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.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended when it is plugged in. Unplug it from the outlet when not in use and before servicing. • Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces.
IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS A-1) Handle H) Bag change indicator D) Variable power control (S184 only) Carry handle J) Exhaust cover HEPA filter Bumper Cleaning head Head-light (S184 only) I) Dust bag B-2) Cord clip C) ON/OFF Switch Dust bag cover E) Foot pedal F) Beater bar selector A-2) Hose clip...
C) ON / OFF SWITCH To start or stop the vacuum cleaner, push the switch to “I” to turn it ON, and to “O” to turn it OFF.
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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 The handle should be in an...
BEATER BAR SELECTOR. G) HOW TO USE THE ACCESSORIES 1) To use the accessories keep the vacuum cleaner upright and slide the BEATER BAR SELECTOR to the “STOP” position. 2) Pull the hose out of the intake port a the lower left of the vacuum, and release it from the hose clip.
NOTE: If the dust bag is installed incorrectly, the dust cover will not close. We recommend the use of genuine Miele dust bags only Yellow mark Bag change indicator 3) Close dust bag tab to avoid dust leakage and put it away.
J) CHANGING FILTERS Fig. 1 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: Problem • Cord connection. Motor doesn’t run.
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.
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.
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.
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