If you only have low-to-medium-nap carpets (or no carpets at all!), please continue reading about the Miele Earth with the SEB 217 below.

Miele S5481 Earth Canister Vacuum

Perfect for those seeking top air hygiene standards, the Miele S5481 Earth canister vacuum cleaner comes complete with Miele's famous sealed HEPA filtration system for maximum allergen protection as well as offering a host of top of the line features found in the S5 series, including the 1200-watt Vortex Motor System, an automatic power setting feature and a fully electric wand and hose.

Miele Power

With an impressive 29.5' operation radius, the S5481 Earth vacuum's 1200-watt Vortex Motor System is adjustable via user friendly electronic controls with an LED display on the canister and offers an airflow of 141 cubic feet per minute. The compact design is lightweight and highly maneuverable to tackle the toughest cleaning chores in hard to reach areas.

Miele Features

The stylish Blue soft-touch rubber Miele S5481 Earth vacuum includes a stainless steel telescoping wand and electric hose as well as a parquet floor brush with soft genuine horsehair bristles on a 90-degree rotating head for maximum maneuverability, and the cleverly hidden tool caddy offers a crevice tool, a dusting brush and an upholstery tool for fast on-board access.

Allergy Weapon

Miele's Sealed System HEPA filtration system conforms to tough European standards for sanitary air, and it's designed to trap particulate matter down to 0.3 of a micron. The Miele IntensiveClean Plus 4.76-quart capacity dust bag system provides immaculate bag changes without the slightest contamination of ambient air.

Miele Extras

Three smooth-running rubber wheels rotate the canister a full 360 degrees, and a convenient foot switch turns the power off and on. The Miele S5481 Earth also features an automatically retractable power cord and a 2-point wand parking system as well as indicator lights for full bags, filter alerts and blockages.

• Suction control via foot-activated controls with electric power display
• Automatic setting
• 1200-watt, Miele-made Vortex Motor System
• Sealed System construction
• 4.76-quart IntensiveClean Plus dustbag with flap for dust-free removal (2 supplied)
• Active HEPA Filter (1 supplied)
• SEB 217 Powerbrush
• Parquet Floor Brush (SBB 300-3)
• Deluxe handle
• Electric hose (SES 119)
• Electric Telescopic Wand SET210
• Three integrated accessories:
  • natural bristle dusting brush
  • upholstery nozzle
  • crevice tool
• 29 1/2 foot operating radius
• Dustbag change indicator
• Filter grill
• Filter indicator
• Overheating lamp
• Safety shut-off on overheating
• Space-saving storage bracket on each side of the vacuum
• Silence insulation
• Recommended for medium to high pile carpeting and smooth flooring

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