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Open the blue filter frame fully and
remove the old filter. Hold by the
clean, unsoiled section to remove it.
Replace with a new motor protection
filter.
Close the filter frame.
Fit the dustbag into the blue holder
as far as it will go.
Close the dust compartment lid se-
curely, making sure it clicks into posi-
tion. Take care not to trap the dust-
bag when doing so.
When to replace the exhaust filter
Replace this filter if the exhaust filter
TimeStrip change indicator is com-
pletely red (dia. 12).
The indicator lights up after approxim-
ately 50 hours of operation, which is
equivalent to about a year of average
use. You can continue vacuuming when
the light comes on. However, the suc-
tion power will be reduced as will the
effectiveness of the filter if it is not re-
placed in good time.
How to replace the exhaust filter
(dia. 29 + 30)
Do not use more than one exhaust fil-
ter at a time.
Open the dust compartment lid.
Lift the exhaust filter and remove it.
Insert a new exhaust filter making it
sure it goes in properly, then push it
down into position.
Press the exhaust filter change indic-
ator (dia. 10).
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After approx. 10 - 15 seconds a thin red
line will appear in the left hand side of
the display (dia. 11).
If you wish to fit an AirClean filter,
see "Maintenance - Replacing one
type of exhaust filter with another".
Close the dust compartment lid.
Replacing one type of exhaust filter
with another (dia. 31)
Do not use more than one exhaust fil-
ter at a time.
Your vacuum cleaner is fitted as stand-
ard with a type d HEPA AirClean ex-
haust filter.
You can however use one of the follow-
ing exhaust filters:
a AirClean
b Active AirClean 50
c AirClean Plus
d HEPA AirClean 50
When changing to the AirClean ex-
haust filter, please note
Every packet of original Miele dustbags
contains one AirClean exhaust filter.
Multipacks contain four AirClean filters.
If you wish to use this filter, it is essen-
tial that you use a filter grille (see "Op-
tional accessories").
Maintenance indicator with reset but-
ton (dia. 32)
The indicator lights up after approx. 50
hours of operation, which is equivalent
to about a year of average use.The level
of soiling of the dust compartment filter
and the exhaust filter must be checked
at this point.
(SF-AA 50)
50
(SF-AP 50)
(SF-HA 50)