FC6840 series
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27. liquid For shampooing floors Add to water 1 bottle HR6965 Wet use ENGLISH 5 Accessory filter Application Description Type number or dustbag service no Foam filter To be placed on float unit Wet use 1 filter 4822480 40242 3 purpose hard For cleaning hard floors Wet use 1 adapter 4322 004 floor adapter 22790 Upholstery nozzle For shampooing furniture tapestries 6 4822 479 etc Wet use 0234 Diffuser Shampooing vacuuming liquids Wet 1 diffuser 4822 466 use 62588 Reusable dustbag For normal house dust Dry use 1 dustbag 4322 480 10215 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 Guarantee and service If you need service or information or if you have a problem please visit the Philips website at www philips com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country go to your local Philips dealer 170 Ly cul
28. Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome FC6840 series PHILIPS N 6 ENGLISH Introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers register your product at www philips com welcome General description Fig 1 A Dry use Hose connector Suction hose Mechanical suction power control Suction tube Tri Scopic tube specific types only Parking clip specific types only Nozzle otor on off button Handle 10 Cord rewind button 11 Micro filter specific types only 12 Mains cord 13 Parking slot 14 Clamps 15 Motor unit 16 Type plate 17 Dustbag holder 18 Dustbag 19 Container 20 Storage facility for 2 small accessories small brush small nozzle crevice nozzle or flexible crevice nozzle B Wet use 1 Shampoo hose clips 2 Shampoo trigger 3 Shampoo hoses 4 Shampoo hose connectors 5 Shampoo reservoir 6 7 8 9 woONAOUBRWN Shampoo pump on off button with light Diffuser otor protection filter Philips cleaning liquid HR6965 10 Float unit with foam filter 11 Upholstery nozzle 12 Double injection shampoo nozzle 13 Hard floor adapter Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference Danger Never vacuum ashes from ashtrays and fireplaces until they are completely cold Never vacuum petrol white spirit gas oil paraffin oil or o
29. d to excessive air humidity it loses its electrostatic properties Now the appliance is ready for vacuuming liquids Preparing for shampooing To shampoo floors you need the float unit the diffuser the shampoo reservoir filled with shampoo and water the double injection nozzle and the shampoo trigger Follow steps 1 to 9 in Preparing for vacuuming liquids Fill the shampoo reservoir with cold water Fig 24 Add one measuring cup of cleaning liquid to the full reservoir Fig 25 Attach the shampoo reservoir to the appliance Fig 26 Insert the short shampoo hose into the connector on the vacuum cleaner 1 and turn it anticlockwise 2 Fig 27 El Connect the long shampoo hose to the shampoo trigger Fig 28 Fasten the shampoo trigger to the handgrip of the suction hose Fig 29 El Firmly insert the end of the long shampoo hose into the connector on the vacuum cleaner click Fig 30 To release the shampoo hose push the ring towards the appliance Fig 31 10 ENGLISH El Fasten the long shampoo hose to the suction hose and suction tube with the shampoo hose clips Fig 32 Attach the double injection nozzle Fig 6 The appliance is now ready for shampooing soft floors such as carpets and rugs Using the appliance Pull the mains cord out of the appliance and insert the mains plug into the wall socket Fig 33 Press the motor on off button to switch on the appliance Fig 34 Dry use Conv
30. downwards and that the centre of the bottom edge rests on the ridge of the holder ENGLISH 9 Slide the holder with dustbag into the appliance in such a way that the holder is kept in place by the two ridges in the container Fig 17 Put the motor unit back into the container and close the clamps click Fig 18 Put the micro filter into place specific types only Fig 19 Note See chapter Replacement for replacing the paper dustbag or chapter Cleaning and maintenance for emptying the reusable dustbag some countries only Preparing for wet use Always remove the paper or reusable dustbag some countries only and the micro filter specific types only before wet use Preparing for vacuuming liquids To vacuum liquids you need the float unit and the diffuser Make sure the appliance is unplugged Undo the clamps Fig 10 Lift the motor unit from the container by the handle Fig 11 Remove the reusable dustbag some countries only or the paper dustbag see chapter Replacement Fig 20 Insert the float unit into the container by its handle Fig 21 Note The float unit only fits into the appliance in one way El Turn the motor unit upside down Fig 12 Insert the diffuser into the motor unit Fig 22 EJ Put the motor unit back into the container and close the clamps click Fig 18 El Remove the micro filter specific types only Fig 23 Note If the micro filter is expose
31. e appliance Follow the instructions for inserting paper dustbags in chapter Preparing for use Replacing filters Only use the original Philips filters specially intended for this appliance Do not use any other filters See chapter Ordering accessories and filters for type numbers Motor protection filter Replace the motor protection filter when you insert the first of a new set of paper dustbags Note If you use the reusable dustbag instead of paper dustbags clean the motor protection filter once a year see chapter Cleaning section Motor protection filter Remove the old motor protection filter Fig 51 Insert the new motor protection filter 14 ENGLISH Never use the appliance without the motor protection filter Micro filter specific types only When you vacuum dry substances the electrostatic micro filter purifies the exhaust air by removing minuscule dust particles The effectiveness of the filter decreases gradually during use Normally it suffices to replace the micro filter when you insert the first of a new set of paper dustbags The indicator of the micro filter holder has to stay white If the filter has turned noticeably grey we advise you to replace the filter Fig 58 Replace the filter more frequently if you suffer from a respiratory tract disease e g asthma or if you have an allergy e g for pollen dust etc Pull the micro filter holder upwards Fig 23 Pull the
32. ertible nozzle K You can use the convertible nozzle to vacuum hard and soft floors Fig 35 With the brush strip folded out you can use the nozzle to clean hard floors wooden ceramic stone and synthetic floors With the brush strip folded in you can use the nozzle to clean soft floors carpets and rugs Wet use Vacuuming liquids Note When you vacuum water from a place that is located higher than the appliance itself e g a roof gutter or roof water tank the appliance inevitably functions as a syphon As a result the container fills up more quickly than usual and may overflow Make sure you never exceed the maximum capacity of the container 9 litres 2 gallons Fig 36 To make sure that the container does not overflow when you vacuum liquids perform the following procedure at regular intervals Lift the nozzle out of the water Press the motor on off button to switch off the appliance Remove the mains plug from the wall socket Empty the container Shampooing carpets Start as far away from the door as possible and then work your way towards the door Apply shampoo by squeezing the trigger on the handgrip of the tube Fig 37 Make overlapping strokes to cover the entire area to be cleaned Note If there are still traces of liquid on the area you have just cleaned pass the vacuum cleaner over this area once more without applying shampoo After shampooing release the trigger and switch off the pump Keep the appliance swi
33. leaning Empty clean and dry the container Let the appliance suck in dry air for a few minutes to dry the inside of the tube and hose Float unit and foam filter Rinse the float unit and the foam filter Fig 47 To guarantee an optimal lifetime for the foam filter carefully remove it from the float unit Fig 48 Clean the filter separately Fig 49 Squeeze the foam filter to remove excess water Do not wring it Double injection nozzle Rinse the double injection nozzle under the tap Fig 50 Remove the hard floor adapter and clean it separately Fig 41 Fill the container with lukewarm fresh water Pump out the water through the two shampoo hoses into a sink or toilet This prevents shampoo residues from caking the inside of the hoses and clogging them up Shampoo pump To extend the lifetime of the shampoo pump clean it with a mixture of water and white vinegar once a year Pour 1 litre of white vinegar 8 acetic acid into the shampoo reservoir and top it up with lukewarm fresh water Let the appliance run in shampooing mode until the shampoo reservoir is empty Collect the vinegar solution in a bucket Repeat this procedure with 1 litre of fresh water to rinse out any vinegar residues ENGLISH 3 Motor protection filter If you use the reusable dustbag clean the motor protection filter once a year in lukewarm water Note If you use paper dustbags replace the motor protection filter when you insert the first
34. of a new set of paper dustbags see chapter Replacing filters section Motor protection filter Remove the motor protection filter Fig 51 Rinse the motor protection filter under the tap Fig 52 Let the motor protection filter dry Make sure the filter is completely dry before you reinsert it into the vacuum cleaner Put the motor protection filter back into place Replacing emptying the dustbag Replacing the paper dustbag To remove a full dustbag lift the holder with the dustbag out of the appliance by the grips Fig 20 Press and hold the red lever to release the cardboard front of the dustbag Fig 53 Throw away the full dustbag and insert a new one see chapter Preparing for use Note A new motor protection filter and a new micro filter are provided with each set of original Philips Athena paper dustbags Emptying the reusable dustbag some countries only In some countries a reusable dustbag is provided You can use the reusable dustbag instead of paper dustbags The reusable dustbag can be used and empties repeatedly To remove the reusable dustbag follow the instructions for removing paper dustbags Hold the reusable dustbag over a dustbin Fig 54 Slide the sealing clip off the dustbag sideways Fig 55 Empty the dustbag into the dustbin Fig 56 Close the dustbag by sliding the sealing clip back onto the bottom edge of the dustbag Fig 57 EJ Put the reusable dustbag back into th
35. old micro filter out of the holder Fig 59 Put the new micro filter in the holder and slide the holder back into the appliance Foam filter Replace the foam filter if it is damaged or very dirty Switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket Press the cord rewind button Fig 60 The mains cord is wound up automatically inside the appliance Note When the shampoo reservoir is attached to the appliance the mains cord does not disappear completely into the appliance when you press the cord rewind button Store the small nozzles in the way that is shown in the figure Fig 61 Specific types only to park the tube insert the parking clip into the parking slot on the side of the appliance Note To avoid accidental damage to the appliance the parking clip comes off the tube or the appliance when the tube is pulled or knocked fiercely You can simply snap the parking clip back onto the tube when this happens Ordering accessories and filters Accessories dustbags and filters are available from your dealer Please mention the appropriate type or service number that is listed in the table below Accessory filter Application Description Type number or dustba service no 8 Dustbags type 2 layer paper dustbags for normal Set 4 dustbags HR6947 Athena house dust Dry use 1 motor protection filter 1 micro filter Micro filter Filters the exhaust air Dry use Set 2 pcs FC8032 Cleaning
36. pet by pouring some shampoo dissolved in water onto a white cloth Then rob the cloth onto a normally hidden part of the carpet If there are no traces of dye on the cloth the carpet is probably colourfast However if dye comes off onto the cloth do not shampoo the carpet If you are in doubt contact a specialist Vacuum the whole area thoroughly before you start shampooing Make sure that the room is well aired during and after shampooing to allow better and quicker drying Allow the carpet to dry well before walking on it again freshened up areas normally require 30 minutes to dry whereas deep cleaned sections require approximately 2 hours to dry Of course the drying times also depend upon the amount of shampoo applied temperature air humidity and ventilation The transparent nozzles the double injection nozzle and the upholstery nozzle let you determine if the carpet or hard floor is clean Simply look at the colour of the extracted solution Shampooing hard floors The 3 purpose click on hard floor adapter for the double injection nozzle consists of three familiar cleaning tools Fig 40 1 a brush to release sticky dirt from the floor 2 a sponge to release distribute and rub in the shampoo 3 a squeegee to collect the shampoo from the floor so that it can be vacuumed Snap the hard floor adapter onto the double injection shampoo nozzle Fig 41 Start as far away from the door as possible and then work your way
37. poo reservoir placed it into the appliance and connected it with the two shampoo hoses Switch off the pump as soon as the shampoo reservoir is empty The pump may get damaged if it runs dry To extend the life of the shampoo pump clean it with a mixture of water and white vinegar once a year Follow the instructions in chapter Cleaning and maintenance Always switch off the appliance after use and remove the mains plug from the wall socket Do not store the appliance at temperatures below 0 C to prevent it from freezing Noise level Lc 82 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 8 ENGLISH Preparing for use Connecting and disconnecting accessories Hose To connect the hose insert it into the hose connector while you turn it clockwise a little Fig 2 To disconnect the hose pull it out of the hose connector while you turn it anticlockwise a little Fig 3 Tube To connect the tube press the spring loaded button and insert the narrow section into the wider section Fig 4 D The button pops up when it is inserted properly into the opening To disconnect the tube press the spring loaded button and pull the sections away from each other Tri Scopic t
38. tched on Fig 38 Lift the nozzle off the floor Then simply let the appliance suck in dry air for some time to dry the inside of the suction hose and tube Fig 39 El Switch off the appliance Carpet shampooing techniques Depending on the degree of soiling you can use and combine the following three carpet shampooing techniques 1 Freshening up ENGLISH 1 f the carpet or part of it merely requires freshening up you do not need to apply a lot of shampoo It is probably sufficient to only apply shampoo when you make the first stroke towards you Then release the trigger and move the nozzle over the cleaned area a few times without applying shampoo 2 Deep cleaning For thorough cleaning of a very dirty carpet or part of a carpet move the nozzle over the area o be cleaned a few times while you apply shampoo 3 Extra thorough cleaning For extra thorough cleaning of badly soiled areas or stubborn stains switch off the motor but keep the pump running Squeeze the trigger to apply shampoo Allow the shampoo to act on the area for several minutes before you switch on the motor again to suck up the shampoo Be careful not to apply too much shampoo as this may damage the carpet Carpet shampooing tips Never shampoo floors that are not water resistant If you are in doubt contact the supplier of the carpet Do not shampoo delicate fabrics and handwoven or non colourfast carpets Test the colourfastness of your car
39. ther flammable or explosive liquids Do not use the appliance in rooms with explosive vapours petrol thinners solvents Never immerse the motor unit in water Never direct the jet of shampoo at plugs sockets or electrical appliances ENGLISH 7 Warning Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance You can find the type plate on the bottom of the motor unit 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 Keep the leaning liquid out of the reach of children 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 Do not insert the mains plug into the wall socket until the appliance is completely ready for use Make sure that your hands and the mains pl
40. towards the door Apply shampoo by squeezing the trigger on the handgrip of the tube To scrub effectively just make back and forth strokes as you do with a regular vacuum cleaner Normally it is sufficient to only apply shampoo while you move the nozzle forwards Fig 42 Note Do not make very long strokes To dry the floor just move the nozzle backwards slowly Make sure that only the squeegee touches the floor and do not apply shampoo Fig 43 12 ENGLISH To remove shampoo effectively make overlapping strokes and finish off with one stroke across as shown in the figure Fig 44 El After shampooing release the trigger and press the shampoo pump on off button to switch off the pump Keep the appliance itself switched on Fig 38 Lift the nozzle off the floor Then simply let the appliance suck in dry air for some time to dry the inside of the suction hose and tube Fig 39 El Press the motor on off button to switch off the appliance Shampooing furniture The upholstery nozzle allows you to shampoo furniture tapestries curtains etc Attach the upholstery nozzle directly to the handgrip Fig 45 Shampoo the fabric in the same way as described for floors Fig 46 Press the motor on off button to switch off the appliance Remove the mains plug from the wall socket You can clean all parts of the appliance including the container with a damp cloth Make sure no water enters the motor unit After wet vacuum c
41. ube specific types only Adjust the tube to the length you find most comfortable during vacuum cleaning Press one of the two collars downwards and pull the tube part above the collar upwards or push it downwards Fig 5 Nozzle Connect the nozzle to the tube Fig 6 If you want the nozzle close at hand e g to clean stairs upholstery or tapestries connect the nozzle directly to the handgrip Fig 7 Prepare the vacuum cleaner for either dry or wet use Note When you unpack the appliance it is ready for wet use Preparing for dry use Always remove the float unit and the diffuser and insert the micro filter specific types only and the paper or reusable dustbag some countries only before you vacuum dry substances Make sure the appliance is unplugged Turn the shampoo hose clockwise 1 and pull it out of the motor unit 2 Fig 8 Remove the shampoo reservoir Fig 9 Undo the clamps Fig 10 Lift the motor unit from the container by the handle Fig 11 BI Turn the motor unit upside down Fig 12 Remove the diffuser from the motor unit Fig 13 El Remove the float unit from the container Fig 14 El Insert a paper dustbag or the reusable dustbag some countries only Press and hold the red lever while you place the front of the dustbag into the holder Fig 15 First insert the bottom edge 1 Then press the top edge into place 2 Fig 16 Note Make sure that the two projections of the front point
42. ug are dry when you connect or disconnect the appliance Caution Always remove the micro filter and the paper or reusable dustbag some countries only before wet use Always install the diffuser and the float unit before you use the appliance to vacuum liquids Always remove the mains plug from the wall socket if the appliance does not function properly before you clean the appliance and before you open the container 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 some countries only even if it is not full yet see chapter Replacement Only use Philips Athena paper dustbags or the reusable dustbag some countries only ever use the appliance without the motor protection filter This could damage the motor and shorten the life of the appliance Always empty clean and dry the container after wet use Let the appliance suck in dry air for a few minutes to dry the inside of the tube and hose This prevents an unpleasant smell the next ime you use the vacuum cleaner It also prevents the paper dustbag from becoming wet Only vacuum dry materials and dust if the paper or reusable dustbag some countries only is in he appliance Only switch on the pump when you have filled the sham
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