Philips FC8700 manual Cleaning sensors, wheels and side brushes, Replacement, Replacing the filter

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Caution:Always make sure the filter is present inside the dust container. If you use the robot without the filter inside the dust container, the motor will be damaged.

Cleaning sensors, wheels and side brushes

To maintain good cleaning performance, you have to clean the drop-off sensors, the wheels and the side brushes from time to time.

1Make sure the power switch is in ‘off’ position.

2Place the robot upside down on a flat surface.

3Use a brush with soft bristles (e.g. a toothbrush) to remove dust or fluff from the drop-off sensors.Also check if there is any dirt or fluff blocking the suction opening (Fig. 42).

Note: It is important that you clean the drop-off sensors regularly. If the drop-off sensors are dirty, the robot may fail to detect height differences.

4Use a brush with soft bristles (e.g. a toothbrush) to remove dust or fluff from the front wheel and side wheels (Fig. 43).

5To clean the side brushes, grab them by the bristles and pull them off their shafts (Fig. 44).

6Remove fluff, hairs and threads from the shaft and from the side brush with a soft brush

(e.g. a toothbrush) or a cloth (Fig. 45).

7Check the side brushes and the bottom of the robot for any sharp objects that could damage your floor.

Replacement

You can order spareparts and accessories at www.shop.philips.com/service or at your Philips dealer.You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country.

Replacing the filter

Replace the filter if it is very dirty or damaged.You can order a new filter under order number

CP0108. See ‘Emptying and cleaning the dust container’ in chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’ for

instructions on how to remove the filter from the dust container and how to place it in the dust

container.

Replacing the side brushes

Replace the side brushes after some time to ensure proper cleaning results.

Note: Always replace the side brushes when you notice signs of wear or damage.We also recommend that you replace both side brushes at the same time.You can order spare side brushes as a set under order number CP0107.

1Make sure that the on/off switch is in ‘off’ position.

2To replace the side brushes, grab the old side brushes by the bristles and pull them off their shafts.

3Push the new side brushes onto the shafts (Fig. 11).