Storing the vacuum cleaner
1
Switch the appliance off.
2
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
3
Rewind the mains cord by pushing the cord rewind button with your foot (fig. 7).
4
Put the appliance in upright position and attach the lower tube to the appliance by means of
the clip (fig. 8).
Replacing the dustbag
Replace the dustbag as soon as the dustbag-full indicator changes colour.
1
Switch the appliance off.
2
Open the cover.
3
Push the dustbag holder backwards (fig. 9).
4
Remove the full dustbag by pulling the lug on the dustbag front upwards.
Throw the full paper dustbag in the dustbin.
The cotton dustbag can be emptied and re-used.
™ To empty the cotton dustbag:
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Hold the dustbag over a dustbin.
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Remove the clip by sliding it off the dustbag sideways.
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Shake out the contents.
5
Insert the dustbag into the dustbag compartment by sliding the plastic or cardboard front of
the dustbag into the grooves of the dustbag holder. Press the front down as far as possible.
6
Pull the dustbag holder forwards (you will hear a click).
You cannot close the cover if no dustbag has been inserted.
Replacing filters
This appliance is equipped with a motor protection filter.
1
Replace the motor protection filter when you insert the first of a new set of dustbags (fig.10).
2
Insert the filter into the appliance with the white side facing outwards.
The rear end of the vacuum cleaner is fitted with an exhaust filter that removes small
particles from the exhaust air.
3
Open the exhaust filter grille at the rear of the appliance (fig. 11).
4
Remove the filter holder, replace the filter and put the filter holder back into the appliance.
Make sure the white side of the filter is facing outwards.
Ordering dustbags and filters
Philips double-layer dustbags are available under type number FC8046.
New motor protection and exhaust filters are provided free of charge with each new set of
dustbags.
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.
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