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Philips FC6843 user manual
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Contents
- Introductionp. 6
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome
- General description (Fig. 1)p. 6
A Dry use 1 Hose connector 2 Suction hose 3 Mechanical suction power control 4 Suction tube 5 Tri-Scopic tube (specific types only) 6 Parking clip (specific…
- Importantp. 6
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference
- Dangerp. 6
Never vacuum ashes (from ashtrays and fireplaces) until they are completely cold. -- Never vacuum petrol, white spirit, gas oil, paraffin oil or other…
- Warningp. 7
Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. You can find the type plate on the…
- Cautionp. 7
Always remove the micro filter and the paper or reusable dustbag (some countries only) before wet use. -- Always install the diffuser and the float unit before…
- Electromagnetic fields (EMF)p. 7
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user…
- Preparing for usep. 8
Connecting and disconnecting accessories Hose 1 To connect the hose, insert it into the hose connector while you turn it clockwise a little (Fig. 2). 2 To…
- Connecting and disconnecting accessoriesp. 8
Hose 1 To connect the hose, insert it into the hose connector while you turn it clockwise a little (Fig. 2). 2 To disconnect the hose, pull it out of the hose…
- Preparing for dry usep. 8
Always remove the float unit and the diffuser and insert the micro filter (specific types only) and the paper or reusable dustbag (some countries only) before…
- Preparing for wet usep. 9
Always remove the paper or reusable dustbag (some countries only) and the micro filter (specific types only) before wet use. Preparing for vacuuming liquids To…
- Using the appliancep. 10
Pull the mains cord out of the appliance and insert the mains plug into the wall socket (Fig. 33). 2 Press the motor on/off button to switch on the appliance…
- Dry usep. 10
Convertible nozzle 1 You can use the convertible nozzle to vacuum hard and soft floors: (Fig. 35) -- With the brush strip folded out, you can use the nozzle to…
- Wet usep. 10
Vacuuming liquids Note: When you vacuum water from a place that is located higher than the appliance itself (e.g. a roof gutter or roof water tank), the…
- Cleaningp. 12
Press the motor on/off button to switch off the appliance. 2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket. 3 You can clean all parts of the appliance, including…
- After wet vacuum cleaningp. 12
Empty, clean and dry the container. 2 Let the appliance suck in dry air for a few minutes to dry the inside of the tube and hose. Float unit and foam filter 1…
- Motor protection filterp. 13
If you use the reusable dustbag, clean the
- Replacing/emptying the dustbagp. 13
Replacing the paper dustbag 1 To remove a full dustbag, lift the holder with the dustbag out of the appliance by the grips (Fig. 20). 2 Press and hold the red…
- Replacing the paper dustbagp. 13
To remove a full dustbag, lift the holder with the dustbag out of the appliance by the grips (Fig. 20). 2 Press and hold the red lever to release the cardboard…
- Emptying the reusable dustbag (some countries only)p. 13
In some countries a reusable dustbag is provided. You can use the reusable dustbag instead of paper dustbags. The reusable dustbag can be used and empties…
- Replacing filtersp. 13
- Motor protection filterp. 13
If you use the reusable dustbag, clean the motor protection filter once a year in lukewarm water. Note: If you use paper dustbags, replace the motor protection…
- Micro filter (specific types only)p. 14
When you vacuum dry substances, the electrostatic micro filter purifies the exhaust air by removing minuscule dust particles. The effectiveness of the filter…
- Foam filterp. 14
Replace the foam filter if it is damaged or very dirty
- Storagep. 14
Switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. 2 Press the cord rewind button. (Fig. 60) ,, The mains cord is wound up automatically…
- Ordering accessories and filtersp. 14
Accessories, dustbags and filters are available from your dealer. Please mention the appropriate type or service number that is listed in the table below.…
- Environmentp. 15
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…
- Guarantee and servicep. 15
If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in…