Philips FC8768 Manual Del Usuario página 8

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Electromagnetic ields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic ields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientiic evidence available today.
preparing for use
hose
1 To connect the hose, insert it into the hose connection opening until it snaps into place
('click') (Fig. 4).
2 To disconnect the hose, press the release buttons (1) and pull the hose out of the hose
connection opening (2) (Fig. 5).
handgrip
1 To connect the tube to the handgrip of the hose, insert the handgrip into the tube. Fit the
spring-loaded lock button into the opening in the tube until it snaps into place ('click') (Fig. 6).
- To disconnect the tube, push the easy-release button and pull the handgrip out of the tube.
telescopic tube
1 Move the tube lock up or down to adjust the tube length so that the handgrip is at hip
level (Fig. 7).
Connecting the nozzles
- To connect the nozzle or an accessory to the tube, insert the tube into the nozzle or accessory.
Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the opening in the nozzle or accessory until it snaps into
place ('click'). (Fig. 8)
Note: You can also connect the nozzle or accessories directly to the handgrip.
AeroSeal nozzle (speciic types only)
The AeroSeal nozzle is specially designed to reach deeper into loor crevices and carpets to capture
more dust and luff at each stroke.
Use the hard loor setting to clean hard loors (for instance tiled, parqueted, laminated and
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linoleumed looring): push the rocker switch on top of the nozzle with your foot to make the
brush strip come out of the housing (Fig. 9).
- Use the carpet setting to clean carpets: push the rocker switch again to make the brush strip
disappear into the nozzle housing (Fig. 10).
TriActive nozzle (speciic types only)
The TriActive nozzle is a multi-purpose nozzle for carpets and hard loors.
- 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. 11).
The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to vacuum larger particles (Fig. 12).
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To clean hard loors, push the rocker switch on top of the nozzle with your foot (Fig. 13).
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The brush strip for cleaning hard loors comes out of the housing. At the same time, the
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wheel is lifted to prevent scratching and to increase manoeuvrability.
2 To clean carpets, push the rocker switch again. (Fig. 14)
The brush strip disappears into the nozzle housing and the wheel is lowered automatically.
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Combination nozzle (speciic types only)
The combination nozzle can be used on either carpets or hard loors.