Miele S 5000 Operating Instructions Manual page 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
Do not place anything into the
openings of the vacuum. Do not
use if any openings are blocked; keep
them free of dust, lint, hair, or anything
that may reduce air flow.
This appliance is equipped with a
power cord reel. Hold plug when
rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow
plug to whip when rewinding.
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Turn off all controls before
unplugging.
Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.
Floor attachments, accessories
and wands must not be used at
head level to avoid injury to eyes and
ears.
Monitor the dustbag change
indicator and inspect all filters
regularly. To ensure efficient suction,
clean or replace them as necessary,
see "Maintenance and care". To
guarantee safety, only use genuine
Miele dustbags, filters and accessories.