PHILIPS FC9116/01
Owner's Manual

5 Remove the full dustbag from the holder by pulling the cardboard tag.(fig.25) When you do this, the dustbag will be automatically sealed. 6 Slide the cardboard tag of the new dustbag into the two grooves of the dustbag holder as far as possible. Re-insert the dustbag holder into the vacuum cleaner.(fig.26)

1 To replace the Activated Carbon Filter, see the Motor Protection Filter section above. Instead of cleaning the filter, you have to insert a new filter.

Motor Outlet Filter
The AFS Micro Filter located in the back of this appliance will filter a large part of the smallest particles from the exhaust air by means of its electrostatically charged fibres. 1 Replace the AFS Micro Filter every six months 2 Open the filter grille.(fig.29) 3 Remove the old filter.(fig.30) 4 Insert the new filter into the appliance. 5 Close the filter grille and push the left and right bottom corners until they snap home.(fig.31)

You cannot close the cover if no dustbag has been inserted.
� If provided, you can use the cotton dustbag instead of paper dustbags.The cotton dustbag can be used and emptied repeatedly.

Ordering dustbags
Philips s-bag� paper dustbags are available under type number FC8021 (482248010113). Philips s-bag� clinic high filtration dustbags are available under type number FC8022 (883802201010). Philips cotton dustbags are available under type number HC8020 (432200493291).

HEPA filter
Instead of with the AFS Micro Filter, this appliance can also be equipped with the special HEPA Filter. The HEPA Filter is able to remove at least 99.99% of all particles down to 0.0003 mm in size from the outlet air.This not only includes normal house dust, but also harmful microscopic vermin such as house dust mites and their excrements, which are well-known causes of respiratory allergies. 1 Replace the HEPA Filter as soon as the pilot light of the filter-full indicator goes on (specific types only).The HEPA filter can be replaced in the same way as the AFS Micro Filter.(fig.32)

Cleaning and replacing filters Motor Protection Filter
Every time you empty or replace the dustbag, clean the Permanent Motor Protection Filter. 1 Remove the dustbag holder with the dustbag. 2 Take the Motor Protection Filter holder out of the appliance and clean the filter by shaking it over a dustbin.(fig.27) 3 Press the filter holder with the clean filter firmly into place to ensure that it fits properly at the bottom.(fig.28) 4 Place the dustbag holder with the dustbag back into the appliance.

Ordering filters
AFS Micro Filters are available under type number FC8030 (432200492910). HEPA Filters are available under type number FC8031 (432200492920). Activated Carbon Filters are available under type number FC8033 (482248020145). Activated Carbon upgrade kits are available under type number FC8034.

Activated Carbon Filter
Instead of with the Motor Protection Filter, some appliances are equipped with an Activated Carbon Filter.This filter neutralises smells produced by the dirt in the dustbag. � Replace the Activated Carbon Filter every 6 months or when you notice that smell absorption becomes less effective. 8

Ordering accessories
If you have any difficulties obtaining dustbags, filters or other accessories for this appliance,