Miele S157 Operating Manual

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Operating Manual Upright Vacuum Cleaner This operating manual UV is to be used for vacuum models S140 - S157. M.-Nr. 05 637 900 ...

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Help protect our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION...

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Disposal of the packing mate - rial The box and packaging material are designed to protect the appliance dur - ing shipping and are biodegradable and recyclable. Please dispose of these items as you would any other re - cyclable products. Disposal of...

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Description of the appliance 4 ...

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a Rug and floor tool b Suction level indicator c Dust compartment release button d Carrying handle with On/Off switch e Accessory clip * f Locking button g Telescopic handle with anti-slide device and hook h Power cord hook i Power cord j Telescopic ...

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When using an electrical appliance, always observe basic safety precautions, in - cluding the following: READ THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USING THE VACUUM CLEANER FOR THE FIRST TIME. PLEASE KEEP THESE OPER - ATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A...

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Do not pull or carry the vacuum 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 vacuum over the cord and keep it away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug the machine by p...

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Do not attempt any repairs other than those listed in the “Mainte - nance and care” section. Any other re - quired service should be performed by an Authorized Miele Service Agent. When using this appliance in con - junction with a Turbobrush or ...

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Au moment d’utiliser un appareil électrique, il faut toujours observer des mesures de sécurité, y compris: LIRE TOUTES CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR L’UTILISATION AVANT D’UTILISER L’ASPIRATEUR POUR LA PREMIÈRE FOIS. VEUILLEZ CONSERVER CES INSTRUC...

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Afin de réduire les risques de choc électrique, cet appareil est muni d’une fiche polarisée (une des broches est plus large). Cette fiche ne peut être insérée dans une prise polarisée que d’une seule façon. Si vous ne pouvez pas insérer ...

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Ne pas utiliser l’aspirateur si le sac à poussière, le filtre à comparti - ment de poussière et le filtre d’échap - pement ne sont pas en place.Utiliser uniquement des sacs à poussière à double paroi, des filtres à compartiment de poussi...

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Connecting the extension tube ^ With the square hole facing the carry - ing handle, insert the extension tube into the top of the vacuum body.Gently turn the tube until it locks in place. ^ To remove the extension tube, press down on the locking butt...

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...the extension tube can also be used as a suction wand to extend the reach of the vacuum, making it easier to clean under furniture. Connecting the rug and floor tool ^ Insert the lower tube of the vacuum into the floor brush and gently turn until ...

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The vacuum cleaner includes the fol - lowing accessories: a Accessory clip (standard on some models) b Crevice tool c Upholstery nozzle d Filter frame The filter frame is only included with models that come with the "ACTIVE air clean" or &q...

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Crevice tool For vacuuming in crevices, corners and narrow places. Upholstery nozzle For cleaning upholstery, mattresses, cushions, curtains, etc. Included accessories 15 ...

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Unwinding the power cord The lower cord hook rotates. ^ Turn the cord hook so that the lower portion of the wound cord hangs free. The cord can now be easily removed and unwound. Adjusting the telescopic wand (depending on model) One piece of the tel...

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Turning the vacuum On and Off There are two slide switches located on the handle to turn the vacuum on or off easily whether the vacuum is used up - right or horizontally. Either of these slide switches can be used to operate the vacuum. Double slide...

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Setting the rug and floor tool for the type of floor being vacuumed The rug and floor tool has been de - signed to give excellent cleaning re - sults on either carpeted or smooth floor. For vacuuming carpets and rugs: ^ Set the selector to the g posi...

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There is a non-skid rubber bumper on the handle of the vacuum. This allows the vacuum to be leaned upright against a wall if desired. Before leaving the vacuum make sure it is turned off and leaning against the wall at a safe angle. To protect the br...

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, Turn off and unplug the vacuum before performing any maintenance work. The Miele Filtering System consists of the following three components. a Double layered dustbag b Dust compartment filter (for motor protection) c Exhaust filter Each of these f...

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Suction Level Indicator Only test the vacuum’s suction level indicator with the rug and floor tool attachment. Using any other attach - ment will give an inaccurate reading. ^ Set the suction power selector, (ac - cording to model), to the highest ...

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When should the dustbag and filters be changed? The Dustbag The dustbag should be changed when the red marker fills the suction level in - dicator window or when the bag is full. (Make sure the rug and floor tool is at - tached when testing the vacuu...

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Replacing the dustbag ^ Press the dust compartment release button and open the compartment lid. The dustbag has a built in flap that will automatically slide over the hole when the dustbag is removed to prevent any dirt from escaping. ^ Grasp the car...

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Replacing the dust compartment filter ^ Press the dust compartment release button and open the compartment lid. A dust compartment filter is included with every pack of genuine Miele dustbags. ^ Open the filter door and replace the used filter with a...

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Replacing the "SUPER air clean" filter ^ Press the release button for the ex - haust filter compartment lid on the rear of the vacuum and remove the lid. ^ Remove the used filter and replace it with a new one. ^ Place the locator pins on th...

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Replacing the "ACTIVE air clean" filter or the "HEPA" filter ^ Press the release button for the ex - haust filter compartment lid on the rear of the vacuum and remove the lid. ^ Write the date of the next scheduled filter change o...

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Changing the thread catcher pads The thread catcher pads on the bottom of the rug and floor tool and the uphol - stery nozzle should be replaced as soon as they appear to be worn. ^ Use a screwdriver as shown to re - move the thread catcher pads from...

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Depending on the model, one of the fol - lowing types of exhaust filters is in - cluded with your vacuum. a "SUPER air clean" b "ACTIVE air clean" or c "HEPA" All of the above filters are interchange - able. The differen...

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, Turn off the vacuum and unplug it from the outlet before performing any maintenance work. Vacuum and Accessories The vacuum cleaner and other plastic accessories can be cleaned with a damp cloth or a cleaner made espe - cially for plastics. , Never...

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Turbobrush Recommended for cleaning and restor - ing crushed pile on low-nap carpeting. The Turbobrush is mechanically driven by the suction power of the vacuum. Hand Turbobrush Recommended for vacuuming uphol- stery, mattresses, car seats, carpeted ...

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Smooth floorbrush A soft bristled floorbrush for cleaning tile, wood or other smooth floor sur - faces. Parquet brush (standard on some models) Special brush with real horsehair bris- tles for cleaning parquet floors, floor- boards and flooring susce...

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Canister vacuum accessories By attaching a hose to the extension tube of the vacuum, the upright vacuum can be used as a canister vacuum. This allows easy cleaning of taller items such as bookshelves, furniture, blinds, etc. Vacuuming inside closets ...

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Dusting brush For moldings and carved or ornate items. The head of the dusting brush swivels and can be turned to the angle best suited to the items being cleaned. Universal brush For cleaning books, shelves, etc. Accessory clip (standard on some mod...

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Radiator brush For cleaning radiators, narrow shelves, or crevices. ^ Attach the radiator brush to the crev - ice tool. Mattress brush For vacuuming mattresses and uphol- stery. Even deep crevices between mattresses can be vacuumed easily. Optional A...

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ACTIVE air clean filter (standard on some models) This special active charcoal filter ab - sorbs odors from the vacuumed dust. The "ACTIVE air clean filter" is used in place of the "SUPER air clean filter". There is no difference ...

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The vacuum turns itself off If the vacuum detects an airflow prob - lem, it will shut itself off in order to pre - vent the motor from over heating. This can occur anytime the airflow through the machine is impeded. A full or clogged dustbag, clogged...

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In the event of a problem that you can not easily fix yourself, please contact – your authorized Miele vacuum dealer or: – the nearest Miele Technical Service (see addresses and telephone num - bers on back cover) After sales service 37 ...

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Alteration rights reserved / 000 (S 140 - S157) 3301 These instructions are printed on 100% chlorine free paper and are completely biodegradable. ...