User manual PHILIPS FC6148

[. . . ] Danger Never suck up water or any other liquid. Never suck up flammable substances and do not suck up ashes until they are cold. never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water. [. . . ] Cleaning Always remove the car plug from the cigarette lighter socket before you clean the appliance. 1 Clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth. 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 () (Fig. Shake the contents of the dust compartment out into a dustbin (Fig. Empty the dust compartment by shaking it with your free hand (Fig. If necessary, clean the dust compartment with a damp cloth. First attach the bottom of the dust compartment (1) and then push the top of the dust compartment towards the appliance () until it locks into place(`click')(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. 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. New inner filters are available under type no. 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. [. . . ] make sure the car plug is properly inserted. Take the appliance to your dealer or a service centre authorised by Philips for examination. Perhaps the filter unit is not placed properly in the dust compartment. [. . . ]