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Miele S 5981 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions

Vacuum cleaners
S 5981
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.
en - GB
These operating instructions apply to
standard model S 5981 and to
Special Edition models which are
distinguished by names rather than models.
M.-Nr. 07 176 000

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    - GB These operating instructions apply to standard model S 5981 and to Special Edition models which are distinguished by names rather than models. M.-Nr. 07 176 000...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment Guide to the appliance Warning and Safety instructions Preparing for use Accessories supplied Using the accessories supplied Mains cable ............17 Switching on and off .

  • Page 3: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of packing material Disposal of your old appliance The transport and protective packing Electrical and electronic appliances has been selected from materials which often contain materials which, if are environmentally friendly for disposal handled or disposed of incorrectly, and can normally be recycled.

  • Page 4: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance...
  • Page 5 Guide to the appliance a Hand piece b Suction power selector + / - c On/Off control for Electrobrush with LED d Stand-by button for pauses in vacuuming with LED e Display for power settings f Release button g Electro telescopic tube h Electro telescopic tube release button i Connection socket j Dust compartment release button...

  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and Safety instructions This appliance is not intended for This vacuum cleaner meets statutory use by persons (including children) safety requirements. Improper use with reduced physical, sensory or can, however, lead to personal injury mental capabilities, or lack of and material damage.
  • Page 7 Do not use the vacuum cable rewind. For safety reasons this cleaner if these parts show any sign of must only be done by the Miele Service damage. Danger of electric shock. Department or a Miele authorised ser- vice technician.
  • Page 8 Do not vacuum up any inflammable or combustible liquids or gases and do To avoid the risk of injury when not vacuum in areas where such vacuuming with a Miele Electrobrush or substances are stored. The cleaner Turbobrush, do not touch the rotating might explode.
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions Accessories Miele accessories including floorheads, filters and dustbags are available to order from your Miele retailer, the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet on www.miele-shop.com. It is not advisable to vacuum directly with the handle, i.e. without an...

  • Page 10: Preparing For Use

    Preparing for use Attaching the electro suction hose ^ Insert the hose connector into the socket until it clicks into position. Removing the electro suction hose from the cleaner ^ Press the release buttons at the side of the hose connector, and lift the hose from the socket.
  • Page 11 Preparing for use Connecting the handle to the electro-telescopic suction tube ^ Insert the handle into the electro-telescopic suction tube until it clicks into position. ^ To release the handle from the suction tube, press the locking button (see arrow) and pull the handle away from the suction tube.

  • Page 12: Using The Electrobrush

    Preparing for use Using the Electrobrush Important: please observe the flooring manufacturer's cleaning and care instructions. The Electrobrush is particularly suitable for intensive vacuuming of carpets which are subject to hard wear. It is very effective at removing deep seated dirt and preventing areas of frequent use being trodden into a path.
  • Page 13 For hard flooring, such as stone and parquet, we recommend using one of the special Miele floor brushes (see "Optional accessories"). Connecting the electro-telescopic suction tube and the standard floorhead...

  • Page 14: Accessories Supplied

    Accessories supplied The following accessories are supplied: a Crevice nozzle b Dusting brush with natural bristles c Upholstery nozzle To open the accessories compartment ^ Press the release button to open the accessories compartment lid. ^ Take out the accessory you require. ^ Press down firmly on the lid to close...

  • Page 15: Using The Accessories Supplied

    Using the accessories supplied Crevice nozzle For cleaning in folds, crevices or corners. Dusting brush with natural bristles For cleaning skirting boards, ornate or carved articles, etc. The head of the dusting brush can be swivelled to attain the best cleaning position.
  • Page 16 Using the accessories supplied Upholstery nozzle For cleaning upholstery, mattresses, cushions, curtains, covers etc. Floorhead For general use and also for vacuuming stairs. For safety reasons when vacuuming stairs it is best to start at the bottom of the stairs and move upwards.

  • Page 17: Use

    Mains cable Unwinding the cable ^ Pull out the mains cable to the required length (max. approx. 6.5 m). Warning: 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.

  • Page 18: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off ^ Step on the On/Off foot control s. The Standy-by indicator light on the cleaner and the LED on the handle will light up. ^ Press the stand-by button on the handle. The LED will go out, and the cleaner will switch itself on again at the last selected power level.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Suction Power

    Adjusting the suction power Use the + and - on the handle to regulate the suction 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.

  • Page 20: Switching The Electrobrush On And Off

    Vacuuming ^ When vacuuming, pull the cleaner behind you on its wheels. You can stand it upright for vacuuming stairs and curtains etc. Warning: When vacuuming especially fine dust, e.g. sawdust, sand, plaster, flour, talcum powder etc., electrostatic charges build up naturally.

  • Page 21: Setting Down, Transportation And Storage

    Setting down, transportation and storage Parking system (cannot be used with the SEB 236 Electrobrush) A parking system has been designed for conveniently parking the suction tube and floorhead during pauses. ^ Slot the floorhead into the parking attachment at the back of the vacuum cleaner.

  • Page 22: Transportation And Storage

    Setting down, transportation and storage Transportation and storage ^ Stand the vacuum cleaner upright when it is not being used and during storage. ^ Slot the floorhead downwards into one of the parking attachments on either side of the vacuum cleaner (the parking attachments cannot be used with the SEB 236 Electrobrush).

  • Page 23: Maintenance And Care

    Miele Spare Parts socket and remove the plug. Department (see back cover for contact details) or via the internet on The Miele filter system consists of three www.miele-shop.com. filters which must be replaced from time to time to ensure that your vacuum Ordering the correct dustbags cleaner performs efficiently.

  • Page 24: When To Change The Dustbag

    (see possible reasons for this below). Miele dustbags are disposable, and designed for single use only. Do not attempt to re-use them as suction would be reduced.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Dustbag

    Maintenance and care Replacing the dustbag ^ Press the release button for the dust compartment lid and raise the lid as far as it will go. The dustbag has a closing flap which closes automatically when the dust compartment lid is raised to prevent any dust escaping.

  • Page 26: When To Change The Dust Compartment Filter (For Motor Protection)

    You can replace the Active HEPA filter supplied with the vacuum cleaner with one of the other Miele exhaust filters if you wish (see “Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another”).

  • Page 27: Replacing The Active Hepa Filter

    Maintenance and care Replacing the Active HEPA filter Do not use more than one exhaust filter at a time. ^ Open the dust compartment lid. ^ Raise the filter and remove it. ^ Replace with a new filter, and push it down into place.

  • Page 28: Replacing One Type Of Exhaust Filter With Another

    The filter change indicator light is irrelevant if a Super Air Clean filter is being used, as long as it is replaced every time a new packet of Miele dustbags is started. The exhaust filter change indicator will go out when the reset button has been pressed.

  • Page 29: When To Change The Thread Lifters

    Press the bearing out, and remove. c Take out the roller. Remove any threads and hair, replace the roller and refit the bearing. Spare parts are available from your Miele dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department (see back cover for contact details).

  • Page 30: Cleaning And Care

    E-Cloth Warning: Always disconnect the A microfibre “E-Cloth” is available from vacuum cleaner from the electrical the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, supply for maintenance work and for which is suitable for cleaning surfaces cleaning. Switch off at the wall such as stainless steel, glass, plastic socket and remove the plug.

  • Page 31: After Sales Service

    After sales service In the event of a fault that you cannot easily remedy, please contact – your Miele Dealer – the Miele Customer Contact Centre (see back cover for address). Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to...

  • Page 32: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide The vacuum cleaner switches off automatically and the overheating warning light , comes on. A temperature limiter switches the vacuum cleaner off automatically if it gets too hot. The overheating warning light will then come on to indicate that it has overheated.

  • Page 33: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories Miele accessories including floorheads, filters and dustbags are available to order from your local Miele retailer, the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet on www.miele-shop.com. Important: please observe the flooring manufacturer's cleaning and care instructions. Certain models are supplied as stan-...
  • Page 34 Optional accessories SBB 235-3 Hard floor brush This brush is designed for use on hard flooring such as tiled or stone floors. Parquet 3 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.
  • Page 35 Optional accessories ALLERGOTEC 3 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. Universal brush For dusting books, shelves, etc. Mattress nozzle For cleaning upholstery, mattresses, cushions, curtains, covers etc.
  • Page 36 Optional accessories 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. Upholstery nozzle, 190 mm Extra wide upholstery nozzle, ideal for cleaning upholstery, mattresses and pillows quickly.
  • Page 37 Optional accessories Micro Set 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) –...
  • Page 38 Optional accessories Active Air Clean filter A special active charcoal filter, which removes odours coming from the dirt in the dustbag, keeping unpleasant smells to a minimum. The Active Air Clean filter replaces the filter fitted in the vacuum cleaner. Do not use aroma capsules in your cleaner with either an Active HEPA filter or an Active Air Clean filter.

  • Page 39: Electrical Connection For The Uk

    Electrical connection for the UK All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). The voltage and connected load are given on the data plate located underneath the vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 40 Alteration rights reserved / S 5981 / 4507 M.-Nr. 07 176 000 / 00...

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