User manual ALFATEC ASB68

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] as a result , the dustbag-full indicator will indicate that the dustbag is full. Replace the dustbag, even if it is not full yet (see chapter `Replacing/emptying the dustbag'). Only use Philips dustbags (see chapter `Obtaining replacement items' for type numbers of replacement dustbags). 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 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. Tube and hose with handgrip 1 To connect the tube parts to each other, insert the narrow section into the wider section and turn a little (Fig. To connect the tube to the handgrip of the hose, insert the hose end of the 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. Replace or empty the dustbag as soon as the dustbag-full indicator has changed colour permanently, i. Replacing the disposable dustbag 1 Push on the tab for opening the dustbag compartment (1) and pull the dustbag compartment cover upwards () (Fig. Pull at the cardboard tag to remove the full dustbag from the holder (Fig. Slide the cardboard front of the new dustbag into the two grooves of the dustbag holder as far as possible. 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. to remove and insert the reusable dustbag , simply follow the instructions in `Replacing the disposable dustbag'. To empty the reusable dustbag: 1 Slide the clip off the dustbag sideways. 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 every time you replace the dustbag. Press the motor protection filter down firmly to make sure that it fits properly at the bottom (Fig. Obtaining replacement items If you have any difficulties obtaining replacement items for this appliance, please contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country or consult the worldwide guarantee leaflet. [. . . ]