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USER MANUAL AC1214 PHILIPS

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Important Safety 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. 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 injury.
• 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.

• Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the appliance through the air outlet.
• Standard WiFi interface based on 802.11b/g/n at

2.4 GHz with a maximum

output power of 31.62 mW EIRP.

• Always lift or move the appliance by the handle on top 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.
• 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. Your air purifier 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. Product overview (Fig. a)

NanoProtect filter Series 3 (FY1410)

NanoProtect filter Active Carbon (FY1413)

Child lock button 3 Getting started E ngl i sh

• 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.

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

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). Wash your hands thoroughly after installing filters.

Wi-Fi connection Setting up the Wi-Fi connection for the first time

Download and install the Philips "Clean Home+" app from the App Store or Google Play. Put the plug of the air purifier in the power socket and touch to turn on the air purifier. »» The Wi-Fi indicator blinks orange for the first time. Make sure that your smartphone or tablet is successfully connected to your Wi-Fi network. Launch the "Clean Home+" app and click on "Connect a New Device" or press the "+" button on the top of the screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect the air purifier to your network. After the successful pairing and connection, the Wi-Fi indicator will light up white. If pairing is not successful, consult the troubleshooting section, or the help section in the "Clean Home+" app for extensive and up-to-date troubleshooting tips. Note

• This instruction is only valid when the air purifier is being set up for the first time. If the network has changed or the setup needs to be performed again, consult section "Reset the WiFi connection" on page 6.
• If you want to connect more than one air purifier to your smartphone or tablet, you have to do this one by one. Complete the set up of one air purifier before you turn on the other air purifier.
• Make sure that the distance between your smartphone or tablet and the air purifier is less than 10 m without any obstructions.
• This app supports the latest versions of Android and iOS. Please check www.philips.com/cleanhome for the latest update of supported operating systems and devices. Reset the Wi-Fi connection Note

• This applies when the default network to which your purifier is connected has changed.
• Reset the Wi-Fi connection when your default network has changed.

Put the plug of the air purifier in the power socket and touch to turn on the air purifier. Touch and simultaneously for 3 seconds until you hear a beep. »» The air purifier goes to pairing mode. »» The Wi-Fi indicator blinks orange. Follow the steps 4-5 in "Setting up the Wi-Fi connection for the first time" section. »» The air purifier operates under the auto-purification mode by default. Understanding the air quality light »» After measuring the air quality for approximately 30 seconds, the air quality sensor automatically selects the appropriate air quality light color. Air quality light color Air quality level Blue Good Blue-Purple Fair Purple-Red Poor Red Very poor »» When the air purifier is warming up, " " displays on the screen.

• 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. 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.

Touch and hold for 3 seconds to switch off the air purifier. Changing the fan speed There are several fan speeds available. You can choose the auto-purification mode, speed 1, 2, 3 or turbo mode (t). Auto-purification mode

Touch the fan speed button repeatedly to select the autopurification mode (Fig. k). Put the plug of the air purifier in the power socket. Touch to switch on the air purifier (Fig. j). »» The air purifier beeps.

E ngl i sh 4 Using the air purifier Allergen mode The specially designed allergen mode can effectively reduce common allergens such as pollen and pet dander.

Touch the fan speed button repeatedly to select the fan speed you need (Fig. m). Turbo (t) In turbo mode, the air purifier operates on the highest speed.

Touch the fan speed button select the turbo mode (t) (Fig. n). 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. o). »» 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.

• 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 button. Setting the child lock

Touch and hold the child lock button for 3 seconds to activate child lock (Fig. p). »» 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.

Touch and hold the child lock button for 3 seconds again to deactivate child lock (Fig. q). »» 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. 5 Cleaning E ngl i sh Note 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.

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean both the interior and exterior of the air purifier. The air outlet can also be cleaned with a dry, soft cloth. Detach the front cover from the air purifier and wash it under running tap water. Cleaning the air quality sensor Clean the air quality sensor every 2 months for optimal functioning of the purifier.

• 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.

Switch off the air purifier and unplug from the power socket. Clean the air quality sensor inlet and outlet with a soft brush (Fig. r).

Dry all parts thoroughly with a dry cotton swab. Reattach the air quality sensor cover (Fig. u). Cleaning the pre-filter Clean the pre-filter when F0 is displayed on the screen (Fig. v).

Switch off the air purifier and unplug from the power socket. Pull the bottom part of the front panel and then gently lift to remove it from the air purifier (Fig. c).

Allow the pre-filter to air dry thoroughly before placing back in the air purifier.

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

Put 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 air purifier.

• Always keep air quality cover closed while the air purifier is working. 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. w). Note Open the air quality sensor cover (Fig. s). Clean the air quality sensor, the dust inlet and the dust outlet with a damp cotton swab (Fig. t). Press the clip down (1) and pull the pre-filter towards you (2) (Fig. d).

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. i). Put the plug of the air purifier in the power socket. Touch and hold the for 3 seconds to reset the pre-filter cleaning time (Fig. x). 10 Wash your hands thoroughly after installing filters. Filter alert light status Action A3 displays on the screen Replace NanoProtect filter Series 3 (FY1410) Filter replacement indicator C7 displays on the screen Replace NanoProtect filter Active Carbon (FY1413) 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. A3 and C7 display on the screen alternately Replace both filters If the filters are not replaced in time, the air purifier will stop operating and automatically lock.

• The air purification filters are not washable nor vacuum cleanable.
• Always turn off the air purifier and unplug from the electrical outlet before replacing the filters.
• Do not clean the filters with a vacuum cleaner.
• 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. E ngl i sh 6 Replacing the filters Turn off the air purifier and unplug from the power socket. Take out the used air filter according to the filter alert light status displayed on the screen (Fig. y). Discard used filters. Note

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

Remove all packaging material from the new filter (Fig. f). Place the new filters into the air purifier (Fig. g). Put the plug of the air purifier in the power socket. Touch and hold the for 3 seconds to reset the filter lifetime counter (Fig. z). Wash your hands after changing a filter.

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.

Touch and simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter the filter reset mode (Fig. {). »» Code (A3) of the NanoProtect filter Series 3 displays on the screen. Touch and hold for 3 seconds to force reset the filter lifetime counter of the NanoProtect filter Series 3 (Fig. z). Code (C7) of the Nanoprotect filter Active Carbon displays on the screen after the lifetime counter of the NanoProtect filter Series 3 has been reset (Fig. |). 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. }).

Storage Turn off the air purifier and unplug from the power socket. Clean the air purifier, air quality sensor and pre-filter (see chapter ‘Cleaning’). Let all parts dry thoroughly before storing. Wrap the filter and pre-filter separately in air tight plastic bags. Store the air purifier, the filter and pre-filter in a cool, dry location. Always thoroughly wash hands after handling filters. E ngl i sh 8 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 air purifier does not work even though it is plugged in to the power socket and switched on.

Check if the front cover is properly installed. The filter replacement code has been displaying on the screen but you have not replaced the corresponding filter yet. The appliance will be locked if you keep using the expired filter. In this case, replace the filter and reset the filter lifetime counter. The air purifier does not work even though it is switched on.

The filter replacement indicator has been on continuously but you have not replaced the corresponding filter, and the air purifier is now locked. In this case, replace the filter and reset the filter lifetime counter. The air purifier accidentally powers off. The air purifier restarts automatically and goes to the previous mode when the power resumes. The airflow that comes out of the air outlet is significantly weaker than before.

The pre-filter is dirty. Clean the pre-filter (see chapter "Cleaning").

One of the filters has not been placed in the air purifier or the filter is not placed properly. Make sure that all filters are properly installed in the following order, starting with the innermost filter:

1) NanoProtect filter Series 3 (FY1410); 2) NanoProtect filter

Active Carbon (FY1413) 3) pre-filter. The air quality sensor is wet. Make sure that the air quality sensor is clean and dry (see chapter "Cleaning"). The air quality does not improve, even though the air purifier has been operating for a long time. The color of the air quality light always stays the same.

The air quality sensor is dirty. Clean the air quality sensor (see chapter "Cleaning").

The air purifier produces a unpleasant smell. The air purifier is loud. The air purifier still indicates that I need to replace a filter, but I already did. Error codes "E1", "E2", "E3" or "E4" displays on the screen. Which app I should download?

The filter may produce smell after being used for a while because of the absorption of indoor air. Remove the filter and place it where it has direct sunlight and ventilation for several hours. Re-install and try using it again. If the odor remains, please replace the filter. If the air purifier produces a burnt odor, switch OFF and unplug from the electrical outlet. Contact Consumer Care Center in your country.

If the air purifier is too loud, change the fan speed to a lower fan speed level. When using the air purifier in a bedroom at night, choose the night sensing mode or select a lower fan speed level.

Perhaps you did not reset the filter lifetime counter. Plug in the air purifier, touch to switch on the air purifier, and touch and hold the for 3 seconds.

The appliance has malfunctions. Contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.

Download and install the Philips "Clean Home+" app from the App Store or Google Play. Possible solution

The Wi-Fi setup is not successful.

If the router your purifier is connected to is dual – band and currently it is not connecting to a 2.4GHz network, please switch to another band of the same router (2.4GHz) and try to pair your purifier again. 5GHz networks are not supported. Web authentication networks are not supported. Check if the purifier is within range of the Wi-Fi router. You can try to locate the air purifier closer to the Wi-Fi router. Check if the network name is correct. The network name is case-sensitive. Check if the Wi-Fi password is correct. The password is case-sensitive. Retry the setup with the instructions in section ‘Set up the Wi-Fi connection when the network has changed’. The Wi-Fi connectivity can be interrupted by electromagnetic or other interferences. Keep the appliance away from other electronic devices that may cause interferences. Check if the mobile device is in airplane mode. Make sure to have the airplane mode deactivated when connecting to the Wi-Fi network. Consult the help section in the App for extensive and upto-date troubleshooting tips.

E ngl i sh Problem 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 Koninklijke Philips 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.

E ngl i sh 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. Notice App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc. This Philips appliance and Clean Home+ app applied multiple open source softwares, Copies of open source software license text used in this product can be derived from websitewww.philips.com/cleanhome. Simplified EU declaration of conformity Hereby, Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.V. declares that the radio equipment type AC1214 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.philips.com.