 INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE TO OBTAIN THE MOST CURRENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION.

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