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Operating instructions
Vacuum cleaner
S 5980
en - US, CA
To prevent accidents
and machine damage,
read these instructions
before installation and use. M.-Nr. 07 176 510
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Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Before using the vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Included accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by non-compliance of these Important Safety Instructions. 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
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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 with recommended impair the electrical safety of the accessories. vacuum cleaner.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not unplug by pulling on the Monitor the dustbag change ~ ~ cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the indicator and inspect all filters regularly. cord. For best performance, the dustbag and filters should be replaced when Do not handle the plug or vacuum ~ necessary. A full bag or blocked filter with wet hands. will reduce the vacuum cleaner’s Keep the power cord, hair, loose suction power. A temperature limiter ~ clothing, fingers and all parts of the automatica
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The socket on the vacuum cleaner The electro-suction hose and the ~ ~ (depending on model) must only be telescopic wand contain electrical used for the Miele Powerbrush wires. The plug connectors must not specified for use with this appliance. come in contact with water. These items may only be cleaned with a dry Danger of injury. The Miele ~ cloth, no moisture can touch them. Powerbrush is a motor driven Danger of electric shock. accessory for use only with Miele v
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Guide to the vacuum cleaner 8
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Guide to the vacuum cleaner a Hand piece b Suction power buttons + / – c On/Off button for Powerbrush with LED d Standby button with LED for vacuum pauses e Power level display f Lock release button g Electro Telescopic wand h Electro Telescopic wand release button i Elbow j Dust compartment lid release k Dust compartment filter (motor protection) l Dust bag m Powerbrush (depending on model SEB 217 or SEB 236) n Carrying handle o Park-System (on both sides of the vacuum) p Active HEPA filter q C
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Before using the vacuum cleaner Connecting the Electro hose ^ Insert the elbow into the suction socket until it clicks. Use the inlet guides to direct insertion. Disconnecting the Electro 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 Electro Telescopic wand ^ Insert the handpiece into the electro telescopic wand until it clicks. Use the 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. Adjusting the Electro Telescopic suction wand One part of the electro telescopic wand is fitted inside the other and can be adjusted to your height for comfo
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Before using the vacuum cleaner Using the Powerbrush The Powerbrush is particularly suitable for cleaning and restoring crushed carpet pile of wall to wall carpeting and floor coverings subject to hard wear, especially in high traffic areas. The Powerbrush can also be used on smooth floor surfaces. The standard floor brush or the Miele parquet floorbrush should be used to clean delicate hard flooring and floor surfaces susceptible to scratching. Do not use the powerbrush on: – Floors with a vari
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Before using the vacuum cleaner Using the floor brush Observe the cleaning instructions of the floor manufacturer. The floor brush is suitable for cleaning carpets, rugs, and hard surfaces. For flooring susceptible to scratching, use one of the special Miele floor brushes (see "Optional accessories"). Connecting the Electro Telescopic wand to a floor tool ^ Fit the Electro Telescopic wand firmly into the floor tool. Turn the wand in opposite directions until it locks with a click. ^ To release t
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Included 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. 14
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Included accessories Crevice tool For cleaning in folds, crevices and corners. Dust brush with natural bristles For cleaning moldings, ornate or carved articles, etc. The head of the dusting brush swivels and can be turned to attain the best cleaning position. 15
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Included accessories Upholstery tool For cleaning upholstery, mattresses, cushions, curtains, covers, etc. Standard floor brush The standard floor brush can be used for normal cleaning of carpets, rugs, hard surfaces, carpeted stairs, etc. 16
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Use Power cord ,Unwind the cord completely to aid the vacuum in dissipating heat. Unwinding ^ Hold the plug and pull out the power cord. ,To reduce the risk of electric shock, the vacuum has a polarized plug (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 outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not alter the plug in any way. Danger of overheating and damage. Rewinding
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Use Turning the vacuum On and Off ^ Press the On/Off switch. On the hand piece the Standby indicator and the LED light. The vacuum can be switched into Standby mode during pauses. ^ Press the Standby button on the handpiece. The LED at the handpiece lights and the vacuum turns off. To turn the vacuum on: ^ Press the Standby button at the hand piece. The LED goes out and the vacuum cleaner turns on to the last selected power level. The respective symbol on the hand piece lights green. ^ Press – t
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Use Adjusting the suction Use the + and - on the handpiece to adjust the suction to suit the type of flooring. By reducing the suction power the floor brush can be pushed easier. The symbols on the controls indicate the type of use the settings are suitable for. a curtains, lightweight fabrics b upholstery, cushions c thick pile carpets, rugs and runners ( energy saving, daily vacuuming with low noise level e lightly soiled textured carpets f textured hard flooring, and for intensive cleaning of
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Use 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 handpiece. Be certain to continuously touch this inlay when vacuuming fine dust, flour or sawdust as these materials are more likely to create a static electricity. To further prevent static discharge while vacuuming, pull the vacuum along by the hose with one hand while continuing to hold the handpie
