Troubleshooting - Philips FC8446 Bedienungsanleitung

Replacing the exhaust micro filter
Always unplug the appliance before you replace a filter.
Replace the exhaust micro filter every 12 months.
1 The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet.
2 Open the exhaust micro filter grille.
3 Remove the filter and place the new filter in the appliance.
4 To close the exhaust grille, first align the lugs on the bottom of the grille with the slots in the appliance
(1). Then press the tab back on the appliance until the grille locks into place (2) ('click') (Fig. 18).
Ordering accessories
To purchase accessories for this appliance, please visit our online shop at www.shop.philips.com/service. If
the online shop is not available in your country, go to your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre.
Ordering dustbags
- Philips Classic s-bag
- Philips Clinic s-bag
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- Philips Anti-odour s-bag
- Reusable washable dustbags (some countries only) are available under code number 4322 004 93701.
Note: Please visit www.s-bag.com for more information about the s-bag.
Ordering filters and accessories
- Exhaust micro filters are available under service number 4322 004 93681.
- Motor protection filters are available under service number 4322 004 93671.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an
official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 19).
Guarantee and service
If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.
com/support or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country. You find its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaflet. If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer.

troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable
to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked
questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
1 The suction power is insufficient
- Perhaps the dustbag is full.
If necessary, replace or empty the dustbag.
- Perhaps the filters need to be cleaned or replaced.
If necessary, clean or replace the filters.
- Perhaps the electronic suction power control is set to a low setting.
Set the control to a higher setting.
- Perhaps the nozzle, tube or hose is obstructed.
Remove the obstruction.
synthetic dustbags are available under type number FC8021.
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high filtration synthetic dustbags are available under type number FC8022.
synthetic dustbags are available under type number FC8023.
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