Philips FC8600: Ordering dustbags

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5 Remove the full dustbag from the holder by

pulling the cardboard tag.(fig.25)

When you do this, the dustbag will be

automatically sealed.

6 Slide the cardboard tag of the new dustbag

into the two grooves of the dustbag holder as

far as possible. Re-insert the dustbag holder

into the vacuum cleaner.(fig.26)

You cannot close the cover if no dustbag has  been inserted.

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If provided, you can use the cotton dustbag

instead of paper dustbags.The cotton dustbag

can be used and emptied repeatedly.

Ordering dustbags

Philips s-bag™ paper dustbags are available under

type number FC8021 (482248010113).

Philips s-bag™ clinic high filtration dustbags are

available under type number FC8022

(883802201010).

Philips cotton dustbags are available under type

number HC8020 (432200493291).

Cleaning and replacing filters Motor Protection Filter

Every time you empty or replace the dustbag,

clean the Permanent Motor Protection Filter.

1 Remove the dustbag holder with the dustbag.

2 Take the Motor Protection Filter holder out

of the appliance and clean the filter by shaking

it over a dustbin.(fig.27)

3 Press the filter holder with the clean filter

firmly into place to ensure that it fits properly

at the bottom.(fig.28)

4 Place the dustbag holder with the dustbag

back into the appliance.

Activated Carbon Filter

Instead of with the Motor Protection Filter, some

appliances are equipped with an Activated

Carbon Filter.This filter neutralises smells

produced by the dirt in the dustbag.

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Replace the Activated Carbon Filter every 6

months or when you notice that smell

absorption becomes less effective.

1 To replace the Activated Carbon Filter, see

the Motor Protection Filter section above.

Instead of cleaning the filter, you have to

insert a new filter.

Motor Outlet Filter

The AFS Micro Filter located in the back of this

appliance will filter a large part of the smallest

particles from the exhaust air by means of its

electrostatically charged fibres.

1 Replace the AFS Micro Filter every six

months

2 Open the filter grille.(fig.29)

3 Remove the old filter.(fig.30)

4 Insert the new filter into the appliance.

5 Close the filter grille and push the left and

right bottom corners until they snap

home.(fig.31)

HEPA filter

Instead of with the AFS Micro Filter, this appliance

can also be equipped with the special HEPA Filter.

The HEPA Filter is able to remove at least 99.99%

of all particles down to 0.0003 mm in size from

the outlet air.This not only includes normal house

dust, but also harmful microscopic vermin such as

house dust mites and their excrements, which are

well-known causes of respiratory allergies.

1 Replace the HEPA Filter as soon as the pilot

light of the filter-full indicator goes on

(specific types only).The HEPA filter can be

replaced in the same way as the AFS Micro

Filter.(fig.32)

Ordering filters

AFS Micro Filters are available under type

number FC8030 (432200492910).

HEPA Filters are available under type number

FC8031 (432200492920).

Activated Carbon Filters are available under type

number FC8033 (482248020145).

Activated Carbon upgrade kits are available under

type number FC8034.

Ordering accessories

If you have any difficulties obtaining dustbags,

filters or other accessories for this appliance,