PHILIPS FC6168-01 PowerPro Handheld battery Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Philips

Table of Contents

Important safety information
Danger
Warning
Caution
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
Ordering accessories
Warranty and support
Recycling
Troubleshooting
References
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PHILIPS FC6168-01 PowerPro Handheld battery Vacuum Cleaner

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Important safety information

Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance and its accessories and save it for future reference. The accessories supplied may vary for different products.

Danger

Never vacuum up water or any other Never vacuum up flammable substances and do not vacuum up ashes until they are cold.
Never immerse the appliance or the adapter in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it under the

Warning

Check if the voltage indicated on the adapter corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the
Always check the appliance before you use Do not use the appliance or the adapter if it is damaged. Always replace a damaged part with one of the original type.
If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid a
The adapter contains a Do not cut off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the
This vacuum cleaner is designed for household use Do not use this vacuum cleaner to vacuum up building waste, cement dust, ashes, fine sand, lime and similar substances. Never use the vacuum cleaner without any of the filters. This could damage the motor and shorten the life of the vacuum cleaner. Always clean all parts of the vacuum cleaner as shown in the user manual. Do not clean any parts with water and/or cleaning agents if this is not specifically shown in the user manual.
Only charge the appliance with the adapter During charging, the adapter feels warm to the touch. This is normal.
Charge, use and store the product at a temperature between 5 °C and 50 °C.
Do not open, modify, pierce, damage or dismantle the product or battery to prevent batteries from heating up or releasing toxic or hazardous substances. Do not short-circuit, overcharge or reverse charge
Keep product and batteries away from fire and do not expose them to direct sunlight or high
If the product becomes abnormally hot or smelly, changes color or if charging takes longer than usual, stop using and charging the product and contact
Do not place products and their batteries in microwave ovens or on induction
If batteries are damaged or leaking, avoid contact with the skin or If this occurs, immediately rinse well with water and seek medical care.

Caution

Do not plug in, unplug or operate the appliance with wet
Do not unplug the appliance by pulling at the cord. Always unplug by pulling the small plug (Fig. 1) out of the appliance and the adapter out of the wall socket (Fig. 2).
Always switch off the appliance after use and when you charge
Never block the exhaust air openings during
Always use the vacuum cleaner with the filter unit
Make sure that the appliance is installed with the wall fixture mounted to the wall according to the instructions in the user
Be careful when you drill holes in the wall to attach the wall fixture, to avoid the risk of electric
Maximum noise level: Lc = 85 dB(A)

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Ordering accessories

To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.philips.com/parts- and- accessories or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country (see the international warranty leaflet for contact details).

Warranty and support

If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/supportor read the international warranty leaflet.

Recycling

This symbol means that electrical products and batteries shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (Fig. 3).
Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical products and

Removal of built-in rechargeable battery
The built-in rechargeable battery must only be removed by a qualified professional when the appliance is discarded. Before removing the battery, make sure that the appliance is disconnected from the wall socket and that the battery is completely empty.Take any necessary safety precautions when you handle tools to open the appliance and when you dispose of the rechargeable battery.When you handle batteries, make sure that your hands, the product and the batteries are dry.To avoid accidental short-circuiting of batteries after removal, do not let battery terminals come into contact with metal objects (e.g. coins, hairpins, rings). Do not wrap batteries in aluminum foil. Tape battery terminals or put batteries in a plastic bag before you discard them.

To remove the rechargeable battery, follow the instructions below. PHILIPS-
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Let the appliance run until it
Remove the dust container and the cyclone from the handheld vacuum cleaner (Fig. 4).
Undo two screws on the inside of the handheld vacuum cleaner (Fig. 5).
Turn the handheld vacuum cleaner and remove four screws on the other side (Fig. 6).
Remove the back panel from the handheld vacuum cleaner (Fig. 7).
Insert a screwdriver and push it down to remove the panel on the left side of the appliance (Fig. 8).
Remove two screws from the bottom (Fig. 9).
Remove four screws on the left side of the appliance (Fig. 10).
Remove the left housing part (Fig. 11).
Take out the rechargeable battery and cut the wires connected to it one by one (Fig. 12).

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarizes 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 Center in your country.

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
The appliance does	The battery light	To charge the batteries, insert
not work when I	flashes fast because	the small plug into the socket
push the button.	the batteries are low.	on the appliance and insert
	the adapter into a wall
	socket.
You cannot use the	You have to remove the small
appliance because	plug from the socket on the
the appliance is still	appliance before you can
charging.	switch on the appliance.
You have to press	First press the on/off button
two buttons.	to switch on the appliance.
	Then press the MAX button
	to get maximum suction
	power.
The charging	Clean the charging contacts.
contacts are dirty
The appliance has	The filter and the	Clean the filter and the
a lower suction	cyclone are dirty.	cyclone.
power than usual.
You have not	Connect the dust bucket, the
connected the dust	dust separator and the
bucket, the dust	cyclone properly.
separator and the
cyclone properly.
Incorrect assembly of
these parts causes
air leakage, which
leads to loss of
suction power.
Dust escapes from	The filter is dirty.	Clean the filter.
the appliance.
The brush does not	The brush	Clean the brush with a pair of
turn anymore.	encounters too much	scissors or by hand. If you
resistance.	clean the roller brush by
	hand, pull the hairs or
	threads from the widest side
	to the narrowest side of the
	roller brush (see user
	manual).
You switched on the	Switch off the appliance by
appliance by	pressing the on button on the
pressing the on	handheld vacuum cleaner
button on the	again. Then switch it on again
handheld vacuum	by pressing the on button on
cleaner.	the stick.