User manual MIELE S256

[. . . ] Never use the appliance without the motor protection filter. This could damage the motor and shorten the life of the appliance. This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. [. . . ] 3 Reattach the battery compartment cover using the appliance 1 Pull the cord out of the appliance and put the mains plug in the wall socket. Adjusting suction power During vacuuming, you can adjust the suction power. - Use maximum suction power to vacuum very dirty carpets and hard floors. - Use minimum suction power to vacuum curtains , table carpets , etc. Infrared remote control (specific types only) With the infrared remote control, you can set the suction power to one of 5 different suction power settings. When you switch on the appliance, it always starts running at the highest suction power setting. Suction power knob (specific types only) During vacuum cleaning, you can adjust the suction power with the suction power knob on top of the appliance (Fig. 18) Pausing during use 1 If you want to pause for a moment, insert the ridge on the nozzle into the parking slot to park the tube in a convenient position (Fig. 2 If the appliance is equipped with an infrared remote control (specific types only), press the standby button to switch off the vacuum cleaner temporarily, for instance when you have to move some furniture. The appliance then starts operating at the previously selected suction power setting again. Replacing/emptying the dustbag Always unplug the appliance before you replace the disposable dustbag or empty the reusable dustbag. super Clean air hEPa 12 filter Replace the Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filter every six months. 3 Insert the new filter into the appliance. 4 Close the filter grille and push the bottom corners until they snap home (Fig. You can clean the washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 filter max. Hold the filter at an angle so that the water washes away the dirt inside the pleats (Fig. - Continue this process until the filter is clean. Never clean the washable filter with a brush (Fig. Note: Cleaning does not restore the original colour of the filter, but does restore its filtration power. 4 Carefully shake the water from the surface of the filter. Let the filter dry at least 2 hours before you put it back into the vacuum cleaner. 5 Put the filter back into the appliance. [. . . ] Always remove the batteries of the remote control (specific types only) before you discard and hand in the appliance at an official collection point. 37) guarantee & service If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visitthe Philips website at www. Com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer. [. . . ]