User manual PHILIPS FC9218

[. . . ] If you notice a strong decrease in suction power, clean the filter cylinder. Never use the appliance if the filter cylinder, filter cylinder case and the dust bucket are not properly installed or if the cover is not closed properly. Always unplug the appliance before you empty the dust bucket or clean the filter cylinder. Never use the appliance without the motor protection filter. [. . . ] To disconnect the tube from the standard handgrip, hold the standard handgrip with one hand. With the other hand, hold the telescopic tube with or without PostureProtect handgrip (specifictypesonly), pressthetubereleasebutton(1)andpullthetubeoffthestandard handgrip (Fig. To connect the tube to a nozzle, press the spring-loaded lock button on the tube and insert the tube into the nozzle. Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the opening in the nozzle (`click')(Fig. Adjust the length of the tube in such a way that the hand holding the standard handgrip is at hip level (Fig. 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 (Fig. The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to suck up larger particles (Fig. 1 Usethehardfloorsettingtocleanhardfloors(forinstancefortiled, parqueted, laminated andlinoleumedflooring):pushtherockerswitchontopofthenozzlewithyourfootto make the brush strip come out of the housing. Crevice tool, small nozzle and brush attachment 1 Connect the crevice tool (1) or small nozzle () with or without brush attachment directly to the standard handgrip or to the tube (Fig. Brush attachment 1 To assemble the brush attachment, slide it onto the bottom of the small nozzle (`click')(Fig. To disassemble the brush attachment, slide it off the bottom of the small nozzle (Fig. To unlock the cover, press the cover release button (1). 38) If you persistently fail to turn the filter-cleaning handle when the filter-cleaning reminder light (for types without display) or the filter-cleaning reminder symbol on the display (for appliance with display) flashes, the filter cylinder clogs up with dirt and the suction power decreases over time. If this happens, unclog the filter cylinder in the following way: - Hold the filter cylinder over a dustbin and clean it with the cleaning brush supplied. Gently brush from the top of the filter downwards along the ribs of the filter (Fig. Note: Cleaning does not restore the original colour of the filter, but does restore its filtration power. - Do not clean the filter cylinder case with the filter cylinder in it under the tap, as the filter cylinder is not waterproof (Fig. Note: If the dust bucket and/or the filter cylinder unit are not installed properly, the appliance does not work and the standby light on the cover of the appliance flashes. If you want to clean the motor protection filter more thoroughly, you can rinse it under a cold tap. The filter is located in the back of the appliance and is able to remove 99. 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. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt. [. . . ] Always remove the batteries of the remote control before you discard and hand in the appliance at an official collection point. 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 (Fig. Guarantee & service If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www. [. . . ]