User manual PHILIPS FC 9179

[. . . ] Never suck up flammable substances and do not suck up ashes until they are cold. Warning - Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. - Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged. - 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. [. . . ] Brush attachment (specific types only) 1 To assemble the brush attachment, slide it onto the bottom of the small nozzle (`click'). To disassemble the brush attachment, slide it off the bottom of the small nozzle. - The side brushes catch more dust and dirt at the sides of the nozzle and allow you to clean better along furniture and other obstacles. The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to suck up larger particles. 1 Usethehardfloorsettingtocleanhardfloors(forinstancefor tiled, parqueted, laminatedandlinoleumedflooring):pushtherocker switch on top of the nozzle with your foot to make the brush strip come out of the housing. Usethecarpetsettingtocleancarpets:pushtherockerswitchagain to make the brush strip disappear into the nozzle housing. Remote control operation (specific types only) The remote control has three buttons with which you operate the vacuum cleaner. With the `+' and `-' buttons you adjust the suction power and with the standby button you switch the appliance to standby mode. Note:The functions on the remote control only work after you have switched on the appliance with the on/off switch on the appliance itself. Note: Replace the batteries when the `infrared active light' does not light up when you press any button. 1 Pull the cord out of the appliance and put the mains plug in the wall socket. to switch on the appliance , press the on/off button on top of the appliance. Tip:To avoid bending your back, press the on/off button with your foot. to switch off the appliance , press the on/off button on top of the appliance. Adjusting suction power On appliance (specific types only) 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. - Use minimum suction power to vacuum curtains , tablecloths etc. On remote control (specific types only) 1 During vacuuming, you can adjust the suction power level with the ­ and + buttons on the remote control. - Use maximum suction power to vacuum very dirty carpets and hard floors. Use minimum suction power to vacuum curtains, tablecloths etc. Pausing during use 1 If you want to stop vacuum cleaning for a moment, press the standby button on the remote control to switch off the appliance temporarily (specifictypesonly). If your appliance has no remote control, press the on/off button on top of the appliance to switch off the appliance. [. . . ] Com for more information about the s-bag. Ordering filters - HEPA 13 washable filters are available under code number 4322 004 93350. Environment 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. [. . . ]