Philips FC 9176/01 Manuel D’Utilisation

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.

 - Never suck up water or any other liquid. Never suck up flammable substances and do not suck 

up ashes until they are cold.
Warning

 - Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before 

you connect the appliance.

 - Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged.

 - If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised  

by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

 - This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, 

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given 

supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

 - Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

 - Do not point the hose, the tube or any other accessory at the eyes or ears nor put it in your 

mouth when it is connected to the vacuum cleaner and the vacuum cleaner is switched on. 
Caution

 - When you use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum ashes, fine sand, lime, cement dust and similar 

substances, the pores of the dustbag become clogged. As a result, the dustbag-full indicator will 

indicate that the dustbag is full. Replace the disposable dustbag or empty the reusable dustbag, 

even if it is not full yet (see chapter ‘Replacing/emptying the dustbag’).

 - Never use the appliance without the motor protection filter. This could damage the motor and 

shorten the life of the appliance.

 - Only use Philips s-bag ` synthetic dustbags or the reusable dustbag provided  

(some countries only). 

 - The translucent display panel is made of recyclable polycarbonate (>PC/ABS<).

 - During vacuum cleaning, especially in rooms with low air humidity, your vacuum cleaner builds 

up static electricity. As a result you can experience electric shocks when you touch the tube or 

other steel parts of your vacuum cleaner. These shocks are not harmful to you and do not 

damage the appliance. To reduce this inconvenience we advise you:

1  to discharge the appliance by frequently holding the tube against other metal objects in the 

room (for example legs of a table or chair, radiator etc.); (Fig. 2)

2  to raise the air humidity level in the room by placing water in the room. For example, you can 

hang containers filled with water from your radiators or place bowls filled with water on or 

near your radiators (Fig. 3).

 - Noise level: Lc= 74 dB(A).

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.

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