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Introduction
Introduction
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Important safety information
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.
- Always check the appliance before you use it. Do not use the appliance
if it is damaged, as this may cause injury. Always replace a damaged part
with one of the original type.
- Do not use the appliance 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.
- Do not open the appliance to replace the rechargeable battery.
- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to
replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or
maintaining the appliance.
Caution
- Only charge the appliance with the adapter supplied. During charging,
the adapter feels warm to the touch. This is normal.
- Do not plug in, unplug or operate the appliance with wet hands.
- Do not unplug the appliance by pulling at the cord. Always unplug by
pulling the small plug (Fig. 1) out of the appliance and the adapter out of
the wall socket (Fig. 2).
- As this appliance uses water to clean, the floor may remain wet and
slippery for a while (Fig. 3).
- 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.
- To prevent damage, do not use liquid floor cleaners that are not
transparent or even milky.
- 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 200ml.
- 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.
- Always switch off the appliance 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 appliance 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.
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 of which the water-
resistant top coat 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 water tank assembled sideways, as this
leaves water traces. Only move forwards and backwards.
Note: Runtime duration depends on power level used during cleaning.
Mopping pad and wetting strip (FC6409, FC6408)
FC6408 comes with one wetting strip and two identical microfiber mopping
pads.
FC6409 comes with two wetting strips and two different microfiber
mopping pads.
- The wetting strip with the icon with two drops and the aqua-colored
mopping pad with wide stripes are suitable for mopping tiled floors.
- The wetting strip with the icon with one drop and the light blue mopping
pad with narrow stripes are suitable for mopping laminate and water-
resistant parquet and wooden 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.
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
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.