Our current vacuum cleaner is a Miele Flamenco II. The model number is S251i:
The manual for the product is available here.
The bags and filters for this vacuum cleaner look like this:
To order replacement bags from Amazon:
- Via a link associated with my Amazon Associates Account: Miele Style FJM Vacuum Bags Includes 2 Filters
- Via Amazon without an Associates link: here
Replacing the bag is done most frequently. This is pretty straightforward:
Included in every box of replacement bags are replacement filters. There are 2 filters on our vacuum cleaner. Therefore, once every 5 bag replacements the filters should be replaced. Both filters need to be cut to size with a scissors. The first filter is here:
The next filter is the tricky one (and the one that gave me enough frustration to write this blog post). Do *NOT* attempt to replace this filter by opening the small hatch on the top of the vacuum cleaner!
The correct way to access this filter is by opening the entire unit and removing the air filter from the same compartment as the bag and the other filter:
Here are Miele's kind-of lame instructions ("Open the dust compartment lid" and "Open the filter frame" aren't very instructive to a dope like me, though the picture is a little helpful):
It would have been better if directly on the device where I was trying to jam my screwdriver there was a warning that said "Achtung! Do not attempt to replace this filter from here! Access this filter from inside the vacuum cleaner!" In my opinion if I have to read the manual to figure out how to do something like replacing the filters, it is a failure in design. Overall, this vacuum cleaner is decent enough. It works well on hardwood floors and tile, but does *not* work very well on carpet. The carpet attachment frequently gets tangled up with debris and needs maintenance.
If you've stumbled upon this blog entry from a Google search for "how do i replace the filter on a miele vacuum cleaner" please leave a comment saying "Hey thanks man! I appreciate it!". If you read this because you're a regular reader of our family blog then I apologize for subjecting you to such a mundane topic. I posted this here as a Dwyer family reference.
Hope everyone has a great week heading up to Thanksgiving!
Included in every box of replacement bags are replacement filters. There are 2 filters on our vacuum cleaner. Therefore, once every 5 bag replacements the filters should be replaced. Both filters need to be cut to size with a scissors. The first filter is here:
The next filter is the tricky one (and the one that gave me enough frustration to write this blog post). Do *NOT* attempt to replace this filter by opening the small hatch on the top of the vacuum cleaner!
The correct way to access this filter is by opening the entire unit and removing the air filter from the same compartment as the bag and the other filter:
Here are Miele's kind-of lame instructions ("Open the dust compartment lid" and "Open the filter frame" aren't very instructive to a dope like me, though the picture is a little helpful):
It would have been better if directly on the device where I was trying to jam my screwdriver there was a warning that said "Achtung! Do not attempt to replace this filter from here! Access this filter from inside the vacuum cleaner!" In my opinion if I have to read the manual to figure out how to do something like replacing the filters, it is a failure in design. Overall, this vacuum cleaner is decent enough. It works well on hardwood floors and tile, but does *not* work very well on carpet. The carpet attachment frequently gets tangled up with debris and needs maintenance.
If you've stumbled upon this blog entry from a Google search for "how do i replace the filter on a miele vacuum cleaner" please leave a comment saying "Hey thanks man! I appreciate it!". If you read this because you're a regular reader of our family blog then I apologize for subjecting you to such a mundane topic. I posted this here as a Dwyer family reference.
Hope everyone has a great week heading up to Thanksgiving!
21 comments:
This makes me laugh. Complete with photos and everything. You're truly one of a kind.
ROFL - thanks for a laugh on a Monday morning.
"Tackling the tough issues" here at CasaDwyer. :)
How can you say the vacuum is decent enough if it doesn't work well on carpet? Do you use a different vacuum for your carpet? I need a vacuum recommendation pronto!
We don't have any wall to wall carpet in our house- 100% hardwood with some area rugs.
I found this from my frustrated Google search and I really appreciated your "do not do this" picture with screwdriver as that is exactly what I was doing. Thanks for keeping me from pulling my hair out or damaging my vacuum!
I'm glad my posting the picture of "what not to do" helped!
I came across this useful blog while googling out how to change the filter (I was confused whether I should cut it or not since mine had no cut lines). Thanks a lot from Belgrade, Serbia.
Yes! Thank you! I was making exactly the mistake you describe when I tried to change the SUPER air clean filter. I didn't put two and two together re "open the dust compartment lid." Your blog helped to prevent me from damaging my vacuum cleaner. I found this on a Google search. Thank you from New York, N.Y.
Hi Sara, Milica, and Mark,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Glad I could help!
-Bob
Thank you very much for this excellent post. I inherited a Miele and did not have the Operating Instructions and tried the screwdriver, but quickly figured out that was NOT the right direction to take.
I googled Miele and got the Operating Instructions which did not help much, then I got to your blog and it became obvious.
The ONLY suggestion I could make would be to superimpose a big RED circle with a line through it (the universal sign for "DO NOT DO THIS or you will break it !"
Thanks Again - Jahree
Replace the last sentence in my prior comment with the following sentence:
The ONLY suggestion I could make would be to superimpose a big RED circle with a line through it (the universal sign for "DO NOT DO THIS or you will break it !") OVER the picture WITH the screwdriver.
Thanks Jahree - that's a good suggestion. I'll make that change soon.
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I found your article as I began looking for a digital copy of the manual, and for alternative replacement bags and filters.
Your article is concise and timely. I have visions of my not reading this posting and ripping my vacuum apart!
Thanks for being a big part of those that provide tangible time-saving content.
cleaning my house, I found a vacuum filter ...which I had never installed ..because I never knew how to. Being a female engineer, I knew I was going to break the black door if I tried to force it when it is under the red part. But I had no clue what to do next.
I googled "miele flamenco ii filter replacement" and there you are... A genius demo and explanation. Miele needs to consult with you immediately on how to do design the next cleaner and its user manual.
Congrats! you save my evening. I will have a toast to your cooperative smart approach.
Thanks for the comments! Glad I could help.
This is very helpful tips. Thanks for the tip.
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Thank you. This helped my husband change the filter properly. We, too, inherited this vacuum cleaner, and second your comments that it is great on bare floors, but not so good on thick pile carpet (it does good on short berbers, but we don't bother changing to the beater brush). I love the long hose which is so handy when vacuuming stairs.
Thanks a bunch for this blog.
You just saved me a lot of time and headache !
God bless you, wherever you are !
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