MiniVac FC6092 - Aspirateur PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MiniVac FC6092 PHILIPS

B Floor nozzle (FC6094 only)

F Socket for car cord (FC6092 only)

H Connection for telescopic stick (FC6094 only)

I Charging light with battery-low indication

J Exhaust air openings

L Dust compartment release button

R Nozzle release button

U Nozzle & stick holder (FC6094 only)

V Wall mounting bracket

Y Car cord with car plug (FC6092 only)

Z Telescopic stick (FC6094 only)

Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and

save them for future reference.

◗ Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to

the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.

◗ Do not use the appliance if it is damaged in any way. Take it to

an authorised Philips service centre for repair.

ENGLISH6◗ If the adapter or charging base is damaged, always have it

replaced by one of the original type to avoid a hazard.

◗ FC6092 only: if the car cord or car plug is damaged, stop using

the car cord and have it replaced by one of the original type.

◗ Never suck up water or any other liquid. Never suck up ashes

until they are cold.

◗ Never immerse the vacuum cleaner, the adapter or the charging

◗ Remove the adapter from the wall socket before cleaning the

◗ Only charge the vacuum cleaner with the adapter and charging

base supplied. During charging, the adapter will feel warm to the

touch. This is normal.

◗ Always switch the vacuum cleaner off after use.

◗ Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

◗ The voltage on the contact points in the charging base is low

(max. 30 volts) and therefore not dangerous.

◗ Never block the exhaust air openings during vacuuming.

◗ Switch the appliance off when recharging it.

◗ To avoid the risk of electric shock, be careful when drilling holes

in the wall to attach the wall mounting bracket, especially close

◗ Always use the appliance with the filter unit.

◗ Always use the appliance with the nozzle insert in place.

Attaching the charging base to the wall

1 Screw the wall mounting bracket to the wall with the screws

supplied with the appliance (fig. 2).

2 Attach the charging base to the wall mounting bracket (fig. 3).

3 Attach the nozzle & stick holder to the wall mounting bracket

4 Screw the nozzle & stick holder to the wall with the screws

supplied with the appliance.

ENGLISH 75 You can also place the charging base on a level and horizontal

6 Slide the brush tool onto the crevice tool and place them in the

charging base (fig. 5).

7 FC6094 only: insert the telescopic stick and the floor nozzle into

the nozzle & stick holder ('click') (fig. 6).

Charging the appliance

Charge the appliance for at least 18 hours before you use it for the first

When the charging light starts blinking during operation, the battery

pack is running low and needs to be recharged.

1 Insert the small plug into the charging base and insert the adapter

into the wall socket (fig. 7).

◗ The charging light will go on to indicate that the appliance is

B The charging light will stay on as long as the appliance is placed on the

charging base and the adapter is in the wall socket.

B The charging light does not give any information about the charge level

of the built-in battery pack.

1 Push the on/off slide forwards to switch the appliance on (fig. 9).

2 Push the on/off slide backwards to switch the appliance off

3 Leave the adapter in the wall socket and always put the vacuum

cleaner back onto the charging base after use, even if the battery

pack is still almost fully charged.

This appliance comes with the following tools:

- 1 brush tool for cleaning delicate surfaces

- 2 crevice tool for cleaning hard-to-reach places

- 3 bendable crevice tool for cleaning at an angle (FC6092/6090

1 Take the tool you want to use.

2 Attach the tool to the detachable nozzle (fig. 11).

Car cord (FC6092 only)

With the car cord you can connect the vacuum cleaner to the cigarette

lighter socket in your car and use it as long as necessary without having

1 Insert the small plug of the car cord in the socket of the

appliance and insert the car plug in the cigarette lighter socket of

The car cord cannot be used to charge the appliance.

2 Detach the car cord from the appliance by pressing the button

To prevent damage, do not pull the small plug out of the appliance

without pressing the button.

Extra reach (FC6094 only)

1 Attach the telescopic stick by pushing it firmly into the back of

the appliance until it locks into position ('click') (fig. 13).

The telescopic stick gives you extra reach when cleaning hard floors,

carpets and hard-to-reach areas.

2 Then attach the floor nozzle to the detachable nozzle (fig. 14).

The floor nozzle can be used to vacuum hard floors and carpets. The

floor nozzle is equipped with a fluff collector that removes hair or fluff.

B Pass the fluff collector gently over the hairs or fluff to be removed. The

hairs or fluff will be worked loose from the surface, collected and then

ENGLISH 93 Adjust the stick to the length you find most comfortable during

vacuum cleaning by pushing the ring downwards and pulling the

upper part of the stick upwards (fig. 15).

4 To detach the telescopic stick, press the release button on the

back of the vacuum cleaner and pull the stick out of the appliance

Always remove the adapter from the wall socket before cleaning the

Never immerse the vacuum cleaner, the adapter or the charging base

1 Clean the charging base and the appliance with a damp cloth.

Dust compartment and filters

Make sure you empty the dust compartment and clean the filters

We advise you to clean the filters every 2 to 4 weeks to maintain

optimal suction performance.

To quickly empty the dust compartment:

1 Remove the detachable nozzle by pressing the nozzle release

2 Shake the contents of the dust compartment out into a dustbin

To thoroughly clean the dust compartment and the filter unit:

1 Hold the appliance over a dustbin, press the dust compartment

release button (1) and remove the dust compartment (2) (fig.

2 Take the filter unit out of the dust compartment (fig. 20).

ENGLISH103 Empty the dust compartment by shaking it out with your free

4 To clean the filter, remove the outer filter from the filter holder

by turning it anticlockwise (fig. 21).

5 Remove the inner filter from the filter holder by gently turning it

anticlockwise (fig. 22).

6 Clean the inner filter and the outer filter with the cleaning brush

Brush the inner filter from the top downwards along the ribs of the

◗ If necessary, you can clean the outer filter and the inner filter in

cold or lukewarm water.

The inner filter and outer filter are not dishwasher-proof.

7 Attach the inner filter to the filter holder by turning it clockwise

8 Place the outer filter back onto the filter holder and fasten it by

turning it clockwise (fig. 25).

9 Place the filter unit back into the dust compartment (fig. 26).

Never put the filter unit back into the dust compartment when the

outer filter and inner filter are still wet.

10 To clean the detachable nozzle, press the nozzle release button

to remove the detachable nozzle from the appliance (fig. 17).

11 Pull the nozzle insert out of the detachable nozzle.

◗ Both the nozzle insert and the detachable nozzle can be cleaned

in warm water with some washing-up liquid or in the dishwasher.

Make sure the nozzle insert and the detachable nozzle are dry before

you reattach them to the appliance.

12 Reattach the dust compartment to the body of the vacuum

ENGLISH 11Replacement

◗ Replace the inner filter if it can no longer be cleaned properly

(usually after having been cleaned about 50 times).

1 Take the filter unit out of the dust compartment (fig. 20).

2 Remove the outer filter from the filter holder by turning it

anticlockwise (fig. 21).

3 Remove the inner filter from the filter holder by gently turning it

anticlockwise (fig. 22).

4 Attach a new inner filter to the filter holder (fig. 24).

5 Reattach the outer filter to the filter holder (fig. 25).

◗ New inner filters can be obtained at Philips service centres.

◗ Do not throw the appliance away 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 will help to preserve the

environment (fig. 27).

Disposal of the battery pack

NiCd/NiMH batteries can be harmful to the environment and may

explode if exposed to high temperatures or fire.

◗ Always remove the battery pack before handing the appliance in

at an official collection point. Dispose of the battery pack at an

official collection point for batteries. If you have trouble

removing the battery pack, you can also take the appliance to a

Philips service centre, which will remove the battery pack for you

and will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way.

Only remove the battery pack if it is completely empty.

Remove the battery pack in the following way.

1 Let the appliance run until it stops, loosen and remove the

screws and open the vacuum cleaner (fig. 28).

ENGLISH122 Cut the connecting wires one by one and remove the battery

If you are not going to use the appliance for a longer period of time,

we advise you to remove the adapter from the wall socket to save

If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips

website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care

Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the

worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in

your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service

Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.

ENGLISH 13Description générale (fig. 1)

Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.

and Personal Care BV.

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