3 Using the air purier �������������������������������������������������������������������� 5
Understanding the air quality light ���������������������������������������������������������������������5
Installing the lter ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6
Connecting power ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6
Turning on and o ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6
Changing the mode setting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 7
Cleaning schedule ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
Cleaning the body of the air purier ������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
Cleaning the air quality sensor �����������������������������������������������������������������������������8
Cleaning the surface of the lter ��������������������������������������������������������������������������8
5 Replacing the lter �����������������������������������������������������������������������9
Understanding the healthy air protect lock �����������������������������������������������������9
Replacing the lter ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9
Filter reset ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10
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
(ammable) detergent to avoid electric shock and/or a re hazard�
• Do not spray any ammable 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 qualied 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 3-pin plug adapter (KA1801A-2400750BS)
provided with the appliance�
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety�
• Children 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�
• 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�
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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 lters specially intended for this appliance�
Do not use any other lters�
• Combustion of the lter may cause irreversible human hazard and/
or jeopardize other lives� Do not use the lter 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 ngers 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
replaces�
• Always turn o the air purier rst, then unplug adapter from wall
outlet, when you want to moving, cleaning appliance, replacing the
lters 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�
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2 Your air purifier
Air quality
sensor
Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips!
To fully benet from the support that Philips oers, register your product at
www�philips�com/welcome�
Product Overview
Control panel
NanoProtect lter
Series 2 (FY0194,
FY0293*)
Base
*FY0194 is for AC0819/AC0820, FY0293 is for AC0830�
**Please use only the 3 pin plug adapter provided�
Air outlet
Power on/o
button
Power socket
3 Pin plug adapter**
(KA1801A-2400750BS)
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Controls overview
3 Using the air purifier
Understanding the air quality light
Air quality light
Mode switch/
Filter reset button
Filter replacement
alert
The color of air quality light corresponds to the ambient air quality�
The brightness of air quality light reects the current running mode�
Note: Make sure the air purier is unplugged from the electrical outlet before installing the
lter�
CLOSEOPEN
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CLOSEOPEN
1 Rotate the base anti-clockwise to remove it from the appliance�
2 Pull the lter out from the appliance�
3 Remove all packaging materials of the air purication lter�
4 Put the lter back into the appliance�
5 Reattach the base and rotate it clockwise to fasten the base�
Connecting power
Note: Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power cord,
always pull the plug from the socket� Never pull the cord�
Connect the power adapter to:
• First, the power socket on the appliance�
• Then, the wall outlet�
Turning on and o
Note:
• For optimum purication performance, close doors and windows�
1 Press the power button on the back of the air purier to switch on�
» The air purier operates in the auto mode by default�
2 Press the power button again to switch o the air purier�
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Changing the mode setting
You can choose Auto mode, Turbo mode or the Sleep mode by pressing the mode switch
button � The brightness of air quality light reects 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 purier operates on the highest speed�
Sleep mode
In Sleep mode, the air purier operates quietly at a low speed�
4 Cleaning
Note:
• Never use abrasive, aggressive, or ammable cleaning agents such as bleach or alcohol to
clean any part of the appliance�
Cleaning schedule
FrequencyCleaning method
Wipe the surface of the appliance with a soft dry cloth
When necessary
Clean the air outlet cover
Every two monthsClean the air quality sensor with a dry cotton swab
Every four weeksClean the surface of the lter
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Cleaning the body of the air purier
Regularly clean the inside and outside of the air purier to prevent dust from collecting�
1 Use a soft, dry cloth to clean both the interior and exterior of the air purier�
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 purier 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 purier on a
manual speed setting�
1 Switch o the air purier and unplug from the power socket�
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2 Clean the inlet and outlet of the air quality sensor with a soft brush�
3 Open the air quality sensor cover�
4 Clean the air quality sensor, the dust inlet and the dust outlet with a damp cotton swab�
5 Dry all parts thoroughly with a dry cotton swab�
6 Reattach the air quality sensor cover�
Cleaning the surface of the lter
Wipe the surface of the lter with soft wet cloth or clean the surface of
the lter with a vacuum cleaner�
Note:
• if you use a high power/ industrial vacuum cleaner, it may damage the
lter�
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5 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 lter is in optimal condition when the appliance is operating� When the lter is
almost expired, the lter replacement alert ( ) lights up red, which indicates that it needs to
be replaced� If you do not replace the lter in time, the lter replacement alert ( ) will ash�
The appliance will stop operating and get locked�
Replacing the lter
Note:
• The lter is not washable or reusable�
• Always turn o the air purier and unplug from the electrical outlet before replacing the
lter�
CLOSEOPEN
CLOSEOPEN
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1 Rotate the base anti-clockwise to remove it from the appliance�
2 Pull the lter out from the appliance� Discard the used lter�
3 Remove all packaging materials of the new lter�
4 Put the lter into the appliance�
5 Reattach the base and rotate it clockwise to fasten the base�
6 Put the plug of the air purier in the power socket�
7 Press the power button to switch on the appliance�
8 Press and hold for 3 seconds to reset the lter lifetime counter�
9 Wash your hands thoroughly after replacing the lter�
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Filter reset
You can replace the lter even before lter replacement alert ( ) displays on the screen�
After replacing a lter, you need to reset the lter 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 lter lifetime counter�
6 Storage
1 Turn o the air purier and unplug from the power socket�
2 Clean the air purier, air quality sensor and the surface of the lter (see the chapter
“Cleaning”)�
3 Let all parts air dry thoroughly before storing�
4 Wrap the lter in air tight plastic bags�
5 Store the air purier, lter in a cool, dry location�
6 Always thoroughly wash hands after handling a lter�
7 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�
ProblemPossible solution
The appliance
does not work even
though it is plugged
in�
The airow that
comes out of the air
outlet is signicantly
weaker than before�
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• The lter replacement alert is on but you have not replaced the
corresponding lter� As a result, the appliance is now locked� In
this case, replace the lter and reset the lter lifetime counter�
• The surface of the lter is dirty� Clean the surface of the lter (see
the chapter “Cleaning”)�
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ProblemPossible solution
The air quality does
not improve, even
though the appliance
has been operating
for a long time�
The appliance
produces a strange
smell�
The appliance is
extra loud�
• Check if the packing material is removed from the lter�
• Make sure that the lter 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 purication performance, please close the doors
and windows when operating the air purier�
• There are indoor pollution resources� For instances, smoking,
cooking, incense�
• Filter reaches the end of life� Replace the lter with a new one�
• The rst 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 lter, contact your Philips dealer or an
authorized Philips service center� The lter may produce smell
after being used for a while because of the absorption of indoor
gases� It’s recommended that you reactivate the lter by putting it
in direct sunlight for repeated use� If odor still exists, replace the
lter�
• Check if the packing of the lter 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 o appliance, turn appliance upside
down, to get foreign objectives out of appliance�
The appliance still
indicates that I need
to replace a lter, but
I already did�
Appliance keeps
o, but air quality
light blinks for one
minute�
• Perhaps you did not reset the lter lifetime counter� Switch on the
appliance� Then press and hold the mode switch button ( ) for
3 seconds until disappears�
• The appliance has malfunctions� Contact the Consumer Care
Center in your country�
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8 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 nd
its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaet)� 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 nd its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaet)�
9 Notices
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding
exposure to electromagnetic elds�
Recycling
Do not throw away the product with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but
hand it in at an ocial collection point for recycling� By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment�
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�