Use - Miele HS15 Operating Instructions Manual

Using the accessories supplied
(dia. 18)
 Crevice nozzle
For cleaning in folds, crevices or
corners.
 Dusting brush with natural
bristles (only available in selected
countries)
For cleaning skirting boards, or-
nate and carved objects. The
head can be swivelled to adjust
the angle.
 Upholstery nozzle
For cleaning upholstery, mat-
tresses, cushions, curtains, covers
etc.
To open the accessories compart-
ment (dia. 19)
 Press the release button on the ac-
cessories compartment lid.
The accessories compartment will then
open.
 Take out the accessory you require.
 Press down firmly on the lid to close
it.
Standard adjustable floorhead
(dia. 20)
For general use and also for vacuuming
the stairs.

For safety reasons when vacu-
uming stairs it is best to start at the
bottom of the stairs and move up-
wards.

Use

Unwinding the mains cable (dia. 21)
 Pull the mains cable out to the re-
quired length (max. cable length ap-
prox. 8.5 m).
 Insert the plug into the socket.

If vacuuming for longer than 30
minutes, the cable must be pulled
out all the way. There is a risk of
overheating and damage.
Rewinding the cable (dia. 22)
 Switch off at the wall socket and
withdraw the plug.
 Step on the cable rewind foot switch.
The cable will then retract itself into the
vacuum cleaner.
If you do not want the cable to retract
completely into the vacuum cleaner
you can stop it before it does. Take
hold of the end of the cable whilst re-
tracting it and give it a short pull just
before the end.
To switch on and off (dia. 23)
 Press the On/Off foot control .
To regulate the suction power
The suction power can be regulated to
suit the type of flooring being cleaned.
Reducing the suction power reduces
the amount of effort required to man-
oeuvre the floorhead.
The vacuum cleaner has symbols on
the controls which indicate the type of
use the settings are suitable for.
The setting selected will light up yellow.
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