I was vacuuming with my new miele vacuum with the attachment door open, the door fell off and i can't get it back on as it is spring loaded, it seems i have to force it but i don't want to break it

Torsion spring ? Take it to your local Miele dealer for assistance.

you will need to but the wholw assembly

Try contacting Miele with the model & serial number of your appliance they will send you out a new spring.
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Hi bndennis,

Please check the spring on your lid, it may be keeping the door open. Miele vacuum cleaners mainly use a spring concept for keeping lids open - merely pushing it down will lock it at the bottom.

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Hi Sally If you download the manual this will be easier to explain:
http://www.miele.co.uk/Resources/OperatingInstructions/S%20556%20S%20558%20S%20658.pdf
If you look at page 22 you'll see the optional blower attachment and how to install it - ignore this - however it gives you the view of the two hinges on the actual accessory door. These clip on at either side of the front but there should also be a square partition on the back of the accessory door. Here is where the clip sits into the door and the parts hook onto two spring holders at the bottom. Once that is fitted the door should then go onto the front.

A couple people suggested to use a couple of shims to hold the spring loaded part open enough to hook it back on, then remove the shims.

That door is called a valve door, and it may have broken, part #38718013. Or the valve arm, rear broke, part number 38719048. The spring part # is 38358001. Usually it is the valve arm that breaks. You would have to take the top cover off, then you can see the parts.

Your belts are worn out. These belts should be replaced once a year.