When To Change The Thread Lifters; To Replace The Thread Lifters - Miele S 5211 - S 5781 Operating Instructions Manual

Maintenance and care
When to change the thread
lifters
The thread lifters on the suction inlet of
the floorhead and the upholstery nozzle
can be replaced.
Check them from time to time if the pile
has worn down.

To replace the thread lifters

^ Use a knife or similar object to
remove them from the slots.
^ Fit new thread lifters.
Upholstery nozzle, 190 mm
^ Disengage the thread lifter unit at
each side of the upholstery nozzle
using a coin.
^ Fit a new thread lifter unit and lock
into position.
If thread or hair has wound around
the bearing on the floorhead roller
a Release the bearing (with bayonet
fitting) using a coin.
b Press the bearing out, and remove.
c Take out the roller.
Remove any threads and hair, replace
the roller and refit the bearing.
Replacement parts are available from
your Miele dealer or from the Miele
Spare Parts Department (see back
cover for contact details).
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