Miele HS16, Operating Instructions Manual

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The thread lifters on the suction inlet to
the floorhead can be replaced. Replace
the thread lifters if the pile has worn
down.
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Lever the thread lifters from the slots.
To do so use a suitable tool, e.g. a flat
blade screwdriver.
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Fit new thread lifters.
Replacement parts are available from
your Miele dealer or from the Miele
Spare Parts Dept.
Cleaning and care
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Risk of electric shock from mains
voltage.
The mains voltage is applied to the
appliance even if it is switched off.
Before cleaning, switch the appli-
ance off at the wall socket and un-
plug it.
Vacuum cleaner and accessories

Risk of electric shock from mains
voltage.
If moisture gets into the vacuum
cleaner, there is a risk of electric
shock.
Do not let the vacuum cleaner get
wet.
Follow the special cleaning instruc-
tions for the dust container and filter
frame in “Maintenance” and for the
fine dust filter, the pre-filter and the
fine dust container in “Fault resolu-
tion”.
The vacuum cleaner and all plastic ac-
cessories can be cleaned with a propri-
etary cleaner suitable for plastic.
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Damage due to unsuitable clean-
ing agents.
All surfaces are susceptible to
scratching. Contact with unsuitable
cleaning agents can alter or discol-
our the external surfaces.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents,
glass cleaning agents, all-purpose
cleaners or oil-based conditioning
agents.