Cleaning And Care; Frequently Asked Questions; Technical Service - Miele S 8370 Operating Instructions Manual

New thread catcher pads can be
purchased from any authorized Miele
vacuum dealer or Miele.
Cleaning the floor roller (see fig. 39)
(not required with the AirTeQ floor tool)
Release the roller pin using a coin.
Push and take out the roller axle.
Take out the roller.
^ Remove all threads, hair etc. and
reinstall the roller and lock the roller
pin.

Cleaning and care

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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.
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Do not use abrasive, oil-based,
glass or all purpose cleaners!
Dust compartment
The dust compartment can, if
necessary, be cleaned using a dry
cloth, dusting brush or a second
vacuum to remove any dust.
Monitor the filter bag change indicator
and inspect all filters regularly. Clean or
replace them when necessary
according to these Operating
Instructions.
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Do not submerge the vacuum in
water. If moisture gets into the
appliance there is the risk of an
electric shock.

Frequently asked questions

The vacuum cleaner shuts off
automatically.
A warning light § comes on to indi-
cate overheating (see fig. 40).
A temperature sensor will turn off the
vacuum cleaner if it becomes too warm.
This is indicated by a thermal protection
indicator § on the display panel of the
vacuum.
This problem can occur if, for example,
an object is blocking the suction hose
or the filter bag pores have become
clogged with fine dust. The cause
could also be a heavily soiled exhaust
or dust compartment filter. If this
happens, turn off the vacuum cleaner
(press the On/Off foot switch s) and
unplug the power plug from the
electrical outlet.
Once the cause has been addressed,
allow the vacuum cleaner to cool for
approx. 20 - 30 minutes before
resuming vacuuming.

Technical service

In the event of a fault which you cannot fix
yourself please contact the Miele Service
Department at the phone number listed
on the back of this booklet.
^ Please quote the model type of your
appliance.
This can be found on the data plate on
the bottom of the vacuum.
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