Troubleshooting - Philips FC8149 User Manual

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1 Lift the dust container out of the appliance by its handle.
2 Pull the filter holder with the motor protection filter out of the appliance. (Fig. 33)
3 Take the motor protection filter out of the holder. Shake the motor protection filter over a
dustbin to clean it.
4 Put the filter in the filter holder and slide the filter holder back into the appliance.
5 Put the dust container back into the appliance.
replacement
replacing filters
Always unplug the appliance before you replace a filter.
Replace the HEPA filters every 6 months.
hEpa filters
- To remove the old filter and place the new filter, follow the instructions for removing and
placing the filters in section 'Cleaning the HEPA filters' in chapter 'Cleaning'.
ordering filters and accessories
- HEPA exhaust filters are available under type number FC8070.
- Dust container filters (HEPA and foam) are available under type number FC8071.
storage
1 Switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
2 Press the cord rewind button to rewind the cord (Fig. 34).
3 Put the appliance in upright position. To attach the nozzle to the appliance, insert the ridge on
the nozzle into the storage slot.
Note: To ensure stable storage of the telescopic tube, adjust the tube to the shortest length.
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. 35).
guarantee and service
If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the 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

1 The suction power is insufficient
- Perhaps the dust container is full.
If necessary, empty the dust container.
- Perhaps the filters need to be cleaned or replaced.
If necessary, clean or replace the filters.
- Perhaps the suction power slide on the handgrip is open.
Close the slide.