How To Replace The Thread Lifters; Cleaning And Care - Miele HS16 Operating Instructions Manual

The thread lifters on the suction inlet to
the floorhead can be replaced. Check
them from time to time and replace
them if the pile has worn down.

How to replace the thread lifters

 Use a suitable screwdriver to remove
the thread lifters from the slots.
 Fit new thread lifters.
Replacement parts are available from
your Miele dealer or from the Miele
Spare Parts Dept.

Cleaning and care


Risk of electric shock from mains
voltage.
The mains voltage is applied to the
appliance even if it is switched off.
Before cleaning, switch the appli-
ance off at the wall socket and un-
plug it.
Vacuum cleaner and accessories

Risk of electric shock from mains
voltage.
If moisture gets into the vacuum
cleaner, there is a risk of electric
shock.
Do not let the vacuum cleaner get
wet.
Follow the special cleaning instruc-
tions for the dust container and filter
frame in "Maintenance" and for the
fine dust filter, the pre-filter and the
fine dust container in "Fault resolu-
tion".
The vacuum cleaner and all plastic ac-
cessories can be cleaned with a propri-
etary cleaner suitable for plastic.

Damage due to unsuitable clean-
ing agents.
All surfaces are susceptible to
scratching. Contact with unsuitable
cleaning agents can alter or discol-
our the external surfaces.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents,
glass cleaning agents, all-purpose
cleaners or oil-based conditioning
agents.
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