Philips FC9202, User Manual

Cleaning and maintenance of filters

Always unplug the appliance before cleaning or replacing the filters.

The filter cylinder and the filter cylinder case are not dishwasher-proof.

Filter cylinder

Clean the filter cylinder every 2 months.

1

Switch the appliance off and disconnect the hose from the appliance.

2

Unlock the cover by pressing the release button on top of the handle of the dust bucket (1).
Swing the cover open (2) (fig. 19).

3

Remove the bucket by lifting it out of the appliance (fig. 20).

4

Lift the filter cylinder case out of the bucket (fig. 21).

5

Turn the handle on top of the filter cylinder case anticlockwise (1) and lift the filter cylinder
out of the case (2) (fig. 22).

6

Clean the filter cylinder and the case with the brush supplied. Brush from the top of the filter
downwards along the ribs of the filter (fig. 23).

Only use the brush supplied! Other brushes may damage the filter cylinder.

7

If there is dirt on the inside of the case, empty the case over a dustbin.

8

If you wish, you can clean the filter cylinder case with cold tap water and some washing-up
liquid.

9

If you wish 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 it dry completely before
reinserting it into the case (fig. 24).

10

Put the filter cylinder back into the case and turn the handle clockwise until the filter
cylinder 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 every time you clean the filter cylinder case.

1

Take the Motor Protection Filter out the appliance and clean the filter by tapping the dust
out of it over a dustbin (fig. 25).

2

Press the clean filter firmly back into the filter compartment to ensure that it is properly
placed.

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If the Motor Protection Filter is very dirty, you can also rinse it with cold tap water.

Do not use any soap, cleaning agent or other detergent to clean the filter!

Super Clean Air HEPA Filter

This appliance is equipped with the Super Clean Air HEPA Filter.This filter is located in the back off
the appliance and is able to remove 99.5% off all particles down to 0.0003 mm in size from the
outlet air.This is not only includes normal house dust, but also harmful microscopic vermin such as
dust mites and their excrements, which are will-known causes of respiratory allergies.

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