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 valve
Opening the air inlet valve reduces the
suction power quickly for brief periods,
e.g. to prevent damage to the fringes of
a rug when moving from cleaning a
carpeted floor to a rug, or to prevent
something being vacuumed up by
mistake.
^
Open the air inlet valve far enough to
reduce the suction power.
The floorhead will be easier to
manoeuvre. Close the valve up again
when you are ready to use full power
again.
Operation
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							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 filter
grille if this has been fitted and
replace with the blower connection
socket.
^Close the dust compartment lid.
^
Attach the adapter to the hose
connector.
^
Now open the accessories
compartment and insert the adapter
into the blower outlet.
After use, pull firmly on the adapter to
remove it from the hose connector.
Remove the blower connection socket
and refit the exhaust filter or filter grille.
Operation
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							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 selector
controls you can de-activate or activate
the Park system’s On-Off function.
^Switch the vacuum cleaner off with
the On-Off switch.
^
Press and hold the+and-controls in
and at the same time switch the
vacuum cleaner on with the On-Off
switch.
Transportation and storage
^
Stand the vacuum cleaner upright
when it is not being used and during
storage.
^
Fit both clips on the floorhead into the
two point holder on the side of the
cleaner.
This makes the cleaner easier to carry
or store.
Setting down, transportation and storage
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							,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 operation
please only use genuine Miele
approved dustbags and filters. The
use of non-Miele approved dustbags
and accessories could invalidate
your warranty and cause damage to
your product.
Purchasing new dustbags and
filters
Replacement dustbags and filters can
be obtained from your local Miele
Dealer or directly from the Miele Spare
Parts Department.
When ordering dustbags for your
vacuum cleaner ask for bags with the
code
–F/J/Mfor models S 560 - S 578 and
S 711 - S 749
–G/Nfor models S 812 - S 849.
Always quote the model number given
on the data plate located underneath
the appliance.
A SUPER air clean filter and a dust
compartment filter are supplied with
every packet of Miele dustbags.
If you wish to purchase exhaust filters
or dust compartment filters separately,
please quote the model number of your
appliance when ordering to ensure you
get the correct items.
You can replace the exhaust filter
supplied with the vacuum cleaner with
one of the other Miele exhaust filters if
you wish (see Replacing one type of
filter with another).
Maintenance and care
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							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 applicable)
to the highest power setting.
^Lift the floorhead off the floor a little. If
the red marker completely fills the
dustbag change indicator you should
replace the dustbag with a new one.How the dustbag change indicator
works
The indicator is designed to measure
the air permeability of a dustbag
containing common household dust.
Normal household dust would contain a
mixture of dust, hair, carpet fluff,
threads, grit etc.
However, if the vacuum cleaner has
been used to suck up fine dust, such
as plaster, brick dust, cement or flour,
the pores of the dustbag become
blocked very quickly. This affects the
air permeability of the bag and the
marker will indicate that the bag is full
even when it is not. If this happens you
must still change the dustbag because
suction power will be greatly reduced
by blocked pores in the dustbag.
If, on the other hand, you have
vacuumed up a lot of hair and carpet
fluff which typically contains a lot of air
the indicator may fail to react even
though the bag is full. You should still
change it!
Both these extremes can occur.
Maintenance and care
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							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. This way it will
not get trapped when you shut the dust
compartment lid again.
^
To insert a new dustbag, push the
collar securely into the frame as far
as it will go. Otherwise you will not be
able to shut the lid.
^
Close the dust compartment lid
firmly.
Maintenance and care
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							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 soiled
or no longer effective. Make a note of
the date on the filter.
See Accessories available as optional
extras for descriptions of these two
filters.
Maintenance and care
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							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 time.
The filter change indicator light will
have no significance if a SUPER air
clean filter (a) has been fitted, but
should still be re-set. The indicator light
will go out when it is pressed.
You can replace the exhaust filter
supplied with the vacuum cleaner with
one of the other Miele exhaust filters if
you wish (see Replacing one type of
filter with another).
Maintenance and care
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							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.
Maintenance and care
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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 cleaner must be
connected to the electricity supply.
^
Press on the filter change indicator
light until it goes out. The display is
now back in the starting position
again.
Maintenance and care
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