Philips FC8230/51 User Manual page 11

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.
Problem
The suction
power is
insufficient.
Possible cause
The dustbag is full.
The motor protection
filter is dirty.
The Clean Air HEPA
outlet filter is dirty.
The electronic suction
power control is set to a
low setting.
The nozzle, tube or hose
is blocked.
Solution
Replace the dustbag (see chapter 'Replacement').
Clean the motor protection filter (see chapter
'Cleaning').
Replace the Clean Air HEPA outlet filter (see
chapter ' Replacement).
Set the electronic suction power control to a
higher setting.
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.
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