User manual ALFATEC ASB68

[. . . ] Never use the appliance without the motor protection filter. This damages the motor and shortens the life of the appliance. Only use Philips dustbags (see chapter `Obtaining replacement items' for type numbers of replacement dustbags). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. [. . . ] Preparing for use hose 1 To connect the hose, push it into the appliance (`click') (Fig. To disconnect the hose, press the release buttons on the hose connector (1) and pull it out of the appliance () (Fig. Tube and hose with handgrip 1 To connect the tube parts to each other, insert the narrow section into the wider section and turn a little (Fig. To connect the tube to the handgrip of the hose, insert the hose end of the tube into the handgrip while turning it a little (Fig. To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, pull at the tube while turning it a little. convertible nozzle You can use the convertible nozzle on carpet (with the brush strips folded in) or on hard floors (with the brush strips folded out). 1 To connect the nozzle to the tube, press the spring-loaded lock button on the tube and insert the tube into the floor nozzle. Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the opening in the nozzle (`click') (Fig. To disconnect the nozzle from the tube, press the spring-loaded lock button and pull the nozzle out of the tube. Pull at the cardboard tag to remove the full dustbag from the holder (Fig. Note:You cannot close the cover if no dustbag has been inserted. Slide the cardboard front of the new dustbag into the two grooves of the dustbag holder as far as possible. Emptying the reusable dustbag (some countries only) In some countries, this vacuum cleaner also comes with a reusable dustbag that can be used and emptied repeatedly. You can use the reusable dustbag instead of disposable dustbags. to remove and insert the reusable dustbag , simply follow the instructions in `Replacing the disposable dustbag'. To empty the reusable dustbag: 1 Slide the clip off the dustbag sideways. To close the dustbag, slide the clip back onto the bottom edge of the dustbag. cleaning/replacing filters Always unplug the appliance before you clean or replace the filters. [. . . ] cleaning/replacing filters Always unplug the appliance before you clean or replace the filters. Motor protection filter Clean the permanent motor protection filter every time you replace the dustbag. Take the motor protection filter out of the appliance. Shake the filter over a dustbin to clean it (Fig. [. . . ]