Philips Impact Excel Manual page 8

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Replacing filters
Always unplug the appliance before replacing the filters.
Motor Protection Filter
Replace the Motor Protection Filter once a year.
1 Open the cover and remove the filter.
2 Insert a new filter into the holder with the white side pointing upwards (fig. 16).
AFS Micro Filter
Replace the AFS Micro Filter every 6 months.
1 Open the grille (1) at the back of the appliance and take it out (2) (fig. 17).
2 Remove the old filter and place the sides and the bottom edge of the new filter properly
behind the 3 ridges of the holder on the inside of the grille (fig. 18).
3 Put the grille back into the vacuum cleaner by first hooking the bottom edge of the grille into
the appliance (1) and then pushing the grille towards the appliance until it snaps home (2)
(fig. 19).
Two AFS Micro Filters and one Motor Protection Filter are available under type number FC8032.
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com
or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your
local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal
Care BV.
Troubleshooting
1 Insufficient suction power
Check if the dustbag needs to be replaced.
Check if the filters need to be replaced.
Check if the slide on the handgrip is closed.
Check if the electronic suction power control is in maximum position (specific types only).
Check if the nozzle, tube or hose is blocked up.To remove the obstruction, disconnect the
blocked-up item and connect it (as far as possible) the other way around. Switch the vacuum
cleaner on to force the air through the blocked-up item in opposite direction (fig. 20).