Miele HS16 Operating Instructions Manual page 44

Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
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Before using the vacuum cleaner and its accessories, check for
any visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.
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Compare the connection data on the data plate of the vacuum
cleaner (mains voltage and frequency) with that of the mains electri-
city supply. This data must match exactly. Without modifications, the
vacuum cleaner is suitable for 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
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The mains electrical plug must be fitted with an appropriate fuse.
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Reliable and safe operation of this vacuum cleaner can only be
assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
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While the vacuum cleaner is under warranty, repairs should only
be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise
the warranty will be invalidated.
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Do not pull or carry the vacuum cleaner by the cable, and be care-
ful not to damage the cable when withdrawing the plug from the
socket. Keep the cable away from sharp edges and do not let it get
squashed, for example, under a door. Avoid running the vacuum
cleaner over the cable. This could damage the cable, plug or socket.
The appliance must not be used if any of these have suffered dam-
age.
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Do not use the vacuum cleaner if the cable is damaged. If the
cable is damaged it must be replaced together with a complete
cable rewind. For safety reasons this must only be done by Miele
Service or a Miele authorised service technician.
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Repairs should only be carried out by a Miele authorised service
technician. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons can cause
considerable danger to users.
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Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-
ine Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only
be replaced with genuine Miele replacement parts.
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