Miele ART Operating Instructions Manual page 7

Daily use
To avoid the risk of damage, do not
use the vacuum cleaner without the
dustbag, dust compartment filter and
exhaust filter in place. Otherwise it
could get damaged.
Do not vacuum up any water, liquid
or damp dirt. This will cause major
faults and could seriously impair the
functioning and electrical safety of the
appliance. Wait until any freshly
cleaned or shampooed carpets or floor
coverings are completely dry before
attempting to vacuum.
Do not vacuum up anything which
has been burning or is still glowing
e.g. cigarettes, ashes or coal, whether
glowing or apparently extinguished.
The cleaner might catch fire.
Do not vacuum toner dust. The
filter system in the vacuum cleaner
may not filter it completely and so the
toner could be blown back into the
room by the fan. Also, printer and
photocopier toner can conduct
electricity.
Do not use the combination nozzle
to vacuum up fine dust, e.g. flour,
plaster or sawdust. This could cause a
build-up of static electricity.
Do not vacuum up any inflammable
or combustible liquids or gases
and do not vacuum in areas where
such substances are stored. The
cleaner might explode.
Warning and safety instructions
Do not vacuum up items which are
heavy, hard or have sharp edges.
They could cause a blockage and
damage the appliance.
Do not use the combination nozzle
as a handle as it could become
detached from its holder.
To avoid the risk of injury, e.g. to
eyes and ears, do not use the
combination nozzle or telescopic tube
at head level.
Do not pull the cleaner by the
cable or run the cable over sharp
edges, and do not let it get trapped
under doors etc.
Do not pull the plug from the
socket by the cable. This could
damage the cable and the appliance.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner if
there is any sign of damage, e.g. to
the mains cable. A damaged vacuum
cleaner can be dangerous.
Monitor the dustbag change
indicator, and replace the dustbag
if necessary. Check the exhaust and
dust compartment filters at the same
time, and replace them too if
necessary. A full bag or blocked filter
will reduce the suction power of the
cleaner. A temperature limiter switches
the vacuum cleaner off automatically if
it gets too hot: see section "Problem
solving guide".
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