Philips FC9264 - Manual (Page 13)

Washable ultra Clean air HePa 13 filter
HEPA 13 washable filter is able to remove 99.95% 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 filter with an original Philips filter of the correct type (see chapter ‘Ordering accessories and
filters’).
Clean the washable HEPA 13 filter every 6 months. You can clean the washable HEPA 13 filter max.
4 times. Replace the filter after it has been cleaned 4 times.
Note: Do not clean the HEPA 13 filter in the washing machine, but follow the procedure below.
1 Unplug the appliance.
2 Grab the release tabs of the HEPA filter cover to open and remove the filter cover (Fig. 49).
3 Take out the washable HEPA 13 filter (Fig. 50).
4 Rinse the pleated side of the HEPA 13 filter under a hot slow-running tap (Fig. 51).
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
- Hold the filter in such a way that the pleated side points upwards and the water flows parallel
to the pleats. Hold the filter at an angle so that the water washes away the dirt inside the pleats.
- Turn the filter 180° and let the water flow along the pleats in the opposite direction (Fig. 52).
- Continue this process until the filter is clean.
Never clean the washable filter with a brush (Fig. 53).
Note: Cleaning does not restore the original colour of the filter, but does restore its filtration power.
5 Carefully shake the water from the surface of the filter.
6 Let the HEPA filter dry completely.
7 Place the dry HEPA filter back into the appliance (Fig. 54).
8 Reattach the top of the filter cover (1) and then close the cover (2) (‘click’) (Fig. 55).
Cleaning the fabric-covered area on top of the appliance (specific types only)
The fabric has been treated to make it dirt repellent. If you would like to clean it anyway, follow the
steps below:
- Clean the fabric-covered area on top of the appliance with a moist cloth.
- If the stains are hard to remove, use a mild cleaning agent, water and a moist cloth to clean the
fabric of the appliance.
Do not use aggressive or flammable cleaning agents such as bleach or alcohol.
Replacement
Batteries of remote control
1 Replace the batteries when:
- the battery-low indication appears on the display (for types with display). (Fig. 56)
- the light on top of the remote control does not flash when you press any button (for types
without display) (Fig. 27).
2 Use a screwdriver to remove the screw of the battery compartment lid (1) and remove the
battery compartment lid (2) (Fig. 4).
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