Miele Complete C3 SG 3 Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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 Press in the sides of the cover to re-
lease the retainers and remove the
cover.
 Take out the battery holder and in-
sert the three batteries supplied.
Make sure the polarity is correct.
 Refit the battery holder. Arrows are
marked on the battery holder and
battery compartment as a fitting aid.
They should point in the same direc-
tion.
 Replace the cover and tighten the
screw back up again.
Replacing the thread lifters (dia. 47)
(not possible on EcoTeQ Plus floor-
heads)
The thread lifters on the suction inlet to
the floorhead can be replaced. Replace
the thread lifters if the pile has worn
down.
 Lever the thread lifters from the slots.
To do so use a suitable tool, e.g. a flat
blade screwdriver.
 Fit new thread lifters.
Cleaning the roller on the AllTeQ
floorhead (dia. 48)
Clean the roller on the floorhead if re-
quired.

Release the bearing (with bayonet fit-
ting) using a coin.

Press the bearing out, and remove.

Remove the roller.
 Remove any threads and hair, replace
the roller and refit the bearing, locking
it back into position.
Replacement parts are available from
your Miele dealer or from the Miele
Spare Parts Dept.
Cleaning and care

Always disconnect the vacuum
cleaner from the electrical supply be-
fore cleaning it. Switch off at the wall
socket and unplug it.
Vacuum cleaner and accessories
The vacuum cleaner and all plastic ac-
cessories can be cleaned with a propri-
etary cleaner suitable for plastic.

Do not use abrasive cleaning
agents, glass cleaning agents, all-
purpose cleaners or oil-based condi-
tioning agents!
Dust compartment
The dust compartment can, if neces-
sary, be cleaned using a
dry duster,
brush or, if available, a second vacuum
cleaner to vacuum the dust out.

Do not let the vacuum cleaner
get wet! If moisture gets into the va-
cuum cleaner, there is a risk of elec-
tric shock.