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Operating Instructions Vacuum cleaner S 8900
Instructions d'utilisation Aspirateur S 8900
en, fr - US, CA
HS15
M.-Nr. 09 554 160
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Only Miele FilterBags, filters and accessories with the "Original Miele" logo can be used with this vacuum. Only then can the suction power of the vacuum cleaner reach its optimum potential creating the best possible cleaning results. USE OF NON-MIELE COMPONENTS MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. The use of FilterBags made of paper or a similar material, or FilterBags with a cardboard retaining plate can lead to serious damage to the vacuum cleaner and may void the warranty, just as with the use of FilterB
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en - Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Guide to the vacuum cleaner Before using the vacuum cleaner Included accessories Use Power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Turn the vacuum cleaner on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 First use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Selecting the
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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 Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user. WARNING- To reduce the risk of electric shock, To reduce the risk of fire, electric this appliance has a polarized plug shock or injury: (one blade is wider than the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one w
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use Unwind the cord completely to aid the vacuum cleaner in dissipating heat. Do not use on people or animals. This vacuum should not be used to Do not use outdoors or on wet entrap or retain any hazardous surfaces. Only dry surfaces should be materials. vacuumed. Do not use the vacuum cleaner to Use only as described in this pick up liquids or damp dirt. This could manual. Use only Miele recommended impair the electrical safety of the accessories. vacuu
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not unplug by pulling on the Using accessories cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the The hose and the telescopic wand cord. contain electrical wires. Do not use the Do not handle the plug or vacuum vacuum cleaner if these parts are with wet hands. damaged, cut or punctured. Avoid picking up sharp objects. Danger of Keep the power cord, hair, loose electric shock! clothing, fingers and all parts of the body away from openings and moving Unplug the vacuu
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning, maintenance and Disposing of an old appliance repairs Before discarding an old vacuum cleaner, please cut off the power cord Turn the vacuum cleaner off after and render the plug useless. Ensure each use and before every cleaning / the appliance presents no danger to maintenance. Pull the plug from the children while being stored for outlet. disposal. Never submerge the vacuum cleaner in water. Clean only with a dry cloth or slightly damp cloth when
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en - Guide to the vacuum cleaner Electro hose SES 131 Release button for accessory compartment Airflow indicator Display panel Foot switch for automatic cord rewind Park-System for breaks in vacuuming Foot switch On/Off Power cord * Swivel casters * Exhaust filter (Air Clean, Active Air Clean or Active HEPA, depending on model) Park-System for storage (on both sides of the vacuum cleaner, illuminated depending on the model)
Dust compartment filter Original Miele filte
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en Using the Powerbrush The illustrations referred to in the text are shown on the fold-out pages at the Always follow the flooring end of these operating instructions. manufacturer's cleaning and care instructions. Before using the vacuum Depending on the model, your vacuum cleaner cleaner will include one of the following Powerbrushes. Attaching the Electro suction hose (see fig. 1) – Powerbrush SEB 217 (EB02) Insert the elbow into the suction – Powerbrush SEB 228 (EB03) socket until it clic
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en Connecting the Powerbrush to the Included accessories (see fig. 8) Electro Telescopic wand (see fig. 5) The following accessories are included: Position the telescopic wand and Crevice nozzle insert into the Powerbrush until it For cleaning in folds, crevices and clicks into place. corners. For more information on the Use and Dust brush with natural bristles Care of the Powerbrush, see the For cleaning moldings, ornate, separate operating instructions. carved or especially sensitive art
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en Use Rewinding (see fig. 12) Unplug the power plug from the Power cord electrical outlet. Unwind the cord completely to If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with an illuminated Park-System, the aid the vacuum in dissipating heat. lighting switches off again automatically approx. 30 seconds after disconnecting Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the power. the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the cord around Tap the rewind foot switch and the sharp edges or corners. Do n
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en - curtains, lightweight fabrics Turning the Powerbrush ON and OFF (see fig. 17) - upholstery, pillows The Powerbrush is turned on and off - thick pile carpets, rugs and runners separately from the vacuum cleaner Auto - Automatic adjustment of the by pressing the On/Off button on suction power to the floor covering the Comfort handpiece. Do NOT use the "Auto" power The LED on the Comfort handpiece level to vacuum curtains or other lights. lightweight fabrics. Excessive suction The b
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en – Filter bag If the vacuum cleaner is on an – Exhaust filter incline, e.g. a ramp, slide the tube into the telescopic wand all the way. – Dust compartment filter Each of these components must be Turning on and off with the changed periodically to maintain the Park-System vacuum cleaner’s efficiency. The vacuum cleaner is automatically turned off if you insert the suction unit Only use Miele filter bags, filters and with the parking slot into the accessories with the "Original Miele" Park-Syst
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en Use the On/ Off foot switch to switch the vacuum cleaner on, then select the highest suction setting. Slightly lift the standard floor brush from the floor. If the color marker completely fills the indicator window, the filter bag needs to be changed. If you would like to purchase additional How the airflow indicator works Miele filters separately, contact your vacuum dealer or Miele, please quote The airflow indicator is designed to the model number of your Miele show when the bag is f
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en Grasp the finger grip and pull the Insert the new filter bag as far as it filter bag out of the holder. will go into the blue holder. Insert the new filter bag into the blue Close the dust compartment lid until holder as far as it will go. Note: Do it clicks into place. NOT unfold the filter bag when you first remove it from the box. When to change the exhaust filter? Wait until you have inserted the filter Depending on the model, your vacuum bag into the compartment before cleaner
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en Squeeze the release for the filter Resetting the filter change indicator frame and open until it clicks. (see fig. 26) Grasp one of the two clean corners The filter change indicator must be reset (see arrow) to remove the used Air each time the filter is changed. To do this, Clean exhaust filter. the vacuum cleaner must be plugged in. Insert a new Air Clean exhaust filter. Press the reset button. The filter change indicator and the reset But if you want to install an Active button wil
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en Monitor the filter bag change indicator The filter change indicator (see fig. and inspect all filters regularly. Clean or 26) is designed for the changing replace them when necessary cycle of the Active Air Clean and according to these Operating Active HEPA filters. Instructions. If you use an Air Clean exhaust filter instead, lighting of the filter change Do not submerge the vacuum in indicator and reset button can be water. If moisture gets into the disregarded as the exhaust filter applia
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en Technical service Powerbrush SEB 236 (EB01) In the event of a fault which you cannot Compared to the SEB 228, this fix yourself please contact the Miele Powerbrush also has a multifunction Service Department at the phone control light and LEDs for illuminating number listed on the back of this the work area. booklet. Floor tools/brushes Please quote the model type of your appliance. Turbobrush Turbo Comfort This can be found on the data plate on (STB 205-3) the bottom of the vacuum. For cle
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en Cat&Dog accessory case (SCD 10) Hygiene seal with activated charcoal Accessories for cleaning households Prevents dust and odors from escaping with pets. when the suction hose is taken off. Hand Turbobrush Turbo Mini Filter Compact (STB 20) Active Air Clean exhaust filter For vacuuming upholstery, mattresses (SF-AAC 50) or car seats. Absorbs odors from the dirt in the filter Universal brush (SUB 20) bag. For dusting books, shelves etc. Active HEPA exhaust filter (SF-AH 50) Can be used with th
