User manual PHILIPS FC8455/01

[. . . ] English 7 -- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. -- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. -- 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. -- Do not clean any part of the vacuum cleaner in the dishwasher. [. . . ] 1 Clean the appliance and its parts with a damp cloth. Do not clean any part of the vacuum cleaner in the dishwasher. 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. Cleaning the mini turbo brush (specific types only) To clean the brush inside the mini turbo brush, follow the steps below: 1 Switch off and unplug the appliance. 2 Rotate the brush inside the mini turbo brush until the cutting groove faces you. Use a pair of scissors to cut the hairs, threads etc that have collected around the brush. €14) 3 Remove fluff, hairs and other dirt from the brush. English 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. 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. [. . . ] You find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet. If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer. Troubleshooting 1 The suction power is insufficient -- Perhaps the dustbag is full. if necessary , replace or empty the dustbag. [. . . ]