Guard L1 Cat & Dog - Vacuum Cleaner MIELE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Guard L1 Cat & Dog MIELE

Connecting the suction tube to the adjustable floorhead .......................................

Setting down, transportation and storage............................................................... 43 Park system for pauses during vacuuming ................................................................

Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another ....................................................

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, cleaning and care 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 “Commissioning” section as well as the warning and safety notes. 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 and before performing cleaning, care and troubleshooting. Remove the plug from the socket. 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 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 4000m above sea level.en - Warning and Safety instructions

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 permitted. The vacuum cleaner can only be used by people (includ- ing children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental cap- abilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, if they are su- pervised 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 wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in pack- aging 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. 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 incor- rect 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. Technical safety Check both the vacuum cleaner and all accessories sup- plied with it for any visible signs of damage before use. Do not use a damaged vacuum cleaner or damaged accessory.en - Warning and Safety instructions

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. 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 45001.en - Warning and Safety instructions

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. While the vacuum cleaner is under warranty, repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the warranty will be invalidated. 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. 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 appliance must not be used if any of these have suffered damage. 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.en - Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use Do not use the vacuum cleaner without the vacuum cleaner bag, motor protection filter and exhaust filter in place. It is not possible to close the dust compartment lid if the vacuum cleaner bag is not inserted. Do not force it. Before closing the dust compartment lid, always make sure that the vacuum cleaner bag has been inserted far enough and has clearly clicked into position. Do not vacuum up anything which has been burning or is still glowing e.g. cigarettes, ashes or coal, whether glowing 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 attempting to vacuum. 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. Cleaning Do not immerse the vacuum cleaner or any accessories supplied with it in water. Clean the vacuum cleaner and ac- cessories only with a dry or slightly damp cloth when dis- connected from the power supply.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. Only use vacuum cleaner bags, filters and original ac- cessories bearing the Miele logo on the packaging. The manufacturer cannot otherwise guarantee the safety of the product. 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. Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a minimum of 10years and up to 15years following the dis- continuation of your vacuum cleaner. Transport The packaging material protects the vacuum cleaner from transport damage. We recommend you keep the packaging for transport purposes.en - Sustainability and environmental protection

Disposing of the packaging ma- terial The packaging material is used for hand- ling and protects the appliance from transport damage. The packaging ma- terial 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 ma- terial-specific collection points for valu- able materials and take advantage of re- turn options. We recommend you keep the packaging material for transport purposes. Disposing of the vacuum cleaner bags and filters Vacuum cleaner bags and filters are made from environmentally friendly ma- terials. You can dispose of the filters with normal household waste. You can also dispose of the vacuum cleaner bag with normal household waste, providing it contains general household dust only. Disposing of your old appliance Electrical and electronic appliances con- tain many valuable materials. They also contain certain materials, compounds and components which were essential for their correct functioning and safety. These could be hazardous to human health and to the environment if dis- posed 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 (depending on country). You are legally obliged

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 - Guide to the appliance

Dust compartment lid release button

Park system for pauses during vacuuming

Mains cable with plug

Accessories compartment for 2-in-1 upholstery and crevice nozzle

Park system for storage (underside of the vacuum cleaner)

Vacuum cleaner bag holder

Original Miele vacuum cleaner bag

Telescopic tube release mechanism

Removable dusting brush*

+/- foot switches for setting the suction power

Vacuum cleaner bag change indicator

Exhaust filter change indicator

• These features depend on the model and may vary or may not be available on your vacuum cleaner.en

Notes on the European Regula- tion (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 indicative annual energy consumption (kWh per year), based on 50 cleaning cycles. Ac- tual 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 Com- mission 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 sim- ilar 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 set- tings of the floorhead on the different floorings described here. Only original Miele vacuum cleaner bags, motor protection filters and ex- haust filters were used for all measure- ments.en

Illustrations The illustrations referred to in the text are shown on the fold-out pages at the end of these operating instructions. Familiarisation This vacuum cleaner can be used for daily cleaning of carpets, rugs and ro- bust hard floors. Miele offers a range of suitable ac- cessories for many special applica- tions (see “Optional accessories”). Certain models are supplied as standard with a turbobrush which is not illus- trated. The turbobrush is supplied with its own set of operating instructions. Accessories included (Fig. 01) Dusting brush For vacuuming scratch-resistant surfaces, e.g. keyboards or vacu- uming up crumbs. The dusting brush is removable and can be placed on the suction tube to vacuum hard-to-reach areas. 2-in-1 upholstery and crevice nozzle For cleaning in folds, crevices and corners as well as for vacuuming upholstered furniture, mattresses, cushions, curtains, etc. 3D4U With 3D4U, Miele offers free accessor- ies to download for your 3D printer (www.miele.com, Service, 3D4U). Symbols in the control field The vacuum cleaner has symbols on the controls which indicate the type of use the power levels are suitable for. Curtains, fabric Upholstery, cushions Cut pile carpets, rugs and runners Hard floors and heavily soiled carpets and rugs Other symbols for operation and func- tion: - Reduces the suction power + Increases the suction power Vacuum cleaner bag change in- dicator Exhaust filter change indicator On/Off Automatic cable rewind How the vacuum cleaner bag change indicator works The vacuum cleaner bag change indic- ator is set for normal household dust. This generally contains a mixture of dust, hair, threads, carpet fluff, grit, etc. However, if the vacuum cleaner has been used to vacuum up fine dust, such as drilling dust, sand, plaster dust or flour, the pores of the vacuum cleaneren

bag will become blocked very quickly. The indicator will indicate that the va- cuum cleaner bag is “full” even when it is not. The vacuum cleaner bag must be replaced if this is the case. If, on the other hand, you vacuum up a significant amount of hair, carpet lint, etc., the vacuum cleaner bag will be full to bursting before the indicator reacts. Function of the exhaust filter change indicator The exhaust filter change indicator lights up after approximately 50hours of op- eration, which is equivalent to about a year of average use. Change the exhaust filter when the indicator on the vacuum cleaner lights up. The level of soiling of the motor protection filter should also be checked at this point. Each time you replace the exhaust filter and – if necessary – clean the motor protection filter, you must reset the in- dicator. Please refer to the “When the exhaust filter change indicator lights up” section in “Cleaning and care”. Motor protection filter Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a Lifetime motor protection filter as standard. It will last for the entire ser- vice life of the vacuum cleaner and does not need to be replaced. Commissioning Attaching the suction hose (Fig. 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. Removing the suction hose (Fig. 03) Press the release buttons at the side of the hose connector, and lift the hose from the suction opening. Connecting the suction hose to the handle (Fig. 04) Fit the suction hose connector into the handle until it clicks into position. Connecting the handle to the suction tube (Fig. 05) 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 button and pull the handle out of the suction tube, twisting it slightly as you do so. Connecting the suction tube to the ad- justable floorhead (Fig. 06) Push the suction tube into the floor- head and turn it clockwise or anti- clockwise until it clicks into position. To separate the suction tube from the floorhead, press the release button and pull the suction tube away from the floorhead, twisting it slightly as you do so. Operation Adjusting the telescopic tube (Fig. 07) One part of the telescopic tube is packed inside the other, and it can be adjusted to suit your height for comfort- able vacuuming. Grasp the release mechanism and ad- just the telescopic tube to the re- quired length.en

Adjusting the floorhead (Fig. 08 + 09) Depending on the model, your vacuum cleaner will be fitted as standard with one of the floorheads illustrated. Please observe the flooring manufac- turer’s cleaning and care instructions. Clean hard flooring which is not sus- ceptible to scratching, as well as floor- ing with gaps or deep crevices in it, with the brush protruding: Press the foot switch. Vacuum carpets and rugs with the brush retracted: Press the foot switch. If the suction power of the floorhead seems too high, reduce it until the floorhead is easier to manoeuvre (see “Selecting the suction power”). Vacuuming staircases (Fig. 10) Risk of injury caused by falling vacuum cleaner. You or others 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. The adjustable floorhead can also be used for vacuuming the stairs. Unwinding the mains cable (Fig. 11) Pull the mains cable out to the re- quired length. Insert the power 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 mains cable (Fig. 12) Remove the plug from the socket. Step briefly on the cable rewind foot switch. The cable will then retract itself fully into the vacuum cleaner. You can interrupt the cable rewind at any point. Give the cable a short pull while re- winding. Switching on and off (Fig. 13) Press the On/Off foot switch . Selecting the suction power (Fig. 14) 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 manoeuvre the floorhead. The power level selected will light up. The first time the vacuum cleaner is switched on, the highest power level will be selected automatically. After that, the vacuum cleaner will switch on at the power level which was used previously. Press the + foot switch to select a higher suction power level. Press the - foot switch to select a lower suction power level.en

When using the adjustable floorhead, if the suction seems too high, reduce the suction power until the floorhead is easier to manoeuvre. Interim suction power levels You can deviate from the preset power levels and customise the suction power of your vacuum cleaner to meet your individual requirements. To do this, proceed as follows: Press and hold the + or - foot switch. The symbol for the currently selected power level starts to flash. Press and hold the + or - foot switch until the desired suction power is reached. The symbol of the preset power level that comes closest to the intermediate suction power level flashes accordingly. Then release the foot switch. Wait 5seconds and do not touch the controls; the interim suction power set- ting will be saved to the next highest or lowest power level. 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 4 power levels. Removing accessories (Fig. 15) Press the release button on the ac- cessories compartment. The accessories compartment will then open. Remove the combined upholstery and crevice nozzle. Press down firmly on the accessories compartment lid to close it. Adjusting the 2-in-1 upholstery and crevice nozzle Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a combined upholstery and crevice nozzle as standard. Crevice nozzle (Fig. 16) Once removed from the accessories compartment, the 2-in-1 upholstery and crevice nozzle is suitable for cleaning in folds, crevices or corners. Upholstery nozzle (Fig. 16) Press the release button of the 2-in-1 upholstery and crevice nozzle and swivel the upholstery nozzle over the guide until it clearly engages in posi- tion. When you have finished cleaning, press the release button and swivel the upholstery nozzle back into its ori- ginal position. Swivel the 2-in-1 uphol- stery and crevice nozzle until the re- lease button clearly engages in posi- tion. Using the dusting brush integrated in the EcoComfort handle (depending on the model) (Fig. 17) Press the release button on the dust- ing brush and push the brush out until it clearly engages in position. When you have finished dusting press the release button and push the dust- ing brush back into its original posi- tion until it clicks into place. Using the dusting brush integrated in the Comfort handle2.0 (depending on the model) Press the release button on the dust- ing brush and push the brush out until it clearly engages in position. (Fig. 18) Press the release button and turn the dusting brush to the side. (Fig. 19)en

Push the dusting brush down over the guide until it releases from the handle. (Fig. 19) Push the dusting brush onto the suc- tion tube until it clicks into place. (Fig. 20) When you have finished dusting Press the release button and pull the dusting brush off the suction tube. Push the dusting brush back onto the Comfort handle2.0 until it clicks into place. Push the dusting brush to its original position so the handle can be pushed back into the suction tube. Setting down, transportation and storage Park system for pauses during vacu- uming (Fig. 21) The park system allows you to conveni- ently park the suction tube and floor- head during pauses. Risk of injury caused by vacuum cleaner falling over. Do not use the park system if the va- cuum cleaner is on a sloping surface, e.g. a ramp. Slot the floorhead into the park sys- tem on the vacuum cleaner. Park system for storage (Fig. 22) The park system allows you to park the suction tube and floorhead for transport or storage purposes. Risk of electric shock from mains voltage. The mains voltage is applied to the vacuum cleaner even if it is switched off. Always disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the power supply when you have finished using it. Remove the plug from the socket. Stand the vacuum cleaner upright. Retract the telescopic tube fully. Slot the floorhead downwards into the parking attachment on the under- side of the vacuum cleaner. This makes the vacuum cleaner easier to carry or store. 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 and care, switch the appliance off at the wall socket and unplug it. The Miele filter system consists of 3 ac- cessories: - Original Miele vacuum cleaner bag (modelTU) - Original Miele exhaust filter - Motor protection filter The vacuum cleaner bag and exhaust fil- ter will need to be replaced from time to time to ensure that your vacuum cleaner performs efficiently.en

We recommend using only genuine Miele accessories bearing the Miele logo on the packaging. Only these will guarantee the optimum suction power of your vacuum cleaner and the best possible cleaning results. Vacuum cleaner bags with the Miele logo on the packaging are not made from paper or paper-based materials, nor do they have a cardboard collar. This is why Miele dustbags are partic- ularly long-lasting and reliable. Please note that faults and damage caused by use of accessories which do not bear the Miele logo on the pack- aging are not covered by the vacuum cleaner warranty. Purchasing accessories You can order genuine Miele accessor- ies from the Miele online shop, Miele Customer Service or your Miele dealer. You can identify genuine Miele ac- cessories by the Miele logo on the pack- aging. Every packet of original Miele vacuum cleaner bags contains 4vacuum cleaner bags and one AirClean exhaust filter. Original Miele multipacks contain 16va- cuum cleaner bags and 4AirClean ex- haust filters. For information on purchasing genuine Miele exhaust filters, see the sales designations in “Optional accessories” – “Filters”. Vacuum cleaner bag change indicator (Fig. 23) Replace the vacuum cleaner bag when the vacuum cleaner bag change indic- ator lights up. Blocked pores reduce the suction power of the vacuum cleaner. Dispose of vacuum cleaner bags when they are full. Do not attempt to re-use vacuum cleaner bags. To check the airflow indicator Attach the standard adjustable floor- head to the vacuum cleaner. Switch the vacuum cleaner on and se- lect the highest power setting. Lift the floorhead off the floor a little. Removing the vacuum cleaner bag (Fig. 25) Press the release buttons at the side of the hose connector and pull the hose out of the suction opening. (Fig. 03) Press the release button in the re- cessed grip for the dust compartment lid and raise the lid as far as it will go. (Fig. 24) Lift the vacuum cleaner bag holder with one hand. Pull out the vacuum cleaner bag with the other hand using the grip. (Fig. 25) The turquoise catch element will lift up. The turquoise catch element prevents the dust compartment lid from closing when there is no vacuum cleaner bag inserted. Do not force it. Inserting the vacuum cleaner bag (Fig. 26) Lift the vacuum cleaner bag holder with one hand.en

With the other hand, insert the new vacuum cleaner bag into the raised vacuum cleaner bag holder as far as it will go. Leave the vacuum cleaner bag folded up when you take it out of the packet. Make sure that the collar of the va- cuum cleaner bag is fully inserted into the guide on both sides (see magnified image). The turquoise catch element closes and clicks into position. Close the dust compartment lid se- curely, making sure it clicks into posi- tion. Take care not to trap the vacuum cleaner bag when doing so. 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. (Fig. 02) When the exhaust filter change indic- ator lights up (Fig. 27) Replace the exhaust filter when the ex- haust filter change indicator on the va- cuum cleaner lights up. The level of soil- ing of the motor protection filter should also be checked at this point, see “Cleaning the motor protection filter”. You must reset the indicator each time you replace the exhaust filter. The va- cuum cleaner must be switched on to do this. Press the + foot switch for 3seconds. The maintenance indicator will go out and reset to zero. The indicator can only be reset if it is already lit up. It cannot be reset at other times. Replacing the AirClean exhaust filter(Fig.28–30) Do not use more than one exhaust filter at a time. Open the dust compartment lid. (Fig. 24) If you wish to fit an AirClean Plus50, Silence AirClean50, Active AirClean 50 or HEPA AirClean 50 exhaust filter, see the “Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another” section. Release the filter grille forwards and remove it upwards. (Fig. 28) Press the release catch on the filter grille and open the grille. (Fig. 29) Grasp the used AirClean exhaust filter by one of the clean, unsoiled sections and take it out. Insert the new AirClean exhaust filter, making sure it goes in properly. (Fig. 29) Close the filter grille, making sure it clicks into position. Insert the filter grille downwards, making sure it goes in properly. (Fig. 30) Push the filter grille backwards on both sides until it clicks into place. (Fig. 30) Damage due to contamination in the dust compartment. Large quantities of dust may get into the dust compartment and damage components if the vacuum cleaner bag has not clicked into position. Before closing the dust compartment lid, always make sure that the va- cuum cleaner bag has been inserted and the catch element is closed.en

Close the dust compartment lid se- curely, making sure it clicks into posi- tion. Take care not to trap the vacuum cleaner bag when doing so. Replacing the AirClean Plus 50, Silence AirClean 50, Active AirClean 50 and HEPA AirClean 50 exhaust fil- ters (Fig. 31 + 32) Do not use more than one exhaust filter at a time. Open the dust compartment lid. (Fig. 24) If you wish to fit an AirClean exhaust filter, see “Replacing one type of ex- haust filter with another”. Pull the exhaust filter forwards and re- move it upwards. (Fig. 31) Insert the new exhaust filter down- wards, making sure it goes in properly, then press it backwards on both sides until it clicks into place. (Fig. 32) Damage due to contamination in the dust compartment. Large quantities of dust may get into the dust compartment and damage components if the vacuum cleaner bag has not clicked into position. Before closing the dust compartment lid, always make sure that the va- cuum cleaner bag has been inserted and the catch element is closed. Close the dust compartment lid se- curely, making sure it clicks into posi- tion. Take care not to trap the vacuum cleaner bag when doing so. Replacing one type of exhaust filter with another (Fig. 33) Do not use more than one exhaust filter at a time. Depending on the model, your vacuum cleaner will be fitted as standard with one of the following exhaust filters: a AirClean b AirClean Plus 50 (light blue) c Silence AirClean 50 (grey) d Active AirClean 50 (black) e HEPA AirClean 50 (white) 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 be- fore you fit the new exhaust filter.

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. 29), see the “Filter” section in “Op- tional accessories”. Cleaning the motor protection filter (Fig. 34 + 35) Open the dust compartment lid. (Fig. 24) Remove the vacuum cleaner bag. (Fig. 25) Release the motor protection filter forwards and remove it upwards from the dust compartment. (Fig. 34)en

Risk of damage caused by incor- rect cleaning. The motor protection filter can be- come damaged and be less effective as a result. Do not clean the motor protection fil- ter with water. Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects to clean the fil- ter. Clean the motor protection filter with a dry dust cloth or dust brush. Place the hinges of the motor protec- tion filter carefully into the hinge re- cesses in the dust compartment and lock the motor protection filter so it clicks into place. (Fig. 35) Insert the vacuum cleaner bag into the holder until the catch element is firmly closed. (Fig. 26) Close the dust compartment lid se- curely, making sure it clicks into posi- tion. Take care not to trap the vacuum cleaner bag when doing so. Replacing the thread lifters (Fig. 36) (not possible for models with FlexTeQ/ AllFloor floorheads) 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- head screwdriver. Fit new thread lifters. Replacement parts are available from your Miele dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Dept. Cleaning the vacuum cleaner and ac- cessories 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 appliance off at the wall socket and unplug it. 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. The vacuum cleaner and all plastic ac- cessories should be cleaned with a commercially available 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 discolour the external surfaces. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, glass cleaning agents, all-purpose cleaners or oil-based care products. Cleaning the dust compartment The dust compartment can, if neces- sary, be cleaned using a dry duster, brush or, if available, a second vacuum cleaner to vacuum the dust out. Also clean the underside of the dust compartment lid.en

Troubleshooting 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 remedy faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ service. The following tables are designed to help you to find the cause of a malfunction or a fault and to resolve 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 if, for instance, large objects block the suction tube or when the vacuum cleaner bag is full or contains particles of fine dust. A heavily soiled motor protection filter or exhaust filter can also be the cause of overheating. Switch the vacuum cleaner off immediately using the On/Off foot switch . Switch off at the wall socket and unplug it. After removing the cause, wait for approximately 20– 30minutes to allow the vacuum cleaner to cool down. It can then be switched on again.en

Service Information to help you rectify faults yourself and about Miele spare parts can be found at www.miele.com/ser- vice. Contact in case of malfunction In the event of any faults which you can- not 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 pur- poses and that a call-out charge will be applied to service visits where the prob- lem could have been resolved as de- scribed 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 contact details. 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 Please observe the flooring manufac- turer’s cleaning and care instructions. Please note that faults and damage caused by use of accessories which do not bear the Miele logo on the packaging are not covered by the va- cuum cleaner warranty. These and many other products can be ordered from the Miele online shop, the Miele Customer Service Department or your Miele dealer. Certain models are supplied with one or more of the following accessories as standard. Floorheads / brushes (only available in selected countries) AllFloor (SBDAF) floorhead Flat floorhead for cleaning underneath very low furniture. It is also quiet, light and stands out due to its very good pick-up of coarse dirt. TurboTeQ Turbobrush (STB 305-3) This brush is ideal for cleaning cut pile carpet. 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 vacuum- ing smooth hard floors and small gaps.en

Other accessories (only available in selected countries) Turbo 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. Filters AirClean Plus 50 exhaust filter (SF-AP 50) Effective filtration for particularly clean room air. Exhaust filter Silence AirClean 50 (SF-SA 50) For a significant reduction in noise whilst vacuuming. Active AirClean 50 exhaust filter (SF-AA 50) For a significant reduction of unpleasant odours. Ideal for households with pets or smokers. HEPA AirClean 50 exhaust filter (SF-HA 50) Effectively filters fine dust and allergens. Ideal for people allergic to house dust. Filter grille This is required if you wish to replace an AirClean Plus, Silence AirClean,Active AirCleanor HEPA AirClean filter with an AirClean filter.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 rating is quoted on the plug. The appliance is supplied with a cable and moulded plug ready for connection to a 230-240 V/ 50 Hz a.c. single phase supply. Electrical connection AU,

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 appliance is supplied with a cable and moulded plug ready for connection to a 230V/50Hz AC single phase supply. Test Marks Electrical safety RCM Mark Electrically sup- pressed according to