Philips FC6145 User manual

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FC6145,FC6144,FC6142,FC6140
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ESPAÑOL 18
FRANÇAIS 31
한국어 44
BAHASA MELAYU 56
PORTUGUÊS 69
ภาษาไทย 82
繁體中文 91
简体中文 101
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully
benet from the support that Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Detachable nozzle (FC6145/FC6144/FC6140 only)
2 Nozzle release button (FC6145/FC6144/FC6140 only)
3 Dust compartment
4 Dust compartment release button
5 Charging light (LED)
6 On/off slide
7 Exhaust air openings
8 Adapter
9 Brush tool
10 Crevice tool
11 Charger
12 Squeegee (FC6142 only)
13 Outer lter (FC6142 only)
14 Inner lter (FC6142 only)
15 Outer lter (FC6145/FC6144/FC6140 only)
16 Inner lter (FC6145/FC6144/FC6140 only)
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it
for future reference.
Danger
- Never suck up ammable substances or corrosive liquids and do not
suck up ashes until they are cold.
- Never immerse the vacuum cleaner or the charger in water.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
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- 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.
- 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.
- Only charge the vacuum cleaner with the adapter and charger
supplied. During charging, the adapter feels warm to the touch.This is
normal.
- Do not hold the appliance with the dust compartment pointing
upwards and do not tilt the appliance to one side when you suck up
liquids.
- Always switch off the vacuum cleaner after use.
- The voltage on the contact strips in the charger is low (max. 12 volts)
and therefore not dangerous.
- Never block the exhaust air openings during vacuuming.
- Switch off the appliance when you recharge it.
- Always use the vacuum cleaner with the lter unit assembled.
- When you have used the appliance to suck up liquids, empty and dry
the dust compartment before you store the appliance in the charger.
- To avoid the risk of electric shock, be careful when you drill holes in
the wall to attach the charger, especially close to a wall socket.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding
electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the
instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientic evidence available today.
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Preparing for use
Installing the charger
1 Attachthechargertothewallasshowninthegure.(Fig.2)
If you attach the charger to the wall, the space between the screw holes
has to be 12cm.
2Youcanalsoplacethechargeronahorizontalsurface(e.g.atable
ordesk)(Fig.3).
3 Windexcessmainscordaroundthereelinthebackofthecharger
andpassthecordthroughtheslot(Fig.4).
Charging the appliance
Charge the appliance for at least 16 hours before you use it for the rst
time.
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
3 Placethevacuumcleaneronthecharger(Fig.5).
- Make sure you place the opening in the back of the vacuum cleaner
on the hook of the charger (Fig. 6).
,The charging light goes on to indicate that the appliance
ischarging(Fig.7).
Note:The charging light stays on as long as the appliance is in the plugged-in
charger.
Note:The charging light does not give any information about the battery
charge level of the vacuum cleaner.
Using the appliance
1 Pushtheon/offslideforwardstoswitchontheappliance(Fig.8).
2Pushtheon/offslidebackwardstoswitchofftheappliance(Fig.9).
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Accessories
The appliance comes with the following accessories:
- a brush tool to clean delicate surfaces;
- a crevice tool to vacuum corners or narrow gaps;
- a squeegee to suck up liquid (FC6142 only).
1 Take the accessory you want to use from the charger.
2Attachtheaccessorytothenozzleoftheappliance(Fig.10).
Sucking up liquid (FC6142 only)
1 Connect the squeegee to the nozzle of the appliance.
2 Hold the appliance with the nozzle pointing downwards at an angle
of30°.
Never hold the appliance with the nozzle pointing upwards when there
is liquid in the dust compartment.
Do not tilt the appliance to one side or shake the appliance when there
is liquid in the dust compartment.
3 Placethesqueegeeonthesurfacetobecleaned.
Make sure the squeegee stays in contact with the surface.
4 Suck up the liquid.
Stop sucking up liquid when the liquid level inside the dust
compartment has reached the maximum indication.
5 Empty and dry the dust compartment each time you have used the
appliance to suck up a liquid.
Cleaning
Alwaysremovetheadapterfromthewallsocketbeforeyoucleanthe
charger.
1 Whenyouhaveusedtheappliancetosuckupliquid(FC6142only),
always empty and dry the dust compartment after use.
2 Clean the appliance and the charger with a damp cloth.
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Emptying and cleaning the dust compartment (FC6145/
FC6144/FC6140)
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(2)(Fig.11).
2 Shake the contents of the dust compartment out into a
dustbin(Fig.12).
Thorough cleaning
1 Holdtheapplianceoveradustbin,pressthedustcompartment
releasebutton(1)andremovethedustcompartment(2)(Fig.11).
2Removethelterunitfromthedustcompartment(Fig.13).
3 Emptythedustcompartmentbyshakingitwithyourfree
hand(Fig.14).
4 Ifnecessary,cleanthedustcompartmentwithadampcloth.
5 Ifnecessary,cleanthelterunit.Seesection‘Cleaningthelterunit
(FC6145/FC6144/FC6140)’.
6 Toreattachthedustcompartment,aligntheslotonthedust
compartmentwiththeprojectionontheappliance.Firstattachthe
bottomofthedustcompartment(1)andthenpushthetopofthe
dustcompartmenttowardstheappliance(2)untilitlocksinto
place(‘click’)(Fig.15).
Cleaning the lter unit (FC6145/FC6144/FC6140)
Make sure you clean the lter unit regularly.
1 Turntheouterlteranticlockwise(1)andremoveitfromthelter
holder(2)(Fig.16).
Leave the inner lter attached to the lter holder.
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2Cleantheinnerlterandtheouterlterwithabrushorwitha
normal vacuum cleaner if they are very dirty.
Note: If necessary , you can clean the inner lter and the outer lter in cold
or lukewarm water. Dry the inner and outer lter thoroughly before you use
the lter unit again.
3 Placetheouterlterbackontothelterholder(1)andturnit
clockwisetoattachit(2).(Fig.17)
4 Putthelterunitbackintothedustcompartment(Fig.18).
Note: Make sure you insert the lter unit in the correct way.
Emptying and cleaning the dust compartment and lter
unit (FC6142)
Make sure you empty and clean the dust compartment and the lter unit
regularly.
1 Holdtheapplianceoveradustbin,pressthedustcompartment
releasebutton(1)andremovethedustcompartment(2)(Fig.19).
2Removethelterunitfromthedustcompartment(Fig.13).
3 Emptythedustcompartmentbyshakingitwithyourfree
hand(Fig.14).
Note: If there is liquid in the dust compartment, empty the dust
compartment and wipe it dry.
4 Ifnecessary,cleanthedustcompartmentwithadampcloth.
5 Turntheinnerlteranticlockwise(1)andremoveitfromtheouter
lter(2).(Fig.20)
Leave the inner lter attached to the lter holder.
6 Cleantheinnerlterandtheouterlterwithabrushorwitha
normal vacuum cleaner if it is very dirty.
Note: If necessary, you can clean the inner lter and the outer lter in cold or
lukewarm water. Dry the inner and outer lter thoroughly before you use the
lter unit again.
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7 Puttheinnerlterbackintotheouterlter(1)andturnit
clockwisetolockit(2)(Fig.21).
8 Putthelterunitbackintothedustcompartment(Fig.18).
Note: Make sure you insert the lter unit in the correct way.
9 Toreattachthedustcompartment,aligntheslotonthedust
compartmentwiththeprojectionontheappliance.Firstattachthe
bottomofthedustcompartment(1)andthenpushthetopofthe
dustcompartmenttowardstheappliance(2)untilitlocksinto
place(‘click’)(Fig.15).
Storage
1 You can store the vacuum cleaner and the accessories on the
charger(Fig.22).
Replacement
We advise you to replace the inner lter after a prolonged period of use
or if you can no longer clean it properly.
Replacing the inner lter (FC6145/FC6144/FC6140)
1 Removethelterunitfromthedustcompartment(Fig.13).
2Turntheouterlteranticlockwise(1)andremoveitfromthelter
holder(2)(Fig.16).
3 Gentlyturntheinnerlteranticlockwise(1)andremoveitfrom
thelterholder(2)(Fig.23).
4 Placeanewinnerlteronthelterholder(1)andturnit
clockwisetoattachit(2)(Fig.24).
5 Pushthetipoftheinnerlterinwards(Fig.25).
6 Placetheouterlteronthelterholder(1)andturnitclockwise
toattachit(2).(Fig.17)
7 Putthelterunitbackintothedustcompartment(Fig.18).
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Note: Make sure you insert the lter unit in the correct way.
Replacing the inner lter (FC6142)
1 Removethelterunitfromthedustcompartment(Fig.13).
2Turntheinnerlteranticlockwise(1)andremoveitfromtheouter
lter(2).(Fig.20)
3 Gentlyturntheinnerlteranticlockwise(1)andremoveitfrom
thelterholder(2)(Fig.23).
4 Placeanewinnerlteronthelterholder(1)andturnit
clockwisetoattachit(2)(Fig.24).
5 Pushthetipoftheinnerlterinwards(Fig.25).
6 Puttheinnerlterintheouterlter(1)andturnitclockwiseto
xit(2).(Fig.21)
7 Putthelterunitbackintothedustcompartment(Fig.18).
Note: Make sure you insert the lter unit in the correct way.
Ordering accessories
To purchase accessories for this appliance, please visit our online shop at
www.shop.philips.com/service. If the online shop is not available in
your country, go to your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre. If you
have any difculties obtaining accessories for your appliance, please
contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country. You nd its
contact details in the worldwide guarantee leaet.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment (Fig. 26).
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- The built-in rechargeable batteries contain substances that may
pollute the environment. Remove the batteries when you discard the
appliance. Do not throw away the batteries with the normal
household waste, but hand them in at an ofcial collection point. You
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. 27).
Saving energy
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.
Disposing of the rechargeable batteries
NiMHbatteriesmayexplodewhenexposedtohightemperaturesor
re.
Onlyremovetherechargeablebatteriesiftheyarecompletelyempty.
Remove the rechargeable batteries in the following way.
1 Letthevacuumcleanerrununtilitstops,undothescrewsand
openthevacuumcleaner(Fig.28).
2Cuttheconnectingwiresonebyoneandremovethe
batteries(Fig.29).
Guarantee & service
If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit
the Philips website at www.philips.com/support or contact the Philips
Consumer Care Centre in your country. You nd its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaet. If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your
country, go to your local Philips dealer.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter
with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the
information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently
asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
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Problem Solution
The appliance
does not work.
The batteries may be low. Recharge the batteries.
You may not have placed the appliance on the
charger properly. Place the appliance on the charger
properly. the charging light goes on to indicate that
the appliance is charging.
You may not have put the adapter properly in the
wall socket. Put the adapter properly in the wall
socket.
The contact points on the appliance and/or on the
charger may be dirty.Wipe them clean with a dry
cloth.
The appliance may have been switched on while it
was on the charger. Make sure the appliance is
switched off when you charge it.
If the appliance still does not work, take the
appliance to your dealer or a service centre
authorised by Philips for examination.
The charging
light does not
go on.
Make sure that the adapter is inserted properly in
the wall socket and that the appliance is switched off.
The vacuum
cleaner does
not vacuum
properly.
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.
The lter unit may be clogged. Clean the inner lter
and the outer lter (see chapter ‘Cleaning’).
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Problem Solution
Dust escapes
from the
vacuum cleaner.
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.
Perhaps the lter unit is not placed properly in the
dust compartment. Place the lter unit properly in
the dust compartment.
The vacuum
cleaner does
not work
properly when
one 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.
The lter unit may be clogged. Clean the inner lter
and the outer lter (see chapter ‘Cleaning’).
The surface is
still very wet
after vacuuming
liquid (FC6142
only).
Perhaps the squeegee is not attached to the nozzle.
Attach the squeegee to the nozzle when you want
to suck up liquid.
Perhaps you do not hold the appliance in the right
way. Hold the appliance with the nozzle pointing
downwards at an angle of 30°. Do not tilt the
appliance to one side and make sure the squeegee
touches the surface to be cleaned.
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Problem Solution
Liquid leaks
from the
appliance
(FC6142 only).
The lter unit may be wet. Make sure the inner lter
and the outer lter are dry before you place the
lter unit in the dust compartment.
You may not have put the lter unit in the dust
compartment. Never use the appliance without the
lter unit.
Perhaps the lter unit is not placed properly in the
dust compartment. Place the lter unit properly in
the dust compartment.
Perhaps the amount of liquid in the dust
compartment exceeds the maximum indication.
Empty the dust compartment immediately and dry it.
Never let the dust compartment ll up with liquid
beyond the maximum indication.
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Introducción
Enhorabuena por la compra de este producto y bienvenido a Philips. Para
sacar el mayor partido de la asistencia que Philips le ofrece, registre su
producto en www.philips.com/welcome.
Descripción general (g. 1)
1 Boquilla desmontable (sólo FC6145/FC6144/FC6140)
2 Botón de liberación de la boquilla (sólo FC6145/FC6144/FC6140)
3 Compartimento para el polvo
4 Botón de liberación del compartimento para el polvo
5 Piloto de carga (LED)
6 Botón de encendido/apagado
7 Aberturas de salida de aire
8 Adaptador de corriente
9 Cepillo pequeño
10 Boquilla estrecha
11 Cargador
12 Accesorio para líquidos (sólo modelo FC6142)
13 Filtro exterior (sólo modelo FC6142)
14 Filtro interior (sólo modelo FC6142)
15 Filtro exterior (sólo FC6145/FC6144/FC6140)
16 Filtro interior (sólo FC6145/FC6144/FC6140)
Importante
Antes de usar el aparato, lea atentamente este manual de usuario y
consérvelo por si necesitara consultarlo en el futuro.
Peligro
- No aspire nunca sustancias inamables o líquidos corrosivos, ni
cenizas hasta que éstas estén frías.
- No sumerja nunca el aspirador ni el cargador en agua.
Advertencia
- Antes de enchufar el aparato, compruebe si el voltaje indicado en el
mismo se corresponde con el voltaje de red local.
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- No utilice el aparato si el enchufe, el cable de alimentación u otras
piezas están dañados.
- El adaptador y el cargador de este aparato no se pueden sustituir. Si
el adaptador o el cargador están dañados, deberá desechar el
aparato.
- Este aparato no debe ser usado por personas (adultos o niños) con
su capacidad física, psíquica o sensorial reducida, ni por quienes no
tengan los conocimientos y la experiencia necesarios, a menos que
sean supervisados o instruidos acerca del uso del aparato por una
persona responsable de su seguridad.
- Asegúrese de que los niños no jueguen con este aparato.
Precaución
- Antes de limpiar el cargador, desenchufe el adaptador de la toma de
corriente.
- Cargue el aspirador únicamente con el adaptador y el cargador
suministrados. Durante la carga el adaptador se calienta. Esto es
normal.
- No sostenga el aparato con el compartimento para el polvo hacia
arriba, ni lo incline hacia un lado cuando aspire líquidos.
- Apague siempre el aspirador después de usarlo.
- El voltaje en las láminas de contacto del cargador es bajo (máx.
12 voltios) y por lo tanto no es peligroso.
- No bloquee nunca las aberturas de salida de aire mientras está
aspirando.
- Apague el aparato cuando vaya a recargarlo.
- Utilice siempre el aspirador con la unidad de ltrado puesta.
- Cuando haya utilizado el aparato para aspirar líquidos, vacíe o seque
el compartimento para el polvo antes de poner el aparato en el
cargador.
- Para evitar el riesgo de descargas eléctricas, tenga cuidado al perforar
oricios en la pared para montar el cargador, especialmente si es
cerca de una toma de corriente.
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Campos electromagnéticos (CEM)
Este aparato Philips cumple todos los estándares sobre campos
electromagnéticos (CEM). Si se utiliza correctamente y de acuerdo con
las instrucciones de este manual, el aparato se puede usar de forma
segura según los conocimientos cientícos disponibles hoy en día.
Preparación para su uso
Instalación del cargador
1 Coloque el cargador en la pared como se muestra en el
dibujo.(g.2)
Si va a colocar el cargador en la pared, el espacio entre los oricios para
los tornillos debe ser de 12 cm.
2Tambiénpuedecolocarelcargadorsobreunasuperciehorizontal
(porejemplo,unamesa)(g.3).
3 Enrolleelcabledealimentaciónsobrantealrededordelsoporte
situadoenlaparteposteriordelcargadorypaseelcableatravés
delaranura(g.4).
Carga del aparato
Antes de usar el aparato por vez primera, cárguelo durante al menos
16 horas.
1 Asegúrese de que el aparato está apagado.
2 Enchufe el adaptador a la toma de corriente.
3 Coloqueelaspiradorenelcargador(g.5).
- Asegúrese de que la abertura situada en la parte posterior del
aspirador encaje en el gancho del cargador (g. 6).
,El piloto de carga se enciende para indicar que el aparato se está
cargando(g.7).
Nota: El piloto de carga permanece encendido siempre y cuando el aparato
esté en el cargador enchufado.
Nota: El piloto de carga no ofrece información sobre el nivel de carga de la
batería del aspirador.
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