User manual PHILIPS FC 6146

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Charging the appliance Charge the appliance for at least 16 hours before you use it for the first 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. Make sure you place the opening in the back of the vacuum cleaner on the hook of the charger (Fig. If you want to use normal power, select speed 1. If you want to use high power, select speed 2. Accessories The appliance comes with the following accessories: - a brush tool to clean delicate surfaces; - a crevice tool to vacuum corners or narrow gaps. 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 Pressthenozzlereleasebutton(1)andtakethedetachablenozzle offtheappliance(2)(Fig. Cleaning the filter unit Make sure you clean the filter unit regularly. 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. Note: Make sure you insert the filter unit in the correct way. Replacement We advise you to replace the inner filter after a prolonged period of use or if you can no longer clean it properly. Note: Make sure you insert the filter unit in the correct way. 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. Do not throw away the batteries with the normal household waste, but hand them in at an official collection point. 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. Try to switch on the appliance again to check if the batteries are really empty. [. . . ] Put the adapter properly in the wall socket. the contact points on the appliance and/or on the charger may be dirty. The appliance may have been switched on while it was on the charger. Make sure the appliance is switched off when you charge it. [. . . ]