Philips FC8440 [9/104] Dustbags

Note: You cannot close the cover if no dustbag has been inserted.

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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.

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Alwaysunplugtheappliancebeforeyoucleanorreplacethelters.

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Clean the permanent motor protection lter every time you replace the dustbag.

1 Removethedustbag(Fig.18).

2 Takethemotorprotectionlteroutoftheappliance.Shakethelteroveradustbintoclean

it (Fig. 21).

3 Pressthemotorprotectionlterdownrmlytomakesurethatittsproperlyatthe

bottom (Fig. 22).

4 Placethedustbagbackintotheappliance(Fig.19).

5 Closethecover(‘click’)(Fig.20).

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The appliance is equipped with the special Clean Air HEPA lter. This lter is able to remove small

particles from the outlet air. This not only includes normal house dust, but also harmful microscopic

vermin such as house dust mites and their excrements, which are well-known causes of respiratory

allergies.

Replace the Clean Air HEPA lter every six months.

1 Removethedustbag(Fig.18).

2 PullattherightsideoftheCleanAirHEPAlterandremoveit(Fig.23).

3 Toplacethenewlter,inserttheridgeintotheslotontheleft(1)andthenpresstheright

sideofthelterhome(2)(‘click’)(Fig.24).

4 Placethedustbagbackintotheappliance(Fig.19).

5 Closethecover(‘click’)(Fig.20).

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If you have any difculties obtaining replacement items for this appliance, please contact the Philips

Customer Care Centre in your country or consult the worldwide guarantee leaet.

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- The disposable dustbags are available under the name s-bag.

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