Miele S 711 Manual

Replacing one type of filter
with another
Depending on model your vacuum
cleaner will be fitted as standard with
one of the following exhaust filters:
aSUPER air clean,
bACTIVE air clean or
cACTIVE HEPA
Please note
1. If you wish to replace the SUPER air
clean filterawith an ACTIVE air clean
filterbor an ACTIVE HEPA filterc, it is
essential that youremovethe filter
grille*before fitting the new type of
filter.
2. If you wish to replace the ACTIVE air
clean filterbor the ACTIVE HEPA filter
cwith a SUPER...

When to change the dust
compartment filter (motor
protection)
Replace the dust compartment filter
every time you start a new packet of
dustbags.
A dust compartment filter is supplied
with every packet of Miele dustbags.
To replace the dust
compartment filter
^Open the dust compartment lid.
^Unclip the filter frame, remove the old
filter and replace with a new one.
^Close the filter frame.
Maintenance and care
32 

When to change the thread
lifters
The thread lifters on the suction inlet to
the floorhead and upholstery nozzle
can be replaced.
Check them from time to time and
replace them if the pile has worn down.
To replace the thread lifters
^Use a knife or similar object to
remove them from the slots.
^Fit the new thread lifters.
If threads or hair have wound round
the bearing on the floorhead roller:
aUse a coin to release the roller pin
(bayonet connection) and pull out
the pin.
bTake out the roller.
Remove...

,Always disconnect the vacuum
cleaner from the electricity supply
for maintenance work and for
cleaning. Switch off at the wall
socket and remove the plug (pull on
the plug, not the cable).
Vacuum cleaner and accessories
External surfaces of the vacuum
cleaner and of the accessories can be
cleaned with a dry cloth or a slightly
damp cloth or with a proprietary
cleaner suitable for plastic.
E-Cloth
A microfibre E-Cloth is available from
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department,
Part Number 98013530, which is...

The vacuum cleaner has switched
itself off automatically
A temperature limiter switches the
vacuum cleaner off automatically if it
gets too hot. Some models also have a
warning light,which comes on to
indicate that it has overheated.
Overheating can occur if, for instance,
large articles block the suction tube or
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...

In the event of a fault that you cannot
easily remedy, please contact
–your Miele Dealer, or
–the Miele Service Department
(see back cover for contact details).
When contacting your Dealer or the
Miele Service Department, please
quote the model and serial number of
your appliance. This information is
given on the data plate.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded for
training purposes.
After sales service
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Certain models are supplied as
standard with one or more of the
following accessories:
Important: please observe the
flooring manufacturer’s cleaning and
care instructions.
Electrobrush SEB 216-2
Models designed to take an
Electrobrush have a release button on
the cover cap to the connection socket.
If there is no release button on this cover
cap an Electrobrush cannot be fitted.
The Electrobrush is particularly suitable
for intensive vacuuming of carpets
which are subject to hard wear. It is
very...

Turbobrush
The Turbobrush is particularly suitable
for vacuuming cut pile carpeting. The
brush is operated by the suction power
of the vacuum cleaner. It has a rotating
brush and is very effective at picking
up thread, hairs and fluff.
ALLERGOTEC floorhead
The level of cleanliness of the floor
shows in a colour traffic light display
when vacuuming. The ALLERGOTEC
floorhead is designed specially for the
daily hygienic cleaning of all floor
surfaces.
Hard floor brush
This brush is designed for use on hard...

Parquet floor brush
This brush has natural bristles and is
designed for use on parquet floors and
other surfaces which are susceptible to
scratching such as laminate flooring.
Universal brush
For dusting books, shelves, etc.
Dusting brush with natural bristles
This brush is suitable for particularly
delicate objects.
Optional accessories
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Radiator brush
(can only be used if attached to the
crevice nozzle)
For cleaning radiators, narrow shelves
and crevices.
Crevice nozzle (300 mm)
For cleaning in folds, crevices or
corners.
MicroSet
This set is specially designed for
cleaning small objects and difficult to
reach areas (such as PC keyboards,
stereo equipment, intricately carved
furniture and ornaments, models etc).
It consists of:
–
Micro-hose with combination nozzle
(crevice nozzle and dusting brush)
–
Micro-dusting brush
–
Micro-crevice...