Philips FC9108 User manual

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Important
◗Only use Philips s-bag`double-layer paper dustbags (type
FC8021).
◗Check if the dustbag has been placed correctly.
◗Never use the vacuum cleaner to suck up water or any other
liquid. Never suck up ashes until they are cold.
◗When the vacuum cleaner is used to suck up fine dust, the pores
of the dustbag may become clogged, causing the passage of air
through the dustbag to become obstructed.As a result, the
dustbag-full indicator will indicate that the dustbag needs to be
replaced, even though the dustbag is not full at all.
◗Never use the appliance without the Motor Protection Filter.This
could damage the motor and shorten the life of the appliance.
General description
1 On/Off button
2 Cordwinder button
3 Opening dustcover
4 Clean comfort cassette
5 Hinging handle
6 Opening filtercover
7 Swivel opening
8 Front grip
9 Dustbag full indicator
10 Power Slide
11 Rearwheels
12 Castor wheel
13 Park position
14 Storage position
15 Accessory bridge
16 Small nozzle
17 Crevice tool
18 Small brush
19 Button coupling
20 Reach & Clean nozzle
21 Brush indications
22 Turning switch mechanism hard/soft floors
23 Parking ridge
24 Plug
25 Triple motor inlet filter
26 Type plate
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Connecting accessories
Hose
C1To connect the hose, push it firmly into the appliance (you will
hear a click).
C2To disconnect the hose, push the buttons on the swivel and
pull the hose out of the appliance.
Tube
Button coupling
C◗Connect the tube to the handgrip by pressing the spring-loaded
lock button on the handgrip and inserting the handgrip into the
tube. Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the opening in the
tube ("click").
C◗To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, press the spring-loaded
lock button and pull the handgrip out of the tube.
◗Use the same method to connect and disconnect the other
accessories.
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Telescopic tube
1Connect the tube to the handgrip ("click").
C2Adjust the tube to the length you find most comfortable during
vacuum cleaning.
Reach & Clean nozzle
C◗The Reach & Clean nozzle can be used on either carpets or hard
floors.The nozzle can be put in 4 different positions, allowing you
to also vacuum clean hard-to-reach places in an easy way.The
nozzle can be turned 360 degrees clockwise as well as anti-
clockwise.
C◗To adjust the nozzle to the type of floor and the area to be
cleaned, put your foot on the indicated positions and then turn
the tube until the nozzle is in the required position.
C1With the nozzle positioned breadthwise and the brush strip
folded out, you can clean large hard floor areas.Turn the nozzle
until the brush strip pops out of the nozzle housing and the
nozzle is positioned breadthwise.
C2With the nozzle positioned lengthwise and the brush strip
folded out, you can vacuum clean small hard floor areas.Turn
the nozzle 90 degrees clockwise until it is positioned
lengthwise with the brush strip still folded out of the nozzle
housing.
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C3With the nozzle positioned breadthwise and the brush strip
folded in, you can vacuum clean large soft floor areas.Turn the
nozzle 90 degrees clockwise again to position the nozzle
breadthwise and to make the brush strip disappear into the
nozzle housing.
C4With the nozzle positioned lengthwise and the brush strip
folded in, you can vacuum clean small soft floor areas.Turn the
nozzle 90 degrees clockwise again until it is positioned
lengthwise with the brush strip still folded in.
Crevice tool, small nozzle and small brush
C1Connect the crevice tool, the small nozzle or the small brush
directly to the handgrip or to the tube.
Accessory holder
C1The accessory holder can simply be snapped onto the
handgrip.
◗There are two ways to store accessories in the accessory holder.
C◗The crevice tool and small nozzle can be stored in the accessory
holder by pushing them into the holder.To detach them, pull them
out of the holder.
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C◗Please be aware of the way in which the small nozzle must be
placed in the accessory holder.
C◗Instead of the small nozzle, the small brush can be stored in the
accessory holder by pushing it into the holder.To detach it, pull it
out of the holder.
Vacuum cleaning
C1Pull the cord out of the appliance and put the mains plug in the
wall socket.
C2Switch the appliance on by pushing the on/off button on top of
the appliance with your foot.
C3To carry the appliance, put the handle in upright position and
lift the appliance by the handle.
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Adjusting suction power
◗You can adjust the suction power while vacuum cleaning.
C1Use the slide control on top of the appliance.
C2Set the slide control to MAX for maximum suction power.
Use maximum suction power for vacuum cleaning very dirty carpets
and hard floors.
3Set the slide control to MIN for minimal suction power.
Use minimum power for vacuum cleaning curtains, table carpets, etc.
Storing the vacuum cleaner
1Switch the appliance off.
2Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
C3Rewind the mains cord by pressing the cord rewind button.
C4Put the appliance in upright position and attach the nozzle to
the appliance by inserting the ridge on the nozzle in the slot.
Replacing the dustbag
C1Replace the dustbag as soon as the dustbag-full indicator
changes colour (even when the nozzle is not placed on the
floor).
2Switch the appliance off.
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C3Open the cover.
C4Lift the dustbag holder out of the appliance.
Make sure you hold the dustbag upright when lifting it out of the
appliance.
C5Remove the full dustbag from the holder by pulling the
cardboard tag.
When you do this, the dustbag will be automatically sealed.
C6Slide the cardboard tag of the new dustbag into the two
grooves of the dustbag holder as far as possible. Re-insert the
dustbag holder into the vacuum cleaner.
You cannot close the cover if no dustbag has been inserted.
Cleaning and replacing filters
Motor Protection Filter
Every time you replace the dustbag, clean the Permanent Motor
Protection Filter.
1Remove the dustbag holder with the dustbag.
C2Take the Motor Protection Filter holder out of the appliance
and clean the filter by shaking it over a dustbin.
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C3Press the filter holder with the clean filter firmly into place to
ensure that it fits properly at the bottom.
4Place the dustbag holder with the dustbag back into the
appliance.
Motor Outlet Filter
The AFS Micro Filter at the back of this appliance will filter a large part
of the smallest particles from the exhaust air by means of its
electrostatically charged fibres.
1Replace the AFS Micro Filter once a year.
C2Open the filter grille.
C3Remove the old filter.
4Insert the new filter into the appliance.
C5Close the filter grille and push the left and right bottom
corners until they click home.
Ordering dustbags and filters
Philips s-bag`paper dustbags are available under type number
FC8021.
AFS Micro Filters are available under type number FC8030.
If you have any difficulties obtaining dustbags, filters or other accessories
for this appliance, please contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in
your country or consult the worldwide guarantee leaflet.
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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.
Solving problems
◗The suction power is insufficient:
1Check if the suction power control is in the required position
(see the section on vacuum cleaning - adjusting suction power).
2Check if the dustbag is full. If necessary, replace the dustbag.
3Check if the filters need to be replaced.
4Check if the nozzle, tube or hose is blocked up.
C5To remove the obstruction, disconnect the blocked-up item
and connect it (as far as possible) in reverse position. Switch
the vacuum cleaner on to make the airflow suck the
obstructing material out of the blocked-up item.
Information & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips
Web site at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care
Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in
your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service
Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
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