Motor Protection Filter; Replacing Filters - Philips FC6840 series Bedienungsanleitung

Motor protection filter

If you use the reusable dustbag, clean the motor protection filter once a year in lukewarm water.
Note: If you use paper dustbags, replace the motor protection filter when you insert the first of a new set
of paper dustbags (see chapter 'Replacing filters', section 'Motor protection filter').
1 Remove the motor protection filter (Fig. 51).
2 Rinse the motor protection filter under the tap (Fig. 52).
3 Let the motor protection filter dry.
Make sure the filter is completely dry before you reinsert it into the vacuum cleaner.
4 Put the motor protection filter back into place.
replacing/emptying the dustbag
replacing the paper dustbag
1 To remove a full dustbag, lift the holder with the dustbag out of the appliance by the
grips (Fig. 20).
2 Press and hold the red lever to release the cardboard front of the dustbag (Fig. 53).
3 Throw away the full dustbag and insert a new one (see chapter 'Preparing for use').
Note: A new motor protection filter and a new micro filter are provided with each set of original Philips
Athena paper dustbags.
Emptying the reusable dustbag (some countries only)
In some countries a reusable dustbag is provided. You can use the reusable dustbag instead of paper
dustbags. The reusable dustbag can be used and empties repeatedly.
1 To remove the reusable dustbag, follow the instructions for removing paper dustbags.
2 Hold the reusable dustbag over a dustbin (Fig. 54).
3 Slide the sealing clip off the dustbag sideways (Fig. 55).
4 Empty the dustbag into the dustbin (Fig. 56).
5 Close the dustbag by sliding the sealing clip back onto the bottom edge of the
dustbag. (Fig. 57)
6 Put the reusable dustbag back into the appliance. Follow the instructions for inserting paper
dustbags in chapter 'Preparing for use'.

replacing filters

Only use the original Philips filters specially intended for this appliance. Do not use any other filters.
See chapter 'Ordering accessories and filters' for type numbers.
Motor protection filter
Replace the motor protection filter when you insert the first of a new set of paper dustbags.
Note: If you use the reusable dustbag instead of paper dustbags, clean the motor protection filter once a
year (see chapter 'Cleaning', section 'Motor protection filter').
1 Remove the old motor protection filter (Fig. 51).
2 Insert the new motor protection filter.
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