Philips FC 6146 User manual

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Introduction
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General description (Fig. 1)
A Detachable nozzle
B Nozzle release button
C Dust compartment
D Dust compartment release button
E Charging light
F On/off slide with 2 speeds
G Exhaust air openings
H Adapter
I Crevice tool
J Charger
K Brush tool
L Filter unit
1 Outer lter
2 Inner lter with lter holder
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it
for future reference.
Danger
- Never suck up water or any other liquid. Never suck up ammable
substances and do not suck up ashes until they are cold.
- Never immerse the vacuum cleaner or the charger in water or any
other liquid.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
- Do not use the vacuum cleaner or the charger if it is damaged.
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- The charger and its adapter cannot be replaced. If the charger or its
adapter is damaged, the appliance must be discarded.
- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to
replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
- 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.
Caution
- Remove the adapter from the wall socket before you clean the
charger.
- Only charge the vacuum cleaner with the charger supplied. During
charging, the adapter feels warm to the touch. This is normal.
- Always switch off the vacuum cleaner after use.
- The voltage on the contact strips in the charger is low (max. 12 volts)
and therefore not dangerous.
- Never block the exhaust air openings during vacuuming.
- Switch off the appliance when you recharge it.
- Always use the vacuum cleaner with the lter unit assembled.
- To avoid the risk of electric shock, be careful when you drill holes in
the wall to attach the charger, especially close to a wall socket.
- Charge, store and use the appliance at a temperature between 5°C
and 35°C.
- Do not dismantle or short-circuit the batteries. Protect the batteries
from re, heat and direct sunlight.
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This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding
electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the
instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientic evidence available today.
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Preparing for use
Installing the charger
1 Attachthechargertothewallasshowninthegure.(Fig.2)
If you attach the charger to the wall, the space between the screw holes
has to be 12cm.
2 Youcanalsoplacethechargeronahorizontalsurface(e.g.atable
ordesk)(Fig.3).
3 Windexcessmainscordaroundthereelinthebackofthecharger
andpassthecordthroughtheslot(Fig.4).
Charging the appliance
Charge the appliance for at least 16 hours before you use it for the rst
time.
Tip: If you are not going to use the appliance for a longer period of
time, remove the adapter from the wall socket to save energy.
1 Makesuretheapplianceisswitchedoff.
2 Puttheadapterinthewallsocket.
3 Placethevacuumcleaneronthecharger(Fig.5).
- Make sure you place the opening in the back of the vacuum cleaner
on the hook of the charger (Fig. 6).
, Thecharginglightashestoindicatethattheappliance
ischarging(Fig.7).
, Thecharginglightisoncontinuouslytoindicatethattheappliance
isfullycharged.
Using the appliance
1 Pushtheon/offslideforwardstoswitchontheappliance(Fig.8).
- If you want to use normal power, select speed 1.
- If you want to use high power, select speed 2.
2 Pushtheon/offslidebackwardstoswitchofftheappliance(Fig.9).
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Accessories
The appliance comes with the following accessories:
- a brush tool to clean delicate surfaces;
- a crevice tool to vacuum corners or narrow gaps.
1 Taketheaccessoryyouwanttousefromthecharger.
2 Attachtheaccessorytothenozzleoftheappliance(Fig.10).
Cleaning
Neverimmersethevacuumcleanerorthechargerinwaterorany
otherliquid.
Alwaysremovetheadapterfromthewallsocketbeforeyoucleanthe
charger.
1 Cleantheoutsideoftheapplianceandthechargerwithadamp
cloth.
2 Ifthecontactpointsofthechargeraredirty,wipethemwithadry
cloth.
Emptying and cleaning the dust compartment
Make sure you empty and clean the dust compartment regularly.
Quick cleaning
To empty the dust compartment quickly:
1 Pressthenozzlereleasebutton(1)andtakethedetachablenozzle
offtheappliance(2)(Fig.11).
2 Shakethecontentsofthedustcompartmentoutintoa
dustbin(Fig.12).
Thorough cleaning
1 Holdtheapplianceoveradustbin,pressthedustcompartment
releasebutton(1)andremovethedustcompartment(2)(Fig.13).
2 Removethelterunitfromthedustcompartment(Fig.14).
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3 Emptythedustcompartmentbyshakingitwithyourfree
hand(Fig.15).
4 Ifnecessary,cleanthedustcompartmentwithadampcloth.
5 Ifnecessary,cleanthelterunit.Seesection‘Cleaningthelter
unit’.
6 Toreattachthedustcompartment,aligntheslotonthedust
compartmentwiththeprojectionontheappliance.Firstattachthe
bottomofthedustcompartment(1).Thenpushthetopofthedust
compartmenttowardstheappliance(2)untilitlocksintoplace
(‘click’)(Fig.16).
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Make sure you clean the lter unit regularly.
1 Turntheouterlteranticlockwise(1)andremoveitfromthelter
holder(2)(Fig.17).
Leave the inner lter attached to the lter holder.
2 Cleantheinnerlterandtheouterlterwithabrushorwitha
normalvacuumcleaneriftheyareverydirty.
Note: If necessary , you can clean the inner lter and the outer lter in cold
or lukewarm water. Dry the inner and outer lter thoroughly before you use
the lter unit again.
3 Placetheouterlterbackontothelterholder(1)andturnit
clockwisetoattachit(2).(Fig.18)
4 Putthelterunitbackintothedustcompartment(Fig.19).
Note: Make sure you insert the lter unit in the correct way.
Storage
1 Youcanstorethevacuumcleanerandtheaccessoriesonthe
charger(Fig.20).
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Replacement
We advise you to replace the inner lter after a prolonged period of use
or if you can no longer clean it properly.
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1 Removethelterunitfromthedustcompartment(Fig.14).
2 Turntheouterlteranticlockwise(1)andremoveitfromthelter
holder(2)(Fig.17).
3 Gentlyturntheinnerlteranticlockwise(1)andremoveitfrom
thelterholder(2)(Fig.21).
4 Placeanewinnerlteronthelterholder(1)andturnit
clockwisetoattachit(2)(Fig.22).
5 Pushthetipoftheinnerlterinwards(Fig.23).
6 Placetheouterlteronthelterholder(1)andturnitclockwise
toattachit(2).(Fig.18)
7 Putthelterunitbackintothedustcompartment(Fig.19).
Note: Make sure you insert the lter unit in the correct way.
Accessories
New inner lters are available under type no. FC8035. Contact your
Philips dealer.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment (Fig. 24).
- The built-in rechargeable batteries contain substances that may
pollute the environment. Remove the batteries when you discard the
appliance. Do not throw away the batteries with the normal
household waste, but hand them in at an ofcial collection point. You
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can also take the appliance to a Philips service centre. The staff of this
centre will remove the batteries for you and will dispose of them in
an environmentally safe way (Fig. 25).
Removing the rechargeable batteries
Onlyremovetherechargeablebatteriesiftheyarecompletelyempty.
Neverlettherechargeablebatteriescomeintocontactwithmetal.
Remove the rechargeable batteries in the following way.
1 Letthevacuumcleanerrununtilitstops.
Try to switch on the appliance again to check if the batteries are really
empty. If the motor starts, repeat the procedure.
2 Loosenandremovethescrews.Openthevacuumcleaner(Fig.26).
3 Putthemotorunitwiththebatteriesstillattachedinalargebowl
with3litresofwaterand3teaspoonsofsalt.
- Make sure the whole motor unit is immersed. Add more water and
salt according to the above proportion (1 teaspoon salt to 1 litre of
water) if needed.
- Leave the motor unit and the batteries in the bowl for 24 hours.
4 Cuttheconnectingwiresonebyoneandremovethe
batteries(Fig.27).
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips
website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care
Centre in your country (you nd its phone number in the worldwide
guarantee leaet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country,
go to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of
Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
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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, contact the Customer Care Centre in your
country.
Problem Solution
The appliance
does not work.
The batteries may be low. Recharge the batteries.
You may not have placed the appliance on the
charger properly. Place the appliance on the
charger properly. The charging light goes on to
indicate that the appliance is charging.
You may not have put the adapter properly in the
wall socket. Put the adapter properly in the wall
socket.
The contact points on the appliance and/or on the
charger may be dirty. Wipe them clean with a dry
cloth.
The appliance may have been switched on while it
was on the charger. Make sure the appliance is
switched off when you charge it.
If the appliance still does not work, take the
appliance to your dealer or a service centre
authorised by Philips for examination.
The charging
light does not go
on.
Make sure that the adapter is inserted properly in
the wall socket and that the appliance is switched
off.
The vacuum
cleaner does not
vacuum properly.
The dust compartment may not be attached
properly to the appliance. Attach the dust
compartment properly to the appliance.
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Problem Solution
The dust compartment may be full. Empty the dust
compartment.
The lter unit may be clogged. Clean the inner lter
and the outer lter (see chapter ‘Cleaning’).
Dust escapes
from the vacuum
cleaner.
The dust compartment may be full. Empty the dust
compartment.
The dust compartment may not be attached
properly to the appliance. Attach the dust
compartment properly to the appliance.
Perhaps the lter unit is not placed properly in the
dust compartment. Place the lter unit properly in
the dust compartment.
The vacuum
cleaner does not
work properly
when one of the
accessories is
attached to the
nozzle.
The dust compartment may be full. Empty the dust
compartment.
The accessory may be clogged. Remove the
obstruction from the accessory.
The lter unit may be clogged. Clean the inner lter
and the outer lter (see chapter ‘Cleaning’).
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Philips FC 6146 User manual

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