English - Philips FC6168 User Manual

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Introduction
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.
Important
Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future
reference.
Danger
- Never vacuum up water or any other liquid. Never vacuum up flammable substances and do
not vacuum up ashes until they are cold.
- Never immerse the appliance or the adapter in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it under the tap.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the adapter corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the appliance.
- Do not use the vacuum cleaner or the adapter if it is damaged.
- If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid
a hazard.
- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to replace it with another plug,
as this causes a hazardous situation.
- This product 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.
- Care must be taken to ensure that children do not play with the appliance.
- The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
Caution
- Only charge the vacuum cleaner with the adapter supplied. During charging, the adapter feels
warm to the touch. This is normal.
- Always switch off the vacuum cleaner after use and when you charge it.
- Never block the exhaust air openings during vacuuming.
- Always use the vacuum cleaner with the filter unit assembled.
- Make sure that the product is installed with the wall fixture mounted to the wall, according to
the instructions in the user manual.
- Be careful when you drill holes in the wall to attach the wall fixture, to avoid the risk of
electric shock.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic fields.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, 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 leaflet for contact details).