Miele S176i Operating Instructions Manual page 5

D) VARIABLE POWER CONTROL (S177i Only)
This vacuum cleaner incorporates a variable power control to allow you to select the power most suitable
for your cleaning needs.
MIN: To clean curtains and soft furnishings
with tool attached.
E) USING THE FOOT PEDAL TO ADJUST THE VACUUM HEIGHT
To lower the body of the cleaner, step on the pedal at the left rear corner of the vacuum cleaner.
1. Upright position
The handle should be in an
upright position when cleaning
tools are used.
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MIN
2. Middle position
For normal cleaning, press the
foot pedal and pull back the
handle to a comfortable angle.
5
MAX
MAX: To continuously clean with
high suction power.
3. Low position
For cleaning under furniture,
press the pedal a second
time. The handle may now be
lowered almost to the floor as
shown.