Philips FC9160 User Manual
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Preparing for use
hose
1
To connect the hose, push it firmly into the appliance (‘click’) (Fig. 4).
2
To disconnect the hose, push the buttons and pull the hose out of the appliance (Fig. 5).
tri-scopic tube (specific types only)
1
To connect the tube to the handgrip, press the spring-loaded lock button on the handgrip (1)
and insert the handgrip into the tube. Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the opening in
the tube (‘click’) (2) (Fig. 6).
- To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, press the spring-loaded lock button and pull the
handgrip out of the tube.
2
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. 7).
telescopic tube (specific types only)
1
To connect the tube to the handgrip, insert the handgrip into the tube. Fit the spring-loaded
lock button into the opening in the tube (‘click’) (Fig. 8).
- To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, press the easy-release button (1) and pull the
handgrip out of the tube (2) (Fig. 9).
2
Adjust the tube to the length you find most comfortable during vacuuming (Fig. 10).
nozzles and accessories
1
To connect a nozzle or an accessory to the tube, press the spring-loaded lock button (1) on
the tube and insert the tube into the nozzle or accessory (2). Fit the spring-loaded lock
button into the opening in the nozzle or accessory (‘click’) (Fig. 11).
Note: You can also connect the nozzles and accessories directly to the handgrip in the same way.
2
To disconnect the nozzle or an accessory from the tube, press the spring-loaded lock button
and pull the nozzle out of the tube.
triactive nozzle (specific types only)
The TriActive 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. 12).
- The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to vacuum larger particles (Fig. 13).
1
To clean hard floors, push the rocker switch on top of the nozzle with your foot (Fig. 14).
, 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.
2
To clean carpets, push the rocker switch again (Fig. 15).
, The brush strip disappears into the nozzle housing and the wheel is lowered automatically.
Combination nozzle (specific types only)
The combination nozzle can be used on either carpets or hard floors.
1
To clean hard floors, push the rocker switch on top of the nozzle with your foot (Fig. 16).
, The brush strip for cleaning hard floors comes out of the nozzle housing.
2
To clean carpets, push the rocker switch again (Fig. 17).
, The brush strip disappears into the nozzle housing.
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