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USER MANUAL AquaAction FC8952 PHILIPS

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General description (Fig. 1)

13 Handle with air lter

14 Cover release button

19 Handle of dust bucket

20 Hose release button

21 Hose connection opening

22 Motor inlet lter

28 Mini turbo brush (FC8952 only)

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

- Never vacuum up water or any other liquid. Never vacuum up ammable substances and do

not vacuum 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 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.

- Only switch on the appliance if the water level in the dust bucket is between the MIN and MAX

- Only lift or carry the appliance by its handle, to prevent water owing inside the appliance.

- Do not put the appliance in vertical position during use.

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

- Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children.

- Children are only allowed to replace the dustbag and clean or replace the lters under

- 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 use the appliance and the mini turbo brush on pets.

- Always unplug the appliance before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.

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

- If you add non-foaming soap or perfume to the water, make sure you clean the dust bucket

properly after use to prevent foam from developing inside the dust bucket.

- If foam develops inside the dust bucket, stop vacuuming. Empty the dust bucket and ll it with

- After use, always empty the dust bucket and clean the dust bucket and AquaWeb.

- Always let the Super Clean Air HEPA 13 exhaust lter dry completely before you place them

back into the appliance.

- During vacuum cleaning, especially in rooms with low air humidity, your vacuum cleaner builds

up static electricity. As a result you can experience electric shocks when you touch the tube or

other steel parts of your vacuum cleaner. These shocks are not harmful to you and do not

damage the appliance. To reduce this inconvenience we advise you:

1 to discharge the appliance by frequently holding the tube against other metal objects in the

room (for example legs of a table or chair, radiator etc.); (Fig. 2)

2 to raise the air humidity level in the room by placing water in the room. For example, you can

hang containers lled with water from your radiators or place bowls lled with water on or

near your radiators (Fig. 3).

- Noise level: Lc = 88 dB(A)

Electromagnetic elds (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure

to electromagnetic elds.

Connecting the telescopic tube

ENGLISH 7Use the same method to connect and disconnect the nozzles.

3 Adjustthetubetothelengthyoundmostcomfortableduringvacuumcleaning(Fig.7).

Connecting the nozzle and accessories

onthetubeandinsertthetubeintotheoornozzle(2).Fitthespring-loadedlockbutton

Note: You can also connect the nozzle or accessories directly to the handgrip in the same way.

2 Todisconnectthenozzleoranaccessoryfromthetube,pressthespring-loadedlockbutton

andpullthenozzleoutofthetube.

The TriActive 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 (Fig. 9).

- The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to vacuum up larger particles (Fig. 10).

1 Tocleanhardoors,pushtherockerswitchontopofthenozzlewithyourfoot(Fig.11).

2 Tocleancarpets,pushtherockerswitchagain(Fig.12).

, The brush strip disappears into the nozzle housing and the wheel is lowered automatically.

Crevice nozzle and small nozzle

1 Connectthecrevicenozzle(1)orthesmallnozzle(2)directlytothehandgriportothe

Mini turbo brush (FC8952 only)

The mini turbo brush has been specially designed to effectively pick up animal hairs and uff from

furniture and mattresses. The unique brush inside the mini turbo brush loosens the hairs from the

fabric so that they can be picked up by the vacuum cleaner. The mini turbo brush can be attached to

the handgrip of the hose or to the telescopic tube.

Attachtheminiturbobrush(seesection‘Connectingthenozzleandaccessories’inthischapter).

Note: You can carry the vacuum cleaner by the handle on top of the appliance (Fig. 14).

betweentheMINandMAXindication.

parkthetubeinaconvenientposition(Fig.23).

Tip: To wind up the cord, you only have to press the cord winder once.

Cleaning and maintenance

Alwaysunplugtheappliancebeforeyoucleanorreplacethelters.

Dust bucket and AquaWeb

Clean the dust bucket and AquaWeb after every vacuuming session.

1 Switchoffandunplugtheappliance(Fig.22).

Tip: You can use the AquaWeb as a drainer.

Washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 exhaust lter

Clean the washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 lter every 6 months. The lter can be cleaned 4

times. After these 4 times, the lter has to be replaced. Replace the washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA

13 lter with a Philips lter of the correct type (see chapter ‘Ordering accessories’).

ENGLISH 91 Switchoffandunplugtheappliance(Fig.22.

have to clean this part.

3 Rinsethelterunderawarmtap(Fig.29).

NevercleanthewashableUltraCleanAirHEPA13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.

5 LetthewashableUltraCleanAirHEPA13exhaustlterdrycompletelybeforeyouplaceit

Clean the air lter every 6 months.You do not have to replace the lter.

Note: You can also pull the cord briey to rewind it.

4 AlwaysputtheTriActivenozzleinthecarpetsettingwhenyoustoreit.Alsopreventtheside

brushesfrombecomingbent(Fig.12).

Ordering accessories

To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/service or go to your Philips

dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the worldwide

guarantee leaet for contact details).

- Washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 exhaust lter.

- 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. 45).

Guarantee and service

If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the separate

worldwide guarantee leaet.

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, visit www.philips.com/support for

a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.

1 Thesuctionpowerisinsufcient.

- Perhaps the dust bucket is full.

If necessary, empty the dust bucket.

- Perhaps the dust bucket lid is not placed correctly.

Place the lid correctly.

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

If necessary, clean or replace the lters.

- Perhaps the nozzle, tube or hose is blocked up (Fig. 46).

To remove the obstruction, disconnect the blocked-up part (hose or tube) and connect it (as well

as possible) the other way round. Switch on the vacuum cleaner to force the air through the

blocked-up part in opposite direction.

2 ThesoundproducedbythevacuumcleanersuddenlychangeswhileIamvacuuming.

- Perhaps the vacuum cleaner picked up a foreign object that is tumbling around in the dust

bucket. Empty the dust bucket.

3 Theamountofwaterinthedustbucketisbelowtheminimumlevelindication.

- The performance of the vacuum cleaner is not optimal. Fill the dust bucket with water. Make

sure the water level is between the minimum and maximum level.

ENGLISH 114 Theamountofwaterinthedustbucketexceedsthemaximumlevelindication.

- Empty the dust bucket until the water level is below the maximum level.

5 Iusedthevacuumcleanertopickupwaterorotherliquids.

- The appliance is not suitable for picking up water or liquids. Make sure the water level does not

exceed the maximum level in the dust bucket (see point 4).

6 Waterleaksoutoftheappliance.

- Perhaps you tilted the appliance too much. This can cause water leakage. Keep the vacuum

cleaner at on the ground.

7 Foamdevelopsinsidethedustbucketwhileusingthevacuumcleaner.

- If you add soap or perfume to the water, make sure that this is non-foaming soap or perfume.

- If foam develops inside the dust bucket, stop vacuum cleaning. Empty the dust bucket and ll it