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Miele S 556 Operating Instructions Manual

Miele S 556 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions

Vacuum cleaners
S 556 / S 558
S 658
G
These operating instructions apply to
standard models S 556 / S 558 and S 658
as well as to other models with particular
names rather than model numbers.
M.-Nr. 05 638 230

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Vacuum cleaners S 556 / S 558 S 658 These operating instructions apply to standard models S 556 / S 558 and S 658 as well as to other models with particular names rather than model numbers. M.-Nr. 05 638 230...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment Description of the appliance Warning and Safety instructions Preparing for use Accessories supplied Using the accessories supplied Crevice nozzle ........... . 16 Crevice nozzle extension .

  • Page 3: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of packing material Disposal of your old appliance The transport and protective packing Old appliances may contain materials material has been selected from materi- which can be reclaimed or recycled. als which are environmentally friendly Please contact your dealer, your local for disposal and can normally be recy- waste collection centre or scrap mer-...

  • Page 4: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance...
  • Page 5 Electro-suction hose ** N.B. Plug may vary depending on country The illustration shows the maximum number of features available on these Miele vacuum cleaners. Those features marked * depend on the model and may vary or not be available on your model.

  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and Safety instructions Before using for the first time This appliance meets statutory A damaged vacuum cleaner can safety requirements. Inappropriate be dangerous. Check the packag- use can however lead to personal ing, the vacuum cleaner and accesso- injury and damage to property. ries for any signs of damage.
  • Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions Do not vacuum up liquids or damp Do not carry the appliance by the dirt. This will cause major faults cable. When disconnecting from and could seriously impair the function- the mains socket pull by the plug not by ing and electrical safety of the appli- the cable.

  • Page 8: Using Accessories

    If the cable is damaged it should disposable and intended to be be replaced together with a com- used only once. Do not attempt to plete cable rewind by a Miele service re-use. Blocked pores reduce the effi- technician. ciency of the cleaner.

  • Page 9: Preparing For Use

    Preparing for use Attaching the suction hose ^ Open the dust compartment shutter. The dust compartment shutter is de- signed for hygienic handling and pre- vents dust and odours escaping. If you remove the suction hose from the vacuum cleaner for storage purposes close the dust compartment shutter be- fore putting it away (e.g.
  • Page 10 Preparing for use Connecting the suction hose and the suction tube ^ Fit the hand piece of the suction hose firmly into the suction tube. (Ensure that the plug connectors line up). They must lock together with a click. ^ To release the hand piece from the suction tube press the locking button (see arrow) and pull the hand piece away from the suction tube.

  • Page 11: Using The Electrobrush

    Preparing for use Using the Electrobrush The Electrobrush is particularly suitable for intensive vacuuming of carpets which are subject to hard wear. It is very effective at removing deep seated dirt and preventing areas of frequent use being trodden into a path. It is also important to observe the flooring manufacturer's cleaning and care instructions.

  • Page 12: Fitting The Standard Floorhead

    Miele floor brushes (see "Ac- cessories available as optional extras"). It is also important to observe the flooring manufacturer's cleaning and care instructions.
  • Page 13 Preparing for use Adjusting the standard floorhead setting Vacuum carpets and rugs with the brush retracted: ^ Press the foot switch marked g. Clean hard flooring which is not sus- ceptible to scratching with the brush protruding: ^ Press the foot switch marked h.

  • Page 14: Accessories Supplied

    Accessories supplied Other tools, in addition to the floorhead(s), are supplied with the vac- uum cleaner to help deal with various types of cleaning. a Crevice nozzle b Crevice nozzle extension * c Dusting brush d Upholstery brush e Filter grille (supplied separately in the box) f Blower connection socket *, not illustrated (see section "Use -...
  • Page 15 Accessories supplied Taking the accessories out ^ Press the release button to open the accessories compartment lid. ^ Take out the accessory you require. ^ Close the lid securely. S 658 accessories compartment The extension for the crevice nozzle is located in the compartment underneath the crevice nozzle.

  • Page 16: Using The Accessories Supplied

    Using the accessories supplied The different tools can either be fitted to the hand-piece or, as required, to the suction tube. Crevice nozzle for cleaning in folds, crevices or cor- ners. Crevice nozzle extension (depending on model) This accessory can be used to extend the length of the crevice nozzle.

  • Page 17: Dusting Brush

    Using the accessories supplied Dusting brush For cleaning skirting boards, ornate or carved articles, etc. The head of the dusting brush can be swivelled to attain the best cleaning po- sition. Upholstery nozzle For cleaning upholstery, mattresses, cushions, curtains, covers etc.

  • Page 18: Use

    Unwinding ^ Hold the plug and unwind cable to the required length: S 556 / S 558: max. approx. 7.5 m / S 658: max. approx. 9.5 m When vacuuming for longer than 30 minutes at a time, pull the cable...

  • Page 19: Switching The Vacuum Cleaner On And Off

    Switching the vacuum cleaner on and off To switch the vacuum cleaner on: ^ Press the On-Off switch. The Stand-by indicator light comes on to show that the vacuum cleaner is ready for use. To switch the vacuum cleaner off: ^ Press the On-Off switch again.

  • Page 20: Regulating The Suction

    Regulating the suction ^ Switch on the vacuum cleaner. Use the p and m on the hand-piece to regulate the suction to suit the type of flooring. The higher the wattage the more pow- erful the suction. Setting 9 = no suction Low setting = weak suction High setting = strong suction The symbols on the controls of your...

  • Page 21: Switching The Electrobrush On And Off

    Switching the Electrobrush on and off The Electrobrush is switched on and off separately from the vacuum cleaner by pressing the j switch on the handpiece. This means that you can switch the Electrobrush off during vacuuming and the vacuum cleaner will continue to op- erate using suction only.

  • Page 22: Blowing Out

    Blowing out Blower connection socket (depending on model) The blower connection socket can be used to connect the suction hose to the "blower" outlet of the vacuum cleaner, e.g. for dusting off multi-layered radia- tors and blowing dust out of inaccessi- ble corners so that it can be vacuumed up.

  • Page 23: Setting Down, Transportation And Storage

    Setting down, transportation and storage Park-system A Park-system has been designed for conveniently parking the vacuum cleaner during pauses. A special park- ing attachment is fitted to all floorheads including the Electrobrush and to the rear of the cleaner. ^ Fit the lower clip on the floorhead into the slot on the end of the vacuum cleaner from above (see illustration).

  • Page 24: Maintenance And Care

    Order original Miele dustbags with the filters which must be replaced from time letter: to time to ensure efficient suction. – F/J/M for model S 556 / S 558 – Dustbag (filter bag) – G/N for model S 658. – Exhaust filter Always quote the model number given –...

  • Page 25: When To Change The Dustbag

    Maintenance and care When to change the dustbag Change the dustbag when the colour marker in the dustbag change indicator fills the display. The dustbags are disposable and in- tended to be used only once. Do not attempt to re-use as suction would be reduced.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Dustbag

    Maintenance and care Replacing the dustbag ^ Press the release button for the dust compartment lid and raise the lid until it clicks into place. The dustbag has a closing flap which closes automatically when the dustbag is removed to prevent any dust escap- ing.

  • Page 27: When To Change The Exhaust Filter

    Maintenance and care When to change the exhaust filter The built-in exhaust filter change in- dicator (Re-set button 7) is de- signed for the change cycle of an ACTIVE air clean or an ACTIVE HEPA filter. Always change the filter when the ex- haust filter indicator (Reset button 7) lights up.

  • Page 28: Replacing The "Active Air Clean" And The "Active Hepa" Filter

    Maintenance and care Replacing the "ACTIVE air clean" and the "ACTIVE HEPA" filter ^ Open the dust compartment lid. ^ Release the catch and remove the fil- ter. ^ To insert the new filter, fit it so that it engages at the back and then close the catch.

  • Page 29: Replacing One Type Of Filter With Another

    The SUPER air clean filter should be replaced with a new one every time you start a new packet of dustbags. (A SUPER air clean filter is supplied with every packet of Miele dustbags). Remember to reset the "Exhaust filter change indicator".

  • Page 30: When To Change The Dust Compartment Filter (Motor Protection)

    Replace the dust compartment filter ev- ery time you start a new packet of dustbags. A dust compartment filter is supplied with every packet of Miele dustbags. To replace the dust compartment filter (motor protection) ^ Open the dust compartment lid.

  • Page 31: When To Change The Thread Lifters

    (bayonet connection), and pull out the pin. b Take out the roller. Remove all threads and hair etc., then replace the individual parts in the right order. Spare parts are available from your Miele dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department.

  • Page 32: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Dust compartment Always disconnect the vacuum The dust compartment can, if neces- cleaner from the electricity supply sary, be cleaned using a dry duster, for maintenance work and for clean- dusting brush or, if available, a second ing.

  • Page 33: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide Overheating A temperature limiter switches the vac- uum cleaner off automatically if it gets too hot. The warning light , will then come on to indicate that it has over- heated. This can occur if, for instance, large ar- ticles block the suction tube or when the dustbag is full or contains particles of fine dust.

  • Page 34: After Sales Service

    In the event of a fault that you cannot easily remedy, please contact – your Miele Dealer or : – the nearest Miele Service Depart- ment. (See address on back page). Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to im-...

  • Page 35: Accessories Available As Optional Extras

    Accessories available as optional extras Turbobrush The Turbobrush is particularly suitable for vacuuming cut pile carpeting and is operated by the suction power of the vacuum cleaner. It has a rotating brush which is very effective at picking up thread, hairs and fluff. It is also important to observe the flooring manufacturer's cleaning and care instructions.
  • Page 36 These are supplied in a carry case to- gether with a 3 m long suction hose with hose clip. CarClean Set Vario The Miele CarClean Set Vario has been designed as an accessory for Miele and non-Miele cylinder vacuum clean- ers.
  • Page 37 Accessories available as optional extras Hard floor brush for vacuuming smooth flooring, such as stone, tiles, PVC. Parquet floor brush Special brush with genuine horsehair bristles for cleaning parquet floors, floorboards and laminate flooring which is susceptible to scratching.
  • Page 38 Accessories available as optional extras Radiator brush For cleaning radiators, narrow shelves or crevices. ^ Fit the radiator brush to the crevice nozzle. Universal brush For dusting books, shelves, etc. Dusting brush with horsehair For dusting particularly delicate ob- jects.
  • Page 39 Accessories available as optional extras Mattress nozzle (standard or optional accessory de- pending on model) For easy vacuuming of mattresses and upholstery furniture. Crevice nozzle, 300 mm For cleaning in folds, crevices or cor- ners. MicroSet The set is specially designed for clean- ing intricate small objects and difficult to reach areas (such as PC keyboards, stereo equipment, intricately carved fur-...
  • Page 40 Accessories available as optional extras ACTIVE air clean filter (standard or optional accessory de- pending on model) This is a special active charcoal filter which absorbs odours from the dust collected in the dustbag. It helps, there- fore, to prevent the build up of odours occuring.

  • Page 41: Electrical Connection For The Uk

    The voltage, rated load and fuse rating room or Miele service agent. are given on the data plate located un- derneath the vacuum cleaner. Please Important ensure that these match the household mains supply.
  • Page 44 Alteration rights reserved / 002 (556/558/658) 5101 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.

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