Philips AC0819 Series Air Purifier User Manual

Philips AC0819 Series Air Purifier

Important

Safety
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance, and save it for future reference

Danger

• Do not clean the appliance with water, any other liquid, or a (flammable) detergent to avoid electric shock and/or a fire hazard
• Do not spray any flammable materials such as insecticides or fragrance around the appliance

Warning

• Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local power voltage before you connect the appliance
• If the power cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service center authorized by Philips, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard
• Do not use the appliance if the adaptor, the power cord, or the appliance itself is damaged
• Only use the approved 2-pin plug adapter (KA1801A-2400750EU) provided with the appliance
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved
• Children shall not play with the appliance
• Do not block the air inlet and outlet
• Do not place any items on top of the air outlet, or in front of the air inlet
• Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the appliance through the air outlet

Caution

• This appliance is not a substitute for proper ventilation, regular vacuum cleaning, or use of an extractor hood or fan while cooking
• Always place and use the appliance on a dry, stable, level, and horizontal surface
• Leave at least 20cm free space around the appliance and leave at least 30cm free space above the appliance
• Do not sit or stand on the appliance Do not place anything on top of the appliance
• Do not place the appliance directly below an air conditioner to prevent condensation from dripping onto the appliance
• Only use the original Philips filters specially intended for this appliance Do not use any other filters
• Combustion of the filter may cause irreversible human hazard and/or jeopardize other lives Do not use the filter as fuel or for similar purpose
• Avoid knocking against the appliance (the air inlet and outlet in particular) with hard objects
• Do not insert your fingers or objects into the air outlet or the air inlet to prevent physical injury or malfunctioning of the appliance
• Do not use this appliance when you have used indoor smoke-type insect repellents or in places with oily residues, burning incense, or chemical fumes
• Do not use the appliance near gas appliances, heating devices or fireplaces
• Always turn off the air purifier first, then unplug adapter from wall outlet, when you want to moving, cleaning appliance, replacing the filters or carry out other maintenance
• The appliance is only intended for household use under normal operating conditions
• Do not use the appliance in wet surroundings or in surroundings with high ambient temperatures, such as the bathroom, toilet, or kitchen, or in a room with major temperature changes
• The appliance does not remove carbon monoxide (CO) or radon (Rn) It cannot be used as a safety device in case of accidents with combeustion processes and hazardous chemicals

Your air purifier

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Product overview

(fig. 1)

• A. Control panel
• B. Air quality sensor
• C. NanoProtect filter Series 2 (FY0194)
• D. Base
• E. Air outlet
• F. Power on/off button
• G. Power socket
• H. 2 Pin plug adapter (KA1801A-2400750EU)

Controls overview

(fig. 2)

• I. Air quality light
• J. Mode switch/Filter reset button
• K. Filter replacement alert

Using the air purifier

Understanding the air quality light
The color of air quality light corresponds to the ambient air quality The brightness of air quality light reflects the current running mode

Installing the filter

Remove all packaging of the filter before use
Note: Make sure the air purifier is unplugged from the electrical outlet before installing the filter

• Rotate the base anti-clockwise to remove it from the appliance (fig 3)
• Pull the filter out from the appliance (fig 4)
• Remove all packaging materials of the air purification filter (fig 5)
• Put the filter back into the appliance (fig 6)

Connecting power

Note: Risk of electric shock! Reattach the base and rotate it clockwise to fasten the base (fig 7)  When you unplug the AC power cord, always pull the plug from the socket Never pull the cord (fig8 )
Connect the power adapter to:

• First, the power socket on the appliance
• Then, the wall outlet

Turning on and off

Note: For optimum purification performance, close doors and windows

1. Press the power button on the back of the air purifier to switch on The air purifier operates in the auto mode by default
2. Press the power  button again to switch off the air purifier

Changing the mode setting
You can choose Auto mode, Turbo mode or the Sleep mode by pressing the mode switch button (fig 9) The brightness of air quality light reflects the current running mode:

• Sleep mode-lowest brightness
• Auto mode-mid level brightness
• Turbo mode-highest level brightness

Auto mode
In Auto mode, the appliance selects the fan speed in accordance with the ambient air quality

Turbo mode
In Turbo mode, the air purifier operates on the highest speed

Sleep mode
In Sleep mode, the air purifier operates quietly at a low speed

Cleaning

Note: Never use abrasive, aggressive, or flammable cleaning agents such as bleach or alcohol to clean any part of the appliance

Cleaning schedule

When necessary

| Wipe the surface of the appliance with a soft dry cloth
Clean the air outlet cover
Every two months| Clean the air quality sensor with a dry cotton swab
Every four weeks| Clean the surface of the filter

Cleaning the body of the air purifier
Regularly clean the inside and outside of the air purifier to prevent dust from collecting

1. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean both the interior and exterior of the air purifier
2. The air outlet can also be cleaned with a dry, soft cloth

Cleaning the air quality sensor
Clean the air quality sensor every two months for optimal functioning of the appliance
Note:

• If the air purifier is used in a dusty environment, it may need to be cleaned more often
• If the humidity level in the room is very high, condensation may develop on the air quality sensor and the air quality light may indicate a poorer air quality even though the air quality is actually good If this occurs, clean the air quality sensor or use the air purifier on a manual speed setting

1. Switch off the air purifier and unplug from the power socket
2. Clean the inlet and outlet of the air quality sensor with a soft brush (fig 10)
3. Open the air quality sensor cover (fig 11)
4. Clean the air quality sensor, the dust inlet and the dust outlet with a cotton swab (fig 12)
5. Dry all parts thoroughly with a dry cotton swab
6. 6 Reattach the air quality sensor cover (fig 13)

Cleaning the surface of the filter
Wipe the surface of the filter with soft wet cloth or clean the surface of the filter with a vacuum cleaner (fig 14)

Note: if you use a high power/ industrial vacuum cleaner, it may damage the filter

Replacing the filter

Understanding the healthy air protect lock
This appliance is equipped with the healthy air protect lock to make sure that the NanoProtect filter is in optimal condition when the appliance is operating When the filter is almost expired, the filter replacement alert ( ) lights up red, which indicates that it needs to be replaced If you do not replace the filter in time, the filter replacement alert will flash The appliance will stop operating and get locked

Note:

• The filter is not washable or reusable
• Always turn off the air purifier and unplug from the electrical outlet before replacing the filter

1. Rotate the base anti-clockwise to remove it from the appliance (fig 3)
2. Pull the filter out from the appliance Discard the used filter (fig 4)
3. Remove all packaging materials of the new filter (fig 5)
4. Put the filter into the appliance (fig 6)
5. Reattach the base and rotate it clockwise to fasten the base (fig 7)
6. Put the plug of the air purifier in the power socket
7. Press the power button to switch on the appliance
8. Press and hold for 3 seconds to reset the filter lifetime counter
9. Wash your hands thoroughly after replacing the filter

Filter reset
You can replace the filter even before filter replacement alert displays on the screen After replacing a filter, you need to reset the filter lifetime counter manually

1. Press the power button to turn on the appliance
2. Within 10 seconds after power on, press and hold the mode switch button for 5 seconds to reset the filter lifetime counter

Storage

1. Turn off the air purifier and unplug from the power socket
2. Clean the air purifier, air quality sensor and the surface of the filter (see chapter ‘Cleaning’)
3. Let all parts air dry thoroughly before storing
4. Wrap the filter in air tight plastic bags
5. Store the air purifier, filter in a cool, dry location
6. Always thoroughly wash hands after handling a filter

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact the Consumer Care Center in your country

Problem                             Possible solution

• The appliance does not work even though it is plugged in : The filter replacement alert is on but you have not replaced the corresponding filter As a result, the appliance is now locked In this case, replace the filter and reset the filter lifetime counter
• The airflow that comes out of the air outlet is significantly weaker than before: The surface of the filter is dirtyx Clean the surface of the filter (see the chapter “Cleaning”)
• The air quality does not improve, even though the appliance has been operating for a long time:
  • Check if the packing material is removed from the filter
  • Make sure that the filter is properly installed
  • The air quality sensor is dirty or wet Clean the air quality sensor (See the chapter “Cleaning”)
  • Room size is large or the outdoor air quality is poor For optimum purification performance, please close the doors and windows when operating the air purifier
  • There are indoor pollution resources For instances, smoking, cooking, incense
  • Filter reaches the end of life Replace the filter with a new one
• The appliance produces a strange smell: The first few times you use the appliance, it may produce a plastic smell This is normal However, if the appliance produces a burnt smell even if removing the filter, contact your Philips dealer or an authorized Philips service center The filter may produce smell after being used for a while because of the absorption of indoor gases It’s recommended that you reactivate the filter by putting it in direct sunlight for repeated use If odor still exists, replace the filter
• The appliance is extra loud:
  • Check if the packing of the filter is removed
  • The appliance will run in high speed when the air quality is poor, which will causes higher noises When using the appliance in a bedroom at night, choose the Sleep speed
  • if anything drops into air outlet, it may also cause abnormal loud sounds Immediate turn off appliance, turn appliance upside down, to get foreign objectives out of appliance
• The appliance still indicates that I need to replace a filter, but I already did: Perhaps you did not reset the filter lifetime counter Switch on the appliance Then press and hold the mode switch button for 3 seconds until disappears
• Appliance keeps off, but air quality light blinks for one minute: The appliance has malfunctions Contact the Consumer Care Center in your country

Guarantee and service

If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country (you can find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet) If there is no Consumer Care Center in your country, go to your local Philips dealer

Order parts or accessories
If you have to replace a part or want to purchase an additional part, go to your Philips dealer or visit www.philips.com/support
If you have problems obtaining the parts, please contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country (you can find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet)

Notices

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields

Recycling
This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with
normal household waste (2012/19/EU)
Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health

References

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