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Note: If no dustbag has been inserted, you cannot close the cover.
6 Push the cover downwards to close it.
Emptying the reusable dustbag (some countries only)
In some countries, this vacuum cleaner also comes with a reusable dustbag that can be used and
emptied repeatedly. You can use the reusable dustbag instead of disposable dustbags.
To remove and insert the reusable dustbag, simply follow the instructions in 'Replacing the
disposable dustbag'.
To empty the reusable dustbag:
1 Slide the clip off the dustbag sideways.
2 Shake out the contents into a dustbin.
3 To close the dustbag, slide the clip back onto the bottom edge of the dustbag.
Cleaning and maintenance of filters
Always unplug the appliance before you clean or replace the filters.
Permanent motor protection filter
Clean the permanent motor protection filter every time you empty the reusable dustbag or replace
the disposable dustbag.
1 Remove the dustbag holder with the dustbag (Fig. 43).
2 Press the tab at the top of the motor protection filter holder down to release it (1). Lift the
filter holder out of the dustbag compartment (2) (Fig. 46).
3 Shake the filter over a dustbin to clean it.
4 Put the clean filter back into the filter holder.
5 Fit the two lugs of the filter holder behind the ridge at the bottom to ensure that it fits
properly at the top (1). Then press the filter holder home ('click') (2). (Fig. 47)
6 Place the dustbag holder with the dustbag back into the appliance and close the cover.
HEPA 13 washable filter
HEPA 13 washable filter is able to remove 99.95% of all particles down to 0.0003mm in size from
the outlet air. This not only includes normal house dust, but also harmful microscopic vermin such as
dust mites and their excrements, which are well-known causes of respiratory allergies.
Note: To guarantee optimal dust retention and performance of the vacuum cleaner, always replace the
HEPA filter with an original Philips filter of the correct type (see chapter 'Ordering accessories').
Clean the washable HEPA 13 filter every 6 months. You can clean the washable HEPA 13 filter max.
4 times. Replace the filter after it has been cleaned 4 times.
Note: Do not clean the HEPA 13 filter in the washing machine, but follow the procedure below.
1 Hold the release tabs of the HEPA 13 filter to open and remove the filter cover (Fig. 48).
2 Take out the washable HEPA 13 filter (Fig. 49).
3 Rinse the pleated side of the HEPA 13 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 (Fig. 50).
- Turn the filter 180° and let the water flow along the pleats in opposite direction (Fig. 51).
- Continue this process until the filter is clean.