When to replace the exhaust filter
Depending on the model, your vacuum
cleaner will come with one of the fol-
lowing exhaust filters (Fig. 09) as stan-
dard:
a AirClean
Replace this filter every time you start a
new packet of Miele FilterBags. An Air-
Clean exhaust filter is supplied with ev-
ery packet of Miele FilterBags.
b Active AirClean 50 (black)
c HEPA AirClean 50 (white)
Replace if the display for the exhaust fil-
ter change indicator is completely filled
with red (Fig. 14). This occurs after ap-
prox. 50 hours of operation which is
equivalent to about a year of average
use. The vacuum cleaner can still be
used. However, the suction power will
be reduced as will the effectiveness of
the filter if it is not replaced in good
time.
How to replace the AirClean filter
(Fig. 39 + 40)
Do not use more than one exhaust fil-
ter at a time.
Open the dust compartment lid.
Press the release catch on the filter
grille and open the grille until it clicks.
Grasp the used AirClean exhaust filter
by one of the clean, unsoiled sections
and take it out.
Replace it with a new AirClean ex-
haust filter.
If you wish to fit an Active AirClean
50 or HEPA AirClean 50 exhaust fil-
ter, see "Replacing one type of ex-
haust filter with another."
Close the filter frame.
Close the dust compartment lid.
Replacing the Active AirClean 50 and
HEPA AirClean 50 exhaust filters
(Fig. 41 + 42)
Do not use more than one exhaust fil-
ter at a time.
Open the dust compartment lid.
Lift the exhaust filter and remove it.
Insert a new exhaust filter making it
sure it goes in properly, then push it
down into position.
Press the exhaust filter change indi-
cator (Fig. 12).
After approx. 10 - 15 seconds, a thin
red stripe will appear in the left hand
side of the display (Fig. 13).
If you wish to insert an AirClean ex-
haust filter, see "Replacing one type
of exhaust filter with another".
Close the dust compartment lid.
Replacing one type of exhaust filter
with another (Fig. 09)
Depending on the model, your vacuum
cleaner will be fitted as standard with
one of the following exhaust filters :
a AirClean
b Active AirClean 50 (black)
c HEPA AirClean 50 (white)
en-US
21