Philips FC6142 - Manual (Page 11)

Cleaning the filter unit (FC6144/FC6140)
Make sure you clean the filter unit regularly.
1 Turn the outer filter anticlockwise (1) and remove it from the filter
holder (2) (Fig. 17).
Leave the inner filter attached to the filter holder.
2 Clean the inner filter and the outer filter with a brush or with a
normal vacuum cleaner if they are very dirty.
Note: If necessary , you can clean the inner filter and the outer filter in cold
or lukewarm water. Dry the inner and outer filter thoroughly before you use
the filter unit again.
3 Place the outer filter back onto the filter holder (1) and turn it
clockwise to attach it (2). (Fig. 18)
4 Put the filter unit back into the dust compartment (Fig. 19).
Note: Make sure you insert the filter unit in the correct way.
Emptying and cleaning the dust compartment and filter
unit (FC6142)
Make sure you empty and clean the dust compartment and the filter unit
regularly.
1 Hold the appliance over a dustbin, press the dust compartment
release button (1) and remove the dust compartment (2) (Fig. 13).
2 Remove the filter unit from the dust compartment (Fig. 14).
3 Empty the dust compartment by shaking it with your free
hand (Fig. 15).
Note: If there is liquid in the dust compartment, empty the dust
compartment and wipe it dry.
4 If necessary, clean the dust compartment with a damp cloth.
5 Turn the inner filter anticlockwise (1) and remove it from the outer
filter (2). (Fig. 20)
Leave the inner filter attached to the filter holder.
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