Operation

Dustbag change indicator

 

 

 

 

Change the dustbag when the colour

 

 

marker in the dustbag change indicator

 

 

fills the display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dustbags are designed for single

 

 

 

 

use only.

 

 

 

 

Do not attempt to re-use them as

 

 

 

 

suction would be reduced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Checking the dustbag change

 

 

indicator

 

 

^ Attach the standard floorhead to the

 

 

How the dustbag change indicator

 

suction tube. Do not use any of the

 

other floorheads or attachments as

works

 

they will cause the dustbag change

The indicator is designed to measure

 

indicator to give a false reading.

 

the air permeability of a dustbag

 

 

 

^ Switch the vacuum cleaner on and

containing common household dust.

 

turn the rotary selector (if applicable)

Normal household dust would contain a

 

to the highest power setting.

mixture of dust, hair, carpet fluff,

^ Lift the floorhead off the floor a little. If

threads, grit etc.

 

 

 

the red marker completely fills the

However, if the vacuum cleaner has

 

dustbag change indicator you should

been used to suck up fine dust, such

 

replace the dustbag with a new one.

as plaster, brick dust, cement or flour,

 

 

 

the pores of the dustbag become

 

 

 

blocked very quickly. This affects the

 

 

 

air permeability of the bag and the

 

 

 

marker will indicate that the bag is "full"

 

 

 

even when it is not. If this happens you

 

 

 

must still change the dustbag because

 

 

 

suction power will be greatly reduced

 

 

 

by blocked pores in the dustbag.

 

 

 

If, on the other hand, you have

 

 

 

vacuumed up a lot of hair and carpet

 

 

 

fluff which typically contains a lot of air

 

 

 

the indicator may fail to react even

 

 

 

though the bag is full. You should still

 

 

 

change it! Both these extremes can

 

 

 

occur.

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Miele S 388 manual Dustbag change indicator, Checking the dustbag change Indicator, How the dustbag change indicator, Works

S 388, S 360 specifications

Miele has long been renowned for its high-quality home appliances, and the S 388 and S 360 vacuum cleaner models epitomize the brand's commitment to innovation and performance. Both models are designed to offer exceptional cleaning capabilities, while embodying Miele’s philosophy of quality and longevity.

The Miele S 388 is packed with cutting-edge technology and features that make it a standout in the world of vacuum cleaners. One of its main attributes is the powerful Miele-made 1200-watt Vortex motor, which allows for efficient dust and dirt removal across various surfaces. With its various cleaning heads, including the SBB Parquet Twister for delicate hard floors and the SEB 236 electric brush for carpets, it provides versatile cleaning options tailored to different areas of your home.

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