When To Change The Thread Lifters; To Replace The Thread Lifters - Miele S 5000 series Operating Instructions Manual

Maintenance and care
When to change the thread
lifters
The thread lifters on the suction inlet to
the floorhead and the upholstery nozzle
can be replaced.
Check them from time to time and
replace them if the pile has worn down.

To replace the thread lifters

^ Use a knife or similar object to
remove them from the slots.
^ Fit new thread lifters.
If threads or hair have wound round
the bearing on the floorhead roller
a Release the bearing (with bayonet
fitting) using a coin.
b Press the bearing out, and remove.
c Take out the roller.
Remove any threads and hair, replace
the roller and refit the bearing.
32