User manual MIELE S 5981 CAPRICORN DELUXE, FULLS IZE CANIS TER OPERATING MANUAL

[. . . ] Operating instructions Vacuum cleaner S 5981 To prevent accidents and appliance damage, read these instructions before installation and use. en - US, CA M. -Nr. 07 890 670 2 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 23 Purchasing new dustbags and filters . 23 Which dustbags and filters are the right ones? [. . . ] Danger of overheating and damage. Rewinding ^ Unplug the vacuum from the outlet. ^ Press the rewind switch - the power cord will rewind automatically. Hold the plug so that it does not whip around when rewinding. 17 Use Turning the vacuum On and Off ^ Press the On/Off foot control s. The "Ready to use" indicator lights up. The vacuum cleaner will turn itself on at the last selected power level. The respective symbol on the hand piece lights green. ^ Press ­ to select a lower power level. ^ Press + to select a higher power level. To pause the vacuum cleaner during operation: ^ Press the Stand-by button. Only use Standby mode for short pauses during vacuuming. Do not leave the vacuum in Standby mode. After use turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the electrical supply. 18 Use Adjusting the suction Use the + and - on the handpiece to adjust the suction to suit the type of flooring. By reducing the suction power the floor brush can be pushed easier. The symbols on the controls indicate the type of use the settings are suitable for. a b c ( e f curtains, lightweight fabrics upholstery, cushions thick pile carpets, rugs and runners energy saving, daily vacuuming with low noise level lightly soiled textured carpets textured hard flooring, and for intensive cleaning of carpets ^ Press and hold the + or - button until the display shows the symbol of the desired power level. ^ Press ­ to select a lower power level. ^ Press + to select a higher power level. Each key press of the handpiece is displayed by the indicator light. 19 Use While vacuuming The vacuum cleaner can also stand on its end for vacuuming stairs, drapes etc. , To prevent static electricity 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 a static electricity. 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. Turning the Powerbrush on and off The Powerbrush is turned on and off separately from the vacuum cleaner by pressing the j switch on the handpiece. The button allows you to turn off the Powerbrush, e. g. when moving from wall-to-wall carpeting to a persian rug. 20 Transport and storage Park-System (Unable to be used with the powerbrush SEB 236) A Park-System has been designed to conveniently park the telescopic wand at the vacuum cleaner during pauses. ^ A special parking attachment is fitted to all floor brushes. Insert the lower clip on the floor brush into the slot on the end of the vacuum cleaner from above. [. . . ] A heavily soiled exhaust or dust compartment filter can also be the cause of overheating. Turn the vacuum off and pull the plug from the outlet. ^ Check for any blockages and allow the vacuum to cool for 30 minutes. 32 Technical Service In the event of a fault which you cannot fix yourself please contact the Miele Service Department at the phone number listed on the back of this booklet. ^ Please quote the model type of your appliance. [. . . ]