User manual MIELE S444I

[. . . ] - Never use the appliance without the motor protection filter. This could damage the motor and shorten the life of the appliance. If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. Before first use 1 Take the appliance and its accessories out of the box. [. . . ] The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to suck up larger particles. 1 Use the hard floor setting to clean hard floors (for instance for tiled, parqueted, laminated and linoleumed flooring): push the rocker switch on top of the nozzle with your foot to make the brush strip come out of the housing. 2 Use the carpet setting to clean carpets: push the rocker switch again to make the brush strip disappear into the nozzle housing. The unique brush inside the mini turbo brush loosens the hair from the fabric. Then the hair is picked up by the vacuum cleaner. the mini turbo brush can be attached to the handgrip of the hose or to the telescopic tube. 1 To attach the mini turbo brush, insert it into the handgrip or the telescopic tube and turn a little. 2 To detach the mini turbo brush, pull it out of the handgrip or the telescopic tube while turning it a little. Using the appliance 1 Pull the cord out of the appliance and put the mains plug in the wall socket. 2 Press the on/off button on top of the appliance to switch on the appliance. Tip:To avoid bending your back, press the on/off button with your foot. 4 Shake the filter over a dustbin to clean it. 5 Put the clean filter back into the filter holder. 6 Fit the two lugs of the filter holder behind the ridge at the bottom to ensure that it fits properly at the top (1). Then press the filter holder home (`click') (2). 7 Place the dustbag holder with the dustbag back into the appliance and close the cover. This not only includes normal house dust, but also harmful microscopic vermin such as dust mites and their excrements, which are well-known causes of respiratory allergies. Note:To guarantee optimal dust retention and performance of the vacuum cleaner, always replace the HEPA filter with an original Philips filter of the correct type (see chapter `Ordering accessories'). Clean the washable HEPA 13 filter every 6 months. You can clean the washable HEPA 13 filter max. 1 Open the exhaust grille (1) and pull it out of the appliance (2). 2 Pull the top of the HEPA-filter lock grille towards you and put it in upright position. [. . . ] Ordering filters - HEPA 13 washable filters are available under type number FC8038. Environment Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment. Guarantee & service If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www. [. . . ]