Removing The Rechargeable Batteries; Guarantee And Service - Philips FC6161 Bedienungsanleitung

New inner filters are available under type number 4322 004 93471 .
New HEPA filters are available under type number 4322 004 93471.
New Mesh filters are available under type number 4222 459 49431.
New rolling brushes are available under type number 4222 459 49571.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance 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. 35).
- The built-in rechargeable batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment.
Remove the batteries when you discard the appliance. Do not throw away the batteries with
the normal household waste, but hand them in at an official collection point. You can also take
the appliance to a Philips service centre. The staff of this centre will remove the batteries for you
and will dispose of them in an environmentally safe way (Fig. 36).

removing the rechargeable batteries

NiMH batteries may explode when exposed to high temperatures or fire.
Only remove the rechargeable batteries if they are completely empty.
You can remove the rechargeable batteries in the following way.
1 Let the handheld vacuum cleaner run until it stops.
2 Remove the panel with the exhaust air openings from the handheld vacuum cleaner with a
screwdriver (Fig. 37).
3 Remove the panel on the handle with your fingernail. (Fig. 38)
4 Undo the screws on the side of the handheld vacuum cleaner. (Fig. 39)
5 Press the dust compartment release button and separate the two housing parts.
6 Cut the wires connected to the rechargeable batteries one by one (Fig. 40).
7 Remove the rechargeable batteries (Fig. 41).

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. If there is no Consumer Care
Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer.
troubleshooting
This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with your 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 Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country.
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