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Brand: Miele
Category: Kitchen

Buy New: $1,199.00

New (15) from $1,199.00

Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

6 reviews
Sales Rank: 12409

Country: Germany
Color: Silver
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 24
Dimensions (in): 24 x 22 x 14

MPN: S5980
Model: S5980 SEB236
EAN: 4002514149684
ASIN: B000HCVPV4

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

•	Deluxe Hose And Handle With Controls In The Handle
•	Sealed HEPA Filtration Sytem
•	Active HEPA Filter 1 Supplied
•	4.76 Quart Intensive Clean Plus Dust Bags 2 Supplied
•	Deluxe Power Brush With Headlight and Auto Off Feature.

Accessories:

•	Miele Micro Tool Kit
•	Miele Type GN Intensive Clean Bags (CASE LOT of 5 Packages)
•	Miele CarClean Set Plus (STB 101 Mini Turbo Brush, Extra Long Crevice Tool, Micro Hose
•	Miele GN Intensive Clean Bags

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Quality. Quality. Quality.Miele's maxim, for everything!S5 vacuum cleaners are manufactured at Miele's Bielefeld factory in Germany where every effort is made to embrace the company's 107-year motto of Immer Besser or Forever Better.S5980 CapricornControls Suction control via +/- controls on handle with LED indicatorPower 1200-watt, high-output Miele-made Vortex Motor SystemTMFilter System (Included) Filters Active H.E.P.A. Filter Bags 4.76-quart IntensiveClean Plus PlusTM Dustbags with flap for dust-free removal (2-supplied) Canister Construction Sealed SystemTM construction Included Floor Tools & Accessories Floor Tools SBB300-3 Parquet Floor BrushHoses SES130 Electric HoseWands SET210 Electric, telescopic WandAdditional Accessories Deluxe Handle Assembly Dusting Brush (Natural Bristle) Upholstery Nozzle Crevice ToolStandard Features Impressive 29.5-foot operating radiusDustbag change indicator alerts you to replace the hygienic bagFilter grillFilter indicatorOverheating lampSafety shut-off on overheatingSpace-saving storage bracket on each side of the vacuumSilence insulationColor & Dimensions Height: 8.25"Width: 10"Length: 19"Color: Luna SilverUse Recommended for: medium to high-pile carpeting and smooth flooring

Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

I adore this vacuum cleaner! March 30, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Like another reviewer here, I owned a Hoover Wind Tunnel upright. After five or six years of fairly steady use, I've came to regret having purchased it. It was big, heavy, loud and difficult to maneuver, even with the self-propulsion feature. And the on-board tools constantly kept coming apart while I was using them, because they wouldn't lock in place. (That was hugely annoying. Nothing is more frustrating than having to constantly pick up and reassemble vacuum tools.)

I wanted a vacuum with powerful suction, but also one that was lightweight. With my upright, I had to push the entire weight of the machine. I'm not getting any younger, and I could see the necessity of a lighter and more maneuverable machine.

I was researching vacuums as a favor for my sister and I started reading about Miele vacuums. I visited several websites and read multiple reviews. I honestly couldn't find a negative review of any of the models. Their quietness was mentioned often, as well as their powerful suction.

I ended up purchasing a Capricorn S5980 with the deluxe power brush, SEB 236.

I adore the Capricorn. It would still be quiet at twice its noise level. My cats don't run and hide when I'm vacuuming! I really like having the on/off switch in the hand control, and being able to adjust the power level there as well as turn on the power brush attachment. I like the automatic cord retraction (no bending over and wrapping the cord up). The various attachments fit together smoothly and lock tight. I am very impressed with the telescoping wand feature. I'm pleased at how well the upholstery attachment works on both upholstery and carpeted stairs. The parquet floor attachment is smooth and easy to use on my kitchen and bathroom floors prior to mopping. I have bid adieu to my broom.

The Deluxe Power Brush attachment is also quiet, yet does a remarkable job in picking up all sorts of stuff (cat hair mostly) out of my berber carpeting. It's easy to attach the Deluxe Power Brush and it can be set to five different heights. Even at the lowest height, it maneuvers smoothly and easily. The light is handy for maneuvering under furniture and into corners.

The canister moves easily in all directions and the hose rotates 360 degrees, so it doesn't get kinked in an awkward position. The canister weighs about 20 lbs. and has a handle, so it's not awkward to carry upstairs.

This Capricorn comes with a HEPA filter installed that lasts for about 50 hours of use. Regular filters are also available and come in every box of vacuum bags. I didn't buy this for the HEPA filtration (I have four cats, after all) but I do appreciate that the system is so well sealed that when dust is vacuumed up, it doesn't get blown back out of the machine's exhaust. The warm air blowing out of the vacuum doesn't smell and isn't sandy or gritty. (Can you hold your face in your vacuum's exhaust and breathe deep? I can!) The bags and filters do such a great job of trapping the dirt in the vacuum bag that the bag compartment is the cleanest part of the machine.

Oh, and the bags are a piece of work, too. They're soft and flexible nonwoven fiber lined with foiled plastic, and they're very easy to install. When the "bag full" indicator comes on, the bags are very easily removable, and they automatically self-seal for disposal. So neat!

The Capricorn is an attractive looking, well-made vacuum which works outstandingly well. Yes, it's pricey, but anything that could make me bear vacuuming is worth its weight in gold.

5 out of 5 stars

Miele S5980 Capricorn December 17, 2007
11 out of 11 found this review helpful

This is a exceptional vacuum. I installed a Frieze style carpet and found out that my Oreck XL couldn't vacuum it. I took a piece down to my local Oreck shop and the manager said, "We don't make a vacuum that can vacuum your carpet". So my search started. I took my carpet sample to Sears, Best Buy, The Great Indoors and Lowes. I tried dozens of vacuums and each one was a complete failure. I was about to buy a Bosch vacuum online (No local stores had one to demo), just to see if it would work on my carpet, when my step dad said check out Miele. He has a very picky neighbor with the same style carpet and she said Miele is the best. She was right on the money. I took my carpet down to the local Miele dealer (listed on Miele's website) and sure enough, it worked on my new carpet. I bought the Capricorn from them. If price is no object, this is your vacuum. It's quiet, clean, smooth, powerful and extremely versatile. If the Capricorn was a car, it would be a Ferrari or Bentley. Highly recommended!

5 out of 5 stars

Eats Pet Hair for Lunch! September 20, 2007
17 out of 17 found this review helpful

There is not a better power-nozzle available for pet hair. The Miele Capricorn with the 236 power-nozzle is the best way to win the never ending battle of cleaning pet hair.

I have a 80 pound Staffordshire Terrier. No matter where I go, the pet hair follows. It is mission impossible to keep my house pet hair free. With as much vacuuming as we do in our house, (as well as a nice employee discount) I decided to get the best.

I have always heard good things about Miele from my customers. Every customer that comes to our store I will ask them how their vacuums are working. Most vacuums I'll get the usual, I hate it, it sucks, it smells funny, etc. When I ask a Miele customer buying bags how they like their vacuum, 9 times out of 10 the answer is I LOVE IT! Never did I expect such enthusiasm from people about their vacuum. Only after hearing so many customers tell me how good their Miele was, and after seeing how few Miele repairs I was doing, did I become a believer myself.

I have had the Miele Capricorn in my home for two years now. I have never had one problem with my vacuum. Vacuuming is never fun, but when you have a good vacuum, it becomes a lot less stressful of a task.

The STB 101 hand held turbo brush is a must have weapon in the war of pet hair. This brush is ideal for my stairs and upholstery that seems to get covered in pet hair more then any other place.

You will pay more money for a Miele, but the time you will save vacuuming is priceless.

5 out of 5 stars

Beautifully constructed A masterpeice! September 20, 2007
15 out of 15 found this review helpful

This is a well designed and extremely well built product. Most of controls are on the handle - they are well laid out and electronically activated. The hose is internally wired with a continuous 360 degree rotation - this is very rare in a hose. In a typical canister one is continually fighting the hose as it probably rotated 380 degrees before it stops. It has super suction - yet it is quieter than one would expect. Every aspect of the construction is above and beyond. The repair record in Consumers Reports is at the top of the best. This is a very high tech vacuum. In the past many of my fine high tech German products often had reliability issues - if this turns out to be the case I will add to this review at a later date. For now it is a Gem!

5 out of 5 stars

It's Worth IT September 14, 2007
13 out of 13 found this review helpful

We have owned lots of different vacuums over the years. This is unquestionably the best. It is high-quality, quiet, powerful, light weight, and easy to use.

The high price made us think twice. We were also used to uprights. However, after reading lots of reviews, we decided to try this one because of the greater power. We have pets who shed hairs that get stuck in the carpet. We also have lots of wood flooring, and the parquet attachment seemed like a good idea.

Ordering was easy, and the unit arrived QUICKLY! It was easy to assemble (not much required), and it was intuitive to use.

It has not been any harder to use than an upright. In fact, the back and forth motion is easier because you only have to handle the wand and power brush, not the whole machine. The little cannister unit follows easily, and the vacuum hose does not seem to get tangled, rotating in all directions easily. The wheels on the unit work fine. The only time it sorta sticks is when it tried to cross over the electric cord on a wood floor.

The power brush has a bright light which really helps. The floor heads can be turned at multiple angles with a twist of the wrist, making it simple to get in, under and around furniture legs, into corners, etc.

One of the best discoveries has been the ease with which you can swap out the floor heads for brushes you can use to clean up high (shelves, drapes, light fixtures). We never could do that with uprights because you couldn't lift them high enough.

The adjustable power control is helpful when you switch from floor to throw rug and back. Our rugs are also variable thicknesses, so being able to roll back the power with your thumb makes it easy to keep them from getting sucked into the head.

The unit stores easily because the cord retracts automatically, and the base will stand upright. The Power Brush head will also hold the wand upright, so you can stand the whole unit is a small closet. Because it is so light, you can also go up and down stairs easily (we have three floors).

All in all, this has been almost fun to use. Although the wife uses it the most, I have actually enjoyed taking it for a spin, too.

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