User manual MIELE S 514 S OLARIS ELECTRO PLUS DC MIDS IZE CANIS TER OPERATING MANUAL

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Vacuum Cleaner S 500 - S 548 To prevent accidents and appliance damage, read these instructions before installation or use. en - US, CA M. -Nr. 07 319 300 2 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 23 Purchasing new dustbags and filters . 23 Which dustbags and filters are the right ones? [. . . ] ^ To release the handpiece from the telescopic wand, press the locking button (see arrow) and pull apart. Adjusting the telescopic wand One section of the telescopic wand is located inside the other and can be adjusted to your height for comfortable vacuum cleaning. The head of the dusting brush can be turned to attain the best cleaning position. Upholstery nozzle For cleaning upholstery, mattresses, cushions, curtains, covers, etc. 16 Operation Power cord Unwind the cable completely to aid the vacuum in dissipating heat. Unwinding ^ Hold the plug and pull out the power cord to its full length. , To reduce the risk of electric shock, the vacuum has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Danger of overheating and damage. Rewinding ^ Unplug the vacuum from the outlet. The power cord will rewind automatically. 17 Operation Turning the vacuum on and off ^ Press the On/Off switch. While vacuuming The vacuum cleaner can also stand on its end for vacuuming stairs, drapes etc. , To prevent static discharge your hand must touch the metal inlay on the underside of the vacuum handpiece. Be certain to continuously touch this inlay when vacuuming fine dust, flour or sawdust as these materials are more likely to create static discharge. To further prevent static discharge while vacuuming, pull the vacuum along by the hose with one hand while continuing to hold the handpiece in the other hand. 18 Operation Adjusting the suction (for models with suction power selector) The suction power can be adjusted depending on the type of flooring. The symbols on the controls indicate the type of use the settings are suitable for: a b c d e f curtains, lightweight fabrics upholstery, cushions thick pile carpets, rugs and runners energy-saving daily use lightly soiled textured carpets textured hard flooring and intensive cleaning of carpets The controls vary from model to model, and are described on the following pages. 19 Operation Rotary selector ^ Turn the selector knob to the desired suction power setting. Opening the air inlet valve The air inlet valve is designed to provide a quick, convenient reduction of suction power, e. g. when moving from a carpet to an area rug. ^ Open the air inlet valve far enough to reduce the power. 20 Operation Blower connection socket The blower connection socket can be used to connect the suction hose to the blower outlet of the vacuum cleaner. This is useful for dusting off radiators and blowing dust out of inaccessible corners so that it can be vacuumed up. It can also be used to clean the suction hose if it should ever become blocked. ^ Press the release button for the dust compartment lid and raise the lid so that it clicks into place. ^ Take out the exhaust filter or the filter frame if present and replace with the blower connection socket. ^ Close the dust compartment lid. ^ Open the accessory compartment and insert the elbow of the suction tube into the blower connection socket. 21 Transportation and storage Park-System The Park-System has been designed to conveniently park the vacuum cleaner during pauses, as well as for easy carrying and storage. ^ A special parking attachment is fitted to all floor brushes, including the Electrobrush. Insert the clip on the floor brush into the slot on the end of the vacuum cleaner from above (see illustration). Transportation and storage For easier transportation and storage: ^ Stand the vacuum cleaner vertically. ^ Insert the clip on the floor brush into the wand bracket on the side of the vacuum. 22 Maintenance and care , Turn off and unplug the vacuum Purchasing new dustbags and filters Original Miele dustbags and filters can be purchased from an authorized Miele vacuum dealer or by visiting the Miele store at http://store. miele. com. cleaner before performing any maintenance work. The Miele filter system consists of the following three components. ­ Dustbag ­ Exhaust filter ­ Dust compartment filter Each of these components must be changed periodically to maintain the vacuum cleaner's efficiency. [. . . ] Clean or replace them when necessary according to the Operating Instructions. , Do not submerge the vacuum cleaner in water!If moisture gets into the appliance, there is the risk of an electric shock. 32 Technical Service In the event of a fault which you cannot fix yourself please contact the Miele Service Department at the phone number on the back of this booklet. ^ Please quote the model type of your appliance. This can be found on the data plate on the bottom of the vacuum. 33 Optional accessories Each model may be accessorized with one or more of the following tools. [. . . ]