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Do not vacuum up anything which
has been burning or is still glowing e.g.
cigarettes, ashes or coal, whether
glowing or apparently extinguished.
The vacuum cleaner might catch fire.
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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 use the suction hose or
telescopic wand at head level to avoid
the risk of injury, e.g. to eyes and ears.
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Do not use the PowerBrush at head
level. Danger of injury.
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Do not vacuum near items such as
curtains, scarves, clothing etc, as these
could be vacuumed in and become
entangled in the roller.
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Monitor the change dustbag
indicator and change the dustbag if
necessary. Check the exhaust and dust
compartment filters at the same time
and change them too if necessary. A
full bag or blocked filter will reduce the
suction power of the cleaner. A
temperature limiter switches the
vacuum cleaner off automatically if it
gets too hot. See "Problem solving
guide".
Accessories
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It is not advisable to vacuum directly
with the handle, i.e. without an
accessory attached, as the rim could
get damaged and you could hurt
yourself on sharp edges.
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Miele dustbags are disposable and
intended to be used only once. Do not
attempt to re-use, as suction would be
reduced by the blocked pores.
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Use only genuine Miele dustbags,
filters and accessories. This will ensure
optimum performance of the appliance
throughout its life. Failure to use
Original Miele dustbags, filters and
accessories may invalidate the
manufacturer's warranty and cause
damage to the appliance.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and safety instructions.
Warning and safety instructions
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