Miele Vacuum Cleaner S183 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
Vacuum Cleaner  
S183, S184  
Please carefully study these Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the  
unit and note the listed Important Safety Instructions.  
 
IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS  
A-1) Handle  
B-2) Cord clip  
H) Bag change indicator  
D) Variable power control  
(S184 only)  
C) ON/OFF Switch  
Dust bag cover  
Carry handle  
J) Exhaust cover  
HEPA filter  
E) Foot pedal  
Bumper  
A-3) Upper cord  
hook  
F) Beater bar selector  
Cleaning head  
Head-light (S184 only)  
B-1) Power cord  
A-2) Hose clip  
A-3) Lower  
cord hook/  
Carrying  
handle  
I) Dust bag  
Hose clip  
Extension tube  
Crevice nozzle  
Dusting brush  
Hose  
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE / OPERATE YOUR CLEANER  
A) HANDLE ASSEMBLY  
Upper cord hook  
Hose clip  
Lower  
cord hook/  
Carrying  
handle  
1) Insert the base of the handle into  
the top of the body of the  
machine as shown. Push down  
the handle and tighten the screw.  
3) Turn the upper cord hook to  
the upright position and wind  
the power cord around the  
upper and lower cord hooks.  
2) Set the hose around the hose  
clip.  
IMPORTANT: Do not over  
tighten the screw.  
B) POWER CORD STORAGE  
C) ON / OFF SWITCH  
1) Turn the upper hook to 2) Set the power cord into  
release the power cord  
for instant use.  
the cord clip to help  
secure it during use  
NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance  
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This  
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug  
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does  
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper  
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.  
To start or stop the vacuum cleaner,  
push the switch to “I” to turn it ON, and  
to Oto turn it OFF.  
To avoid any possible damage to the power cord, never run  
over the cord or allow it to become caught in the rotary  
brush.  
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D) VARIABLE POWER CONTROL (S184 Only)  
This vacuum cleaner incorporates a variable power control to allow you to select the power most suitable  
for your cleaning needs.  
MIN: To clean curtains and soft furnishings  
with tool attached.  
MAX: To continuously clean with  
high suction power.  
E) USING THE FOOT PEDAL TO ADJUST THE VACUUM HEIGHT  
To lower the body of the cleaner, step on the pedal at the left rear corner of the vacuum cleaner.  
1. Upright position  
3. Low position  
2. Middle position  
The handle should be in an  
For cleaning under furniture,  
press the pedal a second  
time. The handle may now be  
lowered almost to the floor as  
shown.  
For normal cleaning, press the  
foot pedal and pull back the  
handle to a comfortable angle.  
upright  
position  
when  
cleaning tools are used.  
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F) BEATER BAR SELECTOR  
When cleaning carpeted floor, slide the selector to the  
BEATER BARposition. To stop the beater bar while  
using accessories, slide the selector to the STOP”  
position.  
BEATER BAR ON OR OFF  
B A R  
NOTE: The vacuum cleaner should be running when  
changing the position of the BEATER BAR  
SELECTOR.  
B E A T E R  
S T O P  
G) HOW TO USE THE ACCESSORIES  
1) To use the accessories keep the vacuum cleaner  
upright and slide the BEATER BAR SELECTOR to  
the STOPposition.  
2) Pull the hose out of the intake port a the lower left  
of the vacuum, and release it from the hose clip.  
Connect the desired accessory as illustrate  
below.  
NOTE: When finished using the accessory, re-insert  
the hose end into the intake port and place the hose  
under the clip. The accessories can also be returned  
to their storage locations.  
Hose clip  
CAUTION: While using the accessories, hold  
the handle as shown above to avoid pulling  
the cleaner over.  
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H) BAG CHANGE INDICATOR  
Yellow  
mark  
The bag change indicator located on the  
front of your cleaner normally indicates  
when the dust bag should be changed. In  
order to maintain the best efficiency, it  
should be changed when the yellow mark  
appears in the window.  
Bag change  
indicator  
NOTE: if the yellow mark appears after the  
bag has been replaced, check to see if the  
hose or suction tube is clogged (see  
BLOCKAGES). Due to the smaller intake,  
the yellow mark may also appear when  
using the crevice tool.  
CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE OUTLET BEFORE  
PERFORMING THE OPERATIONS BELOW  
I) REPLACING THE DUST BAG  
1) Remove the dust 2) Grip the handle of the 3) Close dust bag tab to 4) Install the new dust  
cover by pulling it  
forwards.  
dust bag and pull the  
bag out of the dust  
compartment.  
avoid dust leakage  
and put it away.  
bag by placing the  
hole over the exhaust  
port and pressing it  
into place as shown.  
IMPORTANT: For  
maximum vacuum  
efficiency, dust bags  
should be changed  
regularly.  
NOTE: If the dust bag is installed incorrectly,  
the dust cover will not close.  
We recommend the use of genuine Miele dust bags only  
Part # 5294740 Type Z  
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J) CHANGING FILTERS  
In addition to the dust bag, the vacuum cleaner  
contains two filters; a central filter that protects the  
motor (fig.1) and a HEPA filter that removes  
particles from the exhausted air (fig.2). The HEPA  
filter should be changed every six months or  
whenever it becomes dirty. The central filter should  
be changed or rinsed out whenever the HEPA filter  
is replaced.  
Fig. 1  
CENTRAL FILTER (Fig. 1)  
Part # F0391100  
To remove, slide the central filter forward out of its  
housing.  
IMPORTANT: If the central filter has been rinsed  
out, make sure it is dry before re-installing it.  
HEPA FILTER (Fig. 2)  
Part # S02Z6000  
To change the HEPA filter.  
1) Remove the exhaust cover.  
2) Take out the HEPA filter and replace with a new  
one.  
Fig. 2  
IMPORTANT: Do not forget to re-install the filters before use.  
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE  
Before returning the vacuum cleaner to a Miele Service Center, check the  
following items:  
Check Point  
Cause / Remedy  
Problem  
Cord connection.  
Plug cord into outlet correctly.  
Motor doesnt run.  
(no noise is heard at all)  
Motor runs but no suction.  
I If there is a clog, remove it.  
If it shows full, replace the dust  
bag.  
Hose inlet clogged.  
Check the bag change indicator.  
Dust bag broken or clogged.  
Central filter.  
If the dust bag is broken, replace it.  
If the central filter is full of dust, clean  
or replace it.  
Beater bar does not rotate.  
Beater bar selector.  
Beater bar / housing.  
Belt broken or loose.  
Select the correct position.  
If there is an obstruction, remove it.  
Replace the belt.  
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before replacing any part always,  
DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.  
BLOCKAGES  
If your cleaner stops picking up dust, or the Bag Change Indicator shows "Full" while the dust bag  
is still empty, a blockage may have occurred.  
To remove the obstruction, proceed as follow:  
Remove the hose from the suction inlet by turning the hose to the right and pulling it out (Fig. 1). Clear any  
obstruction from the hose and/or suction inlet using a blunt instrument, taking care not to damage the hose.  
If the obstruction occurs in the suction pipe, it can be removed with care as shown in Fig. 2.  
Suction pipe inlet  
Fig. 1  
Fig. 2  
MAINTENANCE FOR THE BEATER BAR  
DO NOT USE YOUR FINGERS OR HANDS TO  
REMOVE OR CLEAN THE BEATER BAR.  
When it is necessary to remove thread, string, hair  
etc., which has wound around the beater bar, cut  
across them with a pair of scissors, making sure  
not to cut the brush.  
R E M O V I N G  
T H I S  
C O V E R  
R E M O V E  
P L U G  
B E F O R E  
R E M O V I N G  
T H I S  
C O V E R  
R E M O V E  
P L U G  
B E F O R E  
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SERVICING AND REPAIRS  
Use only genuine Miele replacement parts.  
DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY  
If you have any questions, contact your local dealer / service agent.  
Any service needed other than that described in these Operating Instructions should be  
performed by a Miele Service Center, only.  
To replace any of the following parts, place the vacuum cleaner in the horizontal position  
by using the pedal. Then turn it over exposing the underside.  
HOW TO REPLACE - DRIVE BELT  
(Part # S01Z6000) AND BEATER BAR  
ASSEMBLY (Part # R98Z6064)  
REMOVE PLUG BEFORE  
REMOVING THIS COVER  
1. Remove the 4 screws from the base plate and  
lift it off. (Fig. 1)  
2. Release the belt from the motor shaft and lift  
the beater bar assembly to remove the belt.  
Fig. 2  
(Fig. 2)  
3. To reassemble the beater bar, return the belt to  
the motor shaft and beater bar pulley.  
Re-insert the bar into its supports and turn the  
beater bar to ensure that the belt is seated  
correctly. (Fig. 3)  
4. Replace the base plate, and re-fasten the  
screws securely.  
Fig. 1  
Fig. 3  
HOW TO REPLACE - BEATER BAR / SIDE  
BRUSHES / SHAFT SUPPORT A-B  
Screw  
A
Rotary brush  
1.First remove the base plate, drive belt and  
beater bar assembly (as illustrated above).  
2.Remove the 2 screws at both ends of the  
beater bar assembly and separate the different  
parts as shown in the exploded view.  
B
Screw  
Side  
Brush  
3.Replace any damaged part and reassemble in  
the reverse order.  
Shaft  
support  
REPLACING THE HEAD-LIGHT BULB  
(S184 only)  
Shaft  
support  
Side  
Brush  
1. Remove the base plate, release the head-light  
assembly and lift it off. (Fig. 1)  
2. Remove the old bulb, and replace it with a new  
one (Fig. 2)  
(Consult your dealer / service agent for a  
suitable replacement bulb).  
3. Re-insert the head-light assembly and the  
base plate.  
Fig. 1  
Fig. 2  
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CORD CARE  
To avoid damaging the power cord,  
never run over the cord or allow it to  
become caught in the beater bar when  
using the vacuum cleaner.  
Hold any excess cord in your free hand  
while vacuuming in order to avoid  
running over the cord.  
STORING THE APPLIANCE  
To store the vacuum:  
1) Return the vacuum cleaner to the upright  
position.  
2) Turn off the vacuum cleaner.  
3) Unplug it from the electrical supply.  
4) Replace the hose and accessories.  
5) Store the cord as outlined in POWER CORD  
STORAGE.  
Store the cleaner away from heat sources, such  
as radiators, fires or direct sunlight.  
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National Headquarters  
MIELE, INC.  
Southern California  
9 INDEPENDENCE WAY  
PRINCETON, NJ 08540  
Phone: (609) 419-9898  
Miele, Inc.  
Southern California Showroom  
189 North Robertson Blvd  
Beverly Hills, CA 90211  
Phone: (310) 855-9470  
or  
(800) 843-7231  
(609) 419-4298  
Fax:  
Fax:  
(310) 358-0238  
Showroom Locations  
National Headquarters  
Miele, Inc.  
9 Independence Way  
Princeton, NJ 08540  
Phone: (609) 419-9898  
New England  
Miele, Inc.  
New England Showroom  
555 Washington Street  
Wellesley, MA 02482  
Phone: (781) 431-2225  
Fax:  
(781) 431-0003  
Fax:  
(609) 419-4298  
Toll free (Wellesley area only):  
(877) 53 MIELE (64353)  
Southwest  
Miele, Inc.  
1400 Turtle Creek Boulevard  
Suite 177  
Dallas, TX 75207  
Phone: (214) 752-9000  
Canadian Head Office  
MIELE, LTD  
55G East Beaver Creek Road  
Richmond Hill  
Fax:  
(214) 752-6307  
Ontario, L4B 1ES  
Téléphone: (800) 565-6435  
Téléphone: (905) 707-1171  
MidWest  
Miele, Inc.  
3100 West Dundee Road  
Suite 901  
Fax:  
(905) 707-0177  
Northbrook, IL 60062  
Phone: (847) 714-9433  
Showroom Locations  
Quebec  
Miele, Ltd  
Fax:  
(847) 714-9434  
400 Laurier Ave, West  
Suite 600  
Southeast  
Montreal, Quebec H2V 2K7  
Téléphone: (877) 635-4353  
Miele, Inc.  
7680 Nort Federal Highway  
Boca Raton, FL 33487  
Phone: (561) 995-8030  
ou  
(514) 277-1818  
(514) 277-1838  
Fax:  
Fax:  
(561) 995-8083  
British Columbia  
Miele, Ltd  
3731 North Fraser Way  
West Coast  
Sierra Showroom  
Sobel Building  
680 Eighth Street  
Suite 169-A  
San Francisco, CA 94103  
Phone: (415) 241 68 20  
Unit 200  
Burnaby, British Columbia V5J 5J2  
Téléphone: (604) 434-1300  
Fax:  
(604) 434-1309  
Fax:  
(415) 241 73 17  
Z07Z6090  
Printed in Spain  
 

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