Miele SCAE0, Operating Instructions Manual

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The illustrations referred to in the text
are shown on the fold-out pages at the
end of these operating instructions.
Before using the vacuum
cleaner
Attaching the suction hose (see fig. 1)
^
Insert the elbow into the suction
socket until it clicks. Use the inlet
guides to direct insertion.
Removing the suction hose (see fig. 2)
^
Press the release buttons at the sides
of the elbow and lift the hose from the
socket.
Connecting the suction hose and
handpiece (see fig. 3)
^
Insert the hose into the handpiece
until it clicks into place.
Connecting the handpiece and
telescopic wand (see fig. 4)
^
Insert the handpiece into the
telescopic wand until it clicks. Use
the inlet guides to direct insertion.
^
To release the handpiece from the
telescopic wand, press the locking
button (see arrow) and pull the
handpiece away from the telescopic
wand.
Adjusting the telescopic wand
(see fig. 5)
The telescoping wand is composed of
two interlocking tubes that can be
adjusted to the desired length.
^
Press the release button and slide
the tubes to the desired length.
Attaching the floor brush (see fig. 6)
^
Insert the wand into the floor brush
and twist until it locks with a click.
^
To release the floor brush from the te-
lescopic wand, press the locking but-
ton (see arrow).
Always follow the flooring
manufacturer's cleaning and care
instructions.
SBB -3 Smooth Floor Brush
The floor brush is suitable to vacuum
sturdy hard floors, e. g. tiles and stone
floors.
SBD 285-3 AllTeQ Floor Brush
(see fig. 7)
The floor brush is suitable for cleaning
carpets, rugs, and hard surfaces. For
flooring susceptible to scratches, use
one of the special Miele floor brushes
(see "Optional accessories").
To clean carpets and area rugs:
^
Press the foot switch marked
%
.
To clean hard flooring:
^
Press the foot switch marked
)
.
Always use the floor brush with the
bristles raised to clean floors with
very deep joints or gaps.
Turbobrush
Some models come with a Turbobrush
as an accessory. Please refer to the
separate operating instructions for
instruction on use and maintenance.
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