Philips FC8188, Manual

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Caution
- When you use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum ashes, fine 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 dustbag, even if it is not full yet (see chapter
‘Replacing/emptying the dustbag’).
- Never use the appliance without the motor protection filter. This damages the motor and
shortens the life of the appliance.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
- This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If
handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to
use based on scientific evidence available today.
Preparing for use
hose
1 To connect the hose, push it into the appliance (1) and turn it clockwise (2) (‘click’) (Fig. 2).
2 To disconnect the hose, turn it anticlockwise and pull it out of the appliance (Fig. 3).
Tube
1 To connect the tube parts to each other, insert the narrow section into the wider section
and turn it a little. (Fig. 4)
2 To connect the tube to the bend of the hose, insert the narrow section into the wider
section and turn it a little (Fig. 5).
- To disconnect the tube or tube parts, pull and turn a little.
- Connect and disconnect the accessories in the same way.
Floor nozzle
The floor nozzle enables you to clean the floor efficiently. You can use the floor nozzle on carpet
with the brush strips folded in or on hard floors (for instance for tiled, parqueted, laminated and
linoleumed flooring) with the brush strips folded out.
1 To connect the floor nozzle to the tube, insert the narrow section into the floor nozzle and
turn a little (Fig. 6).
2 Push the rocker switch on top of the floor nozzle with your foot to make the brush strip for
cleaning hard floors come out of the nozzle housing (Fig. 7)
3 Push the rocker switch on the other side to make the brush strip disappear into the floor
nozzle housing (Fig. 8)
Crevice tool
You can use the crevice tool to clean hard-to-reach places quickly and conveniently.
- You find the crevice tool in the crevice tool compartment of the appliance. (Fig. 9)
- You can connect the crevice tool to the tube or directly to the handgrip of the hose.
1 To connect the crevice tool, insert the tube or handgrip while turning it a little.
using the appliance
Vacuuming
1 Pull the mains cord out of the appliance and put the plug in the wall socket.
2 Press the on/off button on top of the appliance with your foot to switch on the
appliance (Fig. 10).
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