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The Miele S2 Series Incorporating the quality and performance for which Miele vacuum cleaners are renowned, the S2 Series delivers exceptional cleaning power perfectly packaged in an agile, lightweight body. These versatile canisters gently care for all flooring in your home, from smooth, solid surfaces like tiles and hardwoods to plush rugs and deep-pile carpeting. With six distinct power settings — all clearly displayed on a front-mounted rotary dial — it’s easy to vary your vacuum cleaner’s suction power according to the carpet pile, flooring and fabrics you’re cleaning.S2121 Delphi Miele’s S2 Delphi vacuum cleaner features an Electro Comfort electrobrush ideal for cleaning low to medium pile carpeting, rugs and smooth flooring. The Electro Comfort electrobrush is an electrically-driven carpet tool with floating head and swivel neck design for easy maneuverability. The Delphi features a telescopic, electric, stainless steel wand and long electrical cord with automatic rewind for a total cleaning radius of 29.5 feet. S2 Delphi also features a deluxe handle grip with electrobrush control. Other conveniences include three accessories — a dusting brush, upholstery tool and crevice nozzle — held in place by a VarioClip.
 Six-Stage Suction Easily adjustable, rotary dial power selector ensures the correct level of power for the surface being cleaned. |
 Electro Comfort Electrobrush Electrically-driven carpet tool with floating head and swivel neck design for easy maneuverability on low to medium pile carpeting, rugs and smooth flooring. |
 VarioClip with Three Onboard Accessories Provides optimal cleaning for every corner and surface, including upholstery, hard-to-reach places and delicate items. |
 Telescopic, Stainless Steel Wand Delivers a superior operating radius of 29.5 feet for effortless reach. |
 Auto-Seal Closing FilterBag Instantly locks in dirt, dust and allergens when the FilterBag is removed. |
 Deluxe Handle with Electrobrush Controls Ergonomic grip with convenient on/off power switch. |
 The vacuum that truly cleans. And lasts. Since 1899, Miele has been dedicated to producing state-of-the-art home appliances, and we support your passion for a cleaner, healthier and more comfortable home with our innovative, award-winning collection of vacuum cleaners. Our canister and upright vacuum cleaners help you care for all aspects of your home. Miele’s advanced, technologically-superior filtration systems also improve the quality of air in your home.
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 German Engineered Built with uncompromising quality, Miele vacuums are built to withstand the rigors of everyday cleaning, year after year. In fact, Miele vacuums are tested to last 20 years. |
 7 Year Motor and Casing Warranties Enjoy the comfort and confidence of a Miele-endorsed seven-year warranty on your vacuum’s motor and casing. |
 Two-Year Warranty Every Miele vacuum cleaner bears the Good Housekeeping Seal — earning you a two-year warranty. |
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Miele S2 Series Canister Vacuum Product Comparison
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| S 2121 Olympus | S 2121 Capri | S 2121 Delphi | S 2181 Titan | |
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| Powerful 1,200-watt Miele-made Vortex Motor |  |
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| Controls via rotary dial | |
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| Six power settings | |
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| AirClean FilterBag, Type G/N | |
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| Air Clean Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Active Air Clean Filter | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Active HEPA Filter | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard |
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| Telescopic stainless steel wand | |
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| Dusting brush, upholstery tool and crevice nozzle | |
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| Long electrical cord with automatic rewind | |
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| 29.5’ cleaning radius | |
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| Durable non-electric hose | |
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| Durable electric hose | |
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| Deluxe handle grip with electrobrush control | |
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| Standard floor tool | SBD 350-3 | STB 205-3 & SBB Parquet-3 | SEB 217-3 | SEB 217-3 & SBB Parquet-3 |
| Recommended Flooring | Low pile carpeting, rugs and smooth flooring | Low to medium pile carpeting, rugs and smooth flooring | Low to medium pile carpeting, rugs and smooth flooring | Low to medium pile carpeting, rugs and smooth flooring |
Product Features
- Exceptionally lightweight
- Air Clean filter
- Dusting brush, upholstery tool and crevice nozzle on VarioClip
- 29.5-feet cleaning radius
- Electro Comfort electrobrush with floating head and swivel neck design for use on low to medium pile carpeting, rugs and smooth flooring
First Miele Vacuum First of all let me state that this is my first Miele vacuum. I’ve not laid hands on a Sebo, Riccar, or Miele (except briefly in a store) before receiving the Miele Delphi. In the past I bought what was cheap and hoped for the best. Lately I’ve changed that philosophy and research everything diligently. Consider in my review that I don’t have experience with premium vacuums prior to this one (and even though it’s at the bottom end of the price range I think $500 is premium for a vacuum cleaner).This vacuum replaces a Kenmore upright that lasted 10 years. We were never really satisfied with it though. It’s performance was mediocre and it always had belt problems. The beater was driven from the main motor by means of a cheap idler pulley arrangement (so that it could be disengaged for bare floors) which was a weak point. Like many uprights it was heavy and fell over easily when using attachments. Our house is 50/50 bare floors and low carpets. It did poorly on bare floors, particularly the tile in our bathrooms.We use a vacuum to clean all the floors, upholstery, for dusting, and cleaning out the cars.After a lot of research I decided on these priorities:* Sealed system. Why clean if the dust is shooting out all over everything as you go?* True power brush. Even though we have low carpets it was pretty clear that the combo tool would not cut it. Nor was I impressed with the turbo brush at the store. It’s very convenient to flip a switch and go from carpet to bare floors. I realize that there are specific brushes for bare floors, and we may get one eventually, but they seem very expensive for what you get.* Quality construction. Means a lot for me and I’m willing to pay for it. I’m practically an expert appliance repairman from working on all the junk appliances we bought for our new house 10 years ago. First world construction AND assembly is not everything, but it goes a long ways.* HEPA was not a necessity. We don’t have dust allergies. The ability to upgrade is a nice plus, but for now I just don’t think we need it.So why did I choose the Delphi?If you are confused about Miele’s model selection join the club. To sum the it up (canisters only):S2 series, larger bags, powered and non-powered hose models tools mount on base of hose.S4 series, smaller bags, non-powered hose models only, tools mount of base of hose.S5 series, larger bags (same as S2), premium line, powered and non-powered hose models, tools mount inside.Differences within the lines largely involve attachment packages and the type of controls on the vacuum itself.Models with a non-powered hose cannot use power accessories. You cannot add a powered hose later. There are no provisions to power it. You are stuck with the turbo (air powered) brush heads only. As I said earlier I was not satisfied with the performance of those. All the new models with powered hoses have direct connect. That means when you connect the attachment the power plug is attached as well. There are no extra wires to connect. Some older models required extra wires which I would find inconvenient if you just wanted to change over the dusting brush for a quick second.So on to the Miele Delphi:The item arrived well packaged with clear documentation and only reasonable assembly required (~3 minutes, no tools). There are separate manuals for the power head and vacuum.The included power head is the SEB 217-3. It is about 10 1/2″ wide with no light bar. It is a couple inches narrower than the power head on most vacuums. Miele has a larger one available that would work on this vacuum for around $250.00 (half the cost of the entire thing). Consider that the wider the power head the more your suction is dispersed. As the suction on the Miele is excellent I think it could certainly power a wider head just fine, but unless you have a very large home I think it would be unnecessary. Probably more important to that decision is the type of carpet. The 217-3 is designed for lower nap carpets. It has no height adjustment. I suspect it would be very hard to push on higher carpets. On high suction it can get tough to push on medium to low carpets, so consider that if you have deep carpeting. It does well on bare floors and I run it at the highest setting for this. You can actually see the dust being pulled under from a couple inches out front of the head.The head has a swiveling attachment and as such it is very maneuverable. It also lays nearly flat, but not completely so, for getting under things. The head itself is very low profile so I can get under things I couldn’t before. The wand appears of very high quality stainless and the plastic latches for extension and connection appear of similar high quality and function.The so called “deluxe” handle…
Terrific lower-priced additions to the Miele canister vacuum line Miele is a family-owned German manufacturer of home appliances. The company’s philosophy of continuous improvement (“Immer Besser”) has made them a favorite throughout the world. Their products don’t have bargain prices, but provide value in high quality design and manufacturing that results in superior performance and durability. Miele was founded in 1899 and began producing vacuum cleaners in 1927; their vacuums have become favorites of professionals worldwide, including many top-end hotel staffs.The Miele S2 line of canister vacuums is new for 2009, offering the quality and many of Miele’s standard features at a lower price. There are four S2 models, all sharing the same 1200-watt base vacuum. The canister has six power settings and a standard air filter that catches 94% of particles down to 0.3 microns. The Olympus model is the lowest priced of the S2 line, and features a floor/carpet combo head (SBD350-3), non-electric hose and a telescoping wand. The model substitutes the air-powered Turbobrush (STB205-3) for the floor/carpet combo head, and adds the Parquet Floor Brush (SBB-3). The Delphi model substitutes a power head (SEB217-3), electric hose (SES116) and electric telescoping wand (SET220) for the non-powered components of the Olympus. The Titan model retains the power components of the Delphi and adds the parquet floor brush (SBB-3) and active HEPA filter.Note that all S2 models can support the power hose and brush, but only the Delphi and Titan include it as part of the package. Similarly, all S2 models support the active HEPA filter, but only the Titan includes it in its package. If you don’t currently need a power head you can buy the Olympus or Capri and add the power components later; you’ll pay more in the end, but you won’t have to buy power components now that you may not need for a few years. The non-electric combo head works well on smooth flooring, is usable on short-pile carpet, and is difficult to use on deeper-pile carpet.Like all Miele vacuum cleaners, the S2 is well designed and manufactured in Germany. The vacuum has a range of 29.5 feet from the end of the self-retracting power cord to the tip of the brush. The unit is light (under 10 lbs), nicely balanced and moves easily in any direction on its casters. The top-exhaust design allows you to vacuum easily with the canister standing up, such as on steps. The motor is surprisingly quiet, particularly at the lower power levels. The six power levels allow you to switch from floors and carpets to shelves and tabletops without accidentally grabbing objects or papers instead of dirt or dust.The S2 cleans very well and is a pleasure to use. The base has notches in which the hose can be parked, one for when the base is on its wheels, one for when the base is standing. This is a great touch, useful for temporarily standing the hose while you move a piece of furniture, and helpful for storing the vacuum in a closet without breaking down the hose and wand. Perhaps the only weakness of the S2 is the “varioclip” for tool storage, which rides somewhat uncomfortably on the hose rather than more naturally on the base. Changing the filter and bag are each a snap, and an indicator tells you when the bag is full.Finally, what compromises does the S2 line make from the more expensive S4 and S5 lines? The most obvious changes are to external components: a few parts, such as the bumper strip that surrounds the canister, are made from hard plastic rather than softer rubber. The operating radius is a few feet shorter (due to a shorter power cord), and the accessory brushes use some lower-cost materials (nylon versus natural bristle brush, plastic instead of metal). Inside, the S2 canister uses Miele’s “CleanAir System” construction, while the S4 and S5 canister use its “Sealed System.” Miele doesn’t offer a detailed comparison of the two, but one might assume the latter system provides an extra measure of dust capture that may be more appropriate for those with allergic sensitivities.The changes made to lower the price of the S2 line will make small differences in daily use, but shouldn’t compromise the vacuum’s core ability to clean. Those who are especially sensitive to dust should consider the HEPA-equipped Titan model, or stepping up to the S4 or S5; those with less stringent needs will find the S2 a terrific entry point to the Miele line of high quality vacuums. If budget is no issue, look at the S5 line, but if value-per-dollar is a major consideration, the S2 line will bring you Miele’s engineering and manufacturing prowess at a more affordable price. [©2009-2010 hyperbolium dot com]
The best vacuum I’ve owned, period! I needed a new vacuum and really wanted to try a canister after owning only uprights. So I started reading reviews and specs for a few days and I found myself going back to the Miele all the time. Well the time came to order and even though it was not cheap, I went for it and can’t be happier.This thing exudes quality through and through, and is very versatile. First off the selectable motor speed is awesome and I really wouldn’t but another vacuum without it. It’s so handy when I’m vacuuming things like curtains or furniture. You’re not damaging the fabric and fighting the suction the whole time. Secondly the swiveling power head is easy to use and having an on/off switch for the beater bar is great. Also the other attachments sit right on the canister for when you need them.And last, this vacuum uses bags and after using it I like them. I have always had bagless models in the past and the bags are much better. When the indicator shows that it’s time, you just remove the bag and all of the nasty stuff inside goes with it. Unlike the bagless models I’ve owned which always release a poof of dust when they are emptied. And then you still have all of that dirt coating the entire collection section. I vacuum most of my floors every other day and I didn’t have to replace the bag until about the 4th week.All in all this vacuum is top notch and I highly recommend it.