That was great. Just purchased and I couldn't figure out where the big filter goes but then you explained its because I have a HEPA filter. I was going crazy.
Thank you for this video. It was very helpful. I was dreading changing the bag and filters, but it couldn't have been easier. Had a bad experience with our old vacuum… Dyson bag less! What a nasty job that was!! We love our new vacuum. Thumbs up and thank you again. 🗑🛋🏆
Hi, You are very welcome. We are very glad you like your new vacuum cleaner. Miele makes the best vacuums nowadays...so we can't say we are surprised :) Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions in the future. Thank you
Why does the bag keep slipping off the clip? This was not a problem with my last Cat and Dog. With my new one I have to keep checking when its in use to push the bag back up on the clip. I'm using blue bags with blue clip, bags sent by Miele.
Another question for ya. During vacuuming, the indicator was solid orange for the duration and it's a new bag. When I removed the head from the floor or powered off, the indicator went back to clear. I checked and made sure it's installed properly. The filters are also still clean. Can you help me figure out why this is happening please?
Thank u cuz I have charcoal filter and was trying to add air clean filter somewhere so this explained it. my store moved but they were so helpful when opened so thanks for the informative video.
Thanks for the video! I was curious where I might find a replacement for the 'exhaust charcoal filter' after the internal exhaust filter and located in the case? You can easily see it in the video at t he very beginning. Thanks!
The dust bag stays open when you remove the hose and while the lid is closed. I thought the purpose of the sealed dust bags was for it to close? Does this mean I leave the hose on for the dust not to escape? Or do i undo the hose and remove bag and leave the lid open?
Hi, You are 100% correct. The bag is designed to stay open when it is installed so that the dust can easily flow into the bag. Most people leave the vacuum hose on at all times. If you do not want to store the vacuum with the hose on, you would need to uninstall the bag so the "trap door" could shut and seal in the dust. Please let me know if I did not understand your comment fully and we can try to explain ourselves better. Thank you
Appreciate your help, just kind of defeats the purpose of sealing the dust in if the bag doesn't shut or there isn't a flap in the hose. So what would you recommend to keep all dust and particles inside, uninstall bag or leave hose on? To be honest uninstalling bag is not problem but the lid doesn't close with bag uninstalled....
Trdat Don't worry about it, nothing is going to get out if you use common sense. Either leave the hose attached or take it off, the bag is supported inside the cleaner, it's not going to puff out at you!
Fabulous video thank you! I'll be cancelling my already processed return :) I do have a question though & couldn't find if this has already been addressed. How often does the filter need changing? Is there an indicator for that as well which I haven't noticed? Thanks!
If you are sticking with the AirClean (the rectangular cloth filter that comes in the boxes of bags) you need to change both your AirClean filter and your motor filter every 4 vacuum bags. If you have upgraded to a HEPA filter, HEPA filters are good for 50 hours of use. This equates (on average) to about 1-1.5 years. The HEPA filter lifetime is based upon time of use, so if you are an avid cleaner, you will use your filter quicker that someone who is cleaning once a week, or bi-weekly. I hope this helps! If not, please reach out to us. We have live, US based customer service support, from 6am-5pm pst M-F, and 7am-4pm Saturday and Sunday :)
@@VacuumCleanerMarket I apologize for making you reply to my comment. I just re-watched your video and you clearly state to change the filter generally after the last bag is full. Thank you for your superb customer service.
Great video. I have had my Miele for 4 years and now for some reason not everything I suck up is going in the bag, stuff is leaking out the vacuum bag mouth and going into the vacuum compartment. This has happened the last 3 bag changes. Bags are not full. What can cause this?
Critical Miele canister vacuum bag info. Every time the bag compartment is opened the bag pops out of the mounting bracket slightly. If you just close the lid on the vacuum bag compartment, the hose opening on the compartment lid will not align with the opening on the bag and dirt will go directly into the vacuum compartment and this will destroy the vacuum motor. If you open the bag compartment, it is critical that you re seat the bag in the bracket every time. Hope this saves some vacuums.
I accidentally bought off brand miele FJM bags on amazon. I didn't realize until they were already shipped to my house, are they safe to use? or should you only use official miele bags?
FJm are the same fitting as the GN bag / only difference the GN bags holds more dust /FJm bag is red / gn is blue / I prefer blue with more dust capacity
We recommend purchasing genuine bags. Not to upsell you, but they are better quality, have better filtration, and last longer. Be careful with the off brands, and make sure to regularly check your bag clip, as the generic ones tend to fall off.
Hi there, thanks for the video. Question, after I changed the bag, the display for the fullness is at half red. I figured it would or should be completely black. Did I do something wrong?
Check your pre-motor filter. It's possible some dust & dirt buildup has occured, slightly restricting airflow. I would take it out, give it a good rinse with cold water, then let dry on a flat surface for AT LEAST 24 hours or longer till it's bone dry. Then re-install in the vacuum. Also check to make sure your HEPA filter isn't restricting airflow, if it's more than 2 years old there could be enough dust buildup that the pores of the paper media are starting to clog & restrict airflow. Take the filter out & see how much suction the vacuum has without the filter, that will give you a idea if it needs replacement or not.
rob w this is exactly the info I needed. I thought my bag was full, but really the problem was the filter lying flat over the motor. It was mostly black. After replacing it I can get some more life out of the bag. Thanks!
I'm trying to purchase the air clean and super air clean separately, but I am confused. Are they the same thing and one is cut? Or are they separate. I cannot seem to find the small one anywhere!
You can certainly purchase the air clean filters separately- but they do come standard in the boxes of bags as well. The AirClean is the rectangular cloth filter and the motor filter is the spongy square filter. This video might help you a Little more in seeing the placement - ruclips.net/video/1jlAidpUaFQ/видео.html
4 года назад
Should I replace the bag if the indicator is orange while vacuuming or when there is no load and head is free in the air??
4 года назад
OK I read the manual. It is the latter, and says check only with standard head. You should have mentioned this sir.
When the bag is full, can I shake some of the stuff out to get more mileage from a bag? I do NOT mean vacuum it out, I mean pull it out carefully with my fingers? If not, please explain why not. Thank you.
Unless you were wearing rubber gloves and a mask that would be pretty gross. All the same, it's possible with other brands to empty the bag onto newspaper before putting it in the compost so that you can see whether you picked up coins or jewellery o something else you don't want to lose.
Hi, Yes....the Miele FJM & GN bags have the same fitting. So technically the bags are interchangeable. The only difference is that the GN bags are about 1 qt larger in capacity than the FJM style bags. This means that using a FJM bag in place of a GN bag is always OK to do, but using a GN bag in place of an FJM could lead to overfilling of the bag compartment.
Hi Andrew, The vacuum bag sizes are as follows. FJM - 3.7 qz GN - 4.76 qz U - 5.45 qz KK - 2.6 qz Please note that the great suction of the Miele vacuums compacts the debris inside of the bags. They actually last quite long compared to their capacity numbers.
HI! This indicator is your bag change indicator and also your air flow indicator. It's measuring the amount of airflow to your vacuums motor. When you attach a powerhead this may trigger the indicator to move right slightly, but it shouldn't be drastic. Have you tried adjusting the height of your powerhead? If your indicator is moving wildly to the right (turning all orange), then you might have your powerhead too close to your carpeting. I would suggest adjusting your powerhead height if this is the case. Please let us know what happens or if you have any more questions!
They make them one time use as cleaning bags / filters manually puts your body in contact with all of the toxins you are removing from your home. This is why bagless machines are not recommended for allergy or asthma sufferers :).
@@VacuumCleanerMarket hmmm I am sure they'd think of something if it suited them. Likewise the allergy business. It is verging on immoral to continue to produce bags that are just going to be dumped.
Those bags aren't very big, and you can't empty and reuse!? Aren't they expensive? Was my purchase price, thus, just a rental security deposit, my rent collected every time I buy a new box of bags and filters?
A bag lasts me 3 months and I have 2 cats, it fits more than it seems! A box of 4 bags + filter change is only $20-40 a year, worth it. I absolutely hate cleaning bagless vaccumes.
HI, Do you mean you threw away the bracket? This happens more often than you would think. Luckily they are pretty inexpensive and fairly easy to install. Once you get the clip re-installed then changing bags is really easy.
Halvor Gangnes Thanks for the warning! I'm sure you're on the first nor last to toss the clip, so don't feel bad and give yourself a pat on the back for warning the rest of us!
We agree, almost every day we get a call from a customer who threw the clip away thinking it was part of the vacuum bag. But luckily it is easily fixable.
Very clear and informative video. Should be required viewing for all Miele vacuum owners to avoid mistakes. Thanks!
Thank you Lourdes! Glad to hear that this helped! :)
Thank you ! Finally easy, clear and direct information.
That was great. Just purchased and I couldn't figure out where the big filter goes but then you explained its because I have a HEPA filter. I was going crazy.
Haha, you're definitely not crazy! :) We are so glad our video was able to help you, and we hope you are enjoying your new vacuum! Happy cleaning!
Very helpful ,ive just throw away the fitment this week and didn't know which one to replace it with and it's the blue one 💙 Yeah!!! Thanks again x
Thank you for this video. It was very helpful. I was dreading changing the bag and filters, but it couldn't have been easier. Had a bad experience with our old vacuum… Dyson bag less! What a nasty job that was!! We love our new vacuum. Thumbs up and thank you again. 🗑🛋🏆
Hi,
You are very welcome. We are very glad you like your new vacuum cleaner. Miele makes the best vacuums nowadays...so we can't say we are surprised :) Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions in the future.
Thank you
chessdude67 using bags is a waste of money and more waste for our environment.
Why does the bag keep slipping off the clip? This was not a problem with my last Cat and Dog. With my new one I have to keep checking when its in use to push the bag back up on the clip. I'm using blue bags with blue clip, bags sent by Miele.
Another question for ya. During vacuuming, the indicator was solid orange for the duration and it's a new bag. When I removed the head from the floor or powered off, the indicator went back to clear. I checked and made sure it's installed properly. The filters are also still clean. Can you help me figure out why this is happening please?
Thank u cuz I have charcoal filter and was trying to add air clean filter somewhere so this explained it. my store moved but they were so helpful when opened so thanks for the informative video.
We are so glad this helped! That was the exact intention! :)
V good video. What are the small red foam cyclinders pack of 5 (look like fat cigarettes) I've been sent with a box of red Miele bags used for?
Thanks for the video! I was curious where I might find a replacement for the 'exhaust charcoal filter' after the internal exhaust filter and located in the case? You can easily see it in the video at t he very beginning. Thanks!
We have them on our website! www.vacuumcleanermarket.com
The dust bag stays open when you remove the hose and while the lid is closed. I thought the purpose of the sealed dust bags was for it to close? Does this mean I leave the hose on for the dust not to escape? Or do i undo the hose and remove bag and leave the lid open?
Hi,
You are 100% correct. The bag is designed to stay open when it is installed so that the dust can easily flow into the bag. Most people leave the vacuum hose on at all times. If you do not want to store the vacuum with the hose on, you would need to uninstall the bag so the "trap door" could shut and seal in the dust.
Please let me know if I did not understand your comment fully and we can try to explain ourselves better.
Thank you
Appreciate your help, just kind of defeats the purpose of sealing the dust in if the bag doesn't shut or there isn't a flap in the hose. So what would you recommend to keep all dust and particles inside, uninstall bag or leave hose on? To be honest uninstalling bag is not problem but the lid doesn't close with bag uninstalled....
Trdat Don't worry about it, nothing is going to get out if you use common sense. Either leave the hose attached or take it off, the bag is supported inside the cleaner, it's not going to puff out at you!
They sell a hygiene cap on their web site
( in the uk at least )
best video on Meiele thanks
Fabulous video thank you! I'll be cancelling my already processed return :) I do have a question though & couldn't find if this has already been addressed. How often does the filter need changing? Is there an indicator for that as well which I haven't noticed? Thanks!
If you are sticking with the AirClean (the rectangular cloth filter that comes in the boxes of bags) you need to change both your AirClean filter and your motor filter every 4 vacuum bags. If you have upgraded to a HEPA filter, HEPA filters are good for 50 hours of use. This equates (on average) to about 1-1.5 years. The HEPA filter lifetime is based upon time of use, so if you are an avid cleaner, you will use your filter quicker that someone who is cleaning once a week, or bi-weekly. I hope this helps! If not, please reach out to us. We have live, US based customer service support, from 6am-5pm pst M-F, and 7am-4pm Saturday and Sunday :)
@@VacuumCleanerMarket I apologize for making you reply to my comment. I just re-watched your video and you clearly state to change the filter generally after the last bag is full. Thank you for your superb customer service.
I have a question about the C3.
One day i saw the indicator is red half way so i changed new bag and filter. However, the indicator remained same?
I have the same thing, did you ever get a response that makes sense?
Me too, i don't understand, it's like the indicator is too sensitive. It's mostly when i put the power on max
Great video. I have had my Miele for 4 years and now for some reason not everything I suck up is going in the bag, stuff is leaking out the vacuum bag mouth and going into the vacuum compartment. This has happened the last 3 bag changes. Bags are not full. What can cause this?
Critical Miele canister vacuum bag info. Every time the bag compartment is opened the bag pops out of the mounting bracket slightly. If you just close the lid on the vacuum bag compartment, the hose opening on the compartment lid will not align with the opening on the bag and dirt will go directly into the vacuum compartment and this will destroy the vacuum motor. If you open the bag compartment, it is critical that you re seat the bag in the bracket every time. Hope this saves some vacuums.
Could you please tell me why can’t I get the bag out
I accidentally bought off brand miele FJM bags on amazon. I didn't realize until they were already shipped to my house, are they safe to use? or should you only use official miele bags?
FJm are the same fitting as the GN bag / only difference the GN bags holds more dust /FJm bag is red / gn is blue / I prefer blue with more dust capacity
We recommend purchasing genuine bags. Not to upsell you, but they are better quality, have better filtration, and last longer. Be careful with the off brands, and make sure to regularly check your bag clip, as the generic ones tend to fall off.
Hi there, thanks for the video. Question, after I changed the bag, the display for the fullness is at half red. I figured it would or should be completely black. Did I do something wrong?
Check your pre-motor filter. It's possible some dust & dirt buildup has occured, slightly restricting airflow. I would take it out, give it a good rinse with cold water, then let dry on a flat surface for AT LEAST 24 hours or longer till it's bone dry. Then re-install in the vacuum. Also check to make sure your HEPA filter isn't restricting airflow, if it's more than 2 years old there could be enough dust buildup that the pores of the paper media are starting to clog & restrict airflow. Take the filter out & see how much suction the vacuum has without the filter, that will give you a idea if it needs replacement or not.
rob w this is exactly the info I needed. I thought my bag was full, but really the problem was the filter lying flat over the motor. It was mostly black. After replacing it I can get some more life out of the bag. Thanks!
I'm trying to purchase the air clean and super air clean separately, but I am confused. Are they the same thing and one is cut? Or are they separate. I cannot seem to find the small one anywhere!
You can certainly purchase the air clean filters separately- but they do come standard in the boxes of bags as well. The AirClean is the rectangular cloth filter and the motor filter is the spongy square filter. This video might help you a Little more in seeing the placement - ruclips.net/video/1jlAidpUaFQ/видео.html
Should I replace the bag if the indicator is orange while vacuuming or when there is no load and head is free in the air??
OK I read the manual. It is the latter, and says check only with standard head. You should have mentioned this sir.
What is the difference between the red and the blue one? They look the same to me, except one is red and the other is blue.
You should mention how many times we can use the bag, whether we can wash it or not, things like these.
One time only! These bags are not reusable or washable.
When the bag is full, can I shake some of the stuff out to get more mileage from a bag? I do NOT mean vacuum it out, I mean pull it out carefully with my fingers? If not, please explain why not. Thank you.
Unless you were wearing rubber gloves and a mask that would be pretty gross. All the same, it's possible with other brands to empty the bag onto newspaper before putting it in the compost so that you can see whether you picked up coins or jewellery o something else you don't want to lose.
Is it possible to fit a dust bag from miele compact C1 in miele classic C1?
Hi,
Yes....the Miele FJM & GN bags have the same fitting. So technically the bags are interchangeable. The only difference is that the GN bags are about 1 qt larger in capacity than the FJM style bags.
This means that using a FJM bag in place of a GN bag is always OK to do, but using a GN bag in place of an FJM could lead to overfilling of the bag compartment.
Great! Thank you for the answer.
In a pinch, can I vacuum out the bag?
NO! Please never do this. Once your bag is full, toss it in the trash and start with a new bag :)
All good until you get a c1 from Amazon and it comes without the bag holder and also nowhere on the manual does it show or mention it…
What about sizes of the bags?
Hi Andrew,
The vacuum bag sizes are as follows.
FJM - 3.7 qz
GN - 4.76 qz
U - 5.45 qz
KK - 2.6 qz
Please note that the great suction of the Miele vacuums compacts the debris inside of the bags. They actually last quite long compared to their capacity numbers.
When I use my powerheads the indicator turns orange
HI! This indicator is your bag change indicator and also your air flow indicator. It's measuring the amount of airflow to your vacuums motor. When you attach a powerhead this may trigger the indicator to move right slightly, but it shouldn't be drastic. Have you tried adjusting the height of your powerhead? If your indicator is moving wildly to the right (turning all orange), then you might have your powerhead too close to your carpeting. I would suggest adjusting your powerhead height if this is the case.
Please let us know what happens or if you have any more questions!
About time these manufacturers were making all these things reusable.
They make them one time use as cleaning bags / filters manually puts your body in contact with all of the toxins you are removing from your home. This is why bagless machines are not recommended for allergy or asthma sufferers :).
@@VacuumCleanerMarket hmmm I am sure they'd think of something if it suited them. Likewise the allergy business. It is verging on immoral to continue to produce bags that are just going to be dumped.
Those bags aren't very big, and you can't empty and reuse!? Aren't they expensive? Was my purchase price, thus, just a rental security deposit, my rent collected every time I buy a new box of bags and filters?
A bag lasts me 3 months and I have 2 cats, it fits more than it seems! A box of 4 bags + filter change is only $20-40 a year, worth it. I absolutely hate cleaning bagless vaccumes.
I was able to find reusable bags on Amazon. They have good reviews so I a gonna try them. I'm struggling with the filters tho.
Stupid design! I threw away the part with the stick on it. Super annoying.
HI,
Do you mean you threw away the bracket? This happens more often than you would think. Luckily they are pretty inexpensive and fairly easy to install. Once you get the clip re-installed then changing bags is really easy.
Halvor Gangnes Thanks for the warning! I'm sure you're on the first nor last to toss the clip, so don't feel bad and give yourself a pat on the back for warning the rest of us!
We agree, almost every day we get a call from a customer who threw the clip away thinking it was part of the vacuum bag. But luckily it is easily fixable.
I threw it also. What is the name of that bracket? I cant see where to buy