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.
IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS
A-1) Handle
B-2) Cord clip
H) Bag change indicator
D) Variable power control
(S184 only)
C) ON/OFF Switch
Dust bag cover
Carry handle
J) Exhaust cover
HEPA filter
E) Foot pedal
Bumper
A-3) Upper cord
hook
F) Beater bar selector
Cleaning head
Head-light (S184 only)
B-1) Power cord
A-2) Hose clip
A-3) Lower
cord hook/
Carrying
handle
I) Dust bag
Hose clip
Extension tube
Crevice nozzle
Dusting brush
Hose
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE / OPERATE YOUR CLEANER
A) HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Upper cord hook
Hose clip
Lower
cord hook/
Carrying
handle
1) Insert the base of the handle into
the top of the body of the
machine as shown. Push down
the handle and tighten the screw.
3) Turn the upper cord hook to
the upright position and wind
the power cord around the
upper and lower cord hooks.
2) Set the hose around the hose
clip.
IMPORTANT: Do not over
tighten the screw.
B) POWER CORD STORAGE
C) ON / OFF SWITCH
1) Turn the upper hook to 2) Set the power cord into
release the power cord
for instant use.
the cord clip to help
secure it during use
NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
To start or stop the vacuum cleaner,
push the switch to “I” to turn it ON, and
to “O” to turn it OFF.
To avoid any possible damage to the power cord, never run
over the cord or allow it to become caught in the rotary
brush.
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D) VARIABLE POWER CONTROL (S184 Only)
This vacuum cleaner incorporates a variable power control to allow you to select the power most suitable
for your cleaning needs.
MIN: To clean curtains and soft furnishings
with tool attached.
MAX: To continuously clean with
high suction power.
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
3. Low position
2. Middle position
The handle should be in an
For cleaning under furniture,
press the pedal a second
time. The handle may now be
lowered almost to the floor as
shown.
For normal cleaning, press the
foot pedal and pull back the
handle to a comfortable angle.
upright
position
when
cleaning tools are used.
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F) BEATER BAR SELECTOR
When cleaning carpeted floor, slide the selector to the
“BEATER BAR” position. To stop the beater bar while
using accessories, slide the selector to the “STOP”
position.
BEATER BAR ON OR OFF
B A R
NOTE: The vacuum cleaner should be running when
changing the position of the BEATER BAR
SELECTOR.
B E A T E R
S T O P
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.
Connect the desired accessory as illustrate
below.
NOTE: When finished using the accessory, re-insert
the hose end into the intake port and place the hose
under the clip. The accessories can also be returned
to their storage locations.
Hose clip
CAUTION: While using the accessories, hold
the handle as shown above to avoid pulling
the cleaner over.
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H) BAG CHANGE INDICATOR
Yellow
mark
The bag change indicator located on the
front of your cleaner normally indicates
when the dust bag should be changed. In
order to maintain the best efficiency, it
should be changed when the yellow mark
appears in the window.
Bag change
indicator
NOTE: if the yellow mark appears after the
bag has been replaced, check to see if the
hose or suction tube is clogged (see
BLOCKAGES). Due to the smaller intake,
the yellow mark may also appear when
using the crevice tool.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE OUTLET BEFORE
PERFORMING THE OPERATIONS BELOW
I) REPLACING THE DUST BAG
1) Remove the dust 2) Grip the handle of the 3) Close dust bag tab to 4) Install the new dust
cover by pulling it
forwards.
dust bag and pull the
bag out of the dust
compartment.
avoid dust leakage
and put it away.
bag by placing the
hole over the exhaust
port and pressing it
into place as shown.
IMPORTANT: For
maximum vacuum
efficiency, dust bags
should be changed
regularly.
NOTE: If the dust bag is installed incorrectly,
the dust cover will not close.
We recommend the use of genuine Miele dust bags only
Part # 5294740 Type Z
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J) CHANGING FILTERS
In addition to the dust bag, the vacuum cleaner
contains two filters; a central filter that protects the
motor (fig.1) and a HEPA filter that removes
particles from the exhausted air (fig.2). The HEPA
filter should be changed every six months or
whenever it becomes dirty. The central filter should
be changed or rinsed out whenever the HEPA filter
is replaced.
Fig. 1
CENTRAL FILTER (Fig. 1)
Part # F0391100
To remove, slide the central filter forward out of its
housing.
IMPORTANT: If the central filter has been rinsed
out, make sure it is dry before re-installing it.
HEPA FILTER (Fig. 2)
Part # S02Z6000
To change the HEPA filter.
1) Remove the exhaust cover.
2) Take out the HEPA filter and replace with a new
one.
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:
Check Point
Cause / Remedy
Problem
• Cord connection.
• Plug cord into outlet correctly.
Motor doesn’t run.
(no noise is heard at all)
Motor runs but no suction.
• I If there is a clog, remove it.
• If it shows full, replace the dust
bag.
• Hose inlet clogged.
• Check the bag change indicator.
• Dust bag broken or clogged.
• Central filter.
• If the dust bag is broken, replace it.
• If the central filter is full of dust, clean
or replace it.
Beater bar does not rotate.
• Beater bar selector.
• Beater bar / housing.
• Belt broken or loose.
• Select the correct position.
• If there is an obstruction, remove it.
• Replace the belt.
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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. 1). Clear any
obstruction from the hose and/or suction inlet using a blunt instrument, taking care not to damage the hose.
If the obstruction occurs in the suction pipe, it can be removed with care as shown in Fig. 2.
Suction pipe inlet
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
MAINTENANCE FOR THE BEATER BAR
DO NOT USE YOUR FINGERS OR HANDS TO
REMOVE OR CLEAN THE BEATER BAR.
When it is necessary to remove thread, string, hair
etc., which has wound around the beater bar, cut
across them with a pair of scissors, making sure
not to cut the brush.
R E M O V I N G
T H I S
C O V E R
R E M O V E
P L U G
B E F O R E
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T H I S
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P L U G
B E F O R E
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SERVICING AND REPAIRS
Use only genuine Miele replacement parts.
DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
If you have any questions, contact your local dealer / service agent.
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.
HOW TO REPLACE - DRIVE BELT
(Part # S01Z6000) AND BEATER BAR
ASSEMBLY (Part # R98Z6064)
REMOVE PLUG BEFORE
REMOVING THIS COVER
1. Remove the 4 screws from the base plate and
lift it off. (Fig. 1)
2. Release the belt from the motor shaft and lift
the beater bar assembly to remove the belt.
Fig. 2
(Fig. 2)
3. To reassemble the beater bar, return the belt to
the motor shaft and beater bar pulley.
Re-insert the bar into its supports and turn the
beater bar to ensure that the belt is seated
correctly. (Fig. 3)
4. Replace the base plate, and re-fasten the
screws securely.
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
HOW TO REPLACE - BEATER BAR / SIDE
BRUSHES / SHAFT SUPPORT A-B
Screw
A
Rotary brush
1.First remove the base plate, drive belt and
beater bar assembly (as illustrated above).
2.Remove the 2 screws at both ends of the
beater bar assembly and separate the different
parts as shown in the exploded view.
B
Screw
Side
Brush
3.Replace any damaged part and reassemble in
the reverse order.
Shaft
support
REPLACING THE HEAD-LIGHT BULB
(S184 only)
Shaft
support
Side
Brush
1. Remove the base plate, release the head-light
assembly and lift it off. (Fig. 1)
2. Remove the old bulb, and replace it with a new
one (Fig. 2)
(Consult your dealer / service agent for a
suitable replacement bulb).
3. Re-insert the head-light assembly and the
base plate.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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CORD CARE
To avoid damaging the power cord,
never run over the cord or allow it to
become caught in the beater bar when
using the vacuum cleaner.
Hold any excess cord in your free hand
while vacuuming in order to avoid
running over the cord.
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.
4) Replace the hose and accessories.
5) Store the cord as outlined in “POWER CORD
STORAGE”.
Store the cleaner away from heat sources, such
as radiators, fires or direct sunlight.
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MIELE, INC.
Southern California
9 INDEPENDENCE WAY
PRINCETON, NJ 08540
Phone: (609) 419-9898
Miele, Inc.
Southern California Showroom
189 North Robertson Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: (310) 855-9470
or
(800) 843-7231
(609) 419-4298
Fax:
Fax:
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Showroom Locations
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New England Showroom
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Wellesley, MA 02482
Phone: (781) 431-2225
Fax:
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Fax:
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Toll free (Wellesley area only):
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Suite 177
Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: (214) 752-9000
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Fax:
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Fax:
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Fax:
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ou
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