Miele SGDE0 Instructions D'utilisation page 17

Footswitches (Fig. 23)
The first time the vacuum cleaner is
switched on, the highest power setting
will be selected automatically.
After that, the vacuum cleaner will
switch on at the power setting that was
last used.
 Press the + footswitch to select a
higher suction power.
 Press the - footswitch to select a
lower suction power.
Footswitches with Auto (Fig. 24 + 25)
function
The first time the vacuum cleaner is
switched on, it is in the Auto power set-
ting.
 Press the + footswitch to select a
higher suction power.
 Press the - footswitch to select a
lower suction power.
After that, the vacuum cleaner will
switch on at the power setting that was
last used.
Footswitches with SoftCarpet
(Fig. 26 + 27) function
The first time the vacuum cleaner is
switched on, it is in the SoftCarpet
power setting.
 Press the - footswitch to select an-
other power setting.
Activating the SoftCarpet power set-
ting:
 Press the + footswitch until the maxi-
mum power setting has been
reached.
 Then press the + footswitch again.
After that, the vacuum cleaner will
switch on at the power setting that was
last used.
Opening the air inlet valve
(Fig. 28 + 29)
(depending on model)
It is easy to reduce the suction power
for a short time, e.g., to prevent rugs or
other objects being sucked into the
vacuum cleaner.
 Open the air inlet valve on the handle
far enough to reduce the suction
power.
This reduces the suction on the respec-
tive nozzle used.
During vacuuming
 When vacuuming, pull the vacuum
cleaner behind you on its wheels. You
can stand it upright for vacuuming
stairs and curtains, etc.

When vacuuming fine dust, e.g.,
sawdust, sand, plaster, flour, talcum
powder, etc., electrostatic charges
build up naturally. Under certain con-
ditions these charges will be re-
leased. To avoid the unpleasant ef-
fects of these discharges, a metal in-
lay has been incorporated into the
underside of the handle. Please
make sure that you keep your hand
in constant contact with this metal
strip during vacuuming. (Fig. 30 + 31)
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