PowerLife FC8450 - Aspirateur PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PowerLife FC8450 PHILIPS

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General description (Fig. 1)

4 Electronic suction power control

8 Hose connection opening

18 Mains cord with plug

23 Combination nozzle

24 Mini turbo brush (specic types only)

25 Crevice nozzle (specic types only)

26 Small nozzle (specic types only)

27 Hard oor nozzle (specic types only)

29 Accessory holder (specic types only)

30 Hose with handgrip

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.

- Never suck up water or any other liquid. Never suck up ammable substances and do not suck

up ashes until they are cold.

- 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 mains cord, the plug 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.

- The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.

ENGLISH- 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

- 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.

- Do not clean any part of the vacuum cleaner in the dishwasher.

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

- When you use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum ashes, ne sand, lime, cement dust and similar

substances, the pores of the dustbag and the motor protection lter become clogged. If you

notice a strong decrease in suction power, replace the dustbag and clean the motor protection

- Never use the appliance without a dustbag or the motor protection lter. This could damage the

motor and shorten the life of the appliance. Only use Philips s-bag

Electromagnetic elds (EMF)

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.

1 To connect the hose, push the hose connector into the hose connection opening

2 To disconnect the hose, press the release buttons (1) and pull the hose connector out of the

hose connection opening (2) (Fig. 3).

Note: You can connect any of the nozzles or accessories to the handgrip or to the tube. To do this, insert

the handgrip or tube into the nozzle or accessories while turning a little.

1 Push the handgrip into the suction tube. (Fig. 4)

To remove it, turn the handle slightly and pull it off the tube.

2 Adjustthetelescopictubetothelengthyoundmostcomfortableduringvacuuming.Press

the slide on the tube (1) and push the lower tube part downwards or pull it upwards

You can use the combination nozzle on carpet (with the brush strips folded in) or on hard oors

(with the brush strips folded out).

Hard oor nozzle (specic types only)

- The hard oor nozzle is designed for gentle cleaning of hard oors (Fig. 6).

ENGLISH 7Accessory holder (specic types only)

1 To store accessories in the accessory holder, push them onto the holder (Fig. 7).

Mini turbo brush (specic types only)

The mini turbo brush is specially designed for effectively picking up animal hairs and uff from

furniture and mattresses.

Crevice nozzle and small nozzle (specic types only)

- 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.

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. 8).

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. 9).

Adjusting suction power

- You can adjust the suction power with the electronic suction power control on the vacuum

Cleaning and maintenance

Theplugmustberemovedfromthesocket-outletbeforecleaningormaintainingtheappliance.

1 Clean the appliance and its parts with a damp cloth.

Donotcleananypartofthevacuumcleanerinthedishwasher.

Cleaning the motor protection lter

To maintain optimal performance, clean the motor protection lter at least once a year.

1 Switch off and unplug the appliance.

2 Rotatethebrushinsidetheminiturbobrushuntilthecuttinggroovefacesyou.Useapairof

scissorstocutthehairs,threadsetcthathavecollectedaroundthebrush.(Fig.14)

3 Removeuff,hairsandotherdirtfromthebrush.

ENGLISH8Emptying the reusable washable dustbag (specic countries only)

In some countries, this vacuum cleaner comes with a reusable washable dustbag. You can use this

dustbag instead of disposable dustbags. To remove and insert the reusable dustbag, follow the

instructions in chapter ‘Replacing the dustbag’.

To empty the dustbag:

1 Slide the clip off the dustbag sideways.

2 Shake out the contents into a dustbin.

Replacing the disposable 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 oor (Fig. 15).

1 Pullthecoverupwardstoopenitandtiltthedustbagholderforward.(Fig.11)

2 Pullatthecardboardtagtoremovethefulldustbagfromtheholder(Fig.16).

, When you do this, the dustbag is sealed automatically.

3 Slidethecardboardfrontofthenewdustbagintothetwogroovesofthedustbagholderas

far as possible (Fig. 17).

4 Tilt the dustbag holder backward (Fig. 18).

Note: If no dustbag has been inserted, you cannot close the cover.

Replacing the exhaust micro lter

Replace the exhaust micro lter every 12 months.

appliance (1). Then press the tab back on the appliance until the grille locks into place (2)

(‘click’) (Fig. 19).

Ordering accessories

To purchase accessories for this appliance, go to your Philips dealer, Philips service centre or contact

the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country. You can also visit www.philips.com/support.

- 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 washable dustbags (some countries only) are available under code number 4322 004

ENGLISH 9Note: Please visit www.s-bag.com for more information about the s-bag.

Ordering lters and accessories

- Exhaust micro lters are available under service number 4322 004 93681.

- Motor protection lters are available under service number 4322 004 93671.

1 Switch off and unplug the appliance, and pres the cord rewind button to rewind the

2 Put the appliance in upright position. To attach the nozzle to the appliance, insert the ridge on

the nozzle into the storage slot.

Note: To ensure stable storage of the telescopic tube, adjust the tube to the shortest length.

- 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 (Fig. 21).

Guarantee and service

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.

1 Thesuctionpowerisinsufcient

- Perhaps the dustbag is full.

If necessary, replace or empty the dustbag.

- Perhaps the lters need to be cleaned or replaced.

If necessary, clean or replace the lters.

- Perhaps the electronic suction power control is set to a low setting.

Set the control to a higher setting.

- Perhaps the nozzle, tube or hose is obstructed.

Remove the obstruction.

2 Specictypesonly:hairsareentangledaroundthebrushinsidetheminiturbobrush.

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