Miele S5981 - Manual

~ Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not thecord. ~ Do not handle the plug or vacuum with wet hands. ~ Keep the power cord, hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of thebody away from openings and movingparts. ~ Do not place anything into the openings of the vacuum...

Cleaning, maintenance andrepairs ~ Turn the vacuum cleaner off after each use and before every cleaning /maintenance. Pull the plug from theoutlet. ~ Never submerge the vacuum cleaner in water. Clean only with a drycloth or slightly damp cloth whendisconnected from the mains supply. Ifmoisture gets ...

Connecting the Electro hose ^ Insert the elbow into the suctionsocket until it clicks. Use the inletguides to direct insertion. Disconnecting the Electrohose ^ Press the release buttons at the sidesof the elbow and lift the hose from thesocket. Before using the vacuum cleaner 10

Using the Powerbrush The Powerbrush is particularly suitablefor cleaning and restoring crushedcarpet pile of wall to wall carpeting andfloor coverings subject to hard wear,especially in high traffic areas.The Powerbrush can also be used onsmooth floor surfaces.The standard floor brush or the Mielepa...

Using the standard floor brush (depending on model) Observe the cleaning instructions ofthe floor manufacturer. The floor brush is suitable for cleaningcarpets, rugs, and hard surfaces. Forflooring susceptible to scratching, useone of the special Miele floor brushes(see "Optional 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 14

Crevice tool For cleaning in folds, crevices andcorners. Dust brush with naturalbristles For cleaning moldings, ornate orcarved articles, etc. The head of the dusting brush swivelsand can be turned to attain the bestcleaning position. Included accessories 15

Power cord , Unwind the cord completely to aid the vacuum in dissipating heat. Do not pull or carry by the cord, usethe cord as a handle, close a dooron the cord, or pull the cord aroundsharp edges or corners. Do not runthe appliance over the cord. Keepthe cord away from heated surfaces. Do not unpl...

Adjusting the suction Use the + and - on the handpiece to adjust the suction to suit the type offlooring. By reducing the suction powerthe floor brush can be pushed easier. The symbols on the controls indicatethe type of use the settings are suitablefor. a curtains, lightweight fabrics b upholstery,...

While vacuuming The vacuum cleaner can also stand onits end for vacuuming stairs, drapesetc. , To prevent static electricity your hand must touch the metal inlay onthe underside of the vacuumhandpiece. Be certain tocontinuously touch this inlay whenvacuuming fine dust, flour orsawdust as these mater...

Park-System (Unable to be used with thepowerbrush SEB 236) A Park-System has been designed toconveniently park the telescopic wandat the vacuum cleaner during pauses. ^ A special parking attachment is fittedto all floor brushes. Insert the lowerclip on the floor brush into the slot onthe end of the ...

, Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing anymaintenance work. The Miele filter system consists of thefollowing three components. – Dustbag – Exhaust filter – Dust compartment filter Each of these components must bechanged periodically to maintain thevacuum cleaner’s efficiency. Onl...

When to change the dustbag Change the dustbag when the coloredmarker in the airflow indicator fills thedisplay. Miele dustbags are disposable andmade to be used only once. Do notattempt to reuse. Checking the airflow indicator ^ Attach the standard floor brush(depending on model) to the vacuumcleane...

How to change the dustbag ^ Lift the release button for the dustcompartment, raise the lid until itclicks into place. The dustbag has a closing flap whichcloses automatically when the dustcompartment lid is raised to preventany dust from escaping. ^ Grasp the collar and remove thedustbag from the ho...

Replacing the "Active HEPA"filter ^ Open the dust compartment lid. Do not use more than one filter at atime. ^ Lift and remove the filter. ^ Insert a new filter and press itdownwards. If you wish to replace the Air Cleanfilter with an Active Air Clean filter orActive HEPA filter see "Mai...

Exchanging Exhaust Filters You can replace the c Active HEPA filter which is fitted as standard to yourvacuum cleaner with either the: a Air Clean b Active HEPA (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 a...

When to change the threadcatcher The thread catcher pads on the bottomof the standard floor brush (dependingon model) and the upholstery toolshould be replaced as soon as theyappear worn. Changing the thread catcher ^ Use a knife or similar object toremove the thread catcher pads fromthe slots. ^ Pr...

, Turn off the vacuum and unplug it from the outlet before performingany maintenance work. Vacuum cleaner and accessories The vacuum cleaner and other plasticaccessories can be cleaned with adamp cloth or a cleaner suitable forplastics. , Do not use abrasive, glass or all purpose cleaners! They will...

What if the vacuum turns offautomatically. A warning light , comes on to indicate overheating. The vacuum has overheated. Thetemperature limiter automatically turnsthe vacuum off. This can occur if, for instance, largearticles block the suction tube or whenthe filter bag is full or contains particle...

In the event of a fault which you cannotfix yourself please contact the MieleService Department at the phonenumber listed on the back of thisbooklet. ^ Please quote the model type of yourappliance. This can be found on the data plate onthe bottom of the vacuum. Technical Service 33

Some models come equipped with oneor more of the following accessories. Turbobrush - Turbo Comfort-3 Observe the cleaning instructions ofthe floor manufacturer. The Turbobrush is recommended forcleaning short to medium pilecarpeting. It is mechanically driven bythe suction power of the vacuum. Inadd...

Radiator brush (only usable with the crevice nozzle) For cleaning radiators, narrow shelvesand crevices. Crevice nozzle 12" (300 mm) For cleaning in folds, crevices andcorners. Optional accessories 37

MicroSet This set is specially designed forcleaning small objects and difficult toreach 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 nozzl...

Disposal of packing materials The cardboard box and packingmaterials protect the appliance duringshipping. Ensure that any plastic wrappings,bags, etc. are disposed of safely andkept out of the reach of children. Theseitems pose a danger of suffocation. Disposing of the dustbag andfilters These are ...