Miele S177i, S176i important safety instructions Servicing And Repairs

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 (#S01R4000) AND BEATER BAR ASSEMBLY (Part # R98G1064)

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)

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.

R

R

E

E

M

M

O

O

V

VE

IN

G

P

L

U

T

G

H

IS

B

E

C F

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R

Fig. 2

Fig. 1 Fig. 3

HOW TO REPLACE - BEATER BAR / SIDE BRUSHES / SHAFT SUPPORT A-B

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.

3.Replace any damaged part and reassemble in the reverse order.

Screw

A

Rotary brush

B

Side

Brush Shaft

support

Shaft

Screw

REPLACING THE HEAD-LIGHT BULB (S177i only)

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.

support Side Brush

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

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