4 Using the air purier ������������������������������������������������������ 29
Understanding the air quality light ���������������������������������������������������29
Turning on and o ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������30
Changing the mode setting ������������������������������������������������������������������30
Switching the display indicator ������������������������������������������������������������ 31
Using the light on/o function ������������������������������������������������������������ 31
Checking the lter status ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 32
5 Cleaning and maintenance ������������������������������������������32
Cleaning schedule �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 33
Cleaning the body of the air purier ������������������������������������������������33
Cleaning the particle sensor ����������������������������������������������������������������� 33
Cleaning the surface of the lter ��������������������������������������������������������34
Replacing the lter �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������35
Filter reset ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������36
8 Guarantee and service ������������������������������������������������� 39
Order parts or accessories ���������������������������������������������������������������������39
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1 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
(ammable) detergent, nor let them enter the appliance, 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 plug, the power cord, or the
appliance itself is damaged�
• 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�
• 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 any
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�
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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 unplug the appliance when you want to move, clean
appliance, replace the lter or carry out other maintenance�
• The appliance is only intended for household use under
normal operating conditions�
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• Do not use the appliance in wet surroundings or in
surroundings with high humidity or 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 combustion processes and hazardous
chemicals�
• Do not use the lter unauthorized by Philips in order
to make sure normal running of the appliance, the air
purication performace and the safety of the lter material�
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�
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2 Your air purifier
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
Gas sensor
Air outlet
Particle
sensor
NanoProtect lter Pro
S3 (FY4150/00)
Back cover
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Controls overview
Control buttons
PM2.5
IAIGas
2
Filter status/reset
button
Power on/o buttonMode switch button
Light on/o button
Display panel
/
Note: You can change the display language through the "Clean Home+" App�
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Wi-Fi indicatorAuto mode
Turbo modeSleep mode
Indoor Allergen Index
display
Gas pollution displayFilter cleaning alert
Filter replacement alert
Display switch button
PM2�5 display
3 Getting started
Installing the lter
Remove all packaging of the lter before rst use�
Note: Make sure the air purier is unplugged from the electrical outlet before
installing the lter�
12345
1 Pull the back cover and remove it from the appliance�
2 Pull the lter from the appliance�
3 Remove all packaging materials of the air purication lter�
4 Put the lter back into the appliance�
5 Reattach the back cover�
Understanding Wi-Fi indicator
Wi-Fi icon statusWi-Fi connection status
Blink in orange Connecting to the smartphone
Stable in orange Connected to the smartphone
Blink in whiteConnecting to the server
Stable in white Connected to the server
Wi-Fi function disabled
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Wi-Fi connection
Setting up the Wi-Fi connection for the rst time
1 Download and install the Philips "Clean Home+" app from the
App Store or Android market�
2 Put the plug of the air purier in the power socket and touch
to turn on the air purier�
» The Wi-Fi indicator blinks orange for the rst time�
3 Make sure that your smartphone or tablet is successfully connected to
your Wi-Fi network�
4 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 purier to your network�
Note:
• This instruction is only valid when the air purier is being set up for the rst
time� If the network has changed or the setup needs to be performed again,
see Chapter "Reset the Wi-Fi connection" on page 28�
• If you want to connect more than one air purier to your smartphone or
tablet, you have to do this one by one�
• Make sure that the distance between your smartphone or tablet and the air
purier 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:
• Reset the Wi-Fi connection when your default network has changed�
1 Put the plug of the air purier in the power socket and touch to turn on
the air purier�
2 Touch and simultaneously for 3 seconds until you hear a beep�
» The air purier goes to pairing mode�» The Wi-Fi indicator blinks orange�
3 Follow the steps 3-4 in "Setting up the Wi-Fi connection for the rst time"
section�
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4 Using the air purifier
Gas levelAir quality light color
L1Blue
L2Blue-purple
L3Purple-red
L4Red
Understanding the air quality light
The air quality light automatically
goes on when the air purier is
switched on, and lights up all colors
in sequence� After approximately
30 seconds, the particle sensor
selects the color that corresponds to
the surrounding air quality of airborne
particles�
The color of the air quality light is determined by the highest risk among
PM2�5, IAI and Gas readings�
Air quality light color Air quality level
BlueGood
Blue-purpleFair
Purple-redPoor
RedVery poor
PM2�5
AeraSense sensing technology
accurately detects and quickly
responds to even the slightest
particle change in the air� It provides
you with reassurance with real-time
PM2�5 feedback�
Most of the indoor air pollutants
fall under PM2�5 – which refers to airborne particle pollutants smaller than
2�5 micrometers� Common indoor sources of ne particles are tobacco smoke,
cooking, burning candles� Some airborne bacteria and the smallest mold
spores, pet allergen and dust mite allergen particles also fall under PM2�5�
PM2�5 levelAir quality light color
≤35Blue
36-75Blue-purple
76-115Purple-red
>115Red
IAI
The professional-grade AeraSense sensor
detects the level of indoor air allergen and
with numerical feedback from 1 to 12 the
potential risk level of indoor air allergens
can be displayed� 1 indicates best air
quality�
GAS
With an advanced gas sensor, a display
ranging from L1 to L4 shows the level change
of potential harmful gases (incl� VOC, odor,
etc�) detected� L1 indicates best air quality�
IAI level Air quality light color
1-3Blue
4-6Blue-purple
7-9Purple-red
10-12Red
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Turning on and o
Note:
• For optimum purication performance, close doors and windows�
• Keep curtains away from the air inlet or air outlet�
1 Put the plug of the air purier in the power socket�
2 Touch to switch on the air purier�
» The QR code for App is displayed on the screen
for the rst use, you can scan it and download
the App�
PM2.5
IAIGas
» The air purier operates in the Auto mode with
PM2�5 displayed on the center of the screen�
» After measuring the air quality, the air purier
automatically switches to the display which has
the highest readings among PM2�5, IAI and Gas�
3 Touch and hold the button for 3 seconds to switch o the air purier�
Note: If the air purier stays connected to the electrical outlet after turning
OFF, the air purier will operate under the previous settings when turned ON
again�
Changing the mode setting
You can choose Auto mode, Turbo mode or the Sleep mode by touching the
button� Touch the button once to display the current mode�
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Turbo Mode
Auto mode ( )
In Auto mode, the dual-sensor sense the
air quality in real-time and the appliance
automatically adjusts the fan speed in accordance
with the ambient air quality, the control panel can
automatically adjust display screen brightness
according to the ambient light�
Turbo mode ( )
In Turbo mode, the air purier operates on the
highest speed�
Sleep Mode
3s
Sleep mode ( )
In Sleep mode, the air purier operates quietly at
a low speed� After 3 seconds, the screen lights o�
Switching the display indicator
Note: The PM2�5 level is displayed on the central of the screen by default�
Particulate
PM2.5
IAIGas
2
1 Touch the button once to switch the display indicator�
2 Touch and hold the button for 3 seconds to check the explaination of
PM2�5/Gas/ IAI level�
Matter 2.5
Using the light on/o function
PM2.5
IAIGas
2
With the light sensor, the control panel can automatically turn on, turn o or
dim according to the ambient light� The control panel will be o or dim when
the ambient light is dark� You can touch any button to wake up all lights� Then,
if no further operation, all lights will be o or dim again to match with the
ambient light�
You can touch the light on/o button manually to turn o all lights and the
control pa
nel� Touch any button to wake up all lights�
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Checking the lter status
• Touch the lter status check/reset button to check the lter service life
status�
» The percentage of remaining service life of the lter displays on the
screen�
Icon colorFilter life indicationDisplay (%)
BlueOptimal service life16-100
Filter status
100%
Blue-purpleGood service life9-15
Purple-red
Service life almost
reaches the end
4-8
Red
Service life ends,
replace the lter
0-3
Note: The appliance goes back to normal display if no operations after
3 seconds�
5 Cleaning and maintenance
Note:
• Always unplug the appliance before you clean it�
• Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid�
• Never use abrasive, aggressive, or ammable cleaning agents such as
bleach or alcohol to clean any part of the appliance�
• Never use any liquids (including water) to clean the lter�
• Do not attempt to clean the particle sensor and gas sensor with a vacuum
cleaner.
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Cleaning schedule
FrequencyCleaning method
PM2.5
IAIGas
When necessary
Every two
months
When displays
on the screen
Wipe the fabric part of the
appliance with a damp cloth,
wipe the plastic part of the
appliance with a soft, dry cloth�
Clean the air outlet cover
Clean the particle sensor with a
dry cotton swab
Clean the surface of the lter
Cleaning the body of the air purier
1 Wipe the fabric surface gently with a damp cloth (for AC3836 only)�
2 Use a soft, dry cloth to clean both the interior and exterior of the air
purier and the air outlet�
Note:
• The fabric covered on the appliance can not be removed�
• Do not use hot water, alcohol, harsh cleaners to clean the fabric�
Cleaning the particle sensor
Clean the particle 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 particle 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
particle sensor�
• The gas sensor doesn't need to be cleaned�
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1 Switch o the air purier and unplug from the power socket�
Clean surface
of
long press
to reset.
2
3
5
2 Pull the back cover and remove it from the appliance�
3 Clean the particle sensor with a damp cotton swab�
4 Dry all parts thoroughly with a dry cotton swab�
5 Reattach the back cover�
Cleaning the surface of the lter
PM2.5
IAIGas
Filter alert light statusAction
lter and
The lter cleaning alert
displays on the screen
Clean the surface of the lter with a vacuum
cleaner
1 Switch o the air purier and unplug from the power socket�
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2 Pull the back cover and remove it from the appliance�
3 Pull the lter from the appliance�
4 Clean the surface of the lter with a vacuum cleaner�
5 Put the lter back into the appliance�
6 Reattach the back cover�
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7 Put the plug of the air purier in the power socket�
8 Touch the button to switch on the appliance�
9 Touch and hold the lter status check/reset button
for 3 seconds to reset the lter cleaning time�
» The screen displays a message "Filter cleaning
completed"�
Filter
cleaning completed.
10 Wash your hands thoroughly after cleaning the lter�
Replacing the lter
Understanding the healthy protection lock
This air purier is equipped with a lter replacement indicator to make sure
that the air purication lter is in optimal condition when the air purier is
operating� When the lters need to be replaced, the lter replacement alert
lights up red�
If the lter is not replaced in time, the air purier will pop up a message to
indicate that the lter needs to be replaced, then the air purier will stop
operating and automatically lock to protect the air quality in the room�
Replace the lters as soon as possible according to the lter code�
Replacing the lter
PM2.5
IAIGas
Change lter
Change lter
then long
then long
press to
press to
reset
reset
lter
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�
Filter alert light statusAction
The lter replacement alert
lights up
Replace the NanoProtect lter Pro S3
(FY4150/00)
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1 Switch o the air purier and unplug from the power socket�
3’
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2 Pull the back cover and remove it from the appliance�
3 Pull the lter from the appliance�
4 Remove all packaging materials of the new lter�
5 Put the new lter into the appliance�
6 Reattach the back cover�
7 Put the plug of the air purier in the power socket�
8 Touch the button to switch on the appliance�
Filter
has been replaced.
9 Touch and hold the lter status check/reset button
for 3 seconds to reset the lter lifetime counter�
10 Wash your hands thoroughly after replacing the lter�
Note: Do not smell the lter as it has collected pollutants from the air�
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�
PM2.5
IAIGas
1 Touch the power button for 3 seconds to turn o
the appliance and unplug from power socket�
2 Put the power plug in the power socket�
3 Within 15 seconds after power on, touch and hold
and button for 3 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, particle sensor and the surface of the lter (see
chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’)�
3 Let all parts air dry thoroughly before storing�
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+
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�
The air quality
does not improve,
even though the
appliance has
been operating
for a long time�
The color of the
air quality light
always stays the
same�
• Check if the back cover is properly installed�
• The lter replacement alert has been on continuously
but you have not replaced the corresponding lter� As a
result, the appliance is now locked� In this case, replace
the lter and long press to reset the lter lifetime
counter�
• The surface of the lter is dirty� Clean the surface of the
lter (see the chapter "Cleaning and maintenance")�
• Check if the packing material is removed from the lter�
• The lter has not been placed in the appliance� Make
sure that the lter (FY4150/00) is properly installed�
• The particle sensor is wet� The humidity level in your
room is high and causes condensation� Make sure that
the particle sensor is clean and dry (see the chapter
"Cleaning and maintenance")�
• 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, perfume or alchohol�
• Filter reaches the end of life� Replace the lter with a
new one�
• The particle sensor is dirty� Clean the particle sensor
(see the chapter "Cleaning and maintenance")�
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ProblemPossible solution
The appliance
produces a
strange smell�
The appliance is
extra loud�
The screen
displays that the
back cover is
opened�
Error code "E1"
displays on the
screen�
• 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
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�
• It's normal if the appliance runs at the Turbo mode�
• In the Auto mode, if the appliance is too loud, maybe
the appliance runs at high speed because air quality
becomes worse, or your personalized setting in App
triggers a higher fan speed� You can choose the Sleep
mode, or change the settings in the App�
• If anything drops into air outlet, it may also cause
abnormal loud sound� Immediate turn o appliance,
turn appliance upside down, to get foreign objectives
out of appliance�
• If there is abnormal sound, contact the Consumer Care
Center in your country�
• Shut o the power rst, then install the back cover
correctly� Connect the appliance with power and retry�
• The motor has malfunctions� Contact the Consumer
Care Center in your country�
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ProblemPossible solution
• If the router your purier 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 purier again� 5GHz
networks are not supported�
• Web authentication networks are not supported�
• Check if the purier is within range of the Wi-Fi router�
You can try to locate the air purier closer to the Wi-Fi
router�
• Check if the network name is correct� The network
name is case-sensitive�
The Wi-Fi setup is
not successful�
• 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
up-to-date troubleshooting tips�
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)�