Philips FC8140 [10/120] English

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To maintain optimal performance, clean the HEPA exhaust filter each time you empty the dust

container.

1 To open the HEPA exhaust filter grille, grab the tabs and pull the grille upwards to remove it

from the appliance (Fig. 33).

2 Remove the HEPA exhaust filter.

3 Rinse the pleated side of the HEPA exhaust filter under a hot slow-running tap as described

in steps 11 and 13 of section ‘Emptying the dust container’ above.

4 Place the dry HEPA exhaust filter back into the appliance.

5 To close the HEPA exhaust filter grille, first align the lugs on the top of the grille with the

slots in the appliance (1). Then press the tabs downwards until the grille locks into place

(2) (‘click’) (Fig. 34).

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To maintain optimal performance, clean the motor protection filter at least once a year.

1 Lift the dust container out of the appliance by its handle.

2 Pull the filter holder with the motor protection filter out of the appliance. (Fig. 35)

3 Take the motor protection filter out of the holder. Shake the motor protection filter over a

dustbin to clean it.

4 Put the filter in the filter holder and slide the filter holder back into the appliance.

5 Put the dust container back into the appliance.

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To clean the brush inside the mini turbo brush, follow the steps below.

1 Rotate the brush inside the mini turbo brush until the cutting groove faces you. Use a pair of

scissors to cut the hairs, threads etc that have collected around the brush. (Fig. 36)

2 Remove fluff, hairs and other dirt from the brush.

Replacement

The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.

Replacing filters

Replace the HEPA dust container filter and the HEPA exhaust filter every 12 months.

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- To remove the old filter and place the new filter, follow the instructions for removing and

placing the filters in chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.

Ordering filters and accessories

- HEPA exhaust filters are available under type number FC8070.

- Dust container filters (HEPA and foam) are available under type number FC8071.

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