Philips FC8589 Manual

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Introduction
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the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/
welcome.
Important
Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance and
save it for future reference.
Danger
- Never vacuum up water or any other liquid, flammable substances or
hot ashes.
Warning
- 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 mains cord or the appliance
itself is damaged.
- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips,
a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
- Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children.
- The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or
maintaining the appliance.
- Do not point the hose, the tube or any other accessory at the eyes or
ears nor put it in your mouth.
Caution
- Never use the appliance without the motor protection filter (located in
the dustbag compartment). This could damage the motor and shorten
the life of the appliance.
- If your vacuum cleaner comes with a reusable dustbag, empty it as
shown in the user manual. If your vacuum cleaner uses disposable
dustbags, only replace the dustbag with a dustbag of the type indicated
in the user manual. Using other types of disposable dustbags might
cause damage to the vacuum cleaner.
- If your vacuum cleaner has a remote control, always replace the
batteries of the remote control with batteries of the correct type.
- If your vacuum cleaner has a remote control, remove the batteries of
the remote control if you are not going to use the appliance for one
month or more.
- To guarantee optimal dust retention and performance of the vacuum
cleaner, always replace the filters with original Philips filters of the
correct type (see chapter 'Ordering accessories').
- Maximum noise level: Lc = 84 dB(A)
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations
regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts (such as dustbags, filters and additional
nozzles), visit www.shop.philips.com/service or go to your Philips
dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your
country (see the worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details).
Recycling
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the
end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling.
By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/
support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.
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, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently
asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
4222.003.4230.1