Miele S 711 Manual

Operating instructions
Vacuum cleaners
S 560 / S 570
S 700 / S 800 series
These operating instructions apply to standard
models S 560 - S 578, S 711 - S 749
and S 812 - S 849 as well as to other models
which are distinguished by
names rather than numbers.G
M.-Nr. 06 050 931 

Caring for the environment
Description of the appliance
Warning and Safety instructions
Preparing for use
Using the accessories
Floorhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Crevice nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Crevice nozzle extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Dusting brush . ....

Disposal of packing material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic, wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation.
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please recycle them.
Disposing of the dustbag and
filters
These are made from environmentally
friendly materials, and can be disposed
of...

Some models are supplied with a Miele Electrobrush or Turbobrush as standard
(not illustrated). These brushes are supplied with their own operating instructions.
Description of the appliance
4 

aHand piece
bAir inlet valve
cLocking button
dTelescopic tube*
eSlide control*
fSocket for Electrobrush*(only on models with a push button on the lid)
gDust compartment lid catch
hDust compartment filter (for motor protection)
iDustbag
jFloorhead
kCarrying handle
lParking attachment
mExhaust filter*
nMains cable with plug (plug varies depending on country)
oCable rewind
pSuction power selector*
qPark system
rExhaust filter change indicator (Re-set button7)*
sOverheating warning light,*
tOn / Off switch...

This appliance meets statutory
safety requirements. To avoid the
risk of personal injury or damage to
the appliance you should read these
operating instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They
give important information on the
safety, operation and care of the
appliance. Please keep these
operating instructions in a safe
place for reference, and pass them
on to any future users.
Correct use
This vacuum cleaner must only be
used for domestic household
purposes to vacuumdryfloor...

Do not vacuum up any water, liquid
or damp dirt. This will cause major
faults and could seriously impair the
functioning and electrical safety of the
appliance. Wait until any freshly
cleaned or shampooed carpets or floor
coverings are completely dry before
attempting to vacuum.
Do not vacuum up anything which
has been burning or is still glowing
e.g. cigarettes, ashes or coal, whether
glowing or apparently extinguished.
The cleaner might catch fire.
Do not vacuum toner dust. Toner,
such as that used in...

Using accessories
The socket on the vacuum cleaner
(depending on model) must only
be used for the Miele Electrobrush
specified for use with this appliance.
The Miele Electrobrush is a motor
driven accessory for use only with
Miele vacuum cleaners. The cleaner
must not be used with an electrobrush
produced by another manufacturer.
To avoid the risk of injury when
vacuuming with a Miele
Electrobrush or Turbobrush, do not
touch the rotating roller brush.
It is not advisable to vacuum
directly with the...

Attaching the suction hose
^Insert the hose connector into the
suction socket until it clicks into
position.
To remove the suction hose
from the cleaner
^Press the release buttons at the side
of the hose connector and lift the
hose from the socket.
Connecting the suction hose
and the suction tube
^
To fit the handpiece of the suction
hose into the suction tube, line up the
guides on both parts and push in
until they audibly lock together.
^
To release the hand piece from the
suction tube press the...

Connecting the suction tube
sections
(depending on model)
Both sections of the suction tube have
locating arrows marked on them. When
connecting the two sections, ensure
that the two arrows point towards each
other.
Adjusting the telescopic
suction tube
(depending on model)
One part of the telescopic tube is
packed inside the other and can be
adjusted to suit your height for
comfortable vacuum cleaning.
^Press the telescopic tube release
button (see arrow) to release the
tubes and adjust to the required...