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5 Pull the dustbag holder forwards ('Click').You cannot close the cover if no dustbag has been
inserted (fig.15).
Philips s-bag™ paper dustbags are available under type number FC8021 (883802101010).
Filter replacement
AFS Micro Filter
Replace the AFS Micro Filter every 6 months.
The AFS Micro Filter will remove a large part of the smallest particles from the exhaust air.
1 Open the grill and remove the filter (fig. 16).
2 Place the sides (1, 2) and the bottom edge (3) of the new filter properly behind the ridges of
the holder (fig. 17).
3 Put the holder back into the vacuum cleaner by first hooking the bottom edge of the holder
into the appliance (1) and then pushing the holder towards the appliance (2) until it snaps
home (fig. 18).
Make sure the filter holder has been placed properly.
Motor Protection Filter
Replace the Motor Protection Filter once a year.
1 Switch the appliance off and open the cover.Take out the filter holder and remove the filter
(fig.19).
2 Insert a new filter into the holder with the white side facing upwards and place the holder
back.
Two AFS Micro Filters and one Motor Protection Filter are available under type number FC8032
(883803201010).
Environment
To make recycling possible, the plastics used for this appliance have been coded.
The cardboard packaging has been made of recycled material and is fully recyclable.
Insufficient suction power
1 Check if the dustbag needs to be replaced.
2 Check if the filters need to be replaced.
3 Check if the slide on the handgrip is closed.
4 Check if the electronic suction power control is at its maximum setting (specific types only).
5 Check if the nozzle, tube or hose is blocked up.To remove the obstruction, disconnect the
blocked-up item and connect it (as far as possible) the other way around. Switch the vacuum
cleaner on to force the air through the blocked-up item in opposite direction (fig. 20).
Information & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Web site at
www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its
phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your
country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic
Appliances and Personal Care BV.
