Miele HS15 User manual

en Vacuum cleaner operating instructions

M.-Nr. 09 878 740

HS15

Warning and Safety instructions

Caring for our environment

Guide to the appliance

Preparing for use

Using the Electrobrush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using the standard floorhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the accessories supplied

Use

To unwind the mains cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

To switch on and off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

To regulate the suction power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Switching the Electrobrush on and off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Pauses in use.....................................................38

Setting down, transportation and storage

Park system for pauses in vacuuming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Park system for storage .............................................38

Maintenance

Purchasing new dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Ordering the correct dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

When to change the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

How to replace the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

When to change the dust compartment filter (for motor protection) . . . . . . . . . . . 41

How to change the dust compartment filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

When to replace the exhaust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

How to replace the exhaust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Maintenance indicator with reset button ................................42

When to change the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

To replace the thread lifters..........................................42

Cleaning and care

Problem solving guide

After sales service

Guarantee

Optional accessories

Electrical connection for the UK

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This vacuum cleaner complies with statutory safety

requirements. Improper use can, however, lead to

personal injury and damage to property.

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the

vacuum cleaner, please read these instructions carefully

before using it for the first time. They contain important

information on its safety, operation and maintenance.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that

new users are familiar with the content. Pass them on to

any future owner.

Always disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the mains

supply when you have finished using it, before changing

over accessories, as well as for maintenance work and

cleaning. Switch the vacuum cleaner off at the wall

socket and unplug it.

Correct application

~This vacuum cleaner is intended for cleaning flooring in

domestic households and similar residential environments.

~This vacuum cleaner can be used for all normal cleaning

of carpets, rugs and hard flooring which is not susceptible

to scratching.

~This vacuum cleaner is not intended for outdoor use.

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~The vacuum cleaner must only be used to vacuum dry

floor surfaces. Do not use on people or animals. Any other

usage, modification or alteration is not supported by the

manufacturer and could be dangerous.

~This vacuum cleaner can only be used by people with

reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of

experience or knowledge, if they are supervised whilst

using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way

and understand and recognise the consequences of

incorrect operation.

Safety with children

~Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from

the vacuum cleaner unless they are constantly supervised.

~Children 8 years and older may only use the vacuum

cleaner unsupervised if they have been shown how to use

it safely and recognise and understand the consequences

of incorrect operation.

~Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the

vacuum cleaner unsupervised.

~Please supervise children in the vicinity of the vacuum

cleaner and do not let them play with it.

Technical safety

~Before using the vacuum cleaner and its accessories,

check for any visible signs of damage. Do not use a

damaged appliance.

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~Ensure that the connection data on the data plate of the

vacuum cleaner (voltage and frequency) match the mains

electricity supply exactly.

~The mains electrical plug must be fitted with a 13 A fuse

(UK).

~The socket on the vacuum cleaner (depending on

model) must only be used for the Miele Electrobrushes

listed in these operating instructions.

~The Miele Electrobrush is a motor driven accessory for

use only with Miele vacuum cleaners. For safety reasons,

the cleaner must not be used with an Electrobrush

produced by another manufacturer.

~While the vacuum cleaner is under guarantee, repairs

should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service

technician. Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated.

~Do not use the vacuum cleaner if the cable is damaged.

If the cable is damaged it must be replaced together with a

complete cable rewind. For safety reasons this work must

be done by the Miele Service Department or a Miele

authorised service technician.

~Do not pull or carry the vacuum cleaner by the cable,

and be careful not to damage the cable when withdrawing

the plug from the socket.

Keep the cable away from sharp edges and do not let it

get squashed, for example, under a door.

Avoid running the vacuum cleaner over the cable. This

could damage the cable, plug or socket. The appliance

must not be used if any of these have suffered damage.

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~When vacuuming fine dust, e.g. sawdust, sand, plaster,

flour, talcum powder etc., electrostatic charges build up

naturally. Under certain conditions these charges will be

released. To avoid the unpleasant effects of these

discharges, a metal inlay has been incorporated into the

underside of the handle. Please make sure that you keep

your hand in constant contact with this metal strip during

vacuuming.

~Do not let the vacuum cleaner, the electro telescopic

suction tube or the electro suction hose get wet. Clean only

with a dry cloth or slightly damp cloth when disconnected

from the mains supply.

~The Electrobrush, electro telescopic suction tube and

the electro suction hose contain electrical cables. The plug

connectors must not come in contact with water. Danger of

electric shock. They should only be cleaned with a dry

cloth.

~Repairs should only be carried out on the vacuum

cleaner, the Electrobrush, the electro telescopic suction

tube and the electro suction hose by a Miele authorised

service technician. Repairs and other work by unqualified

persons can cause considerable danger to users.

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Correct use

~Floor attachments, accessories and tubes must not be

used at head level to avoid the risk of injury, e.g. to eyes

and ears.

~To avoid the risk of damage, do not use the vacuum

cleaner without the dustbag, dust compartment filter and

exhaust filter in place.

~The dust compartment cover will not close without a

dustbag fitted. Do not force it.

~Do not vacuum up anything which has been burning or

is still glowing e.g. cigarettes, ashes or coal, whether

glowing or apparently extinguished.

~Do not use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum up any water,

liquid or damp dirt. Wait until any freshly cleaned or

shampooed carpets or floor coverings are completely dry

before attempting to vacuum.

~Do not use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum toner dust.

Toner, such as that used in printers and photocopiers, can

conduct electricity.

~Do not vacuum up any inflammable or combustible

liquids or gases and do not vacuum in areas where such

substances are stored.

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Accessories

~To avoid the risk of injury when vacuuming with a Miele

Electrobrush or Turbobrush, do not touch the rotating roller

brush.

~It is not advisable to vacuum directly with the handle, i.e.

without an accessory attached as the rim could get

damaged and you could hurt yourself on sharp edges.

~Only use genuine dustbags, filters and accessories with

the "Original Miele" logo on them. Otherwise the

manufacturer cannot guarantee the safety of the product.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by

incorrect use or operation or by non-compliance with

these Warning and Safety instructions.

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Disposal of packing material

The packaging is designed to protect

the vacuum cleaner from damage

during transportation. The packaging

materials used are selected from

materials which are environmentally

friendly for disposal and should be

recycled.

Recycling the packaging reduces the

use of raw materials in the

manufacturing process and also

reduces the amount of waste in landfill

sites.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings,

bags, etc. are disposed of safely and

kept out of the reach of babies and

young children. Danger of suffocation.

Disposing of the dustbag and

filters

These are made from environmentally

friendly materials. The filters can be

disposed of with the normal household

waste. The dustbag can also be

disposed of in this way if it has been

used exclusively for general household

dust.

Disposing of your old

appliance

Before disposing of your old appliance

remove the dustbag and all the filters

and dispose of them with your normal

household waste.

Electrical and electronic appliances

often contain valuable materials. They

also contain materials which, if handled

or disposed of incorrectly, could be

potentially hazardous to human health

and to the environment. They are,

however, essential for the correct

functioning of your appliance. Please

do not therefore dispose of it with your

household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local

community waste collection/recycling

centre, or contact your dealer for

advice.

Ensure that it presents no danger to

children while being stored for

disposal.

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en - Guide to the appliance

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