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Philips MiniVac Handstaubsauger User Manual

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- 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. 27).
saving energy

If you are not going to use the appliance for a longer period of time,

remove the adapter from the wall socket to save energy.

Disposing of the rechargeable batteries

NiMH batteries may explode when exposed to high temperatures or

fire.
Only remove the rechargeable batteries if they are completely empty.
Remove the rechargeable batteries in the following way.

1

Let the vacuum cleaner run until it stops, undo the screws and

open the vacuum cleaner (Fig. 28).

2

Cut the connecting wires one by one and remove the

batteries (Fig. 29).

guarantee & 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 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 your

country.

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