Philips FC8139 Manual page 11

Cleaning and maintenance
1 Switch off and unplug the appliance before you remove and clean any
parts.
2 Clean the appliance and its parts with a damp cloth.
Do not clean any part of the vacuum cleaner in the dishwasher.
Cleaning the hEpa exhaust filter
To maintain optimal performance, clean the HEPA filter each time you
replace the dustbag.
1 To open the HEPA exhaust filter grille, grab the tabs and pull the
grille upwards to remove it from the appliance.
2 Remove the HEPA exhaust filter.
3 Rinse the pleated side of the HEPA exhaust filter under a hot slow-
running tap.
- 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.
- Continue this process until the filter is clean.
Never clean the HEPA exhaust filter with a brush.
Note: Cleaning does not restore the original colour of the filter, but does restore
its filtration power.
4 Carefully shake the water from the surface of the HEPA exhaust
filter. Let the HEPA exhaust filter dry completely before you put it
back into the vacuum cleaner.
5 Place the dry HEPA exhaust filter back into the appliance.
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