Philips FC9166-9160 manual Preparing for use

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-The translucent display panel is made of recyclable polycarbonate (>PC/ABS<).

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and in accordance with the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use according to scientific evidence available today.

Preparing for use

Hose

1To connect the hose, push it firmly into the appliance (‘click’) (Fig. 2).

2To disconnect the hose, push the buttons and pull the hose out of the appliance (Fig. 3).

Tri-Scopic tube

1To 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).

2To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, press the spring-loaded lock button and pull the handgrip out of the tube.

3Adjust 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

1 To connect and disconnect the Tri-Active nozzle, use the same method as for the tube.

-The Tri-Active nozzle is a multi-purpose nozzle for carpets and hard floors (Fig. 6).

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 vacuum larger particles (Fig. 7).

2Hard floor setting: push the rocker switch on top of the nozzle with your foot to make the brush strip come out of the housing.At the same time, the wheel is lifted to prevent scratching and to increase manoeuvrability (Fig. 8).

3Carpet setting: push the rocker switch again to make the brush strip disappear into the nozzle housing.The wheel is lowered automatically (Fig. 9).

Crevice nozzle, small nozzle and brush nozzle

1To connect the crevice nozzle (1), the small nozzle (2) or the brush nozzle (3), use the same

method as for the tube. (Fig. 10)

Connect the nozzles directly to the handgrip of the hose or to the tube.

Accessory holder

-The accessory holder can be snapped onto the handgrip (Fig. 11).

To store nozzles in the accessory holder, push them into the holder.To detach the accessories, pull

them out of the holder.

You can store two accessories at a time in the accessory holder:

-Crevice nozzle and small nozzle (Fig. 12).

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

- Crevice nozzle and brush nozzle (Fig. 13).