Philips FC6054 User manual

FC6054, FC6053,
FC6051, FC6050

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DEUTSCH 11
FRANCAIS 17
NEDERLANDS 22
ESPAÑOL 28
ITALIANO 34
PORTUGUÊS 40
NORSK 46
SVENSKA 51
SUOMI 56
DANSK 61
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TÜRKÇE 72
FC6054, FC6053, FC6051, FC6050

General description (fig. 1)
ACrevice tool
BBrush tool
CBendable crevice tool (FC6053 only)
DOuter filter
EInner filter
FCharging unit
GAdapter
HDust compartment
IDust compartment release button
JExhaust air openings
KCharging light (LED)
LOn/off slide
MContact strips
Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and
save them for future reference.
◗Check if the voltage indicated on the adapter corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
◗Do not use the appliance if it is damaged in any way.Take it to an
authorised Philips service centre for repair.
◗The adapter and the charging unit of this appliance cannot be
replaced. If the adapter or charging unit is damaged, the appliance
must be discarded.
◗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 or the charging unit in water.
◗Remove the adapter from the wall socket before cleaning the
charging unit.
◗Only charge the vacuum cleaner with the adapter and charging
unit supplied. During charging, the adapter will feel warm to the
touch.This is normal.
◗Always switch the vacuum cleaner off after use.
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◗Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
◗The voltage on the contact strips in the charging unit is low (max.
12 volts) and therefore not dangerous.
◗Never block the exhaust air openings during vacuuming.
◗Switch the appliance off when recharging it.
◗Always use the vacuum cleaner with filter unit.
Preparing for use
Installing the charging unit
1Attach the charging unit to the wall as indicated in the figure
(fig. 2).
If you attach the charging unit to the wall, the space between the screw
holes should be 70 mm.
2You can also place the charging unit on a horizontal surface
(e.g. a table or desk) (fig. 3).
3Excess mains cord can be wound round the charging unit (fig. 4).
Charging the appliance
Charge the appliance for at least 16 hours before you use it for the first
time.
1Insert the adapter into the wall socket.
2Place the vacuum cleaner on the charging unit (fig. 5).
◗The charging light will go on to indicate that the appliance is
charging (fig. 6).
BThe charging light will stay on as long as the appliance is connected to
the charging unit and the adapter is in the wall socket.
BThe charging light does not give any information about the charge level
of the built-in batteries.
BTo optimise the lifetime of the rechargeable batteries, periodically
discharge them completely by letting the appliance run until it stops
and then recharge them fully again.
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Using the appliance
1Push the on/off slide forwards to switch the appliance on (fig. 7).
2Push the on/off slide backwards to switch the appliance off (fig. 8).
Accessories
The appliance comes with the following accessories:
1a brush tool to clean delicate surfaces;
2a crevice tool to clean corners or narrow gaps;
3a bendable crevice tool, contractible and extendable to clean hard-
to-reach places (FC6053 only).
1Take the accessory you want to use from the charging unit.
2Attach the accessory to the nozzle of the appliance (fig. 9).
Cleaning
Always remove the adapter from the wall socket before cleaning the
charging unit.
1Clean the appliance with a damp cloth.
Emptying the dust compartment
Make sure you empty the dust compartment and clean the filters
regularly.
1Hold the appliance over a dustbin and press the dust
compartment release button (fig. 10).
2Remove the filter unit from the dust compartment (fig. 11).
3Empty the dust compartment with your free hand.
4Clean the outer filter and the inner filter.
BTo clean the inner filter, you can remove the outer filter from the filter
holder by turning it anticlockwise.
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BYou can clean the outer filter and the inner filter with a brush or with a
normal vacuum cleaner if they are very dirty.
BIf necessary, you can clean the outer filter and the inner filter in cold or
lukewarm water.
5Place the outer filter back onto the filter holder and put the filter
holder back into the dust compartment. Make sure you insert the
filter holder in the correct way (fig. 12).
Never use the vacuum cleaner if the filter unit is still wet.
Storage
1You can store the brush tool and the crevice tool by placing them
on the charging unit (fig. 13).
Replacement
◗Replace the inner filter if it can no longer be cleaned properly
(usually after having been cleaned about 50 times).
1Remove the filter unit from the dust compartment (fig. 11).
2Remove the outer filter from the holder by turning it
anticlockwise (fig. 14).
3Remove the inner filter from the holder by gently turning it
anticlockwise (fig. 15).
4Attach a new inner filter to the holder (fig. 16).
5Push the tip of the inner filter inwards (fig. 17).
6Reattach the outer filter to the holder (fig. 18).
Accessories
New inner filters are available under type no. FC8035. Contact your
Philips dealer.
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Environment
◗Do not throw the appliance away 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 will help to preserve the
environment (fig. 19).
Saving energy
If you are not going to use the appliance for a longer period of time, we
advise you to remove the adapter from the wall socket to save energy.
Disposal of batteries
NiCd/NiMH batteries can be harmful to the environment and may
explode if exposed to high temperatures or fire.
Batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment.Always
remove the batteries before discarding the appliance or handing it in at
an official collection point. Dispose of the batteries at an official
collection point for batteries.
Only remove the batteries if they are completely empty.
Remove the batteries in the following way.
1Let the appliance run until it stops, undo the screws and open the
vacuum cleaner (fig. 20).
2Cut the connecting wires one by one and remove the batteries
(fig. 21).
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips
website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care
Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in
your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service
Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
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