PHILIPS HU4810 Portable Humidifier User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Philips

Table of Contents

PHILIPS HU4810 Portable Humidifier
Important
Your humidifier
Getting started
Using the humidifier
Cleaning your humidifier
Troubleshooting
Guarantee and service
Notices
References
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PHILIPS HU4810 Portable Humidifier

Important

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

Danger

Do not spray any flammable materials such as insecticides or fragrance around the humidifier.
The water in the water tank is not suitable for drinking. Do not drink this water and do not use it to feed animals or to water plants. When you empty the water tank, pour the water down the drain.

Warning

Check if the voltage indicated on the bottom of the humidifier corresponds to the local power voltage before you connect the humidifier.
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 humidifier if the plug, the power cord, or the humidifier itself is damaged.
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. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
This appliance is not a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the humidifier.
Do not block the air inlet and outlet, e.g. by placing items on the air outlet or in front of the air inlet.

Caution

If the power socket used to power the humidifier has poor connections, the plug of the humidifier becomes hot. Make sure that you plug the humidifier into a properly connected power socket.
Always place and use the humidifier on a dry, stable, level, and horizontal surface.
Do not place anything on top of the humidifier and do not sit on the humidifier.
Make sure that the humidifier is well assembled/connected every time after you clean it or after you removethe upper cover and/ or water tank for refilling. The humidifier must be properly assembled to deliver a good and safe performance.
Only use the original Philips filter specially intended for this humidifier. Do not use any other filter.
Avoid knocking against the humidifier (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 humidifier.
Do not use this humidifier when you have used indoor smoke-type insect repellents or in places with oily residues, burning incense, or chemical fumes.
Do not use the humidifier near gas appliances, heating devices or fireplaces.
Always unplug the humidifier after use and before you clean it.
Do not fill water from the air outlets on top of the humidifier.
Place the humidifier properly to prevent children from knocking it over.
Do not use the humidifier in a room with major temperature changes, as this may cause condensation inside the humidifier.
When the humidifier is not used for a long time, bacteria and mold may grow on the filters. Check the filters before you start using the humidifier again. If the filter is very dirty with dark spots, replace it (see chapter ‘Replacing the humidification filter’).
Do not wash the filter in a washing machine or dish washer, otherwise the filter will be deformed.
The humidifier is only intended for household use under normal operating conditions.
Clean the water tank and humidification filter every week to keep it clean.
Only fill the water tank with cold tap water. Do not use ground water or hot water.
Do not put any substance other than water in the water tank. Do not add fragrance or chemical substance into the water. Use only water (tap, purified, mineral, any sort of potable water).
If you do not use the humidifier for a long time, clean the water tank and dry the humidification filter.
If you need to move the humidifier, disconnect the humidifier from the power supply first. Then empty the water tank, and carry the humidifier horizontally.
Keep the humidity sensor dry. If the sensor gets wet, it could miscalculate the humidity level, and the humidifier could stop working due to miscalculated humidity level.
Unplug the appliance during filling and cleaning.

Your humidifier

Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.The Philips humidifier brings fresh, humidified air to your house for the health of your family.It offers you advanced evaporation system with NanoCloud technology, using a special humidification filter which adds H2O molecules to the dry air, and produces healthy humid air without formation of water mist. Its humidification filter retains bacteria, calcium and other particles from the water. It delivers only pure humidified air in your home. No more dry air in the winter season or from the air conditioning. Read this user manual carefully before you install and use the humidifier. Save it for future reference.

What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your package (fig a):

Upper unit
Humidification filter (HU4102)
Filter support
Float
Water tank
User manual
Warranty

Getting started

Prepare for humidification

Hold by both sides of the upper unit and lift it up (fig b).
Remove the packaging material of the new humidification filter (fig c).
Assemble the new humidification filter around the filter support (fig d).
Put the filter and the filter support back into the water tank (fig e).
Fill the water tank with cold tap water until water reaches the maximum water level indication (fig f).
Place the upper unit back onto the water tank (fig g).

Using the humidifier

Switch the humidifier on and off

Put the plug in the wall socket.
Turn the control knob to low speed or high speed The speed light and the humidifier are on (fig i).
Turn the control knob to OFF.
- The speed light is off.
- The humidifier is off.

Refill water
Water level can be observed through the transparent water tank window.

Switch off the humidifier and unplug
Hold by both sides of the upper unit and lift it up (fig b).
Place the upper unit back onto the You can observe the water level through the transparent water tank window.
Fill the water tank with cold tap water until the water reaches the maximum water indication level (fig f).

Cleaning your humidifier

Always unplug the humidifier before you clean it.
When pouring water from the water tank, make sure to pour water from the opposite side of the drain hole and air inlets.
Never use abrasive, aggressive, or flammable cleaning agents such as bleach or alcohol to clean any part of the humidifier.
It is normal to have dust inside upper unit of the appliance after using it for a while. User cannot clean it by himself. Please contact local service center for support.

Clean the body of the humidifier
Regularly clean the inside and outside of the humidifier to prevent dust from collecting.

Wipe away dust with a soft dry cloth from the body of the humidifier.
Clean the air inlet and the air outlet

Clean the water tank
Clean the water tank every week to keep it hygienic.

Take out the humidification filter and the filter support.
Fill the water tank for 1/3 with water.
Add some mild washing-up liquid to the water in the water tank.
Clean the inside of the water tank with a soft clean cloth.
Empty the water tank into a sink.
Put the humidification filter and the filter support back into the water tank

Troubleshooting

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

Problem

There is no air humidification.
The humidifier does not work.
The water tank leaks.
There are some white deposits on the humidification filter.
The filter turns yellowish after some time.
There is unpleasant smell coming out from the humidifier.
No air comes out of the air outlet.
I do not see visible mist coming out of the humidifier. Is it working?

Possible solution

Make sure that there is power supply to the humidifier.
Make sure that the water tank is filled with water and the upper unit is placed properly onto the water tank.
Make sure that the water tank is filled with water and the upper unit is placed properly onto the water tank.
Your room might have too much ventilation. Please close doors and windows.
Your room size is too big. The recommended room size is:
25 m2/269 ft2 (HU4801)
38 m2/409 ft2 (HU4811)
Make sure that the humidifier is not overfilled with water.
Make sure that the humidifier is well assembled/connected every time after you clean it or after you remove the upper unit and/or water tank for refilling.
Make sure that the water tank is properly placed. If the problem persists, contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.
The white deposits are called scale and they consist of minerals from the water. Scale on the humidification filter affects the humidifying performance, however it does not harm your health. Please follow the cleaning instructions in the user manual.
The yellow deposits is a natural effect of the wick material, and it has no impact on humidification performance. Clean the humidification filter frequently to remove the scale, and replace the humidification filter every three month.
Make sure that the water tank is filled with water.
Clean the humidification filter (see chapter ‘Cleaning the humidification filter’).
Plug the humidifier into the power supply and switch on.
When mist is very fine, it is invisible. This humidifier has a NanoCloud humidification technology, which produces healthy humid air from the outlet area without formation of water mist.Therefore, you cannot see the mist.

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 find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre 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 will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet).

Notices

This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Compliance with EMF
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. manufactures and sells many products targeted at consumers, which, like any electronic apparatus, in general have the ability to emit and receive electromagnetic signals.One of Philips’ leading Business Principles is to take all necessary health and safety measures for our products, to comply with all applicable legal requirements and to stay well within the EMF standards applicable at the time of producing the products.Philips is committed to develop, produce and market products that cause no adverse health effects. Philips confirms that if its products are handled properly for their intended use, they are safe to use according to scientific evidence available today.Philips plays an active role in the development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling Philips to anticipate further developments in standardization for early integration in its products.

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.