User manual MIELE S 323I MIDS IZE CANIS TER OPERATING MANUAL

[. . . ] 39 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury: To reduce the the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other. ) This plug will only fit in a polarized outlet 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 to install the proper outlet. A damaged vacuum cleaner can be dangerous. [. . . ] Mettez hors service toutes les commandes avant de débrancher l'appareil. Redoublez d'attention lorsque vous nettoyez un escalier. 8 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ N'utilisez pas les brosses à parquet, les accessoires et les tubes au niveau de la tête pour éviter des blessures aux yeux et aux oreilles. N'utilisez pas l'appareil pour éponger des surfaces de liquides inflammables ou combustibles, tels que l'essence, ou dans des pièces où de tels liquides pourraient être entreposés. N'utilisez pas l'aspirateur pour éponger des surfaces, car cela pourrait nuire à la sécurité électrique de l'appareil. Attendez que les tapis fraîchement lavés soient secs. N'utilisez pas l'aspirateur pour ramasser un objet brûlant ou fumant, tel que cigarettes, allumettes ou cendres encore chaudes. Ne nettoyez pas de l'encre en poudre avec l'aspirateur. L'encre en poudre utilisée pour les imprimantes et les photocopieurs peut être conductrice d'électricité. Éteignez toujours l'aspirateur avant d'attacher ou de détacher l'électrobrosse, la turbobrosse ou un accessoire. Ne faites fonctionner l'aspirateur que si le sac à poussière, le réservoir à poussière et les filtres sont bien en place. Les sacs à poussière Miele sont jetables. Turn the handpiece and wand in opposite directions until they lock with a click. ^ To release the handpiece from the telescopic wand press the locking button (see arrow) and pull apart. Connecting the 2-piece suction wand sections (select models) Both sections of the telescopic wand have locating arrows. When connecting the tubes, ensure that the two arrows point to each other. Adjusting the telescopic wand (select models) Once one section of the telescopic wand is inside the other the height can be adjusted for comfortable vacuum cleaning. ^ Press the telescopic wand release button (see arrow) to release the tubes and adjust the height. Note: When a resistance is felt it has reached its maximum length. Do not force it beyond this length! 15 Before using the vacuum cleaner Attaching the floor brush (select models) ^ Insert the telescopic wand into the floor brush and turn in either direction until it locks with a click. ^ To release the floor brush from the telescopic wand, press the locking button (see arrow) and pull the wand out of the floor brush. The floor brush is suitable for cleaning carpets, rugs, and hard surfaces. For flooring susceptible to scratches, use one of the special Miele floor brushes (see "Optional accessories"). Adjusting the floor brush Vacuum carpets and rugs with the brush retracted: ^ Press the foot switch marked g. Clean hard floors with the brush protruding: ^ Press the foot switch marked h. Electrobrush / Turbobrush Some models may be supplied with an Electrobrush or a Turbobrush as a standard accessory (see "Optional accessories"). Please refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with these brushes for instructions on use and maintenance. 16 Included accessories Accessory tools for various types of cleaning are supplied with the vacuum cleaner. [. . . ] On several models the thermo indicator , lights. The temperature limiter switched off the vacuum automatically. On select models the , thermo indicator lights. Check the telescopic wand and the hose for blockages. [. . . ]