en Safety ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Al- ways unplug the appliance at the mains. ▶ Never pull or carry the appliance by the power cord. ▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. ▶ Call Customer Service. → Page 20 ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. Ў An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. ▶ Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces. ▶ Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity. ▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.
Ў If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is danger- ous. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appli- ance parts or heat sources. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges. ▶ Never kink, crush or modify the power cord. Ў Improper installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating current only via a properly installed socket with earthing. ▶ The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed. WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
Ў The filter systems may become warm during operation and may catch fire when used in conjunction with flammable sub- stances or substances that contain alcohol. ▶ Do not apply flammable substances or substances contain- ing alcohol to the dust bag or filter. ▶ When cleaning the appliance, do not use flammable sub- stances or substances that contain alcohol. 10