MiniVac FC6141 - Aspirateur PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MiniVac FC6141 PHILIPS

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General description (Fig. 1)

4 Dust compartment release button

6 On/off slide with 1 speed

7 Exhaust air openings

B. Inner lter with lter holder

13 Car cord with car plug

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it

for future reference.

- Never vacuum up water or any other liquid. Never vacuum up

ammable substances and do not vacuum up ashes until they

- Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water or any other liquid.

- Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it is damaged.

- 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.

- Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children.

- The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning

or maintaining the appliance.

- Always switch off the vacuum cleaner after use.

- Never block the exhaust air openings during vacuuming.

- Always use the vacuum cleaner with the lter unit assembled.

Electromagnetic elds (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and

regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic elds.

1 Push the on/off slide forwards to switch on the appliance (Fig. 2).

2 Push the on/off slide backwards to switch off the appliance (Fig. 3).

The appliance comes with the following accessories:

- a small and large brush tool to clean delicate surfaces;

- a long and short crevice tool to vacuum corners or narrow gaps;

- a car cord with car plug for unlimited runtime;

- a hose for extended reach;

- a storage bag to store the appliance in your car.

1 Take the accessory you want to use and attach the accessory to

the nozzle of the appliance (Fig. 4).

This appliance comes with a hose and tube for extended reach during

1 Insert the appliance end of the hose into the nozzle of the

2 Attach the brush tool or the crevice tool to the attachment end of

the hose for extended reach during vacuum cleaning (Fig. 6).

Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water or any other liquid.

1 Clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth.

Emptying and cleaning the dust compartment

Make sure you empty and clean the dust compartment regularly.

To empty the dust compartment quickly:

1 Press the nozzle release button (1) and take the detachable nozzle

off the appliance (2). Then shake the contents of the dust

compartment out into a dustbin (Fig. 7).

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

release button (1) and remove the dust compartment (2) (Fig. 8).

2 Removethelterunitfromthedustcompartmentandemptythe

dust compartment by shaking it with your free hand (Fig. 9).

3 If necessary, clean the dust compartment with a damp cloth and

cleanthelterunit(seesection‘Cleaningthelterunit’).

4 To reattach the dust compartment, align the slot on the dust

compartment with the projection on the appliance. First attach the

bottom of the dust compartment (1). Then push the top of the dust

compartment towards the appliance (2) until it locks into place

(‘click’)(Fig.10).

ENGLISH8Cleaning the lter unit

Make sure you clean the lter unit regularly.

1 Turntheouterlteranticlockwise(1)andremoveitfromthelter

holder (2) (Fig. 11).

Leave the inner lter attached to the lter holder.

2 Cleantheinnerlterandtheouterlterwithabrushorwitha

normal vacuum cleaner if they are very dirty.

Note: If necessary , you can clean the inner lter and the outer lter in cold

or lukewarm water. Dry the inner and outer lter thoroughly before you use

the lter unit again.

3 Placetheouterlterbackontothelterholder(1)andturnit

clockwisetoattachit(2).Putthelterunitbackintothedust

compartment. (Fig. 12)

1 You can store the vacuum cleaner and the accessories in the

storage bag. (Fig. 13)

We advise you to replace the inner lter after a prolonged period of use

or if you can no longer clean it properly.

Replacing the inner lter

and turn it clockwise to attach it (2). (Fig. 15)

lterholder(1)andturnitclockwisetoattachit(2).(Fig.16)

4 Putthelterunitbackintothedustcompartment(Fig.17).

ENGLISH 9Ordering accessories

To buy accessories or spare parts (such as lters and additional nozzles),

visit www.shop.philips.com/service or go to your Philips dealer. You

can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (see

the worldwide guarantee leaet for contact details).

Warranty and support

If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/

support or read the international warranty leaet.

- Do not throw away the product with the normal household waste at

the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for

recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.

- Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical

and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative

consequences for the environment and human health.

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could

encounter with the appliance. 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

Check the capacity of the car battery and check

the car cord connection.

If the appliance still does not work, take the

appliance to your dealer or a service centre

authorised by Philips for examination.

ENGLISH10Problem Solution

The dust compartment may not be attached

properly to the appliance. Attach the dust

compartment properly to the appliance.

The dust compartment may be full. Empty the

The lter unit may be clogged. Clean the inner

lter and the outer lter (see chapter ‘Cleaning’).

The dust compartment may be full. Empty the

The dust compartment may not be attached

properly to the appliance. Attach the dust

compartment properly to the appliance.

Perhaps the lter unit is not placed properly in

the dust compartment. Place the lter unit

properly in the dust compartment.

tool is blocked. If this is the case, remove the

The dust compartment may be full.

Empty the dust compartment.

The lter unit may be clogged. Clean the inner

lter and the outer lter (see chapter ‘Cleaning’).