Philips HR8378/07 User manual

City line reach & clean

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DEUTSCH 14
FRANÇAIS 24
NEDERLANDS 34
ESPAÑOL 44
ITALIANO 54
PORTUGUÊS 64
NORSK 74
SVENSKA 84
SUOMI 94
DANSK 104
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TÜRKÇE 124
CITY LINE REACH & CLEAN
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Important
◗Only use Philips s-bag`double-layer paper dustbags (FC 8021) or
Philips Sydney+ double-layer paper dustbags (type HR 6999).
◗Check if the dustbag has been placed correctly.
◗Never use the vacuum cleaner to suck up water or any other
liquid.Never pick 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.
◗The infrared remote control on the handgrip contains electronic
components (specific types only).
To avoid defects, never clean this part with water.
Connecting accessories
C◗To connect the hose to the appliance,push it into the appliance
and turn it clockwise.
To disconnect the hose from the appliance,turn it anticlockwise and
pull it out of the appliance.
Button coupling orActive coupling (specific types only)
C1Connect 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").
◗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.
Telescopic tube
C◗Adjust the tube to the length you find most comfortable during
vacuum cleaning.
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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.
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.
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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 nozzle,brush nozzle and small nozzle
The crevice nozzle can be used either for cleaning narrow corners or
hard-to-reach places.
C1Lift the handle on the vacuum cleaner to gain access to the
accessory storage compartment.
2Connect the crevice nozzle to the tube or directly to the
handgrip.
C3The brush nozzle can be used for cleaning computers,
bookshelves etc.
C4The small nozzle can be used for vacuum cleaning small areas,
e.g.the seats of chairs and sofas.
Vacuum cleaning
C1Pull the cord out of the appliance and put the mains plug in the
wall socket.
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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.
Adjusting suction power
You can adjust the suction power during vacuum cleaning:
C1Adjust the suction power by means of the electronic suction
power control (specific types only).
Infrared remote control (specific types only)
C1Place the batteries in the battery compartment.
Make sure the - and + poles are pointing in the right direction.
C2With the infrared remote control you can set the suction
power to one of 5 different suction power settings.When you
switch the appliance on,it will always start running at the
highest suction power setting.
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C3By pushing the - button,you will reduce the suction power by
one setting.
C4By pushing the + button,you will increase the suction power
by one setting.
C5Push the standby button to temporarily switch the vacuum
cleaner off,for instance when you have to move some
furniture.
6To continue vacuum cleaning,simply press the - button or the
+ button.The appliance will start operating at the previously
selected suction power setting again.
Storage
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 lower tube
to the appliance by means of the clip.
◗The height of the clip can be adjusted by sliding it along the tube.
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Replacing the dustbag
◗Replace the dustbag as soon as the "dustbag-full indicator" changes
colour (when the nozzle is not placed on the floor).
1Switch the appliance off.
C2Open the cover.
C3Push the dustbag holder backwards.
C4Remove the full dustbag from the holder by pulling the
cardboard tag.
When you do this,the dustbag will be automatically sealed.
C5Slide the cardboard front of the new dustbag into the two
grooves of the dustbag holder.Press it down as far as possible.
C6Pull the dustbag holder forwards (you will hear a click).
You cannot close the cover if no dustbag has been inserted.
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Replacing filters
Motor Protection Filter
1Replace the Motor Protection Filter when you insert the first
of a new set of dustbags or once a year.
C2Insert the filter into the appliance with the white side facing
upwards.
AFS Micro Filter
The AFS Micro Filter in this appliance will remove a large part of the
smallest particles from the exhaust air by means of its electrostatically
charged fibres.
C1Replace theAFS Micro Filter when you insert the first of a new
set of dustbags or once a year.
C2Place the sides and the bottom edge of the new filter properly
behind the ridges of the holder.
3Make sure the filter has been properly inserted into the holder
before you close the filter holder.
HEPAFilter (specific types only)
Some appliances are equipped with an HEPA Filter.This filter not only
removes household dust,but also harmful microscopic vermin.
1Replace the HEPA Filter at least once a year.
C2Open the filter grille.
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