User manual MIELE S278I

[. . . ] 19 Purchasing new dustbags and filters . 19 Ordering the correct dustbags and filters . 22 Cleaning and care Problem solving guide After sales service Optional accessories Electrical connection 2 Caring for the environment Disposal of packing material The transport and protective packing material has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. [. . . ] Miele vacuum cleaner bags are disposable and intended to be used only once. Blocked pores reduce the efficiency of the cleaner. Use only genuine Miele dustbags, filters and accessories. This ensure optimum performance of the vacuum cleaner throughout its life. Repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with national and local safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. If the cable is damaged it should be replaced together with a complete cable rewind by a Miele service technician. Disposing of an old appliance When disposing of an old appliance cut the cable off the appliance as close to the cleaner as possible and cut the plug off. The plug cut from the cord should be rendered useless and then disposed of and on no account be inserted into any socket elsewhere in the house (electric shock hazard). See section "Disposal of your old appliance" earlier in this booklet for further advice. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. Cleaning, maintenance and repairs Always disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the mains supply for maintenance work and for cleaning. Switch off at the wall socket and remove the plug. Please make sure that you keep your hand in constant contact with this metal strip during vacuuming. This way any build-up of electrostatic charge will be rendered ineffective. 15 Operation Regulating the suction (for models with a rotary selector) The suction power can be regulated to suit the type of flooring. The higher the wattage the more powerful the suction. Reducing the suction power reduces the amount of effort required to manoeuvre the floorhead. 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. 18 Maintenance and care , Always disconnect the vacuum When should the dustbag and filters be changed? Dustbag Change the dustbag when the colour marker in the dustbag change indicator fills the display. Exhaust filter * (SUPER air clean) Replace the SUPER air clean filter every time you start a new packet of dustbags. [. . . ] Spare parts are available from your Miele dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department. 22 Cleaning and care , Always disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electricity supply for maintenance work and for cleaning. Switch off at the wall socket and remove the plug (pull on the plug, not the cable). Vacuum cleaner and accessories External surfaces of the vacuum cleaner and of the accessories can be cleaned with a dry cloth or a slightly damp cloth or with a proprietary cleaner suitable for plastic. , Do not use abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners or all-purpose cleaners!Because of their chemical composition they could cause serious damage to plastic components. Dust compartment The dust compartment can, if necessary, be cleaned using a dry duster, dusting brush or, if available, a second vacuum cleaner to vacuum the dust out. , Do not let the vacuum cleaner get wet. If moisture gets into the appliance there is a risk of electric shock. 23 Problem solving guide The vacuum cleaner has switched itself off automatically. [. . . ]