[. . . ] Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Always disconnect the plug from the mains before cleaning or maintaining the appliance. [. . . ] The (33b) brush setting should be used to reach optimal dust removal on difficult hard floors or to get a combing effect on carpets. Note: Do not use the turbo nozzle on animal skin rugs or carpet fringes. to avoid damaging the carpet , do not keep the nozzle stationary whilst the brush is rotating. Do not pass the nozzle across electric cables, and be sure to switch off the vacuum cleaner immediately after use. Replacing the dust bag, s-bag® 38 The dust bag, s-bag® must be replaced latest when the indicator window is completely red. 39 Open the front lid and lift out the Air Basket containing the s-bag® (40). 42 Insert a new s-bag® by pushing the cardboard right into the groove of the Air Basket, close it and put the Air Basket back into the cleaner. Be sure to use only original s-bag® dust bags ­s-bag® classic, s-bag® classic long performance, s-bag® HEPA anti-allergy, or s-bag® anti-odour. 43 Open the front lid and lift out the Air Basket holding the s-bag®. EF17 this type of filter can not be washed and must be replaced with a new one. Push the lid forward and press down in the centre until both sides click in. Cleaning the HEPA H12 Washable Filter* If you have a HEPA H12 Washable exhaust filter*, wash the filter once a year. [. . . ] The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. [. . . ]