User manual MIELE S 380

[. . . ] Operating instructions Vacuum cleaners S 360 - S 388 These operating instructions apply to standard models S 360 - S 388 as well as to other S 300 series vacuum cleaners which are distinguished by names rather than numbers. G M. -Nr. 06 593 740 Contents Caring for the environment Description of the appliance Warning and Safety instructions Preparing for use Accessories supplied Using the accessories Floorhead . 25 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. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. [. . . ] ^ Turn the rotary selector manually to the suction power setting you require. Opening the air inlet valve Opening the air inlet valve reduces the suction power quickly for brief periods, e. g. to prevent damage to the fringes of a rug when moving from cleaning a carpeted floor to a rug, or to prevent something being vacuumed up by mistake. Close the valve when you are ready to use full power again. 17 Operation Park system A Park system has been designed for conveniently parking the vacuum cleaner during pauses. ^ Fit the floorhead into the parking attachment at the back the vacuum cleaner. Transportation and storage ^ Stand the vacuum cleaner upright when it is not being used and during storage. ^ Fit the floorhead into the parking attachment on the side of the vacuum cleaner. This makes the cleaner easier to carry or store. 18 Operation Dustbag change indicator Change the dustbag when the colour marker in the dustbag change indicator fills the display. Checking the dustbag change indicator ^ Attach the standard floorhead to the suction tube. Do not use any of the other floorheads or attachments as they will cause the dustbag change indicator to give a false reading. ^ Switch the vacuum cleaner on and turn the rotary selector (if applicable) to the highest power setting. If the red marker completely fills the dustbag change indicator you should replace the dustbag with a new one. How the dustbag change indicator works The indicator is designed to measure the air permeability of a dustbag containing common household dust. Normal household dust would contain a mixture of dust, hair, carpet fluff, threads, grit etc. However, if the vacuum cleaner has been used to suck up fine dust, such as plaster, brick dust, cement or flour, the pores of the dustbag become blocked very quickly. This affects the air permeability of the bag and the marker will indicate that the bag is "full" even when it is not. If this happens you must still change the dustbag because suction power will be greatly reduced by blocked pores in the dustbag. If, on the other hand, you have vacuumed up a lot of hair and carpet fluff which typically contains a lot of air the indicator may fail to react even though the bag is full. Both these extremes can occur. 19 Maintenance and care , Always disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical supply for maintenance work and for cleaning. The Miele filter system consists of three filters which must be replaced from time to time to ensure that your cleaner performs efficiently. ­ Dustbag ­ Exhaust filter ­ Dust compartment filter (for motor protection) When to change the dustbag and filters Dustbag Change the dustbag when the colour marker in the dustbag change indicator fills the display. Exhaust filter Depending on model your vacuum cleaner will be fitted as standard with one of the following exhaust filters: 1. ACTIVE HEPA filter The type of filter in your vacuum cleaner is marked on the filter itself. SUPER air clean filter Replace the SUPER air clean filter every time you start a new packet of Miele dustbags. [. . . ] It is very effective at removing deep seated dirt and preventing areas of frequent use being trodden into a path. Turbobrush The Turbobrush is particularly suitable for vacuuming cut pile carpeting. It has a rotating brush and is very effective at picking up thread, hairs and fluff. Hand-held Turbobrush The hand-held Turbobrush is intended for vacuuming upholstery, mattresses, car seats, carpeted stairs and other areas inaccessible to the standard Turbobrush. 28 Optional accessories Hard floor brush This brush is designed for use on hard flooring such as tiled or stone floors. Parquet floor brush This brush has natural bristles and is designed for use on parquet floors and other surfaces which are susceptible to scratching such as laminate floor. ALLERGOTEC floorhead The level of cleanliness of the floor shows in a colour "traffic light" display when vacuuming. The ALLERGOTEC floorhead is designed specially for the daily hygienic cleaning of all floor surfaces. 29 Optional accessories MicroSet This set is specially designed for cleaning small objects and difficult to reach areas (such as PC keyboards, stereo equipment, intricately carved furniture and ornaments, models etc). [. . . ]