Miele S 558 manual Child safety, Daily use, Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Use

Do not use on people or on animals.

Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Only dry surfaces should

be vacuumed.

Use only as described in this manual. Use only Miele

recommended accessories.

The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by

non-compliance with these Important Safety Instructions. This appliance is intended strictly for household use only.

Under absolutely no circumstances should this vacuum cleaner be

used to arrest, retain and/or contain the anthrax virus or any other hazardous chemical or biological particles. While Miele’s HEPA filter is certified to retain micro-particles, once any biohazardous material is introduced into the vacuum, the entire vacuum cleaner unit, floor tools, wand, and hose become contaminated, rendering them all a biohazard. Thereafter, this contaminated appliance and the entire environment would require the attention of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to employ biohazard cleanup procedures.

Child safety

Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy. Close attention is

necessary when used by or near children.

Daily use

Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close a

door on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the appliance over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

The suction hose and the telescopic wand contain electrical

wires. Do not use the vacuum cleaner if these parts are damaged, cut or punctured. Danger of electric shock!

Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,

not the cord.

Do not handle the plug or vacuum with wet hands.

Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body away from

openings and moving parts.

Turn off all controls before unplugging.

Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

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