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Adjusting Suction Power; Regular Cleaning - Philips FC8220/31 User Manual

Philips airstar vacuum cleaner with bag fc8220 homecare

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Note: To ensure stable parking of the telescopic tube, adjust the tube to the shortest length.
3
To switch off the appliance, press the on/off button again.

Adjusting suction power

You can adjust the suction power with:
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the suction power slide on the handgrip (Fig. 15).
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the electronic suction power control on the vacuum cleaner (specific types only) (Fig. 16).
Cleaning
Always switch off and unplug the appliance before you remove and clean any parts.
Do not clean any part of the vacuum cleaner in the dishwasher. If necessary, clean the parts with
a damp cloth.
1
Clean the appliance with a damp cloth.
Cleaning the permanent motor protection filter
Clean the permanent motor protection filter every time you replace the dustbag.
1
Pull at the cover release tab (1) and open the cover (2) (Fig. 17).
2
Pull the clamps aside (1) and pull the dustbag forward (2) (Fig. 18).
3
Lift the dustbag out of the appliance. (Fig. 19)
Make sure you hold the dustbag upright when you lift it out of the appliance.
4
Pull the motor protection filter holder forwards to release it (Fig. 20).
5
Remove the motor protection filter from filter holder.
6
Shake the motor protection filter over a dustbin to clean it.
7
Put the clean filter back into the filter holder.
8
Fit the two lugs at the bottom of the filter holder into the brackets (1). Then press the filter
holder home ('click') (2). (Fig. 21)
9
Place the bottom edge of the dustbag in front of the ridge on the bottom of the appliance
(1). Pull the cardboard front of the dustbag towards you ('click') (2). (Fig. 22)
Note: If no dustbag has been inserted, you cannot close the cover.
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Close the cover.
Cleaning the super Parquet nozzle (specific types only)
Replace the pads at least every three months.
New pads (type HR8041) are available from your local Philips dealer.

Regular cleaning

1
Remove the parquet nozzle from the appliance and vacuum clean the pads while they are still
attached to the nozzle. Select the lowest suction power setting.
Thorough cleaning
1
Pull the pads off the discs (the pads are fastened to the discs by means of Velcro).
2
Clean the pads in warm water with some soap or in the washing machine.
Wash the pads separately according to the instructions on the laundry care label.
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