Contents Warning and Safety instructions ................Safety instructions and warnings for AP01/AP02/AP03 battery, LG01/LG02 charger, LS03/LS04 charger cradle (depending on the model) ......Guide to the appliance....................12 Caring for the environment ..................14 Installation and connection ..................16 Assembling the vacuum cleaner .................. 16 Using the PowerUnit solo .....................
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Contents Error messages ......................38 Problem solving guide....................39 Service..........................42 Contact in case of malfunction ..................42 Warranty .......................... 42 Cleaning and care ......................43 Optional accessories....................44 Purchasing accessories ....................44 Electrical connection....................46...
“Installation and connection” section as well as the safety instruc- tions and warnings. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner/operator.
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Warning and Safety instructions Correct application This vacuum cleaner is intended for cleaning flooring in domestic households and similar residential environments. This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for use on construction sites. This vacuum cleaner is not intended for outdoor use. ...
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Store the vacuum cleaner and all accessories at an ambient tem- perature between 0 °C and 45 °C. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the warranty will be invalidated. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons can cause consid- ...
Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Do not use the vacuum cleaner without the dust container, pre-fil- ter and fine dust filter fitted. Do not vacuum up anything which has been burning or is still glow- ing e.g. cigarettes, ashes or coal, whether glowing or apparently ex- tinguished.
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The protective measures provided in the domestic installation and in this Miele product must also be assured in their function and opera- tion in isolated operation or in non-mains synchronous operation, or replaced with equivalent measures in the installation.
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To deal with leaking batteries, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (con- tact Miele to request a copy). The AP01/AP02/AP03 lithium-ion battery is subject to the dan- gerous goods legislation. The user is permitted to transport the AP01/AP02/AP03 battery by road, but may be subject to further re-...
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Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Do not drop or throw the AP01/AP02/AP03 battery. For safety reasons, do not continue to use an AP01/AP02/AP03 battery which has been damaged. Keep the AP01/AP02/AP03 battery away from naked flames or other heat sources. Do not heat the AP01/AP02/AP03 battery. Do not expose the rechargeable battery to direct sunlight.
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Warning and Safety instructions Accessories and spare parts Only use genuine accessories with the Miele logo on the pack- aging. The manufacturer cannot otherwise guarantee the safety of the product. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genuine ...
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Guide to the appliance a Fine dust filter (HX FSF-2) b Pre-filter c Dust container d Dust container flap e PowerUnit with a connection at the bottom for the battery, a connector at the bottom for the suction tube and Electrobrush, and a connector at the top for the suction tube and Comfort handle f Release buttons for battery (on both sides of the battery) g Charging socket (at the bottom of the battery)
Please dispose of it at your local com- munity waste collection/recycling centre for electrical and electronic appli- ances, or contact Miele. You should re- move any old batteries which are not securely enclosed by the appliance. These must be taken to a suitable col- lection point where they can be handed in free of charge.
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Caring for the environment Disposing of old batteries and rechargeable batteries In many cases, electrical and electronic appliances contain batteries and re- chargeable batteries which must not be disposed of with household waste after use. You should remove any removable batteries or rechargeable batteries and dispose of them immediately in a suit- able recycling box for batteries.
Installation and connection - Ergonomic (reduced strain on the Assembling the vacuum cleaner wrist) You can assemble the vacuum cleaner in - Convenient cleaning of large surfaces 2 different ways. The advantages of placing the PowerUnit at the top of the vacuum cleaner are as follows: –...
Installation and connection Connecting the Comfort handle Depending on how you decide to con- figure your vacuum cleaner, you can connect the Comfort handle to either the suction tube or the PowerUnit. Press the release catch and remove the Comfort handle by pulling it up- wards.
Installation and connection Press the release catch to separate Connecting the PowerUnit and the individual sections from each the suction tube other. Depending on how you decide to con- figure your vacuum cleaner, the suction Inserting the battery tube is located either above or below the PowerUnit.
Installation and connection Connecting the Electrobrush General battery information Depending on how you decide to con- The rechargeable battery is supplied not figure your vacuum cleaner, you can fully charged. connect either the PowerUnit connector Charge the battery completely before or the suction tube connector to the using it for the first time.
Installation and connection Charging the battery (without Charging the battery (with wall wall mounting) mounting) You can store the vacuum cleaner up- There are 2 ways to store and charge right and charge the battery directly. the vacuum cleaner in the supplied wall bracket.
Installation and connection Wall mounting Attaching the mounting plate The supplied wall bracket has a mount- 2 plugs and 2 T20 TORX screws are ing plate with a bag of screws attached supplied for attaching the mounting to the back. plate to the wall. Attach the mounting plate to the point You will also need a battery-operated on the wall where you want the wall...
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Installation and connection Attaching the charging cable to the wall bracket A cable compartment is located on the underside of the wall bracket. Refit the cover and lock the cable compartment. Then turn over the wall bracket. Connecting the accessories ...
Installation and connection Connecting the wall bracket Battery charging state indicator (while charging) The battery charging state is displayed on the PowerUnit. Slide the wall bracket down into the mounting plate from above until it audibly clicks into place. Charging capacity Display Approx. 0–34 %...
Installation and connection If the battery has not been used for a long time and has run down, it will go into safe mode. As a result, the battery charging state indicator will only re- spond after approximately 30–60 minutes when charging in the PowerUnit.
Using the supplied accessories Accessories holder for the suc- Miele offers a range of suitable ac- tion tube cessories for many special applica- tions (see “Optional accessories”). This accessories holder allows you to carry around 2 accessories from the ...
Using the supplied accessories Tip: If you ever need to vacuum up sub- Multi Floor XXL Electrobrush stantial amounts of coarse dirt or Follow the flooring manufacturer’s debris, use the PowerUnit solo (see “In- cleaning and care instructions. stallation and connection – Using the PowerUnit solo”).
Using the supplied accessories When fitted with the Hardfloor Care soft brush, the Electrobrush can be used to clean delicate hard floors. Insert the Hardfloor Care soft brush into the Electrobrush instead of the roller brush fitted as standard (see “Car- pet Care roller brush” above). When you use the Hardfloor Care soft roller, the Electrobrush power con- sumption is automatically set to the...
Using the supplied accessories The handheld brush is particularly suit- able for intensive cleaning of car seats and carpeted stairs. For optimum cleaning results on up- holstery, use the upholstery nozzle XL. Tip: The suction tube is not a conveni- ent option for cleaning car seats or stairs.
Switching on and off Selecting the suction power level If you have charged the battery in the wall bracket, take the vacuum cleaner The suction power level can be adjusted out of the wall bracket. for the specific situation. Reducing the suction power reduces the amount of ...
Illuminating the work area (depending on model) The Electrobrush on your vacuum cleaner is equipped with BrilliantLight to illuminate the work area. Self-standing function for short pauses in vacuuming (For safety reasons, this function can only be used when the PowerUnit is fit- ted at the bottom of the vacuum cleaner) If you are vacuuming with the...
Miele webshop, the Miele Customer Service Department and from your Miele dealer. Original Miele accessories are identified by the Miele logo on the packaging. Fine dust filter (HX FSF-2) With 3D4U, Miele also offers free ac- cessories to download for your 3D ...
Maintenance Activating the ComfortClean function Always run the interim cleaning function for the fine dust filter before emptying the dust container. You should also run it whenever the suction power begins to drop. This enables the vacuum cleaner to achieve the very best cleaning perform- ance again straight away.
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Maintenance Slide the dust container handle along Turn the lid of the dust container in the guide line and down onto the the direction of the arrow as far as the PowerUnit connector from above until next stop. Use the grey gripping sur- the dust container audibly clicks into faces to help you do this.
Maintenance Twist the fine dust filter anti-clock- Cleaning the pre-filter and fine wise by 10 180° turns. Use the re- dust filter cesses to help you. Clean both filters thoroughly at least You will hear an operating noise, which once every 3 months.
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Maintenance Risk of damage caused by incor- rect cleaning. The pre-filter can become damaged and be less effective as a result. Do not clean the pre-filter with water. Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects to clean the filter. ...
Maintenance Cleaning the dust container Clean the dust container as required. Remove the dust container. Empty the dust container over a bin and lift the pre-filter upwards to re- move it. Clean the dust container using water and mild washing-up liquid.
Electrobrush. Reassemble the Electrobrush in re- verse order. Replacing the rechargeable bat- tery An original Miele AP01/AP02/AP03 lithium-ion rechargeable battery (HX LA) is required. Follow the instructions regarding the handling and disposal of rechargeable batteries found in the following sec- tions: “Warning and safety”, “Caring...
The bottom and middle “Battery overheating” or “Battery not recognized” er- indicators are flashing quickly Wait for approximately 30 minutes before switching the vacuum cleaner back on again. Insert an original Miele AP01/AP02/AP03 lithium- ion rechargeable battery (HX LA).
Problem solving guide Many malfunctions and minor faults that can occur in daily operation can be cor- rected without contacting Miele. This will save you time and money because you will not need a service call. You can find information on how to remedy faults yourself at www.miele.com/ser- vice.
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The operating noise is The Electrobrush power consumption is automatically changing during vacu- set to the optimum level based on the type of flooring uming. and roller brush used. The noise is not unusual – the vacuum cleaner is functioning normally.
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The vacuum cleaner You have configured the vacuum cleaner with the keeps falling over. PowerUnit at the top. Reassemble the vacuum cleaner so that it is con- figured with the PowerUnit at the bottom (see “In- stallation and connection –...
Service You can find information on how to remedy faults yourself and about Miele spare parts at www.miele.com/ser- vice. Contact in case of malfunction In the event of any faults which you can- not remedy yourself, please contact Miele. Contact information for Miele can be found at the end of this document.
Cleaning and care Risk of injury caused by rotating roller brush. You can injure yourself on the rotating roller brush. Always switch the vacuum cleaner off before cleaning it. Use the On/Off switch on the Comfort handle to do this.
For cleaning delicate hard floors. Please note that faults and damage Universal brush (HX-UB) caused by use of accessories which do not bear the Miele logo on the pack- For gentle vacuuming of books, shelves aging are not covered by the vacuum or similar.
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Optional accessories AP01/AP02/AP03 addi- tional battery (HX LA) For doubling the amount of time the va- cuum cleaner can be used for. Before charging for the first time, you must read the information in “Installa- tion and connection” – “General bat- tery information”. LS03/LS04 (HX LS) charger cradle For charging the additional battery inde-...
Electrical connection All work should be carried out by a suit- ably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations. The voltage and rated load are given on the data plate located underneath the vacuum cleaner. Please ensure that these match the household mains supply.