Miele S 556 Instructions d'exploitation

Operating instructionsVacuum cleanersS 556 / S 558S 658These operating instructions apply toGstandard models S 556 / S 558 and S 658as well as to othe

Connecting the suction hoseand the suction tube^Fit the hand piece of the suction hosefirmly into the suction tube. (Ensurethat the plug connectors li

Using the ElectrobrushThe Electrobrush is particularly suitablefor intensive vacuuming of carpetswhich are subject to hard wear. It isvery effective a

Using the standard floorhead(standard or optional accessory de-pending on model)The floorhead can be used for all nor-mal cleaning of carpets and rugs

Adjusting the standardfloorhead settingVacuum carpets and rugs with thebrush retracted:^Press the foot switch marked g.Clean hard flooring which is no

Other tools, in addition to thefloorhead(s), are supplied with the vac-uum cleaner to help deal with varioustypes of cleaning.a Crevice nozzleb Crevic

Taking the accessories out^Press the release button to open theaccessories compartment lid.^ Take out the accessory you require.^ Close the lid secure

The different tools can either be fitted tothe hand-piece or, as required, to thesuction tube.Crevice nozzlefor cleaning in folds, crevices or cor-ner

Dusting brushFor cleaning skirting boards, ornate orcarved articles, etc.The head of the dusting brush can beswivelled to attain the best cleaning po-

Unwinding and rewinding themains cableUnwinding^Hold the plug and unwind cable tothe required length:S 556 / S 558: max. approx. 7.5 m /S 658: max. ap

Switching the vacuum cleaneron and offTo switch the vacuum cleaner on:^Press the On-Off switch.The Stand-by indicator light comes onto show that the v

Caring for the environmentDescription of the applianceWarning and Safety instructionsPreparing for useAccessories suppliedUsing the accessories suppli

Regulating the suction^Switch on the vacuum cleaner.Use the p and m on the hand-pieceto regulate the suction to suit the typeof flooring.The higher th

Switching the Electrobrush onand offThe Electrobrush is switched on and offseparately from the vacuum cleaner bypressing the j switch on thehandpiece.

Blowing outBlower connection socket(depending on model)The blower connection socket can beused to connect the suction hose to the"blower" ou

Park-systemA Park-system has been designed forconveniently parking the vacuumcleaner during pauses. A special park-ing attachment is fitted to all flo

,Always disconnect the vacuumcleaner from the electrical supply formaintenance work and for cleaning.Switch off at the wall socket and re-move the plu

When to change the dustbagChange the dustbag when the colourmarker in the dustbag change indicatorfills the display.The dustbags are disposable and in

Replacing the dustbag^Press the release button for the dustcompartment lid and raise the lid untilit clicks into place.The dustbag has a closing flap

When to change the exhaustfilterThe built-in exhaust filter change in-dicator (Re-set button 7) is de-signed for the change cycle of anACTIVE air clea

Replacing the "ACTIVE airclean" and the "ACTIVE HEPA"filter^Open the dust compartment lid.^Release the catch and remove the fil-te

Replacing one type of filterwith anotherDepending on model, your vacuumcleaner is fitted with one of the followingexhaust filters as standard:b an ACT

Disposal of packing materialThe transport and protective packingmaterial has been selected from materi-als which are environmentally friendlyfor dispo

When to change the dustcompartment filter (motorprotection)Replace the dust compartment filter ev-ery time you start a new packet ofdustbags.A dust co

When to change the threadliftersCheck the thread lifters on the suctioninlet of the standard floorhead * and theupholstery nozzle from time to time. R

,Always disconnect the vacuumcleaner from the electricity supplyfor maintenance work and for clean-ing. Switch off at the wall socket andremove the pl

OverheatingA temperature limiter switches the vac-uum cleaner off automatically if it getstoo hot. The warning light , will thencome on to indicate th

In the event of a fault that you cannoteasily remedy, please contact–your Miele Dealeror :–the nearest Miele Service Depart-ment. (See address on back

TurbobrushThe Turbobrush is particularly suitablefor vacuuming cut pile carpeting and isoperated by the suction power of thevacuum cleaner. It has a

CarClean Set PlusThe CarClean Set Plus has been de-signed for valeting the interior of cars.It consists of:–Hand-held Turbobrush–Micro-hose with combi

Hard floor brushfor vacuuming smooth flooring, such asstone, tiles, PVC.Parquet floor brushSpecial brush with genuine horsehairbristles for cleaning p

Radiator brushFor cleaning radiators, narrow shelvesor crevices.^Fit the radiator brush to the crevicenozzle.Universal brushFor dusting books, shelves

Mattress nozzle(standard or optional accessory de-pending on model)For easy vacuuming of mattresses andupholstery furniture.Crevice nozzle, 300 mmFor

Description of the appliance4

ACTIVE air clean filter(standard or optional accessory de-pending on model)This is a special active charcoal filterwhich absorbs odours from the dustc

All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance with na-tional and local safety regulations.

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1 Hand piece2 Suction power selector3 Electrobrush switch4 Locking button5 Electro-telescopic tube release button6 Electro-telescopic tube7 Dust compa

This appliance meets statutorysafety requirements. Inappropriateuse can however lead to personalinjury and damage to property.Read the operating instr

Do not vacuum up liquids or dampdirt. This will cause major faultsand could seriously impair the function-ing and electrical safety of the appli-ance.

Using accessoriesTo avoid the risk of injury whenvacuuming with a Miele Electro- orTurbobrush do not touch the rotatingroller brush.The Miele Electrob

Attaching the suction hose^Open the dust compartment shutter.The dust compartment shutter is de-signed for hygienic handling and pre-vents dust and od