PowerLife FC8443 - Aspirateur PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PowerLife FC8443 PHILIPS

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General description (Fig. 1)

7 Hose connection opening

17 Mains cord with plug

24 Hose with handgrip and suction power slide

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 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.

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.

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

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

- 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

- 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).

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

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

2 Insert one tube part into the other part.

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

(with the brush strips folded out).

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. 5).

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. 6).

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.

ENGLISH 7Cleaning the motor protection lter

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

1 Pull the cover upwards to open it (Fig. 7).

2 Lift the dustbag out of the appliance (Fig. 8).

3 Pullthelterholderwiththemotorprotectionlteroutoftheappliance(Fig.9).

over a dustbin to clean it.

5 Putthelterinthelterholderandslidethelterholderbackintotheappliance.

6 Put the dustbag back into the appliance, and close the cover.

Emptying the reusable washable dustbag

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.

3 To close the dustbag, slide the clip back onto the bottom edge of the dustbag.

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

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. 10).

1 Pull the cover upwards to open it and tilt the dustbag holder forward. (Fig. 7)

2 Pull at the cardboard tag to remove the full dustbag from the holder (Fig. 8).

, 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. 11).

4 Tilt the dustbag holder backward (Fig. 12).

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

5 Push the cover downwards to close it.

Replacing the exhaust micro lter

Alwaysunplugtheappliancebeforeyoureplacealter.

Replace the exhaust micro lter every 12 months.

1 The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet.

2 Opentheexhaustmicroltergrille.

3 Removethelterandplacethenewlterintheappliance.

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

(‘click’) (Fig. 13).

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.

Ordering Philips s-bag

classic long performance dustbags last 50% longer than standard dustbags, thanks

their non-clogging material. Available under type number FC8021.

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

Note: 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.

- 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. 15).

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 nozzle, tube or hose is obstructed.

Remove the obstruction.