Philips FC8139 Manual page 9

6 To close the HEPA exhaust filter grille, first align the lugs on the top of the grille with the
slots in the appliance (1). Then press the tabs downwards until the grille locks into place
(2) ('click') (Fig. 21).
Cleaning the motor protection filter
To maintain optimal performance, clean the motor protection filter at least once a year.
1 Pull the cover upwards to open it (Fig. 22).
2 Lift the dustbag holder out of the appliance. (Fig. 23)
Make sure you hold the dustbag upright when you lift it out of the appliance.
3 Pull the filter holder with the motor protection filter out of the appliance. (Fig. 24)
4 Take the motor protection filter out of the holder. Shake the motor protection filter over a
dustbin to clean it.
5 Put the filter in the filter holder and slide the filter holder back into the appliance.
6 Put the dustbag holder back into the appliance.
replacement
replacing the dustbag
- Replace the dustbag as soon as the dustbag-full indicator has changed colour permanently, i.e.
even when the nozzle is not placed on the floor (Fig. 25).
1 Switch off and unplug the appliance.
2 Pull the cover upwards to open it.
3 Lift the dustbag holder out of the appliance.
Make sure you hold the dustbag upright when you lift it out of the appliance.
4 Pull at the cardboard tag to remove the full dustbag from the holder (Fig. 26).
When you do this, the dustbag is sealed automatically.
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5 Slide the cardboard front of the new dustbag into the two grooves of the dustbag holder as
far as possible. (Fig. 27)
6 Put the dustbag holder back into the vacuum cleaner (Fig. 28).
Note: If no dustbag has been inserted, you cannot close the cover.
7 Push the cover downwards to close it.
replacing the hEpa exhaust filter
Always unplug the appliance before you replace a filter.
Replace the HEPA exhaust filter every 12 months.
- To remove the old filter and place the new filter, follow the instructions for removing and
placing the filters in section 'Cleaning the HEPA exhaust filter' in chapter 'Cleaning and
maintenance'.
ordering dustbags
- Philips Classic s-bag ® synthetic dustbags are available under type number FC8021.
- Philips Clinic s-bag ® high filtration 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.
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