User manual PHILIPS FC9018

[. . . ] 3) To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, push the lock button and pull the tube out of the handgrip. 2 Adjust the tube to the length you find most comfortable during vacuum cleaning. 4) Convertible nozzle (specific types only) The convertible nozzle can be used on either carpets or hard floors. 1 Connect the convertible nozzle to the telescopic tube ("click"). [. . . ] Vacuum cleaning Adjusting suction power You can adjust the suction power while vacuum cleaning 1 Adjust the suction power by means of the electronic suction power control. 17) Use maximum suction power for vacuum cleaning very dirty carpets and hard floors. 3 Set the knob to MIN for minimal suction power. Use minimum power for vacuum cleaning curtains, table carpets, etc. 19) Replacing the dustbag 1 Replace the dustbag as soon as the dustbag-full indicator changes colour (even when the nozzle is not placed on the floor). 21) Place you fingers at the inlet of the cover and press with your thumb on the ridge on top of the cover. 22) Make sure you hold the dustbag upright when lifting it out of the appliance. 23) When you do this, the dustbag will be automatically sealed. 6 Slide the cardboard tag of the new dustbag into the two grooves of the dustbag holder as far as possible. 24) You cannot close the cover if no dustbag has been inserted. If provided, you can use the cotton dustbag instead of paper dustbags. The cotton dustbag can be used and emptied repeatedly. - Close the dustbag by fastening the metal hooks and sliding the clip back onto the bottom edge of the dustbag. Ordering dustbags Philips s-bagTM paper dustbags are available under type number FC8021 (4822480101113). Philips s-bagTM clinic high filtration dustbags are available under type number FC8022 (883802201010). Philips Sydney+ double-layer paper dustbags are available under type number HR6999. Philips cotton dustbags are available under number FC8020 (432200493291). Cleaning and replacing filters Motor Protection Filter Every time you empty or replace the dustbag, clean the Permanent Motor Protection Filter. 1 Remove the dustbag holder with the dustbag. 2 Take the Motor Protection Filter holder out of the appliance and clean the filter by shaking it over a dustbin. 25) 3 Press the filter holder with the clean filter firmly into place to ensure that it fits properly at the bottom. 26) 4 Place the dustbag holder with the dustbag back into the appliance. [. . . ] Environment To make recycling possible, the plastics used for this appliance have been coded. the cardboard packaging has been made of recycled material and is fully recyclable. Replacing the mains cord If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must always be replaced by Philips or a service centre authorised by Philips, as special tools and/or parts are required. Switch the vacuum cleaner on to make the airflow suck the obstructing material out of the blocked-up item. [. . . ]