Philips FC8139 Manual page 8

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2 To store accessories in the accessory holder, push them onto the holder (Fig. 10).
Crevice nozzle, small nozzle and small brush
1 Connect the crevice nozzle, small nozzle or small brush to the handgrip of the hose or to
the tube. To do this, insert the handgrip or tube into the accessory while turning a
little. (Fig. 11)
- Use the crevice nozzle to clean narrow corners or hard-to-reach places.
- Use the small nozzle to clean small areas, e.g. the seats of chairs and sofas.
- Use the small brush to clean computers, bookshelves etc.
using the appliance
Vacuum cleaning
1 Pull the cord out of the appliance and insert the mains plug into the wall socket.
2 Press the on/off button on top of the appliance with your foot to switch on
the appliance. (Fig. 12)
Note: If you want to pause for a moment, insert the ridge on the nozzle into the parking slot to park the
tube in a convenient position (Fig. 13).
Note: You can carry the vacuum cleaner by the handle at the front of the appliance (Fig. 14).
adjusting suction power
You can adjust the suction power with:
- the suction power slide on the handgrip (Fig. 15).
- the electronic suction power control on the vacuum cleaner (Fig. 16).
Cleaning and maintenance
1 Switch off and unplug the appliance before you remove and clean any parts.
2 Clean the appliance and its parts with a damp cloth.
Do not clean any part of the vacuum cleaner in the dishwasher.
Cleaning the hEpa exhaust filter
To maintain optimal performance, clean the HEPA filter each time you replace the dustbag.
1 To open the HEPA exhaust filter grille, grab the tabs and pull the grille upwards to remove it
from the appliance (Fig. 17).
2 Remove the HEPA exhaust filter.
3 Rinse the pleated side of the HEPA exhaust filter under a hot slow-running tap.
- Hold the filter in such a way that the pleated side points upwards and the water flows parallel
to the pleats. Hold the filter at an angle so that the water washes away the dirt inside the
pleats (Fig. 18).
- Turn the filter 180° and let the water flow along the pleats in the opposite direction (Fig. 19).
- Continue this process until the filter is clean.
Never clean the HEPA exhaust filter with a brush (Fig. 20).
Note: Cleaning does not restore the original colour of the filter, but does restore its filtration power.
4 Carefully shake the water from the surface of the HEPA exhaust filter. Let the HEPA exhaust
filter dry completely before you put it back into the vacuum cleaner.
5 Place the dry HEPA exhaust filter back into the appliance.