Philips FC8913 [12/140] Ordering filters

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- Washable HEPA 12 lters are available under type number FC8044.

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- 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. 44).

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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.

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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, contact the Consumer Care

Centre in your country.

1 The suction power is insufcient.

A Check if the dustbag is full.

If necessary, replace the disposable dustbag or empty the reusable dustbag (some countries only).

B Check if the lters need to be cleaned or replaced.

If necessary, clean or replace the lters.

C Check if the suction power selection wheel is in maximum position.

D Check if the nozzle, tube or hose is blocked up.

- To remove the obstruction, disconnect the blocked-up item and connect it (as far as possible)

the other way around. Switch on the vacuum cleaner to force the air through the blocked-up

item in opposite direction (Fig. 45).

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

A Clean the mini turbo brush. See chapter ‘Cleaning’, section ‘Cleaning the mini turbo

brush’. (Fig. 46)

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