Miele Essential Maintenance for S4212 Vacuum Cleaner: Changing Thread Lifters

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Maintenance and care

When to change the thread lifters

The thread lifters on the suction inlet to the floorhead and upholstery nozzle can be replaced.

Check them from time to time and replace them if the pile has worn down.

To replace the thread lifters

Use a knife or similar object to remove them from the slots.

Fit the new thread lifters.

Upholstery nozzle, 190 mm

Disengage the thread lifter unit at each side of the upholstery nozzle using a coin.

Fit a new thread lifter unit and lock into position.

If threads or hair have wound round the bearing on the floorhead roller:

Release the bearing (with bayonet fitting) using a coin.

Press the bearing out, and remove.

Take out the roller.

Remove any threads and hair, replace the roller and refit the bearing.

Replacement parts are available from your Miele dealer or from Miele (see back cover for contact details).

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Contents Operating instructions Vacuum cleaners Series Contents Disposing of the dustbag and filters Caring for the environmentDisposal of packing material Disposal of your old applianceDescription of the appliance Description of the appliance Safety with children Correct applicationTechnical safety Correct use Accessories Preparing for use To remove the suction hose from the cleanerConnecting the handle to the suction tube Attaching the suction hoseAdjusting the telescopic suction tube Adjusting the triscopic suction tubeFitting the standard floorhead Dusting brush Using the accessories suppliedCrevice nozzle Dusting brush with natural bristlesAccessories holder Upholstery nozzleFloorhead Mains cable Switching on and offUse Unwinding the cableModels with radio controls Vacuuming Regulating the suctionRotary selector + / foot controls+ / controls on the handle radio-operated Opening the air inlet valve Setting down, transportation and storage Parking systemTransportation and storage Maintenance and care Purchasing new dustbags and filtersOrdering the correct dustbags and filters When to change the dustbag Checking the dustbag change indicatorHow the dustbag change indicator works Replacing the dustbag When to change the exhaust filter Exhaust filter change indicatorReplacing the Air Clean filter Replacing the Active Air Clean or Active Hepa filter Re-setting the exhaust filter change indicatorReplacing one type of filter with another Please noteHow to change the dust compartment filter When to change the battery in the radio-operated handle How to change the battery in the radio-operated handleWhen to change the thread lifters To replace the thread liftersUpholstery nozzle, 190 mm Cleaning and care Vacuum cleaner and accessoriesDust compartment Problem solving guide / After sales service After sales serviceOptional accessories Other accessoriesFloorheads / brushes Filters Non-rewireable plugs BS Electrical connection for the UKAlteration rights reserved / S4212- S4782 Nr 345 550

S4212 specifications

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