Miele S5211 Owners Manual

Connecting the handle to the
suction tube
Insert the handle into the suction tube
until it clicks into position. To do this,
line up the guides on the two pieces.
To release the handle from the
suction tube, press the release
button and pull the handle away from
the suction tube.
Your vacuum cleaner is fitted with one
of the following telescopic tubes,
depending on the model:
–Telescopic tube
– Triscopic tube
Adjusting the telescopic
suction tube
One part of this telescopic tube is
packed inside the...

Fitting the standard floorhead
Push the suction tube into the
floorhead and turn it clockwise or
anti-clockwise until it clicks into
position.
To release the floorhead from the
suction tube, press the release
button (see arrow) and pull the
suction tube away from the floorhead.
The floorhead can be used for all
normal cleaning of carpets and rugs. It
can also be used with the brush
protruding to vacuum hard flooring. For
hard flooring, such as stone and
parquet, we recommend using one of
the special...

Crevice nozzle
For cleaning in folds, crevices or
corners.
Dusting brush with natural bristles
For cleaning skirting boards, ornate
or carved objects.
The head can be swivelled to adjust
the angle.
Upholstery nozzle
For cleaning upholstery, mattresses,
cushions, curtains, covers etc.
To open the accessories
compartment
Press the release button to open the
accessories compartment lid.
The accessories compartment will then
open.
Take out the accessory you require.
Press down firmly on the lid to...

Mains cable
Unwinding the cable
Pull out the mains cable to the
required length (max. approx. 6.5 m).
Warning: If vacuuming for longer
than 30 minutes, the mains cable
must be pulled out to its fullest
extent. Otherwise there is a danger
of overheating and damage.
Rewinding the cable
Switch the vacuum cleaner off at the
wall socket and unplug it.
Press the rewind foot switch briefly.
The cable will rewind automatically.
Switching on and off

Press the On/Off foot control.
Use
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Models with radio controls on the
handle
To pause the vacuum cleaner during
operation:
Press the stand-by button on the
handle.
Warning: The stand-by button is
designed to pause the vacuum
cleaner for short periods of time
whilst vacuuming. After vacuuming,
the vacuum cleaner must be
switched off and unplugged from
the mains electricity supply.
Otherwise there is a danger of
overheating and damage.
The LED will light up each time a button
is pressed on the handle.
At the end of the pause, you can do
one...

Adjusting the suction power
The suction power can be regulated to
suit the type of flooring being cleaned.
Reducing the suction power reduces
the amount of effort required to
manoeuvre the floorhead.
Some models also have symbols on the
controls. The symbols indicate the type
of use the settings are suitable for:
- curtains, lightweight fabrics
- upholstery, cushions
- carpets, rugs and runners
- for daily energy-saving
vacuuming. This setting is also
very quiet
- loop-pile carpets
	- heavily soiled...

+ / – controls with AutoEco
setting
When you switch your vacuum cleaner
on the energy saving AutoEco setting
is selected automatically.
Press the+control to change to
Turbo, the highest power setting.
Press the-foot control to change to
Min., the lowest power setting.
The power setting which is currently
selected will light up white.
+ / - controls on the handle
(radio-operated)
Press and hold the + or – button until
the symbol for the power setting you
require shows in the display on the
cleaner....

Opening the air inlet valve
(not on models with radio-controls on
the handle)
It is easy to reduce the suction power
for a short time, e.g. to prevent rugs or
other objects being sucked into the
vacuum cleaner.
Open the air inlet valve far enough to
reduce the suction power.
The floorhead will be easier to
manoeuvre. Close the valve when you
are ready to use full power again.
Use
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Vacuuming
When vacuuming, pull the cleaner
behind you on its wheels. You can
stand it upright for vacuuming stairs
and curtains etc.
Warning: When vacuuming
especially fine dust, e.g. sawdust,
sand, plaster, flour, talcum powder
etc., electrostatic charges build up
naturally. Under certain conditions
these charges will be released. To
avoid the unpleasant effects of these
discharges, a metal inlay has been
incorporated into the underside of
the handle. Please make sure that
you keep your hand in...

Parking system
(cannot be used with the SEB 234 L
Electro Premium Electrobrush)
A parking system has been designed
for conveniently parking the suction
tube and floorhead during pauses.
Slot the floorhead into the parking
attachment at the back of the
vacuum cleaner.
If the vacuum cleaner is on a sloping
surface, e.g. a ramp, retract the
suction tube fully.
Switching on and off with the parking
system
Some models are fitted with an On/Off
switch in the parking system.
The cleaner is automatically...