Philips FC8749 Manual page 20

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Problem Possible cause
The suction power You have selected a low
is insufficient. suction power setting.
The filter cylinder is clogged
with dirt.
The motor protection filter
and/or the HEPA filter are
dirty.
The nozzle, hose or tube is
blocked up.
I cannot close You have not inserted the
the dust bucket filter cylinder properly into
retainer. the filter cylinder case.
When I use my Your vacuum cleaner has
vacuum cleaner built up static electricity. The
I sometimes feel lower the air humidity in
electric shocks. the rooms, the more static
electricity the appliance
builds up.
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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.
Solution
Select a higher suction power setting.
Clean the filter cylinder (see chapter 'Cleaning and
maintenance').
Clean or replace the filters (see chapter 'Cleaning
and maintenance').
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.
Insert the filter cylinder properly in the filter
cylinder case.
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, 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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