How/when to clean my Philips EasyLife vacuum's filters

We advise you to clean your Philips EasyLife vacuum's filters to keep your vacuum cleaner in optimal condition. Just follow these simple steps.

Pull the latch of the HEPA dust container filter to open and remove it
Rinse the pleated side of the HEPA dust container 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 dirt inside the pleats
Turn the filter 180° and let the water flow along the pleats in the opposite direction
Continue this process until the filter is clean
Carefully shake the water from the surface of the HEPA dust container filter
Note: Let the HEPA dust container filter dry completely before you put it back into the vacuum cleaner!

Note: Never clean the HEPA dust container filter with a brush!
Note: Cleaning does not restore the original colour of the filter, but does restore its filtration power.

The information on this page applies to the following models: FC8142/01 .

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