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General description (fig. 1)
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A Crevice tool
B Brush tool
C Bendable crevice tool (FC6053 only)
D Outer filter
E Inner filter
F Charging unit
G Adapter
H Dust compartment
I Dust compartment release button
J Exhaust air openings
K Charging light (LED)
L On/off slide
M Contact strips
Important
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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.
◗ 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
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Installing the charging unit
1 Attach 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.
2 You can also place the charging unit on a horizontal surface (e.g. a
table or desk) (fig. 3).
3 Excess 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.
1 Insert the adapter into the wall socket.
2 Place the vacuum cleaner on the charging unit (fig. 5).
◗ The charging light will go on to indicate that the appliance is charging
(fig. 6).
B
The charging light will stay on as long as the appliance is connected to the
charging unit and the adapter is in the wall socket.
B
The charging light does not give any information about the charge level of
the built-in batteries.
B
To 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.
Using the appliance
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1 Push the on/off slide forwards to switch the appliance on (fig. 7).
2 Push the on/off slide backwards to switch the appliance off (fig. 8).
Accessories
The appliance comes with the following accessories:
- 1. a brush tool to clean delicate surfaces;
- 2. a crevice tool to clean corners or narrow gaps;
- 3. a bendable crevice tool, contractible and extendable to clean hardto-reach places (FC6053 only).
1 Take the accessory you want to use.
2 Attach the accessory to the nozzle of the appliance (fig. 9).
Cleaning
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Always remove the adapter from the wall socket before cleaning the
charging unit.
1 Clean the appliance with a damp cloth.
Emptying the dust compartment
Make sure you empty the dust compartment and clean the filters regularly.
1 Hold the appliance over a dustbin and press the dust compartment
release button (fig. 10).
2 Remove the filter unit from the dust compartment (fig. 11).
3 Empty the dust compartment with your free hand.
4 Clean the outer filter and the inner filter.
B
To clean the inner filter, you can remove the outer filter from the filter holder
by turning it anticlockwise.
B
You can clean the outer filter and the inner filter with a brush or with a
normal vacuum cleaner if they are very dirty.
B
If necessary, you can clean the outer filter and the inner filter in cold or
lukewarm water.
5 Place 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
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1 You can store the brush tool and the crevice tool by placing them on
the charging unit (fig. 13).
Replacement
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◗ Replace the inner filter if it can no longer be cleaned properly (usually
after having been cleaned about 50 times).
1 Remove the filter unit from the dust compartment (fig. 11).
2 Remove the outer filter from the holder by turning it anticlockwise
(fig. 14).
3 Remove the inner filter from the holder by gently turning it
anticlockwise (fig. 15).
4 Attach a new inner filter to the holder (fig. 16).
5 Push the tip of the inner filter inwards (fig. 17).
6 Reattach the outer filter to the holder (fig. 18).
Accessories
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New inner filters are available under type no. FC8035. Contact your Philips
dealer.
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Environment
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◗ 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.
1 Let the appliance run until it stops, undo the screws and open the
vacuum cleaner (fig. 20).
2 Cut the connecting wires one by one and remove the batteries
(fig. 21).
Guarantee & service
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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.
Solutions
Charge the appliance. When
charging for the first time, leave
the appliance to charge
continuously for 16 hours.
Always put the appliance back
onto the charging unit after
every use to recharge.
Make sure that the appliance is
placed properly on the charging
unit. The charging light will go
on to indicate that the appliance
is charging.
Push the on/off slide backward
to put it in the 'off' position.
Make sure the slide is in the 'off'
position during charging.
Wipe the dirt off the contact
strips with a dry cloth.
Insert the adapter into the wall
socket (properly).
Empty the dust compartment
(see chapter 'Cleaning', section
'Emptying the dust
compartment'
Charge the appliance (see
chapter 'Preparing for use',
section 'Charging the
appliance').
Clean the filter unit (see chapter
'Cleaning', section 'Emptying the
dust compartment').
Remove the obstruction from
the nozzle.
Reinsert the filter unit. See
chapter 'Cleaning' for
instructions about placing the
filter unit in the dust
compartment.
Place the filter unit in the dust
compartment. See chapter
'Cleaning' for instructions about
placing the filter unit in the dust
compartment.
Assemble the inner and outer
filter onto the filter holder. See
chapters 'Cleaning' and
'Replacement' for instructions
about assembling the filter unit.
Empty the dust compartment
(see chapter 'Cleaning', section
'Emptying the dust
compartment').
Clean the filter unit (see chapter
'Cleaning', section 'Emptying the
dust compartment').
Causes
The appliance has not been
charged.
The appliance has not been
placed properly on the charging
unit.
The contact strips on the
appliance and on the charging
unit are dirty.
The adapter has not been
inserted (properly) into the wall
socket.
If this problem is not caused by
any of the factors mentioned
above, please contact the Philips
Customer Care Centre in your
country.
The dust compartment is full.
The batteries are not fully
charged.
The filter unit is dirty.
The nozzle is clogged.
The filter unit has not been
placed properly in the dust
compartment.
The filter unit has not been
placed in the dust compartment
at all.
The filter unit has not been
assembled properly.
The dust compartment is full.
The filter unit is dirty.
Problem
The appliance
does not work.
The appliance
does not clean
floors/the
suction power
is low.
Dust escapes
from the
appliance.
Troubleshooting
If the appliance does not work or does not work properly, first check
the list below. If the problem is not mentioned in this list, the appliance
probably has a defect. In that case we advise you to take the appliance
to your dealer or to an authorised Philips service centre.
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