PHILIPS AC1213 1000i Series Air Purifier User Manual

AC1213 1000i Series Air Purifier

User Manual

1. Important

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

Danger

• Do not let water or any other liquid or flammable detergent enter the appliance to avoid electric shock and/or a fire hazard.
• 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 plug, the power cord, or the appliance 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. Child shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Do not block the air inlet and outlet, e.g. by placing items on 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.
• If the power socket used to power the appliance has poor connections, the plug of the appliance becomes hot. Make sure that you plug the appliance into a properly connected power socket.
• Always place and use the appliance on a dry, stable, level, and horizontal surface.
• Leave at least 20cm free space behind and on both sides of the appliance and leave at least 30cm free space above the appliance.
• Do not place anything on top of the appliance.
• Do not sit or stand on the appliance. Sitting or standing on the appliance may lead to potential injuiry.
• Do not place the appliance directly below an air conditioner to prevent condensation from dripping onto the appliance.
• Make sure all filters are properly installed before you switch on 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 inreversible 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.
• Always lift or move the appliance by the handle on back side of the appliance.
• 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 unplug the appliance after use and before cleaning, or carrying out other maintenance or replacing the filters.
• Do not use the appliance in a room with major temperature changes, as this may cause condensation inside the appliance.
• To prevent interference, place the appliance at least 2 meters away from electrical appliances that use airborne radio waves such as TVs, radios, and radio-controlled clocks.
• 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.
• The appliance does not remove carbon monoxide (CO) or radon (Rn). It cannot be used as a safety device in case of accidents with combustion processes and hazardous chemicals.
• If you need to move the appliance, disconnect the appliance from the power supply first.
• Do not move the appliance by pulling its power cord.
• Always wash your hands thoroughly after changing or cleaning a filter.

2. Your air purifier

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Product overview (Fig.a)

A. Control panel
B. Air quality light
C. Air outlet
D. Air quality sensor
E. NanoProtect filter HEPA Series 3 (FY1410)
F. NanoProtect filter Active Carbon (FY1413)
G. Pre-filter
H. Air inlet
I. Front panel

Controls Overview

J. On/Off button
K. Night sensing mode button
L. Display screen
M. Fan speed button
N. Child lock button

3. Getting started

Installing the filters

Note

• Make sure the air purifier is unplugged from the electrical outlet before installing the filters.
• Make sure the side of the filter with the tag is pointing towards you.

1. Pull the bottom part of the front panel and gently lift to remove it from the air purifier (Fig.c).
2. Press the clip down (1) and pull the pre-filter towards you (2) (Fig.d).
3. Remove all filters (Fig.e).
4. Remove all packaging materials from the filters (Fig.f).
5. Place the thick HEPA filter (FY1410) into the air purifier and then the thin Active Carbon filter (FY1413) (Fig.g). The model numbers are shown on each filter.
6. Attach the pre-filter back into the air purifier (Fig.h).

Note

• Make sure the side with the clip is pointing towards you, and that all hooks of the pre-filter are properly attached to the purifier.

7. Reattach the front panel by pressing the top part of the panel onto the top of the air purifier (1). Then, gently push the panel against the body of the air purifier (2) (Fig.i).
8. Wash your hands thoroughly after installing filters.

4. Using the air purifier

Understanding the air quality light
Indoor Allergen Index (IAI) is a real-time numerical display that provides visual and immediate feedback on indoor allergen level. It Indicates potential indoor allergen risk level which is converted from indoor particle pollutants concentration. Higher IAI means higher risk.

The air quality light automatically goes on when the air purifier is switched on, and lights up all colors in sequence. After approximately 30 seconds, the air quality sensors select the color that corresponds to the surrounding air quality of airborne particles.

Turning on and off

Note

• Always place the air purifier on a stable, horizontal, and level surface with the front of the unit facing away from walls or furniture.
• For optimum purification performance, close doors and windows.
• Keep curtains away from the air inlet or air outlet.

1. Put the plug of the air purifier in the wall outlet.

2. Touch to switch on the air purifier (Fig.j).

⇒ The air purifier beeps.
⇒ The air purifier operates under the auto mode by default.
⇒ When the air purifier is warming up, ” ” displays on the screen.
⇒ After measuring the air quality for approximately 30 seconds, the air quality sensor automatically selects the appropriate air quality light color.

3. Touch and hold for 3 seconds to switch off the air purifier.

Note:

• If the air purifier stays connected to the electrical outlet after turning OFF, the air purifier will operate under the previous settings when turned ON again.
• If the air purifier accidentally shuts off during running, it restarts automatically and operates under previous settings when the power supply is resumed.

5. Cleaning

Note:

• Always turn the air purifier off and unplug the air purifier from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
• Never immerse the air purifier in water or any other liquid.
• Never use abrasive, aggressive, or flammable cleaning agents such as bleach or alcohol to clean any part of the air purifier.
• Only the pre-filter is washable. The air filter is not washable.
• Do not attempt to clean the filters or air quality sensor with a vacuum.

Changing the fan speed

There are several fan speeds available. You can choose the auto mode, speed 1, 2, 3 or turbo mode (t).

Auto(A)

• Touch the fan speed button repeatedly to select the auto mode (Fig.13).

Allergen mode
The specially designed allergen mode can effectively reduce common allergens such as pollen and pet dander.

• Touch the fan speed button to select the Allergen mode (Fig.l2).
  ⇒ Auto (A) and display on the screen.

Manual

• Touch the fan speed button repeatedly to select the fan speed you need (Fig. 13).

Turbo (t)
In turbo mode, the air purifier operates on the highest speed.

• Touch the fan speed button to select the turbo mode (t) (Fig 14).

Light sensor

With the light sensor, the air purifier can work according to the ambient light.
When the ambient light dims for 10 seconds, all the lights on the control panel will turn off slowly. During this period, you can touch any of the buttons, all lights will turn on again. If you don’t perform other operations within 10 seconds, all lights will turn off.
After the ambient light becomes bright and lasts at least for 10 seconds, all lights will turn on again.

Night sensing mode
You can activate the night sensing mode in two ways.

Activating the night sensing mode manually

• Before you go to sleep, touch manually to activate the night sensing mode (Fig. 15).
  » If the air quality light is blue, the air purifier directly goes to the night sensing mode. The air purifier operates quietly and the air quality light will be dimmed.
  » If the air quality light is not blue, the air purifier operates under turbo mode for a maximum of 10 minutes, the air quality light blinks slow during this time, and then goes to the night sensing mode.

Auto activating the night sensing mode
When the air purifier operates in auto mode or allergen mode, if the light sensor detects the lights in your room are turned off, the air purifier goes to the night sensing mode automatically. The air purifier will adjust the fan speed in real-time to make sure the air in your room is good. The air quality light will be dimmed.

Note

• The light sensor detects the lights in your room after 11 hours in the night sensing mode.
• If the lights in your room are turned on, the air purifier will quit the night sensing mode and operate under the previous mode. The air quality light and the display will be on again.
• To exit the night sensing mode manually, touch or button.

Setting the child lock

1. Touch and hold the child lock button for 3 seconds to activate child lock (Fig. 16).
   » The child lock icon displays on the screen.
   » When the child lock is on, all the other buttons are not responsive, only the child lock icon blinks.

2. Touch  and hold the child lock button for 3 seconds again to deactivate child lock (Fig. 17).
   » The child lock icon disappears.

Note

• The child lock function is automatically unlocked when the pre-filter cleaning code or the filter replacement code displays on the screen.

Switching the display mode
The air purifier has dual display mode, IAI display and PM2.5 display.

Note

• The air purifier operates in IAI display mode by default.
• If the PM2.5 level is higher than 99, “– ” will be displayed on the screen.

1. Touch for 3 seconds to switch to PM2.5 display mode (Fig. 14).
   » The actual PM2.5 level displays on the screen.

2. Touch for 3 seconds again to switch back to IAI display mode (Fig. 19).
   » The IAI level displays on the screen.

5. Cleaning

Note

• Always turn the air purifier off and unplug the air purifier from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
• Never immerse the air purifier in water or any other liquid.
• Never use abrasive, aggressive, or flammable cleaning agents such as bleach or alcohol to clean any part of the air purifier.
• Only the pre-filter is washable. The air filter is not washable.
• Do not attempt to clean the filters or air quality sensor with a vacuum.

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.
3. Detach the front cover from the air purifier and wash it under running tap water.

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 more poor 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 wall outlet.
2. Clean the air quality sensor inlet and outlet with a soft brush (Fig. 20).
3. Remove the air quality sensor cover (Fig. 21).
4. Clean the air quality sensor, the dust inlet and the dust outlet with a damp cotton swab (Fig. 22).
5. Dry all parts thoroughly with a dry cotton swab.
6. Reattach the air quality sensor cover (Fig. 23).

Note

• Always keep air quality cover closed while the air purifier is working.

Cleaning the pre-filter

Clean the pre-filter when F0 is displayed on the screen (Fig. 24).

1. Switch off the air purifier and unplug from the wall outlet.
2. Pull the bottom part of the front panel and then gently lift to remove it from the air purifier (Fig. 3).
3. Press the clip down (1) and pull the pre-filter towards you (2) (Fig. 4).
4. If the pre-filter is very dirty, use a soft brush to brush away the dust. Then wash the pre-filter under running tap water (Fig. 25).
5. Allow the pre-filter to air dry thoroughly before placing back in the air purifier.

Note

• To optimize the lifetime of the pre-filter, make sure it dries completely after cleaning.
• Wash your hands after handling the filter.

6. Put the pre-filter back into the air purifier (Fig. 8).

Note

• Make sure the side with the clip is pointing towards you, and that all hooks of the pre-filter are properly attached to the air purifier.

7. To reattach the front panel, press the top part of the panel onto the top of the air purifier (1). Then, gently push the panel against the body of the air purifier (2) (Fig. 9).

8. Put the plug of the air purifier in the wall outlet.

9. Touch and hold the for 3 seconds to reset the pre-filter cleaning time (Fig. 10).

10. Wash your hands thoroughly after installing filters.

6. Replacing the filters

Filter replacement indicator
This air purifier is equipped with a filter replacement indicator to make sure that the air purification filter is in optimal condition when the air purifier is operating. When the filters need to be replaced, the filter code displays on the screen.

If the filters are not replaced in 14 days, the air purifier will stop operating and automatically lock.

Replacing the filters

Note

• The filters are not washable or reusable.
• Always turn off the air purifier and unplug from the electrical outlet before replacing the filters.
• Do not clean the filter with a vacuum.
• If the pre-filter is damaged, worn or broken, do not use. Visit
  www.philips.com/support or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.

1. Turn off the air purifier and unplug from the wall outlet.

2. Take out the used air filter according to the filter alert light status displayed on the screen (Fig.27). Discard used filters.

Note

• Do not touch the pleated filter surface, or smell the filter as it has collected pollutants from the air.

3. Remove all packaging material from the new filter (Fig. 6).
4. Place the new filters into the air purifier (Fig. 7).
5. Put the plug of the air purifier in the wall outlet.
6. Touch and hold the for 3 seconds to reset the filter lifetime counter (Fig. 28).
7. Wash your hands after changing a filter

Note

•  This air purifier has no other user-serviceable parts. For assistance, contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.

Filter reset
You can replace filters even if there is no filter replacement code displayed on the screen. After replacing a filter, you need to reset the filter lifetime counter manually.

1. Touch and simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter the filter reset mode (fig. 29).
» Code (A3) of the NanoProtect filter HEPA Series 3 displays on the screen.

2. Touch  and hold for 3 seconds to force reset the filter lifetime counter of the NanoProtect filter HEPA Series 3 (fig. 28).

3. Code (C7) of the NanoProtect Active Carbon filter displays on the screen after the lifetime counter of the NanoProtect filter HEPA Series 3 filter has been reset (fig. 30).

4. Touch and hold for 3 seconds to force reset the filter lifetime counter of the NanoProtect filter Active Carbon and exit the filter reset mode (fig.31).

7. Storage

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

8. Troubleshooting

This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the air purifier. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit
www.philips.com/support or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.

9. 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 can find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet).

10. Notices

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

Compliance with EMF
Philips Domestic Appliances Holding B.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
Do not throw away the product with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
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