User manual PHILIPS FC 9176

[. . . ] 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'). [. . . ] 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. Note: If you have not inserted a dustbag, you cannot close the cover. Emptying the reusable dustbag (specific 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. 3 Shake out the contents into a dustbin. 4 To close the dustbag, slide the clip back onto the bottom edge of the dustbag. 5 Reinsert the reusable dustbag into the holder and the appliance as described in section `Replacing the disposable dustbag' above. Cleaning/replacing filters Always unplug the appliance before you clean or replace the filters Note: Only wipe the body of the appliance with a moist cloth. Permanent motor protection filter Clean the permanent motor protection filter every time you replace or empty the dustbag. 2 Press the filter holder release tab (1) and take the filter holder out of the appliance (2). Take the motor protection filter out of the filter holder. 4 Slide the cardboard front of the new dustbag into the two grooves of the dustbag holder as far as possible. 4 Put the clean filter back into the filter holder. Fit the two lugs of the filter holder behind the ridge at the bottom to ensure that it fits properly at the top (1). Then press home the filter holder (`click') (2) (Fig. 5 Place the dustbag holder with the dustbag back into the appliance. super Clean air hEPa 12 filter/ultra Clean air hEPa 13 filter This appliance is equipped with either the Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filter or the Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 filter. These filters are located in the back of the appliance. This not only includes normal house dust, but also harmful microscopic vermin such as dust mites and their excrements, which are well-known causes of respiratory allergies. Note:To guarantee optimal dust retention and performance of the vacuum cleaner, always replace the HEPA filter with an original Philips filter of the correct type (see chapter `Ordering accessories'). [. . . ] 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. Empty the reusable dustbag (specific types only) or replace the paper dustbag. The suction power may be set to a low setting. [. . . ]