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Operating Instructions for
the Powerbrushes
Instructions pour l’utilisation
des brosses électriques
Manual de operaciones para los
Cepillos eléctricos
SEB 213 / 213-2
SEB 217 / 217-2 / 217-3
en, fr, es - US, CA, MX
M.-Nr. 06 723 230
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Identifying the Components Description of the Powerbrushes Connecting the Powerbrush Operation Maintenance and Care MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Identification des pièces composantes Description des brosses électriques Raccordement de la brosse électrique Utilisation Nettoyage et entretien INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES Información eléctrica Identificación de las piezas Descripción de los cepillos eléctricos Conectando el cepillo eléctrico Operación Mante
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, always observe basic safety precautions, including the following: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USING THESE ACCESSORIES FOR THE FIRST TIME. KEEP THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. These accessories are intended for Do not leave the appliance when household use with a Miele vacuum plugged in. Unplug it from the outlet cleaner only. Do not use it them on when not in use and before servicing. people or a
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not handle the appliance with The powerbrush will shut off wet hands. automatically if the rollers are prevented from turning; for example if a Turn off all controls before large object has been vacuumed. unplugging the vacuum or powerbrush. Should this occur, unplug the vacuum Do not use the powerbrush to cleaner before correcting the problem. vacuum anything that may damage the Allow2-3 minutes for this safety rollers. Nails, safety pins, buttons, etc.
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Identifying the Components Electric hose SES 100 or 105 Electric hose SES 113 5
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Identifying the Components Electric hose SES 116 Electric hose SES 118 6
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Identifying the Components Electric hose SES 119 Electric hose SES 125 7
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Identifying the Components Electric hose SES 130 Electric Wand SET 210 / SET 220 The SET 210 / SET 220 is an electric wand that carries power to the Powerbrush through internal cabling. It can be identified by a small plug at the top rear and bottom rear of the wand. 8
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Description of the Powerbrushes SEB 213 SEB 217 SEB 213 housing SEB 217 housing SEB 213 power cord Direct Connection Non-electric suction wand SET 210 / SET 220 9
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Connecting the Powerbrush Upright vacuums Connecting the SEB 217 to an upright vacuum cleaner. 10
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Connecting the Powerbrush Canister vacuums The connection procedure will vary depending upon which vacuum, electric hose, suction wand and powerbrush model you purchased. Please find the combination of components you have on the following pages and use those instructions to connect the powerbrush to your vacuum cleaner. 11
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Connecting the Powerbrush Combination 1 - SEB 213 and SES 100 or SES 105 12
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Connecting the Powerbrush Combination 2 - SEB 213-2 and SES 113 13
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Connecting the Powerbrush Combination 3 - SEB 217-2, SET 210 and SES 118 14
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Connecting the Powerbrush Combination 4 - SEB 217-3, SET 220 and SES 116 15
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Connecting the Powerbrush Combination 5 - SEB 217-3, SET 210 and SES 119 16
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Connecting the Powerbrush Combination 6 - SEB 217-3, SET 210 and SES 130 17
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Operation The Powerbrush is recommended for Turning on the Powerbrush cleaning and restoring crushed carpet pile on most types of carpets. SEB 217 with an upright vacuum For cleaning non-carpeted floors, the cleaner use of the SBD 265, SBD 285, The Powerbrush will start automatically SBD 350, SBD 450 or SBD 550 when the vacuum cleaner is turned on. Combination Floor Tool or the SBB 235 Smooth Floor Brush is recommended. SEB 213 and SEB 217 When vacuuming rug fringes, place the The powerbrush can
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Operation Indicator light The electrobrush warning light has a double function. It lights – green, when the brush is in use – red, if the brush roller is blocked. This can occur if enough threads wrap around it or if a large or long object has been vacuumed up. Turn off the vacuum cleaner and unplug the power cord. Remove the object preventing the roller from turning (see the "Maintenance and Care" section). Wait approximately 2-3 minutes for this safety feature to reset before turning the
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Maintenance and Care Always make sure the vacuum cleaner is unplugged and the Powerbrush is disconnected from the vacuum before attempting to clean or service the Powerbrush. To remove threads or hair wrapped around the roller: Cut the threads or hair using a pair of scissors. The pieces will be drawn into the Powerbrush by the suction power of the vacuum the next time it is used. Stubborn tangles or other objects can be removed as follows: Loosen the two lock screws on the bottom of the Pow
