Miele S 163 Manual

							There is a non-skid rubber bumper on
the vacuum handle. 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 a wall at a safe angle.
To protect the bristle rings on the rug
and floor tool, we suggest hanging the
vacuum on a wall hook by using the
hole located on the bottom of the
handle.
Parking and storing the vacuum cleaner
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							,Turn off and unplug the vacuum
before performing any maintenance
work.
The Miele filter system consists of the
following components :
aDouble layered dust bag
bDust compartment filter (motor
protection)
cExhaust filter
Each of these filters must be changed
periodically to maintain the vacuum
cleaner’s efficiency.
For best results, only use genuine
Miele filters and double-layered
dustbags, typeK/K.
,Technical failures and damage
from the use of substitute, inferior
dustbags and filters will void any
product warranty.
Different types of exhaust filtersc
Your model can have either:
aSUPER air clean filter
bACTIVE air clean filter
cHEPA filter
Maintenance and care
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							Dustbag change indicator
This indicator shows when the dustbag
needs to be changed.
Only test with the rug and floor tool,
since other accessories can affect
the function of the dustbag change
indicator.
^Set the suction power selector (if
present) to the highest setting and
close the air inlet valve.
^Lift the rug and floor tool off the floor.
^The dustbag should be changed if
the red marker completely fills the
indicator window, even if the dustbag
is not completely full.
The indicator measures the airflow
through the dustbag.
Vacuuming up even a small bit of fine
dust such as flour, ash or powder can
cause enough of a drop in airflow to
cause a full bag indication, even
though the dustbag appears almost
empty. In this instance the dustbag
must be changed as suction power is
reduced when the pores of the dustbag
are blocked.
On the other hand, the bag may be
bulging with carpet lint or pet fur yet the
suction power may still be high enough.
The dustbag should be changed.
Either of these extremes can occur
during normal use. The dustbag
change indicator is designed for a
mixture of carpet lint, pet fur, hair, sand,
etc. vacuumed during normal
household cleaning.We recommend
1. If you vacuum a lot of fine dust or
sand:
^Change the dustbag as soon as the
red marker fills the indicator window,
even if the bag is not full.
2. If you vacuum a lot of hair, pet fur or
loose carpet lint, the indicator will
show only reduced suction when in
fact the bag is full.
^
Change the dustbag as soon as it
physically full, even if the dustbag
change indicator shows that it is not.
Maintenance and care
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							When to replace the dustbag
and filters
Dustbag
The dustbag should be changed when
the red marker fills the dustbag change
indicator window or when the bag is
full. (Make sure the rug and floor tool is
attached when testing the vacuum’s
suction.)
Miele dust bags are disposable and
made to be used once. Do not
attempt to reuse.
Dust compartment filter (motor
protection)
The dust compartment filter should be
changed whenever a new box of
genuine Miele dustbags is opened.
A dust compartment filter is included
with every box of Miele dustbags.Exhaust filter
(see Exchanging exhaust filters to
determine which filter is included in
your vacuum)
SUPER air clean filter
Change the filter each time you open a
new box of genuine Miele dustbags.
A SUPER air clean filter is included in
every box of Miele dustbags.
ACTIVE air clean filter
About once a year or as soon as the
filter no longer absorbs odors.  This
filter is sold separately.
HEPA Filter
About once a year or sooner if the
airflow is reduced to an inefficient level.
This filter is sold separately.
Where to purchase dustbags
and filters
Genuine Miele filters and TypeK/K
dustbags can be purchased from any
authorized Miele vacuum dealer.
Technical failures and damage from
the use of substitute, inferior
dustbags and filters will void any
product warranty.
Maintenance and care
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							Replacing the dustbag
^Press the dust compartment release
button and open the compartment
lid.
The dustbag has a flap that will
automatically slide over the hole when
the dustbag is removed to prevent any
dirt from escaping.
^Grasp the card collar and pull out
slightly to seal the bag before
completely removing it from the
dustbag holder.
Dispose the dustbag with the normal
household waste as long as it contains
only normal household dust.
Do not unfold the dustbag when taking
it out of the box. Keeping it folded will
prevent it from getting caught when the
dust compartment lid is closed.
^Insert the new dust bag as far as it
will go into the dustbag holder.
^Close the dust compartment lid
firmly. The dustbag will automatically
seat itself over the vacuum intake
tube inside of the compartment.
,If the dustbag is not inserted
correctly, or it is trapped between
the dust compartment lid and the
vacuum housing, the lid will not
close properly.
Do not attempt to force the lid shut!
Maintenance and care
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							Replacing the dust
compartment filter (motor
protection)
^Press the dust compartment release
button and open the compartment
lid.
A dust compartment filter is included in
every box of genuine Miele dustbags.
^Open the filter frame, remove the old
filter and replace with a new one.
^Snap shut the filter frame and close
the dust compartment lid firmly.
Maintenance and care
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							Replacing the "SUPER air
clean" filter
^Press the release button for the
exhaust filter compartment on the
rear of the vacuum and remove the
lid.
^Remove the filter at the clean space
(see arrow) and replace it with a new
one.
^
Place the locator pins on the bottom
of the lid into their respective notches
and close the lid.
Maintenance and care
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							Replacing the "ACTIVE air
clean" filter or the "HEPA" filter
^Press the release button for the
exhaust filter compartment lid on the
rear of the vacuum and remove the
lid.
^Remove the used filter and replace it
with a new one.
^Write the date of the next scheduled
filter change on the label of the new
filter.
^
Place the locator pins on the bottom
of the lid into their respective notches
and close the lid.
Maintenance and care
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							Replacing the thread catcher
pads
The thread catcher pads on the bottom
of the rug and floor tool and the
upholstery nozzle should be replaced
as soon as they appear worn.
^Use a screwdriver to remove the
thread catcher pads from the slots.
^Press the new thread catchers into
the slots.
New thread catcher pads can be
purchased from any authorized Miele
vacuum dealer.
Maintenance and care
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							Depending on your model the vacuum
cleaner is fitted with one of the following
exhaust filters.
aSUPER air clean
bACTIVE air clean
cHEPA
All of the above filters are
interchangeable.
The filters have different features, see
Optional accessories.
When changing a filter
1. If you wish to replace the SUPER air
clean filterawith an ACTIVE air clean
filterbor a HEPA filterc, it is essential
that youremovethe filter grille before
fitting the new type of filter.
2. If you wish to replace filterborcfor
filtera, the filter frame must be installed
on the rear of the exhaust filter
compartment lid.
Removing or inserting the filter frame
^
Grasp the sides of the filter frame at
the locations shown in the picture
and squeeze. The frame can now be
inserted or removed.
Exchanging exhaust filters
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