On/Off Switch Removal; Foot Switch Removal; Figure 030-12: Cord Reel Tabs - Miele S 500 Series Technical Information

Technical Information
5. Release the tabs holding the two halves of the cord reel together. See
Figure 030-12. The top of the reel will lift straight up.

Figure 030-12: Cord Reel Tabs

6. Remove the cord from the cord reel.
7. Install the new cord.
8. Reassemble the reel halves. Do not remove the clamp until the cord reel
halves are fully assembled.
9. When the reel has been reassembled, remove the clamp and retract the
cord slowly, leaving a 6" tail. Once the cord reel is installed in the vacuum
it is important to do an operational check and ensure that the cord extends
and retracts correctly.
4.5

On/Off Switch Removal

1. Remove the casing top; see Section 020-4.2.
2. Remove the cap; see Section 030-4.1.
3. Remove the on/off switch from its holder.
4. Disconnect the plug contacts.
4.6

Foot Switch Removal

1. Remove the casing top; see Section 020-4.2.
2. Remove the cap; see Section 030-4.1.
3. Turn the cap over. Press the foot switch and use a small screwdriver to
lever it out at the left and right. See Figure 030-13.
S 500 & S 600 Canister Vacuums
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