Miele HS08 Instructions D'utilisation page 15

Turning the vacuum on and off
(Fig. 12)
Please be sure to observe your floor-
ing manufacturer's cleaning and care
instructions.
 Press the I button on the handle.
The vacuum cleaner will turn on.
On models with a rotary selector dial:
The vacuum cleaner in-operation indi-
cator on the control panel will light up
yellow.
On models with + / - buttons: The
power settings on the control panel will
light up yellow.
The light on the floorhead will come on
to ensure adequate visibility of the vac-
uuming area.
Selecting the suction power
The suction power can be adjusted to
suit the type of flooring being cleaned.
Reducing the power lowers the amount
of effort required to maneuver the floor
brush.
Rotary dial (Fig. 13)
(depending on model)
 Turn the power selector manually to
the desired power setting.
+ / - buttons (Fig. 14)
(depending on model)
There are symbols on the control panel
indicating what type of use the individ-
ual settings are suitable for.
 Curtains, lightweight fabric

Upholstery, cushions

Deep pile carpets, rugs and run-
ners

Energy-saving normal vacuum-
ing. This setting is also very
quiet.

Low pile carpet and rugs

Heavily soiled carpets and rugs
 Press the + button to select a higher
power level.
 Press the - button to select a lower
power level.
The selected setting will light up yellow.
Automatic power regulation (Fig. 15)
(on models with + / - buttons)
The power is automatically adjusted to
suit the type of carpet being vacuumed.
 Press the Automatic button.
The button will light up yellow.
To deactivate the Automatic setting,
press the Automatic button again.

Do not use the Automatic setting
to vacuum lightweight materials or
curtains. These could be sucked in
and possibly damaged.
Obstacles (Fig. 16)
Obstacles and variations in floor height,
for instance when vacuuming over
thresholds and the edges of rugs, are
easy to maneuver.
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