User manual MIELE S768

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Vacuum Cleaner S 700 - S 768 To prevent accidents and appliance damage, read these instructions before installation or use. en - US, CA M. -Nr. 07 703 000 2 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 22 Purchasing new dustbags and filters . 22 Which dustbags and filters are the right ones? [. . . ] 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 The suction power can be adjusted depending on 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: # $ % * ( ) curtains, lightweight fabrics upholstery, cushions thick pile carpets, rugs and runners energy-saving daily use with low noise lever low pile carpets hard flooring and intensive cleaning of carpets 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. Opening the air inlet valve reduced the power to the tool being used. 19 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. ^ Ensure that the vacuum cleaner is turned off. ^ 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. ^ Turn the vacuum cleaner on. 20 Transportation and storage Park-System The Park-System has been designed to conveniently park the vacuum cleaner during brief pauses, as well as for easy carrying and storage. A special parking attachment is fitted to all floor brushes, except the Electrobrushes SEB 228 (EB03) and SEB 236 (EB01) which can stand by themselves. 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 (does not apply to the Electrobrushes SEB 228 (EB03) and SEB 236 (EB01) . ^ To save space, completely collapse the tubes in the telescopic wand. 21 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 F/J/M 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. [. . . ] 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. Observe the cleaning instructions of the floor manufacturer. A Powerbrush can only be used with models containing a Powerbrush socket, see "Guide to the vacuum cleaner" To use a powerbrush the SES 118 electrical hose and SET 210 or SET 220 electric wand must be obtained. Powerbrush SEB 217-3 (EB02) The Powerbrush is intended for intensive cleaning and restoration of robust carpeting. It is particularly suitable for cleaning and restoring crushed carpet pile of floor coverings subject to hard wear, especially in high traffic areas. Powerbrush SEB 228 (EB03) The Powerbrush is particularly suitable for cleaning and restoring crushed carpet pile of wall to wall carpeting and floor coverings subject to hard wear, especially in high traffic areas. [. . . ]