IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Technical safety
Check the voltage rating of the vacuum cleaner before connecting the power cord to an electrical outlet. Your power source should correspond with the voltage rating plate located on the underside of the vacuum. Use only household AC outlets. Never use DC power sources. If you are not sure of your home’s voltage supply, consult a qualified electrician. Connecting the vacuum cleaner to a higher voltage may result in damage to the vacuum cleaner or injury.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not alter the plug in any way.
Before using the vacuum cleaner, check for externally visible damage. Do not use a damaged vacuum cleaner.
A damaged vacuum cleaner is dangerous to your safety.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner if the power cable is damaged. A damaged power cable is dangerous to your safety.
The electrical outlet must be fitted with a 15 A fuse.
Always turn the vacuum cleaner off when you have finished using it, as well as before any maintenance work and cleaning. Unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet.
Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle to carry the vacuum cleaner and do not pull the plug out by pulling on the cord. Do not pull the cord around sharp edges or corners, for example under doors.
The power cable, plug and outlet can be damaged and endanger your safety. You may not use the vacuum cleaner then under any circumstances.
Replace a damaged power cord only with a genuine Miele cord. For safety reasons, the exchange should be made only by an authorized Miele technician or the Miele Customer Service Department.
While the vacuum cleaners under warranty, repairs should only be performed by a Miele authorized service technician.
The outlet on the vacuum cleaner (depending on model) must only be used for the Miele Powerbrush specified in these operating instructions.
Never submerge the vacuum cleaner in water. Clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth. If moisture gets into the vacuum cleaner there is the risk of electric shock.
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