Philips FC9026/01, FC9025/09, FC9024/01, FC9023/09, FC9022/01 User Manual [ar]

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Important

◗ Only use Philips s-bag` double-layer paper dustbags (type FC8021),Philips Sydney+ double-

layer paper dustbags (HR 6999) or the cotton dustbag provided.

◗ Never use the vacuum cleaner to suck up water or any other liquid. Never suck up ashes

until they are cold.

◗ 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.

◗ Never use the appliance without the Motor Protection Filter.This could damage the motor

and shorten the life of the appliance.

Connecting accessories

Hose

1 To connect the hose to the appliance, push it into the appliance and turn it clockwise.(fig.1)

2 To disconnect the hose from the appliance, turn it anticlockwise and pull it out of the

appliance.

Tube

Conical coupling (specific types only)

◗ To connect the tubes to the handgrip, insert the narrow section into the wider section while

turning it.(fig.2)

Use the same method to connect the accessories to the tube.
To disconnect, turn the tube or the accessories anticlockwise and pull.

Button coupling (specific types only)

◗ Connect the tube to the handgrip ("click").(fig.3)

Use the same method to connect the accessories to the tube.

◗ To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, push the lock button and pull the tube out of the

handgrip.The accessories are disconnected in the same way.

Telescopic tube (specific types only)

1 Connect the tube to the handgrip ("click").

2 Adjust the tube to the length you find most comfortable during vacuum cleaning.(fig.4)

Convertible nozzle (specific types only)

The convertible nozzle can be used on either carpets or hard floors.

1 Connect the convertible nozzle to the telescopic tube ("click").

2 Push the rocker switch on top of the convertible nozzle with your foot to make the brush

strip for cleaning hard floors come out of the nozzle housing.(fig.5)

3 Push the rocker switch again to make brush strip disappear into the convertible nozzle

housing again.(fig.6)

Reach & Clean nozzle (specific types only)

◗ The Reach & Clean nozzle can be used on either carpets or hard floors.The nozzle can be

turned 360 degrees to 4 different positions, allowing you to also vacuum clean hard-to-reach
places in an easy way.When the nozzle is positioned lengthwise, the suction power is
concentrated at the front side of the nozzle.(fig.7)

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◗ To adjust the nozzle to the type of floor and the area to be cleaned, put your foot on the

indicated spot and then turn the tube until the nozzle is in the required position.(fig.8)

1 With the nozzle positioned breadthwise and the brush strip folded out, you can clean large

hard floor areas.Turn the nozzle until the brush strip pops out of the nozzle housing and the
nozzle is positioned breadthwise.(fig.9)

2 With the nozzle positioned lengthwise and the brush strip folded out, you can vacuum clean

small hard floor areas.Turn the tube 90 degrees anti-clockwise until it is positioned
lengthwise with the brush strip still folded out of the nozzle housing.(fig.10)

3 With the nozzle positioned breadthwise and the brush strip folded in, you can vacuum clean

large soft floor areas.Turn the tube 90 degrees anti-clockwise again to position the nozzle
breadthwise and to make the brush strip disappear into the nozzle housing.(fig.11)

4 With the nozzle positioned lengthwise and the brush strip folded in, you can vacuum clean

small soft floor areas.Turn the tube 90 degrees anti-clockwise again until it is positioned
lengthwise with the brush strip still folded in.(fig.12)

Crevice tool and small nozzle

1 Connect the crevice tool (1) or small nozzle (2) directly to the handgrip or to the

tube.(fig.13)

Accessory holder

1 The accessory holder can simply be snapped onto the handgrip.(fig.14)

◗ The crevice tool and the small nozzle can be stored in the accessory holder by pushing them

in the holder.(fig.15)

Please note the way in which the small nozzle must be placed in the accessory holder.

Vacuum cleaning

Adjusting suction power

◗ You can adjust the suction power while vacuum cleaning

1 Adjust the suction power by means of the electronic suction power control.(fig.16)

2 Set the knob to MAX for maximum suction power.(fig.17)

Use maximum suction power for vacuum cleaning very dirty carpets and hard floors.

3 Set the knob to MIN for minimal suction power.

Use minimum power for vacuum cleaning curtains, table carpets, etc.

Parking the tube

◗ By inserting the ridge on the nozzle in the parking slot, you can park the tube in a convenient

position.(fig.18)

Storing the vacuum cleaner

1 You can put the appliance in upright position and attach the nozzle to the appliance by

inserting the ridge on the nozzle in the slot.(fig.19)

Replacing the dustbag

1 Replace the dustbag as soon as the dustbag-full indicator changes colour (even when the

nozzle is not placed on the floor).(fig.20)

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2 Switch the appliance off.

3 Open the cover by pulling it upwards.(fig.21)

Place you fingers at the inlet of the cover and press with your thumb on the ridge on top of the
cover.

4 Lift the dustbag holder out of the appliance.(fig.22)

Make sure you hold the dustbag upright when lifting it out of the appliance.

5 Remove the full dustbag from the holder by pulling the cardboard tag.(fig.23)

When you do this, the dustbag will be automatically sealed.

6 Slide the cardboard tag of the new dustbag into the two grooves of the dustbag holder as far

as possible. Re-insert the dustbag holder into the vacuum cleaner.(fig.24)

You cannot close the cover if no dustbag has been inserted.

◗ You can use the cotton dustbag instead of paper dustbags.The cotton dustbag can be used

and emptied repeatedly.

To empty the cotton dustbag:

- Hold the dustbag over a dustbin.

- Remove the clip by sliding it off the dustbag sideways.

- Undo the metal hooks.

- Close the dustbag by fastening the metal hooks and sliding the clip back onto the bottom edge
of the dustbag.

Ordering dustbags

Philips s-bag` paper dustbags are available under type number FC8021 (4822480101113).

Philips s-bag` clinic high filtration dustbags are available under type number FC8022
(883802201010).

Philips/3M Sydney+ High Filtration dustbags are available under type number HR 6999/90.

Philips cotton dustbags are available under number FC8020 (432200493291).

Cleaning and replacing filters

Motor Protection Filter

Every time you empty or replace the dustbag, clean the Permanent Motor Protection Filter.

1 Remove the dustbag holder with the dustbag.

2 Take the Motor Protection Filter holder out of the appliance and clean the filter by shaking it

over a dustbin.(fig.25)

3 Press the filter holder with the clean filter firmly into place to ensure that it fits properly at

the bottom.(fig.26)

4 Place the dustbag holder with the dustbag back into the appliance.

Activated Carbon Filter

Instead of with the Motor Protection Filter, the appliance can be used with an Activated Carbon
Filter.This filter neutralises smells produced by the dir t in the dustbag.

◗ Replace the Activated Carbon Filter every six months or when you notice that smell

absorption becomes less effective.

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1 To replace the Activated Carbon Filter, see the Motor Protection Filter section above. Instead

of cleaning the filter, you have to insert a new filter.

Motor Outlet Filter

The AFS Micro Filter located in the back of this appliance will filter a large part of the smallest
particles from the exhaust air by means of its electrostatically charged fibres.

1 Replace the AFS Micro Filter every six months.

2 Open the filter grille.(fig.27)

3 Remove the old filter.(fig.28)

4 Insert the new filter into the appliance.

5 Close the filter grille and push the left and right bottom corners until they snap home.(fig.29)

HEPA filter

Instead of the AFS Micro Filter, some appliances are equipped with the special HEPA Filter.The
HEPA Filter is able to remove at least 99.99% of all particles down to 0.0003 mm in size from the
outlet air.This not only includes normal house dust, but also harmful microscopic vermin such as
house dust mites and their excrements, which are well-known causes of respiratory allergies.

◗ The HEPA filter can be replaced in the same way as the ASF Micro Filter. Replace the HEPA

filter every six months.

Ordering filters

AFS Micro Filters are available under type number FC8030 (432200492910).

HEPA Filters are available under type number FC8031 (432200492920).

Activated Carbon Filters are available under type number FC8033 (482248020145).

Activated Carbon upgrade kits are available under type number FC8034.

Ordering accessories

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.

Environment

To make recycling possible, the plastics used for this appliance have been coded.

The cardboard packaging has been made of recycled material and is fully recyclable.

Replacing the mains cord

If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must always be replaced by Philips or a service
centre authorised by Philips, as special tools and/or parts are required.

Solving problems

◗ The suction power is insufficient:

1 Check if the suction power control is in the required position (see the section on vacuum

cleaning - adjusting suction power).

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2 Check if the dustbag is full. If necessary, replace the dustbag.

3 Check if the filters need to be replaced.

4 Check if the nozzle, tube or hose is blocked up.

5 To remove the obstruction, disconnect the blocked-up item and connect it (as far as

possible) in reverse position. Switch the vacuum cleaner on to make the airflow suck the
obstructing material out of the blocked-up item.(fig.30)

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). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your
country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic
Appliances and Personal Care BV.

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