Philips FC6141 User manual
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!
To fully benet from the support that Philips offers, register your
product at www.philips.com/welcome.
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Detachable nozzle
2 Nozzle release button
3 Dust compartment
4 Dust compartment release button
5 Power light
6 On/off slide with 1 speed
7 Exhaust air openings
8 Filter unit
A. Outer lter
B. Inner lter with lter holder
9 Long crevice tool
10 Large brush tool
11 Crevice tool
12 Brush tool
13 Car cord with car plug
14 Storage bag
15 Hose
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it
for future reference.
Danger
- Never vacuum up water or any other liquid. Never vacuum up
ammable substances and do not vacuum up ashes until they
are cold.
- Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water or any other liquid.
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Warning
- Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it is damaged.
- 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.
- Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children.
- The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning
or maintaining the appliance.
Caution
- Always switch off the vacuum cleaner after use.
- Never block the exhaust air openings during vacuuming.
- Always use the vacuum cleaner with the lter unit assembled.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic elds.
Using the appliance
1 Push the on/off slide forwards to switch on the appliance (Fig. 2).
2 Push the on/off slide backwards to switch off the appliance (Fig. 3).
Accessories
The appliance comes with the following accessories:
- a small and large brush tool to clean delicate surfaces;
- a long and short crevice tool to vacuum corners or narrow gaps;
- a car cord with car plug for unlimited runtime;
- a hose for extended reach;
- a storage bag to store the appliance in your car.
1 Take the accessory you want to use and attach the accessory to
the nozzle of the appliance (Fig. 4).
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Hose
This appliance comes with a hose and tube for extended reach during
vacuum cleaning.
1 Insert the appliance end of the hose into the nozzle of the
appliance (Fig. 5).
2 Attach the brush tool or the crevice tool to the attachment end of
the hose for extended reach during vacuum cleaning (Fig. 6).
Cleaning
Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water or any other liquid.
1 Clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth.
Emptying and cleaning the dust compartment
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).Then shake the contents of the dust
compartment out into a dustbin (Fig. 7).
Thorough cleaning
1 Hold the appliance over a dustbin, press the dust compartment
release button (1) and remove the dust compartment (2) (Fig. 8).
2 Removethelterunitfromthedustcompartmentandemptythe
dust compartment by shaking it with your free hand (Fig. 9).
3 If necessary, clean the dust compartment with a damp cloth and
cleanthelterunit(seesection‘Cleaningthelterunit’).
4 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).Then push the top of the dust
compartment towards the appliance (2) until it locks into place
(‘click’)(Fig.10).
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Cleaning the lter unit
Make sure you clean the lter unit regularly.
1 Turntheouterlteranticlockwise(1)andremoveitfromthelter
holder (2) (Fig. 11).
Leave the inner lter attached to the lter holder.
2 Cleantheinnerlterandtheouterlterwithabrushorwitha
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 Placetheouterlterbackontothelterholder(1)andturnit
clockwisetoattachit(2).Putthelterunitbackintothedust
compartment. (Fig. 12)
Storage
1 You can store the vacuum cleaner and the accessories in the
storage bag. (Fig. 13)
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
1 Removethelterunitfromthedustcompartment.Turntheouter
lteranticlockwise(1)andremoveitfromthelterholder
(2). (Fig. 14)
2 Gentlyturntheinnerlteranticlockwise(1)andremoveitfrom
thelterholder(2).Placeanewinnerlteronthelterholder(1)
and turn it clockwise to attach it (2). (Fig. 15)
3 Pushthetipoftheinnerlterinwards.Placetheouterlteronthe
lterholder(1)andturnitclockwisetoattachit(2).(Fig.16)
4 Putthelterunitbackintothedustcompartment(Fig.17).
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Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts (such as lters and additional nozzles),
visit www.shop.philips.com/service or go to your Philips dealer.You
can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (see
the worldwide guarantee leaet for contact details).
Warranty and support
If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/
support or read the international warranty leaet.
Recycling
- Do not throw away the product with the normal household waste at
the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
- Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical
and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative
consequences for the environment and human health.
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.
Problem Solution
The appliance does
not work. Check the capacity of the car battery and check
the car cord connection.
If the appliance still does not work, take the
appliance to your dealer or a service centre
authorised by Philips for examination.
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