Vacuum Cleaner Shuts Itself Off Or Overheating Indicator Led Lights Up; Service; Cap Removal - Miele S2 Series Technical Information

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N). Voltage reading should be 120VAC +/- 10 volts.
3. If cord reel voltage is faulty (or nonexistent), then the cord reel is
defective. Replace it with a new one, following the instructions in Section
010-4.3.
4. If cord reel voltage is correct, then check voltage at the cord. Measure
between the black and white wires on the front of the cord reel (visible
through the "window"). Voltage reading should be 120VAC +/- 10 volts.
5. If cord voltage is faulty (or nonexistent), then the cord is defective.
Replace it with a new one, following the instructions in Section 010-4.4.
3.2 Vacuum Cleaner Shuts Itself Off or Overheating Indicator LED
Lights Up
Cause:
The motor has overheated and the thermostat has tripped.
Remedy:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Identify the cause of overheating and rectify it.
Note:
Possible fault causes:
Bag is full or fine dust has made it non-porous.
Motor protection or exhaust filter severely soiled.
Suction hose blocked.
Possible remedies:
Change bag.
Change motor protection or exhaust filter.
Clear any obstructions in the suction hose.
After the problem has been rectified, the vacuum cleaner must be
allowed to cool for approximately 30 minutes. It can then be used again.
4

Service

4.1

Cap Removal

1. Remove the casing top; see Section 020-4.3.
2. Remove the exhaust filter.
3. Turn the rotary switch counterclockwise as far as possible.
4. Remove the two retaining screws (T20); see Figure 030-2, Item 1.
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