Philips FC9071 - Manual (Page 10)

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 Slide the clip off the dustbag sideways.
2 Shake out the contents into a dustbin.
3 To close the dustbag, slide the clip back onto the bottom edge of the dustbag.
Cleaning and maintenance of filters
Always unplug the appliance before you clean or replace the filters.
Permanent motor protection filter
Clean the permanent motor protection filter every time you replace the dustbag.
1 Remove the dustbag holder with the dustbag (Fig. 28).
2 Take the motor protection filter holder out of the appliance. Take the filter out of the
holder. (Fig. 32)
3 Shake the filter over a dustbin to clean it.
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. Then press the filter holder
home (‘click’) (Fig. 33).
5 Place the dustbag holder with the dustbag back into the appliance.
super Clean air filter (specific types only)
The Super Clean Air Filter located in the back of the appliance has electrostatically charged fibres.
These fibres filter a large part of the smaller particles from the exhaust air.
Replace the Super Clean Air filter every six months.This filter is not washable.
1 Open the filter grille (Fig. 34).
2 Remove the old filter (Fig. 35).
3 Insert the new filter into the appliance.
4 Close the filter grille (‘click’) (Fig. 36).
super Clean air hEPa 12 filter/ultra Clean air hEPa 13 filter
This appliance is equipped with either the Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filter or the Ultra Clean Air
HEPA 13 filter. These filters 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 filter with an original Philips filter of the correct type (see chapter ‘Ordering accessories’).
super Clean air hEPa 12 filter
Replace the Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filter every six months. This filter is not washable.
1 Open the filter grille (Fig. 34).
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