Notice PHILIPS FC 6144

« it for future reference. Danger -Never suck up ?ammable 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. ENGLISH -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 ?lter 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. Electromagnetic ?elds (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic ?elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scienti?c evidence available today. ENGLISH7Preparing for use Installing the charger 1 Attach the charger to the wall as shown in the ?gure. (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 ?rst 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 backwards to switch off the appliance (Fig. 9). ENGLISH8Accessories The appli... »