Miele S 711 Manual

Automatic setting
If the Automatic setting is chosen the
vacuum cleaner automatically adjusts
the suction power to suit the surface
being cleaned. This ensures the correct
power setting for the type of floor or
carpet being cleaned.
^Keep pressing the-control until the
Automatic setting is activated.
^Press the+control to de-activate the
Automatic setting.
,Do not use the Automatic setting
to vacuum lightweight materials or
curtains. These could be sucked in
and possibly damaged.
Opening the air inlet...

Blowing out
(depending on model)
The adapter is used to attach the
suction hose connector to the blower
connection socket so that the vacuum
cleaner can be used to blow out air,
e.g. for dusting off multi-layered
radiators and blowing dust out of
inaccessible corners so that it can be
vacuumed up. It can also be used to
blow out the suction hose if it gets
blocked.
^Press the release button for the dust
compartment lid and raise up the lid
up as far as it will go.
^Take out the exhaust filter or the...

Park system
A Park system has been designed for
conveniently parking the vacuum
cleaner during pauses.
^Fit the lower clip on the floorhead into
the slot on the back of the vacuum
cleaner from above (see illustration).
Switching on and off with the Park
system
(depending on model)
Parking the floorhead in this way whilst
vacuuming automatically switches off
the cleaner. Lifting the floorhead out of
the Park system switches the cleaner
on again.
If your vacuum cleaner is equipped
with + / - suction power...

,Always disconnect the vacuum
cleaner from the electrical supply for
maintenance work and for cleaning.
Switch off at the wall socket and
remove the plug.
The Miele filter system consists of three
filters.
–Dustbag
–Exhaust filter
–Dust compartment filter (for motor
protection)
These will need to be replaced from
time to time to ensure that your vacuum
cleaner performs efficiently.
To ensure that your vacuum cleaner
functions correctly, cleans
hygienically and gives you many
years of trouble-free...

When to change the dustbag
Change the dustbag when the colour
marker in the dustbag change indicator
fills the display.
Dustbags are designed for single
use only. Do not attempt to re-use
them as suction would be reduced.
Checking the dustbag change
indicator
^Attach the standard floorhead to the
suction tube. Do not use any of the
other floorheads or attachments as
they will cause the dustbag change
indicator to give a false reading.
^Switch the vacuum cleaner on and
turn the rotary selector (if...

Replacing the dustbag
^Press the release button for the dust
compartment lid and raise the lid as
far as it will go.
^To remove the dustbag hold the bag
by the collar and pull it out of its
holder.
The dustbag has a closing flap which
closes automatically when the dustbag
is removed to prevent any dust
escaping.
It can then be disposed of with the
normal household waste as long as it
has only been used for vacuuming up
normal household dust.
Do not unfold the new bag when you
take it out of the packet....

When to change the exhaust
filter
Depending on model your vacuum
cleaner will be fitted as standard with
one of the following exhaust filters:
aa SUPER air clean filter,
ban ACTIVE air clean filter or
can ACTIVE HEPA filter
Replace the SUPER air clean filter
every time you start a new packet of
dustbags. A SUPER air clean filter is
supplied with every packet of Miele
dustbags.
Replace the ACTIVE air clean or the
ACTIVE HEPA filter
approx. once a year. It should be
replaced sooner if it is obviously...

Exhaust filter change indicator
Some models are equipped with an
exhaust filter change indicator (Re-set
button7) which is designed for the
change cycle of an ACTIVE air clean or
an ACTIVE HEPA filter.
The indicator lights up after approx. 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 up.
However, the suction power will be
reduced as will the effectiveness of the
filter if it is not replaced in good...

Replacing the "SUPER air
clean" filter
^Open the dust compartment lid.
^Release the filter grille and raise it
upwards. Grasp the used SUPER air
clean filter by the clean, unsoiled
section (see arrow) and take it out.
^Replace it with a new SUPER air
clean filter. It can be inserted either
way up.
^
Lower and secure the filter grille back
in place.
^
Close the dust compartment lid
firmly.
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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.
^To insert the new filter, fit it so that it
engages at the back and then close
the catch.
^Close the dust compartment lid
firmly.
Resetting the Exhaust filter change
indicator
If your vacuum cleaner is equipped
with an exhaust filter change indicator
(Re-set button7), this needs to be
re-set each time the filter is replaced. To
do this the vacuum...