Replacing One Type Of Exhaust Filter With Another - Miele Stick Operating Instructions Manual

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If you wish to fit an AirClean exhaust
filter, see "Replacing one type of ex-
haust filter with another".
 Put the cover back on and close it.
Replacing one type of exhaust filter
with another
Depending on the model, your vacuum
cleaner will be fitted as standard with
one of the following exhaust filters (Fig.
26).
a AirClean
b Active AirClean (SF-AA 10)
c AirClean Plus (SF-H 10)
Do not use more than one exhaust fil-
ter at a time.
When changing the filter please note
(Fig. 32)
1. If you wish to replace exhaust filter a
with filter b or c, you must com-
pletely remove the filter grille from the
lid before you install the new exhaust
filter.
2. If you wish to replace exhaust filter b
or c with filter a, it is essential that
you also fit the filter grille * in the lid.
* Filter grille – see "Optional acces-
sories"
To remove or insert the filter grille
(Fig. 32)
 Grasp inside the hexagons in the filter
grille with two fingers and squeeze
slightly. You can then remove or in-
sert the filter grille as required.
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When to change the thread catchers
(not possible on EcoTeQ Plus floor-
heads)
The thread catchers on the suction inlet
to the floorhead can be replaced. Re-
place the thread catchers if the pile has
worn down.
How to replace the thread lifters
(Fig. 33 + 34)
 Use a suitable screwdriver to remove
the thread lifters from the slots.
 Fit new thread lifters.
Cleaning the roller on the AllTeQ
floorhead (Fig. 35)
Clean the roller on the floorhead if re-
quired.
 Release the bearing using a coin.
 Press the bearing out, and remove.
 Remove the roller.
 Remove any threads and hair, replace
the roller and refit the bearing, locking
it back into position.
Replacement parts are available from
your Miele dealer or through Miele
Technical Service.
Cleaning and care

Always disconnect the vacuum
cleaner from the electrical supply be-
fore cleaning it. Turn off and unplug
it.