Philips FC8140 - Manual (Page 8)

Hard floor nozzle (specific types only)
- The hard floor nozzle is designed for gentle cleaning of hard floors (Fig. 8).
accessory holder
You can store two accessories in the accessory holder at the same time.
1 Connect the accessory holder to the tube (1) and then connect the hose to the accessory
holder (2) (Fig. 9).
2 To store accessories in the accessory holder, push them onto the holder (Fig. 10).
Crevice nozzle, small nozzle and brush nozzle
1 Connect the crevice nozzle, small nozzle or small brush to the handgrip of the hose or to
the tube. To do this, insert the handgrip or tube into the accessory while turning a
little. (Fig. 11)
- Use the crevice nozzle to clean narrow corners or hard-to-reach places.
- Use the small nozzle to clean small areas, e.g. the seats of chairs and sofas.
- Use the small brush to clean computers, bookshelves etc.
Mini turbo brush (specific types only)
The mini turbo brush is specially designed to effectively pick up animal hairs and fluff from furniture
and mattresses. The unique brush inside the mini turbo brush loosens the hairs from the fabric so
that they can be picked up by the vacuum cleaner. The mini turbo brush can be attached to the
handgrip of the hose or to the telescopic tube.
1 To attach the mini turbo brush, insert it into the handgrip or the telescopic tube while
turning a little.
2 To detach the mini turbo brush, pull it out of the handgrip or the telescopic tube while
turning it a little.
using the appliance
Vacuum cleaning
- You can carry the vacuum cleaner by the handle at the front of the appliance (Fig. 12).
1 Pull the cord out of the appliance and insert the mains plug into the wall socket.
2 Press the on/off button on top of the appliance with your foot to switch on the appliance. (Fi
g. 13)
- 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. 14).
adjusting suction power
You can adjust the suction power with:
- the suction power slide on the handgrip (Fig. 15).
- the electronic suction power control on the vacuum cleaner (Fig. 16).
Cleaning and maintenance
The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
Do not clean any part of the vacuum cleaner in the dishwasher. If necessary, clean the parts with
a moist cloth.
1 Clean the appliance with a damp cloth.
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