User manual PHILIPS FC8390

[. . . ] If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. 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 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. Caution When you use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum ashes, fine sand, lime, cement dust and similar substances, the pores of the dustbag become clogged. as a result , the dustbag-full indicator will indicate that the dustbag is full. Replace the dustbag, even if it is not full yet (see chapter `Replacing/emptying the dustbag'). 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. 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 Alwaysunplugtheappliancebeforeyoucleanorreplacethefilters. Motor protection filter Clean the permanent motor protection filter every time you replace the dustbag. Clean air HePa filter (FC8390 only) The appliance is equipped with the special Clean Air HEPA filter. This filter is able to remove small particles from the outlet air. This not only includes normal house dust, but also harmful microscopic vermin such as house dust mites and their excrements, which are well-known causes of respiratory allergies. Obtaining replacement items If you have any difficulties obtaining replacement items for this appliance, please contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country or consult the worldwide guarantee leaflet. Filters Clean Air HEPA filters are available under type number FC8045. [. . . ] Obtaining replacement items If you have any difficulties obtaining replacement items for this appliance, please contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country or consult the worldwide guarantee leaflet. Filters Clean Air HEPA filters are available under type number FC8045. Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. [. . . ]