Philips FC9166-9160 - Manual (Page 9)

Cleaning/replacing filters
Only wipe the appliance with a moist cloth.
Always unplug the appliance before you clean or replace the filters
Motor Protection Filter
Clean the permanent Motor Protection Filter every time you replace the dustbag.
1 Remove the dustbag holder with the dustbag (Fig. 23).
2 Press the filter holder release tab (1) and take the Motor Protection Filter holder out of the
appliance (2). (Fig. 26)
3 To clean the filter, shake it over a dustbin.
4 Put the clean filter back into the filter holder. Fit the two lugs of the filter holder behind the
ridge at the bottom to ensure that it fits properly at the top (1). Then press the filter holder
home (‘click’) (2) (Fig. 27).
5 Place the dustbag holder with the dustbag back into the appliance.
super/Ultra Clean Air hEPA Filter
This appliance is equipped with either the Super Clean Air HEPA Fillter or the Ultra Clean Air HEPA
Filter. These filters are located in the back of the appliance. They are able to remove 99.5% and
99.9%, 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.
Replace the HEPA Filter every six months.
1 Open the filter grille (Fig. 28).
2 Remove the old filter (Fig. 29).
3 Insert the new filter into the appliance.
4 Close the filter grille and push the bottom corners until they snap home (Fig. 30).
storage
1 Slide the tube parts into each other to reduce the tube to its shortest length.
2 Switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
3 Press the cord rewind button to rewind the mains cord (Fig. 31).
4 To store the appliance in upright position, insert the ridge on the nozzle into the storage
slot (Fig. 32).
5 Always put the Tri-Active nozzle in the carpet setting when you store it. Prevent the side
brushes from becoming bent (Fig. 8).
Ordering accessories
If you have any difficulties obtaining dustbags, filters or other accessories for this appliance, please
contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country or consult the worldwide guarantee
leaflet.
Ordering dustbags
Philips Classic s-bag ` paper dustbags are available under type number FC8021.
Philips Clinic s-bag ` high-filtration dustbags are available under type number FC8022.
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