FC9179-FC9160 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 7 11 12 13 18 14 17 19 15 24 22 16 21 23 25 20 30 26 31 27 28 32 33 29 4 English 6 13 CEstina 20 EEsti 27 hrvatski 33 Magyar 40 47 liEtuviskai 54 latviEsu 61 Polski 68 roMân 75 82 slovEnsky 89 slovEnsCina 96 srPski 102 109 121 127 FC9179-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 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 Removable strip (specific countries only) Reusable dustbag (specific countries only) Dustbag holder Disposable synthetic dustbag Rear wheel Small nozzle Crevice tool Small brush Button coupling Hose with handgrip (specific types only: with remote control) Accessory holder Tri-Active nozzle Rocker switch for carpet/hard floor settings Parking/storage ridge Side brush Tri-Scopic tube Hinging top handle Filter grille (open) Parking slot Mains plug Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filter or 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. 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. - English - 7 - 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<). Noise level: Lc = 78 dB(A) Electromagnetic fields (EMF) - - 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 To connect the hose, push it firmly into the appliance (`click') (Fig. 2). 2 To disconnect the hose, push the buttons and pull the hose out of the appliance (Fig. 3). tri-scopic tube 1 To connect the tube to the handgrip, press the spring-loaded lock button on the handgrip and insert the handgrip into the tube. Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the opening in the tube (`click') (Fig. 4). 2 To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, press the spring-loaded lock button and pull the handgrip out of the tube. 3 Adjust the tube to the length you find most comfortable during vacuuming. Press one of the two collars downwards and pull the tube part above the collar upwards or push it downwards (Fig. 5). Keep the tube away from your face when you extend it. The tube is very long. tri-active nozzle The Tri-Active 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. 6). - The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to vacuum larger particles (Fig. 7). 1 To connect and disconnect the Tri-Active nozzle, use the same method as for the tube. 2 To clean hard floors, push the rocker switch on top of the nozzle with your foot (Fig. 8). 8 , English The brush strip for cleaning hard floors comes out of the housing. At the same time, the wheel is lifted to prevent scratching and to increase manoeuvrability. 3 To clean carpets, push the rocker switch again (Fig. 9). , The brush strip disappears into the nozzle housing and the wheel is lowered automatically. Crevice tool, small nozzle and small brush 1 Connect the crevice tool (1), the small nozzle (2) or the small brush (3) directly to the handgrip of the hose or to the tube. Use the same method as for the tube. (Fig. 10) accessory holder 1 Snap the accessory holder onto the handgrip (Fig. 11). 2 Snap two accessories into the accessory holder: - Crevice tool and small nozzle (Fig. 12). Note: Make sure the suction opening of the small nozzle points away from the holder. - Crevice tool and small nozzle (Fig. 13). Note: Make sure the suction opening of the small brush points towards the holder. infrared remote control (specific types only) 1 Remove the battery compartment cover. 2 Place the batteries in the battery compartment (Fig. 14). Make sure the - and + poles point in the right direction. 3 Reattach the battery compartment cover using the appliance 1 Pull the cord out of the appliance and put the mains plug in the wall socket. 2 Press the on/off button on top of the appliance with your foot to switch on the appliance (Fig. 15). 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 running at the highest suction power setting. - To reduce the suction power by one setting, press the - button (Fig. 16). - To increase the suction power by one setting, press the + button (Fig. 17). 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. 18) Pausing during use 1 If you want to pause for a moment, insert the ridge on the nozzle into the parking slot to park the tube in a convenient position (Fig. 19). English 2 If the appliance is equipped with an infrared remote control (specific types only), press the standby button to switch off the vacuum cleaner temporarily, for instance when you have to move some furniture. (Fig. 20) 3 To continue vacuum cleaning, press the standby button again. The appliance then starts operating at the previously selected suction power setting again. replacing/emptying the dustbag Always unplug the appliance before you replace the disposable dustbag or empty the reusable dustbag. 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. 21). 1 Pull the cover upwards to open it (Fig. 22). 2 Lift the dustbag holder out of the appliance (Fig. 23). Make sure you hold the dustbag upright when you lift it out of the appliance. 3 Pull at the cardboard tag to remove the full dustbag from the holder (Fig. 24). , The dustbag is sealed automatically. 5 Put the dustbag holder back into the vacuum cleaner. 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 Remove the reusable dustbag from the appliance and the holder as described in section `Replacing the disposable dustbag' above. 2 Slide the clip off the dustbag sideways. 3 Shake out the contents into a dustbin. 4 To close the dustbag, slide the clip back onto the bottom edge of the dustbag. 5 Reinsert the reusable dustbag into the holder and the appliance as described in section `Replacing the disposable dustbag' above. Cleaning/replacing filters Always unplug the appliance before you clean or replace the filters Note: Only wipe the body of the appliance with a moist cloth. Permanent motor protection filter Clean the permanent motor protection filter every time you replace or empty the dustbag. 1 Remove the dustbag holder with the dustbag (Fig. 23). 2 Press the filter holder release tab (1) and take the filter holder out of the appliance (2). Take the motor protection filter out of the filter holder. (Fig. 26) 9 4 Slide the cardboard front of the new dustbag into the two grooves of the dustbag holder as far as possible. (Fig. 25) 10 English 3 Shake the filter over a dustbin to clean it. 4 Put the clean filter back into the filter holder. Fit the two lugs of the filter holder behind the ridge at the bottom to ensure that it fits properly at the top (1). Then press home the filter holder (`click') (2) (Fig. 27). 5 Place the dustbag holder with the dustbag back into the appliance. super Clean air hEPa 12 filter/ultra Clean air hEPa 13 filter This appliance is equipped with either the Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filter or the Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 filter. These filters are located in the back of the appliance. They are able to remove 99.5% and 99.95% respectively 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 with an original Philips filter of the correct type (see chapter `Ordering accessories'). super Clean air hEPa 12 filter Replace the Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filter every six months. This filter is not washable. 1 Open the filter grille (Fig. 28). 2 Remove the old filter (Fig. 29). 3 Insert the new filter into the appliance. 4 Close the filter grille and push the bottom corners until they snap home (Fig. 30). Washable ultra Clean air hEPa 13 filter Clean the washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 filter every 6 months. You can clean the washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 filter max. 4 times. Replace the filter after it has been cleaned 4 times. 1 Open the filter grille (Fig. 28). 2 Take out the washable HEPA 13 filter (Fig. 29). 3 Rinse the pleated side of the HEPA 13 filter under a hot slow-running tap. Hold the filter in such a way that the pleated side points upwards and the water flows parallel to the pleats. Hold the filter at an angle so that the water washes away the dirt inside the pleats (Fig. 31). - Turn the filter 180° and let the water flow along the pleats in opposite direction (Fig. 32). - Continue this process until the filter is clean. Never clean the washable filter with a brush (Fig. 33). Note: Cleaning does not restore the original colour of the filter, but does restore its filtration power. 4 Carefully shake the water from the surface of the filter. Let the filter dry at least 2 hours before you put it back into the vacuum cleaner. 5 Put the filter back into the appliance. Close the filter grille and push the bottom corners until they snap home (Fig. 30). storage 1 Slide the tube parts into each other to reduce the tube to its shortest length. 2 Switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. 3 Press the cord rewind button to rewind the mains cord (Fig. 34). English 11 4 To store the appliance in upright position, insert the ridge on the nozzle into the storage slot (Fig. 35). 5 Always put the Tri-Active nozzle in the carpet setting when you store it (brush strip retracted into the nozzle). Also prevent the side brushes from becoming bent (Fig. 8). 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. ...