[. . . ] 3 Concerning the power supply The appliance is operated with electrical power which means there is always a risk of electric shock. Therefore, please comply with the following: Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids; keep it away from rain and moisture. Do not operate the appliance outside or in rooms with a high level of humidity. Take care that the power cord is not kinked, pinched, or rolled over and ensure it does not come into contact with heat sources. [. . . ] CAUTION: Before assembling, make sure that the fitted nozzle suits the surface to be cleaned. Any floors or objects with a brush with rotating bristles that you would not clean without a second thought with a conventional brush. NOTE: You might have to twist the parts when connecting them so they are securely in place. With the auxiliary air regulator you can quickly reduce the suction power, to release objects (such as curtains) that have been sucked in. 10) has become stuck to the floor, you can reduce the suction power just as easily using the bypass vent (Fig. CAUTION: Only use the appliance with all filters undamaged, dry and correctly fitted. Make sure that no objects obstruct the telescopic tube, the suction hose or other openings. 12) retract the cord by pressing the retraction button ( ) to pull in the cord up to the yellow mark (Fig. Especially when vacuum-cleaning stairs make sure that you always stand on a higher level than the appliance. Otherwise emptying will get harder and harder or smells and bacteria might develop, depending on what you have vacuumed up. Therefore, it is best to empty the dust container after each vacuuming session. Empty and clean the dust container at the latest when the cleaning/ emptying display lights up (Fig. Also empty and clean the dust container every 3 months at the latest before storing for a long time or before sending the appliance. The 3 dust container components from the interior of the dust container are washable (Fig. Also, do not use cleaning agents or brushes with hard bristles to clean the dust container components. Leave the dust container components to dry after cleaning them with water (approx. Only put the components back into the appliance when they are completely dry. Replace damaged or deformed filters immediately (Order information, see Chapter 3. CAUTION: Switch off the appliance before removing the dust container. If the dust container comes into contact with water, soiling can adhere to the inside. Leave the dust container components to dry after cleaning them with water (approx. NOTE: The dust container components are constructed so that they will only go all the way down if in the right position. [. . . ] The collar brush of the floor nozzle is not in a position appropriate to the type of floor (Figures 7 – 8). Adjust the position of the collar brush to the type of floor using the floor nozzle switch (Figures 7 – 8). 1, ‘Emptying and cleaning the dust container’ that is Chapter 3. NOTE: If you cannot solve the problem following these instructions, contact our customer services ( Page 46, ‘International Service’). [. . . ]