operation manual
Emptying the reusable dustbag (some countries only)
In some countries, this vacuum cleaner also comes with a reusable dustbag that can be used and
emptied repeatedly. You can use the reusable dustbag instead of disposable dustbags.
To remove and insert the reusable dustbag, simply follow the instructions in ‘Replacing the
disposable dustbag’.
To empty the reusable dustbag:
1 Slidetheclipoffthedustbagsideways.
2 Shakeoutthecontentsintoadustbin.
3 Toclosethedustbag,slidetheclipbackontothebottomedgeofthedustbag.
Cleaning and maintenance of lters
Alwaysunplugtheappliancebeforeyoucleanorreplacethelters.
Permanent motor protection lter
Clean the permanent motor protection lter every time you replace the dustbag.
1 Removethedustbagholderwiththedustbag(Fig.28).
2 Takethemotorprotectionlterholderoutoftheappliance.Takethelteroutofthe
holder.(Fig.32)
3 Shakethelteroveradustbintocleanit.
4 Putthecleanlterbackintothelterholder.Fitthetwolugsofthelterholderbehindthe
ridgeatthebottomtoensurethatittsproperlyatthetop.Thenpressthelterholder
home(‘click’)(Fig.33).
5Placethedustbagholderwiththedustbagbackintotheappliance.
Super Clean Air lter (specic types only)
The Super Clean Air Filter located in the back of the appliance has electrostatically charged bres.
These bres lter a large part of the smaller particles from the exhaust air.
Replace the Super Clean Air lter every six months.This lter is not washable.
1 Opentheltergrille(Fig.34).
2 Removetheoldlter(Fig.35).
3 Insertthenewlterintotheappliance.
4 Closetheltergrille(‘click’)(Fig.36).
Super Clean Air HEPA 12 lter/Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 lter
This appliance is equipped with either the Super Clean Air HEPA 12 llter or the Ultra Clean Air
HEPA 13 lter. These lters are located in the back of the appliance. They are able to remove 99.5%
and 99.95% respectively of all particles down to 0.0003mm in size from the outlet air. This not only
includes normal house dust, but also harmful microscopic vermin such as dust mites and their
excrements, which are well-known causes of respiratory allergies.
Note: To guarantee optimal dust retention and performance of the vacuum cleaner, always replace the
HEPA lter with an original Philips lter of the correct type (see chapter ‘Ordering accessories’).
Super Clean Air HEPA 12 lter
Replace the Super Clean Air HEPA 12 lter every six months. This lter is not washable.
1 Opentheltergrille(Fig.34).
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