User manual PANASONIC MC-CG677K

[. . . ] Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the opening in the tube ('click') (fig. 2 To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, press the spring-loaded lock button and pull the handgrip out of the tube. 2 Adjust the tube to the length you find most comfortable during vacuum cleaning (fig. Nozzles Convertible nozzle (specific types only) The convertible nozzle can be used on either carpets or hard floors. [. . . ] Reach & Clean nozzle (specific types only) The Reach & Clean nozzle can be used on either carpets or hard floors. When the nozzle is positioned lengthwise, the suction power is concentrated at the front side of the nozzle. 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 (fig. 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. 1 With the nozzle positioned breadthwise and the brush strip folded out, you can clean large hard floor areas. Turn the tube until the brush strip pops out of the nozzle housing and the nozzle is positioned breadthwise (fig. 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. 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. 4 With the nozzle positioned lengthwise and the brush strip folded in, you can vacuum clean small soft floor areas. cleaning and replacing the filters Always unplug the appliance before cleaning or replacing the filters. Moter Protection Filter Clean the Permanent Motor Protection Filter every time you empty or replace the dustbag. 2 Take the Motor Protection Filter holder out of the appliance and clean the filter by shaking it over a dustbin (fig. 3 Press the filter holder with the clean filter firmly into place to ensure that it fits properly at the bottom (fig. Activated Carbon Filter Instead of with the Motor Protection Filter, the appliance can be equipped with an Activated Carbon Filter. Replace the Activated Carbon Filter every six months or when you notice that smell absorption becomes less effective. to replace the Activated Carbon Filter , see the Motor Protection Filter section above. AFS Micro Filter The AFS Micro Filter located in the back of this appliance filters a large part of the smallest particles from the exhaust air by means of its electrostatically charged fibres. 4 Close the filter grille and push the left and right bottom corners until they snap home (fig. HEPA filter Instead of with the AFS Micro Filter, some types are equipped with the special HEPA Filter. 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. 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. Dustbags Philips s-bag` paper dustbags are available under type number FC8021. Philips Clinic s-bag` high filtration dustbags are available under type number FC8022. [. . . ]