Miele S 768 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Guide to the vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Included accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Crevice nozzle ....................................................16
Dusting brush ....................................................16
Upholstery nozzle .................................................16
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power cord.......................................................17
Turning the vacuum on and off .......................................18
Adjusting the suction ...............................................19
Blower connection socket ...........................................20
Transportation and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Purchasing new dustbags and filters ..................................22
Which dustbags and filters are the right ones? ...........................22
When to change the dustbag ........................................23
Replacing the dustbag .............................................24
Replacing the exhaust filter ..........................................25
Replacing the "Air Clean" filter ........................................26
Replacing the "Active Air Clean" filter and the "Active HEPA" filter ............27
Replacing one type of filter with another ................................28
When to change the dust compartment filter (motor protection)..............29
Replacing the dust compartment filter (motor protection)...................29
When to change the thread catcher pads on the standard floor brush ........30
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Technical Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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