• Don't vacuum up liquids that are hotter than 60ºC
or any poisonous or flammable dusts.
• Never lay the appliance on its side. Pay particular
attention to a horizontal position and adequate
stability on stairs.
• Always unplug the appliance after use and before
cleaning or changing the filters or acces-sories.
• Only trained specialists may make repairs on
electric equipment. Improper repairs could result
in considerable danger to the user.
• Do not store the appliance directly beside a hot
oven or radiator.
• Children, disabled persons, and the aged are
often not aware of the dangers that can result from
handling electric appliances. The above-mentioned
persons and untrained persons must never work
with this electrical appliance.
• When cleaning or removing the appliance, al-
ways switch it off. Pull the plug out of the recep-
tacle, if you are not going to use the appliance for
an extended period of time. Never pull on the
cable to unplug the appliance, rather pull on the
plug itself. Also, remove any special accessories
from the appliance.
• Always keep the appliance clean. Don't use any
solvents or cleaners that contain solvents for clean-
ing.
• Never leave the appliance switched on unat-tend-
ed. If you leave the work area, switch the appliance
off or unplug it from the receptacle (don't pull the
cord, but use the plug).
• In order to protect children from electric hou-
sehold appliances, make sure that the cable can't
cause children to stumble and don't give children
access to the appliance.
• Never use the appliance when you are under the
influence of medication, alcohol or drugs, if you are
currently under medical care, or if you are tired.
• Check the appliance and the power cord regular-
ly for any possible damage. Don't use damaged
appliances.
• Don't try to repair the appliance yourself. Always
use an authorised technician for repairs. Always
have faulty power cords replaced immediately by
the manufacturer or a qualified electrician. Use the
same type of cable in order to prevent any danger
of electric shock and injury.
• Only use original spare parts and accessories. Non
approved parts or third-party accessories may be a
possible source or danger and cause the guarantee
to become void.
• Check the float often.
• If you notice liquid leaking from your appliance,
switch it off immediately and unplug it.• Don't put
the appliance in water. Make sure that water is not
spilled on the appliance.
• When disposing of the wastewater, make sure
that you observe any legal regulations.
• Only store the appliance in a safe and dry locati-
on outside the reach of children.
• Please also pay particular attention to the follo-
wing "Special Safety Information".
Special Safety Information
• Never vacuum up hot ashes or pointed or sharp
objects.
•Never use the appliance in damp rooms.
• Don't use the appliance without a dust bag (an
exception is wet vacuuming). Make sure that the
dust bag is inserted into the appliance correctly.
• When using the appliance, make sure that no hair,
clothing, or members are drawn in.
• Keep the vacuum cleaner away from heat sour-
ces such as radiant heaters, ovens, and so on.
Disposal Information
The appliance contains electric and electronic
components and may not be disposed of as hou
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