Miele STB 101 Turbo Mini Operating Instructions Manual page 64

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References to illustrations
The illustrations referred to in the text
are shown on the fold-out pages at
the end of these Operating Instruc‐
tions.
Handheld Turbobrush features
The handheld Turbobrush is operated
by the suction power of the vacuum
cleaner. It has a rotating roller brush
which is very effective at vacuuming up
thread, hair and fluff.
Recommended use (Fig. 01)
When using the handheld Turbo‐
brush, please also observe the IM‐
PORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
in your vacuum cleaner instruction
manual.
This handheld Turbobrush is particularly
suitable for vacuuming upholstery, mat‐
tresses, car seats and carpeted stairs.
It is also important to observe the
flooring manufacturer's cleaning and
care instructions.
Fitting the handheld Turbo‐
brush
 Connect the handheld Turbobrush to
the handle or suction wand on your
vacuum cleaner depending on how
you wish to use it.
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Using the handheld Turbo‐
brush
 To achieve the best effect, pass the
handheld Turbobrush slowly back‐
wards and forwards over the surface
being vacuumed.
Maintenance

Always disconnect the vacuum
cleaner from the electrical supply for
cleaning and maintenance work on
the handheld Turbobrush. Switch off
at the wall socket and unplug it.
Removing threads and hairs
(Fig. 02 - 04)
 With a pair of scissors (Fig. 02), cut
any threads or hairs that have beco‐
me entangled on the roller brush.
Then run the vacuum cleaner to vac‐
uum up the bits.
For more tangles or blockages inside
the handheld Turbobrush, the cover can
be opened. Any large particles can then
be easily removed (Fig. 03).
 Twist the connector until the release
button is located in the center of the
slot .
 Then press release button  and pull
the connector away from the hand‐
held Turbobrush .
 Open up the brush compartment as
far as you can and then remove any
stubborn soiling from the compart‐
ment interior and from the roller
brush (Fig. 04).