Miele GN dust bags
If your machine is one of the models below, the bag you need is the Miele GN (HyClean 3D Efficiency GN).
Complete C3 range, Compact C1 and C2 range, S2, S5 and S8 canister range (models built roughly 2005 to present with the GN-shaped bag slot).
Specification
| Reference | Miele GN (HyClean 3D Efficiency GN) |
|---|---|
| Fits | Complete C3 range, Compact C1 and C2 range, S2, S5 and S8 canister range (models built roughly 2005 to present with the GN-shaped bag slot) |
| Capacity | 4.5 litres |
| Material | Multi-layer HyClean synthetic fleece (3D Efficiency) |
| Bags per box | 4 bags plus 2 filters (standard retail pack) |
What to check before you order
The GN shape has a wide, flat card collar and is the current standard Miele shape. It will not fit machines designed for the older FJM, KK or U shapes even though the vacuum body may look similar.
How to replace it
- Unplug the vacuum and open the dust compartment door.
- Lift out the full dust bag by its card or plastic collar, keeping it level so it does not spill.
- Check the collar shape against the Miele GN (HyClean 3D Efficiency GN) before fitting the new one; a bag that does not sit flush will not seal.
- Slide the new dust bag collar into the machine's bag holder until it clicks or seats fully home.
- Close the compartment door. Most machines will not run, or will run with reduced suction, if the door is not fully latched.
- Run the vacuum briefly on an empty patch of floor to confirm suction feels normal before doing a full clean.
Common mistakes
- Buying by vacuum model number alone instead of checking the bag shape, which leads to a bag that does not seal.
- Reusing a bag past the fill line printed on it, which chokes airflow and can strain the motor.
- Forcing a bag from a different reference into the holder; if it does not seat without pressure, it is the wrong one.
How this reference sits in the Miele range
Miele also uses the Miele FJM shape, and the two are not interchangeable. Compare before you order:
| Other Miele reference | Fits | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Miele FJM | S200 to S600 series canister vacuums sold roughly between 1995 and 2005, before Miele moved to the GN shape | 3.5 litres |
How long a pack lasts
A retail pack holds 4 dust bags. At the usual rhythm of one change every four to eight weeks in an average household, that pack covers roughly 4 to 8 months, so most people buy bags once or twice a year rather than monthly.
The 4.5 litre capacity is the volume the bag holds, not a fitting measurement: two bags of the same capacity can have completely different collars. Use it to judge how often you will be changing the bag, and the collar shape to judge whether it fits. Our guide on how often to change a vacuum bag explains what shortens that interval.
Where this information comes from
The specification above is taken from Miele UK official bag finder (miele.co.uk) and corroborating retailer documentation. References are re-checked when a manufacturer renumbers a pack; if you find a discrepancy with your own machine, tell us and the page is corrected.