Philips FC9178/01 User manual

FC9179, FC9178

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Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benet
from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.
com/welcome.
Philips incorporates the latest technologies to create products that are
good for the environment in terms of energy consumption as well as
material usage. This product is partly made of bioplastics and recycled
plastics. Parts made of bioplastics are environmentally friendly because they
have been derived from renewable biomass sources. Some parts still need
to be made of conventional plastics, but for these parts Philips tries to use
recycled plastics as much as possible. This production method results in
considerably less waste than the traditional method. For more information
on this and other environmental efforts of Philips, please visit www.
asimpleswitch.com.
The Green Performer’s extremely efcient motor yields a high
performance at a low power consumption.

 Cord rewind button
 Suction power selection wheel (specic types only)
 On/off button
 Dustbag-full indicator
 Hose connection opening
 Hose with swivel connection
 Cover release tab
 Motor protection lter holder
 Removable strip (specic types only)
 Reusable dustbag (specic types only)
 Dustbag holder
 Dustbag
 Rear wheels
 Ergonomic PostureProtect handgrip (specic types only)
 Tube release button
 Tube release button
 Accessory holder release levers
 Accessory holder
 Screw cover strip
 Hose
 Flexible hose connection
 Ergonomic ComfortControl handgrip (specic types only)
 Infrared remote control (specic types only)
 Telescopic tube without PostureProtect handgrip (specic types only)
 Telescopic tube with PostureProtect handgrip (specic types only)
 Tri-Active nozzle
 Rocker switch for carpet/hard oor settings
 Side brush
 Parking/storage ridge
 Small nozzle
 Crevice tool
 Brush attachment
 Hinging top handle
 Exhaust grille
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 Parking slot
 Mains plug
 HEPA 13 washable lter
 Storage grip
 Swivel wheel
 Storage slot
 Type plate

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for
future reference.

- Never suck up water or any other liquid. Never suck up ammable
substances and do not suck up ashes until they are cold.

- 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 qualied persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
- 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.

- When you use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum ashes, ne 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’).
- Never use the appliance without the motor protection lter. This could
damage the motor and shorten the life of the appliance.
- Only use Philips s-bag ` synthetic dustbags or the reusable dustbag
provided (some countries only).
- Noise level: Lc = 78 dB(A)
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This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic
elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientic evidence
available today.
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
1 Take the appliance and its accessories out of the box.
2 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from the appliance.
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Batteries for the remote control are supplied with the appliance. Insert the
batteries into the battery compartment in the ergonomic handgrip before
you use the appliance. The batteries last at least 2 years.
1 Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw of the battery compartment
lid (1) and remove the battery compartment lid (2).
2 Insert two AAA 1.5-volt alkaline batteries into the battery
compartment inside the handle.
Note: Make sure that the - and + poles point in the right direction.
3 Reattach the battery compartment lid (1) and fasten the screw with
a screwdriver (2).


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- The unique ComfortControl handgrip is ergonomically designed to
give you sufcient comfort during vacuum cleaning.
- To gain optimal benet from this handgrip, it is important that you do
not position your second hand on the tube. When you do so, you twist
and bend your back, which could result in back problems.
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
- The unique PostureProtect handgrip is ergonomically designed for 2-
handed use to prevent you from placing your hand on the lower part
of the tube.We recommend that you use the PostureProtect handgrip
to prevent bending your back, but if you do not nd it comfortable to
use, you can remove it. In this case, follow the instructions in section
‘Removing the PostureProtect handgrip’ in chapter ‘Troubleshooting’.
- Do not place your other hand on the tube. You twist and bend your
spine when you do so, which could result in back problems.
- Our ergonomist advises you to adjust the length of the tube so that
the hand holding the standard handgrip is at hip level.
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1 Attach the handgrip to the telescopic tube (‘click’).
2 To disconnect the handgrip from the tube, hold the handgrip with
one hand. With the other hand, hold the telescopic tube and press
the tube release button (1) and pull the tube off the handgrip (2).
Note: This vacuum cleaner has been tted with holes at the end of the
handgrip. These holes may prevent objects from getting stuck or damaged
when you use your vacuum cleaner without the tube or accessories supplied.

1 To connect the hose, push it rmly into the appliance (‘click’).
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2 To disconnect the hose, push the buttons (1) and pull the hose out
of the appliance (2).

1 Adjust the length of the tube in such a way that the exible hose
connection is at hip level.
2 Hold the tube so that the standard handgrip is at hip level.
3 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’).
- To disconnect the nozzle from the tube, press the spring-loaded lock
button and pull the accessory out of the tube.
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1 Slide the accessory holder with accessories onto the handgrip
(‘click’).
2 To detach the accessory holder, squeeze the release levers
together (1) and slide the accessory holder off the handgrip (2).

1 Connect the crevice tool (1) or small nozzle (2) with or
without brush attachment (3) to the tube or directly to the handgrip.

1 To assemble the brush attachment, slide it onto the bottom of the
small nozzle (‘click’).
2 To disassemble the brush attachment, slide it off the bottom of the
small nozzle.
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
The Tri-Active nozzle is a multi-purpose nozzle for carpets and hard oors.
- 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 Use the hard oor setting to clean hard oors (for instance for
tiled, parqueted, laminated and linoleumed ooring): push the rocker
switch on top of the nozzle with your foot to make the brush strip
come out of the housing. At the same time, the wheel is lifted to
prevent scratching and to increase manoeuvrability.
2 Use the carpet setting to clean carpets: push the rocker switch again
to make the brush strip disappear into the nozzle housing. The wheel
is lowered automatically.

- 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. See chapter ‘Replacement’ to replace the batteries.
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
1 Pull the cord out of the appliance and put the mains plug in the wall
socket.
2 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.
3 To switch off the appliance, press the on/off button on top of the
appliance.
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
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
oors.
- Use minimum suction power to vacuum curtains, tablecloths etc.
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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
oors.
- Use minimum suction power to vacuum curtains, tablecloths etc.
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
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
(specic types only).
If your appliance has no remote control, press the on/off button on top of
the appliance to switch off the appliance.
2 Insert the ridge on the nozzle into the parking slot to park the tube
in a convenient position.
3 To ensure stable parking of the telescopic tube, adjust the tube to
the shortest length.
4 To continue vacuum cleaning, simply press the standby button on the
remote control again (specic types only).
If your appliance has no remote control, press the on/off button on top of
the appliance to switch on the appliance.

1 Switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall
socket.
2 Press the cord rewind button to rewind the mains cord.
3 Put the appliance in upright position. To attach the nozzle to the
appliance, insert the ridge on the nozzle into the storage slot.
- To ensure stable parking of the telescopic tube, adjust the tube to the
shortest length.
4 Specic types only: Always put the Tri-Active nozzle in the carpet
setting when you store it. Also prevent the side brushes from
becoming bent.
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
Always unplug the appliance before you replace the disposable dustbag
or empty the reusable dustbag.

- Replace the dustbag as soon as the dustbag-full indicator has changed
colour permanently, i.e. even when the nozzle is not placed on the
oor.
1 Pull the cover upwards to open it.
2 Lift the dustbag holder out of the appliance.
Make sure you hold the dustbag upright when you lift it out of the
appliance.
3 Pull at the cardboard tag to remove the full dustbag from the holder .
,When you do this, the dustbag is sealed automatically.
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4 Slide the cardboard front of the new dustbag into the two grooves of
the dustbag holder as far as possible.
5 Put the dustbag holder back into the vacuum cleaner.
Note: If no dustbag has been inserted, you cannot close the cover.
6 Push the cover downwards to close it.
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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.
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Always unplug the appliance before you clean or replace the lters.

Clean the permanent motor protection lter every time you empty the
reusable dustbag or replace the disposable dustbag.
1 Remove the dustbag holder with the dustbag.
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2 Press the tab at the top of the motor protection lter holder
down to release it (1). Lift the lter holder out of the dustbag
compartment (2).
3 Shake the lter over a dustbin to clean it.
4 Put the clean lter back into the lter holder.
5 Fit the two lugs of the lter holder behind the ridge at the bottom
to ensure that it ts properly at the top (1). Then press the lter
holder home (‘click’) (2).
6 Place the dustbag holder with the dustbag back into the appliance
and close the cover.
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HEPA 13 washable lter is able to remove 99.95% of all particles down to
0.0003mm in size from the outlet air. 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 lter with an original Philips lter of the
correct type (see chapter ‘Ordering accessories’).
Clean the washable HEPA 13 lter every 6 months. You can clean the
washable HEPA 13 lter max. 4 times. Replace the lter after it has been
cleaned 4 times.
Note: Do not clean the HEPA 13 lter in the washing machine, but follow the
procedure below.
1 Hold the release tabs of the HEPA 13 lter to open and remove the
lter cover.
2 Take out the washable HEPA 13 lter.
3 Rinse the pleated side of the HEPA 13 lter under a hot slow-
running tap.
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- Hold the lter in such a way that the pleated side points upwards and
the water ows parallel to the pleats. Hold the lter at an angle so that
the water washes away the dirt inside the pleats.
- Turn the lter 180° and let the water ow along the pleats in opposite
direction.
- Continue this process until the lter is clean.
Never clean the washable lter with a brush.
Note: Cleaning does not restore the original colour of the lter, but does restore
its ltration power.
4 Carefully shake the water from the surface of the lter. Let the lter
dry completely for at least 2 hours before you put it back into the
vacuum cleaner.
5 Put the dry lter back into the appliance.
6 Reattach the top of the lter cover and then close the cover (‘click’)
(2).
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
For purchasing dustbags, lters or other accessories for this appliance,
please visit www.philips.com, consult the worldwide guarantee leaet or
contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country.

- Philips Classic s-bag ` synthetic dustbags are available under type
number FC8021.
- Philips Clinic s-bag ` high ltration synthetic dustbags are available
under type number FC8022.
- Philips Anti-odour s-bag ` synthetic dustbags are available under type
number FC8023.
- Reusable dustbags (some countries only) are available under code
number 4322 004 93290.
Note: Please visit www.s-bag.com for more information about the s-bag.

- HEPA 13 washable lters are available under code number 4322 004
93350.
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- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
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- Batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment. Always
remove the batteries before discarding the appliance or handing it
in at an ofcial collection point. Dispose of the batteries at an ofcial
collection point for batteries.
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1 Replace the batteries when the ‘infrared active light’ does not light
up when you press any button.
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2 Use a screwdriver to remove the screw of the battery compartment
lid (1) and remove the battery compartment lid (2).
3 Insert two new AAA 1.5-volt alkaline batteries into the handle.
Note: Make sure that the - and + poles point in the right direction.
4 Reattach the battery compartment lid (1) and fasten the screw with
a screwdriver (2).
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If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit
the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer
Care Centre in your country (you nd its phone number in the worldwide
guarantee leaet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go
to your local Philips dealer.
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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.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The suction power is
insufcient. You have selected a low suction power setting. Select a higher suction power setting.
The motor protection lter is
dirty. Clean the motor protection lter.
The HEPA 13 lter is dirty. Clean or replace the HEPA 13 lter.
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