ENGLISH Important Only use Philips s-bag` double-layer paper dustbags (type FC8021). Check if the dustbag has been placed correctly. Never use the vacuum cleaner to suck up water or any other liquid. Never suck up ashes until they are cold.
ENGLISH Connecting accessories Hose To connect the hose, push it firmly into the appliance (you will hear a click). To disconnect the hose, push the buttons on the swivel and pull the hose out of the appliance. Tube Button coupling Connect the tube to the handgrip by pressing the spring-loaded lock button on the handgrip and inserting the handgrip into the tube.
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ENGLISH Telescopic tube Connect the tube to the handgrip ("click"). Adjust the tube to the length you find most comfortable during vacuum cleaning. Reach & Clean nozzle The Reach & Clean nozzle can be used on either carpets or hard floors.The nozzle can be put in 4 different positions, allowing you to also vacuum clean hard-to-reach places in an easy way.The nozzle can be turned 360 degrees clockwise as well as anti-...
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ENGLISH With the nozzle positioned breadthwise and the brush strip folded in, you can vacuum clean large soft floor areas.Turn the nozzle 90 degrees clockwise again to position the nozzle breadthwise and to make the brush strip disappear into the nozzle housing.
ENGLISH Please be aware of the way in which the small nozzle must be placed in the accessory holder. Instead of the small nozzle, the small brush can be stored in the accessory holder by pushing it into the holder.To detach it, pull it out of the holder.
ENGLISH Adjusting suction power You can adjust the suction power while vacuum cleaning. Use the slide control on top of the appliance. Set the slide control to MAX for maximum suction power. Use maximum suction power for vacuum cleaning very dirty carpets and hard floors.
ENGLISH Open the cover. Lift the dustbag holder out of the appliance. Make sure you hold the dustbag upright when lifting it out of the appliance. Remove the full dustbag from the holder by pulling the cardboard tag. When you do this, the dustbag will be automatically sealed. Slide the cardboard tag of the new dustbag into the two grooves of the dustbag holder as far as possible.
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FC8021. AFS Micro Filters are available under type number FC8030. If you have any difficulties obtaining dustbags, filters or other accessories for this appliance, please contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country or consult the worldwide guarantee leaflet.
Information & service If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Web site 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).