Philips FC8700, FC8710 manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Cause, Solution, English

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Troubleshooting

ENGLISH 13

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with this 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.

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

The robot does

The rechargeable battery

Charge the rechargeable battery

not start cleaning

is empty. 

(see chapter ‘Preparing for use’).

when I press the

 

 

on/off button.

 

 

The small plug is still inserted in the socket on the robot.

The robot does not work on mains power. It only works on its rechargeable battery. Therefore, always disconnect the adapter from the robot and the mains before use.

The warning

One or both wheels are

indicator flashes

stuck.

quickly.

 

 

One or both side

 

brushes are stuck.

 

The top cover is not

 

present or is not closed

 

properly.

 

The bumper is stuck.

 

The robot was lifted

 

while it was cleaning.

The robot does

The bristles of one or

not clean

both side brushes are

properly.

crooked or bent.

 

The filter in the dust

 

container is dirty.

 

The suction opening in

 

the bottom of the dust

 

container is clogged.

Set the power switch to ‘off ’. Remove the fluff, hair, thread or wire that is caught around the wheel suspension.

Clean the side brushes (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).

When the top cover is not present or is not closed properly, the robot does not work. Place the top cover on the robot properly.

Press the on/off button. Lift the robot so that its bumper comes free. Place the robot at some distance from the obstacle and press the on/off button to make it resume cleaning.

Press the on/off button. Place the robot on the floor.Then press the on/off button to make the robot resume cleaning.

Soak the brush or brushes in warm water for a while. If this does not restore the bristles to their proper shape, replace the side brushes

(see chapter ‘Replacement’).

Clean the filter in the dust container with a cloth or a toothbrush with soft bristles.

If brushing does not help to clean the filter, replace the filter with a new one. We advise you to replace the filter at least once a year.

Clean the suction opening (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).

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Philips FC8700, FC8710 manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Cause, Solution, English