THE MIELE VACUUM CLEANER SERIES
Powerful floor care solutions
August 2010
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Six Level Power
Adjustment
The power setting on the S5 can be
adjusted to six different levels, in order
to customize the intensity of the suction
to the type of surface being cleaned.
The levels are marked with graphic
symbols on the vacuum and include
surfaces ranging from curtains to rugs to
hard floors. On select models, the power
levels are back-lit, making it even easier
for the user to find the right setting.
Silence
Setting
All Miele vacuums are known for their
quiet operation, but a new sound
insulation layer in the S5 makes this
model particularly quiet. The “silence
setting” offers the lowest noise output
along with the ideal power level for the
given surface, enabling a most pleasant
and effective cleaning experience.
Intelligent
Automatic Setting
When the automatic setting is selected on
an S5, the power level of the vacuum
cleaner adjusts automatically to best suit
the floor surface it is currently cleaning.
Now, that’s technology working for you!
Purposeful Design
Miele vacuum cleaners are instantly
identifiable by their stylish design and
unique character. Miele’s engineers pay
careful attention to every curve, angle
and line so that the vacuums are as
beautiful as they are functional. Still, the
beauty of Miele’s vacuums is more than
skin deep, as they are skillfully crafted
to provide easy operation, remarkable
efficiency and effortless movement.
Durable Bumper Strip
The fully-integrated bumper strip is made
from soft plastic and stretches all the way
around the vacuum to protect both the
vacuum and your furniture in the event of
a collision.
Quality. Quality. Quality:
Miele’s Maxim
S5 vacuum cleaners are manufactured
at Miele’s Bielefeld factory in Germany,
where every effort is made to adhere to
the company’s 111-year-old motto of
Immer Besser
, or
Forever Better
. In
Bielefeld, every Miele vacuum cleaner is
put through rigorous endurance testing
in custom-built laboratories to ensure
the utmost quality and durability.
Before the production process begins,
each component also must undergo
individual testing. After all the parts,
electronics and accessory tools have
successfully passed each critical exam,
the Miele brand name is bestowed upon
them.
Excellent Maneuverability
The three smooth-running 360º castor
wheels mounted on steel axles ensure
maximum stability and maneuverability
for your vacuum cleaner. They are
cleverly designed with a travel ramp to
help you maneuver your vacuum easily
over thresholds and around obstacles.
Wide Operating Radius
The S5 is fitted with an extra-long cable
to eliminate the need for the user to
frequently switch electrical sockets while
vacuuming. The hose and suction tube
combined provide the user with a
generous operating radius of over 30 feet.
Legendary Design, Enduring Quality
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Convenient Park System
During short cleaning breaks, you can
simply clip the wand and floor tool into the
park system on the back of the canister.
On selected models, when the park
system is engaged, the vacuum also
switches off the motor at the same time,
so you don’t have to.
Fully Integrated Set of Accessories
Helpful accessories are always within
reach since the S5 features a neat, on-
board storage compartment. Accessories
include a crevice nozzle for hard-to-reach
spaces, an upholstery tool for couches
and curtains and a dusting brush for
cobwebs and ledges.
AirClean Sealed System
TM
The certification is a testament to
Miele’s AirClean Sealed System
TM
, which
combines the powers of the HEPA filter
and the vacuum cleaner to provide the
purest indoor air quality.
Please exercise caution when evaluating
other vacuum filtration systems, as there
are many gimmicks that do not work
as effectively or scientifically. Since
poor indoor air filtration can have devas-
tating effects on the young or elderly
and to allergy or asthma sufferers, we
encourage these affected consumers to
visit a local authorized Miele dealer to
discuss the importance of indoor air
quality and how a Miele vacuum cleaner
can protect and improve it. You can
be connected to your local Miele
dealer by calling (800) 579-4583 or by
visiting our convenient dealer locator on
mieleusa.com.
Breathe Easy, With a
Little Help From Miele
For over 80 years, Miele’s research, devel-
opment and quality control laboratories
have tested methods to ensure that our
vacuum cleaners effectively pick up
and contain dust and other indoor air
pollutants. After collecting volumes of
data, engineers and designers continue to
reach the firm conclusion that Miele’s
system is the most effective and hygienic
method of removing particulate matter
from the home.
Our exclusive Sealed System
TM
uses
the very best raw materials and the
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Conforming to the stringent European standard
for filtration (EN1822)
revolutionary, electrostatically-charged
AirClean filter-bag. The AirClean filter-bag
pairs with a selection of high-quality filter
cartridges, including a certified HEPA
(High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filter, which
comes with every S5 vacuum.
In fact, the S5 vacuum series has been
awarded certification by the DMT Air
Quality Testing Institute, an independent
institute that monitors air hygiene. The S5
joins other Miele vacuums – which were
the world’s first to receive this certificate –
with a top rating of “excellent air quality”
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The Perfect Tools
for the Ultimate Clean
Each Miele vacuum cleaner is equipped
with a unique array of floor tools tailored
for cleaning specific surfaces. This
ensures that you have the right equipment
to make cleaning your home fast and
easy with perfect results.
Classic Combination Carpet/Smooth
(Model SBD 550-3)
This tool is ideal for all smooth flooring
and low pile carpeting. It allows you to go
from smooth floors to carpeted surfaces
with a quick click of the foot switch.
Array of Floor Tools
Parquet Twister
(Model SBB 300-3)
A mixture of polyamide and natural hair
ensures a gentle cushion for this floor
brush which makes sure that tile, wood
and other smooth surfaces are cleaned
thoroughly with extreme care. It has a
90
o
rotation and is exceptionally agile at
cleaning around obstacles such as table
legs and in tight places.
Turbo Comfort
(Model STB 205-3)
The Miele turbobrush contains a rotat-
ing roller brush that is activated by
the air that’s drawn through the head
and works to loosen the dirt in the floor
while collecting lint and thread. The
turbobrush is also fitted with a buffer
strip to protect furniture from scuffing.
This tool works best on cut pile.
Electro Premium
(Full-size Model SEB 236)
This electrically driven carpet tool
with a 13
5
/
8
” wide brush roll lets you
adjust its height based upon the pile
of carpet. A perfect solution for
deep-cleaning medium and thick
plush carpeting.
Electro Plus
(Mid-size Model SEB 228)
Equipped with a 14” wide brush, swivel
neck and five level height adjustment,
the SEB 228 electrobrush is suitable
for medium to high-pile and plush
carpeting.
Electro Comfort
(Mid-size Model SEB 217-3)
This electrically driven carpet tool with
a 10
1
/
2
” wide brush roll with floating
head and swivel neck design is ideal
for low and medium pile carpet care.
Deep Cleaning
Medium-Plush Carpeting
S 5281 PISCES
POWER
• Powerful 1,200-watt Miele-made
Vortex Motor System
TM
providing
strong suction power
• 6-stage suction control via rotary dial
FILTRATION
• Sealed System
TM
construction
• Unique AirClean filter-bag
• Dustbag change indicator
!
Standard Filter: Active HEPA Filter
• Optional Filters: Air Clean
Filter, Active Air Clean Filter
ACCESSORIES
• Durable, non-electric hose
• Lightweight, telescopic stainless
steel wand.
!
Floor Tools: Parquet Twister
(
SBB 300-3)
and Turbo Comfort
Brush (
STB 205-3)
• 3 fully intergrated accessories:
dusting brush, upholstery tool,
crevice nozzle
• Long electrical cord
• Automatic cord rewind
• 33-foot overall cleaning radius
COLOR
• Royal Blue
RECOMMENDATION
• For low to medium pile carpeting,
area rugs and all smooth flooring
S 5211 ARIEL
POWER
• Powerful 1,200-watt Miele-made
Vortex Motor System
TM
providing
strong suction power
• 6-stage suction control via rotary dial
FILTRATION
• Sealed System
TM
construction
• Unique AirClean filter-bag
• Dustbag change indicator
• Standard Filter: Air Clean Filter
• Optional Filters: Active Air Clean
Filter, Active HEPA Filter
ACCESSORIES
• Durable, non-electric hose
• Lightweight, telescopic stainless
steel wand
• Floor Tool: Classic Combination
Carpet/Smooth Floor Tool
(SBD 550-3)
• 3 fully intergrated accessories:
dusting brush, upholstery tool,
crevice nozzle
• Long electrical cord
• Automatic cord rewind
• 33-foot overall cleaning radius
COLOR
• Polar Ice
RECOMMENDATION
• For low pile carpeting, area rugs and
all smooth flooring
Features vary per model
S5 Product Selection
S 5281 LIBRA
POWER
• Powerful 1,200-watt Miele-made
Vortex Motor System
TM
providing
strong suction power
• 6-stage suction control via rotary dial
FILTRATION
• Sealed System
TM
construction
• Unique AirClean filter-bag
• Dustbag change indicator
!
Standard Filter: Active HEPA Filter
• Optional Filters: Air Clean
Filter, Active Air Clean Filter
ACCESSORIES
!
Durable, electric hose
(
SES 119)
!
Deluxe handle grip with
electrobrush control
!
Electric, telescopic wand
!
Floor Tools: Parquet Twister
(
SBB 300-3)
and Electro Comfort
mid-size electrobrush (
SEB 217-3
)
• 3 fully intergrated accessories:
dusting brush, upholstery tool,
crevice nozzle
• Long electrical cord
• Automatic cord rewind
• 33-foot overall cleaning radius
COLOR
• Mango Red
RECOMMENDATION
• For medium to high pile carpeting,
area rugs and all smooth flooring
S 5281 CALLISTO
POWER
• Powerful 1,200-watt Miele-made
Vortex Motor System
TM
providing
strong suction power
• 6-stage suction control via rotary dial
FILTRATION
• Sealed System
TM
construction
• Unique AirClean filter-bag
• Dustbag change indicator
!
Standard Filter: Active HEPA Filter
• Optional Filters: Air Clean
Filter, Active Air Clean Filter
ACCESSORIES
!
Durable, electric hose
(
SES 119)
!
Deluxe handle grip with
electrobrush control
!
Electric, telescopic wand
!
Floor Tools: Parquet Twister
(
SBB 300-3)
and Electro Plus
full-size electrobrush (
SEB 228
)
• 3 fully intergrated accessories:
dusting brush, upholstery tool,
crevice nozzle
• Long electrical cord
• Automatic cord rewind
• 33-foot overall cleaning radius
COLOR
• Deep Black
RECOMMENDATION
• For medium to high pile carpeting,
area rugs and all smooth flooring
Features vary per model
S 5381 GEMINI
POWER
• Powerful 1,200-watt Miele-made
Vortex Motor System
TM
providing
strong suction power
!
Motor overheat indicator light
!
6-stage suction control via +/-
step-on pedal with LED indicator
FILTRATION
• Sealed System
TM
construction
• Unique AirClean filter-bag
• Dustbag change indicator
!
Standard Filter: Active HEPA Filter
• Optional Filters: Air Clean
Filter, Active Air Clean Filter
• Filter replacement indicator light
ACCESSORIES
!
Durable, electric hose
(SES 119)
!
Deluxe handle grip with
electrobrush control
!
Electric, telescopic wand
!
Floor Tool: Parquet Twister
(SBB 300-3)
!
Optional electrobrushes: Electro
Comfort mid-size electrobrush
(SEB 217-3)
or Electro Premium
mid-size electrobrush
(SEB 236)
• 3 fully intergrated accessories:
dusting brush, upholstery tool,
crevice nozzle
• Long electrical cord
• Automatic cord rewind
• 33-foot overall cleaning radius
COLOR
• Java Green
RECOMMENDATION
• For medium to high pile or plush
carpeting, area rugs and all smooth
flooring
S 5381 LEO
POWER
• Powerful 1,200-watt Miele-made
Vortex Motor System
TM
providing
strong suction power
!
Motor overheat indicator light
!
6-stage suction control via +/-
step-on pedal with LED indicator
FILTRATION
• Sealed System
TM
construction
• Unique AirClean filter-bag
• Dustbag change indicator
!
Standard Filter: Active HEPA Filter
• Optional Filters: Air Clean
Filter, Active Air Clean Filter
• Filter replacement indicator light
ACCESSORIES
!
Durable, electric hose
(SES 119)
!
Deluxe handle grip with
electrobrush control
!
Electric, telescopic wand
!
Floor Tool: Parquet Twister
(SBB 300-3)
!
Optional electrobrushes: Electro
Comfort mid-size electrobrush
(SEB 217-3)
or Electro Premium
full-size electrobrush
(SEB 236)
• 3 fully intergrated accessories:
dusting brush, upholstery tool,
crevice nozzle
• Long electrical cord
• Automatic cord rewind
• 33-foot overall cleaning radius
COLOR
• Saffron Yellow
RECOMMENDATION
• For medium to high pile or plush
carpeting, area rugs and all smooth
flooring
S 5481 EARTH
POWER
• Powerful 1,200-watt Miele-made
Vortex Motor System
TM
providing
strong suction power
!
Motor overheat indicator light
!
3-stage suction control via +/- step-on
pedal with LED indicator (Min.,
AutoEco
TM
, Turbo)
!
Intelligent AutoEco
TM
motor control
automatically adjusts power suction
to suit flooring and saves electricity
FILTRATION
• Sealed System
TM
construction
• Unique AirClean filter-bag
• Dustbag change indicator
!
Standard Filter: Active HEPA Filter
• Optional Filters: Air Clean
Filter, Active Air Clean Filter
• Filter replacement indicator light
ACCESSORIES
!
Durable, electric hose
(SES 119)
!
Deluxe handle grip with
electrobrush control
!
Electric, telescopic wand
!
Floor Tools: Parquet Twister
(SBB 300-3)
and Electro Comfort
mid-size electrobrush
(SEB 217-3)
• 3 fully intergrated accessories:
dusting brush, upholstery tool,
crevice nozzle
• Long electrical cord
• Automatic cord rewind
• 33-foot overall cleaning radius
COLOR
• SoftTouch
TM
Marine Blue
RECOMMENDATION
• For medium to high pile carpeting,
area rugs and all smooth flooring
S 5981 CAPRICORN
POWER
• Powerful 1,200-watt Miele-made
Vortex Motor System
TM
providing
strong suction power
!
Motor overheat indicator light
!
6-stage suction control via +/- handle
console with LED indicator
FILTRATION
• Sealed System
TM
construction
• Unique AirClean filter-bag
• Dustbag change indicator
!
Standard Filter: Active HEPA Filter
• Optional Filters: Air Clean
Filter, Active Air Clean Filter
• Filter replacement indicator light
ACCESSORIES
!
Durable, electric hose
(SES 130)
!
Deluxe handle grip with electrobrush
and suction controls via handle
console
!
Electric, telescopic wand
!
Floor Tool: Parquet Twister
(SBB 300-3)
!
Optional electrobrushes: Electro
Comfort mid-size electrobrush
(SEB 217-3)
or Electro Premium
full-size electrobrush
(SEB 236)
• 3 fully intergrated accessories:
dusting brush, upholstery tool,
crevice nozzle
• Long electrical cord
• Automatic cord rewind
• 33-foot overall cleaning radius
COLOR
• SoftTouch
TM
Luna Silver
RECOMMENDATION
• For medium to high pile or plush
carpeting, area rugs and all smooth
flooring
Features vary per model
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Without Compromise
There are only a few brands in the world that
have sustained their vision, traditions and
quality for more than a century. Fewer still
that can claim consistent family ownership
and international brand name integrity. And
only one that is recognized for creating the
world’s most innovative appliances.
Founded in 1899 with a single promise of
Immer Besser
, a German phrase meaning
Forever Better
, Miele has dynamically grown
to become the world’s largest family-owned
and operated appliance company.
With over 80 years of experience, Miele has
become the largest floor care brand in
Western Europe. When it comes to indoor air
quality and the safety, health and well-being
of your family there is no room for compro-
mise. Designed to trap and retain virtually all
the dangerous particles other vacuums let
back into the air you breathe, a Miele vacu-
um cleaner works relentlessly to safeguard
you, your home and all that you care about.
Extend this level of advanced, hygienic
care to the linens you sleep on, the towels
you wash with and the clothes you wear.
Miele’s innovative laundry systems are
engineered to provide optimal cleaning
results, while reducing the allergens in the
fabrics surrounding your family. Come
explore a higher level of clean.
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