Philips FC6141 Manual page 8

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1 Clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth.
Emptying and cleaning the dust compartment
Make sure you empty and clean the dust compartment regularly.
Quick cleaning
To empty the dust compartment quickly:
1 Press the nozzle release button (1) and take the detachable nozzle off the appliance (2). Then
shake the contents of the dust compartment out into a dustbin (Fig. 7).
Thorough cleaning
1 Hold the appliance over a dustbin, press the dust compartment release button (1) and remove the
dust compartment (2) (Fig. 8).
2 Remove the filter unit from the dust compartment and empty the dust compartment by shaking it
with your free hand (Fig. 9).
3 If necessary, clean the dust compartment with a damp cloth and clean the filter unit (see 'Cleaning
the filter unit ').
4 To reattach the dust compartment, align the slot on the dust compartment with the projection on
the appliance. First attach the bottom of the dust compartment (1). Then push the top of the dust
compartment towards the appliance (2) until it locks into place ('click') (Fig. 10).
Cleaning the filter unit
Make sure you clean the filter unit regularly.
1 Turn the outer filter anticlockwise (1) and remove it from the filter holder (2) (Fig. 11).
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). Put the filter
unit back into the dust compartment (Fig. 12).
Storage
1 You can store the appliance and the accessories in the storage bag (Fig. 13).
Replacement
We advise you to replace the inner filter after a prolonged period of use or if you can no longer clean it
properly.
Replacing the inner filter
1 Remove the filter unit from the dust compartment. Turn the outer filter anticlockwise (1) and
remove it from the filter holder (2) (Fig. 14).
2 Gently turn the inner filter anticlockwise (1) and remove it from the filter holder (2). Place a new
inner filter on the filter holder (1) and turn it clockwise to attach it (2) (Fig. 15).