Miele s5981 Operating Instrucctions page 7

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The electro suction hose and the
electro telescopic wand contain
electrical wires. Do not use the vacuum
cleaner if these parts show any sign of
damage. Danger of electric shock.
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Repairs should only be carried out
by a Miele authorised service
technician. Repairs and other work by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous and will invalidate the
warranty. The manufacturer cannot be
held liable for unauthorised work.
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The Miele PowerBrush is a motor
driven accessory for use only with Miele
vacuum cleaners. The vacuum cleaner
must not be used with an electric power
brush produced by another
manufacturer.
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The socket on the vacuum cleaner
must only be used for the Miele
PowerBrush specified for use with this
appliance.
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There is a metal inlay underneath
the handle which is designed to avoid
the unpleasant effects of electrostatic
discharges. Please make sure that you
keep your hand in constant contact with
this metal strip during vacuuming.
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Do not pull or carry the vacuum
cleaner by the cable and be careful not
to damage the cable when withdrawing
the plug from the socket.
Keep the cable away from sharp edges
and do not let it be squashed, for
example, under a door.
Avoid running the vacuum cleaner over
the cable. This could damage the cable,
plug or socket and pose a safety
hazard. The appliance must not be used
if any of this damage has been suffered.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Do not use the vacuum cleaner if the
mains cable is damaged. A damaged
cable is dangerous.
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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 or by a
Miele authorised service technician.
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While the vacuum cleaner is under
warranty, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by Miele. Repairs and other
work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for unauthorised work.
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It is important to switch the vacuum
cleaner off before changing over
accessories and floorheads, especially
a PowerBrush or TurboBrush.
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It is important to switch off the
vacuum cleaner after use and before
any cleaning or maintenance. Switch off
at the wall socket and remove the plug.
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Do not let the vacuum cleaner get
wet. Clean only with a dry cloth, slightly
damp cloth or suitable proprietary
cleaner when disconnected from the
mains supply. If moisture gets into the
appliance, there is a risk of electric
shock.
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The electro suction hose and the
electro telescopic wand contain
electrical wires. The plug connectors
must not come in contact with water.
Danger of electric shock! They should
only be cleaned with a dry cloth.
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