How and when should I replace the dust bag of my Philips Vacuum Cleaner?

Find out how and when to replace the dust bag of your Philips Vacuum Cleaner in the article below.

Replace the dust bag as soon as the dust bag-full indicator has changed colour to red, orange or yellow permanently (applicable to most bagged Philips Vacuum Cleaners). Some models have a blue icon showing the dust bag is full. If your vacuum does not have an indicator, we recommend you simply check the amount of dust within the dust bag regularly.

A drop in performance can also be a reason to exchange the dust bag. You can order a new dust bag on philips.com/support by searching for FC8021 and FC8022.

Note: If you have an older reusable/washable dust bag, it's recommended to switch to a newer dustbag (FC8021 or FC8022). The new dust bags are not reusable/washable.

Please follow the instructions and the image for how to replace the dust bag:

Unplug your vacuum cleaner from the power outlet (image 2).
Open the dust bag container (image 3).
Lift the dust bag and seal it by pulling the cardboard, before throwing it away (images 4-5).
Take a new dust bag and make sure that the cardboard is in the "open" position (image 6).
Place the dust bag inside your vacuum cleaner and make sure to close the container fully (image 8).

The information on this page applies to the following models: FC8245/09 .

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