Miele S 388 Bedienungsanleitung

Operating instructions

Vacuum cleaners

S 360 - S 388

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage

to the appliance, it is essential to read these

instructions before using it for the first time.

These operating instructions apply to standard

models S 360 - S 388 as well as to other

S 300 series vacuum cleaners which are

distinguished by names rather than numbers. M.-Nr. 07 324 010

en-GB

Caring for the environment

Description of the appliance

Warning and Safety instructions

Preparing for use

Accessories supplied

Using the accessories

Floorhead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Crevice nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Dusting brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Upholstery nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Operation

Unwinding and rewinding the mains cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Regulating the suction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Opening the air inlet valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Park system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Transportation and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Dustbag change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Maintenance and care

When to change the dustbag and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Purchasing new dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Ordering the correct dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

To replace the dustbag and filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Changing the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cleaning and care

Problem solving guide / After sales service

Optional accessories

Electrical connection for the UK

Contents

Disposal of packing material

The transport and protective packing

has been selected from materials which

are environmentally friendly for disposal

and can normally be recycled.

Ensure that any plastic, wrappings,

bags etc. are disposed of safely and

kept out of the reach of babies and

young children. Danger of suffocation.

Rather than just throwing these

materials away, please recycle them.

Disposing of the dustbag and

filters

These are made from environmentally

friendly materials, and can be disposed

of with the normal household waste, as

long as they have been used

exclusively for general household dust.

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances

often contain materials which, if

handled or disposed of incorrectly,

could be potentially hazardous to

human health and to the environment.

They are, however, essential for the

correct functioning of your appliance.

Please do not therefore dispose of it

with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local

community waste collection / recycling

centre or ask your Dealer for advice.

Ensure that it presents no danger to

children while being stored for

disposal.

Caring for the environment

Some models are supplied with a Miele Electrobrush or Turbobrush as standard

(not illustrated). These brushes are supplied with their own operating instructions.

Description of the appliance

aMains cable with plug (plug varies depending on country)

bPark system

cCable rewind

dSuction power selector *

eOverheating warning light *

fOn / Off switch

gExhaust filter *

hDustbag change indicator

iRelease button for accessories compartment

jHand piece

kAir inlet valve

lLocking button

mTelescopic tube *

nHose connector

oDust compartment lid catch

pSlide control *

qDust compartment filter (for motor protection)

rDustbag

sSocket for Electro brush *

tFloorhead

uCarrying handle

vParking attachment

The illustration shows the maximum number of features available on these Miele

vacuum cleaners.

Those features marked *depend on the model and may vary or not be available

on your model.

Description of the appliance

This vacuum cleaner meets statutory

safety requirements. Improper use

can, however, lead to personal injury

and material damage.

To avoid the risk of accidents and

damage to the vacuum cleaner,

read these instructions carefully

before using it for the first time. They

contain important notes on its safety,

operation and maintenance.

Keep these instructions in a safe

place and ensure new users are

familiar with the content. Pass them

on to any future owner.

Always disconnect the vacuum

cleaner from the mains supply when

you have finished using it, as well as

for maintenance work and cleaning.

Switch it off at the wall socket and

unplug it. If using the ACCU NOVA

powerbrush, switch this off as well.

Correct application

~This vacuum cleaner must only be

used for domestic household purposes

to vacuum dry floor surfaces. Do not

use on people or animals.

Any other usage, modification or

alteration is at the owner's risk and

could be dangerous.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable

for damage resulting from improper or

incorrect use of the appliance.

~This vacuum cleaner is not intended

for use by persons (including children)

with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities, or lack of

experience or knowledge, unless they

are supervised whilst using it or have

been shown how to use it correctly by a

person responsible for their safety.

Safety with children

~This vacuum cleaner is not a toy! To

avoid the risk of injury do, keep children

well away, and do not allow them to

play with it or to use the controls.

Supervise children whilst you are using

it.

~Older children may only use the

vacuum cleaner if its operation has been

clearly explained to them, and they are

able to use it safely, recognising the

dangers of incorrect use.

Technical safety

~Ensure that the connection data on

the data plate (voltage and frequency)

match the mains electricity supply. It is

essential that they match to avoid

damage to the appliance.

~The plug must be fitted with a 13 A

fuse (UK).

~Before using the vacuum cleaner,

check for any signs of damage. Do not

use a damaged appliance: it could be

dangerous.

~The socket on the vacuum cleaner

(depending on model) must only be

used for the Miele Electrobrush

specified for use with this appliance.

Warning and Safety instructions

~There is a metal inlay underneath

the handle which is designed to avoid

the unpleasant effects of electrostatic

discharges. Please make sure that you

keep your hand in constant contact with

this metal strip during vacuuming.

~Do not pull or carry the vacuum

cleaner by the cable and be careful not

to damage the cable when withdrawing

the plug from the socket.

–Keep the cable away from sharp

edges and do not let it be squashed,

for example, under a door.

– Avoid running the vacuum cleaner

over the cable.

This could damage the cable, plug or

socket and pose a safety hazard. The

appliance must not be used if any of

these have suffered damage.

~If the cable is damaged it must be

replaced together with a complete

cable rewind. For safety reasons this

must only be done by the Miele Service

Department or a Miele authorised ser-

vice technician.

~While the vacuum cleaner is under

guarantee, repairs should only be

undertaken by a service technician

authorised by Miele. Otherwise the

guarantee will be invalidated.

~Repairs should only be carried out

by a Miele authorised service

technician. Repairs and other work by

unqualified persons could be

dangerous. The manufacturer cannot

be held liable for unauthorised work.

~It is important to switch the vacuum

cleaner off before changing over

accessories and floorheads, especially

an Electro- or Turbobrush.

~Do not let the vacuum cleaner get

wet. Clean only with a dry cloth or

slightly damp cloth when disconnected

from the mains supply. If moisture gets

into the appliance, there is a risk of

electric shock.

Correct use

~To avoid the risk of damage, do not

use the vacuum cleaner without the

dustbag, dust compartment filter and

exhaust filter in place. Otherwise it

could get damaged.

~If a dustbag is not inserted, the dust

compartment cover does not normally

close. Do not force it.

~Do not vacuum up any water, liquid

or damp dirt. This will cause major

faults and could seriously impair the

functioning and electrical safety of the

appliance. Wait until any freshly

cleaned or shampooed carpets or floor

coverings are completely dry before

attempting to vacuum.

~Do not vacuum toner dust. Toner,

such as that used in printers and

photocopiers, can conduct electricity.

The filter system in the vacuum cleaner

may not filter it completely, causing the

toner to be blown back into the room by

the fan.

~Do not vacuum up anything which

has been burning or is still glowing e.g.

cigarettes, ashes or coal, whether

glowing or apparently extinguished.

The cleaner might catch fire.

Warning and Safety instructions

~Do not vacuum up any inflammable

or combustible liquids or gases and do

not vacuum in areas where such

substances are stored. The cleaner

might explode.

~Do not vacuum up items which are

heavy, hard or have sharp edges. They

could cause a blockage and damage

the appliance.

~Floor attachments, accessories and

tubes must not be used at head level to

avoid the risk of injury, e.g. to eyes and

ears.

~Monitor the change dustbag

indicator and change the dustbag if

necessary. Check the exhaust and dust

compartment filters at the same time

and change them too if necessary. A

full bag or blocked filter will reduce the

suction power of the cleaner. A

temperature limiter switches the

vacuum cleaner off automatically if it

gets too hot. See "Problem solving

guide".

Accessories

Miele accessories including

floorheads, filters and dustbags are

available to order from your Dealer,

the Miele Spare Parts Department or

via the internet on

www.miele-shop.com.

~The Miele Electrobrush is a motor

driven accessory for use only with Miele

vacuum cleaners. The cleaner must not

be used with an electrobrush produced

by another manufacturer.

~To avoid the risk of injury when

vacuuming with a Miele Electrobrush or

Turbobrush, do not touch the rotating

roller brush.

~It is not advisable to vacuum directly

with the handle, i.e. without an

accessory attached as the rim could

get damaged and you could hurt

yourself on sharp edges.

~Miele vacuum cleaner bags are

disposable and intended to be used

only once. Do not attempt to re-use.

Blocked pores reduce the efficiency of

the cleaner.

~To ensure safety only use genuine

Miele dustbags, filters and accessories.

This will ensure optimum performance

of the appliance throughout its life.

~Do not use aroma capsules if your

cleaner is fitted with an ACTIVE HEPA

filter or an Active Air Clean filter. The

active charcoal layer in the filter will

absorb the aroma from the capsules

rendering them ineffective.

The manufacturer cannot be held

liable for damage caused by

non-compliance with these Warning

and Safety instructions.

Warning and Safety instructions

Attaching the suction hose

^Insert the hose connector into the

suction socket until it clicks into

position.

To remove the suction hose

from the cleaner

^Press the release buttons at the side

of the hose connector and lift the

hose from the socket.

Connecting the suction hose

and the suction tube

^Fit the hand piece of the suction hose

into the suction tube and turn

clockwise or anti-clockwise until they

lock together with a click.

^To release the hand piece from the

suction tube press the locking button

(see arrow) and pull the hand piece

away from the suction tube.

Preparing for use

Connecting the suction tube

sections

(depending on model)

Both sections of the suction tube have

locating arrows marked on them. When

connecting the two sections, ensure

that the two arrows point towards each

other.

Adjusting the telescopic

suction tube

(depending on model)

One part of the telescopic tube is

packed inside the other and can be

adjusted to suit your height for

comfortable vacuum cleaning.

^Press the telescopic tube release

button (see arrow) to release the

tubes and adjust to the required

height.

Preparing for use

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