Philips Performer User manual

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Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future
reference.
◗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 cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
◗If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre
authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
◗Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
◗Never suck up water or any other liquid. Never suck up flammable substances and do not
suck up ashes until they are cold.
◗Do not point the hose at the eyes or ears nor put it in your mouth when the vacuum
cleaner is switched on and the hose is connected to the vacuum cleaner.
◗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 (see chapter 'Replacing the dustbag').
◗Never use the appliance without the Motor Protection Filter.This could damage the motor
and shorten the life of the appliance.
◗Only use Philips s-bag`double-layer paper dustbags.
◗The translucent display panel is made of recyclable polycarbonate (>PC/ABS<).
Preparing for use
Connecting accessories
Hose
1To connect the hose, push it firmly into the appliance ('click') (fig. 1).
2To disconnect the hose, push the buttons and pull the hose out of the appliance (fig. 2).
Telescopic tube
1Connect 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') (fig. 3).
2To 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 nozzles.
3Adjust the tube to the length you find most comfortable during vacuum cleaning (fig. 4).
Tri-Active nozzle
◗The Tri-Active nozzle is a multi-purpose nozzle for carpets and hard floors (fig. 5).
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 (fig. 6).
Hard floor setting:
1Push 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 will be lifted to prevent scratching and to
increase manoeuvrability (fig. 7).
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Carpet setting:
2Push the rocker switch again to make the brush strip disappear into the nozzle housing.The
wheel will be lowered automatically (fig. 8).
Crevice tool, small nozzle (specific types only) and small brush
1Connect the crevice tool (1), the small nozzle (2) or the small brush (3) directly to the
handgrip or to the tube (fig. 9).
Accessory holder
◗The accessory holder can be snapped onto the handgrip (fig. 10).
The accessories can be stored in the accessory holder by pushing them into the holder.To detach
the accessories, pull them out of the holder.
You can store two accessories at a time in the accessory holder:
◗Crevice tool and small nozzle (fig. 11).
Please note the way in which the small nozzle must be placed in the accessory holder.
◗Crevice tool and small brush (fig. 12).
Using the appliance
1Pull the cord out of the appliance and put the mains plug in the wall socket.
2Switch the appliance on by pressing the on/off button on top of the appliance with your foot
(fig. 13).
◗During vacuum cleaning you can adjust the suction power by means of the knob on top of
the appliance (fig. 14).
- Use maximum suction power for vacuum cleaning very dirty carpets and hard floors.
- Use minimum suction power for vacuum cleaning curtains, table carpets, etc.
◗If you want to pause for a moment, you can park the tube in a convenient position by
inserting the ridge on the nozzle into the parking slot (fig. 15).
Storage
1Switch the appliance off and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
2Rewind the mains cord by pressing the cord rewind button (fig. 16).
3You can put the appliance in upright position and attach the nozzle to the appliance by
inserting the ridge on the nozzle into the slot (fig. 17).
4Always put the Tri-Active nozzle in the carpet setting when you store it and prevent the side
brushes from becoming bent (fig. 8).
Replacing the dustbag
Always unplug the appliance before replacing the 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 floor (fig. 18).
1Open the cover by pulling it upwards (fig. 19).
2Lift the dustbag holder out of the appliance (fig. 20).
Make sure you hold the dustbag upright when lifting it out of the appliance.
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3Remove the full dustbag from the holder by pulling at the cardboard tag (fig. 21).
When you do this, the dustbag will be sealed automatically.
4Slide the cardboard front of the new dustbag into the two grooves of the dustbag holder as
far as possible (fig. 22).
5Re-insert the dustbag holder into the vacuum cleaner.
You cannot close the cover if no dustbag has been inserted.
Cleaning and maintenance of filters
Always unplug the appliance before replacing the filters.
Motor Protection Filter
Clean the Permanent Motor Protection Filter every time you replace the dustbag.
1Remove the dustbag holder with the dustbag (fig. 20).
2Press the filter holder release tab and take the Motor Protection Filter holder out of the
appliance. Clean the filter by shaking it over a dustbin (fig. 23).
3Put the clean filter back into the filter holder. Fit the two lugs of the filter holder behind the
ridge at the bottom to ensure that it fits properly at the top and press the filter holder home
('click') (fig. 24).
4Place the dustbag holder with the dustbag back into the appliance.
Super and Ultra Clean Air HEPA Filter
This appliance is equipped with either the Super Clean Air HEPA Fillter or the Ultra Clean Air HEPA
Filter.These filters are located in the back of the appliance and are able to remove 99.5% and 99.9%,
respectively, of all particles down to 0.0003 mm 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.
Replace the HEPA Filter every six months.
1Open the filter grille (fig. 25).
2Remove the old filter (fig. 26).
3Insert the new filter into the appliance.
4Close the filter grille and push the bottom corners until they snap home (fig. 27).
Ordering accessories
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.
Ordering dustbags
- Philips Classic s-bag`paper dustbags are available under type number FC8021.
- Philips Clinic s-bag`high filtration dustbags are available under type number FC8022.
- Philips Anti-odour s-bag`paper dustbags are available under type number FC8023.
- Philips Long Performance s-bag`dustbags for extra long cleaning performance are available
under type number FC8024.
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Ordering filters
- Super Clean Air Filters are available under type number FC8030.
- Super Clean Air HEPA Filters are available under type number FC8031.
- Ultra Clean Air HEPA Filters are available under service number 4322 004 92980.
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website 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.
Troubleshooting guide
1The suction power is insufficient.
◗Check if the dustbag is full. If necessary, replace the dustbag.
◗Check if the filters need to be replaced. If necessary, replace the filters.
◗Check if the suction power knob is in maximum position.
◗Check if the nozzle, tube or hose is blocked up.To remove the obstruction, disconnect the
blocked-up item and connect it (as far as possible) the other way around. Switch the vacuum
cleaner on to force the air through the blocked-up item in opposite direction (fig. 28).
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