PHILIPS FC6144 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner User Guide

FC6144, FC6142

Addendum to operational documentation

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FC6145, FC6144, FC6142, FC6140

Introduction

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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 filter (FC6142 only)
14. Inner filter (FC6142 only)
15. Outer filter (FC6145/FC6144/FC6140 only)
16. Inner filter (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 flammable 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.
– 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 filter 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.
– Noise level FC6145: Lc= 81 dB(A).
– Noise level FC6144: Lc= 78 dB(A).
– Noise level FC6142/FC6140: Lc= 75 dB(A).

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today.

Preparing for use

Installing the charger

1. Attach the charger to the wall as shown in the figure. (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 first 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 backward to switch off the appliance (Fig. 9).

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.

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 filter 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 filter unit. See section ‘Cleaning the filter 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 filter unit (FC6145/FC6144/FC6140)
Make sure you clean the filter unit regularly.

1. Turn the outer filter anticlockwise (1) and remove it from the filter holder (2) (Fig. 16).
   Leave the inner filter attached to the filter holder.

2. Clean the inner filter and the outer filter with a brush or with a normal vacuum cleaner if they are very dirty.
   Note: If necessary, you can clean the inner filter and the outer filter in cold or lukewarm water. Dry the inner and outer filter thoroughly before you use the filter unit again.

3. Place the outer filter back onto the filter holder (1) and turn it clockwise to attach it (2). (Fig. 17)

4. Put the filter unit back into the dust compartment (Fig. 18).
   Note: Make sure you insert the filter unit in the correct way.

Emptying and cleaning the dust compartment and filter unit (FC6142)
Make sure you empty and clean the dust compartment and the filter 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 filter 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 filter anticlockwise (1) and remove it from the outer filter (2). (Fig. 20) Leave the inner filter attached to the filter holder.

6. Clean the inner filter and the outer filter with a brush or with a normal vacuum cleaner if it is very dirty.
   Note: If necessary, you can clean the inner filter and the outer filter in cold or lukewarm water. Dry the inner and outer filter thoroughly before you use the filter unit again.

7. Put the inner filter back into the outer filter (1) and turn it clockwise to lock it (2) (Fig. 21).

8. Put the filter unit back into the dust compartment (Fig. 18).
   Note: Make sure you insert the filter 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 filter after a prolonged period of use or if you can no longer clean it properly.
Replacing the inner filter (FC6145/FC6144/FC6140)

1. Remove the filter unit from the dust compartment (Fig. 13).
2. Turn the outer filter anticlockwise (1) and remove it from the filter holder (2) (Fig. 16).
3. Gently turn the inner filter anticlockwise (1) and remove it from the filter holder (2) (Fig. 23).
4. Place a new inner filter on the filter holder (1) and turn it clockwise to attach it (2) (Fig. 24).
5. Push the tip of the inner filter inwards (Fig. 25).
6. Place the outer filter on the filter holder (1) and turn it clockwise to attach it (2). (Fig. 17)
7. Put the filter unit back into the dust compartment (Fig. 18).
   Note: Make sure you insert the filter unit in the correct way.

Replacing the inner filter (FC6142)

1. Remove the filter unit from the dust compartment (Fig. 13).
2. Turn the inner filter anticlockwise (1) and remove it from the outer filter (2). (Fig. 20)
3. Gently turn the inner filter anticlockwise (1) and remove it from the filter holder (2) (Fig. 23).
4. Place a new inner filter on the filter holder (1) and turn it clockwise to attach it (2) (Fig. 24).
5. Push the tip of the inner filter inwards (Fig. 25).
6. Put the inner filter in the outer filter (1) and turn it clockwise to fix it (2). (Fig. 21)
7. Put the filter unit back into the dust compartment (Fig. 18).
   Note: Make sure you insert the filter 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 center. If you have any difficulties obtaining accessories for your appliance, please contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country. You find its contact details in the worldwide guarantee leaflet.

Environment

– Do not throw away the appliance 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 help to preserve the environment (Fig. 26).
– 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 official collection point. You can also take the appliance to a Philips service center. The staff of this center 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 fire.
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 find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet. 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.

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 filter unit may be clogged. Clean the inner filter and the outer filter (see chapter ‘Cleaning’).
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 filter unit is not placed properly in the dust compartment. Place the filter 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 filter unit may be clogged. Clean the inner filter and the outer filter (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.
Liquid leaks from the appliance
(FC6142 only).| The filter unit may be wet. Make sure the inner filter and the outer filter are dry before you place the
filter unit in the dust compartment.
You may not have put the filter unit in the dust compartment. Never use the appliance without the
filter unit.
Perhaps the filter unit is not placed properly in the dust compartment. Place the filter 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 fill up with liquid beyond the maximum indication.

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