Miele S4212 - Manual

This vacuum cleaner meets statutorysafety requirements. Improper usecan, however, lead to personal injuryand material damage.To avoid the risk of accidents anddamage to the vacuum cleaner,read these instructions carefullybefore using it for the first time. Theycontain important notes on its safety,o...

Technical safety ~ Ensure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency)match the mains electricity supply. It isessential that they match to avoiddamage to the appliance. ~ The plug must be fitted with a 13 A fuse (UK). ~ Before using the vacuum cleaner, check for any signs of d...

Correct use ~ To avoid the risk of damage, do not use the vacuum cleaner without thedustbag, dust compartment filter andexhaust filter in place. Otherwise itcould get damaged. ~ If a dustbag is not inserted, the dust compartment cover does not normallyclose. Do not force it. ~ Do not vacuum up any w...

Accessories Miele accessories includingfloorheads, filters and dustbags areavailable to order from your Mieleretailer, the Miele Spare PartsDepartment or via the internet onwww.miele-shop.com. ~ To avoid the risk of injury when vacuuming with a Miele Electrobrush orTurbobrush, do not touch the rotat...

Attaching the suction hose ^ Insert the hose connector into thesocket until it clicks into position. Todo this, line up the guides on the twopieces. To remove the suction hosefrom the cleaner ^ Press the release buttons at the sideof the hose connector, and lift thehose from the socket. Connecting t...

Fitting the standard floorhead ^ Push the suction tube into thefloorhead and turn it clockwise oranti-clockwise until it clicks intoposition. ^ To release the floorhead from thesuction tube, press the locking button(see arrow) and pull the suction tubeaway from the floorhead. The floorhead can be us...

The following accessories are supplied: a Dusting brush b Upholstery nozzle c Crevice nozzle d Accessory holder for the aboveaccessories Symbols on the holder show where toattach the different accessories. Crevice nozzle For cleaning in folds, crevices orcorners. Dusting brush (supplied with some mo...

Mains cable Unwinding the cable ^ Pull out the mains cable to therequired length (max. approx. 5.5 m). Warning: If vacuuming for longerthan 30 minutes, the mains cablemust be pulled out to its fullestextent. Otherwise there is a dangerof overheating and damage. Rewinding the cable ^ Switch off at th...

Models with radio controls Certain models have controls on thehandle which transmit radio signals tothe vacuum cleaner. The stand-byindicator on the vacuum cleaner willlight up when the vacuum cleaner isready to use. To pause the appliance duringoperation: ^ Press the stand-by button on thehandle. W...

Rotary selector ^ Turn the suction power selectormanually to the suction power settingyou require. + / - foot controls Press the controls to select the suctionpower you require. ^ Press the + control to select a higher setting. ^ Press the - control to select a lower setting. + / - controls on the h...

Opening the air inlet valve (not on models with radio-controls onthe handle) It is easy to reduce the suction powerfor a short time, e.g. to prevent rugs orother objects being sucked into thevacuum cleaner. ^ Open the air inlet valve far enough toreduce the suction power. The floorhead will be easie...

Parking system A parking system has been designedfor conveniently parking the vacuumcleaner during pauses. ^ Slot the floorhead into the parkingattachment at the back of thevacuum cleaner. Transportation and storage ^ Stand the vacuum cleaner uprightwhen it is not being used and duringstorage. ^ Slo...

Warning: Always disconnect thevacuum cleaner from the electricalsupply for maintenance work and forcleaning. Switch off at the wallsocket and remove the plug. If usingthe ACCU NOVA floorhead, switchthis off as well. The Miele filter system consists of threefilters which must be replaced fromtime to ...

When to change the dustbag Change the dustbag when the colourmarker in the dustbag change indicatorfills the display, or sooner if it is nolonger effective (see possible reasonsfor this below). Dustbags are designed for singleuse only. Do not attempt to re-usethem as suction would be reduced. Checki...

Replacing the dustbag ^ Press the release button for the dustcompartment lid and raise the lid asfar as it will go. The dustbag has a closing flap whichcloses automatically when the dustcompartment lid is raised to preventany dust escaping. ^ Pull the dustbag out by the grip nextto the self-closing ...

When to change the exhaustfilter Depending on the model, your vacuumcleaner will be fitted as standard withone of the following exhaust filters: a Air Clean filter SF-AC 30, Replace this filter every time you start anew packet of Miele dustbags. An AirClean exhaust filter and a dustcompartment filte...

Replacing the Air Clean filter Do not use more than one exhaustfilter at a time. ^ Open the dust compartment lid. ^ Release the filter grille and raise itupwards. Grasp the used Air Cleanfilter by the clean, unsoiled section(see arrow) and take it out. ^ Replace it with a new Air Clean filter. If yo...

Replacing one type of filterwith another Depending on the model, your vacuumcleaner will be fitted as standard withone of the following exhaust filters: a Air Clean filter SF-AC 30, b Active Air Clean SF-AAC 50 (black) c Active HEPA SF-AH 50 (blue) Please note 1. If you wish to replace the Air Clean...

When to change the threadlifters The thread lifters on the suction inlet tothe floorhead and upholstery nozzlecan be replaced. Check them from time to time andreplace them if the pile has worn down. To replace the thread lifters ^ Use a knife or similar object toremove them from the slots. ^ Fit the...

Warning: Always disconnect thevacuum cleaner from the electricitysupply for maintenance work and forcleaning. Switch off at the wallsocket and remove the plug. If usingthe ACCU NOVA floorhead, switchthis off as well. Vacuum cleaner and accessories External surfaces of the vacuumcleaner and of the ac...

The vacuum cleaner switches offautomatically.On certain models, the overheatingwarning light also comes on. A temperature limiter switches thevacuum cleaner off automatically if itgets too hot. Some models also have awarning light , which comes on to indicate that it has overheated. This can occur i...

Miele accessories including floorheads,filters and dustbags are available toorder from your Miele retailer, Miele orvia the internet at: Please observe the flooringmanufacturer's cleaning and careinstructions. Certain models are supplied as stan-dard with one or more of the followingaccessories: Flo...

Hand-held mini Turbobrush For cleaning upholstery, mattresses,car seats etc. Universal brush For dusting books, shelves, etc. Dusting brush with natural bristles This brush is suitable for particularlydelicate objects. Radiator brush For cleaning radiators, narrow shelvesand crevices. Mattress nozzl...

All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance with currentnational and local safety regulations(BS 7671 in the UK). The voltage and connected load aregiven on the data plate locatedunderneath the vacuum cleaner. Pleaseensure that these matc...