Replace the dustbag, even if it is not full yet (see chapter ‘Replacing/emptying the dustbag’). -Never use the appliance without the motor protection filter. This damages the motor and shor tens the life of the appliance. -Only use Philips dustbags (see chapter ‘Obtaining replacement items’ for type numbers of replacement dustbags). -Noise level: Lc= 84 dB(A). electromagnetic fields (eMF) -This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. Preparing for use hose 1 1 To connect the hose, push it into the appliance (‘click’) (Fig. ). To disconnect the hose, press the release buttons on the hose connector (1) and pull it out of the appliance ( ) (Fig. ). telescopic tube To connect the telescopic tube to the handgrip of the hose, insert the hose end of the telescopic tube into the handgrip while turning it a little (Fig. ). To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, pull at the tube while turning it a little. Adjust the tube to the length you find most comfortable during vacuum cleaning. Push the slide downwards (1) with one hand and pull the upper part of the tube upwards or push it downwards ( ) with the other hand (Fig. 5). Convertible nozzle You can use the conver tible nozzle on carpet (with the brush strips folded in) or on hard floors (with the brush strips folded out). To connect the nozzle to the tube, press the spring-loaded lock button on the tube and insert the tube into the floor nozzle. Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the opening in the nozzle (‘click’) (Fig. 6). To disconnect the nozzle from the tube, press the spring-loaded lock button and pull the nozzle out of the tube. Push the rocker switch on top of the convertible nozzle with your foot to make the brushstrip for cleaning hard floors come out of the nozzle housing (Fig. 7). English Push the rocker switch on the other side to make the brush strip disappear into the convertible nozzle housing. (Fig. 8) Crevice tool and small nozzle You find the crevice tool and small nozzle inside the accessor y compar tment of the appliance. You can connect the crevice tool or the small nozzle to the tube or directly to the handgrip of the hose. 1 To connect the crevice tool (1) or the small nozzle (2), insert the tube or handgrip while turning it a little. (Fig. 9) 1 You can use the crevice tool to clean hard-to-reach places quickly and conveniently. 2 You can use the small nozzle to clean small areas, e.g. the seats of chairs and sofas. using the appliance Vacuuming Pull the mains cord out of the appliance and put the plug in the wall socket. Press the on/off button on top of the appliance with your foot to switch on theappliance (Fig. 10). adjusting suction power 1 During vacuum cleaning, you can adjust the suction power with: -the slide on the handgrip (Fig. 11). -the power suction knob on top of the appliance (Fig. 12). Parking the tube -If you want to pause for a moment, inser t the ridge on the nozzle into the parking slot to park the tube in a convenient position (Fig. 13). storage 1 Switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Press the cord rewind button to rewind the mains cord (Fig. 14). Put the appliance in upright position and insert the ridge on the telescopic tube into the storage slot on the appliance (Fig. 15). replacing/emptying the dustbag Always unplug the appliance before you replace the disposable dustbag or empty the reusable dustbag. -Replace or empty the dustbag as soon as the dustbag-full indicator has changed colour permanently, i.e. even when the nozzle is not placed on the floor (Fig. 16). replacing the disposable dustbag 1 , Push on the tab for opening the dustbag compartment (1) and pull the dustbag compartmentcover upwards (2) (Fig. 17). Pull at the cardboard tag to remove the full dustbag from the holder (Fig. 18). The dustbag is sealed automatically. Slide the cardboard front of the new dustbag into the two grooves of the dustbag holder as far as possible. (Fig. 19) Close the cover (‘click’) (Fig. 20). English Note:You cannot close the cover if no dustbag has been inserted. emptying the reusable dustbag (some countries only) In some countries, this vacuum cleaner also comes with a reusable dustbag that can be used and emptied repeatedly.You can use the reusable dustbag instead of disposable dustbags. To remove and inser t the reusable dustbag, simply follow the instructions in ‘Replacing the disposable dustbag’. To empty the reusable dustbag: Slide the clip off the dustbag sideways. Shake out the contents into a dustbin. To close the dustbag, slide the clip back onto the bottom edge of the dustbag. Cleaning/replacing filters Always unplug the appliance before you clean or replace the filters. Motor protection filter Clean the permanent motor protection filter ever y time you replace the dustbag. 1 5 Remo...