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Environment
◗Do not throw the appliance away 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 will help to preserve the environment (fig. 19).
Saving energy
If you are not going to use the appliance for a longer period of time, we advise you to remove the adapter from the wall socket to save energy.
Disposal of batteries
NiCd/NiMH batteries can be harmful to the environment and may explode if exposed to high temperatures or fire.
Batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment. Always remove the batteries before discarding the appliance or handing it in at an official collection point. Dispose of the batteries at an official collection point for batteries.
Only remove the batteries if they are completely empty.
Remove the batteries in the following way.
1Let the appliance run until it stops, undo the screws and open the vacuum cleaner (fig. 20).
2Cut the connecting wires one by one and remove the batteries (fig. 21).
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
