Philips FC9259 User manual

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ESPAÑOL 15
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ภาษาไทย 75
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Introduction
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 has been incorporating the latest technologies in oor cleaning for over 50 years. This
appliance is the result of close cooperation between our best engineers and a team of ergonomic
specialists from the renowned Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands.
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Filter cylinder unit
AFilter-cleaning handle
BFilter cylinder
CFilter cylinder case
2 Cover release button
3 Release button for lter cylinder unit
4 Cover
5 Motor protection lter
6 Soft rubber rear wheels
7 Hose release button
8 Hose connection opening
9 Cleaning brush
10 Dust bucket
11 Carrying handle
12 On/off button
13 Remote control receiver with standby light
14 Cord rewind button
15 Tri-Active nozzle (specic types only)
16 Parking/storage ridge
17 Rocker switch for carpet/hard oor settings
18 Side brush
19 Tube release button
20 PostureProtect handgrip (specic types only)
21 Tube release button
22 Infrared remote control
23 Control panel (for types without display: with infrared-active and lter-cleaning reminder light)
24 Standard handgrip
25 Flexible hose connection
26 Hose
27 Screw cover strip
28 Accessory holder
29 Accessory holder release levers
30 2-piece/3-piece telescopic tube without PostureProtect handgrip (specic types only)
31 2-piece/3-piece telescopic tube with PostureProtect handgrip (specic types only)
32 HEPA lter cover
33 Release tabs of HEPA lter cover
34 Washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 lter
35 Mains cord and plug
36 Parking slot
37 Small nozzle
38 Brush attachment
39 Crevice tool
40 Storage grip
41 Swivel wheel
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42 Storage slot
43 Type plate
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
Never suck up water or any other liquid. Never suck up ammable 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 mains cord, the plug 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.
Caution
Do not suck up large objects as this may cause the air passage in the tube or hose to become
obstructed.
When you use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum ashes, ne sand, lime, cement dust and similar
substances, the pores of the lter cylinder become clogged. If you notice a strong decrease in
suction power, clean the lter cylinder.
Never use the appliance if the lter cylinder, lter 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 lter cylinder.
Never use the appliance without the motor protection lter. This could damage the motor and
shorten the life of the appliance.
Only use the Philips lter cylinder supplied with the appliance.
The lter cylinder is not waterproof and cannot be cleaned with water, cleaning agents or
ammable substances. Only clean the lter cylinder with the lter-cleaning handle or the cleaning
brush supplied.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
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.
Before use
Batteries for the remote control are supplied with the appliance. Insert the batteries into the
battery compartment before you use the appliance.The batteries last at least 2 years.
1 Use a screwdriver to remove the screw of the battery compartment lid (1) and remove the
battery compartment lid (2) (Fig. 2).
2 Insert two AAA 1.5-volt alkaline batteries into the handle. (Fig. 3)
Note: Make sure that the - and + poles point in the right direction.
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3 Reattach the battery compartment lid (1) and fasten the screw with a screwdriver (2) (Fig. 4).
The appliance is now ready for use.
Preparing for use
Hose
1 Toconnectthehose,pushitrmlyintotheappliance(‘click’)(Fig.5).
2 To disconnect the hose, press the release button (1) and pull the hose out of the appliance
(2) (Fig. 6).
Remote control operation
The control panel has three buttons with which you operate the vacuum cleaner.
Types without display: the infrared-active light ashes when you press a button on the control
panel (Fig. 7).
Types with display: when the lter-cleaning reminder symbol on the display ashes, you have to
clean the lter (Fig. 8).
Types without display: when the lter-cleaning reminder light on the remote control ashes, you
have to clean the lter (Fig. 9).
Specic types only: The control panel has a display that gives information about the suction
power and the battery status. It also tells you when to clean the lter (Fig. 10).
Ergonomic advice
PostureProtect handgrip
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 serious 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. (Fig. 11)
Carrying handle
If you need to carry the appliance, carry it in line with your arm to prevent twisting your wrist.
The carrying handle of the appliance is specially designed for this purpose.
Telescopic tube
1 Attachthetelescopictubetothestandardhandgrip(‘click’)(Fig.12).
2 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
(specictypesonly),pressthetubereleasebutton(1)andpullthetubeoffthestandard
handgrip (Fig. 13).
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’)(Fig.14).
4 Adjust the length of the tube in such a way that the hand holding the standard handgrip is at
hip level (Fig. 15).
Tri-Active nozzle (specic types only)
The Tri-Active nozzle is a multi-purpose nozzle for carpets and hard oors.
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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. 16).
The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to suck up larger particles (Fig. 17).
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 (Fig. 18).
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 (Fig. 19).
Crevice tool, small nozzle and brush attachment
1 Connect the crevice tool (1) or small nozzle (2) with or without brush attachment directly
to the standard handgrip or to the tube (Fig. 20).
Brush attachment
1 To assemble the brush attachment, slide it onto the bottom of the small nozzle
(‘click’)(Fig.21).
2 To disassemble the brush attachment, slide it off the bottom of the small nozzle (Fig. 22).
Accessory holder
1 Slidetheaccessoryholderontothehandgrip(‘click’)(Fig.23).
2 Push the accessories onto the holder. (Fig. 24)
3 Todetachtheaccessoryholder,squeezethereleaseleverstogether(1)andslidethe
accessory holder off the handgrip (2) (Fig. 25).
Using the appliance
1 Pull the cord out of the appliance and put the mains plug in the wall socket.
2 Press the on/off button on top of the appliance to switch on the appliance (Fig. 26).
Tip:To avoid bending your back, press the on/off button with your foot.
The vacuum cleaner starts operating at the highest suction power level.
Specictypesonly:Thetimeronthedisplayshowshowlongyouhavebeenvacuuming.
Duringtherstminute,thetimeisshowninseconds.Aftertherstminute,theclocksymbol
ashesandthetimeisshowninminutes.
3 To switch off the appliance, press the on/off button on top of the appliance or the on/off/
standby button on the control panel (Fig. 27).
Adjusting suction power
1 During vacuuming, you can adjust the suction power level with the – and + buttons on the
control panel.
Specictypesonly:Thedisplayshowsthesetsuctionpowerlevel.
Use maximum suction power to vacuum very dirty carpets and hard oors (Fig. 28).
Use minimum suction power to vacuum curtains, tablecloths etc (Fig. 29).
Use the ECO setting to clean at an energy-efcient suction power level.
Pausing during use
1 If you want to pause for a moment, press the on/off/standby button on the control panel to
switch off the appliance temporarily (Fig. 27).
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Specictypesonly:Thesuctionpowerleveldisappearsfromthedisplay,thetimerstops
counting up the time and after approx. 10 seconds, the display goes out.
2 Insert the ridge on the nozzle into the parking slot to park the tube in a convenient
position (Fig. 30).
3 To ensure stable parking of the telescopic tube, adjust the tube to the shortest length.
4 To continue vacuum cleaning, simply press the on/off/standby button on the control panel
again.
Specictypesonly:Thepreviouslyselectedsuctionpowerlevelappearsonthedisplayagain
and the timer continues to count up the vacuuming time.
Using the lter-cleaning handle to clean the lter cylinder
A clean lter cylinder helps maintain high suction power.
After every vacuuming session, clean the lter cylinder in the way described below.
1 Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2 Keeptheapplianceinhorizontalposition,withallwheelstouchingtheoor.
Alwaysleavethehoseconnectedtotheapplianceduringthelter-cleaningprocesstoprevent
dust from coming out of the appliance.
3 Press the cover release button (1) and open the cover (2) (Fig. 31).
4 Turnthelter-cleaninghandleuntilithasmade6fullcircles(Fig.32).
5 Closethecoverrmly(‘click’).
Reminder to clean the lter cylinder
You have to clean the lter cylinder by turning the lter-cleaning handle after each vacuuming
session. This prevents the lter cylinder from clogging and helps maintain optimal suction power.
If you fail to clean the lter cylinder with the lter-cleaning handle a number of vacuuming sessions
in a row:
the lter-cleaning reminder light ashes for 15 seconds (types without display) (Fig. 9).
the lter-cleaning reminder symbol on the display ashes for 15 seconds (types with
display). (Fig. 8)
Cleaning and maintenance
Usethelter-cleaninghandletocleantheltercylinderaftereveryvacuumingsession.
Cleaning the dust bucket and lter cylinder unit
Always unplug the appliance before you empty the dust bucket.
The dust bucket is not dishwasher-proof.
Empty the dust bucket as soon as the dust level has reached the round disc of the lter cylinder
case.
1 Switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
2 To disconnect the hose, press the release button (1) and pull the hose out of the appliance
(2) (Fig. 6).
3 To unlock the cover, press the cover release button (1). Swing open the cover (2). (Fig. 33)
4 Lift the dust bucket out of the appliance (Fig. 34).
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