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FC6055
General description (fig. 1)
A Crevice tool
B Brush tool
C Squeegee
D Filter holder
E Filter
F Filter ring
G Storage slots for accessories
H Charging unit
I Adapter
J Dust compartment
K Dust compartment release button
L Exhaust air openings
M Charging light (LED)
N On/off slide
O Contact strips
Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and
save them for future reference.
◗ Do not use the appliance if it is damaged in any way.Take it to an
authorised Philips service centre for repair.
◗ Check if the voltage indicated on the adapter corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
◗ 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 flammable substances or corrosive liquids and do
not suck up ashes until they are cold.
◗ Never immerse the vacuum cleaner or the charging unit in water
and do not let water enter the motor unit or the charging unit.
◗ 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.
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◗ Do not hold the appliance with the dust compartment pointing
upwards and do not tilt the appliance to one side when sucking
up liquids.
◗ 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.
◗ When the appliance has been used to suck up liquids, empty and
dry the dust compartment before storing the appliance in the
charging unit.
◗ To avoid the risk of electric shock, be careful when drilling holes
in the wall to attach the charging unit, especially close to a wall
socket.
Preparing for use
Installing the charging unit
1 You can 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).
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◗ 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.
Using the appliance
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).
3 Leave the adapter in the wall socket and always put the vacuum
cleaner back onto the charging unit immediately after use, even if
the batteries are still almost fully charged.
Brush, crevice tool and squeegee
This appliance comes with three accessories:
- a brush tool to clean delicate surfaces;
- a crevice tool to clean hard-to-reach places;
- a squeegee to suck up liquids.
1 Take the accessory you want to use from the charging unit.
2 Attach the accessory to the nozzle of the appliance (fig. 9).
◗ When sucking up liquids, hold the appliance with the nozzle
pointing downwards at an angle of 30c. Make sure the squeegee
touches the surface to be cleaned. Do not tilt the appliance to
one side.
Stop sucking up liquids when the liquid level inside the dust
compartment has reached the maximum indication line.
◗ Never hold the appliance with the on/off slide pointing
downwards when the dust compartment is filled with liquid
(fig. 10).
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◗ Empty the dust compartment each time you have used the
appliance to suck up a liquid.
3 You can store all accessories by placing them in the storage slots
in the charging unit (fig. 11).
Cleaning
Always remove the adapter from the wall socket before cleaning the
charging unit.
When you have used the appliance to suck up liquids, empty and dry
the dust compartment.
1 Clean the appliance with a damp cloth.
Emptying the dust compartment
Make sure you empty the dust compartment and clean the filter
regularly.
1 Hold the appliance over a dustbin and press the dust
compartment release button (fig. 12).
2 Remove the filter holder from the dust compartment (fig. 13).
3 Empty the dust compartment with your free hand.
4 Clean the filter and the filter holder (fig. 14).
B
Remove the filter from the filter holder by turning it anticlockwise.
B
Clean the filter with a brush or with a normal vacuum cleaner if it is
very dirty.
B
If necessary, you can rinse the filter in cold or lukewarm water.
5 Fasten the filter in the filter holder by turning it clockwise and
put the filter holder into the dust compartment. Make sure you
insert the filter holder in the correct way (fig. 15).
Never use the vacuum cleaner if the filter is still wet.
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Replacement
◗ Replace the filter if it can no longer be cleaned properly (usually
after having been cleaned about 50 times).
1 Remove the filter holder from the dust compartment (fig. 13).
2 Remove the filter from the filter holder by turning it
anticlockwise (fig. 14).
3 Remove the filter from the ring by gently turning it anticlockwise
(fig. 16).
4 Attach a new filter to the filter ring by turning it clockwise (fig.
17).
5 Push the tip of the filter inwards (fig. 18).
6 Fasten the filter in the filter holder by turning it clockwise. Put
the filter holder back into the dust compartment (fig. 19).
Accessories
New filters are available under type no. FC8036. Contact your Philips
dealer.
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. 20).
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.
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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. 21).
2 Cut the connecting wires one by one and remove the batteries
(fig. 22).
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..
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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Solutions
Charge the appliance. When
charging for the first time, let
the appliance charge
continuously for 16 hours.
Always put the appliance back
onto the charging unit after
every use to recharge.
Causes
The appliance has not been
charged.
Problem
The appliance
does not
work.
Solutions
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').
Charge the appliance (see
chapter 'Preparing for use').
Clean the filter and the filter
holder (see chapter
'Cleaning').
Remove the obstruction from
the nozzle.
Causes
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 (proper ly) 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 is dirty.
The nozzle is clogged.
Problem
The appliance
does not
clean
floors/the
suction power
is low.
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Solutions
Reinsert the filter holder (see
chapter 'Cleaning').
Place the filter holder in the
dust compartment (see
chapter 'Cleaning')rtment.
Fasten the filter in the filter
holder by turning it clockwise
and put the filter holder into
the dust compartment.
Empty the dust compartment
(see chapter 'Cleaning').
Empty the dust compartment
(see chapter 'Cleaning').
The filter must be dry before
you place it back into the
appliance.
Install the filter before
switching the appliance on to
suck up liquid.
Place the filter holder in the
correct position.
Empty the dust compartment.
Do not let the dust
compartment fill up with liquid
beyond the maximum
indication line.
Always use the squeegee
when sucking up liquid.
Causes
The filter holder has not been
placed properly in the dust
compartment.
The filter holder has not been
placed in the dust
compartment at all.
The filter is not in the correct
position.
The dust compartment is full.
The dust compartment is full.
The filter is wet.
The filter has not been
installed.
The filter holder is not in the
correct position.
The maximum amount of
liquid has been exceeded.
The squeegee has not been
used.
Problem
Dust escapes
from the
appliance.
The appliance
does not suck
up liquid.
Liquid leaks
from the
appliance.
The surface is
still very wet
after
vacuuming.
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