We have a magic blue #24105 and cannot take the machine apart to replace the bag. Can you please tejj us what to push or pull . thank you

the arrow on the bag matches the arrow on the bag holder

ok, you need to bypass the auto shut of. Put the vac on it's side and pull off the sliders on both sides.Carefully pull machine apart.lift the front of the piece that hold you bag.Underneathe there is a clear tube plugged in to a round thing on switch area.Simply pull the tube out of the rouind trhing.This will allow you to fillthe bag without shut dow.Just make sure your bag doesn't get too full....Chris

Hello,

In order to access the cord on the Miele S183 upright, you'll need to first remove the handle from the vacuum cleaner. There is a large screw that holds the handle in place that is located under neath of the lower cord wrap hook. Simply remove this screw, and slide the off the vacuum by pushing the handle towards the back of the machine.

Once you have the handle removed, now ope the bag door as if you were going to replace the vacuum bag. You'll see two screws directly above where the bag fits inside of the machine. These two screws will open up the switch and cord housing and give you access to the electrical cord.

You'll see that there are two screws that secure the cord as it comes into the vacuum from the back. Remove both of these screws so that the cord is no longer secured. I think the easiest way to replace this cord is to simply cut the cord (MAKE SURE THE VACUUM IS UNPLUGGED) so that there is about 4-5 inches of the cord jacket (rubber coating around the cord) remaining. You may now just pull this cord jacket off of the cord, along with the paper insulation so you have two bare wires of the old cord. Now take your new cord and push it into the back of the vacuum so that it comes through the switch housing. Instead of having to re-secure the cord with the two screws, I've found that if you tie a small knot in the cord, this works just as well at preventing the cord from pulling through the back of the vacuum.

Simply strip the wires that are left from the old cord, and simply wire nut the new cord after tying a knot (or re-securing it with the two screws), and reassemble the vacuum cleaner. Test the vacuum only after putting the switch housing cover back into place.

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Here's a link to a blown up parts diagram to help you visualize how the vacuum comes apart.
http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/vacuumcleanerbacgs/miele-s183-upright-parts-diagram.gif

Feel free to check out our website for any Miele supplies that you need:
Miele Vacuum Bags, Filters & Belts

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Chris J.
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I need new floor head for my kenmore magic blue, where i can buy?

perhaps there is something stuck in the vacuum. Look where the hose fits in. There is obvioulsy no blockage in the hose because you have suction. Do the power brushes spin on the vacuum?? Take the bag off, and inspect the area the bag fits in for blockage.
Jer

The cotton bag wraps around the hepa filter - the blue plastic part will not be visible once the bag is in place. The silver ring sits inside the cotton bag to hold the sides of the bag against the sides of the vacuum top-half. DON'T pull the plastic inner seal and outer seal apart. They snap together and snap onto the lip of the vacuum top-half. It's a bit of a struggle snapping the seal back onto the lip.

Power bar spins, but as soon as it't put on the carpet the beater brush quits spinning

Yes, you do... only the 'motor protection filter' in the bag compartment is meant to be user cleaned.

Here's a manual, with a parts diagram near the end, if it's of use.

http://www.managemyhome.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0408631.pdf


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Hi, my name is Jon I am a former Kirby salesman and I own an Ultimate G and I know this machine inside and out. First take the cord out of the clips on the back of the handle.

Second at the bottom of the handle there is a grey rubber button that says "push" and you will push it and pull up on the handle. The handle should come right out.

Then what you want to do to take the bag off is push the clip that the bag is connected to and pull the bag out.

That's all you have to do I hope this helps you and good luck!

u might need 2 change the belt on the attachement there r 2 screws on top take em out after u take off cover there is a plastic cover over the belt take off c if the belt broke the rest is easy