Miele HS15 Operating Instructions Manual page 53

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 Comfort handle which indicate the
type of use the settings are suitable for.
The selected power level will light up
yellow.
 Curtains, fabric
 Upholstery, cushions
 Deep pile carpets, rugs and run-
ners
 Energy-saving vacuuming. This
setting is also very quiet
 Loop pile carpet and rugs
 Hard flooring and heavily soiled
carpets and rugs
When using the Electrobrush / floor-
head, if the suction seems too high,
reduce the suction until the Electro-
brush / floorhead is easier to man-
oeuvre.
Depending on the model, your vacuum
cleaner will be fitted with the following
suction power selector:
Auto suction power is automat-
ically adjusted for the type
of floor being vacuumed

Do not use the "Auto" setting to
vacuum lightweight materials or cur-
tains. These could be sucked in and
possibly damaged.
 Press the + button on the Comfort
handle to select a higher suction
power level.
 Press the - button on the Comfort
handle to select a lower suction
power level.
During vacuuming
 When vacuuming, pull the cleaner be-
hind you on its wheels. You can stand
it upright for vacuuming stairs and
curtains etc.
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