Philips FC8136 [8/104] Cleaning and maintenance

2 To store accessories in the accessory holder, push them onto the holder (Fig. 10).

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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.

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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. (Fi

g. 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).

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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).

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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.

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To maintain optimal performance, clean the HEPA lter each time you replace the dustbag.

1 To open the HEPA exhaust lter grille, grab the tabs and pull the grille upwards to remove it

from the appliance (Fig. 17).

2 Remove the HEPA exhaust lter.

3 Rinse the pleated side of the HEPA exhaust lter under a hot slow-running tap.

- Hold the lter in such a way that the pleated side points upwards and the water ows parallel

to the pleats. Hold the lter at an angle so that the water washes away the dirt inside the

pleats (Fig. 18).

- Turn the lter 180° and let the water ow along the pleats in the opposite direction (Fig. 19).

- Continue this process until the lter is clean.

Never clean the HEPA exhaust lter with a brush (Fig. 20).

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 HEPA exhaust lter. Let the HEPA exhaust

lter dry completely before you put it back into the vacuum cleaner.

5 Place the dry HEPA exhaust lter back into the appliance.

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