User manual MIELE COMPACT C1

[. . . ] Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the vacuum cleaner, please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important information on its safety, operation and maintenance. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. [. . . ] Vacuum carpets and rugs with the brush retracted:  Press the  foot control. Clean hard flooring which is not susceptible to scratching, as well as flooring with gaps or deep crevices in it with the brush protruding:  Press the  foot control. If the suction power of the adjustable floorhead seems too high, reduce the suction until the floorhead is easier to manoeuvre (see "Use - To regulate the suction power"). To activate the exhaust filter change indicator Depending on model, your vacuum cleaner will be fitted as standard with one of the following exhaust filters (dia. A AirClean b Active AirClean 50 (black) c AirClean Plus 50 (light blue) d HEPA AirClean 50 (white) If your vacuum cleaner is fitted with filter b, c or d, you need to activate the exhaust filter change indicator. ΁ Press the release catch for the dust compartment lid and raise the lid as far as it will go (dia. 10 - 15 seconds a thin red line will appear in the left hand side of the display (dia. ΁ Close the dust compartment lid securely, making sure it clicks into position. Take care not to trap the dustbag when doing so. Exhaust filter change indicator The exhaust filter change indicator shows the remaining functional life of the exhaust filter. One year of average use, the display will be completely filled with red (dia. These can also be purchased separately from your Miele Dealer, from Miele or from the online shop. Please quote the model number of your vacuum cleaner when ordering to make sure you get the correct filter. 28) Change the dustbag when the colour marker in the dustbag change indicator turns red, or sooner if it is no longer effective (see possible reasons for this below). Miele dustbags are disposable and designed for single use only. Blocked pores in used dustbags will reduce the suction power of the vacuum cleaner. To check the dustbag change indicator  Attach the standard adjustable floorhead to the vacuum cleaner. ΁ Switch the vacuum cleaner on and select the highest power setting. ΁ Lift the floorhead off the floor a little. Ordering the correct dustbags and filters Only use original Miele F/J/M dustbags with a red collar and original Miele filters. These are identified by the "Original Miele" logo on the packaging or directly on the dustbag. 39 en How the dustbag change indicator works The dustbag change indicator is set for normal household dust. [. . . ] Optional accessories Certain models are supplied as standard with one or more of the following accessories. Please observe the flooring manufacturer's cleaning and care instructions. You can order these and many other products on the internet at: 44 en Other accessories MicroSet (SMC 20) This set is specially designed for cleaning small objects and difficult to reach areas (such as PC keyboards, stereo equipment, intricately carved furniture and ornaments, models etc). CarCare Set (SCC 10) Accessories for cleaning the interior of vehicles. [. . . ]