If you wish, you can clean the filter cylinder case with cold tap water and some washing-up 7 8 9 liquid. If you want to wash the filter cylinder, wash it thoroughly with only water. Do not use any soap, washing-up liquid or other detergent to clean the filter. Let the filter cylinder drycompletely before you reinsert it into the case (Fig. 24). 10 Put the filter cylinder back into the case and turn the handle clockwise until the filtercylinder locks into position. Make sure the filter cylinder is securely fixed in the case. 11 Put the case with the filter cylinder back into the dust bucket. Motor protection filter Clean the permanent motor protection filter ever y time you clean the filter cylinder case. 1 Take the motor protection filter out of the appliance. Clean the filter by tapping the dust outof it over a dustbin (Fig. 25). If the motor protection filter is ver y dir ty, you can also rinse it with cold tap water. Do not use washing-up liquid or any other cleaning agent to clean the motor protection filter. 2 Press the clean filter firmly back into the filter compartment to ensure that it is properlyplaced. super Clean air filter, super Clean air HePa 12 filter or ultra Clean air HePa 13 filter This appliance is equipped with either the Super Clean Air filter, the Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filter or the Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 filter.These filters are located in the back of the appliance. Note:To guarantee optimal dust retention and performance of the vacuum cleaner, always replace the filter with an original Philips filter of the correct type (see chapter ‘Ordering accessories’). super Clean air filter The Super Clean Air filter filters a large par t of the smaller par ticles from the exhaust air with its electrostatically charged fibres. Replace the Super Clean Air filter ever y six months.This filter is not washable. 1 2 Remove the filter grille (Fig. 26). Remove the old filter (Fig. 27). Insert the new filter into the appliance. 10 English Reattach the top of the filter grille and push the bottom corners until they snap home(‘click’) (Fig. 28). super Clean air HePa 12 filter The Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filter is able to remove 99.5% of all par ticles 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 respirator y allergies. Replace the Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filter ever y six months. This filter is not washable. To replace the Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filter, follow steps 1-4 of section ‘Super Clean Air filter’ above. Washable ultra Clean air HePa 13 filter The Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 filter is able to remove 99.95% of all par ticles 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 respirator y allergies. Clean the washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 filter ever y 6 months.You can clean the washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 filter max. 4 times. Replace the filter after it has been cleaned 4 times. 1 2 Remove the filter grille (Fig. 29). Take out the washable HEPA 13 filter (Fig. 30). 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 dir t inside the pleats (Fig. 31). -Turn the filter 180° and let the water flow along the pleats in opposite direction (Fig. 32). -Continue this process until the filter is clean. Never clean the washable filter with a brush (Fig. 33). Note: Cleaning does not restore the original colour of the filter, but does restore its filtration power. 5 Carefully shake the water from the surface of the filter. Let the filter dry at least 2 hoursbefore you put it back into the vacuum cleaner. Put the filter back into the appliance. Reattach the top of the filter grille and push the bottomcorners until they snap home (‘click’) (Fig. 34). Ordering accessories If you have any difficulties obtaining filters or other accessories for this appliance, please contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your countr y or consult the worldwide guarantee leaflet. -Philips filter cylinders are available under ser vice number 4322 005 17520. -Super Clean Air filters are available under type number FC8030. -Non-washable Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filters are available under type number FC8031. -Washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 filters are available under type number FC8038. environment -Do not throw the appliance away with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preser ve the environment (Fig. 35). English 11 guarantee & service If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.co...