Philips FC9172 [12/144] English

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To wash the HEPA 13 lter, follow the instructions below.

1 RinsetheHEPA13lterunderahotslow-runningtap(Fig.42).

Nevercleanthelterwithabrush.

2 Carefullyshakethewaterfromthesurfaceofthelter.Letthelter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 lter, but does restore its ltration power.

Ordering accessories

If you have any difculties obtaining dustbags, lters or other accessories for this appliance, please

contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country or consult the worldwide guarantee

leaet.

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- Philips s-bag

classic long performance dustbags last 50% longer than standard dustbags,

thanks their non-clogging material. Available under type number FC8021.

- Philips s-bag

 dustbags reduce the exposure to allergens. Their HEPA 10 ltration

level gives you a clean and healthy home environment. Available under type number FC8022.

- Philips s-bag

anti-odour dustbags have an odour-absorbing coating. This coating absorbs and

neutralises unpleasant smells caused by decomposing pet hair or food scraps. Available under

type number FC8023.

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- Washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 lters are available under type number FC8038.

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- The non-rechargeable batteries of the remote control contain substances that may pollute the

environment. Do not throw away batteries with the normal household waste, but dispose of

them at an ofcial collection point for batteries. Always remove the batteries of the remote

control (specic types only) before you discard and hand in the appliance at an ofcial collection

point. (Fig. 43)

- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but

hand it in at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the

environment (Fig. 44).

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If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at

 or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country. You nd its

phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaet. If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your

country, go to your local Philips dealer.

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