User manual MIELE S240

[. . . ] Operating instructions Vacuum cleaners S 240 / S 290 series These operating instructions apply to S 240 / S 290 series vacuum cleaners as well as to other models which are distinguished by names rather than numbers. WO M. -Nr. 05 773 260 Contents Caring for the environment Description of the appliance Warning and Safety instructions Preparing for use Accessories supplied Crevice nozzle . 13 Operation Unwinding and rewinding the mains cable . 18 Maintenance and care When should the dustbag and filters be changed? [. . . ] If moisture gets into the appliance there is the risk of an electric shock. 8 Preparing for use Attaching the suction hose ^ Insert the elbow into the suction socket. To remove the suction hose from the vacuum cleaner, ^ Press the release buttons at the side of the elbow and lift the hose from the socket. Connecting the suction hose and the suction tube ^ Fit the hand piece of the suction hose into the suction tube and turn clockwise or anti-clockwise until they lock together with a click. ^ To release the hand piece from the suction tube, press the locking button (see arrow) and pull the hand piece away from the suction tube. 9 Preparing for use Adjusting the telescopic suction tube (depending on model) One part of the telescopic tube is packed inside the other and can be adjusted to suit your height for comfortable vacuum cleaning. ^ Press the telescopic tube release button (see arrow) to release the tubes and adjust to the required height. Connecting the suction tube sections (depending on model) Both sections of the suction tube have locating arrows. ^ When connecting the two sections, ensure that the two arrows point to each other. Fitting the tube holder (depending on model) ^ Fit the tube holder to the suction tube and fold it in, until needed. When the tube holder is folded out, it can be used to secure the suction tube, complete with suction hose and floorhead to the vacuum cleaner. 10 Preparing for use Attaching the floorhead ^ Push the suction tube into the floorhead and turn it clockwise or anti-clockwise until it clicks into position. ^ To release the floorhead from the suction tube, press the locking button (see arrow) and pull the suction tube away from the floorhead. The floorhead can be used for all normal cleaning of carpets and rugs. It can also be used with the brush protruding to vacuum hard flooring which is not susceptible to scratching. For hard flooring, such as stone and floors which are susceptible to scratching, e. g. parquet, we recommend using the special Miele floor brush (see "Optional accessories"). It is also important to observe the flooring manufacturer's cleaning and care instructions. Setting the floorhead to suit the type of flooring Vacuum carpets and rugs with the brush retracted: ^ Press the foot switch to the g position. Clean hard flooring which is not susceptible to scratching with the brush protruding: ^ Press the foot switch to the h position. 11 Accessories supplied Other tools, in addition to the floorhead, are supplied with the vacuum cleaner to help deal with various types of cleaning. Smooth, lightly soiled flooring is easily cleaned using the Economy d setting. Fitted carpets and thick pile carpets require the most powerful setting to remove ingrained soiling. Rotary selector (depending on model) Turn the rotary selector manually to the suction power setting you require. Opening the air inlet valve Opening the air inlet valve allows you to reduce the suction power quickly and easily for brief periods. This is very useful if you have vacuumed up something too large by mistake, or when moving from cleaning a carpeted floor to a lightweight rug. To prevent the object or rug from being sucked up, ^ Open the air inlet valve far enough to reduce the suction power. Opening the air inlet valve and reducing the suction power also means that less effort is required to manoeuvre the cleaning attachment being used. 16 Operation Transportation and storage (for models with a suction tube holder) ^ Stand the vacuum cleaner upright when it is not being used and during storage. ^ Fold out the tube holder on the suction tube and attach it to the vacuum cleaner. If the tube holder is in an unsuitable position it can be moved along the suction tube and turned as required. Park system A Park system has been designed for conveniently parking the vacuum cleaner during pauses. ^ Fit the floorhead into the parking attachment on the vacuum cleaner. 17 Operation Dustbag change indicator The dustbag change indicator shows when the dustbag needs to be changed. ^ Set the suction power selector (if present) to the highest setting. [. . . ] A temperature limiter switches the vacuum cleaner off automatically if it gets too hot. This can occur if, for instance, large articles block the suction tube or when the dustbag is full or contains particles of fine dust. A heavily soiled exhaust or dust compartment filter can also be the cause of overheating. Switch off the vacuum cleaner using the On-Off switch. [. . . ]