Philips FC9152 [11/100] English

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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 insufficient.

A The dustbag may be full.

- Replace the dustbag.

B The filters may be dirty.

- Clean or replace the filters.

C The suction power may be set to a low setting.

- Set the suction power to a higher setting.

D The nozzle, tube or hose may be blocked up (Fig. 33).

- 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.

2 When I use my vacuum cleaner I sometimes feel electric shocks.

A Your vacuum cleaner builds up static electricity. The lower the air humidity in the rooms, the

more static electricity the appliance builds up.

- To reduce this inconvenience, we advise you to discharge the appliance by frequently holding

the tube against other metal objects in the room (for example legs of a table or chair, a radiator

etc.).

- To reduce this inconvenience, we advise you to raise the air humidity level in the room by

placing water in the room. For example, you can hang containers filled with water from your

radiators or place bowls filled with water on or near your radiators.

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