User manual MIELE S163

[. . . ] with a 15 A fuse. ~ The electrical outlet must be fitted 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use ~ Do not use on people or on animals. ~ Do not use outdoors or on wet ~ Do not use the vacuum cleaner to surfaces. Only dry surfaces should be vacuumed. ~ This vacuum should not be used to entrap or retain any hazardous ~ Use only as described in this manual. Use only Miele recommended accessories. household use only. pick up liquids or damp dirt. [. . . ] For vacuuming smooth floors: ^ Press the foot switch to the ä position. 16 Parking and storing the vacuum cleaner There is a non-skid rubber bumper on the vacuum cleaner handle. This allows the vacuum cleaner to be leaned upright against a wall if desired. Before leaving the vacuum cleaner make sure it is turned off and leaning against a wall at a safe angle. To protect the bristle rings on the rug and floor tool, we suggest hanging the vacuum cleaner on a wall hook by using the hole located on the bottom of the handle. 17 Maintenance and care , Turn off and unplug the vacuum Purchasing new dustbags and filters Original Miele dustbags and filters can be purchased from an authorized Miele vacuum dealer or by visiting the Miele store at http://store. miele. com. cleaner before performing any maintenance work. The Miele filter system consists of the following three components. ­ Dustbag ­ Exhaust filter ­ Dust compartment filter Each of these components must be changed periodically to maintain the vacuum cleaner's efficiency. Only use Miele dustbags, filters and accessories with the "Original Miele" logo. Only then can the suction power of the vacuum cleaner reach its optimum potential creating the best possible cleaning results. Which dustbags and filters are the right ones? This vacuum cleaner uses Original Miele dustbags Type K/K and an Original Miele filters, the "Original Miele" Logo will appear on the packaging or directly on the dustbag. paper or a similar material, or dustbags with a cardboard retaining plate can lead to serious damage to the vacuum cleaner and possibly voiding the warranty, just as with the use of dustbags without the "Original Miele" logo. , The use of dustbags made of An "Air clean" exhaust filter and a dust compartment filter are supplied with every box of Miele dustbags. If you would like to purchase additional Miele filters separately, contact your vacuum dealer or Miele, please quote the model number of your Miele vacuum cleaner to ensure correct parts are ordered. The exhaust filter supplied with the vacuum cleaner can be exchanged with another type of Original Miele filter (see "Exchanging exhaust filters"). 18 Maintenance and care When to change the dustbag Change the dustbag when the colored marker in the dustbag change indicator fills the display. Checking the dustbag change indicator ^ Attach the floor tool to the vacuum cleaner. Perform this test with the floor tool only, since other attachments can affect the function of the dustbag change indicator. If the marker completely fills the indicator window, the dust bag needs to be changed. How the dustbag change indicator works The dustbag change indicator is designed to show when the bag is full of common household dust and measures the amount of air flow through the dustbag. Normal household dust is a mixture of dust, hair, carpet fluff, threads, sand, etc. However, if fine dust, such as drill dust, sand, plaster or flour is vacuumed, the pores of the dustbag may become blocked. The marker will indicate that the bag is "full" even when it is not. The dustbag should be changed as the suction power is greatly reduced. This is because the air flow of the dustbag may still be high enough not to activate the marker to show maximum. The dustbag should still be changed. 19 Maintenance and care How to change the dustbag ^ Press the dust compartment release button, raise the lid until it clicks into place. ^ Grasp the collar by the two finger holes and pull it out from the dustbag holder. The dustbag has a flap which closes automatically to prevent dust from escaping when the dustbag is removed. ^ Insert the new dustbag as far as it will go into the dustbag holder. Take care not to jam the dustbag in the lid. , An empty-operation-barrier blocks the dust compartment lid from closing if no dustbag is inserted or if it is not inserted all the way. Do not force it closed. 20 Maintenance and care Replacing the dust compartment filter (motor protection) ^ Press the dust compartment release button and open the compartment lid. A dust compartment filter is included in every box of genuine Miele dustbags. ^ Open the filter frame, remove the old filter and replace with a new one. ^ Snap shut the filter frame and close the dust compartment lid firmly. 21 Maintenance and care Replacing the "Air Clean" filter ^ Press the release button for the exhaust filter compartment on the rear of the vacuum cleaner and remove the lid. ^ Remove the filter at the clean space (see arrow) and replace it with a new one. [. . . ] Use only in connection with the crevice nozzle. Mattress tool For cleaning deep crevices, mattresses and upholstery. 34 Optional accessories Active Air Clean filter (standard on some models) A special active charcoal filter which absorbs odors from dust in the dustbag, helping to prevent odors. The "Active Air Clean filter" can be inserted in place of the "Air Clean filter". There is no difference in the fine dust performance of the "Active Air Clean" and the "Air Clean" filter. HEPA Filter (standard on some models) The "HEPA" filter combines activated charcoal and HEPA filtration in one. The active charcoal layer absorbs odors from the dust collected in the dustbag. [. . . ]