EasyClean FC8732 - Vacuum Cleaner PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Bagless Canister Vacuum Cleaner
Brand	Philips
Model	EasyClean FC8732
Dust Collection	Dust bucket with filter cylinder
Filtration System	Motor Protection Filter + Super Clean Air Filter (or HEPA)
HEPA Filter	Super Clean Air HEPA Filter (specific types only)
Nozzle Type	Tri-Active multi-purpose nozzle (carpet/hard floor)
Alternative Nozzle	Combination nozzle (specific types)
Tube Type	Telescopic tube with adjustable length
Accessories Included	Crevice tool, small brush, small nozzle (specific types)
Accessory Storage	Accessory holder (on handgrip) or clip (on tube)
Suction Power Control	Variable knob on main body
Cord Rewind	Yes, with button
Parking Feature	Parking slot on nozzle for tube
Filter Cylinder Cleaning	Weekly brushing with supplied brush
Motor Protection Filter Cleaning	Yearly (tap or rinse)
Super Clean Air Filter Replacement	Every 6 months
HEPA Filter Replacement	Every 6 months (if applicable)
Washable Parts	Dust bucket, filter cylinder case (water only)
Safety Features	Cannot be used without filter; do not suck liquids
Power Supply	Mains plug (voltage not specified)

Frequently Asked Questions - EasyClean FC8732 PHILIPS

How do I empty the dust bucket?

Disconnect the hose. Pull the dust bucket retainer downward to release the bucket. Lift the bucket out, hold over a dustbin, and lift out the filter cylinder case. Empty the bucket. Clean with cold water and washing-up liquid if needed. Reinsert the filter cylinder case and attach the bucket back.

How often should I clean the filter cylinder?

The filter cylinder should be cleaned every week. Use the supplied brush to brush from top to bottom along the ribs. Do not use other brushes as they may damage it.

How do I clean the Motor Protection Filter?

Clean the Motor Protection Filter once a year. Remove it from the appliance and tap dust out. If very dirty, rinse with cold tap water. Do not use washing-up liquid or other cleaning agents. Press firmly back into place.

How do I replace the Super Clean Air Filter?

Replace the Super Clean Air Filter every six months. Open the filter grille at the back, remove the filter holder, open it, take out the old filter, place a new one, close the holder, and replace it in the appliance. Close the grille until you hear a click.

What is the difference between Tri-Active and combination nozzle?

The Tri-Active nozzle is a multi-purpose nozzle with side brushes and a front opening for larger particles. It has a rocker switch for hard floor (brush strip out) or carpet (brush strip in) settings. The combination nozzle also has a rocker switch for brush strip folding but lacks side brushes and front opening.

How do I connect the hose and telescopic tube?

To connect the hose, insert the hose fastening hook into the opening and push the hose connector downward until it clicks. For the tube, press the spring-loaded lock button on the handgrip, insert into the tube, and release. Adjust tube length by sliding the slide downward and pulling or pushing the upper part.

What should I do if suction power is low?

Check if the suction power knob is set to maximum. Clean the filter cylinder and other filters if dirty. Also check the nozzle, tube, or hose for blockages. To clear a blockage, disconnect the item and connect it backward, then turn on the vacuum to force air through in reverse.

Can I wash the filter cylinder with soap?

No, do not use soap, washing-up liquid, or any detergent to clean the filter cylinder. Wash it thoroughly with only water if needed. Let it dry completely before reinserting.

How do I store the vacuum cleaner?

Switch off and unplug. Press the cord rewind button to retract the cord. Insert the ridge on the nozzle into the parking slot to attach the nozzle. Store in horizontal position with all wheels touching the floor. For Tri-Active nozzle, set it to carpet setting to prevent bending of side brushes.

How do I rewind the cord?

Press the cord rewind button (labeled 14 in the manual) on the appliance. The cord will automatically retract. Ensure you hold the plug to guide it safely.

USER MANUAL EasyClean FC8732 PHILIPS

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General description (Fig. 1)

1 Filter cylinder 2 Filter cylinder case 3 Hose connection opening 4 Dust bucket handle 5 Dust bucket 6 Filter cylinder lock 7 Motor Protection Filter 8 Suction power knob 9 Top handle 10 On/off button 11 Rear wheel 12 Cleaning brush 13 Hinged dust bucket retainer 14 Cord rewind button 15 Hose connector 16 Hose connector release buttons 17 Hose fastening hook 18 Hose with handgrip 19 Accessory holder (specific types only) 20 Accessory clip (specific types only) 21 Telescopic tube 22 Small brush 23 Small nozzle (specific types only) 24 Crevice tool

25 Combination nozzle (specific types only)

26 Rocker switch

27 Parking ridge

28 Tri-Active nozzle (specific types only)

29 Side brush

30 Filter grille

31 Super Clean Air Filter (specific types only)

32 Mains plug

33 Parking slot

34 Super Clean Air HEPA Filter (specific types only)

35 Swivel wheel

36 Type plate

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it 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 is damaged, you must have it 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, 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.

- Do not suck up large objects as this may cause the air passage in the tube or hose to become obstructed.

• Never use the appliance without the Motor Protection Filter. This could damage the motor and shorten the life of the appliance.
• Only use the Philips filter cylinder supplied with 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

Connecting accessories

Hose

1 To connect the hose, insert the hose fastening hook into the opening (1) and then push the hose connector downwards ('click') (2) (Fig. 2). 2 To disconnect the hose, press the release buttons (1) and pull the hose connector out of the hose connection opening (2). (Fig. 3)

Telescopic tube

1 To connect the tube to the handgrip of the hose, press the spring-loaded lock button on the handgrip and insert the handgrip into the tube. Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the opening in the tube ('click') (Fig. 4). 2 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 nozzles.

3 Adjust the tube to the length you find most comfortable during vacuum cleaning. Push the slide downwards (1) with one hand and pull the upper part of the tube upwards or push it downwards (2) with the other hand (Fig. 5).

Tri-Active nozzle (specific types only)

The Tri-Active nozzle is a multi-purpose nozzle for carpets and hard floors. - 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 (Fig. 6). - The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to suck up larger particles (Fig. 7).

1 Hard floor setting: 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 (Fig. 8).

2 Carpet setting: push the rocker switch again to make the brush strip disappear into the nozzle housing. The wheel is lowered automatically (Fig. 9).

Combination nozzle (specific types only)

You can use the combination nozzle on carpets (with the brush strips folded in) or on hard floors (with the brush strips folded out).

1 To clean hard floors, push the rocker switch on top of the combination nozzle with your foot. The brush strips come out of the nozzle housing. 2 To clean carpets, push the rocker switch again to make the brush strips disappear into the nozzle housing again.

Crevice tool, small nozzle (specific types only) and small brush

- You can connect the crevice tool (1), the small nozzle (2) or the small brush (3) directly to the handgrip or to the tube (Fig. 10).

Accessory holder (specific types only)

• The accessory holder can simply be snapped onto the handgrip (Fig. 11). You can store accessories 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. 12). Please note the way in which the small nozzle must be placed in the accessory holder.
• Crevice tool and small brush (Fig. 13).

Accessory clip (specific types only)

The accessory clip can simply be snapped onto the tube.

- You can snap the crevice tool and the small nozzle (specific types only) onto the clip (Fig. 14).

Using the appliance

Pull the cord out of the appliance and put the mains plug in the wall socket.

2 Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance (Fig. 15).

• During vacuuming, you can adjust the suction power with the suction power knob (Fig. 16).
• Use maximum suction power to vacuum very dirty carpets and hard floors.
• Use minimum suction power to vacuum curtains, table carpets, etc.
• 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. 17).

Cleaning and maintenance

Do not clean any parts of the appliance in the dishwasher.

Always switch off the appliance and unplug it before you remove and clean any parts.

Emptying the dust bucket

- Empty the dust bucket as soon as the dust level has reached the round disc of the filter cylinder case (Fig. 18).

Disconnect the hose from the appliance. 2. Pull the dust bucket retainer downwards to release the dust bucket (Fig. 19). 3. Grab the dust bucket handle and lift the dust bucket out of the appliance (Fig. 20). 4. Hold the dust bucket over a dustbin and lift the filter cylinder case out of it. (Fig. 21) Empty the dust bucket into the dustbin (Fig. 22).

You can clean the dust bucket with cold tap water and some washing-up liquid.

6. Put the filter cylinder case back into the dust bucket and put the bucket back into the appliance.

Make sure you have inserted the filter cylinder into the filter cylinder case, otherwise it is not possible to close the dust bucket retainer.

Cleaning and maintenance of filters

Filter cylinder

Clean the filter cylinder every week.

1. Remove the dust bucket from the appliance, unlock the filter cylinder lock (1) and lift the filter cylinder out of the filter cylinder case (2) (Fig. 23). 2. Clean the filter cylinder with the brush supplied. Brush from the top of the filter cylinder downwards along the ribs (Fig. 24).

Only use the brush supplied! Other brushes may damage the filter cylinder.

3. Remove the filter cylinder case from the dust bucket. 4. If there is any dirt on the inside of the filter cylinder case, empty the case over a dustbin. 5. If necessary, clean the filter cylinder case with cold tap water and some washing-up liquid (Fig. 25). 6. If you want to wash the filter cylinder, wash it thoroughly with only water.

Do not use any soap, washing-up liquid or other detergent to clean the filter cylinder. Let the filter cylinder dry completely before you reinsert it into the case.

7. Unlock the filter cylinder lock and put the filter cylinder back into the filter cylinder case. 8. Put the filter cylinder case back into the dust bucket and put the dust bucket back into the appliance.

Motor Protection Filter

Clean the Motor Protection Filter once a year.

1 Take the Motor Protection Filter out of the appliance (Fig. 26). 2 Tap the dust out of the filter over a dustbin.

If the Motor Protection Filter is very dirty, you can also rinse it with cold tap water.

Do not use washing-up liquid or any other cleaning agent to clean the Motor Protection Filter! 3 Press the clean Motor Protection Filter firmly back into the filter compartment to ensure that it is properly placed. (Fig. 27)

Super Clean Air Filter (specific types only)

The Super Clean Air Filter located in the back of the appliance has electrostatically charged fibres.

These fibres filter a large part of the smaller particles from the exhaust air.

Replace the Super Clean Air Filter every six months.

1 Open the filter grille (Fig. 28). 2 Remove the filter holder (Fig. 29). 3 Open the filter holder and remove the old filter (Fig. 30). 4 Place the new filter in the filter holder and close the holder ('click') (Fig. 31). 5 Put the filter holder back into the appliance (Fig. 32). 6 Close the filter grille ('click') (Fig. 33).

Super Clean Air HEPA Filter (specific types only)

Instead of with the Super Clean Air Filter, some types are equipped with the special Super Clean Air HEPA Filter. This filter 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 house dust mites and their excrements, which are well-known causes of respiratory allergies.

• Replace the Super Clean Air HEPA Filter every six months.
• You can replace this filter in the same way as the Super Clean Air Filter.

Storage

Switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. 2 Press the cord rewind button to rewind the mains cord (Fig. 34). 3 Insert the ridge on the nozzle into the parking slot to attach the nozzle to the appliance. Store the appliance in horizontal position, with all wheels touching the floor (Fig. 17). 4 Always put the Tri-Active nozzle in the carpet setting when you store it and prevent the side brushes from becoming bent (Fig. 9).

Ordering accessories and filters

If you have any difficulties obtaining filters or other accessories for this appliance, contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country or consult the worldwide guarantee leaflet.

• Philips filter cylinders are available under service number 4322 004 93320.
• Super Clean Air Filters are available under type number FC8032.
• Super Clean Air HEPA Filters are available under type number FC8044.

Environment

- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 35).

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 find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.

Troubleshooting

1 The suction power is insufficient. - Make sure the suction power knob is in maximum position. - Perhaps the filter cylinder is dirty. Clean the filter cylinder. - Perhaps the other filters are dirty. Clean or replace the other filters. - The nozzle, tube or hose may be 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. 36). 2. The dust bucket retainer cannot be closed. - Make sure you have inserted the filter cylinder properly into the filter cylinder case.

General description (Fig. 1)

1 Filter cylinder 2 Filter cylinder case 3 Hose connection opening 4 Dust bucket handle 5 Dust bucket 6 Filter cylinder lock 7 Motor protection filter 8 Suction power knob 9 Top handle 10 On/off button 11 Rear wheel 12 Cleaning brush 13 Dust bucket retainer 14 Cord rewind button 15 Hose connector 16 Hose connector release button 17 Hose fastening hook 18 Hose with grip 19 Handle accessory (certain types only) 20 Clip accessory (certain types only) 21 Telescopic tube 22 Small brush 23 Small nozzle (certain types only) 24 Crevice tool 25 Combination nozzle (certain types only) 26 Rocker switch 27 Parking ridge 28 Tri-Active nozzle (certain types only) 29 Side brush 30 Filter grille 31 Super Clean Air Filter (certain types only) 32 Electric plug 33 Parking slot 34 Super Clean Air HEPA Filter (certain types only) 35 Swivel wheel 36 Type plate

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