Miele 217-3 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
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Do not handle the appliance with
wet hands.
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Turn off all controls before
unplugging the vacuum or powerbrush.
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Do not use the powerbrush to
vacuum anything that may damage the
rollers. Nails, safety pins, buttons, etc.
should not be vacuumed.
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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers
and all parts of the body away from any
openings or moving parts, and never
touch a rotating roller brush.
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Use extra care when vacuuming
while on stairs.
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Do not use the vacuum to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids, such
as gasoline, or use it in areas where
fumes may be present.
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Do not use the vacuum or
powerbrush to pick up liquids. This also
applies to freshly shampooed carpets
or rugs. Wait until they are dry before
vacuuming.
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Do not pick up items that are
burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
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The vacuum and accessories
should only be cleaned when
disconnected from the power supply.
Use a dry or slightly damp cloth ONLY.
Never submerse the vacuum or
accessories in water or use a dripping
wet rag.
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The powerbrush will shut off
automatically if the rollers are
prevented from turning; for example if a
large object has been vacuumed.
Should this occur, unplug the vacuum
cleaner before correcting the problem.
Allow2-3minutes for this safety
feature to reset itself before restarting
the vacuum.
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Use only Miele attachments and
accessories. Use of non-Miele
designed items will decrease the
efficiency of your machine and may be
dangerous.
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Do not attempt any repairs other
than those listed in the "Maintenance
and care section. Any other required
service should be performed by an
Authorized Miele Service Agent.
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Always unplug the machine before
connecting or disconnecting any
accessories from the vacuum cleaner.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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