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Operating Instructions
Vacuum cleaner
Series S 190
en-US
To prevent accidents
and appliance damage,
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 09 226 640
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Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Assembling the vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting the suction wand ........................................10 Connecting the handle and suction wand...............................10 Connecting the standard floor brush.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE Persons who lack physical, sensory, WARNING- or mental capabilities or experience To reduce the risk of fire, with the machine should not use it without supervision or instruction by a electric shock or injury: responsible person. Correct Usage Children This vacuum cleaner is intended for Close supervision is
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Technical safety Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle to carry the Check the voltage rating of the vacuum cleaner and do not pull the vacuum cleaner before connecting the plug out by pulling on the cord. Do not power cord to an electrical outlet. Your pull the cord around sharp edges or power source should correspond with corners, for example under doors. the voltage rating plate located on the The power cable, plug and outlet can be unders
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use Do not vacuum flammable or combustible liquids, or vacuum in areas Do not use on people or animals. where they may be present. The Use only as described in this vacuum cleaner could explode. manual. Use only Miele recommended Do not vacuum items which are accessories described in this manual. heavy, hard or have sharp edges. They Do not use the vacuum cleaner could cause a blockage and damage without a filter bag, dust compartment the vacuum cleaner. f
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Accessories Cleaning, maintenance and repairs When vacuuming with a Miele Powerbrush or Turbobrush do not touch Monitor the filter bag change the rotating roller brush. There is risk of indicator and check or change the filter injury. bag when the change indicator shows a full filter bag. Inspect or replace the dust Filter bags are disposable. Dispose compartment filter and exhaust filter at of full filter bags. Do not reuse. Blocked this time as well. A full
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Guide to the vacuum cleaner Rug and floor tool brush * Filter bag change indicator Dust compartment lid release button Carrying handle with On/Off switch * Accessory clip * Suction wand * Locking buttons Handpiece with anti-slip grip and hook Power cord hook Power cord Cable clip
Telescopic wand adjustment button * Exhaust filter compartment (on rear) Dust compartment filter (motor protection) Filter bag Powerbrush outlet * * Features marked with * do not come sta
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Assembling the vacuum cleaner Connecting the suction wand With the square hole facing the carrying handle, insert the wand into the top of the vacuum cleaner body. Gently turn the tube until it locks in place. Removing the suction wand Press and hold the release button (see arrow) while gently turning and pulling off the handle. Connecting the handle and suction wand Line up the square hole and the locking button, insert the handle into the suction wand. Gently turn the handle until it loc
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Assembling the vacuum cleaner Connecting the standard floor brush Insert the lower tube of the vacuum cleaner into the standard floor brush and gently turn until it locks into place. Removing the standard floor brush To remove the floor brush press and hold the release button (see arrow) while gently pulling the standard floor brush off. You can also attach the suction wand to the nozzle of the vacuum cleaner. This makes it easier to clean under furniture that is close to the floor. Winding
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Using the included accessories The vacuum cleaner includes the following accessories: Accessory clip (depending on model) Crevice nozzle For cleaning in folds, crevices and corners. Upholstery nozzle For cleaning upholstered furniture, mattresses, cushions, curtains, etc. Accessory clip (standard on some models) If needed attach the accessory clip to the extension / telescopic wand . Push the accessory clip over the cord hook ring . The accessory clip stores the supplied crevice nozz
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Use Unwinding the power cord The lower cord hook rotates. Turn the cord hook upwards to remove the power cord. Adjusting the telescopic wand (depending on model) One piece of the telescopic wand is stored inside the other and can be adjusted to suit your height for comfortable vacuum cleaning. Press the telescopic wand release button (see arrow) to release the tubes and adjust to the required height. Plugging the vacuum cleaner in Plug the vacuum cleaner in. While vacuuming, hang the cor
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Use Turning the vacuum cleaner on and off There are two slide switches located on the handle to turn the vacuum cleaner on and off easily whether the vacuum cleaner is used upright or horizontally. Either of these slide switches can be used to operate the vacuum cleaner. Double slide switch 0 = vacuum cleaner is off min. = minimum suction max. = maximum suction To turn the vacuum cleaner on, slide either switch to max. To turn the vacuum cleaner off, push the slide switch to 0 until it click
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Use Adjusting the rug and floor tool to the floor type The rug and floor tool has been designed to give excellent cleaning results on either carpeted or smooth floors. For other floor coverings, we recommend the use of special Miele brushes (see "Optional Accessories"). It is important, however, to observe the cleaning and care instructions of the floor covering manufacturer. Vacuum carpets and rugs with recessed bristle strip: Press the foot switch to the position. Vacuum smooth floors with
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Parking and storing the vacuum cleaner There is a non-skid rubber bumper on the vacuum cleaner handle. This allows the vacuum cleaner to be leaned upright against a wall if desired. Before leaving the vacuum cleaner make sure it is turned off and leaning against a wall at a safe angle. To protect the bristle rings on the rug and floor tool, we suggest hanging the vacuum cleaner up. For storage you can hang up the vacuum cleaner easily. There is a hole for this located on the handle. 16
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Maintenance Always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing any maintenance work. The Miele filter system consists of three components. Filter bag Dust compartment filter Exhaust filter Each of these components must be changed periodically to maintain the vacuum cleaner’s efficiency. Only use Miele filter bags, filters and accessories with the "Original Miele" logo. Only then can the suction power of the vacuum cleaner reach its optimum potential creating the best possible
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Maintenance Purchasing filter bags and Which filter bags and filters filters are the right ones? Original Miele filter bags and filters can Original Miele filter bags with yellow be purchased from an authorized Miele retaining plate Type K/K and Original vacuum dealer or by visiting the Miele Miele filters, have the "Original Miele" store at http://store.miele.com. logo on the packaging or directly on the filter bags. An "Air clean" exhaust filter and a dust compartment filter are supplied with
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Maintenance When to change the filter bag Change the filter bag when the colored marker in the filter bag change indicator is completely red. Miele dust bags are disposable. Dispose of full filter bags. Do not attempt to reuse. Blocked pores reduce the suction of the vacuum cleaner. Checking the filter bag change indicator How the filter bag change indicator Attach the rug and floor tool to the works vacuum cleaner. Other attachments can affect the function of the filter The filter bag change
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Maintenance How to change the dust bag Press the dust compartment release button, raise the lid until it clicks into place. Grasp the collar by the two finger holes, move it away from the suction nozzle and pull it out from the filter bag holder. The filter bag has a flap which closes automatically to prevent dust from escaping when the filter bag is removed. Insert the new filter bag as far as it will go into the yellow filter bag holder. Do not unfold the filter bag when taking it out of
