PHILIPS Handheld Vacuum Cleaner FC6149 Manual

PHILIPS Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

Introduction

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General Description (Fig. 1)

Detachable nozzle
Nozzle release button
Dust compartment
Dust compartment release button
Charging light
On/off slide with 1 speed
Exhaust air openings
Adapter
Crevice tool
Charger
Brush tool
Filter unit Outer filter Inner filter with filter holder
Long crevice tool
Large brush tool
Hose
Car cord with car plug
Storage bag

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.

Danger

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 charger in water or any other liquid.

Warning

Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner or the charger if it is damaged.
The charger and its adapter cannot be replaced. If the charger or its adapter is damaged, the appliance must be discarded.
The adapter contains a transformer. 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 by 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 if they understand the hazards involved.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children aged less than 8 years.
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 charger supplied. During charging, the adapter feels warm to the touch. This is normal.
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.
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.
Charge, store and use the appliance at a temperature between 5°C and 35°C.
Do not dismantle or short-circuit the batteries. Protect the batteries from fire, heat and direct sunlight.

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

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.
You can also place the charger on a horizontal surface (e.g. a table or desk) (Fig. 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.

Make sure the appliance is switched off.
Put the adapter in the wall socket.
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

Push the on/off slide forwards to switch on the appliance (Fig. 8).
Push the on/off slide backwards to switch off the appliance (Fig. 9)

Using the Car Cord

With the car cord, you can connect the vacuum cleaner to the cigarette lighter socket in your car. You can use it as long as necessary without having to recharge it.

Insert the small plug of the car cord into the car cord socket of the appliance. Then insert the car plug into the cigarette lighter socket of your car.
Note: The car cord cannot be used to charge the appliance.
Press the button on the small plug to detach the car cord from the appliance.

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.

Take the accessory you want to use from the charger.
Attach the accessory to the nozzle of the appliance (Fig. 10).

Hose

Insert the appliance end of the hose into the nosepiece of the appliance (Fig. 11).
Attach the brush tool or the crevice tool to the attachment end of the hose for extended reach during vacuum cleaning (Fig. 12).

Cleaning

Clean the outside of the appliance and the charger with a damp cloth.
If the contact points of the charger are dirty, wipe them with a dry 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:

Press the nozzle release button (1) and take the detachable nozzle off the appliance (2) (Fig. 13).
Shake the contents of the dust compartment out into a dustbin (Fig. 14).

Thorough Cleaning

Hold the appliance over a dustbin, press the dust compartment release button (1) and remove the dust compartment (2) (Fig. 15).
Remove the filter unit from the dust compartment (Fig. 16).
Empty the dust compartment by shaking it with your free hand (Fig. 17).
If necessary, clean the dust compartment with a damp cloth.
If necessary, clean the filter unit. See section ‘Cleaning the filter unit’.
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. 18).

Cleaning the filter unit

Make sure you clean the filter unit regularly.

Turn the outer filter anticlockwise (1) and remove it from the filter holder (2) (Fig. 19).

Leave the inner filter attached to the filter holder.
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.
Place the outer filter back onto the filter holder (1) and turn it clockwise to attach it (2). (Fig. 20)
Put the filter unit back into the dust compartment (Fig. 21).
Note: Make sure you insert the filter unit in the correct way

Storage

You can store the vacuum cleaner and the accessories on the charger or in the storage bag. (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

Remove the filter unit from the dust compartment (Fig. 16).
Turn the outer filter anticlockwise (1) and remove it from the filter holder (2) (Fig. 19).
Gently turn the inner filter anticlockwise (1) and remove it from the filter holder (2) (Fig. 23).
Place a new inner filter on the filter holder (1) and turn it clockwise to attach it (2) (Fig. 24).
Push the tip of the inner filter inwards (Fig. 25).
Place the outer filter on the filter holder (1) and turn it clockwise to attach it (2). (Fig. 20)
Put the filter unit back into the dust compartment (Fig. 21).

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 centre. 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.
New inner filters are available under type no. FC8035. Contact your Philips dealer

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 centre. The staff of this centre will remove the batteries for you and will dispose of them in an environmentally safe way (Fig. 27).

Removing the Rechargeable Batteries

Remove the rechargeable batteries in the following way.

Let the vacuum cleaner run until it stops.
Try to switch on the appliance again to check if the batteries are really empty. If the motor starts, repeat the procedure.
Loosen and remove the screws. Open the vacuum cleaner (Fig. 28).
Put the motor unit with the batteries still attached in a large bowl with 3 liters of water and 3 teaspoons of salt.
– Make sure the whole motor unit is immersed. Add more water and salt according to the above proportion (1 teaspoon salt to 1 litre of water) if needed.
– Leave the motor unit and the batteries in the bowl for 24 hours.
Cut the connecting wires one by one and remove the batteries (Fig. 29).

Guarantee and 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 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 Centre in your country.

Problem	Solution
The appliance does not work.	The batteries may be low. Recharge the 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 center 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 the hose, the brush tool or the crevice tool is attached.	Check if the hose, the brush head or the crevice tool is blocked. If this is the case, remove the obstruction.
	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’).