Philips FC8918 User manual

Category
Vacuum cleaners
Type
User manual
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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.
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 Cover
 Cover release tab
 Motor protection lter
 Dustbag holder
 Dustbag
 Hose connection opening
 Dustbag-full indicator
 Top handle
 Suction power selection wheel
 On/off button
 Cord rewind button
 Handgrip with hose (specic types only)
 Suction power control slide (specic types only)
 Hard-oor nozzle (specic types only)
 Tri-Active nozzle (specic types only)
 Parking/storage ridge
 Side brush
 Rocker switch for carpet/hard oor settings
 Combination nozzle (specic types only)
 Rocker switch for carpet/hard oor settings
 Mini turbo brush (specic types only)
 Crevice tool
 Small nozzle
 Small brush (specic types only)
 Telescopic tube with button connection (specic types only)
 Accessory clip
 Telescopic tube (specic types only)
 Filter grille
 Washable HEPA 12 lter
 Parking slot
 Mains cord with plug
 Handgrip
 Swivel wheel
 Storage slot
 Type plate
 Rear wheels
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Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for
future reference.
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- Never suck up water or any other liquid. Never suck up ammable
substances and do not suck up ashes until they are cold.
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- 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.
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- 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).
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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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1 To connect the hose, push it rmly into the appliance (‘click’). Make
sure the recess in the hose connector ts exactly on the projection
on the housing of the appliance.
2 To disconnect the hose, press the buttons (1) and pull the hose out
of the appliance (2).
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1 To connect the telescopic tube to the handgrip:
- Telescopic tube with conical connection (specic types only): Insert the
handgrip into the telescopic tube and turn a little.
- Telescopic tube with button connection (specic types only): Press the
spring-loaded lock button on the handgrip and insert the handgrip into
the telescopic tube. Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the opening
in the tube (‘click’).
2 To disconnect the telescopic tube from the handgrip:
- Telescopic tube with conical connection (specic types only): Pull the
handgrip out of the telescopic tube while turning it a little.
- Telescopic tube with button connection (specic types only): Press the
spring-loaded lock button and pull the handgrip out of the tube.
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3 Adjust the telescopic tube to the length you nd most comfortable
during vacuuming.
Hold the collar with one hand and pull the tube part above the collar
upwards or push it downwards with the other hand.
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1 To connect the tube to one of the accessories:
- Telescopic tube with conical connection (specic types only): Insert the
telescopic tube into the accessory while turning it a little.
- Telescopic tube with button connection (specic types only): Press the
spring-loaded lock button on the telescopic tube and insert the tube
into the accessory. Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the opening in
the accessory (‘click’).
2 To disconnect the telescopic tube from one of the accessories:
- Telescopic tube with conical connection (specic types only): Pull the
telescopic tube out of the accessory while turning it a little.
- Telescopic tube with button connection (specic types only): Press the
spring-loaded lock button and pull the tube out of the accessory.
Tip: The small nozzle, crevice tool and small brush (specic types only) can also
be connected to the handgrip of the hose.
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1 Insert the crevice tool and the small nozzle into the clip.
2 Snap the accessory clip onto the tube.
3 Pull the accessory clip from the tube to remove it.
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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.
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- 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 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.
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The combination nozzle can be used on either carpets or hard oors.
1 To clean hard oors, push the rocker switch on top of the nozzle
with your foot.
, The brush strip for cleaning hard oors comes out of the nozzle
housing.
2 To clean carpets, push the rocker switch again.
, The brush strip disappears into the nozzle housing.
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- The hard-oor nozzle is designed for gentle cleaning of hard oors.
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The mini turbo brush is specially designed for effectively picking up animal
hairs and uff from furniture and mattresses. The unique brush inside the
mini turbo brush loosens the hair from the fabric. Then the hair is picked
up by the vacuum cleaner.
The mini turbo brush can be attached to the handgrip of the hose or to
the telescopic tube.
1 To attach the mini turbo brush, insert it into the handgrip or the
telescopic tube and turn a little.
2 To detach the mini turbo brush, pull it out of the handgrip or the
telescopic tube while turning it a little.
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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.
Tip: To avoid bending your back, press the on/off button with your foot.
3 If you want to park the tube for a moment during vacuum cleaning,
insert the ridge on the nozzle into the parking slot.
4 To ensure stable parking of the telescopic tube, adjust the tube to
the shortest length.
5 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.
2 Specic types only: You can also adjust the suction power with the
suction power slide on the handgrip.
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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 Specic types only: Always put the Tri-Active nozzle in the carpet
setting when you store it. This prevents the side brushes from
becoming bent.
4 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 storage of the telescopic tube, adjust the tube to the
shortest length.
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Always unplug the appliance before you replace the disposable dustbag
or empty the reusable dustbag.
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- 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 (‘click’).
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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.
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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.
3 Pull the top of the motor protection lter holder towards you (1)
and lift the lter holder out of the dustbag compartment (2).
4 Shake the lter over a dustbin to clean it.
5 Put the clean lter back into the lter holder.
6 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).
7 Place the dustbag holder with the dustbag back into the appliance
and close the cover.
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The washable HEPA 12 lter is able to remove 99.5% 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 12 lter every 6 months. You can clean the
washable HEPA 12 lter max. 4 times. Replace the lter after it has been
cleaned 4 times.
1 To open the HEPA lter grille, grab the tabs and pull it upwards.
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2 Take the HEPA 12 lter out of the appliance.
3 Rinse the pleated side of the HEPA 12 lter under a hot slow-
running tap.
- 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 at least 2 hours before you put it back into the vacuum cleaner.
Note: Make sure that the lter is completely dry before you put it back into
the appliance.
5 Put the lter back into the appliance.
Note: Make sure that the two lugs of the HEPA lter point downwards.
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6 To close the HEPA lter grille, rst align the top of the grille with the
appliance (1). Then press the tabs downwards until the grille locks
into place (2) (‘click’).
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To clean the brush inside the mini turbo brush, follow the steps below:
1 Turn the mini turbo brush upside down.
2 To unlock the mini turbo brush, turn the ring anticlockwise (1) and
pull it towards you (2).
3 Separate the two housing halves.
4 Remove the hairs and dirt entangled around the brush.
Do not detach the brush and the parts inside the mini turbo brush.
5 Slide the three ridges of the bottom part into the three slots of the
top part.
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6 Lower the bottom part onto the top part to close the turbo brush.
7 To lock the mini turbo brush, slide the ring towards the housing (1)
and turn it clockwise to x it (2).
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To purchase 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.
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- 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 93370.
Note: Please visit www.s-bag.com for more information about the s-bag.
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- Washable HEPA 12 lters are available under type number FC8044.
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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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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.
1 The suction power is insufcient.
A Check if the dustbag is full.
If necessary, replace the disposable dustbag or empty the reusable dustbag
(some countries only).
B Check if the lters need to be cleaned or replaced.
If necessary, clean or replace the lters.
C Check if the suction power selection wheel is in maximum position.
D 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 on the
vacuum cleaner to force the air through the blocked-up item in
opposite direction.
2 Specic types only: hairs are entangled around the brush inside the
mini turbo brush.
A Clean the mini turbo brush. See chapter ‘Cleaning’, section ‘Cleaning the
mini turbo brush’.
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Philips FC8918 User manual

Category
Vacuum cleaners
Type
User manual

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