English - Philips Jewel FC9069 Manual

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important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future
reference.
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before
you connect the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
- If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
- Never suck up water or any other liquid. Never suck up flammable substances and do not suck
up ashes until they are cold.
- Do not point the hose at the eyes or ears nor put it in your mouth when the vacuum cleaner is
switched on and the hose is connected to the vacuum cleaner.
- When the vacuum cleaner is used to suck up fine dust, the pores of the dustbag may become
clogged, causing the passage of air through the dustbag to become obstructed. As a result, the
dustbag-full indicator will indicate that the dustbag needs to be replaced, even though the
dustbag is not full at all (see chapter 'Replacing the dustbag').
- Never use the appliance without the Motor Protection Filter. This could damage the motor and
shorten the life of the appliance.
- Only use Philips s-bag ` double-layer paper dustbags.
- The translucent display panel is made of recyclable polycarbonate (>PC<).
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and in accordance with the instructions in this instruction manual, the appliance is safe to
use according to scientific evidence available today.
Preparing for use
Connecting accessories
Hose
- To connect the hose, push it firmly into the appliance ('click') (Fig. 1).
- To disconnect the hose, push the buttons and pull the hose out of the appliance (Fig. 2).
tube
There are two types of coupling systems. This appliance is equipped with one of them. The coupling
systems are shown in the following figures.
Conical coupling (specific types only)
1 Connect the tubes to each other and to the handgrip of the hose by inserting the narrow
section into the wider section while turning it a little (Fig. ).
 To disconnect the tubes from each other and from the handgrip, pull while turning a little.
Button coupling (specific types only)
1 Connect the tubes to each other and to the handgrip by pressing the spring-loaded lock
button on the handgrip and inserting the handgrip into the tube. Fit the spring-loaded lock
button into the opening in the tube ('click') (Fig. 4).
 To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, press the spring-loaded lock button and pull the
handgrip out of the tube.
Use the same method to connect and disconnect the nozzles.