Miele S 190 User manual

Operating Instructions

Vacuum cleaner

Series S 190

To prevent accidents

and appliance damage,

read these instructions

before

installation or use. M.-Nr. 09 226 640

en-US

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Guide to the vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Assembling the vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting the suction wand ........................................10

Connecting the handle and suction wand...............................10

Connecting the standard floor brush...................................11

Winding up the power cord ..........................................11

Using the included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Accessory clip ....................................................12

Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Unwinding the power cord ..........................................13

Adjusting the telescopic wand .......................................13

Plugging the vacuum cleaner in ......................................13

Turning the vacuum cleaner on and off.................................14

Adjusting the suction ...............................................14

Adjusting the rug and floor tool to the floor type ..........................15

Parking and storing the vacuum cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Purchasing filter bags and filters ......................................18

Which filter bags and filters are the right ones? ..........................18

When to change the filter bag ........................................19

How to change the dust bag .........................................20

When to change the dust compartment filter (motor protection)..............21

Replacing the dust compartment filter .................................21

When to change the exhaust filter .....................................21

Replacing the "Air Clean" filter ........................................22

Replacing the "Active Air Clean" filter or the "HEPA" filter ...................23

When to change the thread catcher ...................................24

Changing the thread catcher.........................................24

Exchanging exhaust filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Technical Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Contents

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 fire,

electric shock or injury:

Correct Usage

~This vacuum cleaner is intended for

household use and in similar residential

locations, such as:

– stores, offices and other similar work

environments

– in agricultural properties

– by customers in vacation rental

properties and other typical

residential environments.

~This vacuum cleaner is not intended

for outdoor use.

~Use the vacuum cleaner only in

normal household situations for

vacuuming dry material. Do not use on

people or animals.Any other use,

modification or alteration of the vacuum

cleaner is not allowed. Miele cannot be

held liable for damage resulting from

incorrect or improper use.

~Persons who lack physical, sensory,

or mental capabilities or experience

with the machine should not use it

without supervision or instruction by a

responsible person.

Children

~Close supervision is necessary

when the vacuum cleaner is used near

children. Never let children play with

the vacuum cleaner.

~Children may use the vacuum

cleaner without supervision only if they

have been shown how to operate it and

can use the vacuum cleaner safely.

Children must be able to recognize the

potential dangers of improper use.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Technical safety

~Check the voltage rating of the

vacuum cleaner before connecting the

power cord to an electrical outlet. Your

power source should correspond with

the voltage rating plate located on the

underside of the vacuum. Use only

household AC outlets. Never use DC

power sources. If you are not sure of

your home’s voltage supply, consult a

qualified electrician. Connecting the

vacuum cleaner to a higher voltage

may result in damage to the vacuum

cleaner or injury.

~To reduce the risk of electric shock,

this appliance 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 to

install the proper outlet. Do not alter the

plug in any way.

~Before using the vacuum cleaner,

check for externally visible damage. Do

not use a damaged vacuum cleaner.

~A damaged vacuum cleaner is

dangerous to your safety.

~Do not use the vacuum cleaner if the

power cable is damaged. A damaged

power cable is dangerous to your safety.

~The electrical outlet must be fitted

with a 15 A fuse.

~Always turn the vacuum cleaner off

when you have finished using it, as well

as before any maintenance work and

cleaning. Unplug the vacuum cleaner

from the electrical outlet.

~Do not pull or carry by the cord, use

the cord as a handle to carry the

vacuum cleaner and do not pull the

plug out by pulling on the cord. Do not

pull the cord around sharp edges or

corners, for example under doors.

The power cable, plug and outlet can be

damaged and endanger your safety.

You may not use the vacuum cleaner

then under any circumstances.

~Replace a damaged power cord

only with a genuine Miele cord. For

safety reasons, the exchange should

be made only by an authorized Miele

technician or the Miele Customer

Service Department.

~While the vacuum cleaners under

warranty, repairs should only be

performed by a Miele authorized

service technician.

~The outlet on the vacuum cleaner

(depending on model) must only be

used for the Miele Powerbrush

specified in these operating

instructions.

~Never submerge the vacuum

cleaner in water. Clean with a dry or

slightly damp cloth. If moisture gets into

the vacuum cleaner there is the risk of

electric shock.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Use

~Do not use on people or animals.

~Use only as described in this

manual. Use only Miele recommended

accessories described in this manual.

~Do not use the vacuum cleaner

without a filter bag, dust compartment

filter and exhaust filter. Otherwise it may

be damaged.

~If there is no dust bag in place, you

cannot close the dust compartment lid.

Do not use any force.

~Do not use outdoors or on wet

surfaces. Only dry surfaces should be

vacuumed.

~Do not use the vacuum cleaner to

pick up liquids or damp dirt. This can

lead to significant malfunctions; in

addition it could impair the electrical

safety of the vacuum cleaner. Wait for

freshly shampooed carpets to dry

before vacuuming.

~Do not vacuum toner dust. Toner,

such as that used in printers and

photocopiers can conduct electricity. In

addition, it may not be completely

filtered out by the filter system of the

vacuum cleaner and can thus be blown

back in the air by the fan.

~Do not vacuum anything that is

burning or smoking such as cigarettes,

matches or hot ashes. The vacuum

cleaner could catch fire.

~Do not vacuum flammable or

combustible liquids, or vacuum in areas

where they may be present. The

vacuum cleaner could explode.

~Do not vacuum items which are

heavy, hard or have sharp edges. They

could cause a blockage and damage

the vacuum cleaner.

~Unwind the cord completely to aid

the vacuum in dissipating heat.

~This vacuum should not be used to

entrap or retain any hazardous

materials.

~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 handle the plug or vacuum

with wet hands.

~Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,

and all parts of body away from

openings and moving parts.

~Do not place anything into the

openings of the vacuum. Do not use if

any openings are blocked; keep them

free of dust, lint, hair or anything that

may reduce air flow.

~Use caution when vacuuming on

stairs.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Accessories

~When vacuuming with a Miele

Powerbrush or Turbobrush do not touch

the rotating roller brush. There is risk of

injury.

~Filter bags are disposable. Dispose

of full filter bags. Do not reuse. Blocked

pores reduce the suction of the vacuum

cleaner.

~Only use Miele filter bags, filters and

accessories with the "Original Miele"

logo. The manufacturer can guarantee

safety for these only.

~Turn off the vacuum cleaner if you

change the accessories; that is

especially important when connecting a

Powerbrush or Turbobrush.

~Floor attachments, accessories and

wands must not be used at head level

to avoid injury to eyes and ears.

Cleaning, maintenance and

repairs

~Monitor the filter bag change

indicator and check or change the filter

bag when the change indicator shows a

full filter bag. Inspect or replace the dust

compartment filter and exhaust filter at

this time as well. A full bag or blocked

filter will reduce the vacuum cleaner’s

suction power. A temperature limiter

automatically turns the vacuum cleaner

off if it gets too hot, see “Frequently

asked questions”.

~Repairs during the warranty period

should only be performed by an

authorized service agent in accordance

with national and local safety

regulations. Unauthorized repairs could

cause injury or machine damage and

may void the warranty.

Disposing of an old appliance

~Before discarding an old vacuum

cleaner, please cut off the power cord,

and render the plug useless. Ensure

the appliance presents no danger to

children while being stored for disposal

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Guide to the vacuum cleaner

aRug and floor tool brush *

bFilter bag change indicator

cDust compartment lid release button

dCarrying handle with On/Off switch *

eAccessory clip *

fSuction wand *

gLocking buttons

hHandpiece with anti-slip grip and hook

iPower cord hook

jPower cord

kCable clip

lTelescopic wand adjustment button *

mExhaust filter compartment (on rear)

nDust compartment filter (motor protection)

oFilter bag

pPowerbrush outlet *

*Features marked with * do not come standard with all vacuum cleaners and may

not be included with your model.

Some models have as standard equipment one of the following accessories that

are not shown in this description of the vacuum cleaner. These vacuum cleaners

come with a separate operating manual for the corresponding accessory.

–Powerbrush

–Turbobrush

Guide to the vacuum cleaner

Connecting the suction wand

^With the square hole facing the

carrying handle, insert the wand into

the top of the vacuum cleaner body.

Gently turn the tube until it locks in

place.

Removing the suction wand

^Press and hold the release button

(see arrow) while gently turning and

pulling off the handle.

Connecting the handle and

suction wand

^Line up the square hole and the

locking button, insert the handle into

the suction wand. Gently turn the

handle until it locks in place.

^To detach the two parts, press and

hold the release button while gently

turning and pulling off the handle.

The handle can also be fitted directly to

the vacuum cleaner housing.

This allows for easier vacuuming of

upholstered furniture, mattresses, etc.

Assembling the vacuum cleaner

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