Operating instructions Vacuum cleaners S 5000 series These operating instructions apply to standard models S 5210 - S 5780 as well as to other S 5000 vacuum cleaners which are distinguished by names rather than numbers. G M.-Nr. 06 829 800 Contents Caring for the environment Description of the appliance Warning and Safety instructions Preparing for use Accessories supplied Using the accessories supplied Use Mains cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Adjusting the suction power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Opening the air inlet valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Setting down, transportation and storage Maintenance and care Purchasing new dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Ordering the correct dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 When to change the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Replacing the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 When to change the exhaust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Exhaust filter change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Replacing the Super Air Clean filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Replacing an Active Air Clean filter or an Active HEPA filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Replacing one type of filter with another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 When to change the dust compartment filter (for motor protection) . . . . . . . . . . . 29 How to change the dust compartment filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 When to change the battery in the radio-operated handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 How to change the battery in the radio-operated handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 When to change the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 To replace the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Cleaning and care Problem solving guide / After sales service Optional accessories Electrical connection for the UK 2 Caring for the environment Disposal of packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic, wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation. Rather than just throwing these materials away, please recycle them. Disposal of your old appliance Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. They are, however, essential for the correct functioning of your appliance. Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste. Disposing of the dustbag and filters These are made from environmentally friendly materials, and can be disposed of with the normal household waste, as long as they have been used exclusively for general household dust. Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal. It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person. The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind it to prevent misuse. See the "Warning and Safety" section of this booklet for further details. 3 Description of the appliance The illustration shows the maximum number of features available on these Miele vacuum cleaners. Certain models are supplied as standard with the following accessories which are not illustrated on this page. These floorheads and brushes are supplied with their own operating instructions. ­ ­ ­ ­ 4 Electrobrush ACCU NOVA rechargeable powerbrush Turbobrush ALLERGOTEC floorhead Description of the appliance a Handle (some models have an air inlet valve in the handle)* b Suction power selector + / -* c Stand-by button for pauses in vacuuming* d LED* e Release button f Telescopic tube* g Release buttons for the telescopic tube* h Connection socket i Socket for Electrobrush* j Dust compartment release button k Dust compartment filter (for motor protection) l Dustbag m Floorhead* n Carrying handle o Electrobrush socket cover holder p Parking attachment (on both sides of vacuum cleaner) q Exhaust filter* r Foot switch for automatic cable rewind s Suction power selector* t Mains cable u Exhaust filter change indicator (Re-set button)* v Overheating warning light ,* w Parking system x Stand-by indicator* y On/Off foot control s z Release button for accessories compartment { Dustbag change indicator Those features marked * depend on the model, and may vary or not be available on your model. 5 Warning and Safety instructions Before using for the first time This appliance meets statutory safety requirements. To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the appliance you should read these operating instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They give important information on the safety, operation and care of the appliance. Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place for reference, and pass them on to any future users. Check the packaging, the vacuum cleaner and accessories for any signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance: it could be dangerous. Ensure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match the mains electricity supply. It is essential that they match to avoid damage to the appliance. The plug must be fitted with a 13 A fuse (UK). Correct use This vacuum cleaner must only be used for domestic household purposes to vacuum dry floor surfaces. Do not use on people or animals. Any other usage is at the owner's risk and could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance. Use It important to switch the vacuum cleaner off before changing over accessories and floorheads, especially a Turbo- or Electrobrush. To avoid the risk of damage, do not use the vacuum cleaner without the dustbag, dust compartment filter and exhaust filter in place. If a dustbag is not inserted, the dust compartment cover does not normally close. Do not force it. There is a metal inlay underneath the handle which is designed to protect the user from electrostatic discharges. Please make sure that you keep your hand in constant contact with this metal strip during vacuuming. Safety with children This appliance is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury do not allow children to play on or near it, or to play with the controls. Supervise its use by older children and the elderly or infirm. Models with radio controls on the handle: Keep batteries out of the reach of children. 6 Warning and Safety instructions Do not vacuum up any water, liquid or damp dirt. This will cause major faults and could seriously impair the functioning and electrical safety of the appliance. Wait until any freshly cleaned or shampooed carpets or floor coverings are completely dry before attempting to vacuum. Do not vacuum up anything which has been burning or is still glowing e.g. cigarettes, ashes or coal, whether glowing or apparently extinguished. The cleaner might catch fire. Do not vacuum toner dust. Toner, such as that used in printers and photocopiers, can conduct electricity. The filter system in the vacuum cleaner may not filter it completely, causing the toner to be blown back into the room by the fan. Do not vacuum up any inflammable or combustible liquids or gases and do not vacuum in areas where such substances are stored. The cleaner might explode. Do not vacuum up any sharp-edged objects. They could cause a blockage and damage the appliance. Floor attachments, accessories and tubes must not be used at head level to avoid the risk of injury, e.g. to eyes and ears. Do not pull or carry the appliance by the cable. - Keep the cable away from sharp edges and do not let it be squashed, for example, under a door. - Avoid running the vacuum cleaner over the cable. A damaged cable, plug or socket is a safety hazard. The appliance must not be used if any of these have suffered damage. Monitor the change dustbag indicator and change the dustbag if necessary. Check the exhaust and dust compartment filters at the same time and change them too if necessary. A full bag or blocked filter will reduce the suction power of the cleaner. A temperature limiter switches the vacuum cleaner off automatically if it gets too hot. See "Problem solving guide". Do not use aroma capsules if your cleaner is fitted with an Active HEPA filter or an Active Air Clean filter. The active charcoal layer in the filter will absorb the aroma from the capsules rendering them ineffective. Important: ­ Do not use rechargeable batteries. ­ Do not short circuit or recharge batteries, or throw them into a fire. Danger of explosion. 7 Warning and Safety instructions Using accessories The socket on the vacuum cleaner (depending on model) must only be used for the Miele Electrobrush specified for use with this appliance. The Miele Electrobrush is a motor driven accessory for use only with Miele vacuum cleaners. The cleaner must not be used with an electrobrush produced by another manufacturer. To avoid the risk of injury when vacuuming with a Miele Electrobrush or Turbobrush, do not touch the rotating roller brush. It is not advisable to vacuum directly with the handle, i.e. without an accessory attached as the rim could get damaged and you could hurt yourself on sharp edges. Miele vacuum cleaner bags are disposable and intended to be used only once. Do not attempt to re-use. Blocked pores reduce the efficiency of the cleaner. Use only Miele approved dustbags, filters and accessories. This will ensure optimum performance of the appliance throughout its life. Do not let the vacuum cleaner get wet. Clean only with a dry cloth or slightly damp cloth when disconnected from the mains supply. If moisture gets into the appliance there is the risk of an electric shock. Repairs should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with national and local safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. If the cable is damaged it should be replaced together with a complete cable rewind by a Miele service technician. Disposing of an old appliance Remove the batteries from the handle control and dispose of them in your recycling bin. When disposing of an old appliance cut the cable off the appliance as close to the cleaner as possible and cut the plug off. The plug cut from the cable should be rendered useless and then disposed of and on no account be inserted into any socket elsewhere in the house (electric shock hazard). Dispose of the appliance in a responsible manner. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. Cleaning, maintenance and repairs Always disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the mains supply when you have finished using it, as well as for maintenance work and cleaning. Switch off at the wall socket and remove the plug. 8 Preparing for use Attaching the suction hose ^ Insert the hose connector into the socket until it clicks into position. To do this, line up the guides on the two pieces. To remove the suction hose from the cleaner ^ Press the release buttons at the side of the hose connector, and lift the hose from the socket. Connecting the handle to the suction tube ^ Insert the handle into the suction tube until it clicks into position. To do this, line up the guides on the two pieces. ^ To release the handle from the suction tube, press the locking button (see arrow) and pull the handle away from the suction tube. 9 Preparing for use Your vacuum cleaner is fitted with one of the following telescopic tubes, depending on the model: ­ 2-part telescopic tube ­ Triscopic telescopic tube Adjusting the telescopic suction tube One part of this telescopic tube is packed inside the other and can be adjusted to suit your height for comfortable vacuum cleaning. ^ Press the telescopic tube release button (see arrow) to release the tubes and adjust to the required height. Adjusting the triscopic suction tube The triscop ...