Philips FC9236 Mode D'emploi page 13

If you persistently fail to press the Filter-Clean button when the light in
the Filter-Clean button flashes, the filter cylinder clogs up with dirt and the
suction power becomes insufficient.
If this happens, clean the filter cylinder as described below.
Cleaning the dust bucket and filter cylinder
always unplug the appliance before you empty the dust bucket.
the dust bucket is not dishwasher-proof.
1 Empty the dust bucket as soon as the dust level has reached the
round disc of the filter cylinder case.
2 switch off the appliance, remove the mains plug from the wall socket
and disconnect the hose from the appliance.
3 unlock the cover by pressing the release button on top of the
handle of the dust bucket (1). swing open the cover (2).
4 lift the dust bucket out of the appliance.
5 hold the dust bucket over a dustbin and lift the filter cylinder case
out of the bucket. Empty the bucket.
6 clean the dust bucket with cold tap water and some washing-up
liquid.
7 gently tap the filter cylinder case against the dustbin to release all
fine dust from the case.
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