Miele S 512 Manual

Replacing the dustbag
^Open the dust compartment lid.
^ Grasp the collar by the two finger
holes and pull it out from the dustbag
holder.
The dustbag has a flap which closes
automatically when the dustbag is
removed to prevent any dust from
escaping.
^ Dispose the dustbag with the normal
household waste.
^ Insert a new dustbag and push the
card collar securely into the dustbag
holder as far as it will go. If it is not
inserted properly, the dust
compartment lid will not close.
^ Close the dust...

Replacing the exhaust filter
Depending on the model, the vacuum
cleaner will be equipped with one of the
following exhaust filters:
aSUPER air clean filter
b ACTIVE air clean filter
c ACTIVE HEPA filter
"SUPER air clean" filter
A SUPER air clean filter is supplied
with every box of Miele dustbags. It
should be replaced each time a new
box of bags is started.
"ACTIVE air clean" or the "ACTIVE
HEPA" filter
An ACTIVE air clean or ACTIVE
HEPA filter should be changed
approximately...

Exhaust filter change indicator
Some models are equipped with an
exhaust filter change indicator (Reset
button7) which is designed to alert
when to change the ACTIVE air clean
or  ACTIVE HEPA filter.
The indicator lights up after about 50
hours of operation, which is equivalent
to about a year of average use. The
vacuum cleaner can still be used with
the exhaust filter indicator lit. However,
the suction power will be reduced as
will the effectiveness of the filter if it is
not replaced.
Note: If a...

Replacing the "SUPER air
clean" filter
^Open the dust compartment lid.
^ Release the filter frame. Raise it up
and remove the filter.
^ Insert a new SUPER air clean filter. It
can be inserted with either side up.
^ Lower and secure the filter frame
back into place.
^ Close the dust compartment lid firmly
until it clicks into place.
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Replacing the "ACTIVE air
clean" filter and the "ACTIVE
HEPA" filter
^Open the dust compartment lid.
^ Release the catch and remove the
filter.
^ Insert the new filter so that it engages
at the back, then close the catch.
^ Close the dust compartment lid firmly
until it clicks into place.
Resetting the filter change
indicator
The filter change indicator (Reset
button 7) must be reset each time the
filter is replaced. To do this, the vacuum
cleaner must be plugged in.
^ Press the filter...

Replacing one type of filter
with another
Depending on the model, the vacuum
cleaner is fitted with one of the following
exhaust filters:
aSUPER air clean
b ACTIVE air clean
c ACTIVE HEPA
Please note
1. If you wish to replace the aSUPER
air clean filter with the bACTIVE air
clean filter or the cACTIVE HEPA
filter, you must removethe filter frame*
before inserting the new type of filter.
2. If you use the exhaust filter ayou
have to insert it in the filter frame *.
* Filter frame - see Included...

When to change the dust
compartment filter (motor
protection)
Replace the dust compartment filter
every time you start a new box of
dustbags.
A dust compartment filter is supplied
inside each box of Miele dustbags.
Replacing the dust
compartment filter (motor
protection)
^Open the dust compartment lid.
^ Open the filter frame, remove the old
filter and replace with a new one.
^ Close the filter frame.
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When to change the thread
catcher pads
(Floor brush only)
Check the thread catchers on the
suction inlet of the floor brush, as well
as those on the upholstery nozzle, from
time to time.
Replace the thread catchers if the pile
is worn.
Replacing the thread catchers
^ Use a knife or similar object to
remove the thread catchers from the
slots.
^ Insert the new thread catchers.
Servicing the floor roller
^Use a coin to release the roller pin
and pull out the pin.
^ Take out the roller.
Remove all threads,...

,Turn off the vacuum and unplug
it from the outlet before performing
any maintenance work.
Vacuum cleaner and accessories
External surfaces of the vacuum
cleaner and accessories can be
cleaned with a slightly damp cloth or
with a cleaner specifically for plastics.
,Do not use abrasive, glass or all-
purpose cleaners! They will damage
the surface.
Dust compartment
The dust compartment can, if
necessary, be cleaned using another
vacuum, a drycloth or brush.
Monitor the dustbag change indicator
and inspect...

Overheating
Some models have a warning light
,which comes on to indicate
overheating.
A temperature limiter automatically
turns the vacuum cleaner off if it gets
too hot. This can occur if large articles
block the suction wand or if 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.
^ Turn off the vacuum cleaner using the
On/Off switch.
^ After removing the cause of
overheating, wait 20 - 30 minutes so
the...