Complete C3 Parquet - Aspirateur MIELE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Complete C3 Parquet MIELE

a) EN 60312-1 Vacuum cleaners for

household use - Part 1: Dry vacuum

cleaners - Methods for measuring the

b) EN 60704-2-1 Household and similar

electrical appliances - Test code for the

determination of airborne acoustical

noise - Part 2-1: Particular requirements

c) EN 60335-2-2 Household and similar

electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-2:

Particular requirements for vacuum

cleaner and water suction appliances

Nicht alle dem Staubsauger beiliegen-

Warning and Safety instructions 38

Guide to the appliance 46

Caring for the environment 48

Notes on the European Regulation (EU) No. 666/2013 50

Using the supplied accessories 52

Setting down, transportation and storage 57

Park system for pauses during vacuuming 57

Purchasing accessories 58

Removing the dustbag 59

When to replace the exhaust filter 60

Replacing the AirClean Plus50, Silence AirClean50, Active AirClean 50 and

HEPA AirClean50 exhaust filters 61

Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another 61

Maintenance indicator with reset button 61

When to replace the battery in the radio-control handle 62

How to change the battery in the radio-control handle 62

When to replace the battery in the LED handle 62

How to change the battery in the LED handle 63

Replacing the thread lifters 63

Cleaning and care 63

Problem solving guide 64

EU Conformity declaration 65

UK Conformity declaration 65

Warranty in the UAE 66

Optional accessories 66

Purchasing accessories 66

Electrical connection for the UK 68

Electrical connection AU, NZ 69en - Warning and Safety instructions

  WARNING AU/NZ! Keep batteries out of reach of

Coin or button batteries can cause severe or fatal injuries

within 2 hours of being swallowed or placed inside any

part of the body. Even flat batteries can still be danger-

ous. If you suspect a child has swallowed a battery or

placed a battery inside any part of their body, seek med-

ical advice immediately (Australia: Poisons Information

Centre, Tel. 13 11 26; NZ: National Poisons Centre, Tel.

0800 764 766). Examine devices and make sure the bat-

tery compartment is correctly secured, e.g. that the

screw or other mechanical fastener is tightened. Do not

use if compartment is not secure. Used batteries must

be kept away from children while awaiting disposal and

must be disposed of in a safe manner.en - Warning and Safety instructions

This vacuum cleaner conforms to current safety require-

ments. Inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and

Please read the operating instructions before using the

vacuum cleaner for the first time. They contain important

information on the safety, use and maintenance of the

vacuum cleaner. This will prevent both personal injury

and damage to the appliance.

In accordance with standard IEC60335-1, Miele ex-

pressly and strongly advises that you read and follow the

instructions in the “Connection” chapter as well as the

safety instructions and warnings.

Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused

by non-compliance with these instructions.

Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and

pass them on to any future owner.

Always disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the power

supply when you have finished using it, before changing

any accessories, as well as for maintenance work, clean-

ing and troubleshooting. Switch off at the wall socket

and unplug it.en - Warning and Safety instructions

 This vacuum cleaner is intended for cleaning flooring in

domestic households and similar residential environments.

This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for use on construction

 This vacuum cleaner can be used for all normal cleaning

of carpets, rugs and robust hard flooring.

 This vacuum cleaner is not intended for outdoor use.

 This vacuum cleaner is intended for use at altitudes of

up to 4000m above sea level.

 The vacuum cleaner must only be used to vacuum dry

floor surfaces. Do not vacuum people or animals. Any

other types of use, modifications or alterations are not per-

 The vacuum cleaner can only be used by people (includ-

ing children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, if they are

supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use

it in a safe way and understand and recognise the con-

sequences of incorrect operation.

Safety with children

 Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrap-

pings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and chil-

dren. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in

packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate.

 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from

the vacuum cleaner unless they are constantly supervised.en - Warning and Safety instructions

 Children aged 8 and older may only use the vacuum

cleaner without supervision if they have been shown how

to use it in a safe manner. Children must be able to under-

stand and recognise the possible dangers caused by in-

 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the

vacuum cleaner unsupervised.

 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the vacuum

cleaner and do not let them play with it.

 Models with LEDs or radio controls on the handle: Keep

batteries out of the reach of children.

 Before using the vacuum cleaner and its accessories,

check for any visible signs of damage. Do not use a dam-

 Compare the connection data on the data plate of the

vacuum cleaner (mains voltage and frequency) with that of

the mains electricity supply. This data must match exactly.

Without modifications, the vacuum cleaner is suitable for

 The mains electrical plug must be fitted with an appro-

 AU/NZ: The mains electrical outlet must be fitted with an

appropriate circuit breaker.en - Warning and Safety instructions

 Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous

power supply system or a power supply system that is not

synchronised with the mains power supply (e.g. island net-

works, back-up systems) is possible. A prerequisite for op-

eration is that the power supply system complies with the

specifications of EN50160 or an equivalent standard.

The function and operation of the protective measures

provided in the domestic electrical installation and in this

Miele product must also be maintained in isolated opera-

tion or in operation that is not synchronised with the mains

power supply, or these measures must be replaced by

equivalent measures in the installation. As described, for

example, in the current version of BS OHSAS 18001–2 ISO

 AU/NZ: Temporary or permanent operation with a self-

sufficient or non-mains synchronous energy supply system

(e.g. isolated networks, back-up systems) is possible. A re-

quirement for the operation is that the energy supply sys-

tem complies with all current local and national require-

ments that apply to stand-alone, solar and/or battery sys-

The protective measures provided in the domestic installa-

tion and in this Miele product must also be assured in their

function and operation in isolated operation or in non-

mains synchronous operation, or replaced with equivalent

measures in the installation.

 While the vacuum cleaner is under warranty, repairs

should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service

technician. Otherwise the warranty will be invalidated.en - Warning and Safety instructions

 Do not use the vacuum cleaner if the cable is damaged.

If the cable is damaged it must be replaced together with a

complete cable rewind. For safety reasons this must only

be done by Miele Service or a Miele authorised service

 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 get squashed, for example, under a

door. Avoid running the vacuum cleaner over the cable.

This could damage the cable, plug or socket. The appli-

ance must not be used if any of these have suffered dam-

 Repairs should only be carried out by a Miele authorised

service technician. Repairs and other work by unqualified

persons can cause considerable danger to users.

 Do not let the vacuum cleaner get wet. Clean only with a

dry cloth or slightly damp cloth when disconnected from

 To avoid the risk of damage, do not use the vacuum

cleaner without the dustbag, dust compartment filter and

exhaust filter in place.

 The dust compartment cover will not close without a

dustbag fitted. Do not force it.en - Warning and Safety instructions

 Before closing the dust compartment lid, make sure that

the dustbag has been inserted so that it has clicked into

 Do not vacuum up anything which has been burning or

is still glowing e.g. cigarettes, ashes or coal, whether glow-

ing or apparently extinguished.

 Do not use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum toner dust.

Toner, such as that used in printers and photocopiers, can

conduct electricity.

 Do not use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum up any water,

liquid or damp dirt. Wait until any freshly cleaned or sham-

pooed rugs or carpets are completely dry before attempt-

 Do not vacuum up any inflammable or combustible li-

quids or gases and do not vacuum in areas where such

substances are stored.

 Do not vacuum at head height and do not let the suction

get anywhere near a person's head.

 Important information on the handling of batteries (for

models with LEDs or radio controls on the handle):

- Do not short-circuit or recharge batteries, or throw them

- Disposing of batteries: Remove the batteries from the

handle and dispose of them in a municipal recycling fa-

cility. Do not dispose of batteries with normal household

waste.en - Warning and Safety instructions

Accessories and spare parts

 To avoid the risk of injury when vacuuming with a Miele

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 dam-

aged and you could hurt yourself on sharp edges.

 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance

when genuine Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty

components must only be replaced with genuine Miele re-

 Only use dustbags, filters and accessories bearing the

“ORIGINAL Miele” logo on the packaging. The manufac-

turer cannot otherwise guarantee the safety of the product.

 The packaging material protects the vacuum cleaner

from transport damage. We recommend you keep the

packaging for transport purposes.en - Guide to the appliance

Release catch for accessories compartment

Park system for pauses during vacuuming*

Park system for storage (on both sides of the vacuum cleaner)

Telescopic suction tube

Dust compartment lid release catch

Telescopic suction tube release mechanism

Standby button for short pauses in vacuuming*

Suction power selector buttons +/-*

Handle (some models have an air inlet valve in the handle)*

Maintenance indicator with reset button*

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

your vacuum cleaner.en - Caring for the environment

Disposing of the packaging

The packaging material is used for

handling and protects the appliance

from transport damage. The packaging

material used is selected from materials

which are environmentally friendly for

disposal and can generally be recycled.

Recycling the packaging material re-

duces the use of raw materials. Use

material-specific collection points for

valuable materials and take advantage

We recommend you keep the pack-

aging material for transport purposes.

Disposing of the dustbag and

Dustbags and filters are made from en-

vironmentally friendly materials, and can

be disposed of with the normal house-

hold waste, as long as they have been

used exclusively for general household

Disposing of your old appli-

Before disposing of your old appliance,

remove the dustbag and filters and dis-

pose of them with your household

Electrical and electronic appliances

contain many valuable materials. They

also contain certain materials, com-

pounds and components which were

essential for their correct functioning

and safety. These could be hazardous

to human health and to the environment

if disposed of with household waste or

if handled incorrectly. Please do not,

therefore, dispose of your old appliance

with household waste.

Instead, please make use of officially

designated collection and disposal

points to dispose of and recycle elec-

trical and electronic appliances in your

local community, with your dealer or

with Miele, free of charge. By law, you

are solely responsible for deleting any

personal data from the old appliance

prior to disposal. You are legally obliged

to remove any old batteries which are

not securely enclosed by the appliance

and to remove any lamps without des-

troying them, where this is possible.

These must be taken to a suitable col-

lection point where they can be handed

in free of charge. Please ensure that

your old appliance poses no risk to chil-

dren while being stored for disposal.en - Caring for the environment

Disposing of old batteries

In many cases, electrical and electronic

appliances contain batteries which

must not be disposed of with house-

hold waste after use. You are legally ob-

liged to remove any old batteries which

are not securely enclosed by the appli-

ance and take them to a suitable collec-

tion point (e.g. retailer) where they can

be handed in free of charge. Insulate

the metal contacts with adhesive tape

to prevent short circuits. Batteries may

contain substances which can be haz-

ardous to human health and the envir-

The labelling on the battery will provide

further information. For example, batter-

ies containing lithium are marked “Li-

ion”. The bin symbol with a cross

through it means that the batteries must

not be disposed of in household waste.

We are also required to inform you that

a bin with a cross through it which also

has one or more chemical symbols on it

indicates that the battery contains lead

(Pb), cadmium (Cd) and/or mercury

3E&G+J Old batteries contain valuable raw ma-

terials which can be recycled. Dispos-

ing of batteries separately makes them

easier to handle and recycle.en

Notes on the European Regu-

lation (EU) No. 666/2013

This vacuum cleaner is a domestic va-

cuum cleaner and is classified as a uni-

versal vacuum cleaner in accordance

with the above-mentioned regulation.

These operating instructions and addi-

tional information are available to down-

load from the Miele website at

The annual energy consumption stated

in the regulation describes the indicat-

ive annual energy consumption (kWh

per year), based on 50 cleaning cycles.

Actual energy consumption depends on

how the vacuum cleaner is used.

All tests and calculations were carried

out according to the following harmon-

ised standards applicable at the time in

due consideration of the published reg-

ulation guidelines of the European

Commission from September 2014:

a) EN60312-1 Vacuum cleaners for

household use – Part 1: Dry vacuum

cleaners – Methods for measuring the

b) EN60704-2-1 Household and similar

electrical appliances – Test code for the

determination of airborne acoustical

noise – Part 2-1: Particular requirements

for vacuum cleaners.

c) EN60335-2-2 Household and similar

electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-2:

Particular requirements for vacuum

cleaner and water suction appliances.

Not all floorheads and accessories sup-

plied with the vacuum cleaner are inten-

ded for intensive cleaning of carpets or

hard floors as described in the regula-

tion. The following floorhead and setting

were used to determine the values:

For energy consumption and cleaning

class on carpet and hard floors and

sound power level on carpet, the ad-

justable floorhead was used with the

brush retracted (press the foot-

The data given in the regulation refers

exclusively to the combinations and

settings of the floorhead on the different

floor surfaces described here.

Only original Miele dustbags, motor

protection filters and exhaust filters

were used for all measurements.

The illustrations referred to in the text

are shown on the fold-out pages at

the end of these operating instruc-

Attaching the suction hose

 Insert the hose connector into the

suction opening on the vacuum

cleaner until it clicks into position. To

do this, line up the guides on the two

 If you want to separate the pieces

again, press the release catches at

the side of the hose connector, and

pull the suction hose out of the suc-

Connecting the suction hose to the

 Insert the suction hose into the

handle until it clicks into position.

Connecting the handle to the suction

 Insert the handle into the suction tube

until it clicks into position. To do this,

line up the guides on the two pieces.

 To detach the handle from the suction

tube, press the release catch and pull

the handle out of the suction tube,

twisting it slightly as you do so.

Connecting the telescopic tube to

the floorhead (Fig. 05)

 Push the telescopic tube into the

floorhead and turn it clockwise or

anti-clockwise until it clicks into posi-

 To detach the floorhead from the suc-

tion tube press the release button

and pull the suction tube away from

the floorhead, twisting it slightly as

Inserting batteries into the LED

handle (Fig. 06+07)

(depending on model)

 Loosen the screw on the cover.

 Press in the sides of the cover to re-

lease the retainers and remove the

 Take out the battery holder and in-

sert the 3 batteries supplied. Make

sure the polarity is correct.

 Refit the battery holder. Arrows are

marked on the battery holder and

battery compartment as a fitting aid.

They should point in the same direc-

 Replace the cover and tighten the

screw back up again.

Activating the timestrip® filter

change indicator on the exhaust filter

Depending on the model, your vacuum

cleaner will be fitted as standard with

one of the following exhaust filters (Fig.

e HEPA AirClean50 (white)

If your vacuum cleaner is fitted with ex-

haust filter c, d or e, you need to activ-

ate the timestrip® filter change indic-

 Press the release catch in the re-

cessed grip for the dust compartment

lid and raise the lid as far as it will go

 Remove the indicator strip (Fig. 10).

 Press the timestrip® filter change in-

After approx. 10–15seconds, a thin red

line will appear in the left-hand side of

the display (Fig. 12).en

 Damage due to contamination in

the dust compartment

Large quantities of dust may enter

the dust compartment and damage

components if the dustbag has not

clicked into position.

Before closing the dust compartment

lid, make sure that the dustbag has

been inserted so that it has clicked

 Close the dust compartment lid se-

curely, making sure it clicks into posi-

tion. Take care not to trap the dust-

How the exhaust filter timestrip®

change indicator works

The exhaust filter timestrip® change in-

dicator shows the remaining functional

life of the exhaust filter. After approx. 50

operating hours the display will be com-

pletely filled with red (Fig. 13). 50 oper-

ating hours equates to approximately

Using the supplied accessories

For cleaning in folds, crevices or

For cleaning skirting boards, as

well as ornate, carved or particu-

larly delicate objects.

The head can be swivelled to ad-

For cleaning upholstery, mat-

tresses, cushions, curtains, etc.

Certain models are supplied as stand-

ard with a turbobrush which is not illus-

The turbobrush is supplied with its own

set of operating instructions.

Removing accessories (Fig. 15)

 Press the release button on the ac-

cessories compartment lid.

The accessories compartment will then

 Take out the accessory you require.

 Press down firmly on the lid to close

Adjusting the dusting brush integ-

rated in the Eco Comfort handle

Some models are equipped with an Eco

The dusting brush is suitable for vacu-

uming scratch-resistant surfaces, e.g.

keyboards or vacuuming up crumbs.

 Press the release button on the dust-

ing brush and push the brush out un-

til it clearly engages in position.

 When you have finished dusting

press the release button and push the

brush back into its original position

until it clicks into place.

Adjusting the telescopic suction

One part of the telescopic suction tube

is packed inside the other, and it can be

adjusted to suit your height for comfort-

 Grasp the release mechanism and

adjust the telescopic suction tube to

the required length.

Adjusting the floorhead

Depending on the model, your vacuum

cleaner will be fitted as standard with

one of the floorheads illustrated.

This vacuum cleaner can be used for

daily cleaning of carpets, rugs and ro-

Miele offers a range of other floorheads,

brushes and accessories for other types

of flooring and special applications (see

“Optional accessories”).

Please observe the flooring manu-

facturer’s cleaning and care instruc-

Clean even hard floors which are not

susceptible to scratching, as well as

flooring with gaps or deep crevices in it

with the brush protruding:

 Press the footswitch.

Vacuum carpets and rugs with the

 Press the footswitch.

If the suction power of the adjustable

floorhead seems too high, reduce the

suction until the floorhead is easier

to manoeuvre (see “Use” – “Regulat-

ing the suction power”).

Adjustable floorhead (Fig. 21)

The adjustable floorhead can also be

used for vacuuming the stairs.

 Risk of injury caused by falling

You may be injured if the vacuum

cleaner should fall from the stairs.

When vacuuming stairs, it is best to

start at the bottom of the stairs and

Unwinding the mains cable (Fig. 22)

 Pull the mains cable out to the re-

 Insert the plug into the socket.

 Risk of damage due to overheat-

The mains cable may overheat after

a long period of use.

If vacuuming for longer than

30minutes, the cable must be pulled

Rewinding the cable (Fig. 23)

 Switch off at the wall socket and un-

 Step briefly on the cable rewind foot-

The cable will then retract itself fully into

If you do not want the cable to retract

completely into the vacuum cleaner

you can stop it before it does. To do

this, take hold of the cable whilst re-

tracting it and give it a short pull when

you want the rewinding to end.

Switching on and off (Fig. 24)

 Press the On/Off footswitch.en

To regulate the suction power

The suction power can be regulated to

suit the type of flooring being cleaned.

Reducing the suction power reduces

the amount of effort required to man-

oeuvre the floorhead.

The vacuum cleaner has symbols on

the controls which indicate the type of

use the settings are suitable for.

The setting selected will light up yellow.

 Upholstery, cushions

 Cut pile carpets, rugs and run-

 Energy-saving vacuuming. This

setting is also very quiet

 Loop pile carpet and rugs

 Hard flooring and heavily soiled

When using the adjustable floorhead,

if the suction seems too high, reduce

the suction power until the floorhead

is easier to manoeuvre.

Depending on the model, your vacuum

cleaner will be fitted as standard with

one of the following suction power se-

- Footswitch with the option of select-

- Footswitch with Boost function

- Radio-control handle with Boost

Foot controls (Fig. 25)

The first time the vacuum cleaner is

switched on, the highest setting will be

selected automatically.

After that the vacuum cleaner will

switch on at the setting which was used

 Press the + foot control to select a

 Press the - foot control to select a

Footswitches with the option of se-

lecting interim suction power levels

Some models also offer the option of

selecting power levels in between the

standard 6 settings.

To activate this function

 Press the + footswitch until the max-

imum power level has been reached.

 Keep the – footswitch pressed until

the symbol for the lower power level

 Then release the footswitch.

You can also activate this function

from the lowest power level. To do so

press and hold the + footswitch, until

the symbol for the higher power level

To select an interim power setting

 Press the – or + footswitch until the

required power level has been

After a minute without touching a con-

trol, the suction power interim setting

will be saved to the next highest or low-

est setting. The flashing will stop.en

The next time the vacuum cleaner is

used it will switch on with the saved in-

terim suction power level.

This setting will be deleted if you then

select one of the standard 6 power

Footswitch with Boost function

Some models also feature a Boost

power function. This function uses in-

creased power for a short period for va-

cuuming both fine and coarse stubborn

 Press the + footswitch until the max-

imum power level has been reached.

 Then press the + footswitch again.

This activates the Boost function for 20

seconds. The Boost indicator will light

You now have the following options:

 Press the - footswitch before the 20

seconds have elapsed.

This switches the Boost function off

and activates maximum power.

 Press the + footswitch again once the

20 seconds have elapsed.

This activates the Boost function a

second time for 20 seconds. It can be

activated three times in a row. After

that, a pause of one minute is required

before reactivating it.

Using the Boost power level changes

the actual power consumption (see

“Notes on the European Regulation

(EU) No. 666/2013”).

Radio-control handle (Fig. 28)

When the vacuum cleaner is switched

on with the On/Off foot control , the

Standby indicator  on the vacuum

cleaner will light up yellow.

 Press the Standby button  on the

The Standby indicator  on the va-

cuum cleaner will go out.

The first time the vacuum cleaner is

switched on, the highest setting will be

selected automatically.

After that the vacuum cleaner will

switch on at the setting which was used

 Press the + button to select a higher

suction power level.

 Press the - button to select a lower

suction power level.

Radio-control handle with Boost

Some models also feature a Boost

power function. This function uses in-

creased power for a short period for va-

cuuming both fine and coarse stubborn

 Press the + control until the maximum

power level has been reached.

 Then press the + control again.

This activates the Boost function for 20

seconds. The Boost indicator on the va-

cuum cleaner will light up yellow

You now have the following options:

 Press the - control before the 20

seconds have elapseden

This switches the Boost function off

and activates maximum power.

 Press the + control again once the 20

seconds have elapsed

This activates the Boost function for an-

other 20 seconds. It can be activated

three times in a row. After that a pause

of one minute is required before reactiv-

Using the Boost power level changes

the actual power consumption (see

“Notes on the European Regulation

(EU) No. 666/2013”).

Opening the air inlet valve

(not on models with LEDs or radio con-

trols on the handle, or Eco Comfort

It is easy to reduce the suction power

for a short time, e.g. to prevent rugs or

other objects being sucked into the va-

 Open the air inlet valve on the handle

far enough to reduce the suction

The floorhead will be easier to man-

 When vacuuming, pull the cleaner be-

hind you on its wheels. You can stand

it upright for vacuuming stairs and

Interrupting operation (Fig. 28)

(for models with radio controls on the

The vacuum cleaner can be paused for

short breaks whilst vacuuming.

 Press the Standby button  on the

 The Standby button is designed

to pause the vacuum cleaner for

short periods of time whilst vacuum-

ing. Do not leave the vacuum cleaner

in Standby mode for long periods.

This can cause overheating and

An LED will indicate each time a button

is pressed on the handle.

At the end of the pause you can do one

 Press the Standby button  again to

switch the vacuum cleaner back on at

the setting you were using before

 Press the + button to switch the va-

cuum cleaner back on using the

highest power setting.

 Press the - button to switch the va-

cuum cleaner back on using the low-

Illuminating the work area (Fig. 31)

(for models with the LED handle)

Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with

an LED on the handle to illuminate the

 Press the  button on the LED

The lighting will switch itself off auto-

matically after approx. 30 seconds.en

Setting down, transportation

Park system for pauses during vacu-

The Park system allows you to conveni-

ently park the suction tube and floor-

 Slot the floorhead or floorbrush into

the parking attachment on the va-

If your vacuum cleaner is on a slop-

ing surface, e.g. a ramp, retract the

telescopic tube fully.

Park system On/Off switch

Some models are fitted with an On/Off

switch in the park system.

The vacuum cleaner switches off auto-

matically when the floorhead is slotted

into the park system with the park at-

tachment. When the floorhead is re-

moved the vacuum cleaner will switch

back on automatically and will operate

with the previously selected setting (not

applicable for models with radio control

Park system for storage(Fig. 33)

 Risk of electric shock from mains

The mains voltage is applied to the

appliance even if it is switched off.

After use, switch the appliance off at

the wall socket and unplug it.

 Stand the vacuum cleaner upright.

 Retract the telescopic tube fully.

 Slot the floorhead downwards into

one of the parking attachments on

the side of the vacuum cleaner.

This makes the vacuum cleaner easier

 Risk of electric shock from mains

The mains voltage is applied to the

appliance even if it is switched off.

Before carrying out any maintenance

work, switch the appliance off at the

wall socket and unplug it.

The Miele filtration system consists of 3

- Original Miele dustbag (type GN)

- Motor protection filter

- Original Miele exhaust filter

These accessories will need to be re-

placed from time to time to ensure that

your vacuum cleaner performs effi-

We recommend using only genuine

Miele accessories bearing the “ORI-

GINAL Miele” logo on the packaging.

Only these will guarantee the optimum

performance of your vacuum cleaner

and the best possible cleaning results.

Dustbags with the “ORIGINAL Miele”

logo on the packaging are not made

from paper or paper-based materials

and nor do they have a cardboard col-

lar. This is why Miele dustbags are

particularly long-lasting and reliable.

Please note that faults and damage

caused by use of accessories which

do not bear the “ORIGINAL Miele”

logo on the packaging are not covered

by the vacuum cleaner warranty.

Purchasing accessories

Original Miele accessories are available

from the Miele webshop, the Miele Cus-

tomer Service Department and from

Original Miele accessories are identified

by the “ORIGINAL Miele” logo on the

With 3D4U, Miele also offers free ac-

cessories to download for your 3D

printer (www.miele.com, Service,

Every packet of original Miele dustbags

contains 4 dustbags, one AirClean ex-

haust filter and one motor protection fil-

ter. Original Miele multipacks contain 16

dustbags, 4 AirClean exhaust filters and

4 motor protection filters (available de-

pending on country).

Original Miele exhaust filters can also

be purchased separately from the Miele

Customer Service Department or your

Miele dealer. Please quote the model

number of your vacuum cleaner when

ordering to make sure you get the cor-

rect filter. You can also order these fil-

ters via the Miele webshop.

Dustbag airflow indicator (Fig. 34)

Change the dustbag when the airflow

indicator turns red, or sooner if it is no

longer effective (see possible reasons

Blocked pores reduce the suction

power of the vacuum cleaner.

Dispose of the dustbag when it is full.

Do not attempt to re-use the dustbag.

To check the airflow indicator

 Attach the standard adjustable floor-

head to the vacuum cleaner.

 Switch the vacuum cleaner on and

select the highest power setting.

 Lift the floorhead off the floor a little.en

How the airflow indicator works

The airflow indicator is set for normal

household dust. This generally contains

a mixture of dust, hair, threads, carpet

However, if the cleaner has been used

to vacuum up fine dust, such as plaster,

brick dust, cement or flour, the pores of

the dustbag will become blocked very

This affects the air permeability of the

bag, and the marker will indicate that

the bag is “full” even when it is not. The

dustbag must be replaced if this is the

If, on the other hand, a large amount of

hair and carpet fluff which typically con-

tains a lot of air is vacuumed up, the in-

dicator may fail to react even though

the bag is full. You should still change it.

Both these extremes can occur.

Removing the dustbag (Fig. 35)

 Press the release catches at the side

of the hose connector and pull the

hose out of the suction opening (Fig.

 Lift the release catch for the dust

compartment lid and raise the lid as

far as it will go (Fig. 09).

The dustbag has a flap which closes

automatically when the dust compart-

ment lid is raised to prevent any dust

 Pull the dustbag out by the grip on

Fitting a dustbag (Fig. 36)

 Fit the new dustbag into the holder

until it clicks into position. Leave the

dustbag folded up when you take it

 Close the dust compartment lid se-

curely, making sure it clicks into posi-

tion. Take care not to trap the dust-

A safety device prevents the lid clos-

ing without a dustbag in place.

 Insert the hose connector into the

suction opening on the vacuum

cleaner until it clicks into position. To

do this, line up the guides on the two

whenever you start a new packet of

Every packet of original Miele dustbags

contains a motor protection filter. Mul-

tipacks contain 4 motor protection fil-

 Open the dust compartment lid (Fig.

 Pull the dustbag out by the grip on

the collar (Fig. 35).

 Lift up the filter frame until it clicks

and remove the old motor protection

filter. Hold the filter by the clean, un-

 Fit the dustbag into the holder until it

clicks into position (Fig. 36).

 Close the dust compartment lid se-

curely, making sure it clicks into posi-

tion. Take care not to trap the dust-

When to replace the exhaust filter

Depending on the model, your vacuum

cleaner will be fitted as standard with

one of the following exhaust filters (Fig.

Replace this filter every time you start a

new packet of Miele dustbags. Every

packet of original Miele dustbags con-

tains one AirCleanexhaust filter. Mul-

tipacks contain 4 AirCleanfilters.

bAirClean Plus 50 (light blue)

Replace this filter after approx. one

year. Make a note of the date on the ex-

cSilence AirClean 50 (grey)

dActive AirClean 50 (black)

eHEPA AirClean 50 (white)

Replace these filters when the

timestrip® filter change indicator is

completely red (Fig. 13). The indicator

lights up after approximately 50hours

of operation, which is equivalent to

about a year of average use. You can

continue vacuuming when the light

comes on. However, the suction power

will be reduced as will the effectiveness

of the filter if it is not replaced in good

Replacing the AirClean exhaust

Do not use more than one exhaust

 Open the dust compartment lid (Fig.

 Press the release catch on the filter

grille and open the grille until it clicks

 Grasp the used AirClean exhaust filter

by one of the clean, unsoiled sections

and take it out (Fig. 38).

 Replace it with a new AirCleanex-

AirClean50 or HEPA AirClean50 ex-

haust filter, see the “Replacing one

type of exhaust filter with another”

 Close the filter grille (Fig. 39).

 Damage due to contamination in

the dust compartment

Large quantities of dust may enter

the dust compartment and damage

components if the dustbag has not

clicked into position.

Before closing the dust compartment

lid, make sure that the dustbag has

been inserted so that it has clicked

 Close the dust compartment lid se-

curely, making sure it clicks into posi-

tion. Take care not to trap the dust-

bag when doing so.en

Do not use more than one exhaust

 Open the dust compartment lid (Fig.

 Lift the exhaust filter and remove it

 Insert a new exhaust filter, making

sure it goes in properly, then press it

down into position (Fig. 41).

 If you are using exhaust filter c, d or

e, you must also activate the

timestrip® filter change indicator (Fig.

After approx. 10–15seconds, a thin red

line will appear in the left-hand side of

the display (Fig. 12).

If you wish to fit an AirCleanexhaust

filter, see “Replacing one type of ex-

haust filter with another”.

 Damage due to contamination in

the dust compartment

Large quantities of dust may enter

the dust compartment and damage

components if the dustbag has not

clicked into position.

Before closing the dust compartment

lid, make sure that the dustbag has

been inserted so that it has clicked

 Close the dust compartment lid se-

curely, making sure it clicks into posi-

tion. Take care not to trap the dust-

Replacing one type of exhaust filter

with another (Fig. 08)

Depending on the model, your vacuum

cleaner will be fitted as standard with

one of the following exhaust filters:

Do not use more than one exhaust

When changing the filter, please note

1. If you wish to replace exhaust filter a

with filter b, c, d or e, it is essential

that you remove the filter grille before

you fit the new exhaust filter.

If you are using exhaust filter c, d or

e, you must also activate the

timestrip® filter change indicator

2. If you wish to replace exhaust filter b,

c, d or e with filter a, it is essential

that you also fit the filter grille* (Fig.

* Filter grille – see “Optional ac-

Maintenance indicator with reset but-

Some models are fitted with a mainten-

The indicator lights up after approxim-

ately 50hours of operation, which is

equivalent to about a year of averageen

use. The level of soiling of the motor

protection filter and the exhaust filter

must be checked at this point.

The indicator must be reset each time

the filters are replaced. The vacuum

cleaner must be switched on to do this.

 Press the reset button.

The maintenance indicator will go out

The indicator can only be reset by

pressing the reset button after the light

has come on. Pressing the button at

any other time will have no effect.

When to replace the battery in the ra-

Change the battery approximately every

18 months. One 3V battery (CR2032)

The vacuum cleaner can still be used

when the battery has run out or if

there is no battery fitted.

 Switch the vacuum cleaner on using

the On/Off footswitch (Fig. 24).

The standby indicator on the vacuum

cleaner will light up yellow.

 Press the restart button on the va-

cuum cleaner (Fig. 43).

The vacuum cleaner can continue to be

used, but only at maximum suction

  WARNING! Keep batteries

out of reach of children.

Coin or button batteries can cause

severe or fatal injuries within 2 hours

of being swallowed or placed inside

any part of the body. Even flat batter-

ies can still be dangerous. If you sus-

pect a child has swallowed a battery

or placed a battery inside any part of

their body, seek medical advice im-

mediately (Australia: Poisons Inform-

ation Centre, Tel. 13 11 26; NZ: Na-

tional Poisons Centre, Tel. 0800 764

766). Examine devices and make

sure the battery compartment is cor-

rectly secured, e.g. that the screw or

other mechanical fastener is

tightened. Do not use if compart-

ment is not secure. Used batteries

must be kept away from children

while awaiting disposal and must be

disposed of in a safe manner.

How to change the battery in the ra-

dio-control handle (Fig. 44)

 Undo the screw on the battery com-

partment cover using a cross-tip

screwdriver and then remove the

 Replace the battery with a new one.

Make sure the polarity is correct.

 Replace the cover and tighten the

screw back up again.

 Dispose of the old battery in a muni-

cipal recycling facility.

When to replace the battery in the

Replace the batteries when necessary.

3 1.5V batteries (AAA) are required.en

How to change the battery in the LED

handle (Fig. 06+07)

 Loosen the screw on the cover.

 Press in the sides of the cover to re-

lease the retainers and remove the

 Take out the battery holder and in-

sert the 3 batteries supplied. Make

sure the polarity is correct.

 Refit the battery holder. Arrows are

marked on the battery holder and

battery compartment as a fitting aid.

They should point in the same direc-

 Replace the cover and tighten the

screw back up again.

Replacing the thread lifters (Fig. 45)

(not possible on EcoTeQ Plusfloor-

The thread lifters on the suction inlet to

the floorhead can be replaced. Replace

the thread lifters if the pile has worn

 Lever the thread lifters from the slots.

To do so use a suitable tool, e.g. a flat

 Fit new thread lifters.

Replacement parts are available from

your Miele dealer or from the Miele

 Risk of electric shock from mains

The mains voltage is applied to the

appliance even if it is switched off.

Before cleaning, switch the appli-

ance off at the wall socket and un-

Vacuum cleaner and accessories

 Risk of electric shock from mains

If moisture gets into the vacuum

cleaner, there is a risk of electric

Do not let the vacuum cleaner get

The vacuum cleaner and all plastic ac-

cessories can be cleaned with a propri-

etary cleaner suitable for plastic.

 Damage due to unsuitable clean-

All surfaces are susceptible to

scratching. Contact with unsuitable

cleaning agents can alter or discol-

our the external surfaces.

Do not use abrasive cleaning agents,

glass cleaning agents, all-purpose

cleaners or oil-based conditioning

sary, be cleaned using a dry duster,

brush or, if available, a second vacuum

cleaner to vacuum the dust out.en

Problem solving guide

Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easily

remedied. You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to call

the Miele Customer Service Department.

Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ser-

The following tables are designed to help you to find the cause of a malfunction or

a fault and to resolve it.

Problem Cause and remedy

switches off automatic-

On certain models, the

overheating protection

warning light also

A temperature limiter switches the vacuum cleaner

off automatically if it gets too hot.

This can occur if, for instance, large articles block the

suction tube or when the dustbag is full or contains

particles of fine dust. A heavily soiled motor protec-

tion or exhaust filter can also be the cause of over-

 Switch the vacuum cleaner off immediately using

the On/Off footswitch. Switch off at the wall

socket and unplug it.

After removing the cause, wait for approximately 20–

30 minutes to allow the vacuum cleaner to cool

down. It can then be switched on again.

(for models with radio controlled handle)

Frequency band 433.05 MHz – 434.79 MHz

Maximum transmitting power <10µWen

EU Conformity declaration

Miele hereby declares that this vacuum cleaner complies with Directive 2014/53/

The complete text of the EU declaration of conformity is available from one of the

following internet addresses:

- Products, Download from www.miele.ie

- For service, information, operating instructions etc: go to www.miele.ie/do-

mestic/customer-information-385.htm and enter the name of the product or the

UK Conformity declaration

Miele hereby declares that this vacuum cleaner complies with UK Radio Equip-

ment Regulations 2017, as amended.

The complete text of the UK declaration of conformity is available from one of the

following internet addresses:

- Products, Download from www.miele.co.uk

- For service, information, operating instructions etc: go to www.miele.co.uk and

enter the name of the product or the serial numberen

Information to help you rectify faults

yourself and about Miele spare parts

can be found at www.miele.com/ser-

Contact in case of malfunction

In the event of any faults which you

cannot remedy yourself, please contact

your Miele Dealer or Miele Service.

Contact information for Miele Service

can be found at the end of this docu-

Please note that telephone calls may be

monitored and recorded for training

purposes and that a call-out charge will

be applied to service visits where the

problem could have been resolved as

described in this booklet.

For information on the appliance war-

ranty specific to your country please

contact Miele. See back cover for ad-

In the UK, your appliance warranty is

valid for 2 years from the date of pur-

chase. However, you must activate your

cover by calling 0330 160 6640 or re-

gistering online at www.miele.co.uk.

Warranty in the UAE The appliance warranty is valid for 2

years from date of purchase.

For more information on country spe-

cific warranty terms and conditions,

please contact Miele Customer Service.

See end of this document for contact

Optional accessories

Follow the flooring manufacturer’s

cleaning and care instructions.

We recommend using only genuine

Miele accessories bearing the “ORI-

GINAL Miele” logo on the packaging.

Only these will guarantee the optimum

performance of your vacuum cleaner

and the best possible cleaning results.

Please note that faults and damage

caused by use of accessories which

do not bear the “ORIGINAL Miele”

logo on the packaging are not covered

by the vacuum cleaner warranty.

Purchasing accessories

Original Miele accessories are available

from the Miele webshop, the Miele Cus-

tomer Service Department and from

Original Miele accessories are identified

by the “ORIGINAL Miele” logo on the

With 3D4U, Miele also offers free ac-

cessories to download for your 3D

printer (www.miele.com, Service,

Certain models are supplied with one or

more of the following accessories as

Floorheads / brushes

(only available in selected countries)

TurboTeQ Turbobrush (STB 305-3)

This brush is ideal for cleaning cut pile

Parquet Twister floorbrush with

swivel action (SBB 300-3)

With natural bristles for vacuuming

smooth hard floors and small gaps.

Parquet Twister XL floorbrush with

swivel action (SBB 400-3)

With natural bristles for quickly vacu-

uming smooth hard floors and small

(only available in selected countries)

urbo Mini hand turbobrush

For vacuuming upholstery, mattresses

Universal brush (SUB 20)

For dusting books, shelves, etc.

Radiator brush (SHB 30)

For dusting radiators, narrow shelves

Mattress nozzle (SMD 10)

For vacuuming upholstery, mattresses,

cushions, curtains, covers etc.

Crevice nozzle, 300mm (SFD 10)

Extra long crevice nozzle for cleaning in

folds, crevices and corners.

Crevice nozzle, 560mm (SFD 20)

Flexible crevice nozzle for vacuuming

hard to reach places.

XL upholstery nozzle (SPD20)

Wide upholstery nozzle for cleaning up-

holstery, mattresses and cushions.

Comfort handle with lighting

(cannot be used on models with the

Lights up the area being vacuumed.en

Effective filtration for particularly clean

Exhaust filter Silence AirClean 50

For a significant reduction in noise

Active AirClean 50 exhaust filter

For a significant reduction of unpleasant

odours. Ideal for households with pets

HEPA AirClean 50 exhaust filter

Effectively filters fine dust and allergens.

Ideal for people allergic to house dust.

This is required if you wish to replace an

AirClean Plus 50, Silence AirClean

50,Active AirClean 50or HEPA AirClean 50 filter with an AirClean filter.

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 fre-

quency are given on the data plate loc-

ated underneath the vacuum cleaner.

Please ensure that these match the

household mains supply. The fuse rat-

ing is quoted on the plug. The appli-

ance is supplied with a cable and moul-

ded plug ready for connection to a

230-240 V/50 Hz a.c. single phase sup-

Electrical connection AU,

NZ All work must be carried out by a suit-

ably qualified and competent person in

strict accordance with national and

local safety regulations. The voltage

and rated load are given on the data

plate located underneath the vacuum

cleaner. Please ensure that these match

the household mains supply. The appli-

ance is supplied with a cable and moul-

ded plug ready for connection to a

230V/50Hz AC single phase supply.

Test Marks Electrical safety

a) EN 60312-1 Vacuum cleaners for

household use - Part 1: Dry vacuum

cleaners - Methods for measuring the

b) EN 60704-2-1 Household and similar

electrical appliances - Test code for the

determination of airborne acoustical

noise - Part 2-1: Particular requirements

c) EN 60335-2-2 Household and similar

electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-2:

Particular requirements for vacuum

cleaner and water suction appliances

Toutes les brosses et les accessoires

a) EN60312-1 Vacuum cleaners for

household use – Part 1: Dry vacuum

cleaners – Methods for measuring the

b) EN60704-2-1 Household and similar

electrical appliances – Test code for the

determination of airborne acoustical

noise – Part 2-1: Particular requirements

c) EN60335-2-2 Household and similar

electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-2:

Particular requirements for vacuum cle-

aner and water suction appliances

Niet alle bijgeleverde zuigmonden en

e HEPA AirClean 50 (wit)

accessoires (afb.14)

Controle of de stofzuigerzak vol is

eHEPA AirClean 50 (wit)

e HEPA AirClean 50 (wit)

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