2 TaketheHEPA12lteroutoftheappliance(Fig.32).
3 RinsethepleatedsideoftheHEPA12lterunderahotslow-runningtap.
- Hold the lter in such a way that the pleated side points upwards and the water ows parallel
to the pleats. Hold the lter at an angle so that the water washes away the dirt inside the
pleats (Fig. 33).
- Turn the lter 180° and let the water ow along the pleats in opposite direction (Fig. 34).
- Continue this process until the lter is clean.
Nevercleanthewashablelterwithabrush(Fig.35).
Note: Cleaning does not restore the original colour of the lter, but does restore its ltration power.
4 Carefullyshakethewaterfromthesurfaceofthelter.Letthelterdryatleast2hours
before you put it back into the vacuum cleaner.
Note: Make sure that the lter is completely dry before you put it back into the appliance.
5 Putthelterbackintotheappliance(Fig.36).
Note: Make sure that the two lugs of the HEPA lter point downwards.
6 ToclosetheHEPAltergrille,rstalignthetopofthegrillewiththeappliance(1).Then
pressthetabsdownwardsuntilthegrillelocksintoplace(2)(‘click’)(Fig.37).
Cleaning the mini turbo brush
To clean the brush inside the mini turbo brush, follow the steps below:
1 Turn the mini turbo brush upside down.
2 Tounlocktheminiturbobrush,turntheringanticlockwise(1)andpullittowardsyou
(2)(Fig.38).
3 Separatethetwohousinghalves(Fig.39).
4 Removethehairsanddirtentangledaroundthebrush.(Fig.40)
Do not detach the brush and the parts inside the mini turbo brush.
5 Slidethethreeridgesofthebottompartintothethreeslotsofthetoppart(Fig.41).
6 Lowerthebottompartontothetopparttoclosetheturbobrush(Fig.42).
7 Tolocktheminiturbobrush,slidetheringtowardsthehousing(1)andturnitclockwiseto
xit(2)(Fig.43).
Ordering accessories
To purchase dustbags, lters or other accessories for this appliance, please visit www.philips.com,
consult the worldwide guarantee leaet or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your
country.
Ordering dustbags
- Philips Classic s-bag ` synthetic dustbags are available under type number FC8021.
- Philips Clinic s-bag ` high ltration synthetic dustbags are available under type number FC8022.
- Philips Anti-odour s-bag ` synthetic dustbags are available under type number FC8023.
- Reusable dustbags (some countries only) are available under code number 4322 004 93370.
Note: Please visit www.s-bag.com for more information about the s-bag.
- Washable HEPA 12 lters are available under type number FC8044.
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