User manual MIELE S 147 LITTLE GIANT S TICK UPRIGHT OPERATING MANUAL

[. . . ] Operating instructions Vacuum cleaner S 140 S 160 To prevent accidents and appliance damage, read these instructions before installation and use. en - US, CA M. -Nr. 07 145 800 2 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 10 Connecting the extension / telescopic wand. 14 Turning the vacuum cleaner on and off . [. . . ] ^ To prevent the cord from unwinding, press the cord into the locking groove of the plug (see insert). 11 Included accessories The vacuum cleaner includes the following accessories: a Accessory clip (depending on model) b Crevice nozzle c Upholstery nozzle Accessory clip (standard on some models) ^ If needed attach the accessory clip to the extension / telescopic wand, a. Carpets or heavy mats can be vacuumed at the highest setting in order to remove deep seated dirt. The highest setting should also be used if a Turbobrush is connected to the vacuum cleaner. Adjusting the rug and floor tool to the floor type The rug and floor tool has been designed to give excellent cleaning results on either carpeted or smooth floors. For vacuuming carpets and rugs: ^ Press the foot switch to the ö position. For vacuuming smooth floors: ^ Press the foot switch to the ä position. 16 Parking and storing the vacuum cleaner There is a non-skid rubber bumper on the vacuum cleaner handle. This allows the vacuum cleaner to be leaned upright against a wall if desired. Before leaving the vacuum cleaner make sure it is turned off and leaning against a wall at a safe angle. To protect the bristle rings on the rug and floor tool, we suggest hanging the vacuum cleaner on a wall hook by using the hole located on the bottom of the handle. 17 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. Only use Miele dustbags, filters and accessories with the "Original Miele" logo. Only then can the suction power of the vacuum cleaner reach its optimum potential creating the best possible cleaning results. Which dustbags and filters are the right ones? This vacuum cleaner uses Original Miele dustbags Type K/K and an Original Miele filters, the "Original Miele" Logo will appear on the packaging or directly on the dustbag. paper or a similar material, or dustbags with a cardboard retaining plate can lead to serious damage to the vacuum cleaner and possibly voiding the warranty, just as with the use of dustbags without the "Original Miele" logo. , The use of dustbags made of An "Air clean" exhaust filter and a dust compartment filter are supplied with every box of Miele dustbags. If you would like to purchase additional Miele filters separately, contact your vacuum dealer or Miele, please quote the model number of your Miele vacuum cleaner to ensure correct parts are ordered. These parts are also available to order from the online Miele store. The exhaust filter supplied with the vacuum cleaner can be exchanged with another type of Original Miele filter (see "Exchanging exhaust filters"). 18 Maintenance and care When to change the dustbag Change the dustbag when the colored marker in the dustbag change indicator fills the display. Miele dust bags are disposable and made to be used only once. Checking the dustbag change indicator ^ Attach the floor tool to the vacuum cleaner. Perform this test with the floor tool only, since other attachments can affect the function of the dustbag change indicator. ^ Turn the vacuum cleaner on and select the highest power setting. ^ Lift the floor brush slightly off the floor. If the marker completely fills the indicator window, the dust bag needs to be changed. How the dustbag change indicator works The dustbag change indicator is designed to show when the bag is full of common household dust and measures the amount of air flow through the dustbag. Normal household dust is a mixture of dust, hair, carpet fluff, threads, sand, etc. However, if fine dust, such as drill dust, sand, plaster or flour is vacuumed, the pores of the dustbag may become blocked. The marker will indicate that the bag is "full" even when it is not. [. . . ] The Powerbrush can also be used on smooth floor surfaces. 29 Optional accessories Turbobrush - Turbo Comfort Observe the cleaning instructions of the floor manufacturer. The Turbobrush is recommended for cleaning short to medium pile carpeting. It is mechanically driven by the suction power of the vacuum cleaner. In addition to dust particles it also removes stubbornly adhered threads, hairs and carpet fluff. Hand Turbobrush - Turbo Mini The Hand Turbobrush is intended for vacuuming upholstery, mattresses, car seats, carpeted stairs and other areas inaccessible with the standard Turbobrush. 30 Optional accessories Floor brush - Hardfloor To vacuum sturdy hard floors, e. g. [. . . ]