Philips FC9310/02 Manual page 13

Replacing the HEPA 13 filter
1 Press the filter cover release button to open the filter cover.
2 Remove the filter cover.
3 Take out the filter and place a new HEPA 13 filter in the appliance.
4 Fit the two lugs of the filter cover behind the ridge at the bottom
of the vacuum cleaner (1). Then push the filter cover towards the
appliance (2).
5 Press home the filter cover to lock it ('click').
Note: Make sure the filter is properly closed.
Tip: For optimal results, replace the HEPA 13 filter every 2 years. If you want
to minimise the impact on the environment, you can wash the HEPA 13 filter.
Washing the HEPA 13 filter
To wash the HEPA 13 filter, follow the instructions below.
1 Rinse the HEPA 13 filter under a hot slow-running tap.
Never clean the filter with a brush.
2 Carefully shake the water from the surface of the filter. Let the filter
dry completely for at least 2 hours before you put it back into the
vacuum cleaner.
Note: Cleaning does not restore the original colour of the filter, but does restore
its filtration power.
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