Brand: Miele
Category: Vacuum Cleaner
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for S 5211 - S 5781
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:26 p.m.
Warranty Information
Consult the manual for specific warranty information. The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to non-compliance with instructions.
Caring for the environment
Dispose of packing material and old appliances responsibly, recycling where possible.
Description of the appliance
Familiarise yourself with the various parts of your Miele vacuum cleaner using the provided diagram and labels.
Warning and Safety instructions
Read all safety instructions carefully before use. Ensure correct application, technical safety, and safe handling of accessories. Keep children away from the appliance and its parts.
Preparing for use
Follow step-by-step instructions for attaching the suction hose, connecting the handle to the suction tube, and adjusting the telescopic tubes. Learn how to fit the standard floorhead and understand the use of special floorheads.
Using the accessories supplied
Discover the function and proper usage of the crevice nozzle, dusting brush, and upholstery nozzle.
Use
Learn how to unwind and rewind the mains cable. Understand how to switch the vacuum cleaner on and off, including models with radio controls. Master vacuuming techniques and how to adjust suction power using rotary selectors or foot controls, including the AutoEco setting.
Setting down, transportation and storage
Utilise the parking system for convenient pauses. Learn how to switch the cleaner on and off with the parking system. Understand proper procedures for transporting and storing the vacuum cleaner.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaner does not switch on | No power supply | Check mains plug, fuse and power socket. |
| Loss of suction power | Dustbag full | Change the dustbag. |
| Filters need changing | Check and replace the dust compartment filter and exhaust filter. | |
| Blockage in the hose or floorhead | Remove blockage. | |
| Overheating warning light comes on | Air passages blocked | Check dustbag and filters, remove any blockages. |
| Motor overheating | Switch off the cleaner and allow to cool down. Check for blockages. | |
| Dust escapes from the cleaner | Dustbag not inserted correctly | Insert the dustbag correctly. |
| Dustbag torn | Change the dustbag. | |
| Filters not fitted correctly | Check and refit the dust compartment filter and exhaust filter. |