User manual PHILIPS FC731

[. . . ] 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. Always switch off the vacuum cleaner after use. [. . . ] Preparing for use placing the charger 1 To attach the charger to the wall: - Screw the wall mounting bracket to the wall with the screws supplied with the appliance (Fig. - Place the charger on the wall mounting bracket (1) and push the charger downwards to fix it (2) (Fig. - Attach the nozzle & stick holder to the wall mounting bracket (FC731 only). - Screw the nozzle & stick holder to the wall with the screws supplied with the appliance. To use the charger without attaching it to the wall: Place the charger on a level and horizontal surface. 4) Slide the brush tool onto the crevice tool and place them in the charger (Fig. Charging the appliance Caution: Make sure the appliance is switched off when you charge it. Charge the appliance for at least 18 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. 1 Charge the appliance in one of the following two ways: Insert the small plug into the charger, insert the adapter into the wall socket, and place the appliance on the charger (Fig. - Insert the small plug into the charging socket of the appliance and insert the adapter into the wall socket (Fig. Always disconnect the charger and the appliance from the mains before you clean them. 1 Clean the charger and the appliance with a damp cloth. Dust compartment and filters Make sure you empty the dust compartment and clean the filters regularly. We advise you to clean the filters every 2 to 4 weeks to maintain optimal suction performance. Quick cleaning To empty the dust compartment quickly: 1 Pressthenozzlereleasebuttontoremovethedetachable nozzle(Fig. Shake the contents of the dust compartment out into a dustbin (Fig. Thorough cleaning To clean the dust compartment and the filter unit thoroughly: 1 Hold the appliance over a dustbin, press the dust compartment release button (1) and remove the dust compartment (). Shake the dust compartment out with your free hand to empty it. 5) Brush the inner HEPA filter from the top downwards along the ribs of the filter. Never put the filter unit back into the dust compartment when the outer filter and inner filter are still wet. Makesurethenozzleinsertandthedetachablenozzlearedrybefore you reattach them to the appliance. [. . . ] By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. The built-in rechargeable battery pack contains substances that may pollute the environment. Always remove the battery pack before you discard and hand in the appliance at an official collection point. dispose of the battery pack at an official collection point for batteries. [. . . ]