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.
1 Let the appliance run until it stops, undo the screws and open the
vacuum cleaner (fig. 20).
2 Cut 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.
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