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Operating instructions

Vacuum cleaner

S 5001
en - US, CA
To prevent accidents
and machine damage,
read these instructions
before
installation and use.
M.-Nr. 07 176 500

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Vacuum cleaner S 5001 en - US, CA To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation and use. M.-Nr. 07 176 500...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....... . . 4 Guide to the vacuum cleaner ........8 Before using the vacuum cleaner .

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by non-compliance of these Important Safety Instructions. WARNING- To reduce the risk of electric shock, To reduce the risk of fire, electric...
  • Page 5 Do not use the vacuum cleaner to Use only as described in this pick up liquids or damp dirt. This could manual. Use only Miele recommended impair the electrical safety of the accessories. vacuum cleaner. Wait for freshly The manufacturer cannot be held shampooed carpets to dry.

  • Page 6: Using Accessories

    Turn off all controls before and Powerbrush. unplugging. To avoid the risk of injury when Use extra care when cleaning on vacuuming with a Miele Power or stairs. Turbobrush do not touch the rotating Floor attachments, accessories and roller brush. Danger of injury.
  • Page 7 Danger of injury. The Miele cloth, no moisture can touch them. Powerbrush is a motor driven Danger of electric shock. accessory for use only with Miele vacuum cleaners. The vacuum must not Repairs may only be performed by be used with another manufacturer’s an authorized service agent in powerbrush.

  • Page 8: Guide To The Vacuum Cleaner

    Guide to the vacuum cleaner Some models come standard with one of the following accessories, which are not shown in this figure. A separate Operating manual of the respective accessory is supplied with the vacuum. – Powerbrush – Turbobrush...
  • Page 9 Guide to the vacuum cleaner a Handpiece (depending on model) * b Suction power buttons + / – * c Standby button for vacuum pauses * d LED * e Locking button f Telescopic wand * g Telescopic wand release button * h Elbow i Powerbrush outlet* j Dust compartment lid release...

  • Page 10: Before Using The Vacuum Cleaner

    Before using the vacuum cleaner Attaching the suction hose ^ Insert the elbow into the suction socket until it clicks. Use the inlet guides to direct insertion. Removing the suction hose ^ Press the release buttons at the sides of the elbow and lift the hose from the socket.

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Telescopic Wand

    Before using the vacuum cleaner Connecting the handpiece and the telescopic wand ^ Insert the handpiece into the telescopic wand until it clicks. Use the inlet guides to direct insertion. ^ To release the handpiece from the telescopic wand press the locking button (see arrow) and pull the handpiece away from the telescopic wand.
  • Page 12 The floor brush is suitable for cleaning carpets, rugs, and hard surfaces. For flooring susceptible to scratches, use one of the special Miele floor brushes (see "Optional accessories"). Observe the cleaning instructions of the floor manufacturer.

  • Page 13: Included Accessories

    Included accessories The following accessories are included: a Crevice nozzle b Dust brush with natural bristles c Upholstery tool Taking the accessories out ^ Press the release button. The accessory compartment lid opens. ^ Take out the accessory needed. ^ Close the lid securely.
  • Page 14 Included accessories Crevice tool For cleaning in folds, crevices and corners. Dust brush with natural bristles For cleaning moldings, ornate or carved articles, etc. The head of the dusting brush swivels and can be turned to attain the best cleaning position.
  • Page 15 Included accessories Upholstery tool For cleaning upholstery, mattresses, cushions, curtains, covers, etc. Standard floor brush The standard floor brush can be used for normal cleaning of carpets, rugs, hard surfaces, carpeted stairs, etc. For safety, when vacuuming stairs it is best to start at the bottom and move upwards.

  • Page 16: Use

    Power cord Unwind the cord completely to aid the vacuum in dissipating heat. Unwinding ^ Hold the plug and pull out the power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, the vacuum has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Suction

    While vacuuming Adjusting the suction The vacuum cleaner can also stand on The suction power can be adjusted its end for vacuuming stairs, drapes, depending on the type of flooring. By etc. reducing the suction power the floor brush can be pushed easier. To prevent static electricity your The symbols on the controls indicate hand must touch the metal inlay on...
  • Page 18 Rotary selector ^ Turn the rotary selector to the desired suction power setting. + / – controls Press and hold the respective +/- control until the desired power setting lights up green. ^ Press the + control to select a higher setting.

  • Page 19: Opening The Air Inlet Valve

    Opening the air inlet valve The air inlet valve is designed to provide a quick, convenient reduction of suction power, e.g. when moving from a carpet to an area rug. ^ Open the air inlet valve far enough to reduce the power. Opening the air inlet valve reduces the power to the tool being used.

  • Page 20: Transport And Storage

    Transport and storage Park-System (Unable to use with the Powerbrush SEB 236) A Park-System has been designed to conveniently park the telescopic wand at the vacuum cleaner during pauses. ^ A special parking attachment is fitted to all floor brushes. Insert the lower clip on the floor brush into the slot on the end of the vacuum cleaner from above.
  • Page 21 Transport and storage Transport and storage ^ For easier transportation and storage stand the vacuum cleaner vertically. ^ Insert both clips of the floor brush into the two point holder on either side of the vacuum (this function cannot be used with the Elelectrobrush SEB 236).

  • Page 22: Maintenance And Care

    Miele dustbags. If you wish to purchase exhaust filters or dust compartment filters separately, please quote the model number on the data plate located underneath the appliance.

  • Page 23: When To Change The Dustbag

    When to change the dustbag Change the dustbag when the colored marker in the airflow indicator fills the display. Miele dust bags are disposable and made to be used only once. Do not attempt to reuse. Checking the airflow indicator ^ Attach the floor tool to the vacuum cleaner.

  • Page 24: How To Change The Dustbag

    Maintenance and care How to change the dustbag ^ Lift the release button for the dust compartment lid and raise the lid until it clicks into place. The dustbag has a closing flap which closes automatically when the dust compartment lid is raised to prevent any dust from escaping.

  • Page 25: When To Change The Exhaust Filter

    Your model will have either the: a Super Air Clean A Super Air Clean filter is supplied with every box of Miele dustbags and should be changed when starting a new box of dustbags. b Active Air Clean (black)

  • Page 26: Exhaust Filter Change Indicator

    Maintenance and care Exhaust filter change indicator Some models are equipped with an exhaust filter change indicator (Reset button) which is designed to alert the user when to change the "Active Air Clean" or "Active HEPA" filter. The indicator will light after about 50 hours of operation which is equivalent to a year of average use.

  • Page 27: Replacing The "Super Air Clean" Filter

    Maintenance and care Replacing the "Super Air Clean" filter ^ Open the dust compartment lid. ^ Open the filter frame until it locks into place and remove the used "Super Air Clean" filter by the clean corner (see arrow). Do not use more than one filter at a time.

  • Page 28: Replacing The "Active Air Clean" Filter And The "Active Hepa" Filter

    Maintenance and care Replacing the "Active Air Clean" filter and the "Active HEPA" filter ^ Open the dust compartment lid. Do not use more than one filter at a time. ^ Lift and remove the filter. ^ Insert a new filter and press it downwards.

  • Page 29: Exchanging Exhaust Filters

    Active HEPA filter. If a Super Air Clean filter is used, the reset button can be disregarded. The Super Air Clean filter should be changed whenever a new box of Miele dustbags is opened. The indicator goes out when the reset button is pressed.

  • Page 30: When To Change The Dust Compartment Filter

    When to change the dust compartment filter Change the filter each time you open a new box of genuine Miele dustbags. A filter is supplied with every box of Miele dustbags. How to change the exhaust filter ^ Open the dust compartment lid.

  • Page 31: When To Change The Thread Catcher

    ^ Use a coin to release the roller pin and pull it out. ^ Push and take out the roller axle. ^ Take out the roller. ^ Remove all threads, hair, etc. and reassemble the parts. Spare parts are available from your Miele vacuum dealer or Miele.

  • Page 32: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and care Turn off the vacuum and unplug it from the outlet before performing any maintenance work. Vacuum cleaner and accessories The vacuum cleaner and other plastic accessories can be cleaned with a damp cloth or a cleaner suitable for plastics.

  • Page 33: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions What if the vacuum turns off automatically or a warning light , comes on? The vacuum has overheated. The temperature limiter automatically turns the vacuum off. Some models also have a warning light , which comes on to indicate that the vacuum has overheated.

  • Page 34: 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 on the back of this booklet. ^ Please quote the model type of your appliance. This can be found on the data plate on...

  • Page 35: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories Some models come equipped with one or more of the following accessories. Powerbrushes Observe the cleaning instructions of the floor manufacturer. Models designed for use with a Powerbrush have a release button on the cover cap to the connection socket. To use a powerbrush the SES 119 or SES 130 electrical hose and SET 210 electric wand must be obtained.
  • Page 36 Optional accessories Turbobrush Observe the cleaning instructions of the floor manufacturer. The turbobrush is recommended for cleaning short to medium pile carpeting. It is mechanically driven by the suction power of the vacuum. In addition to dust particles it also removes stubbornly adhered threads, hairs and carpet fluff.
  • Page 37 Optional accessories Hard floor brush SBB 235-3 To vacuum sturdy hard floors, e.g. tiles and stone floors. Parquet floor brush SBB Parquet-3 Special brush with natural bristles intended for cleaning parquet and laminate floors, especially those susceptible to scratching. The parquet floor brush can be cleaned with the vacuum cleaner using the crevice nozzle if necessary.
  • Page 38 Optional accessories Universal brush For dusting books, shelves, etc. Radiator brush (only usable with the crevice nozzle) For cleaning radiators, narrow shelves and crevices.
  • Page 39 Optional accessories Mattress tool For cleaning deep crevices, mattresses and upholstery. Crevice nozzle 12" (300 mm) For cleaning in folds, crevices and corners.
  • Page 40 Optional accessories MicroSet This set is specially designed for cleaning small objects and difficult to reach areas (such as PC keyboards, stereo equipment, carved furniture, ornaments, models, etc). Accessory set consists of: – Micro hose with combi nozzle (crevice nozzle and dust brush) –...
  • Page 41 Optional accessories Active Air Clean filter (black) A special active charcoal filter which absorbs odors from the dust collected in the dustbag, helping to prevent odors. The "ACTIVE air clean filter" can be used in place of the existing exhaust filter.

  • Page 42: Caring For The Environment

    Disposing of the dustbag and materials filters The cardboard box and packing Genuine Miele dustbags and filters are materials protect the appliance during made of environmentally friendly shipping. They have been designed to materials. They can be thrown out with be biodegradable and recyclable.
  • Page 44 All rights reserved / 2208 M.-Nr. 07 176 500 / 00 For the most updated manual see the Miele web site.

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