FC8802/03 - Vacuum Cleaner PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FC8802/03 PHILIPS

Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the robot and save it for future reference. Read all the warnings and safety issues below before you use the robot. Danger -- Do not immerse the robot or the adapter in water or any other liquid. -- Do not use the robot on wet floors or in places where there is a risk of contact with water or immersion in water. -- Never let the robot operate on or near flammable substances and do not allow it to pick up ashes until they are cold. -- Do not use the robot in humid surroundings like bathrooms. -- Do not pour any liquid into the openings of the robot. Warning -- Check if the voltage indicated on the adapter corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the adapter. -- The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance. -- Do not use the robot if the adapter or the robot itself is damaged or if the robot is not complete. -- If the adapter 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. -- Only replace the rechargeable battery with one of the original type. -- Never attempt to repair the robot yourself. -- This robot is designed for indoor household use only. Keep all doors leading outside closed. -- Do not use the robot in hazardous areas such as close to fireplaces, showers or swimming pools. -- This robot is only intended for cleaning hard floors. Its performance on soft floors may be limited. -- This appliance can be used by children aged 8 or above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given instructions in safe use of the appliance or supervision to establish safe use and if they have been made aware of the hazards involved. -- Do not allow children to play with the appliance. -- Children are only allowed to empty the dust container and to clean and maintain the robot under supervision. -- Keep pets away from the robot. Do not let pets sit or stand on the robot. -- Keep loose clothing, hair and body parts away from the brushes of the robot. English

-- Remove all fragile and light objects from the floor and make sure the robot does not get entangled in the pull cords of blinds or curtains. -- Do not let the robot move over the mains cords of other appliances or other cables as this may cause a hazard. -- Switch off the robot if a dangerous situation occurs or if the robot behaves abnormally or gives off an abnormal smell. -- To prevent damage, do not use the robot if the filter is not present in the dust container or has not been placed properly in the dust container. -- Do not cover the robot or block the ventilation openings when the robot is cleaning. This may cause the robot to overheat. -- Do not put any tape or stickers over the drop-off sensors and make sure the drop-off sensors are cleaned regularly. If the drop-off sensors are covered or dirty, the robot may fall down the stairs. -- Do not store the robot at a temperature above 60°C or below -10°C. -- Do not use the robot in a room with a temperature above 45°C. -- Do not incinerate, disassemble or expose the rechargeable battery to temperatures above 60°C. The rechargeable battery may explode if overheated. Caution -- The robot is fitted with three drop-off sensors in the bottom. These drop-off sensors are used to detect and avoid height differences. In some cases, depending on specific circumstances in your home, the drop-off sensors may not detect a staircase or other height difference in time. Therefore avoid using the robot in these situations or monitor it carefully. -- When you use the robot to vacuum fine sand, lime, cement dust and similar substances, the pores of the filter become clogged. -- Do not touch the rechargeable battery or the adapter with wet hands. -- Only use the adapter and the rechargeable battery supplied to charge the robot. -- Always switch off the robot before you move or store it. -- Remove the rechargeable battery from the robot if you are not going to use it for some time. Store the rechargeable battery in a dry and safe place if you remove it. -- Do not use the robot on high-pile carpets or on rugs with tassels. -- Do not clean the dust container with water or in the dishwasher. Electromagnetic fields (EMF) The robot complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the robot is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today.

English Your robot Introduction Congratulations on buying this robot vacuum cleaner. This slim and smart robot is ideal for cleaning under furniture. Its side brushes and powerful suction system allow it to remove dust, fluff and hair from the floor. It is easy to operate with just a flick of a switch. This robot offers you a smart and easy way to keep your floors clean every day. To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Overview (Fig. 1)

Dust container compartment cover Top ventilation grille Dust container lid Filter Dust container Display with indicators Dust container compartment Rechargeable battery Rechargeable battery cavity Fan Side ventilation grille On/off switch Socket for small plug Bumper Bumper strip (FC8802 only) Small plug Adapter Side brushes Suction opening Wheels Wheel covers Bottom ventilation grille Side brush shafts Drop-off sensors Front wheel Spare side brushes (FC8802 only) Spare filter (FC8802 only) How your robot works What your robot cleans This robot is equipped with features that make it a suitable cleaner to help you clean the floors in your home. The robot is especially suitable for cleaning hard floors, such as wooden, tiled or linoleum floors. It may experience problems cleaning soft floors, such as carpet or rugs. If you use the robot on a carpet or rug, please stay close by the first time to see if the robot can deal with this type of floor. How your robot cleans Cleaning system The robot has a 2-stage cleaning system to clean your floors efficiently. -- The two side brushes help the robot clean in corners and along walls. They also help to work dirt loose from the floor (Fig. 2). English

-- The suction power of the robot picks up loose dirt and transports it through the suction opening into the dust container (Fig. 3). Cleaning patterns The robot uses a systematic cleaning strategy that consists of three cleaning patterns. 1 Straight pattern 2 Spiral pattern 3 Wall-following pattern The robot uses these patterns in the following order: 1 A straight pattern, followed by a spiral pattern (Fig. 4) 2 A wall-following pattern, followed by a spiral pattern (Fig. 5) When the robot has completed this sequence of patterns, it starts moving in straight lines again. The robot continues to use this sequence of patterns to clean the room until the rechargeable battery is empty, or until it is switched off manually. How your robot avoids stairs The robot is fitted with three drop-off sensors in the bottom. -- These drop-off sensors are used to detect and avoid height differences. In some cases, depending on specific circumstances in your home, the drop-off sensors may not detect a staircase or other height difference in time. Therefore avoid using the robot in these situations or monitor it carefully (Fig. 6). Before first use Mounting the side brushes 1 Unpack the side brushes. 2 Push the side brushes onto the shafts on the bottom of the robot (Fig. 7). Note: Make sure you attach the side brushes properly. Press them onto the shaft until you hear them lock into position with a click. Inserting the rechargeable battery You have to insert the rechargeable battery before use. 1 Put the robot on a flat and stable surface in front of you with the bumper towards you. 2 Press the two ribbed areas on the dust container compartment cover firmly to unlock it (Fig. 8). 3 Slide the cover off the robot (Fig. 9). 4 Push the plug of the rechargeable battery onto the connector in the rechargeable battery cavity. Note:The plug only fits on the connector in one way: with the tab on the side of the hook on the connector (Fig. 10). 5 Place the rechargeable battery in the rechargeable battery cavity (Fig. 11). 6 Slide the dust container compartment cover back onto the robot until it locks into position (Fig. 12). Note: Make sure the two cover latches slide into the appropriate holes in the housing of the robot. The robot does not work and the dust compartment indicator flashes when the cover latches have not been inserted properly (see chapter ‘Using your robot’, section ‘Indicator signals and their meaning’). Preparing for use Charge the battery for at least 4 hours each time to ensure the rechargeable battery performs best and has a long life. A fully charged battery gives you a cleaning time of approximately 50 minutes on hard floors.

English Charging 1 Make sure the on/off switch is in ‘off’ position when you start charging the robot. 2 Insert the small plug of the adapter into the socket for the small plug on the robot. Insert the adapter into a wall socket (Fig. 13). 3 When the rechargeable battery is charging, the battery indicator flashes slowly (Fig. 14). 4 When the rechargeable battery is fully charged, the battery indicator switches off. Note: It is possible that the on/off switch is still in ‘on’ position while charging. In that case, the robot will not work when you press the on/off switch once to start a new cleaning run.You have to press the on/off switch a second time to switch on the robot. Using your robot Preparing for cleaning 1 Before you switch on the robot, clear the floor of loose objects such as toys, magazines and shoes. Remove mains cords, wires and the pull cords of curtains or blinds from the floor. 2 Remove the small plug from the socket on the robot if it is still inserted (Fig. 15). Note:The robot does not operate when it is connected to the mains.Therefore, always disconnect the adapter from the robot and the mains before use. Note: Always store the adapter in a safe place before you switch on the robot. 3 Make sure the dust container is empty and the filter is properly installed. 4 Place the robot on the floor in an area where there is enough free space around it. Note:The robot is intended for cleaning hard floors. Stay close by when the robot is cleaning near carpets or rugs to see how it is coping. Cleaning 1 Press the on/off switch to switch on the robot (Fig. 16). Caution: Always make sure the filter is present inside the dust container. If you use the robot without the filter inside the dust container, the motor will be damaged. Caution: Avoid using the robot near a staircase or other height difference or monitor it carefully. Depending on specific circumstances in your home, the drop-off sensors in the bottom may not detect a staircase or height difference in time. ,, The battery indicator lights up continuously during cleaning (Fig. 17). 2 The robot cleans the floors until the rechargeable battery is low or until it is switched off manually. Note:The robot follows predefined cleaning patterns. See chapter ‘How your robot works’, section ‘How your robot cleans’ for more details. Note: If the battery runs low during cleaning, the battery indicator flashes quickly and you hear two beeps. Recharge the robot to continue cleaning (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Charging’) (Fig. 14). English 11 Indicator signals and their meaning The robot has a display with three indicators: the battery indicator, the dust compartment indicator and the warning indicator. The table below explains the meaning of the signals these indicators give. Indicator signal Meaning The battery indicator lights up continuously. The robot is cleaning. The battery indicator flashes slowly. The robot is charging. The battery indicator flashes quickly and the robot beeps twice every minute. The rechargeable battery is empty. The dust compartment indicator lights up continuously. The dust compartment cover is missing. The dust container is not present. The warning indicator flashes quickly and the robot beeps twice every minute. The robot was switched on while it was not placed on a level floor or not on the floor at all. The bumper of the robot is stuck. A wheel or side brush is stuck. Cleaning and maintenance The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance. Emptying and cleaning the dust container The robot works dirt and dust loose from the floor with its side brushes and collects this dirt and dust in the dust container. For the best results, we advise you to empty and clean the dust container after each use. 1 Make sure the on/off switch is in ‘off’ position. 2 Put the robot on a flat and stable surface in front of you with the bumper towards you. 3 Press the two ribbed areas on the dust container compartment cover firmly to unlock it. Then slide the cover off the robot (Fig. 18). 4 Take the dust container out of the dust container compartment (Fig. 19). Note:When you remove or reinsert the dust container, take care not to damage the blades of the motor fan. 5 Carefully lift the lid off the dust container and take out the filter (Fig. 20). 6 Shake the dust container over a dustbin to empty it (Fig. 21). 7 If the dust container is dirty, clean it with a brush with soft bristles (e.g. a toothbrush) or a cloth (Fig. 22). Caution: Do not clean the dust container and the filter with water or in the dishwasher. 8 If the filter is dirty, clean it with a brush with soft bristles (e.g. a toothbrush) (Fig. 23). 9 Put the filter back into the dust container. Then place the lid on the dust container (Fig. 24). 10 Put the dust container back into the dust container compartment (Fig. 25).

English 11 Slide the dust container compartment cover back onto the robot until it locks into position. Caution: Always make sure the filter is present inside the dust container. If you use the robot without the filter inside the dust container, the motor will be damaged. Cleaning the suction opening, the wheels and the drop-off sensors After some time, dust and fluff can accumulate around the suction opening, the wheels and the drop-off sensors in the bottom of the robot. To maintain good cleaning performance, you have to clean the suction opening, the wheels and the drop-off sensors from time to time. 1 Make sure the on/off switch is in ‘off’ position. 2 Place the robot upside down on a flat surface. 3 Use a brush with soft bristles (e.g. a toothbrush) to remove dust or fluff from the suction opening (Fig. 26). 4 Also use the brush to remove dust or fluff from the front wheel and side wheels. 5 Clean the drop-off sensors with a cotton bud to remove dust and fluff (Fig. 27). Note: It is important that you clean the drop-off sensors regularly. If the drop-off sensors are dirty, the robot may fail to detect height differences. Cleaning the side brushes After some time, fluff, hairs and threads start to accumulate around the shafts of the side brushes. To ensure proper functioning, clean the side brushes and the shafts from time to time. 1 Make sure the on/off switch is in ‘off’ position. 2 Place the robot upside down on a flat surface. 3 Grab one of the side brushes by its bristles (Fig. 28). 4 Pull the side brush upwards to remove it from the shaft (Fig. 29). 5 Remove fluff, hairs and threads from the shaft and from the side brush with a soft brush (e.g. a toothbrush) or a cloth (Fig. 30). 6 Push the side brush back onto the shaft (Fig. 31). 7 Repeat steps 2 to 5 for the other shaft and the other side brush. Storage 1 Switch off the robot by setting the on/off switch to ‘off’ position. 2 Empty the dust container and clean the filter (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’). 3 Remove the side brushes from their shafts. 4 Store the robot in a dry place with a temperature of at least 15°C. Note: After a long period of storage, always charge the robot before you switch it on. Replacement Replacing the filter Replace the filter if it can no longer be cleaned properly. 1 Make sure the on/off switch is in ‘off’ position. English 13 2 Remove the dust container from the robot (see steps 2 to 4 of chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’, section ‘Emptying and cleaning the dust container’). 3 Carefully lift the lid off the dust container and remove the old filter. Empty the dust container (Fig. 32). 4 Place the new filter in the dust container and place the lid on the dust container (Fig. 33). 5 Put back the dust container and the dust container compartment cover (see steps 10 and 11 of chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’, section ‘Empying and cleaning the dust container’). Replacing the side brushes Replace the side brushes after some time to ensure proper cleaning results. Note: Always replace the side brushes when you notice signs of wear.We also recommend that you replace both side brushes at the same time. 1 Make sure the on/off switch is in ‘off’ position. 2 Place the robot upside down on a flat surface. 3 Grab one side brush by its bristles and pull it off the shaft (Fig. 29). 4 Push the new side brush onto the shaft (Fig. 31). 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other side brush. Replacing the rechargeable battery Replace the rechargeable battery when you can no longer recharge it or when it runs out of power quickly. 1 Let the robot run until the rechargeable battery is empty to make sure the rechargeable battery is completely discharged before you remove it and dispose of it. 2 Remove the small plug from the socket on the robot if it is still inserted. Make sure the on/ off switch is in ‘off’ position (Fig. 34). 3 Remove the dust container compartment cover (see steps 1 to 3 of chapter ‘Before first use’, section ‘Inserting the rechargeable battery’). 4 Take the old rechargeable battery out of its cavity and pull its plug from the connector (Fig. 35). 5 Place the new rechargeable battery in the rechargeable battery cavity and put back the dust container compartment cover on the robot (see steps 4 to 6 of chapter ‘Before first use’, section ‘Inserting the rechargeable battery’ ). Ordering accessories To purchase accessories for this appliance, please visit our online shop at www.shop.philips.com/ service. 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. Environment -- The rechargeable battery contains substances that may pollute the environment. Always dispose of used up rechargeable batteries at an official collection point for batteries. Make sure the rechargeable battery is completely discharged when you dispose of it. To completely discharge the rechargeable battery, let the robot run until the battery is completely empty. Always remove the rechargeable battery before you discard and hand in the robot at an official collection point (Fig. 36).

English -- Do not throw away the robot 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. 37). 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. Your robot has been designed and developed with the greatest possible care. In the unfortunate case that your robot needs repair, the Consumer Care Centre in your country will help you by arranging any necessary repairs in the shortest possible time and with maximum convenience. If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer. Guarantee restrictions -- The guarantee for the rechargeable battery is restricted to 6 months. Troubleshooting This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the machine. 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 Cause Solution The robot does not start cleaning when I press the on/off switch. The rechargeable battery is empty. Charge the rechargeable battery (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Charging’). The small plug is still inserted in the socket on the robot. The robot does not work on mains power. It only works on its rechargeable battery. Therefore, always disconnected the adapter from the robot and the mains before use. The dust container compartment cover is not present or is not closed properly. When the dust container compartment cover is not present or is not closed properly, the robot does not work as a safety precaution. Make sure you place the dust compartment cover on the robot properly (see chapter ‘Before first use’, section ‘Inserting the rechargeable battery’). The dust container is not present. Place the dust container in the dust container compartment properly. Make sure you close the dust container compartment cover properly. The bumper of the robot is stuck. If the robot manages to free its bumper by moving backwards, the warning indicator stops flashing and the robot starts cleaning normally. If the robot does not manage to free its bumper, switch it off and lift it so that its bumper comes free. Then switch on the robot again. The robot does not work and the dust compartment indicator lights up continuously. The robot starts to move backwards during cleaning or just after it was switched on. The warning indicator flashes quickly. English 15 Problem Cause Solution The warning indicator flashes quickly. One or both wheels are stuck. Press the on/off switch to switch off the robot. Remove the fluff, hair, thread or wire that is caught around the wheel suspension. One or both side brushes are stuck. Clean the side brushes (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’, section ‘Cleaning the side brushes’). The bumper is stuck. Press the on/off switch to switch off the robot. Lift the robot so that its bumper comes free. The robot was lifted while it was cleaning. Press the on/off switch to switch off the robot. Place the robot on the floor. Then press the on/off switch to make the robot resume cleaning normally. The bristles of one or both side brushes are crooked or bent. Replace the side brushes (see ‘Replacing the side brushes’ in chapter ‘Replacement’ and chapter ‘Ordering accessories’). The filter in the dust container is dirty. Clean the filter in the dust container with a brush with soft bristles (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’, section ‘Emptying and cleaning the dust container’) The robot does not clean properly. If brushing does not help to clean the filter, replace the filter with a new one (see chapter ‘Replacement’, section ‘Replacing the filter’ and chapter ‘Ordering accessories’). The battery can no longer be charged or runs empty very fast. The suction opening in the bottom is clogged. Clean the suction opening (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’, section ‘Cleaning the suction opening, the wheels and the drop-off sensors’). The front wheel is jammed with hair or other dirt. Clean the front wheel (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’, section ‘Cleaning the suction opening, the wheels and the drop-off sensors’). The robot is cleaning a black floor, which triggers the drop-off sensors. This causes the robot to move in an unusual pattern. Please go to www.philips.com/support or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country. The robot is cleaning a floor that reflects sunlight quite strongly. This triggers the drop-off sensors and causes the robot to move in an unusual pattern. Close the curtains to block sunlight from entering the room. The rechargeable battery has reached the end of its life. Replace the rechargeable battery (see chapter ‘Replacement’, section Replacing the rechargeable battery’ and chapter ‘Ordering accessories’).