Philips FC6841 - Manual (Page 7)

Warning
- 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 bottom of the motor unit.
- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- 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.
- Keep the leaning liquid out of the reach of children.
- Do not point the hose, the tube or any other accessory at the eyes or ears nor put it in your
mouth when it is connected to the vacuum cleaner and the vacuum cleaner is switched on.
- Do not insert the mains plug into the wall socket until the appliance is completely ready for use.
Make sure that your hands and the mains plug are dry when you connect or disconnect the
appliance.
Caution
- 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 you use the appliance to vacuum liquids.
- Always remove the mains plug from the wall socket if the appliance does not function properly,
before you clean the appliance and before you open the container.
- When you use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum ashes, fine sand, lime, cement dust and similar
substances, the pores of the dustbag become clogged. As a result, the dustbag-full indicator will
indicate that the dustbag is full. Replace the disposable dustbag or empty the reusable dustbag
(some countries only), even if it is not full yet (see chapter ‘Replacement’).
- Only use Philips Athena paper dustbags or the reusable dustbag (some countries only).
- Never use the appliance without the motor protection filter. This could damage the motor and
shorten the life of the appliance.
- Always empty, clean and dry the container after wet use. Let the appliance suck in dry air for a
few minutes to dry the inside of the tube and hose. This prevents an unpleasant smell the next
time you use the vacuum cleaner. It also prevents the paper dustbag from becoming wet
- Only vacuum dry materials and dust if the paper or reusable dustbag (some countries only) is in
the appliance.
- Only switch on the pump when you have filled the shampoo reservoir, placed it into the
appliance and connected it with the two shampoo hoses. Switch off the pump as soon as the
shampoo reservoir is empty. The pump may get damaged if it runs dry.
- To extend the life of the shampoo pump, clean it with a mixture of water and white vinegar
once a year. Follow the instructions in chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
- Always switch off the appliance after use and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
- Do not store the appliance at temperatures below 0°C to prevent it from freezing.
- Noise level: Lc = 82 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.
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