User manual PHILIPS FC 8712

[. . . ] Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Never suck up flammable substances and do not suck up ashes until they are cold. 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 mains cord, the plug or the appliance itself is damaged. [. . . ] 2 To disconnect the hose, press the release buttons (1) and pull the hose connector out of the hose connection opening (2). 3 To connect the tube to a nozzle, press the spring-loaded lock button on the tube and insert the tube into the nozzle. Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the opening in the nozzle (`click'). - To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, press the spring-loaded lock button and pull the handgrip out of the tube. Accessoryholder(specifictypesonly) 1 Slide the accessory holder with accessories onto the handgrip (`click'). 2 To detach the accessory holder, squeeze the release levers together (1) and slide the accessory holder off the handgrip (2). Accessoryclip(specifictypesonly) The accessory clip can simply be snapped onto the tube. - You can snap the crevice tool and the small nozzle (specific types only) onto the clip. Accessoryholder(specifictypesonly) - The accessory holder can simply be snapped onto the handgrip. You can store accessories in the accessory holder by pushing them into the holder. You can store two accessories at a time in the accessory holder: Please note the way in which the small nozzle must be placed in the accessory holder. Crevicetoolandsmallnozzle(specifictypesonly) 1 Connect the crevice tool (1) or small nozzle (2) with or without brush attachment (3) to the tube or directly to the handgrip. Brushattachment(specifictypesonly) 1 To assemble the brush attachment, slide it onto the bottom of the small nozzle (`click'). 2 To disassemble the brush attachment, slide it off the bottom of the small nozzle. Crevicetool, smallnozzleandsmallbrush(specifictypesonly) You can connect the crevice tool (1), the small nozzle (2) or the small brush (3) directly to the handgrip or to the tube. 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. The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to suck up larger particles. 1 Use the hard floor setting to clean hard floors (for instance for tiled, parqueted, laminated and linoleumed flooring): push the rocker switch on top of the nozzle with your foot to make the brush strip come out of the housing. 2 Use the carpet setting to clean carpets: push the rocker switch again to make the brush strip disappear into the nozzle housing. 1 To clean hard floors, push the rocker switch on top of the combination nozzle with your foot. 2 To clean carpets, push the rocker switch again to make the brush strips disappear into the nozzle housing again. Usingtheappliance 1 Pull the cord out of the appliance and put the mains plug in the wall socket. [. . . ] - You can replace this filter in the same way as the Super Clean Air filter. Storage 1 Switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. 3 Always put the Tri-Active nozzle in the carpet setting when you store it and prevent the side brushes from becoming bent. If you have any difficulties obtaining filters or other accessories for this appliance, contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country or consult the worldwide guarantee leaflet. [. . . ]