Miele HS16, Operating Instructions Manual

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Connecting the handle to the suction
tube (Fig. 04)

Insert the handle into the suction tube
until it clicks into position. To do this,
line up the guides on the two pieces.

To detach the handle from the suction
tube, press the release catch and pull
the handle out of the suction tube,
twisting it slightly as you do so.
Connecting the telescopic tube to
the floorhead (Fig. 05)

Push the telescopic tube into the
floorhead and turn it clockwise or
anti-clockwise until it clicks into posi-
tion.
 To detach the floorhead from the suc-
tion tube press the release button
and pull the suction tube away from
the floorhead, twisting it slightly as
you do so.
Using the accessories supplied
(Fig. 06)

Crevice nozzle
For cleaning in folds, crevices or
corners.
 Upholstery nozzle
For cleaning upholstery, mat-
tresses, cushions, curtains, etc.

Dusting brush, supplied loose
(depending on model)
For cleaning skirting boards, or-
nate and carved objects.
The head can be swivelled to ad-
just the angle.
The crevice nozzle and the upholstery
nozzle are located in holders at the rear
of the vacuum cleaner.
Certain models are supplied as stand-
ard with a turbobrush which is not illus-
trated. The turbobrush is supplied with
its own set of operating instructions.
Use
Adjusting the dusting brush integ-
rated in the
Eco Comfort handle (Fig. 07)
Some models are equipped with an Eco
Comfort handle.
The dusting brush is suitable for vacu-
uming scratch-resistant surfaces, e.g.
keyboards or vacuuming up crumbs.

Press the release button on the dust-
ing brush and push the brush out un-
til it clearly engages in position.

When you have finished dusting
press the release button and push the
brush back into its original position
until it clicks into place.
Adjusting the telescopic suction
tube (Fig. 08)
One part of the telescopic suction tube
is packed inside the other, and it can be
adjusted to suit your height for comfort-
able vacuuming.
 Grasp the release mechanism and
adjust the telescopic suction tube to
the required length.
Adjusting the
floorhead (Fig. 09, 10 + 11)
Depending on the model, your vacuum
cleaner will be fitted as standard with
one of the floorheads illustrated.