User manual PHILIPS FC8446/01

[. . . ] This appliance can be used by children aged 8 or above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given instructions in safe use and if they have been made aware of the hazards involved. Do not children to play with the appliance. Children are only allowed to replace the dustbag and clean or replace the filters under supervision. Do not point the hose, the tube or any other accessory at the eyes or ears nor put it in your mouth when it is connected to the vacuum cleaner and the vacuum cleaner is switched on. [. . . ] 10 English Cleaning the motor protection filter To maintain optimal performance, clean the motor protection filter at least once a year. 2 Lift the dustbag out of the appliance (Fig. 3 Pull the filter holder with the motor protection filter out of the appliance (Fig. 4 Take the motor protection filter out of the holder and shake the motor protection filter over a dustbin to clean it. 5 Put the filter in the filter holder and slide the filter holder back into the appliance. 6 Put the dustbag back into the appliance, and close the cover. Emptying the reusable washable dustbag (specific countries only) In some countries, this vacuum cleaner comes with a reusable washable dustbag. €¯You can use this dustbag instead of disposable dustbags. To remove and insert the reusable dustbag, follow the instructions in chapter ‘Replacing the dustbag’. To empty the dustbag: 1 Slide the clip off the dustbag sideways. 2 Shake out the contents into a dustbin. 3 To close the dustbag,  slide the clip back onto the bottom edge of the dustbag. Storage 1 Switch off and unplug the appliance, and press the cord rewind button to rewind the cord (Fig. To attach the nozzle to the appliance,  insert the ridge on the nozzle into the storage slot. Note:To ensure stable storage of the telescopic tube, adjust the tube to the shortest length. Replacement The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance. Replacing the disposable dustbag -Replace the dustbag as soon as the dustbag-full indicator has changed colour permanently, i. Even when the nozzle is not placed on the floor (Fig. 1 Pull the cover upwards to open it and tilt the dustbag holder forward. €¯10) 2 Pull at the cardboard tag to remove the full dustbag from the holder (Fig. , , When you do this, the dustbag is sealed automatically. Note: If no dustbag has been inserted, you cannot close the cover. [. . . ] Troubleshooting This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www. Com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country. 1 The suction power is insufficient -- Perhaps the dustbag is full. [. . . ]