User manual PHILIPS FC8619

[. . . ] 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 disposable dustbag and emtpy the reusable dustbag, even if it is not full yet (see chapter `Replacing/emptying the dustbag'). [. . . ] - The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to suck up larger particles (Fig. To clean carpets, push the rocker switch again (Fig. The combination nozzle can be used on either carpets or hard floors. To clean carpets, push the rocker switch again. Using the appliance 1 Pull the cord out of the appliance and put the mains plug in the wall socket. Replacing/emptying the dustbag Always unplug the appliance before you replace the disposable dustbag or empty the reusable dustbag. 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. Make sure you hold the dustbag upright when you lift it out of the appliance. , When you do this, the dustbag is sealed automatically. Note: If no dustbag has been inserted, you cannot close the cover. 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 and maintenance of filters Alwaysunplugtheappliancebeforeyoucleanorreplacethefilters. Permanent motor protection filter Clean the permanent motor protection Filter every time you replace the dustbag. 5 Place the dustbag holder with the dustbag back into the appliance (Fig. Super Clean Air filter (specific types only) The Super Clean Air filter located in the back of the appliance filters a large part of the smaller particles from the exhaust air with its electrostatically charged fibres. Washable Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filter (specific types only) Instead of with the Super Clean Air filter, some types are equipped with the washable Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filter. 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. [. . . ] Guarantee & service If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www. Com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV. Troubleshooting This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. [. . . ]