How to clean my Philips 7000 Series Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

• Turn off the appliance (image 1).  
• Remove the bucket by pressing the release button while holding the appliance at a 45-degree angle (image 2). 
• Lift the colored part to access the bucket (image 3). 

• if it is difficult to remove this part from the bucket, you can tap around the bucket with your flat hand, to loosen the colored part out a bit. 
• Removing is easiest if you position the hand holding the bucket at the bottom and lift the colored part with your other hand. 
• Empty the dust bucket (image 4).  
• Rinse the dust bucket under the tap. Please, avoid using the dishwasher (image 5).  
• Ensure the dust bucket is completely dry before placing it back (images 6-7).  

• Remove the filter case from the colored part by rotating it counter clock-wise (image 8). 
• Remove the washable foam filter from the filter case (image 9). 
• Tap both parts over a trash bin to clean (image 10).  
• Rinse the foam filter (image 11) and squeeze it until clean water comes out (image 12). Remember not to rinse the filter case. 

• Allow the filter to dry for 24 hours (image 13). 
• Reassemble the parts (images 14-16). 
• Make sure you first align the protruding part of the bucket before hinging it in place. 

• Switch off the power (image A1). 
• Remove the brush by pressing the button (images A2-A3). 
• Cut and remove any tangled hairs from the brush (image A4). 
• Remove the side cap and cut hairs in between (image A5). 
• Insert the brush back in place, and your vacuum is ready to use (images A5-A6). 

Water tank 
To keep your Aqua nozzle in good condition, we suggest following these easy steps for cleaning and drying after each use:  

• Remove the cloth from the water tank.  
• Empty the water tank (image B1).  
• Clean the water tank under the tap and shake it gently (image B4). 
• Let the water tank dry and clean the cloth by rinsing it or putting it into the washing machine. We recommend replacing the cloth every 6 months (accessory XV1700). 

• Release the dust bucket by pressing the button and taking the lid off (images A1-A2). 
• Empty the dust bucket into the trashcan (image A3). 
• Remove the filter from the dust bucket (image A4). 
• Clean the inside of the dust bucket with water or a damp cloth (images A5-A6). Note: Please do not place the dust bucket into the dishwasher. 
• When the bucket is completely dry, reinsert the filter and place the bucket back (images 7-9). 

• Detach the dust bucket (image B2). 
• Remove the filter case and take the filter out (images B3-B4). 
• Tap the foam filter to release loose dirt (image B8). Note: please do not rinse the filter casing under the tap. 
• Tap the dust and wash the foam filter with water (images B5-B7). 
• Ensure the foam filter is completely dry before reinserting it into the device (images B9-B10).  Your vacuum is now ready to use again. 

• For optimal performance, we recommend cleaning the filter of your vacuum cleaner monthly and replacing the filter every 6 months (Accessory FC5005/01) 
• The device shown in the video is a SpeedPro Max Aqua 8000 Series. The same steps apply to SpeedPro Max 7000 Series. 

• Remove the brush with the easy button and take off the side cap (image A1-A3) 
• Pull out any strands on the brush and under the cap by hand or use scissors (image A4).  
• Place the side cap back by pushing it until you hear a click and snap the brush back into place (image A5-A7). Your vacuum is now ready to use again. 

• Remove the cloth from the water tank. 
• Empty the water tank (image B1). 
• Clean the water tank under the tap and shake it gently (image B2-B4). 
• Empty the water tank by rotating it multiple times to ensure the tank is completely empty (image B5-B9).  
• Let the water tank dry and clean the cloth by rinsing it or putting it into the washing machine.