Miele S179i Blockages Unplug the Machine from the Wall, Maintenance for the Beater BAR

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Before returning the vacuum cleaner to a Miele Service Center, check the following points:

TROUBLE	CHECK POINT	CAUSE / REMEDY
Motor fails to rotate	• Mains plug connection.	• Mains plug is connected firmly and
(no noise is heard at all).		mains outlet is ON.
Motor runs but no suction.	• Hose inlet is blocked.	• If there is clog, remove it.
	• Check the bag change indicator.	• If shows full, replace the paper bag.
	• Paper bag broken or clogged.	• If the paper bag is broken, replace it.
	• Central filter.	• If the central filter is full of dust, clean
		or replace it.
Beater bar does not rotate.	• Beater bar / blocked.	• If there is an obstruction, remove it.
	• Belt broken or loose.	• If belt is broken replace it. If loose
		re-install it again.

BLOCKAGES - UNPLUG THE MACHINE FROM THE WALL

If your vacuum 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 follows:

Remove the hose from the top suction inlet by pushing the two small clips in turning the hose to the right and pulling it out (Fig. 1). Clear any obstruction from the hose or top suction inlet using a blunt implement, taking care not to damage the hose.

If the obstruction occurs in the suction pipe inlet, it can be removed as shown in Fig. 2.

Top

suction inlet

	Suction
	pipe inlet
	STO
	BEATE
	BAR
	ON
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.

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