Frequently asked questions
Always switch off the vacuum
cleaner before attempting to rectify a
fault and unplug it.
Cleaning the pre-filter (Fig. 29 + 30)
The pre-filter is located at the rear of the
vacuum cleaner.
This should be cleaned when it is obvi-
ously dirty.
Remove the dust container.
Release the handle of the pre-filter
and remove the pre-filter.
Rinse the pre-filter under running cold
water.
Do not use liquid dish soap!
Do not use any sharp or pointed ob-
jects!
Dry the pre-filter carefully!
Replace the dry filter in the dust con-
tainer and lock the handle.
Replace the dust container in the
vacuum cleaner.
Cleaning the fine dust filter
manually (Fig. 31 - 36)
Allow a drying time of 24 hours.
Remove the dust container.
Release the fine dust container in the
direction of the arrow and remove it.
Run a little water into the opening at
the top of the fine dust container.
Gently shake the fine dust container
back and forth.
This will rinse out the dust.
Shake the water out of the opening.
Release the top so that the marking is
pointing to the symbol.
Carefully lift the fine dust filter up-
wards and out of the fine dust con-
tainer.
Clean the outside of the fine dust fil-
ter under running cold water.
Do not clean the inside of the
fine dust filter!
Do not use liquid dish soap!
Do not use any sharp or pointed ob-
jects and do not brush the fine dust
filter!
Leave the fine dust filter to dry for a
minimum of 24 hours after cleaning!
Clean the fine dust filter container
with water and liquid dish soap.
Dry the fine dust filter carefully.
Insert the dry fine dust filter into the
dry fine dust container so that the
marking is pointing to the symbol.
Lock the top into place so that the
marking is pointing to the symbol.
Replace the fine dust container in the
vacuum cleaner and lock it into place.
Replace the dust container in the
vacuum cleaner.
After sales service
In the event of a fault that you cannot
easily remedy, please contact your
Miele dealer or Miele. See back cover
for contact details.
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