Blizzard CX1 Red PowerLine - Vacuum Cleaner MIELE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Blizzard CX1 Red PowerLine MIELE

WARNING AU/NZ! Keep batteries out of reach

children. Coin or button batteries containing lithium can cause severe or fatal injuries within 2 hours of being swallowed or placed inside any part of the body. Non-lithium batter- ies can also cause serious injuries if swallowed or placed inside any part of the body. Even flat batteries can still be dangerous. If you suspect a child has swallowed a bat- tery or placed a battery inside any part of their body, seek medical advice immediately (Australia: Poisons In- formation Centre, Tel. 13 11 26; NZ: National Poisons Centre, Tel. 0800 764 766). Examine devices and make sure the battery 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 damage to property. 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 IEC60335-1, 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

Correct application 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 sites. This vacuum cleaner is not intended for outdoor use. This vacuum cleaner is intended for use at altitudes of up to 4000m above sea level. This vacuum cleaner can be used for all normal cleaning of carpets, rugs and robust hard flooring. 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- mitted. 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- correct operation. 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 radio controls on the handle: Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Technical safety Before using the vacuum cleaner and its accessories, check for any visible signs of damage. Do not use a dam- aged appliance. 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 50Hz or 60Hz. The mains electrical plug must be fitted with an appro- priate fuse. 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 EN50160 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- tems. 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.en - Warning and Safety instructions

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- age. 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 technician. While the vacuum cleaner is under warranty, repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the warranty will be invalidated. 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. 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- placement parts. The packaging material protects the vacuum cleaner from transport damage. We recommend you keep the packaging for transport purposes.en - Warning and Safety instructions

Cleaning Do not immerse the vacuum cleaner or any accessories supplied with it in water. Clean the vacuum cleaner and accessories only with a dry cloth or slightly damp cloth. Exception: - Dust container / fine dust container: clean only with wa- ter and a little mild washing-up liquid, then dry thor- oughly. - Fine dust filter: do not clean the inside of the fine dust filter. Rinse the outside under running cold water. Do not use washing-up liquid. Do not use any sharp or pointed objects and do not brush the fine dust filter. After clean- ing, leave the fine dust filter to dry for a minimum of 24hours before placing it back in the fine dust con- tainer. - Pre-filter / filter frame: rinse under running cold water. Do not use washing-up liquid. Do not use any sharp or pointed objects. Dry thoroughly after cleaning.en - Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use Do not use the vacuum cleaner without the dust con- tainer, pre-filter, fine dust container and fine dust filter fit- ted. 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 up any water, liquid or damp dirt. Wait until any freshly cleaned or sham- pooed rugs or carpets are completely dry before attempt- ing to vacuum. Do not use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum toner dust. Toner, such as that used in printers and photocopiers, can conduct electricity. 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 radio controls on the handle): - Do not short-circuit or recharge the battery, or throw it into a fire. - Disposing of the battery: Remove the battery from the radio-control handle and dispose of it in a municipal re- cycling facility. Do not dispose of the battery with normal household waste.en - Warning and Safety instructions

Accessories 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. Only use genuine accessories with the “ORIGINAL Miele” logo on the packaging. The manufacturer cannot otherwise guarantee the safety of the product.en - Caring for the environment

Disposing of sales packaging The packaging material protects the va- cuum cleaner from transport damage. The packaging materials used are se- lected from materials which are environ- mentally friendly for disposal and can therefore be recycled. Recycling the packaging material re- duces the use of raw materials in the manufacturing process and also re- duces the amount of waste in landfill sites. Ensure that any plastic wrap- pings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation. Disposing of your old appli- ance Before disposing of your old appliance, remove the fine dust filter and dispose of it with your household waste. Electrical and electronic appliances of- ten contain valuable materials. They also contain specific materials, com- pounds and components, which were essential for their correct function and safety. These could be hazardous to hu- man health and to the environment if disposed of with your domestic waste or if handled incorrectly. Please do not, therefore, dispose of your old appliance with your household waste. Please dispose of it at your local com- munity waste collection / recycling centre for electrical and electronic ap- pliances, or contact your dealer or Miele for advice. You are also respons- ible (by law, depending on country) for deleting any personal data that may be stored on the appliance being disposed of. Please ensure that your old appli- ance poses no risk to children while be- ing stored prior to disposal. 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 (depending on country) to remove any old batteries which are not securely enclosed by the vacuum cleaner and to take them to a suitable collection 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 hazardous to human health and the environment. Used batteries must be kept away from children while awaiting disposal and must be disposed of in a safe manner. The labelling on the battery will provide further information. The bin symbol with a cross through it means that the bat- teries must not be disposed of in household waste. 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 (Hg). 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 - Guide to the appliance 40en - Guide to the appliance

Vacuum cleaner carrying handle

Fine dust container with fine dust filter

Park system for pauses during vacuuming

Rotary selector (or display, for models with radio control handles)

Dust container carrying handle

Dust container release catch

Release catch for Comfort telescopic suction tube

Standby button for short pauses in vacuuming*

Handle (some models have an air inlet valve in the handle)* Underneath – park system for storage (not illustrated)

• These special features depend on the model and may vary or may not be avail- able on your vacuum cleaner.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 www.miele.com. 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) EN60312-1 Vacuum cleaners for household use – Part 1: Dry vacuum cleaners – Methods for measuring the performance. b) EN60704-2-1 Household and similar electrical appliances – Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise – Part 2-1: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners. c) EN60335-2-2 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- switch). The data given in the regulation refers exclusively to the combinations and settings of the floorhead on the different floor surfaces described here. Illustrations The illustrations referred to in the text are shown on the fold-out pages at the end of these operating instruc- tions. Connection Attaching the suction hose (Fig. 01+02) 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 pieces. 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- tion opening. Connecting the suction hose to the handle (Fig. 03) Insert the suction hose into the handle until it clicks into position.en

Connecting the handle to the suction tube(Fig. 04) 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- tion. 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 you do so. Using the supplied accessories (Fig. 06) Crevice nozzle For cleaning in folds, crevices or corners. Upholstery nozzle For cleaning upholstery, mat- tresses, cushions, curtains, etc. Dusting brush, supplied loose (depending on model) For cleaning skirting boards, or- nate and carved objects. The head can be swivelled to ad- just the angle. The crevice nozzle and the upholstery nozzle are located in holders at the rear of the vacuum cleaner. Certain models are supplied as stand- ard with a turbobrush which is not illus- trated. The turbobrush is supplied with its own set of operating instructions. Use Adjusting the dusting brush integ- rated in the Eco Comfort handle (Fig. 07) Some models are equipped with an Eco Comforthandle. 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 tube(Fig. 08) One part of the telescopic suction tube is packed inside the other, and it can be adjusted to suit your height for comfort- able vacuuming. Grasp the release mechanism and adjust the telescopic suction tube to the required length. Adjusting the floorhead (Fig.09,10+11) Depending on the model, your vacuum cleaner will be fitted as standard with one of the floorheads illustrated.en

This vacuum cleaner can be used for daily cleaning of carpets, rugs and ro- bust hard floors. 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- tions. 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 brush retracted: 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. 12) The adjustable floorhead can also be used for vacuuming the stairs. Risk of injury caused by falling vacuum cleaner. 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 move upwards. Unwinding the mains cable (Fig. 13) Pull the mains cable out to the re- quired length. Insert the plug into the socket. Risk of damage due to overheat- ing. The mains cable may overheat after a long period of use. If vacuuming for longer than 30minutes, the cable must be pulled out all the way. Rewinding the cable (Fig. 14) Switch off at the wall socket and un- plug it. Step briefly on the cable rewind foot- switch. The cable will then retract itself fully into the vacuum cleaner. 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. 15) Press the On/Off footswitch. 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.en

Curtains, fabric Cut pile carpets, rugs and runners Loop pile carpet and rugs Hard flooring and heavily soiled carpets and rugs (also for clean- ing upholstery and mattresses with the upholstery nozzle) 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- lectors: - Rotary selector - Radio-control handle Rotary selector (Fig. 16) Turn the rotary selector to the suction power setting you require. Radio-control handle (Fig. 17) When the vacuum cleaner is switched on with the On/Off foot control , the suction power setting will flash in the vacuum cleaner display. Press the Standby button on the handle. The suction power setting will light up in the vacuum cleaner display. 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 previously. This will flash. Press the + button on the handle to select a higher suction power setting. Press the - button on the handle to select a lower suction power setting. To open the air inlet valve (Fig. 18+19) (not on models with radio-controls on the handle or on Eco Comfort handles) 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- cuum cleaner. Open the air inlet valve on the handle far enough to reduce the suction power. The floorhead will be easier to man- oeuvre. During vacuuming When vacuuming, pull the cleaner be- hind you on its wheels. You can stand it upright for vacuuming stairs and curtains etc. If you vacuum a large amount of dust in one go, you should start the Comfort- Clean self-cleaning function manually either during a vacuuming pause or im- mediately afterwards. This enables the vacuum cleaner to achieve the very best cleaning performance again straight away (see “Maintenance” – “Starting the ComfortClean self-clean- ing function manually”).en

Interrupting operation (Fig. 17) (for models with radio controls on the handle) The vacuum cleaner can be paused for short breaks whilst vacuuming. Press the Standby button on the handle. 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 damage. An LED will indicate each time a button is pressed on the handle. At the end of the pause you can do one of the following: Press the Standby button again to switch the vacuum cleaner back on at the setting you were using before pausing it. 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- est power setting. Setting down, transportation and storage Park system for pauses during vacu- uming (Fig. 20) The Park system allows you to conveni- ently park the suction tube and floor- head during pauses. Slot the floorhead or floorbrush into the parking attachment on the va- cuum cleaner. If your vacuum cleaner is on a slop- ing surface, e.g. a ramp, retract the telescopic tube fully. Park system for storage(Fig. 21) Risk of electric shock from mains voltage. 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 the parking attachment on the va- cuum cleaner. This makes the vacuum cleaner easier to carry or store. Do not lift the vacuum cleaner by the dust container carrying handle. Always use the vacuum cleaner car- rying handle.en

Maintenance Risk of electric shock from mains voltage. 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. Emptying the dust container (Fig. 22–27) Empty the dust container before the dust has reached the max marking on the dust container. Pull the dust container handle up- wards. Lift the dust container upwards to re- move it. The contents of the container can be disposed of with normal domestic waste, providing they consist of gen- eral household dust only. Hold the dust container close to the bin to prevent dust from billowing out. Press the yellow release catch on the bottom of the dust container. The cover will open and the dust will fall out. Close the cover making sure it clicks into place. Insert the dust container into the va- cuum cleaner from above so that it audibly clicks into place. Push the handle down. Cleaning the dust container Clean the dust container as required. Clean the dust container using water and mild washing-up liquid. Dry the dust container thoroughly. Cleaning the filter frame (Fig. 28+29) A removable filter frame is located in the dust container. This should be cleaned if it is obviously dirty. Place the emptied and open dust container on its front. Release the filter frame and remove it. Empty the filter frame and rinse it un- der cold running water. Risk of damage caused by incor- rect cleaning. The filter frame can become dam- aged and be less effective as a res- ult. Do not use washing-up liquid or any pointed or sharp-edged objects to clean the filter. Dry the filter frame carefully after cleaning. Replace the dry filter frame in the dust container so that it audibly clicks into place.en

Cleaning the fine dust filter The fine dust filter is equipped with a self-cleaning function. When a specified degree of soiling is reached, the va- cuum cleaner switches off automatically for approx. 20seconds and carries out a cleaning process. You will hear this process running. The ComfortClean button on the va- cuum cleaner lights up yellow. Starting the ComfortClean self-clean- ing function manually (Fig. 30) If you vacuum a large amount of dust in one go, you should start the Comfort- Clean self-cleaning function manually either during a vacuuming pause or im- mediately afterwards. This enables the vacuum cleaner to achieve the very best cleaning performance again straight away. With the vacuum cleaner switched on, press the ComfortClean button for at least 2seconds. The vacuum cleaner is switched off automatically for approx. 20seconds and a cleaning process is carried out which results in operational noise. The ComfortClean button on the va- cuum cleaner lights up yellow. The vacuum cleaner will then switch back on automatically and will operate with the previously selected power level. We also recommend emptying and cleaning the fine dust container once or twice a year (see “Fault resolution” – “Cleaning the fine dust filter manually”). Changing the battery in the radio- control handle(Fig. 31) Change the battery approximately every 18 months. One 3V battery (CR 2032) is required. 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. The suction power setting will flash in the vacuum cleaner display. Press the ComfortClean button on the vacuum cleaner for at least four seconds(Fig. 30). The vacuum cleaner can continue to be used in this way, but only at maximum power. Undo the screw on the battery com- partment cover using a cross-tip screwdriver and then remove the cover. Replace the battery with a new one, making 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.en

WARNING! Keep batteries out of reach of children. Coin or button batteries containing lithium can cause severe or fatal in- juries within 2 hours of being swal- lowed or placed inside any part of the body. Non-lithium batteries can also cause serious injuries if swal- lowed or placed inside any part of the body. Even flat batteries can still be dangerous. If you suspect a child has swallowed a battery or placed a battery inside any part of their body, seek medical advice immediately (Australia: Poisons Information Centre, Tel. 13 11 26; NZ: National Poisons Centre, Tel. 0800 764 766). Examine devices and make sure the battery compartment is correctly se- cured, 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. Replacing the thread lifters (Fig. 32+33) (not possible on EcoTeQ Plusfloor- heads) The thread lifters on the suction inlet to the floorhead can be replaced. Replace the thread lifters if the pile has worn down. Lever the thread lifters from the slots. To do so use a suitable tool, e.g. a flat blade screwdriver. Fit new thread lifters. Replacement parts are available from your Miele dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Dept.en

Cleaning and care Risk of electric shock from mains voltage. 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- plug it. Vacuum cleaner and accessories Risk of electric shock from mains voltage. If moisture gets into the vacuum cleaner, there is a risk of electric shock. Do not let the vacuum cleaner get wet. Follow the special cleaning instruc- tions for the dust container and filter frame in “Maintenance” and for the fine dust filter, the pre-filter and the fine dust container in “Fault resolu- tion”. The vacuum cleaner and all plastic ac- cessories can be cleaned with a propri- etary cleaner suitable for plastic. Damage due to unsuitable clean- ing agents. 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 agents.en

Problem solving guide Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easily remedied. Time and money will be saved because a service call will not be needed. The following guide may help you to find the reason for a malfunction or a fault, and to correct it. Risk of electric shock from mains voltage. The mains voltage is applied to the appliance even if it is switched off. Before dealing with any problems, switch the appliance off at the wall socket and unplug it. Problem Cause and remedy The vacuum cleaner switches off automatic- ally. A temperature limiter switches the vacuum cleaner off automatically if it gets too hot. This can occur when the airways are blocked by bulky objects. 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. The ComfortClean but- ton is lit up yellow. The vacuum cleaner is running an automatic cleaning process which you can hear running. Wait for approx.20seconds until this cleaning process has finished. The ComfortClean but- ton lights up red. The vacuum cleaner has switched to the lowest power level. The dust container is full. Empty the dust container. The pre-filter is dirty. Clean the pre-filter (see “Fault resolution” – “Cleaning the pre-filter”). The fine dust filter is dirty. Clean the fine dust filter at the next available op- portunity (see “Fault resolution” – “Cleaning the fine dust filter manually”).en

Problem Cause and remedy Cleaning performance is reduced. The pre-filter is dirty. Clean the pre-filter (see “Fault resolution” – “Cleaning the pre-filter”). The fine dust container is full. Empty and clean the fine dust container at the next available opportunity (see “Fault resolution” – “Cleaning the fine dust filter manually”).en

Fault resolution Risk of electric shock from mains voltage. The mains voltage is applied to the appliance even if it is switched off. Before carrying out any troubleshooting, switch the appli- ance off at the wall socket and un- plug it. Cleaning the pre-filter(Fig. 34+35) The pre-filter is located at the rear of the dust container. This should be cleaned if it is obviously dirty. Remove the dust container. Release the handle of the pre-filter and remove the pre-filter. Rinse the pre-filter under cold running water. Risk of damage caused by incor- rect cleaning. The pre-filter can become damaged and be less effective as a result. Do not use washing-up liquid or any pointed or sharp-edged objects to clean the filter. Dry the pre-filter care- fully after cleaning. Replace the dry pre-filter in the dust container and lock the handle. Replace the dust container in the va- cuum cleaner. Cleaning the fine dust filter manually(Fig. 36–41) Allow a drying time of 24hours. Remove the dust container. Release the fine dust container from the vacuum cleaner in the direction of the arrow and remove it. Run a little water into the opening at the top of the fine dust container. Gently shake the fine dust container back and forth. This will rinse out the dust. Shake to empty the water out. Turn the upper part in the direction of the arrow so that the marking is pointing to the symbol. This releases the upper part. Carefully lift the fine dust filter up- wards and out of the fine dust con- tainer. Rinse the outside of the fine dust filter under cold running water. Risk of damage caused by incor- rect cleaning. The fine dust filter can become dam- aged and be less effective as a res- ult. Do not clean the inside of the fine dust filter. Do not use washing-up li- quid or any pointed or sharp-edged objects to clean the filter. Do not brush the fine dust filter. After clean- ing, allow the fine dust filter to dry for a minimum of 24hours. Clean the fine dust filter container with water and mild washing-up li- quid. Dry the fine dust filter container thor- oughly.en

Insert the dry fine dust filter into the dry fine dust container so that the marking is pointing to the symbol. Turn the upper part in the direction of the arrow so that the marking is pointing to the symbol. The upper part is locked. Replace the fine dust container in the vacuum cleaner and lock it into place. Replace the dust container in the va- cuum cleaner. Service 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- ment. 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. Warranty For information on the appliance war- ranty specific to your country, please contact Miele. See end of this docu- ment for address. 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 details. 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 your Miele dealer. Original Miele accessories are identified by the “ORIGINAL Miele” logo on the packaging.en

With 3D4U, Miele also offers free ac- cessories to download for your 3D printer (www.miele.com, Service, 3D4U). Certain models are supplied with one or more of the following accessories as standard. Floorheads / brushes (only available in selected countries) TurboTeQ Turbobrush (STB 305-3) This brush is ideal for cleaning cut pile carpet. Hard floorbrush (SBB 235-3) This brush is designed for use on hard flooring such as tiled or stone floors. 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 gaps. Other accessories (only available in selected countries)

urbo Mini hand turbobrush (STB 101) For vacuuming upholstery, mattresses or car seats, etc. Universal brush (SUB 20) For dusting books, shelves, etc. Radiator brush (SHB 30) For dusting radiators, narrow shelves and crevices. Mattress nozzle (SMD 10) For vacuuming upholstery, mattresses, cushions, curtains, covers etc. Crevice nozzle, 300mm (SFD 10) Extra long crevice nozzle for cleaning in folds, crevices and corners. Crevice nozzle, 560mm (SFD 20) Flexible crevice nozzle for vacuuming hard to reach places. XL upholstery nozzle (SPD20) Wide upholstery nozzle for cleaning up- holstery, mattresses and cushions.en

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- ply. Electrical connection AU,

All work should 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 RCM Mark Electrically sup- pressed according to

Technical data (for models with radio controlled handle) Frequency band 433.05 MHz – 434.79 MHz Maximum transmitting power <10µW EU Conformity declaration Miele hereby declares that this vacuum cleaner complies with Directive 2014/53/ EU. 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 serial number 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 numberfr - Table des matières