User manual PHILIPS FC 9088

[. . . ] 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 or empty the reusable dustbag, even if it is not full yet (see chapter `Replacing/emptying the dustbag'). [. . . ] 3 If you want to park the tube for a moment during vacuum cleaning, insert the ridge on the nozzle into the parking slot. Adjusting suction power 1 During vacuum cleaning, you can adjust the suction power with the selection wheel on top of the appliance. - Use maximum suction power to vacuum very dirty carpets and hard floors. Storage 1 Switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. 4 Specific types only: Always put the Tri-Active nozzle in the carpet setting when you store it. 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. Make sure you hold the dustbag upright when you lift it out of the appliance. , When you do this, the dustbag is sealed automatically. 4 Slide the cardboard front of the new dustbag into the two grooves of the dustbag holder as far as possible. 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. 2 Shake out the contents into a dustbin. 3 To close the dustbag, slide the clip back onto the bottom edge of the dustbag. cleaning and maintenance of filters Always unplug the appliance before you clean or replace the filters. Permanent motor protection filter Clean the permanent motor protection filter every time you empty the reusable dustbag or replace the disposable dustbag. 2 Press the tab at the top of the motor protection filter holder down to release it. 3 Pull the top of the motor protection filter holder towards you (1) and lift the filter holder out of the dustbag compartment (2). [. . . ] Com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (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 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, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country. [. . . ]