Philips FC8439 [8/88] Motor protection filter

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You can adjust the suction power while vacuum cleaning.

1 Adjust the suction power by means of the electronic suction power knob (Fig. 17).

2 Turn the knob to MAX for maximum suction power (Fig. 18).

Use maximum suction power for vacuum cleaning very dirty carpets and hard oors.

3 Turn the knob to MIN for minimum suction power.

Use minimum suction power for vacuum cleaning curtains, table carpets, etc.

Storage

Switchtheapplianceoffandremovethemainsplugfromthewallsocket.

2 Rewind the mains cord by pressing the cord rewind button (Fig. 19).

3 Puttheapplianceinuprightpositionandattachthenozzletotheappliancebyinsertingthe

ridgeonthenozzleintotheslot(Fig.20).

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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. 21).

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

2 Push the dustbag holder backwards (Fig. 23).

3 Removethefulldustbagfromtheholderbypullingitupbythecardboardtag,whichwill

cause the dustbag to be sealed (Fig. 24).

4 Slidethecardboardfrontofthenewdustbagintothetwogroovesofthedustbagholder.

Press it down as far as possible (Fig. 25).

5 Pull the dustbag holder forwards (‘click’) (Fig. 26).

You cannot close the cover if no dustbag has been inserted.

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Philips Classic s-bag ` paper dustbags are available under type number FC8021.

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Motor Protection Filter

Replace the Motor Protection Filter once a year.

1 Switchtheapplianceoffandopenthecover.Removethelter.

2 Insertanewlterintotheholderwiththewhitesidepointingtowardsthedustbag

compartment (Fig. 27).

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Replace the Super Clean Air Filter every 6 months.

1 Openthegrilleatthebackoftheapplianceandremoveit(Fig.28).

2 Removetheoldlterandplacethesidesandthebottomedgeofthenewlterproperly

behind the ridges of the holder on the inside of the grille.

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