Miele S 711 Manual

							Attaching the floorhead
^Push the suction tube into the
floorhead and turn it clockwise or
anti-clockwise until it clicks into
position.
^To release the floorhead from the
suction tube, press the locking button
(see arrow) and pull the suction tube
away from the floorhead.
The floorhead can be used for all
normal cleaning of carpets and rugs.
It can also be used with the brush
protruding to vacuum hard flooring. For
hard flooring, such as stone and
parquet, we recommend using one of
the special Miele floor brushes (see
Optional accessories).
It is also important to observe the
flooring manufacturer’s cleaning and
care instructions.
Vacuum carpets and rugs with the
brush retracted:
^
Press the foot switch to the
ö
position.
Clean hard flooring which is not
susceptible to scratching with the brush
protruding:
^
Press the foot switch to the
ä
position.
Electrobrush / Turbobrush
Some models may be supplied as
standard with an Electrobrush or a
Turbobrush in addition to the normal
floorhead (see Optional accessories).
Please refer to the separate operating
instructions supplied with these brushes
for instructions on use and maintenance.
Preparing for use
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							Accessories supplied
Other tools, in addition to the
floorhead(s), are supplied with the
vacuum cleaner to help deal with
various types of cleaning.
aCrevice nozzle
bCrevice nozzle extension (depending
on model)
cDusting brush
dUpholstery nozzle
eFilter grille
The filter grilleeis supplied separately
in the box only with those models which
are fitted with an ACTIVE air clean or
ACTIVE HEPA exhaust filter as stan-
dard. The filter grille is required if you
wish to replace one of these filters with
a SUPER air clean filter.
Adapter and blower
connection socket
(depending on model)
The adapter and blower connection
socket enable the vacuum cleaner to
be used for blowing out air, e.g. for
dusting off multi-layered radiators and
blowing dust out of inaccessible
corners (see Operation - Blowing out).
Preparing for use
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							To open the accessories
compartment
^Press the release button and the lid
will open.
^Take out the accessory you require.
^Press down firmly on the lid to close
it.
S 812 - S 849 series accessories
compartment
The extension for the crevice nozzle is
located in the compartment underneath
the crevice nozzle.
Preparing for use
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							The different tools can either be fitted to
the hand-piece or, as required, to the
suction tube.
Floorhead
For general use and also for cleaning
stairs.
Crevice nozzle
For cleaning in folds, crevices or
corners.
Crevice nozzle extension
(depending on model)
This accessory can be used to extend
the length of the crevice nozzle. Further
length is provided by pulling out the
inner section.
^
Press the locking button to pull the
extension piece out or to push it in.
Using the accessories
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							Dusting brush
For cleaning skirting boards, ornate or
carved articles, etc. The head of the
dusting brush can be swivelled to attain
the best cleaning position.
Upholstery nozzle
For cleaning upholstery, mattresses,
cushions, curtains, covers etc.
Using the accessories
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							Unwinding and rewinding the
mains cable
Unwinding
^Hold the plug and unwind cable to
the required length:
–S 560 - S 578: max. approx. 6.5 m
–S 711 - S 749: max. approx. 6.5 m
–S 812 - S 849: max. approx. 8.5 m
,If vacuuming for longer than 30
minutes, the mains cable must be
pulled out to its fullest extent.
Otherwise there is a danger of
overheating and damage.
Rewinding
^Switch off at the wall socket and
remove the plug.
^Press the rewind switch. The cable
will rewind automatically.
Auto-reverse
(depending on model)
To switch on this function, move the
slide switch to Auto-Reverse. When
this function is switched on the rewind
brake on the cable drum is released. It
pays out the exact amount of cable
required and gathers in excess cable
so that the cable automatically adjusts
itself to the distance between the
appliance and the wall socket.
Operation
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							Switching on and off
^Press the On-Off switch.
Vacuuming
^When vacuuming pull the cleaner
behind you on its wheels. You can
stand it upright for vacuuming stairs
and curtains etc.
,When vacuuming especially fine
dust, e.g. sawdust, sand, plaster,
flour, talcum powder etc.,
electrostatic charges build up
naturally. Under certain conditions
these charges will be released. To
avoid the unpleasant effects of these
discharges, a metal inlay has been
incorporated into the underside of
the handle.
Please make sure that you keep your
hand in constant contact with this
metal strip during vacuuming.
Operation
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							Regulating the suction
The suction power can be regulated to
suit the type of flooring. The higher the
wattage the more powerful the suction.
Reducing the suction power reduces
the amount of effort required to
manoeuvre the floorhead. Setting the
suction power selector according to the
degree of soiling and type of flooring
being cleaned will save energy. Smooth
or lightly soiled flooring is easily
cleaned using the Economy setting.
Fitted carpets and thick pile carpets
require the most powerful setting to
remove ingrained soiling.
Some models also have symbols on the
controls. The symbols indicate the type
of use the settings are suitable for.
a- curtains, lightweight fabrics
b- upholstery, cushions
c- thick pile carpets, rugs and
runners
d- for energy-saving daily use
e- lightly soiled textured carpets
f- textured hard flooring, and for
intensive cleaning of carpets
The controls vary from model to model.
These are described on the following
pages.
Operation
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							Rotary selector
^Turn the rotary selector manually to
the suction power setting you require.
Slide selector
^
Move the slide selector manually to
the suction power setting you require.
Operation
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							+ / - controls
Press the controls to select the suction
power you require.
^Press the
+control to select a higher
setting.
^Press the
-control to select a lower
setting.
When switched on the vacuum cleaner
operates at the power setting last used.
A single short press on the control
moves the suction power up or down
one setting at a time. If the control is
held down, the suction power setting
will automatically move through the
power settings until the control is
released.
+ / - controls with Automatic
setting
There are six power settings and an
Automatic setting available. The display
shows the power level in watts.
^
Press the+control to select a higher
setting.
^
Press the-control to select a lower
setting.
When switched on the vacuum cleaner
operates at the power setting last used.
A single short press on the control
moves the suction power up or down
one setting at a time. If the control is
held down, the suction power setting
will automatically move through the
power settings until the control is
released.
Operation
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