Operating instructions Vacuum cleaner S 5980 en - US, CA To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation and use. M.-Nr.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Before using the vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Included accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by non-compliance of these Important Safety Instructions. WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury: Before using ~ Check the voltage rating of the vacuum cleaner before connecting the power cord to an electrical outlet.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use ~ Unwind the cord completely to aid the vacuum cleaner in dissipating heat. ~ Do not use on people or animals. ~ Do not use outdoors or on wet ~ This vacuum should not be used to ~ Use only as described in this ~ Do not use the vacuum cleaner to ~ The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by non-compliance with these Important Safety Instructions. This appliance is intended strictly for household use only.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. ~ Do not handle the plug or vacuum with wet hands. ~ Keep the power cord, hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts. ~ Do not place anything into the openings of the vacuum cleaner. Do not use if any openings are blocked; keep them free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow. ~ This appliance is equipped with a power cord reel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ The socket on the vacuum cleaner (depending on model) must only be used for the Miele Powerbrush specified for use with this appliance. ~ Danger of injury. The Miele Powerbrush is a motor driven accessory for use only with Miele vacuum cleaners. The vacuum cleaner must not be used with another manufacturer’s powerbrush. ~ Do not use the vacuum cleaner without an accessory attached. The rim could be damaged and injuries could result from sharp edges.
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Guide to the vacuum cleaner a Hand piece b Suction power buttons + / – c On/Off button for Powerbrush with LED d Standby button with LED for vacuum pauses e Power level display f Lock release button g Electro Telescopic wand h Electro Telescopic wand release button i Elbow j Dust compartment lid release k Dust compartment filter (motor protection) l Dust bag m Powerbrush (depending on model SEB 217 or SEB 236) n Carrying handle o Park-System (on both sides of the vacuum) p Active HEPA filter q Cord rewind s
Before using the vacuum cleaner Connecting the Electro hose ^ Insert the elbow into the suction socket until it clicks. Use the inlet guides to direct insertion. Disconnecting the Electro hose ^ Press the release buttons at the sides of the elbow and lift the hose from the socket.
Before using the vacuum cleaner Connecting the handpiece and Electro Telescopic wand ^ Insert the handpiece into the electro telescopic wand until it clicks. Use the inlet guides to direct insertion. ^ To release the handpiece from the telescopic wand press the locking button (see arrow) and pull the handpiece away from the telescopic wand.
Before using the vacuum cleaner Using the Powerbrush The Powerbrush is particularly suitable for cleaning and restoring crushed carpet pile of wall to wall carpeting and floor coverings subject to hard wear, especially in high traffic areas. The Powerbrush can also be used on smooth floor surfaces. The standard floor brush or the Miele parquet floorbrush should be used to clean delicate hard flooring and floor surfaces susceptible to scratching.
Before using the vacuum cleaner Using the floor brush Observe the cleaning instructions of the floor manufacturer. The floor brush is suitable for cleaning carpets, rugs, and hard surfaces. For flooring susceptible to scratching, use one of the special Miele floor brushes (see "Optional accessories"). Connecting the Electro Telescopic wand to a floor tool ^ Fit the Electro Telescopic wand firmly into the floor tool. Turn the wand in opposite directions until it locks with a click.
Included accessories The following accessories are included: a Crevice nozzle b Dust brush with natural bristles c Upholstery tool Taking the accessories out ^ Press the releasing lock (see arrow). The accessory compartment opens. ^ Take out the accessory needed. ^ Close the lid securely.
Included accessories Crevice tool For cleaning in folds, crevices and corners. Dust brush with natural bristles For cleaning moldings, ornate or carved articles, etc. The head of the dusting brush swivels and can be turned to attain the best cleaning position.
Included accessories Upholstery tool For cleaning upholstery, mattresses, cushions, curtains, covers, etc. Standard floor brush The standard floor brush can be used for normal cleaning of carpets, rugs, hard surfaces, carpeted stairs, etc.
Use Power cord ,Unwind the cord completely to aid the vacuum in dissipating heat. Unwinding ^ Hold the plug and pull out the power cord. ,To reduce the risk of electric shock, the vacuum has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not alter the plug in any way. Danger of overheating and damage.
Use Turning the vacuum On and Off ^ Press the On/Off switch. On the hand piece the Standby indicator and the LED light. The vacuum can be switched into Standby mode during pauses. ^ Press the Standby button on the handpiece. The LED at the handpiece lights and the vacuum turns off. To turn the vacuum on: ^ Press the Standby button at the hand piece. The LED goes out and the vacuum cleaner turns on to the last selected power level. The respective symbol on the hand piece lights green.
Use Adjusting the suction Use the + and - on the handpiece to adjust the suction to suit the type of flooring. By reducing the suction power the floor brush can be pushed easier. The symbols on the controls indicate the type of use the settings are suitable for.
Use While vacuuming The vacuum cleaner can also stand on its end for vacuuming stairs, drapes etc. ,To prevent static electricity your hand must touch the metal inlay on the underside of the vacuum handpiece. Be certain to continuously touch this inlay when vacuuming fine dust, flour or sawdust as these materials are more likely to create a static electricity.
Transport and storage Park-System (Unable to be used with the powerbrush SEB 236) A Park-System has been designed to conveniently park the telescopic wand at the vacuum cleaner during pauses. ^ A special parking attachment is fitted to all floor brushes. Insert the lower clip on the floor brush into the slot on the end of the vacuum cleaner from above. Turning on and off with the Park-System Parking the floor brush while vacuuming automatically turns the vacuum off.
Transport and storage Transport and storage ^ For easier transportation and storage stand the vacuum cleaner vertically. ^ Insert both clips of the floor brush into the two point holder on either side of the vacuum (this function cannot be used with the Powerbrush SEB 236). To use one of the following floor tools, the supplied extension wand, a, must be inserted between the floor tool and electro telescopic wand.
Maintenance and care ,Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing any maintenance work. The Miele filter system consists of the following three components. – Dustbag – Exhaust filter – Dust compartment filter Purchasing new dustbags and filters Replacement dustbags and filters can be purchased from any authorized Miele vacuum dealer or Miele. Which dustbags and filters are the right ones? Purchase original Miele dustbags with the letter G/N.
Maintenance and care When to change the dustbag Change the dustbag when the colored marker in the airflow indicator fills the display. Miele dust bags are disposable and made to be used only once. Do not attempt to reuse. Checking the airflow indicator ^ Attach the floor tool to the vacuum cleaner. Perform this test with the floor tool only, since other attachments can affect the function of the airflow indicator. ^ Turn the vacuum cleaner on and select the highest power setting.
Maintenance and care How to change the dustbag ^ Lift the release button for the dust compartment, raise the lid until it clicks into place. ^ Grasp the collar by the two finger holes and pull it out from the dustbag holder. The dustbag has a flap which closes automatically to prevent dust from escaping when the dustbag is removed. ^ Insert the new dust bag as far as it will go into the dustbag holder. Do not unfold the dustbag when taking it out of the box.
Maintenance and care When to change the exhaust filter Always change the ACTIVE HEPA filter when the filter change indicator (Reset button) lights. It is designed to light after approximately 50 hours of operation which is about a year of average use. You can continue to vacuum. However, the suction power will be reduced as will the effectiveness of the filter if it is not replaced.
Maintenance and care Replacing the "ACTIVE HEPA" filter ^ Open the dust compartment lid. Do not use more than one filter at a time. ^ Lift and remove the filter. ^ Insert a new filter and press it downwards. If you wish to replace the SUPER air clean filter with an ActiveAirClean filter or Active HEPA filter see "Maintenance and care Exchanging exhaust filters". ^ Close the dust compartment lid firmly until it clicks into place.
Maintenance and care Exchanging Exhaust Filters You can replace the c ACTIVE HEPA filter which is fitted as standard to your vacuum cleaner with either the: a Super Air Clean b Active Air Clean (black) If replacing c with a, please note: If you are using exhaust filter a you have to insert it into a filter frame, see "Optional accessories". Do not use more than one filter at a time. The dust filter reset button is designed for the changing cycle of the Active Air Clean filter and the Active HEPA filter.
Maintenance and care When to change the dust compartment filter Change the filter each time you open a new box of genuine Miele dustbags. A dust compartment filter is supplied with every box of Miele dustbags. How to change the exhaust filter ^ Open the dust compartment lid. ^ Lift the filter frame and remove the used exhaust filter at the clean side. ^ Insert the new filter. ^ Close the filter frame.
Maintenance and care When to change the thread catcher The thread catcher pads on the bottom of the rug and floor tool and the upholstery tool should be replaced as soon as they appear worn. Changing the thread catcher ^ Use a knife or similar object to remove the thread catcher pads from the slots. ^ Press the new thread catcher into the slots. Servicing the floor roller ^ Use a coin to release the roller pin and pull it out. ^ Push and take out the roller axle. ^ Take out the roller.
Cleaning and care ,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. ,Do not use abrasive, glass or all purpose cleaners! They will damage the surface. Dust compartment The dust compartment can, if necessary, be cleaned using a dry cloth, dusting brush or a second vacuum to remove any dust.
Frequently asked questions What if the vacuum turns off automatically. A warning light , comes on to indicate overheating. The vacuum has overheated. The temperature limiter automatically turns the vacuum off. This can occur if, for instance, large articles block the suction tube or when the filter bag is full or contains particles of fine dust. A heavily soiled exhaust or dust compartment filter can also be the cause of overheating. Turn the vacuum off and pull the plug from the outlet.
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.
Optional accessories Some models come equipped with one or more of the following accessories. Turbobrush Observe the cleaning instructions of the floor manufacturer. The Turbobrush is recommended for cleaning short to medium pile carpeting. It is mechanically driven by the suction power of the vacuum. In addition to dust particles it also removes stubbornly adhered threads, hairs and carpet fluff.
Optional accessories Hard floor brush SBB 235-3 To vacuum sturdy hard floors, e.g. tiles and stone floors. Parquet floor brush SBB-3 Special brush with natural bristles intended for cleaning parquet and laminate floors, especially those susceptible to scratching. The parquet floor brush can be cleaned with the vacuum cleaner using the crevice nozzle if necessary. Parquet floor brush with swivel joint SBB 300-3 For cleaning all hard flooring, e.g. parquet and tiles.
Optional accessories Universal brush For dusting books, shelves, etc. Mattress tool For cleaning deep crevices, mattresses and upholstery.
Optional accessories Radiator brush (only usable with the crevice nozzle) For cleaning radiators, narrow shelves and crevices. Crevice nozzle 12" (300 mm) For cleaning in folds, crevices and corners.
Optional accessories MicroSet This set is specially designed for cleaning small objects and difficult to reach areas (such as PC keyboards, stereo equipment, carved furniture, ornaments, models, etc). The set consists of: – Micro hose with combi nozzle (crevice nozzle and dust brush) – Micro dust brush – Micro crevice nozzle – Extension Active Air Clean filter A special active charcoal filter which absorbs odors from the dust collected in the dustbag, helping to prevent odors.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing materials Disposing of the dustbag and filters The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. Genuine Miele dustbags and filters are made of environmentally friendly materials. They can be thrown out with the household trash provided the vacuum cleaner has been used only for normal household dust. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc.
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