appliance 38
Cleaning the air outlet cover 38
Cleaning the air quality
sensor 39
Cleaning the pre-lter 40
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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 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.
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• 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.
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• 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 cleanse your
hands after changing the
filters.
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2 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.
This appliance works with an air filtration system. Read this user manual
carefully before you use the appliance, and save it for future reference.
Product Overview
Control buttons
Air outlet cover
Air quality
sensor
Display panel
NanoProtect filter Pro S3
Pre-filter
Side covers
Type numberFilter
FY5186NanoProtect filter Pro S3*
*Hereinafter referred to as "air purification filter".
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Controls overview
Display panel
Control buttons
Power on/off buttonFan speed button
Light on/off button
Auto mode buttonFilter reset button
Display panel
Sleep modeGas display
Speed 1PM2.5 display
Speed 2Indoor Allergen Index display
Speed 3Pollution mode
Turbo modeAllergen mode
Filter replacement alertBacteria&Virus mode
Pre-filter cleaning alertChild lock indicator
Wi-Fi indicator*
*For AC5655 and AC5660 only.
Child lock button
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3 Getting started
Installing filters
Remove all packaging of the filters
before using the appliance. Unpack
them and place them into the
appliance described as follows:
Note
• There is one set of filters on
each side of the appliance.
Each side is equipped with one
pre-filter and one air purification
filter.
• Make sure that you place the
air purification filter in the
appliance first and then the prefilter.
• Make sure that the side with
the tag is pointing towards you
when installing the filter.
1 Remove all packaging materials
of the air purification filters.
2 Pull the top part of the side
panel to remove it from the
appliance.
3 Press the two clips down and
pull the pre-filter towards you.
4 Put the unpacked air purification
filter back into the appliance.
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5 Put the pre-filter back into the
appliance.
Note
Wi-Fi connection
Setting up the Wi-Fi connection
for the first time
1 Download and install the Philips
"Clean Home+" app from the
App Store or Android market.
• Make sure that all hooks of the
pre-filter are properly attached
to the purifier.
6 To reattach the side panel,
mount the panel onto the
bottom of the appliance first
(1). Then, gently push the
panel against the body of the
appliance (2).
7 Repeat the above steps and
assemble the filter for the other
side of the appliance.
2 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.
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 purifier to your
network.
5 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.
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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 Wi-Fi connection" on
page 32.
• 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.
1 Put the plug of the air purifier in
the power socket and touch
to turn on the air purifier.
2 Touch and simultaneously
for 3 seconds until you hear a
beep.
» The air purifier goes to
pairing mode.
» The Wi-Fi indicator blinks
orange.
3 Follow the steps 4-5 in "Setting
up the Wi-Fi connection for the
first time" section.
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4 Using the
appliance
Understanding the air
quality light
IAI is a real-time numerical display
that provides visual and immediate
feedback on indoor allergen level.
Air quality light
color
Blue
Blue-purple
Purple-red
Red
Air quality level
Good
Fair
Poor
Very poor
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 as sensor,
a display ranging from L1 to L4
shows the density level of potential
harmful gases (incl. VOC, odor,
etc.) detected. L1 indicates best air
quality.
Turning on and off
Note
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.
PM2.5
AeraSense sensing technology
accurately detects and quickly
respond to even the slightest
particle change in the air. It provides
you with reassurance with real-time
PM2.5 feedback.
• 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.
» The air purifier beeps.» All lights go on once and
then go out again.
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2 Touch the button to switch on
the appliance.
» The air purifier operates
under the Pollution mode
( ) by default.
» When the air purifier is
warming up, "" displays
on the screen.
» After 30 seconds, the air
purifier shows the PM2.5
level on the screen. The air
quality sensor automatically
selects the appropriate air
quality light color.
Changing the Auto mode
setting
You can choose Pollution mode
( ), Allergen mode ( ) or
Bacteria & Virus mode ( ).
Pollution mode
The specially designed pollution
mode can effectively remove
airborne pollutants such gas PM2.5.
• Touch the Auto mode button
to select Pollution mode .
» Auto ( ) and display on
the screen.
3 Touch and hold the button 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.
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Allergen mode
The extra-sensitive allergen mode
is designed to react to even a small
change in allergen levels in the
surrounding air.
• Touch the Auto mode button
to select Allergen mode.
» Auto ( ) and display on
the screen.
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Bacteria & Virus mode
The Bacteria & Virus mode boosts
the airflow to quickly reduce
bacteria & viruses.
• Touch the Auto mode button
to select Bacteria & Virus mode.
» Auto ( ) and display on
the screen.
Changing the fan speed
There are several fan speeds
available.
When using the manual fan
speed settings, the purifier will still
monitor the air quality, but it will
not automatically adjust the fan
speed if it detects changes in the air
quality.
» The sleep mode indicator
goes on.
Manual
• Touch the fan speed button
repeatedly to select the fan
speed you need:
(Speed 1)
(Speed 2)
(Speed 3)
Sleep mode ( )
In sleep mode, the air purifier
operates quietly at a very low
speed.
• Touch the fan speed button to
select the sleep mode.
» The "" displays on the
screen.
Tip
• If the air quality light lights up
blue, it indicates that the air
quality is good, and you can
select a lower fan speed. On
the other hand, if the air quality
light lights up red-purple or red,
it indicates that the air quality is
unhealthy, and you can select a
higher fan speed to purify the air
more quickly.
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Turbo(t)
In Turbo mode, the air purifier
operates on the highest speed.
• Touch the fan speed button to
select the Turbo mode ( ).
» The " " displays on the
screen.
» The turbo speed indicator
goes on.
Using the light on/off
function
With the light dimming button, you
can switch on or off the air quality
light, the display screen and the
function indicator if desired.
Touch the light dimming button
once, the air quality light will be
dimmed.
1 Touch the light dimming button
again, the air quality light will
go off.
2 Touch the light dimming button
for the third time, all lights will
be on again.
Switching the display
indicator
The air purifier has three display
indicators, PM2.5 index, IAI index,
and Gas level.
Note
• The air purifier displays PM2.5
index by default.
1 Touch the light dimming button
for 3 seconds to switch to IAI
index.
» The IAI indicator and the
actual IAI index display on
the screen.
3’
2 Touch the light dimming button
for 3 seconds again to switch
to PM2.5 index.
» The PM2.5 indicator and the
actual PM2.5 index display
on the screen.
3’
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3 Touch the light dimming button
for 3 seconds again to switch
to Gas level display.
» The Gas indicator and the
actual Gas level display on
the screen.
3’
Note
• It is possible that the air quality
light may still be red even if the
PM2.5 indexes is very low. It's
normal. This is because that
at least one of the index ( the
IAI index or Gas level) is high
that turns the air quality light
to red. The appliance real-time
displays the air quality index
with the highest risk.
Setting the child lock
1 Touch and hold the child lock
button for 3 seconds to
activate child lock.
» The child lock icon
displays on the screen.
» When the child lock is on,
all the other buttons are not
responsive.
3’
2 Touch and hold the child lock
button for 3 seconds again to
deactivate child lock.
» The child lock icon
disappears.
Note
• For AC5655 and AC5660, you
can still control the appliance
through the App even child lock
is activated.
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5 Cleaning
Cleaning the body of the
appliance
Note
• Always unplug the appliance
before you clean it.
• Never immerse the appliance 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 appliance.
• Only the pre-filter is washable.
The air purifier filter is not
washable nor vacuum
cleanable.
Cleaning schedule
FrequencyCleaning method
Wipe the surface
of the appliance
When
necessary
with a soft dry
cloth
Clean the air
outlet cover
Regularly clean the inside and
outside of the appliance to prevent
dusts from collecting.
1 Wipe away dust with a soft
dry cloth from the body of the
appliance.
Cleaning the air outlet
cover
1 To unlock the air outlet cover,
grab the handle on the cover
and pull the cover up.
2 Clean the cover with a brush.
Every two
months
When the
pre-filter
cleaning
indicator
lights up and
F0 displays
on the screen
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Clean the air
quality sensor
with a dry cotton
swab
Clean the prefilter
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3 Reattach the cover properly.
1 Clean the inlet and outlet of
the air quality sensor with a soft
brush.
Cleaning the air quality
sensor
Clean the air quality sensor every
two months for optimal functioning
of the appliance. Clean it more
frequently if you use the appliance
in a dusty environment.
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.
2 Remove the air quality sensor
cover.
3 Clean the air quality sensor, the
dust inlet and the dust outlet
with a damp cotton swab.
4 Dry all parts thoroughly with a
dry cotton swab.
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5 Reattach the air quality sensor
cover.
Cleaning the pre-filter
Clean the pre-filter when lights up
and F0 is displayed on the screen.
3 Press the two clips down and
pull the pre-filter towards you.
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.
1 Switch off the air purifier and
unplug from the wall outlet.
2 Pull the top part of the side
panel to remove it from the
appliance.
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5 Allow the pre-filter to air dry
thoroughly before placing back
in the air purifier.
6 Put the pre-filter back into the
appliance.
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Note
6 Replacing the
• Make sure that the pre-filters
are completely dry before you
put them back in the appliance.
If they are still wet, bacteria may
multiply in them and shorten the
lifetime of the pre-filters.
7 To reattach the side panel,
mount the panel onto the
bottom of the appliance first
(1). Then, gently push the
panel against the body of the
appliance (2).
8 Put the plug of the air purifier in
the wall outlet.
9 Touch the button to switch on
the appliance.
10 Touch and hold the reset button
for 3 seconds to reset the
pre-filter cleaning time.
11 Wash your hands thoroughly
after installing filters.
air purification
filter
Understanding the
healthy air protect lock
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
(see Filter alert chart) and the filter
replacement alert ( ) lights up
red.
If the filters are not replaced in time,
the air purifier will stop operating
and automatically lock to protect
the air quality in the room. Replace
the filters as soon as possible
according to the filter code.
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Replacing the filters
Note
• The HEPA and AC 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 filters 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.
Filter alert light
status
A3 displays
on the screen
and the filter
replacement
alert goes on.
Action
Replace the
NanoProtect
filter Pro S3
(FY5186)
1 Take out the pre-filters on both
sides of the appliance.
2 Take out the expired filters.
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
of the new filters.
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4 Put the unpacked air purification
filters back into the appliance.
5 Put the plug of the air purifier in
the wall outlet.
6 Touch the button to switch on
the appliance.
7 Touch and hold the reset button
for 3 seconds to reset the
filter lifetime counter
Note
• Wash your hands after changing
a filter.
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 air dry thoroughly
before storing.
4 Wrap the filters and pre-filter
separately in air tight plastic
bags.
5 Store the air purifier, filters and
pre-filters in a cool, dry location.
6 Always thoroughly wash hands
after handling filters.
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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.
ProblemPossible solution
The appliance
does not work
even though it is
plugged in.
The airflow that
comes out of
the air outlet
is significantly
weaker than
before.
The air quality
does not improve,
even though the
appliance has
been operating
for a long time.
How can I know
whether my
device is Wi-Fi
version or non
Wi-Fi version?
• Check if the top cover is properly installed.
• The filter replacement light has been on continuously
but you have not replaced the corresponding filter. As a
result, the appliance is now locked. In this case, replace
the filter and reset the filter lifetime counter.
• The pre-filter is dirty. Clean the pre-filter (see the
chapter "Cleaning").
• Check if the packing material is removed from the
filters.
• One of the filters has not been placed in the appliance.
Make sure that all filters are properly installed in the
following order, starting with the innermost filter:
1) NanoProtect filter Pro S3; 2) pre-filter.
• The air quality sensor is wet. The humidity level in your
room is high and causes condensation. Make sure that
the air quality sensor is clean and dry (see the chapter
"Cleaning").
• Please check the type plate at the backside of the
device, model AC5655 and AC5660 are the Wi-Fi
version while model AC5656 is non Wi-Fi version.
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ProblemPossible solution
The color of the
air quality light
always stays the
same.
The appliance
produces a
strange smell.
The appliance is
extra loud.
The appliance still
indicates that I
need to replace a
filter, but I already
did.
• The air quality sensor is dirty. Clean the air quality
sensor (see the chapter "Cleaning").
• The first few times you use the appliance, it may
produce a plastic smell. This is normal. However, if
the appliance produces a burnt smell, contact your
Philips dealer or an authorized Philips service center.
The filter may produce smell after being used for a
while because of the absorption of indoor gases. It’s
recommended that you reactivate the filter by putting
it in direct sunlight for repeated use. If odor still exists,
replace the filter.
• If the appliance is too loud, you can change the fan
speed to a lower fan speed level. When using the
appliance in a bedroom at night, choose the silent
speed.
• Perhaps you did not reset the filter lifetime counter.
Switch on the appliance. Then touch and hold the
reset button ( ) for 3 seconds.
Error code "E1"
displays on the
screeen.
Error codes "E2",
"E3", "E4" or "E5"
displays on the
screen.
• The motor has malfunctions. Contact the Consumer
Care Center in your country.
• The sensor has malfunctions. Contact the Consumer
Care Center in your country.
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For AC5655 and AC5660 Wi-Fi version only
Which App
I should
download?
The Wi-Fi setup is
not successful.
• Download and install the Philips "Clean Home+" app
from the App Store or Android market.
• 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
up-to-date troubleshooting tips.
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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
can find its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaflet). 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 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.
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.
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.
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 website: www.philips.com/
cleanhome.