Miele C2 Delphi, Operating Instructions Manual

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Use
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Do not use on people or animals.
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Do not use outdoors or on wet
surfaces. Only dry surfaces should be
vacuumed.
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Use only as described in this
manual. Use only Miele recommended
accessories.
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Do not alter or modify the vacuum
cleaner.
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This appliance is intended for
household use only.
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Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to
be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used near children.
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Never use the vacuum cleaner
without the filter bag or filters in place.
Otherwise it could be damaged.
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If a filter bag is not inserted, the dust
compartment lid will not close. Do not
force it shut.
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Do not leave the vacuum plugged
in. Unplug it from the outlet when not in
use and before servicing.
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On the underside of the vacuum
handpiece is a metal insert designed to
absorb static electricity. Please make
certain that your hand remains around
this metal insert when vacuuming.
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Persons which lack physical,
sensory or mental abilities or
experience with the machine should not
use it without supervision or instruction
by a responsible person.
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Unwind the cord completely to aid
the vacuum cleaner in dissipating heat.
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This vacuum should not be used to
entrap or retain any hazardous
materials.
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Do not use the vacuum cleaner to
pick up liquids or damp dirt. This could
impair the electrical safety of the
vacuum cleaner. Wait for freshly
shampooed carpets to dry.
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Do not vacuum anything that is
burning or smoking such as cigarettes,
matches or hot ashes. The vacuum
cleaner could catch fire.
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Do not vacuum toner dust. Toner,
such as that used in printers and
photocopiers can conduct electricity.
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Do not use to pick up any flammable
or combustible liquids, such as
gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be present. The vacuum cleaner
could explode.
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Do not vacuum up items which are
heavy, hard or have sharp edges. They
could cause a blockage and damage
the appliance.
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Do not pull or carry by the cord, use
the cord as a handle, close a door on
the cord, or pull the cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run the
appliance over the cord. Keep the cord
away from heated surfaces.
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Do not unplug by pulling on the
cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord.
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Do not handle the plug or vacuum
with wet hands.
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