Miele Genuine Vacuum Cleaner AirClean Dust Bags Type FJM Pack of 8
- Canister Bag
- 3.7 quarts
- Rubber
- 8
- More reviewed than 67%
The right pack for older and compact Miele canisters. Construction matches the GN bags; only the collar differs, so the model list is the thing to check.
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How it ranks among the 9 canister bags we track
4.8★ across 4,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Overview
Eight FJM AirClean dustbags with 2 pre-motor and 2 Super Air Clean filters, fitting the S241 to S256i, S290 to S291, S300i to S399, S500 to S578, S700 to S758 and S4000 to S4999 ranges. A spring-loaded shutter closes the bag as the machine opens.
FJM is the fitting Miele uses on its compact and older canisters, and the model list runs across two decades of machines - the S241 through S256i, the S290s, the S300i to S399, the S500s, the S700s and the S4000 series. The bags themselves are built the same as the larger GN packs; only the collar differs, so the model number is the only thing worth checking.
- 8 FJM AirClean bags in the pack
- Fits S241-S256i through S4000-S4999
- 2 pre-motor plus 2 Super Air Clean filters
- Spring-loaded hygiene shutter on every bag
Who it's for
Anyone still running an older or compact Miele, which is a large group given how long these machines last. If your vacuum predates the Complete C series and is still going, this is almost certainly your bag - and the included filters are worth having, since a vacuum that old has probably never had them changed.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers repeatedly frame this as a case of not risking a copy on an expensive machine, and several with multiple pets in dusty climates say no fine dust escapes during or after vacuuming. One long-term owner noticed the design has changed: the sealing collar is now self-closing and the bag is bulkier, to the point that the current box holds four where the older one held five. Reviews are otherwise unusually free of fit complaints across a model list spanning two decades.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Spring shutter seals before the bag clears
- Rubber collar seal keeps debris contained
- Pre-motor and exhaust filters both included
- Covers a wide span of older Miele models
- FJM collar only, not GN or U
- Model list is long and easy to misread
- Costs more than compatible alternatives
- No fill indicator on the bag itself
Performance notes
The hygiene shutter matters more than it sounds. Most of the dust that re-enters a room does so at the moment of disposal rather than during cleaning. A spring closure that seals before the bag clears the housing means the debris you collected actually leaves the house, instead of puffing back out over the floor you just did.
Specifications
| Brand | Miele |
|---|---|
| Model | 8542020809 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0 ounces |
| Item Depth | 4 inches |
| Item Dimensions | 4 × 4 × 8 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 3.7 quarts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Rubber |
| Color | green |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Vacuum Cleaner |
| Compatible Vacuum Cleaner Models | Miele S 256i, Miele S 290, Miele S 300i, Miele S 4000, Miele S 500, Miele S 700 |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 5 |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 8 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Compact, Lightweight |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in canister bags.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miele Genuine Vacuum Cleaner AirClean Dust Bags Type FJM Pack of 8This product | 4.8 / 5 | 4,000 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Kenmore 53292 Type Q HEPA Replacement Dust Bags for Canister Vacuum 81214Kenmore | 4.8 / 5 | 6,400 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Oreck Vacuum Cleaner Bags for Buster B Canister VacsOreck | 4.8 / 5 | 1,300 | 4.2 / 5 |
| 3 Eureka Type MM Mighty Mite Canister Vacuum BagsDVC | 4.6 / 5 | 122 | 4.2 / 5 |
| For Kenmore Type M - 51195 Magic Blue Canister Allergen Vacuum Bags 609323 and 54323 pack…DVC | 4.7 / 5 | 145 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Miele 8542020809
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Which Miele models take the FJM bag?
The S241 to S256i, S290 to S291, S300i to S399, S500 to S578, S700 to S758 and S4000 to S4999 ranges. Compact and older canisters generally use FJM; the Complete C2 and C3 use GN.
What does the hygiene shutter on the Miele 8542020809 do?
It is spring-loaded and closes the moment you open the machine, so dust cannot escape while you lift the bag out.
Are filters included?
Yes, 2 pre-motor filters and 2 Super Air Clean exhaust filters come with the 8 bags.