Philips Vacuum cleaner with bag FC9178/03 FC9178/03 Benutzerhandbuch

 2 

 Press the tab at the top of the motor protection filter holder 

down to release it (1). Lift the filter holder out of the dustbag 

compartment (2).

 3 

 Shake the filter over a dustbin to clean it.

 4 

 Put the clean filter back into the filter holder. 

 5 

 Fit the two lugs of the filter holder behind the ridge at the bottom 

to ensure that it fits properly at the top (1). Then press the filter 

holder home (‘click’) (2). 

 6 

 Place the dustbag holder with the dustbag back into the appliance 

and close the cover.

hEPa 13 washable filter
HEPA 13 washable filter is able to remove 99.95% 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 

Clean the washable HEPA 13 filter every 6 months. You can clean the 

washable HEPA 13 filter max. 4 times. Replace the filter after it has been 

cleaned 4 times.
Note: Do not clean the HEPA 13 filter in the washing machine, but follow the 

 1 

 Hold the release tabs of the HEPA 13 filter to open and remove the 

filter cover.

 2 

 Take out the washable HEPA 13 filter.

 3 

 Rinse the pleated side of the HEPA 13 filter under a hot slow-

running tap.

17