FC9160-FC9176 1 English 6 13 21 FC9176-FC9160 6 English introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. general description (Fig. 1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Cord rewind button Suction power knob (in case of remote control: infrared receiver) On/off button Dustbag-full indicator Hose connection opening Hose with swivel connector Dust cover release tab Filter holder with motor protection filter Reusable dustbag (specific countries only) Removable strip Dustbag holder Disposable synthetic dustbag Rear wheel Small nozzle Small brush Crevice tool Button coupling Hose with handgrip (specific types only: with remote control) Accessory holder Hard floor nozzle (specific types only) Combination nozzle (specific types only) Rocker switch for carpet/hard floor settings TriActive nozzle (specific types only) Rocker switch for carpet/hard floor settings Parking/storage ridge Side brush Tri-Scopic tube (specific types only) Telescopic tube (specific types only) Hinging top handle Filter grille (open) Parking slot Mains plug Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 filter Front handle Swivel wheel Storage slot Type plate important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger Never suck up water or any other liquid. Never suck up flammable substances and do not suck up ashes until they are cold. English - 7 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. Do not point the hose, the tube or any other accessory at the eyes or ears nor put it in your mouth when it is connected to the vacuum cleaner and the vacuum cleaner is switched on. Caution When you use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum ashes, fine sand, lime, cement dust and similar substances, the pores of the dustbag become clogged. As a result, the dustbag-full indicator will indicate that the dustbag is full. Replace the disposable dustbag or empty the reusable dustbag, even if it is not full yet (see chapter `Replacing/emptying 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 ` synthetic dustbags or the reusable dustbag provided (some countries only). The translucent display panel is made of recyclable polycarbonate (>PC/ABS<). During vacuum cleaning, especially in rooms with low air humidity, your vacuum cleaner builds up static electricity. As a result you can experience electric shocks when you touch the tube or other steel parts of your vacuum cleaner. These shocks are not harmful to you and do not damage the appliance. To reduce this inconvenience we advise you: to discharge the appliance by frequently holding the tube against other metal objects in the room (for example legs of a table or chair, radiator etc.); (Fig. 2) to raise the air humidity level in the room by placing water in the room. For example, you can hang containers filled with water from your radiators or place bowls filled with water on or near your radiators (Fig. 3). Electromagnetic fields (EMF) - - 1 2 This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. Preparing for use hose 1 Toconnectthehose,pushitfirmlyintotheappliance(`click')(Fig.4). 2 Todisconnectthehose,pushthebuttonsandpullthehoseoutoftheappliance(Fig.5). Tri-Scopic tube (specific types only) 1 Toconnectthetubetothehandgrip,pressthespring-loadedlockbuttononthehandgrip(1) andinsertthehandgripintothetube.Fitthespring-loadedlockbuttonintotheopeningin thetube(`click')(2)(Fig.6). - To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, press the spring-loaded lock button and pull the handgrip out of the tube. 2 Adjustthetubetothelengthyoufindmostcomfortableduringvacuuming.Pressoneofthe twocollarsdownwardsandpullthetubepartabovethecollarupwardsorpushit downwards(Fig.7). 8 English Telescopic tube (specific types only) 1 Toconnectthetubetothehandgrip,insertthehandgripintothetube.Fitthespring-loaded lockbuttonintotheopeninginthetube(`click')(Fig.8). - To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, press the easy-release button (1) and pull the handgrip out of the tube (2) (Fig. 9). 2 Adjustthetubetothelengthyoufindmostcomfortableduringvacuuming(Fig.10). nozzles and accessories 1 Toconnectanozzleoranaccessorytothetube,pressthespring-loadedlockbutton(1)on thetubeandinsertthetubeintothenozzleoraccessory(2).Fitthespring-loadedlock buttonintotheopeninginthenozzleoraccessory(`click')(Fig.11). Note:You can also connect the nozzles and accessories directly to the handgrip in the same way. 2 Todisconnectthenozzleoranaccessoryfromthetube,pressthespring-loadedlockbutton andpullthenozzleoutofthetube. TriActive nozzle (specific types only) The TriActive nozzle is a multi-purpose nozzle for carpets and hard floors. - The side brushes catch more dust and dirt at the sides of the nozzle and allow you to clean better along furniture and other obstacles (Fig. 12). - The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to vacuum larger particles (Fig. 13). 1 Tocleanhardfloors,pushtherockerswitchontopofthenozzlewithyourfoot(Fig.14). , Thebrushstripforcleaninghardfloorscomesoutofthehousing.Atthesametime,the wheelisliftedtopreventscratchingandtoincreasemanoeuvrability. 2 Tocleancarpets,pushtherockerswitchagain(Fig.15). , Thebrushstripdisappearsintothenozzlehousingandthewheelisloweredautomatically. Combination nozzle (specific types only) The combination nozzle can be used on either carpets or hard floors. 1 Tocleanhardfloors,pushtherockerswitchontopofthenozzlewithyourfoot(Fig.16). , Thebrushstripforcleaninghardfloorscomesoutofthenozzlehousing. 2 Tocleancarpets,pushtherockerswitchagain(Fig.17). , Thebrushstripdisappearsintothenozzlehousing. Accessories 1 Youcanconnectthecrevicetool(1),thesmallnozzle(2)orthesmallbrush(3)directlyto thehandgripofthehoseortothetube.Usethesamemethodasforthetube.(Fig.19) - Use the crevice tool to clean narrow corners or hard-to-reach places. - Use the small nozzle to clean small areas, e.g. the seats of chairs and sofas. - Use the small brush nozzle to clean computers, bookshelves etc. Accessory holder 1 Snaptheaccessoryholderontothehandgrip(Fig.20). 2 Snaptwoaccessoriesintotheaccessoryholder: - Crevice tool and small nozzle (Fig. 21). - Crevice tool and small nozzle (Fig. 22). Note:The small nozzle must be placed in the accessory holder as shown in the picture. Hard floor nozzle (specific types only) The hard-floor nozzle is designed for gentle cleaning of hard floors (Fig. 18). English Infrared remote control (specific types only) 1 Removethebatterycompartmentcover. 2 Placethebatteriesinthebatterycompartment(Fig.23). Makesurethe-and+polespointintherightdirection. 3 Reattachthebatterycompartmentcover Using the appliance 1 Pullthecordoutoftheapplianceandputthemainspluginthewallsocket. 2 Presstheon/offbuttonontopoftheappliancewithyourfoottoswitchonthe appliance(Fig.24). Adjusting suction power During vacuuming, you can adjust the suction power. - Use maximum suction power to vacuum very dirty carpets and hard floors. - Use minimum suction power to vacuum curtains, table carpets, etc. Infrared remote control (specific types only) With the infrared remote control, you can set the suction power to one of 5 different suction power settings. - When you switch on the appliance, it always starts operating at the highest suction power setting. - To reduce the suction power by one setting, press the - button. (Fig. 25) To increase the suction power by one setting, press the + button. - 9 Suction power knob (specific types only) During vacuum cleaning, you can adjust the suction power with the suction power knob on top of the appliance (Fig. 26) Pausing during use 1 Ifyouwanttopauseforamoment,inserttheridgeonthenozzleintotheparkingslotto parkthetubeinaconvenientposition(Fig.27). 2 Iftheapplianceisequippedwithaninfraredremotecontrol(specifictypesonly),pressthe standbybuttontoswitchoffthevacuumcleanertemporarily,forinstancewhenyouhaveto movesomefurniture.(Fig.28) 3 Tocontinuevacuumcleaning,pressthestandbybuttonagain.Theappliancethenstarts operatingatthepreviouslyselectedsuctionpowersettingagain. storage 1 Slidethetubepartsintoeachothertoreducethetubetoitsshortestlength. 2 Switchofftheapplianceandremovethemainsplugfromthewallsocket. 3 Pressthecordrewindbuttontorewindthemainscord(Fig.29). 4 Tostoretheapplianceinuprightposition,inserttheridgeonthenozzleintothestorage slot(Fig.30). 5 AlwaysputtheTriActivenozzleinthecarpetsettingwhenyoustoreit(brushstripretracted intothenozzle).Alsopreventthesidebrushesfrombecomingbent(Fig.15). 10 English Replacing/emptying the dustbag Alwaysunplugtheappliancebeforeyoureplacethedisposabledustbagoremptythereusable 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 Pullthecoverupwardstoopenit(Fig.32). 2 Liftthedustbagholderoutoftheappliance(Fig.33). Makesureyouholdtheholderwiththedustbaginhorizontalpositionwhenyouliftitoutofthe appliance. 3 Pullatthecardboardtagtoremovethefulldustbagfromtheholder(Fig.34). , Thedustbagissealedautomatically. 5 Putthedustbagholderbackintothevacuumcleaner. 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 Removethereusabledustbagfromtheapplianceandtheholderasdescribedinsection `Replacingthedisposabledustbag'above. 2 Slidetheclipoffthedustbagsideways. 3 Shakeoutthecontentsintoadustbin. 4 Toclosethedustbag,slidetheclipbackontothebottomedgeofthedustbag. 5 Reinsertthereusabledustbagintotheholderandtheapplianceasdescribedin section`Replacingthedisposabledustbag'above. Maintenance Alwaysunplugtheappliancebeforeyoucleanorreplacethefilters 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 Removethedustbagholderwiththedustbag(Fig.33). 4 Slidethecardboardfrontofthenewdustbagintothetwogroovesofthedustbagholderas faraspossible.(Fig.35) English 11 2 Pressthefilterholderreleasetab(1)andtakethefilterholderoutoftheappliance(2).Take themotorprotectionfilteroutofthefilterholder.(Fig.36) 3 Shakethefilteroveradustbintocleanit. 4 Putthecleanfilterbackintothefilterholder.Fitthetwolugsofthefilterholderbehindthe ridgeatthebottomtoensurethatitfitsproperlyatthetop(1).Thenpresshomethefilter holder(`click')(2)(Fig.37). 5 Placethedustbagholderwiththedustbagbackintotheappliance. HEPA 13 filter The HEPA 13 filter is able to remove 99.95% of all particles down to 0.0003mm in size from the outlet air. This not only includes normal house dust, but also harmful microscopic vermin such as dust mites and their excrements, which are well-known causes of respiratory allergies. Note:To guarantee optimal dust retention and performance of the vacuum cleaner, always replace the HEPA filter every 2 years with an original Philips filter of the correct type (see chapter `Ordering accessories').You can dispose of the old filter with the normal household waste. Replacing the HEPA 13 filter 1 Openthef ...