FC6144, FC6142, FC6140 1 English 6 Español 18 Français 1 Bahasa MElayu 56 português 68 81 90 119 19 100 FC6144, FC6142, FC6140 6 English general description (Fig. 1) Detachable nozzle (FC6140/FC6144 only) Nozzle release button (FC6140/FC6144 only) Dust compartment Dust compartment release button Charging light (LED) On/off slide Exhaust air openings Adapter Brush tool Crevice tool Charger Squeegee (FC6142 only) Filter unit (FC6142) Outerfilter Innerfilterwithfilterholder Filter unit (FC6144/FC6140) Outerfilter Innerfilterwithfilterholder important A B C D E F G H I J K L M N 1 2 1 2 Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger Neversuckupflammablesubstancesorcorrosiveliquidsanddonot suck up ashes until they are cold. Neverimmersethevacuumcleanerorthechargerinwater. 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 - - This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) withreducedphysical,sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackof experienceandknowledge,unlesstheyhavebeengivensupervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethattheydonotplaywith the appliance. Caution Removetheadapterfromthewallsocketbeforeyoucleanthe charger. Onlychargethevacuumcleanerwiththeadapterandcharger supplied.Duringcharging,theadapterfeelswarmtothetouch.Thisis normal. Donotholdtheappliancewiththedustcompartmentpointing upwardsanddonottilttheappliancetoonesidewhenyousuckup liquids. Alwaysswitchoffthevacuumcleanerafteruse. Thevoltageonthecontactstripsinthechargerislow(max.12volts) and therefore not dangerous. Never block the exhaust air openings during vacuuming. Switchofftheappliancewhenyourechargeit. Alwaysusethevacuumcleanerwiththefilterunitassembled. When you have used the appliance to suck up liquids, empty and dry the dust compartment before you store the appliance in the charger. Toavoidtheriskofelectricshock,becarefulwhenyoudrillholesin thewalltoattachthecharger,especiallyclosetoawallsocket. - Electromagnetic fields (EMF) ThisPhilipsappliancecomplieswithallstandardsregarding electromagneticfields(EMF).Ifhandledproperlyandaccordingtothe instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientificevidenceavailabletoday. 8 English preparing for use installing the charger 1 Attachthechargertothewallasshowninthefigure.(Fig.2) Ifyouattachthechargertothewall,thespacebetweenthescrewholes has to be 12cm. Youcanalsoplacethechargeronahorizontalsurface(e.g.atable ordesk)(Fig.3). Windexcessmainscordaroundthereelinthebackofthecharger andpassthecordthroughtheslot(Fig.4). Charging the appliance Chargetheapplianceforatleast16hoursbeforeyouuseitforthefirst time. 1 Makesuretheapplianceisswitchedoff. Puttheadapterinthewallsocket. Placethevacuumcleaneronthecharger(Fig.5). Makesureyouplacetheopeninginthebackofthevacuumcleaner on the hook of the charger (Fig. 6). , Thecharginglightgoesontoindicatethattheappliance ischarging(Fig.7). Note:The charging light does not give any information about the battery charge level of the vacuum cleaner. using the appliance 1 Pushtheon/offslideforwardstoswitchontheappliance(Fig.8). Pushtheon/offslidebackwardstoswitchofftheappliance(Fig.9). accessories Theappliancecomeswiththefollowingaccessories: Note:The charging light stays on as long as the appliance is in the plugged-in charger. English a brush tool to clean delicate surfaces; acrevicetooltovacuumcornersornarrowgaps; a squeegee to suck up liquid (FC6142 only). 1 Taketheaccessoryyouwanttousefromthecharger. Attachtheaccessorytothenozzleoftheappliance(Fig.10). sucking up liquid (FC6142 only) 1 Connectthesqueegeetothenozzleoftheappliance. 9 Holdtheappliancewiththenozzlepointingdownwardsatanangle of30°. Neverholdtheappliancewiththenozzlepointingupwardswhenthere isliquidinthedustcompartment. Donottilttheappliancetoonesideorshaketheappliancewhenthere isliquidinthedustcompartment. Placethesqueegeeonthesurfacetobecleaned. Makesurethesqueegeestaysincontactwiththesurface. Suckuptheliquid. Stopsuckingupliquidwhentheliquidlevelinsidethedust compartmenthasreachedthemaximumindication. 5 Emptyanddrythedustcompartmenteachtimeyouhaveusedthe appliancetosuckupaliquid. Cleaning Alwaysremovetheadapterfromthewallsocketbeforeyoucleanthe charger. 1 Whenyouhaveusedtheappliancetosuckupliquid(FC6142only), alwaysemptyanddrythedustcompartmentafteruse. Cleantheapplianceandthechargerwithadampcloth. 10 English Emptying and cleaning the dust compartment (FC6144/ FC6140) Makesureyouemptyandcleanthedustcompartmentregularly. Quick cleaning Toemptythedustcompartmentquickly: 1 Pressthenozzlereleasebutton(1)andtakethedetachablenozzle offtheappliance(2)(Fig.11). Shakethecontentsofthedustcompartmentoutintoa dustbin(Fig.12). thorough cleaning 1 Holdtheapplianceoveradustbin,pressthedustcompartment releasebutton(1)andremovethedustcompartment(2)(Fig.13). Removethefilterunitfromthedustcompartment(Fig.14). Emptythedustcompartmentbyshakingitwithyourfree hand(Fig.15). Ifnecessary,cleanthedustcompartmentwithadampcloth. 5 Ifnecessary,cleanthefilterunit.Seesection`Cleaningthefilterunit (FC6144/FC6140)'. 6 Toreattachthedustcompartment,aligntheslotonthedust compartmentwiththeprojectionontheappliance.Firstattachthe bottomofthedustcompartment(1)andthenpushthetopofthe dustcompartmenttowardstheappliance(2)untilitlocksinto place(`click')(Fig.16). Cleaning the filter unit (FC6144/FC6140) Makesureyoucleanthefilterunitregularly. 1 Turntheouterfilteranticlockwise(1)andremoveitfromthefilter holder(2)(Fig.17). Leavetheinnerfilterattachedtothefilterholder. English 11 Cleantheinnerfilterandtheouterfilterwithabrushorwitha normalvacuumcleaneriftheyareverydirty. 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. Placetheouterfilterbackontothefilterholder(1)andturnit clockwisetoattachit(2).(Fig.18) Putthefilterunitbackintothedustcompartment(Fig.19). Note: Make sure you insert the filter unit in the correct way. Emptying and cleaning the dust compartment and filter unit (FC6142) Makesureyouemptyandcleanthedustcompartmentandthefilterunit regularly. 1 Holdtheapplianceoveradustbin,pressthedustcompartment releasebutton(1)andremovethedustcompartment(2)(Fig.13). Removethefilterunitfromthedustcompartment(Fig.14). Emptythedustcompartmentbyshakingitwithyourfree hand(Fig.15). Note: If there is liquid in the dust compartment, empty the dust compartment and wipe it dry. Ifnecessary,cleanthedustcompartmentwithadampcloth. 5 Turntheinnerfilteranticlockwise(1)andremoveitfromtheouter filter(2).(Fig.20) Leavetheinnerfilterattachedtothefilterholder. 6 Cleantheinnerfilterandtheouterfilterwithabrushorwitha normalvacuumcleanerifitisverydirty. 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. 1 English Puttheinnerfilterbackintotheouterfilter(1)andturnit clockwisetolockit(2)(Fig.21). 8 Putthefilterunitbackintothedustcompartment(Fig.19). Note: Make sure you insert the filter unit in the correct way. 9 Toreattachthedustcompartment,aligntheslotonthedust compartmentwiththeprojectionontheappliance.Firstattachthe bottomofthedustcompartment(1)andthenpushthetopofthe dustcompartmenttowardstheappliance(2)untilitlocksinto place(`click')(Fig.16). storage 1 Youcanstorethevacuumcleanerandtheaccessoriesonthe charger(Fig.22). replacement Weadviseyoutoreplacetheinnerfilterafteraprolongedperiodofuse or if you can no longer clean it properly. Replacing the inner filter (FC6144/FC6140) 1 Removethefilterunitfromthedustcompartment(Fig.14). Turntheouterfilteranticlockwise(1)andremoveitfromthefilter holder(2)(Fig.17). Gentlyturntheinnerfilteranticlockwise(1)andremoveitfrom thefilterholder(2)(Fig.23). Placeanewinnerfilteronthefilterholder(1)andturnit clockwisetoattachit(2)(Fig.24). 5 Pushthetipoftheinnerfilterinwards(Fig.25). 6 Placetheouterfilteronthefilterholder(1)andturnitclockwise toattachit(2).(Fig.18) Putthefilterunitbackintothedustcompartment(Fig.19). English 1 Note: Make sure you insert the filter unit in the correct way. Replacing the inner filter (FC6142) 1 Removethefilterunitfromthedustcompartment(Fig.14). Turntheinnerfilteranticlockwise(1)andremoveitfromtheouter filter(2).(Fig.20) Gentlyturntheinnerfilteranticlockwise(1)andremoveitfrom thefilterholder(2)(Fig.23). Placeanewinnerfilteronthefilterholder(1)andturnit clockwisetoattachit(2)(Fig.24). 5 Pushthetipoftheinnerfilterinwards(Fig.25). 6 Puttheinnerfilterintheouterfilter(1)andturnitclockwiseto fixit(2).(Fig.21) Putthefilterunitbackintothedustcompartment(Fig.19). Note: Make sure you insert the filter unit in the correct way. accessories FC6144/FC6140:Newinnerfiltersareavailableundertypeno.FC8035. Contact your Philips dealer. FC6142:Newinnerfiltersareavailableundertypeno.FC8036.Contact your Philips dealer. Environment Donotthrowawaytheappliancewiththenormalhouseholdwaste attheendofitslife,buthanditinatanofficialcollectionpointfor recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 26). The built-in rechargeable batteries contain substances that may pollutetheenvironment.Removethebatterieswhenyoudiscardthe appliance.Donotthrowawaythebatterieswiththenormal householdwaste,buthandtheminatanofficialcollectionpoint.You can also take the appliance to a Philips service centre. The staff of this - 1 English centrewillremovethebatteriesforyouandwilldisposeofthemin anenvironmentallysafeway. saving energy If you are not going to use the appliance for a longer period of time, removetheadapterfromthewallsockettosaveenergy. Disposing of the rechargeable batteries NiMHbatteriesmayexplodewhenexposedtohightemperaturesor fire. Onlyremovetherechargeablebatteriesiftheyarecompletelyempty. Removetherechargeablebatteriesinthefollowingway. 1 Letthevacuumcleanerrununtilitstops,undothescrewsand openthevacuumcleaner(Fig.27). Cuttheconnectingwiresonebyoneandremovethe batteries(Fig.28). guarantee & service If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips websiteatwww.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centreinyourcountry(youfinditsphonenumberintheworldwide guaranteeleaflet).IfthereisnoCustomerCareCentreinyourcountry, 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 encounterwithyourvacuumcleaner.Pleasereadthedifferentsections for more details. If you are unable to solve the problem, please contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country. English 15 Problem The appliance does notwork. Solution Thebatteriesmaybelow.Rechargethe batteries. Youmaynothaveplacedtheapplianceonthe charger properly. Place the appliance on the charger properly. The charging light goes on to indicate that the appliance is charging. Youmaynothaveputtheadapterproperlyin thewallsocket.Puttheadapterproperlyinthe wallsocket. The contact points on the appliance and/or on thechargermaybedirty.Wipethemcleanwith a dry cloth. Theappliancemayhavebeenswitchedon whileitwasonthecharger.Makesurethe applianceisswitchedoffwhenyouchargeit. Take the appliance to your dealer or a service centre authorised by Philips for examination. The charging light does not go on. The vacuum cleaner does not vacuum properly. Makesurethattheadapterisinsertedproperly inthewallsocketandthattheapplianceis switchedoff. The dust compartment may not be attached properly to the appliance. Attach the dust compartment properly to the appliance. The dust compartment may be full. Empty the dust compartment. Thefilterunitmaybeclogged.Cleantheinner filterandtheouterfilter(seechapter `Cleaning'). 16 English Solution The dust compartment may be full. Empty the dust compartment. The dust compartment may not be attached properly to the appliance. Attach the dust compartment properly to the appliance. Perhapsthefilterunitisnotplacedproperlyin thedustcompartment.Placethefilterunit properly in the dust compartment. Problem Dust escapes from the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner doesnotwork properlywhenone of the accessories is attached to the nozzle. The dust compartment may be full. Empty the dust compartment. The accessory may be clogged. Remove the obstruction from the accessory. Thefilterunitmaybeclogged.Cleantheinner filterandtheouterfilter(seechapter `Cleaning'). The surface is still verywetafter vacuuming liquid (FC6142 only). Perhaps the squeegee i ...