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12 For the best result, empty the dust bucket when the filter-cleaning process is finished (see
section 'Cleaning the dust bucket and filter cylinder case').
Permanent motor protection filter
Clean the permanent motor protection filter every two months.
1 Unplug the appliance.
2 Take the motor protection filter out of the appliance. Clean the filter by tapping the dust out
of it over a dustbin (Fig. 30).
If the motor protection filter is very dirty, you can also rinse it with cold tap water.
Do not use washing-up liquid or any other cleaning agent to clean the motor protection filter.
3 Press the clean filter firmly back into the filter compartment to ensure that it is properly
placed.
Make sure that the motor protection filter is completely dry before you put it back into the filter
compartment.
Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filter/Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 filter
This appliance is equipped with either the Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filter or the Ultra Clean Air
HEPA 13 filter. These filters are located in the back of the appliance. They are able to remove 99.5%
and 99.95% respectively of all particles down to 0.0003mm in size from the outlet air. This not only
includes normal house dust, but also harmful microscopic vermin such as dust mites and their
excrements, which are well-known causes of respiratory allergies.
Note: To guarantee optimal dust retention and performance of the vacuum cleaner, always replace the
HEPA filter with an original Philips filter of the correct type (see chapter 'Ordering accessories').
Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filter
Replace the Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filter every six months. This filter is not washable.
1 Remove the filter grille (Fig. 31).
2 Remove the old filter (Fig. 32).
3 Insert the new filter into the appliance.
 Reattach the top of the filter grille and push the bottom corners until they snap home
('click') (Fig. 33).
Washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 filter
Clean the washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 filter every 6 months. You can clean the washable
Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 filter max. 4 times. Replace the filter after it has been cleaned 4 times.
1 Remove the filter grille (Fig. 31).
2 Take out the washable HEPA 13 filter (Fig. 32).
3 Rinse the pleated side of the HEPA 13 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 (Fig. 34).
- Turn the filter 180° and let the water flow along the pleats in opposite direction (Fig. 35).
- Continue this process until the filter is clean.
Never clean the washable filter with a brush (Fig. 36).
Note: Cleaning does not restore the original colour of the filter, but does restore its filtration power.
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