SEB 228
Operating Instructions for
the Powerbrush
Instructions pour l’utilisation
des brosses électriques
SEB 228
EB03
en, fr - US, CA
M.-Nr. 07 516 610
en - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, always observe basic safety precautions,
including the following:
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USING THIS
ACCESSORY FOR THE FIRST TIME.
KEEP THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Intended Use
The Powerbrush is a motorized
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accessory designed especially for
Miele vacuum cleaners. Do not use the
Powerbrush with a non-Miele vacuum.
This Powerbrush must only be used
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for household purposes to vacuum and
brush dry floor surfaces. Do not use on
people or animals.
The Powerbrush is not intended for
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use by persons which lack physical,
sensory or mental abilities or
experience with the machine should not
use it without supervision or instruction
by a responsible person.
Children
Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to
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be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used near children.
Technical safety
Check the voltage rating of the
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power-brush before connecting it to the
vacuum cleaner. Your power supply
should correspond to the voltage rating
listed on the data plate of both the
powerbrush and the vacuum cleaner.
Use only AC outlets. Connecting the
vacuum or powerbrush to a higher
voltage than indicated on the data plate
will damage the powerbrush and may
result in personal injury.
Before using the Powerbrush,
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Electro hose, and the Electro telescopic
wand, check for externally visible
damage. Do not operate damaged
parts under any circumstances.
All repair work should be performed
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by a qualified technician in accordance
with national and local safety
regulations. Repairs and other work by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous.
Turn the vacuum cleaner off after each
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use, and before any cleaning or
maintenance. Unplug the vacuum.
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en - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not allow the vacuum cleaner or
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Powerbrush to get wet. Clean only with
a dry or slightly damp cloth. If any
moisture gets into the appliance,
danger of electric shock.
The electro-suction hose and the
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telescopic wand contain electrical wires.
The plug connectors must not come in
contact with water. These items may only
be cleaned with a dry cloth, no moisture
can touch them. Danger of electric shock.
Use
To avoid risk of injury while
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vacuuming, do not reach into the
moving beater bar while the
Powerbrush is in operation. Danger of
injury.
Keep the power cord, hair, loose
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clothing, fingers and all parts away
from openings and moving parts.
Keep loose items, such as drapes,
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scarves, and other clothing away from
the Powerbrush. They could be sucked
up into the Powerbrush and wound
around the beater bar.
Do not use the vacuum to pick up
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any flammable or combustible liquids
such as gasoline or use in areas where
they may be present.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to
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pick up liquids or damp dirt. This could
impair the electrical safety of the
vacuum cleaner. Wait for freshly
shampooed carpets to dry.
Disposal of the Powerbrush
An old powerbrush should be made
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unusable.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Do not vacuum up items which are
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heavy, hard or have sharp edges. They
could cause a blockage and damage
the Powerbrush.
Do not vacuum anything that is
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burning or smoking such as cigarettes,
matches or hot ashes. The vacuum
could catch fire.
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en - Description of the Powerbrush
a Lock release button
b Intake socket
c Lock release button for intake socket
d Height adjustment indicator
e Height adjustment foot pedal
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Description of the Powerbrush
The beater bar in the Powerbrush is
driven by a motor. Two of the four
rollers are height-adjustable, so that
you can set the Powerbrush to the
desired distance from the floor.
Recommended use
Do not use the Powerbrush on
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high quality, hand knotted rugs, for
example Berber or Persian rugs, as
well as extremely long piled area
rugs and carpets. There is a danger
of the threads being pulled out. Turn
the Powerbrush off to vacuum these
types of floor coverings and use only
suction.
The Powerbrush is particularly suitable
for cleaning and restoring crushed
carpet pile of wall to wall carpeting and
floor coverings subject to hard wear,
especially in high traffic areas.
Connecting the Powerbrush
To connect the Powerbrush to your
vacuum cleaner refer to the illustrations
at the end of these Operating
Instructions.
Height adjustment
To help better care for your flooring,
you can select one of 5 brush distances
from the floor. The selected setting will
be displayed.
Setting 1 - closest to the floor
Setting 5 - highest distance from the
floor
To clean hard flooring, it is better to use
the floor brush.
Observe the cleaning instructions of
the floor manufacturer.
Using the Powerbrush
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For best results, move the
Powerbrush slowly back and forth
over the carpet.
Carpet fringes can be brushed flat if
you carefully glide the Powerbrush in
the proper direction (from the carpet
toward the floor).
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Press the foot switch (as shown) until
you reach the desired setting.
Releasing the suction elbow
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Press the release button c and
remove the intake socket.
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