[. . . ] If a dustbag is not inserted, the dust compartment lid will not close. On the underside of the vacuum handpiece is a metal insert designed to absorb static electricity. Please make certain that your hand remains around this metal insert when vacuuming. This vacuum should not be used to entrap or retain any hazardous materials. [. . . ] ^ Press + to select the highest power level. 18 Use Adjusting the suction Use the + and - on the handpiece to adjust the suction to suit the type of flooring. The symbols on the controls indicate the type of use the settings are suitable for. a b c ( e f curtains, lightweight fabrics upholstery, cushions thick pile carpets, rugs and runners energy saving, daily vacuuming with low noise level lightly soiled textured carpets textured hard flooring, and for intensive cleaning of carpets ^ Press and hold the + or - button until the display shows the symbol of the desired power level. Each key press of the handpiece is displayed by the indicator light. 19 Use While vacuuming The vacuum cleaner can also stand on its end for vacuuming stairs, drapes etc. , To prevent static electricity your hand must touch the metal inlay on the underside of the vacuum handpiece. Be certain to continuously touch this inlay when vacuuming fine dust, flour or sawdust as these materials are more likely to create a static electricity. To further prevent static discharge while vacuuming, pull the vacuum along by the hose with one hand while continuing to hold the handpiece in the other hand. Turning the Powerbrush on and off The Powerbrush is turned on and off seperately from the vacuum cleaner by pressing the j switch on the handpiece. when moving from wall-to-wall carpeting to a persian rug. 20 Transport and storage Park-System (Unable to be used with the powerbrush SEB 236) A Park-System has been designed to conveniently park the telescopic wand at the vacuum cleaner during pauses. Insert the lower clip on the floor brush into the slot on the end of the vacuum cleaner from above. Turning on and off with the Park-System Parking the floor brush while vacuuming automatically turns the vacuum off. Lifting the floor brush out of the Park-System turns the vacuum back on. 21 Transport and storage Transport and storage ^ For easier transportation and storage stand the vacuum cleaner vertically. ^ Insert both clips of the floor brush into the two point holder on either side of the vacuum (this function cannot be used with the Powerbrush SEB 236). To use one of the following floor tools, the supplied extension wand, a, must be inserted between the floor tool and electro telescopic wand. ­ Standard floor brush ­ Turbobrush ­ Hard floor brush This makes the vacuum easier to carry and store. Push the parts of the electro telescopic wand into each other for greater stability. 22 Maintenance and care , Turn off and unplug the vacuum before performing any maintenance work. ­ Dustbag ­ Exhaust filter ­ Dust compartment filter Each of these filters must be changed periodically to maintain the vacuum's efficiency. Purchasing new dustbags and filters Replacement dustbags and filters can be purchased from any authorized Miele vacuum dealer or Miele. Which dustbags and filters are the right ones? Purchase original Miele dustbags with the letter G/N. A "SUPER air clean" exhaust filter and a dust compartment filter are supplied with every box of Miele dustbags. If you wish to purchase exhaust filters or dust compartment filters separately, please quote the model number on the data plate located underneath the vacuum. You can replace the exhaust filter supplied with the vacuum cleaner with another type of filter (see "Exchanging exhaust filters"). , Use only Miele dustbags with the Miele quality signet and an original Miele filter. This ensures optimum performance of the suction power and also ensures that the bag is used to capacity. The use of non-Miele dustbags could cause damage to the vacuum cleaner. 23 Maintenance and care When to change the dustbag Change the dustbag when the colored marker in the dustbag change indicator fills the display. Checking the dustbag change indicator ^ Attach the floor tool to the vacuum cleaner. Perform this test with the floor tool only, since other attachments can affect the function of the dustbag change indicator. [. . . ] The Turbobrush is recommended for cleaning short to medium pile carpeting. In addition to dust particles it also removes stubbornly adhered threads, hairs and carpet fluff. Hand Turbobrush The Hand Turbobrush is intended for vacuuming upholstery, mattresses, car seats, carpeted stairs and other areas inaccessible with the standard Turbobrush. 34 Optional accessories Hard floor brush SBB 235-3 To vacuum sturdy hard floors, e. g. tiles and stone floors. Parquet floor brush Special brush with natural bristles intended for cleaning parquet and laminate floors, especially those susceptible to scratching. Floor tool SBB 300-3 For cleaning all hard flooring. Especially suitable for vacuuming niches and tight spaces. 35 Optional accessories Universal brush For dusting books, shelves, etc. Mattress tool For cleaning deep crevices, mattresses and upholstery. 36 Optional accessories Radiator brush (only usable with the crevice nozzle) For cleaning radiators, narrow shelves and crevices. Crevice nozzle 12" (300 mm) For cleaning in folds, crevices and corners. 37 Optional accessories MicroSet This set is specially designed for cleaning small objects and difficult to reach areas (such as PC keyboards, stereo equipment, carved furniture, ornaments, models, etc). [. . . ]