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Vacuum cleaner
S 5001
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Use ~ Unwind the cord completely to aid
the vacuum in dissipating heat.
~ Do not use on people or animals.
~ Do not use outdoors or on wet ~ This vacuum should not be used to
entrap or retain any hazardous
surfaces. Only dry surfaces should be
materials.
vacuumed.
~ Use only as described in this ~ Do not use the vacuum cleaner to
pick up liquids or damp dirt. This could
manual. Use only Miele recommended
impair the electrical safety of the
accessories.
vacuum cleaner. Wait for freshly
~ The manufacturer cannot be held shampooed carpets to dry.
responsible for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Important ~ Do not vacuum anything that is
burning or smoking such as cigarettes,
Safety Instructions. This appliance is
matches or hot ashes. The vacuum
intended strictly for household use only.
could catch fire.
~ Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to ~ Do not vacuum toner dust. Toner,
be used as a toy. Close attention is
such as that used in printers and
necessary when used near children.
photocopiers can conduct electricity.
~ Never use the vacuum cleaner ~ Do not use to pick up any flammable
without the dustbag or filters in place.
or combustible liquids, such as
Otherwise it could be damaged.
gasoline, or use in areas where they
~ If a dustbag is not inserted, the dust may be present.
compartment lid will not close. Do not
force it shut. ~ Do not vacuum up items which are
heavy, hard or have sharp edges. They
~ Do not leave the vacuum plugged could cause a blockage and damage
in. Unplug it from the outlet when not in the appliance.
use and before servicing.
~ Do not pull or carry by the cord, use
~ On the underside of the vacuum the cord as a handle, close a door on
handpiece is a metal insert designed to the cord, or pull the cord around sharp
absorb static electricity. Please make edges or corners. Do not run the
certain that your hand remains around appliance over the cord. Keep the cord
this metal insert when vacuuming. away from heated surfaces.
~ Persons which lack physical,
sensory or mental abilities or
experience with the machine should not
use it without supervision or instruction
by a responsible person.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
~ Do not unplug by pulling on the ~ Monitor the dustbag change
cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the indicator and inspect all filters regularly.
cord. For best performance, the dustbag
and filters should be replaced when
~ Do not handle the plug or vacuum necessary. A full bag or blocked filter
with wet hands.
will reduce the vacuum cleaner’s
~ Keep the power cord, hair, loose suction power. A temperature limiter
clothing, fingers and all parts of the automatically switches the vacuum
body away from openings and moving cleaner off if it gets too hot, see
parts. "Frequently asked questions".
~ Do not place anything into the Using accessories
openings of the vacuum. Do not use if
any openings are blocked; keep them ~ The hose and the telescopic wand
free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that contain electrical wires. Do not use the
may reduce air flow. vacuum cleaner if these parts are
~ This appliance is equipped with a damaged, cut or punctured. Avoid
picking up sharp objects. Danger of
power cord reel. Hold plug when
rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow electric shock!
plug to whip when rewinding. ~ Unplug the vacuum when changing
~ Turn off all controls before accessories, especially the Turbobrush,
and Powerbrush.
unplugging.
~ Use extra care when cleaning on ~ To avoid the risk of injury when
stairs. vacuuming with a Miele Power or
Turbobrush do not touch the rotating
~ Floor attachments, accessories and roller brush. Danger of injury.
wands must not be used at head level
to avoid injury to eyes and ears.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
~ The socket on the vacuum cleaner ~ The electro-suction hose and the
(depending on model) must only be telescopic wand contain electrical
used for the Miele Powerbrush wires. The plug connectors must not
specified for use with this appliance. come in contact with water. These
items may only be cleaned with a dry
~ Danger of injury. The Miele cloth, no moisture can touch them.
Powerbrush is a motor driven
Danger of electric shock.
accessory for use only with Miele
vacuum cleaners. The vacuum must not ~ Repairs may only be performed by
be used with another manufacturer’s an authorized service agent in
powerbrush. accordance with national and local
safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs
~ Do not use the vacuum without an could cause injury or machine damage.
accessory attached. The rim could be
The manufacturer cannot be held
damaged and injuries could result from
responsible for unauthorized work.
sharp edges.
~ Miele dust bags are disposable and ~ If the power cord is damaged it
should be replaced along with a new
intended to be used only once. Do not
cable reel by Miele Technical Service.
attempt to reuse them. An over stuffed
dustbag will reduce the efficiency of the
vacuum cleaner. Disposing of an old appliance
~ Only use genuine Miele dustbags ~ Before discarding an old vacuum
with the Miele quality signet and cleaner, please cut off the power cord
original Miele filters and accessories. and render the plug useless. Ensure
Only then will the manufacturer the appliance presents no danger to
guarantee its safety. children while being stored for
disposal.
Cleaning, maintenance and
repairs
SAVE THESE
~ Turn the vacuum cleaner off after
each use and before every cleaning /
maintenance. Pull the plug from the INSTRUCTIONS
outlet.
~ Never submerge the vacuum
cleaner in water. Clean only with a dry
cloth or slightly damp cloth when
disconnected from the mains supply. If
moisture gets into the appliance there
is a risk of electric shock.
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Guide to the vacuum cleaner
Some models come standard with one of the following accessories, which are not
shown in this figure. A separate Operating manual of the respective accessory is
supplied with the vacuum.
– Powerbrush
– Turbobrush
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Guide to the vacuum cleaner
a Handpiece (depending on model) *
b Suction power buttons + / – *
c Standby button for vacuum pauses *
d LED *
e Locking button
f Telescopic wand *
g Telescopic wand release button *
h Elbow
i Powerbrush outlet*
j Dust compartment lid release
k Dust compartment filter (motor protection)
l HyClean dust bag
m Floor tool *
n Carrying handle
o Fastener for the Powerbrush outlet cap
p Park-System (on both sides of the vacuum)
q Exhaust filter *
r Foot switch for cord rewind
s Suction power selector *
t Power cord with plug
u Exhaust filter change indicator (Reset button) *
v Thermo indicator , *
w Park-System
x Standby indicator *
y Foot switch On/Off s
z Accessory compartment lid release
{ Airflow indicator
The features marked * may vary or not be available on your model.
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Before using the vacuum cleaner
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Before using the vacuum cleaner
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Before using the vacuum cleaner
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Included accessories
The following accessories are included:
a Crevice nozzle
b Dust brush with natural bristles
c Upholstery tool
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Included accessories
Crevice tool
For cleaning in folds, crevices and
corners.
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Included accessories
Upholstery tool
For cleaning upholstery, mattresses,
cushions, curtains, covers, etc.
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Use
Power cord
,Unwind the cord completely to
aid the vacuum in dissipating heat.
Unwinding
^ Hold the plug and pull out the power
cord.
Rewinding
^ Unplug the vacuum from the outlet.
^ Press the rewind switch - the power
cord will rewind automatically.
Hold the plug so that it does not whip
around when rewinding.
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Use
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Use
Rotary selector
^ Turn the rotary selector to the desired
suction power setting.
+ / – controls
Press and hold the respective +/-
control until the desired power setting
lights up green.
^ Press the + control to select a higher
setting.
^ Press the – control to select a higher
setting.
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Use
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Transport and storage
Park-System
(Unable to use with the Powerbrush
SEB 236)
A Park-System has been designed to
conveniently park the telescopic wand
at the vacuum cleaner during pauses.
^ A special parking attachment is fitted
to all floor brushes. Insert the lower
clip on the floor brush into the slot on
the end of the vacuum cleaner from
above.
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Transport and storage
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Maintenance and care
Purchasing new dustbags and
,Turn off and unplug the vacuum filters
before performing any maintenance
work. Replacement dustbags and filters can
be purchased from an authorized Miele
The Miele filter system consists of the vacuum dealer or by visiting the Miele
following three components. store at http://store.miele.com.
– Dustbag
Which dustbags and filters are
– Exhaust filter the right ones?
– Dust compartment filter Purchase original Miele HyClean
Each of these filters must be changed dustbags with the letters G/N and the
periodically to maintain the vacuum Miele quality signet.
cleaner’s efficiency.
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Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
,An empty-operation-barrier
blocks the dust compartment lid
from closing if no dustbag is
inserted or if it is not inserted all the
way. Do not force it closed.
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Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
Please note
1. If you wish to replace the a Super Air
Clean filter with the b ACTIVE air clean
filter or the c Active HEPA filter, you
must remove the filter frame before
inserting the new type of filter.
2. If you use the a Super Air Clean filter
you have to insert it into a filter frame *.
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Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
Dust compartment
The dust compartment can, if
necessary, be cleaned using a dry
cloth, dusting brush or a second
vacuum to remove any dust.
Monitor the dustbag change indicator
and inspect all filters regularly. Clean or
replace them when necessary
according to these Operating
Instructions.
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Frequently asked questions
What if the vacuum turns off
automatically or a warning light ,
comes on?
The vacuum has overheated. The
temperature limiter automatically turns
the vacuum off. Some models also have
a warning light , which comes on to
indicate that the vacuum has
overheated.
This can occur if, for instance, large
articles block the suction tube or when
the filter bag is full or contains particles
of fine dust. A heavily soiled exhaust or
dust compartment filter can also be the
cause of overheating. Turn the vacuum
off and pull the plug from the outlet.
^ Check for any blockages and allow
the vacuum to cool for 30 minutes.
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Technical Service
In the event of a fault which you cannot
fix yourself please contact the Miele
Service Department at the phone
number on the back of this booklet.
^ Please quote the model type of your
appliance.
This can be found on the data plate on
the bottom of the vacuum.
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Optional accessories
Some models come equipped with one
or more of the following accessories.
Powerbrushes
Observe the cleaning instructions of
the floor manufacturer.
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Optional accessories
Turbobrush
Hand Turbobrush
The Hand Turbobrush is intended for
vacuuming upholstery, mattresses, car
seats, carpeted stairs and other areas
inaccessible with the standard
Turbobrush.
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Optional accessories
Hard floor brush SBB 235-3
To vacuum sturdy hard floors, e.g. tiles
and stone floors.
Radiator brush
(only usable with the crevice nozzle)
For cleaning radiators, narrow shelves
and crevices.
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Optional accessories
Mattress tool
For cleaning deep crevices, mattresses
and upholstery.
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Optional accessories
MicroSet
This set is specially designed for
cleaning small objects and difficult to
reach areas (such as PC keyboards,
stereo equipment, carved furniture,
ornaments, models, etc).
Accessory set consists of:
– Micro hose with combi nozzle
(crevice nozzle and dust brush)
– Micro dust brush
– Micro crevice nozzle
– Extension
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Optional accessories
Active Air Clean filter (black)
A special active charcoal filter which
absorbs odors from the dust collected
in the dustbag, helping to prevent
odors. The "ACTIVE air clean filter" can
be used in place of the existing exhaust
filter. There is no difference in the fine
dust performance of the "Active Air
Clean" and the "Super Air Clean" filter.
Filter frame
The filter frame is needed if you would
like to exchange an Active air Clean or
HEPA filter with a SuperAirClean filter,
see "Maintenance and care -
Exchanging exhaust filters".
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Caring for the environment
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