Philips FC9177/01 User Manual page 11

4 To store the appliance in upright position, insert the ridge on the nozzle into the storage
slot (Fig. 35).
5 Always put the Tri-Active nozzle in the carpet setting when you store it (brush strip
retracted into the nozzle). Also prevent the side brushes from becoming bent (Fig. 8).
ordering accessories
If you have any difficulties obtaining dustbags, filters or other accessories for this appliance, please
contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country or consult the worldwide guarantee
leaflet.
ordering dustbags
- Philips Classic s-bag ` synthetic dustbags are available under type number FC8021.
- Philips Clinic s-bag ` high-filtration synthetic dustbags are available under type number FC8022.
- Philips Anti-Odour s-bag ` synthetic dustbags are available under type number FC8023.
ordering filters
- Super Clean Air Filters are available under type number FC8030.
- Non-Washable Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filters are available under type number FC8031.
- Washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 filters are available under type number FC8038.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but
hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment (Fig. 36).
- Batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment. Do not throw away batteries
with the normal household waste, but dispose of them at an official collection point for
batteries. Always remove the batteries of the remote control (specific types only) before you
discard and hand in the appliance at an official collection point. (Fig. 37)
guarantee & service
If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visitthe Philips website at
www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone
number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country,
go to your local Philips dealer.
troubleshooting
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.
- Empty the reusable dustbag (specific types only) or replace the paper 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.
- 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. 38).
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