Philips FC6904 SpeedPro Max Aqua Cordless Vacuum Cleaner User Guide

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Important safety information

Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance and its accessories and save it for future reference. The accessories supplied may vary for different products.

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.
– Always check the appliance before you use it. Do not use the appliance or the adapter if it is damaged.
Always replace a damaged part with one of the original types.
– The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
– 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 the 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 appliance and its cord out of the reach of children.
– Always keep the magnetic charging disc away from very small children.
– The plug must be removed from the socket outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
– Unplug the adapter if you are not going to use the appliance for some time.
– When storing the appliance for more than a month (without usage or charging), make sure that the battery is charged to at least 50%. Storing the appliance with an empty battery may lead to irreversible damage to the battery.
– Also make sure that the adapter is unplugged when the appliance is stored.
– Do not let the motorized brush move over the main cords of other appliances or other cables as this may cause a hazard.
– Keep loose clothing, hair, and body parts away from the motorized brushes.
– Do not cover or block the ventilation openings when the appliance is operating.
– This vacuum cleaner is designed for household use only. Do not use this vacuum cleaner to vacuum up building waste, cement dust, ashes, fine sand, lime, and similar substances. Never use the vacuum cleaner without any of the filters. This could damage the motor and shorten the life of the vacuum cleaner. Always clean all parts of the vacuum cleaner as shown in the user manual. Do not clean any parts with water and/or cleaning agents if this is not specifically shown in the user manual.
– This product contains a rechargeable battery. The battery may only be replaced by a qualified service engineer.
– Only charge the appliance with the adapter supplied. Only use 25V adapter ZD12D250050 or 30V adapter ZD12D300050.
– Charge, use and store the product at a temperature between 5 °C and 40 °C.
– Do not open, modify, pierce, damage, or dismantle the product or battery to prevent batteries from heating up or releasing toxic or hazardous substances. Do not short-circuit,  overcharge or reverse charge batteries.
– Keep product and batteries away from fire and do not expose them to direct sunlight or high temperatures.
– If the product becomes abnormally hot or smelly, changes color, or if charging takes longer than usual, stop using and charging the product and contact Philips.
– Do not place products and their batteries in microwave ovens or on induction cookers.
– If batteries are damaged or leaking, avoid contact with the skin or eyes. If this occurs, immediately rinse well with water and seek medical care.
– This product contains a rechargeable battery. The battery may only be replaced by a qualified service engineer.
– Take the appliance to an authorized Philips service center when you can no longer recharge it or when it runs out of power quickly.
– Do not open the appliance to replace the rechargeable battery.
– Take the appliance to an authorized Philips service center when you can no longer recharge it or when it runs out of power quickly.
– To prevent damage, never put ethereal oils or similar substances in the water tank or let the appliance pick them up.
– Do not lift or tilt the nozzle when the water tank is assembled and full, as water may spray out of the water tank.
Caution

– During charging, the adapter becomes warm to the touch. This is normal.
– Do not plug in, unplug or operate the appliance with wet hands.
– Do not remove the adapter from the wall socket by pulling at the cord (Fig. 1). When you do not use the charging station for charging, always unplug the appliance by first detaching the magnetic charging disc from the underside of the appliance (Fig. 2).
– Always switch off the appliance after use and before you charge it.
– Never block the exhaust air openings during vacuuming.
– Do not clean the dust container and the dust container lid in the dishwasher. They are not dishwasher-proof.
– Do not clean the white material of the filter with a normal vacuum cleaner or a brush to avoid damage to the material.
– Always use the vacuum cleaner with the filter assembled.
– When you clean the washable sponge filter with water, make sure it is completely dry before you put it back into the filter holder and dust container. Do not dry the sponge filter in direct sunlight, on the radiator, or in the tumble dryer. Do not clean the filter holder with water. This part is not washable.
– Replace the filter if it can no longer be cleaned properly or if it is damaged (see ‘Ordering accessories’).
– Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers that Philips does not specifically recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your warranty becomes invalid.
– Make sure that the appliance is installed with the charging station attached to the wall according to the instructions in the user manual.
– Be careful when you drill holes in the wall to attach the charging station, to avoid the risk of electric shock.
– As this appliance uses water to clean, the floor may remain wet and slippery for a while (Fig. 3).
– To prevent damage, do not use liquid floor cleaners that are not transparent or even milky.
– To prevent damage, never put wax, oil, floor maintenance products, or liquid floor cleaners that are not water-dilutable in the water tank.
– Do not mix different types of liquid floor cleaner. When you have used one liquid floor cleaner, first empty and rinse the water tank before you add another liquid floor cleaner to the water in the water tank.
– Never exceed the maximum quantities mentioned on the bottle when you use a liquid floor cleaner. Do not add more than a few drops to the water in the water tank, as this tank has a capacity of 200 ml.
– Do not clean the metal wetting strip with a sharp object, as this may damage the strip. Only clean the wetting strip by rinsing it under the tap. Replace the wetting strip when you can no longer clean it.
– Replace the wetting strip only with an original strip. For ordering a new strip, see chapter ‘Ordering accessories’.
– Clean the water tank according to the instructions. The water tank is not dishwasher-proof.
– Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or tools to clean the Aqua Boost pedal.
– After mopping the floors, do not store the appliance with the water tank attached to the charging station. If you do this, the wet mopping pad will touch the wall and this may damage the wall. Always remove the water tank before you store the appliance.
– To guarantee good cleaning results and proper functioning of the appliance and water tank, always use original Philips cleaning pads.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Using the appliance

Usage restrictions
– Only use the water tank on hard floors with a water-resistant top coat (such as linoleum, enameled tiles, and varnished parquet) and stone floors (such as marble). If your floor has not been treated to make it water-resistant, check with the manufacturer if you can use water to clean it. Do not use the water tank on hard floors on which the water-resistant topcoat is damaged.
– Only use the water tank on linoleum floors that are properly affixed to prevent linoleum from being drawn into the mopping nozzle.
– Do not use the water tank to clean carpets.
– Do not move the appliance with the water tank assembled sideways, as this leaves water traces. Only move forwards and backward.
Note: The operating time depends on the power level used during cleaning.

Mopping pad and wetting strip
The appliance comes with one wetting strip and two identical microfiber mopping pads. With the water tank, wetting strip, and microfiber mopping pad attached to the standard floor nozzle, you can clean hard floors.
Using liquid floor cleaner in the water tank
If you want to add a liquid floor cleaner to the water in the water tank, make sure that you use a low foaming or non-foaming liquid floor cleaner that can be diluted in water. As the water tank has a capacity of 200ml, you only have to add a few drops of liquid floor cleaner to the water.

Cleaning the water tank
To clean the water tank, mix one-part vinegar with three parts water. Pour this mixture into the water tank and close the cap. Shake the water tank and put the water tank on a  water-resistant surface. Leave the water-vinegar mixture in the water tank overnight. Then empty the water tank, rinse it thoroughly with fresh water, and use it normally again.

Caution: Water will leak from the water tank during cleaning, with and without the wetting strip attached to the nozzle.
To empty the water tank, hold the water tank over a sink, remove the cap and tilt the water tank to the side of the filling hole. Then turn the water tank over to let the water flow into the sink. To remove the remaining water from the water tank, turn the water tank on its long side with the filling hole pointing towards the sink. Then tilt the water tank forwards to let the remaining water flow out of the water tank.
Note: Always store the water tank with the cap removed from the filling hole.

Ordering accessories

To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.philips.com/parts-and-accessories or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country (see the international warranty leaflet for contact details).

Warranty and support
If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the international warranty leaflet.
Recycling
– This symbol means that electrical products and batteries shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (Fig. 4).
– Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical products and batteries.
Removal of built-in rechargeable battery
The built-in rechargeable battery must only be removed by a qualified professional when the appliance is discarded. Before removing the battery, make sure that the appliance is disconnected from the wall socket and that the battery is completely empty.

Take any necessary safety precautions when you handle tools to open the appliance and when you dispose of the rechargeable battery.
When you handle batteries, make sure that your hands, the product, and the batteries are dry.
To avoid accidental short-circuiting of batteries after removal, do not let battery terminals come into contact with metal objects (e.g. coins, hairpins, rings). Do not wrap batteries in aluminum foil. Tape battery terminals or put batteries in a plastic bag before you discard them.

To remove the rechargeable battery, follow the instructions below.

1. Disconnect the appliance from the wall socket and let it run until the motor stops.
2. Remove the dust container from the appliance (Fig. 5).
3. Undo the three screws that fix the battery holder to the housing of the appliance (Fig. 6).
4. Pull the battery holder out of the appliance (Fig. 7).

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarizes 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 Center in your country.

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