Philips FC9171/01 Manual page 10

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Replacing/emptying the dustbag
Always unplug the appliance before you replace the disposable dustbag or empty the reusable
dustbag.
Note: In some cases, the dustbag-full indicator can indicate that the dustbag is full, even though it is not.
This may occur if the pores of the dustbag are clogged (e.g. when you have vacuumed ashes, fine sand,
lime, cement dust and similar substances) or if something is blocking the nozzle, tube and/or hose. If the
pores of the dustbag are clogged, you have to replace the dustbag, even if it is not full yet. If the dustbag
is not clogged but not full either, something is blocking the nozzle, tube and/or hose. In this case, do not
replace the dustbag but remove the obstruction.
Replacing the disposable dustbag
- Replace the dustbag as soon as the dustbag-full indicator has changed colour permanently, i.e.
even when the nozzle is not placed on the floor (Fig. 31).
1 Pull the cover upwards to open it (Fig. 32).
2 Lift the dustbag holder out of the appliance (Fig. 33).
Make sure you hold the holder with the dustbag in horizontal position when you lift it out of the
appliance.
3 Pull at the cardboard tag to remove the full dustbag from the holder (Fig. 34).
The dustbag is sealed automatically.
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4 Slide the cardboard front of the new dustbag into the two grooves of the dustbag holder as
far as possible. (Fig. 35)
5 Put the dustbag holder back into the vacuum cleaner.
Note: If you have not inserted a dustbag, you cannot close the cover.
Emptying the reusable dustbag (specific countries only)
In some countries, this vacuum cleaner also comes with a reusable dustbag that can be used and
emptied repeatedly. You can use the reusable dustbag instead of disposable dustbags.
1 Remove the reusable dustbag from the appliance and the holder as described in section
'Replacing the disposable dustbag' above.
2 Slide the clip off the dustbag sideways.
3 Shake out the contents into a dustbin.
4 To close the dustbag, slide the clip back onto the bottom edge of the dustbag.
5 Reinsert the reusable dustbag into the holder and the appliance as described in
section 'Replacing the disposable dustbag' above.
Maintenance
Always unplug the appliance before you clean or replace the filters
Note: Only wipe the body of the appliance with a moist cloth.
Permanent motor protection filter
To guarantee optimal performance, clean the permanent motor protection filter every time you
replace or empty the dustbag.
1 Remove the dustbag holder with the dustbag (Fig. 33).