Vacuum Cleaning; Adjusting Suction Power; Emptying The Dust Container - Philips FC8149 Instructions Manual

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accessory holder
You can store two accessories in the accessory holder at the same time.
1 Connect the accessory holder to the tube (1) and then connect the hose to the accessory
holder (2) (Fig. 9).
2 To store accessories in the accessory holder, push them onto the holder (Fig. 10).
Crevice nozzle, small nozzle and brush nozzle
1 Connect the crevice nozzle, small nozzle or small brush to the handgrip of the hose or to
the tube. To do this, insert the handgrip or tube into the accessory while turning a
little. (Fig. 11)
- Use the crevice nozzle to clean narrow corners or hard-to-reach places.
- Use the small nozzle to clean small areas, e.g. the seats of chairs and sofas.
- Use the small brush to clean computers, bookshelves etc.
using the appliance

vacuum cleaning

- You can carry the vacuum cleaner by the handle at the front of the appliance (Fig. 12).
1 Pull the cord out of the appliance and insert the mains plug into the wall socket.
2 Press the on/off button on top of the appliance with your foot to switch on the appliance. (Fi
g. 13)
- If you want to pause for a moment, insert the ridge on the nozzle into the parking slot to park
the tube in a convenient position (Fig. 14).

adjusting suction power

You can adjust the suction power with:
- the suction power slide on the handgrip (Fig. 15).
- the electronic suction power control on the vacuum cleaner (Fig. 16).
Cleaning and maintenance
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 moist cloth.
1 Clean the appliance with a damp cloth.

Emptying the dust container

- For optimal performance, empty the dust container and clean the filter cone, the HEPA dust
container filter and the foam filter when the dust container full indicator goes on. (Fig. 17)
1 Disconnect the hose from the appliance.
2 Open the cover (Fig. 18).
3 Lift the dust container out of the appliance by its handle (Fig. 19).
4 Hold the dust container over a dustbin and push down the cover latch (1) to open the
bottom cover of the dust container (2). (Fig. 20)
5 Empty the dust container into a dustbin (Fig. 21).
6 To remove the filter cone, turn it anticlockwise in the direction marked by the arrow and lift
it out of the dust container. (Fig. 22)