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Operating Instructions
Vacuum Cleaner
S 6000
en - US, CA
To prevent accidents
and machine damage,
read these instructions HS14
before
installation and use. M.-Nr. 07 968 171
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Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Guide to the vacuum cleaner Before using the vacuum cleaner Using the included accessories Operation Power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Turning the vacuum on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Adjusting the suction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Opening
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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 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 way. If the plug does not fit fully in the Before using outlet, reverse the plug. If it
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use Unwind the cord completely to aid the vacuum 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 with Miele recommended impair the electrical safety of the accessories. vacuum cleaner. Wa
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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 Disposal 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 SAVE THESE disconnect
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Guide to the vacuum cleaner 8
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Guide to the vacuum cleaner Hand piece XXL * Air inlet valve * Lock release button Three piece telescopic wand * Telescopic wand release button * Dust compartment lid release Floor brush * Carrying handle Socket for Powerbrush Dustbag Dust compartment filter (pre-motor filter)
Exhaust filter * Power cord Cord rewind switch Suction power selector Park-System On/Off foot switch Airflow indicator Hose connector * Suction hose * Accessory clip The illustra
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Before using the vacuum cleaner Attaching the suction hose Insert the elbow into the suction socket until it clicks. Use the inlet guides to direct insertion. Removing the suction hose Press the release buttons at the sides of the elbow and lift the hose from the socket. 10
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Before using the vacuum cleaner Connecting the handpiece and telescopic wand Insert the handpiece into the telescopic wand. Use inlet guides to direct insertion. To release the handpiece from the telescopic wand press the locking button (see arrow) and pull the handpiece away from the telescopic wand with a slight twist. Adjusting the telescopic wand This telescopic wand consists of two sections which are height-adjustable. Press the adjustment button to release the tubes and adjust to the
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Before using the vacuum cleaner Attaching the standard floor brush (depending on model) Insert the wand into the floor brush and twist until it locks with a click. To release the floor brush from the telescopic wand, press the locking button (see arrow) and pull the wand out of the floor brush. Observe the cleaning instructions of the floor manufacturer. Depending on the floor brush the following symbols are shown: – and – and To clean carpets and area rugs: Press the foot switch m
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Using the included accessories The following accessories are included: Dust brush with natural bristles For cleaning moldings, decorative or carved items, etc. The head of the dusting brush can be swivelled to attain the best cleaning position. For dusting particularly delicate objects. Upholstery tool For cleaning upholstery, mattresses, cushions, curtains, covers, etc. Crevice nozzle For cleaning in folds, crevices and corners. Accessory clip for the included accessories Position the a
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Operation Power cord Unwind the cord completely to aid the vacuum in dissipating heat. Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the appliance over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by pulling the cord. To unplug grasp the plug, not the cord. This appliance is equipped with a power cord reel. Hold the plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip
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Operation Rewinding Unplug the vacuum from the outlet. Press the rewind switch - the power cord will rewind automatically. Hold the plug so that it does not whip around when rewinding. Turning the vacuum on and off Press the On/Off button. 15
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Operation While vacuuming The vacuum cleaner can also stand on its end for vacuuming stairs, drapes etc. To prevent static electricity your hand must touch the metal inlay on the underside of the vacuum hand piece. Be certain to continuously touch this inlay when vacuuming fine dust, flour or sawdust as these materials are more likely to create a static discharge. To further prevent static discharge, pull the vacuum along by the hose with one hand while continuing to hold the hand piece in th
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Operation Opening the air inlet valve (depending on model) The air inlet valve can be opened to quickly reduce the suction power of the tool being used, e.g. when moving from a carpet to an area rug. Open the air inlet valve far enough to reduce the suction power. Opening the air inlet valve reduces the power to the tool being used. Park-System (cannot be used with Powerbrush SEB 228 / EB03 and SEB 236 / EB01) The Park system allows you to conveniently park the wand and floor brush on the vacu
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Maintenance and care Purchasing new dustbags and Turn off and unplug the vacuum filters cleaner before performing any Original Miele dustbags and filters can maintenance work. be purchased from an authorized Miele vacuum dealer or by visiting the Miele The Miele filter system consists of the store at www.mieleusa.com. following three components. – Dustbag Which dustbags and filters are – Exhaust filter the right ones? – Dust compartment filter This vacuum cleaner uses Original Miele dustbags Ty
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Maintenance and care When to change the dustbag Change the dustbag when the colored marker in the airflow indicator fills the display. Miele dustbags are disposable and made to be used only once. Do not attempt to reuse. Checking the airflow indicator Attach the standard floor brush (depending on model) to the vacuum cleaner. Perform this test with the standard floor brush only, since other How the airflow indicator works attachments can affect the function of The airflow indicator is designed
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Maintenance and care Replacing the dustbag Open the dust compartment lid and raise until it clicks into place. The dustbag has a closing flap which closes automatically when the dust compartment lid is raised to prevent any dust from escaping. Grasp the finger grip and pull the dustbag out of the holder. Insert the new dust bag as far as it will go into the dustbag holder. Do not unfold the dustbag when taking it out of the box. Unfold the dustbag in the dust compartment. Close the dus
