FC6144, FC6142, FC6140
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1. 1 and turn it clockwise to attach it 2 Fig 24 Push the tip of the inner filter inwards Fig 25 HE Put the inner filter in the outer filter 1 and turn it clockwise to fix it 2 Fig 21 Put the filter unit back into the dust compartment Fig 19 Note Make sure you insert the filter unit in the correct way Accessories FC6144 FC6140 New inner filters are available under type no FC8035 Contact your Philips dealer FC6142 New inner filters are available under type no FC8036 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 official collection point for recycling By doing this you help to preserve the environment Fig 26 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 official collection point You can also take the appliance to a Philips service centre The staff of this 14 ENGLISH centre will remove the batteries for you and will dispose of them in an environmentally safe way Saving energy 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 Disposing of the rechargeable batteries NiMH batteries may explode when exposed to high2. Fig 11 Shake the contents of the dust compartment out into a dustbin Fig 12 Thorough cleaning Hold the appliance over a dustbin press the dust compartment release button 1 and remove the dust compartment 2 Fig 13 Remove the filter unit from the dust compartment Fig 14 Empty the dust compartment by shaking it with your free hand Fig 15 If necessary clean the dust compartment with a damp cloth If necessary clean the filter unit See section Cleaning the filter unit FC6144 FC6140 EI 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 and then push the top of the dust compartment towards the appliance 2 until it locks into place click Fig 16 Cleaning the filter unit FC6144 FC6140 Make sure you clean the filter unit regularly Turn the outer filter anticlockwise 1 and remove it from the filter holder 2 Fig 17 Leave the inner filter attached to the filter holder ENGLISH 11 Clean the inner filter and the outer filter with a brush or with a normal vacuum cleaner if they are very dirty Note If necessary you can clean the inner filter and the outer filter in cold or lukewarm water Dry the inner and outer filter thoroughly before you use the filter unit again Place the outer filter back onto the filter holder 1 and turn it clockwise to attach it 2 F
3. a crevice tool to vacuum corners or narrow gaps a squeegee to suck up liquid FC6142 only Take the accessory you want to use from the charger Attach the accessory to the nozzle of the appliance Fig 10 Sucking up liquid FC6142 only Connect the squeegee to the nozzle of the appliance Hold the appliance with the nozzle pointing downwards at an angle of 30 Never hold the appliance with the nozzle pointing upwards when there is liquid in the dust compartment Do not tilt the appliance to one side or shake the appliance when there is liquid in the dust compartment Place the squeegee on the surface to be cleaned Make sure the squeegee stays in contact with the surface Suck up the liquid Stop sucking up liquid when the liquid level inside the dust compartment has reached the maximum indication Empty and dry the dust compartment each time you have used the appliance to suck up a liquid Always remove the adapter from the wall socket before you clean the charger When you have used the appliance to suck up liquid FC6142 only always empty and dry the dust compartment after use Clean the appliance and the charger with a damp cloth 10 ENGLISH Emptying and cleaning the dust compartment FC6144 FC6140 Make sure you empty and clean the dust compartment regularly Quick cleaning To empty the dust compartment quickly Press the nozzle release button 1 and take the detachable nozzle off the appliance 2
4. temperatures or fire Only remove the rechargeable batteries if they are completely empty Remove the rechargeable batteries in the following way Let the vacuum cleaner run until it stops undo the screws and open the vacuum cleaner Fig 27 Cut the connecting wires one by one and remove the batteries Fig 28 Guarantee amp 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 find tts phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet 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 Troubleshooting This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with your vacuum cleaner Please read the different sections for more details If you are unable to solve the problem please contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country ENGLISH 15 Problem Solution The appliance does The batteries may be low Recharge the not work 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 appli
5. Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome FC6144 FC6142 FC6140 PHILIPS FC6144 FC6142 FC6140 ENGLISH 6 DANSK 18 DEUTSCH 29 EAAHNIKA 42 ESPA OL 56 SUOMI 69 FRANCAIS 80 ITALIANO 93 NEDERLANDS 105 NORSK 117 PORTUGU S 128 SVENSKA 141 T RKCE 152 General description Fig 1 Detachable nozzle FC6140 FC6144 only ozzle release button FC6140 FC6144 only Dust compartment Dust compartment release button Charging light LED On off slide Exhaust air openings Adapter Brush tool O Crevice tool Charger Squeegee FC6142 only Filter unit FC6142 1 Outer filter 2 Inner filter with filter holder Filter unit FC6144 FC6140 1 Outer filter 2 Inner filter with filter holder Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference 080000008 Danger Never suck up flammable substances or corrosive liquids and do not suck up ashes until they are cold Never immerse the vacuum cleaner or the charger in water 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 other parts are damaged The adapter and the charger of this appliance cannot be replaced If the adapter or charger is damaged the appliance must be discarded ENGLISH 7 This appliance is not inte
6. ance and or on the charger may be dirty Wipe them clean with a dry cloth he appliance may have been switched on while tt was on the charger Make sure the appliance is switched off when you charge it Take the appliance to your dealer or a service centre authorised by Philips for examination The charging light Make sure that the adapter is inserted properly does not go on in the wall socket and that the appliance is switched off The vacuum cleaner The dust compartment may not be attached does not vacuum properly to the appliance Attach the dust properly compartment properly to the appliance The dust compartment may be full Empty the dust compartment The filter unit may be clogged Clean the inner filter and the outer filter see chapter Cleaning 16 ENGLISH Problem Solution Dust escapes from the vacuum cleaner The vacuum cleaner does not work properly when one of the accessories is attached to the nozzle The surface is still very wet after vacuuming liquid FC6142 only The dust compartment may be full Empty the dust compartment he dust compartment may not be attached properly to the appliance Attach the dust compartment properly to the appliance Perhaps the filter unit is not placed properly in the dust compartment Place the filter unit properly in the dust compartment The dust compartment may be full Empty the dust compartment The accessor
7. cording to the instructions in this user manual the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today 8 ENGLISH Preparing for use Installing the charger Attach the charger to the wall as shown in the figure Fig 2 If you attach the charger to the wall the space between the screw holes has to be 12cm You can also place the charger on a horizontal surface e g a table or desk Fig 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 first time Make sure the appliance is switched off Put the adapter in the wall socket 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 D The charging light goes on to indicate that the appliance is charging Fig 7 Note The charging light stays on as long as the appliance is in the plugged in charger Note The charging light does not give any information about the battery charge level of the vacuum cleaner Using the appliance Push the on off slide forwards to switch on the appliance Fig 8 Push the on off slide backwards to switch off the appliance Fig 9 ENGLISH 9 Accessories The appliance comes with the following accessories a brush tool to clean delicate surfaces
8. ig 18 Put the filter unit back into the dust compartment Fig 19 Note Make sure you insert the filter unit in the correct way Emptying and cleaning the dust compartment and filter unit FC6142 Make sure you empty and clean the dust compartment and the filter Unit regularly Hold the appliance over a dustbin press the dust compartment release button 1 and remove the dust compartment 2 Fig 13 Remove the filter unit from the dust compartment Fig 14 Empty the dust compartment by shaking it with your free hand Fig 15 Note If there is liquid in the dust compartment empty the dust compartment and wipe it dry If necessary clean the dust compartment with a damp cloth Turn the inner filter anticlockwise 1 and remove it from the outer filter 2 Fig 20 Leave the inner filter attached to the filter holder BE Clean the inner filter and the outer filter with a brush or with a normal vacuum cleaner if it is very dirty Note If necessary you can clean the inner filter and the outer filter in cold or lukewarm water Dry the inner and outer filter thoroughly before you use the filter unit again 12 ENGLISH Put the inner filter back into the outer filter 1 and turn it clockwise to lock it 2 Fig 21 EX Put the filter unit back into the dust compartment Fig 19 Note Make sure you insert the filter unit in the correct way El To reattach the dust compartment align the slot on the dust compa
9. nded 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 adapter and charger supplied During charging the adapter feels warm to the touch This is normal Do not hold the appliance with the dust compartment pointing upwards and do not tilt the appliance to one side when you suck up liquids 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 ever block the exhaust air openings during vacuuming Switch off the appliance when you recharge it Always use the vacuum cleaner with the filter unit assembled When you have used the appliance to suck up liquids empty and dry the dust compartment before you store the appliance in the charger 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 Electromagnetic fields EMF This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields EMF If handled properly and ac
10. rtment with the projection on the appliance First attach the bottom of the dust compartment 1 and then push the top of the dust compartment towards the appliance 2 until it locks into place click Fig 16 You can store the vacuum cleaner and the accessories on the charger Fig 22 Replacement We advise you to replace the inner filter after a prolonged period of use or if you can no longer clean it properly Replacing the inner filter FC6144 FC6140 Remove the filter unit from the dust compartment Fig 14 Turn the outer filter anticlockwise 1 and remove it from the filter holder 2 Fig 17 Gently turn the inner filter anticlockwise 1 and remove it from the filter holder 2 Fig 23 Place a new inner filter on the filter holder 1 and turn it clockwise to attach it 2 Fig 24 Push the tip of the inner filter inwards Fig 25 A Place the outer filter on the filter holder 1 and turn it clockwise to attach it 2 Fig 18 Put the filter unit back into the dust compartment Fig 19 ENGLISH 13 Note Make sure you insert the filter unit in the correct way Replacing the inner filter FC6142 Remove the filter unit from the dust compartment Fig 14 Turn the inner filter anticlockwise 1 and remove it from the outer filter 2 Fig 20 Gently turn the inner filter anticlockwise 1 and remove it from the filter holder 2 Fig 23 Place a new inner filter on the filter holder
11. y may be clogged Remove the obstruction from the accessory The filter unit may be clogged Clean the inner filter and the outer filter see chapter Cleaning Perhaps the squeegee is not attached to the nozzle Attach the squeegee to the nozzle when you want to suck up liquid Perhaps you do not hold the appliance in the right way Hold the appliance with the nozzle pointing downwards at an angle of 30 Do not tilt the appliance to one side and make sure the squeegee touches the surface to be cleaned ENGLISH 17 Problem Solution Liquid leaks from the The filter unit may be wet Make sure the inner appliance FC6142 filter and the outer filter are dry before only you place the filter unit in the dust compartment You may not have put the filter unit in the dust compartment Never use the appliance without he filter unit Perhaps the filter unit is not placed properly in he dust compartment Place the filter unit properly in the dust compartment Perhaps the amount of liquid in the dust compartment exceeds the maximum indication Empty the dust compartment immediately and dry it Never let the dust compartment fill up with liquid beyond the maximum indication www philips com ES 100 recycled paper 100 papier recycl 4222 003 3363 1
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