User manual MIELE VACUUM CLEANER S280I EMERALD STAR

[. . . ] · Do not handle the plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands. · Do not put any object into the openings. Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may block or reduce air flow. · Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. [. . . ] 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. To avoid any possible damage to the power cord, never run over the cord or allow it to become caught in the rotary brush. 4 D) VARIABLE POWER CONTROL (S184 Only) This vacuum cleaner incorporates a variable power control to allow you to select the power most suitable for your cleaning needs. MIN: To clean curtains and soft furnishings with tool attached. MAX: To continuously clean with high suction power. E) USING THE FOOT PEDAL TO ADJUST THE VACUUM HEIGHT To lower the body of the cleaner, step on the pedal at the left rear corner of the vacuum cleaner. 1. Upright position The handle should be in an upright position when cleaning tools are used. 2. Middle position For normal cleaning, press the foot pedal and pull back the handle to a comfortable angle. 3. Low position For cleaning under furniture, press the pedal a second time. The handle may now be lowered almost to the floor as shown. 5 F) BEATER BAR SELECTOR When cleaning carpeted floor, slide the selector to the "BEATER BAR" position. To stop the beater bar while using accessories, slide the selector to the "STOP" position. NOTE: The vacuum cleaner should be running when changing the position of the BEATER BAR SELECTOR. BEATER BAR ON OR OFF G) HOW TO USE THE ACCESSORIES 1) To use the accessories keep the vacuum cleaner upright and slide the BEATER BAR SELECTOR to the "STOP" position. 2) Pull the hose out of the intake port a the lower left of the vacuum, and release it from the hose clip. · If the central filter is full of dust, clean or replace it. · If there is an obstruction, remove it. · Replace the belt. Beater bar does not rotate. · Beater bar selector. · Belt broken or loose. 8 IMPORTANT NOTE: Before replacing any part always, DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. BLOCKAGES If your cleaner stops picking up dust, or the Bag Change Indicator shows "Full" while the dust bag is still empty, a blockage may have occurred. To remove the obstruction, proceed as follow: Remove the hose from the suction inlet by turning the hose to the right and pulling it out (Fig. Clear any obstruction from the hose and/or suction inlet using a blunt instrument, taking care not to damage the hose. If the obstruction occurs in the suction pipe, it can be removed with care as shown in Fig. 2 MAINTENANCE FOR THE BEATER BAR DO NOT USE YOUR FINGERS OR HANDS TO REMOVE OR CLEAN THE BEATER BAR. When it is necessary to remove thread, string, hair etc. , which has wound around the beater bar, cut across them with a pair of scissors, making sure not to cut the brush. REMOVE PLUG BEFORE REMOVING THIS COVER REMOVE PLUG BEFORE REMOVING THIS COVER 9 SERVICING AND REPAIRS Use only genuine Miele replacement parts. DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY If you have any questions, contact your local dealer / service agent. Any service needed other than that described in these Operating Instructions should be performed by a Miele Service Center, only. To replace any of the following parts, place the vacuum cleaner in the horizontal position by using the pedal. [. . . ] 3 HOW TO REPLACE - BEATER BAR / SIDE BRUSHES / SHAFT SUPPORT A-B 1. First remove the base plate, drive belt and beater bar assembly (as illustrated above). Remove the 2 screws at both ends of the beater bar assembly and separate the different parts as shown in the exploded view. Replace any damaged part and reassemble in the reverse order. Screw A Rotary brush B Screw Side Brush Shaft support REPLACING THE HEAD-LIGHT BULB (S184 only) 1. [. . . ]