Philips Air Humidifier User Manual

Air Humidifier

Important

Safety

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

Danger

Do not spray any flammable materials such as insecticides or fragrance around the humidifier.
The water in the water tank is not suitable for drinking. Do not drink this water and do not use it to feed animals or to water plants. When you empty the water tank, pour the water down the drain.

Warning

Check if the voltage indicated on the bottom of the humidifier corresponds to the local power voltage before you connect the humidifier.
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 humidifier if the plug, the power cord, or the humidifier itself is damaged.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities.
Supervisory instruction stating that children should not play with the appliance.
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

If the power socket used to power the humidifier has poor connections, the plug of the humidifier becomes hot. Make sure that you plug the humidifier into a properly connected power socket.
Always place and use the humidifier on a dry, stable, level, and horizontal surface.
Do not place anything on top of the humidifier and do not sit on the humidifier.
Make sure that the humidifier is well assembled/connected every time after you clean it or after you remove the upper cover and/or water tank for refilling. The humidifier must be properly assembled to deliver a good and safe performance.
Only use the original Philips filter specially intended for this humidifier. Do not use any other filter.
Avoid knocking against the humidifier (the air inlet and outlet in particular) with hard objects.
Do not insert your fingers or objects into the air outlet or the air inlet to prevent physical injury or malfunctioning of the humidifier.
Do not use this humidifier when you have used indoor smoke type insect repellents or in places with oily residues, burning incense, or chemical fumes.
Do not use the humidifier near gas appliances, heating devices or fireplaces.
Always unplug the humidifier after use and before you clean it.
Do not fill water from the air outlets on top of the humidifier.
Place the humidifier properly to prevent children from knocking it over.
When the humidifier is not used for a long time, bacteria and mold may grow on the filters. Check the filters before you start using the humidifier again. If the filter is very dirty with dark spots, replace it (see chapter `Replacing the humidification filter’).
Do not wash the filter in a washing machine or dish washer, otherwise the filter will be deformed.
The humidifier is only intended for household use under normal operating conditions.
Clean the water tank and humidification filter every week to keep it clean.
Only fill the water tank with cold tap water. Do not use ground water or hot water.
Do not put any substance other than water in the water tank. Do not add fragrance or chemical substance into the water. Use only water (tap, purified, mineral, any sort of potable water).
If you do not use the humidifier for a long time, clean the water tank and dry the humidification filter.
If you need to move the humidifier, disconnect the humidifier from the power supply first. Then empty the water tank, and carry the humidifier horizontally.
Unplug the appliance during filling and cleaning.
The composite and quantity of solution to be used, with a warning against excessive use of salt, if applicable.
Filling, cleaning and descaling, if applicable.
Risk of scalding by steam.
Advice that the electrode- type appliances are not to be operated from a D.C supply.

Your humidifier

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. The Philips humidifier brings fresh, humidified air to your house for the health of your family. It offers you advanced evaporation system with NanoCloud technology, using a special humidification filter which adds H2O molecules to the dry air, and produces healthy humid air without formation of water mist. Its humidification filter retains bacteria, calcium and other particles from the water. It delivers only pure humidified air in your home. No more dry air in the winter season or from the air conditioning. Read this user manual carefully before you install and use the humidifier. Save it for future reference.

What’s in the box

Check and identify the contents of your package (fig a):

A Upper unit
B Humidification filter (FY2401)
C Filter support
D Float
E Water tank
F User manual
G Warranty

Getting started

Prepare for humidification

Hold by both sides of the upper unit and lift it up (fig b).
Remove the packaging material of the new humidification filter (fig c).
Note · In order to get the optimal humidification result, soak the filter in water for 30 minutes before use.
Assemble the new humidification filter around the filter support (fig d).
Put the filter and the filter support back into the water tank (fig e).
Fill the water tank with cold tap water until water reaches the maximum water level indication (fig f).
Place the upper unit back onto the water tank (fig g).

Using the humidifier

Switch the humidifier on and off

Put the plug in the wall socket.
Turn the control knob to low speed or high speed (fig h).
» The speed light and the humidifier are on (fig i).
Turn the control knob to OFF.
» The speed light is off.
» The humidifier is off.
Note · The humidifier releases very fine invisible mist, so it is normal that you cannot see the mist.

Water level

When there is not enough water in the water tank, the speed light will be off and the humidifier stops working. The control knob stays at the chosen speed. When you refill water, the humidifier will resume work at the chosen speed.
Note
· It is normal to find some water left in the tank.

Refill water

Water level can be observed through the transparent water tank window.

Switch off the humidifier and unplug it (fig j).
Hold by both sides of the upper unit and lift it up (fig b).
You can observe the water level through the transparent water tank window. Fill the water tank with cold tap water until the water reaches the maximum water indication level (fig f).
Note
- When filling water, do not exceed the maximum water level, or water might leak from the drain hole and air inlets.
- Do not shake the water tank when moving it, or water might leak from the drain hole and air inlets.
- Do not fill water through the air outlets on top of the humidifier.
Place the upper unit back onto the water tank (fig g).

Cleaning your humidifier

Note

Always unplug the humidifier before you clean it.
When pouring water from the water tank, make sure to pour water from the opposite side of the drain hole and air inlets.
Never use abrasive, aggressive, or flammable cleaning agents such as bleach or alcohol to clean any part of the humidifier.
It is normal to have dust inside upper unit of the appliance after using it for a while. User cannot clean it by himself. Please contact local service center for support.

Clean the body of the humidifier

Regularly clean the inside and outside of the humidifier to prevent dust from collecting.

Wipe away dust with a soft dry cloth from the body of the humidifier.
Clean the air inlet and the air outlet with a soft dry cloth.

Clean the water tank

Clean the water tank every week to keep it hygienic.

Take out the humidification filter and the filter support.
Fill the water tank for 1/3 with water.
Add some mild washing-up liquid to the water in the water tank.
Clean the inside of the water tank with a soft clean cloth.
Empty the water tank into a sink.
Put the humidification filter and the filter support back into the water tank.

Cleaning the humidification filter

Clean the humidification filter every week to keep it hygienic.

Switch off the humidifier and unplug it (fig j).
Hold by both sides of the upper unit and lift it up (fig b).
Take out the humidification filter and the filter support from the water tank (fig k).
Remove the humidification filter from the filter support (fig l).
Soak the humidification filter in cleansing agent (e.g diluted citric acid solution) for one hour (fig. m).
Note
· Please use mid or acid cleanser (24g citric acid with 4L water).
Rinse the humidification filter under a slowly running tap (fig n).
Let excess water drip off the humidification filter.
Assemble the humidification filter round the filter support (fig d).
Put the humidification filter and the filter support back into the water tank (fig e).
Place the upper unit back onto the water tank (fig g).
Note
· Do not squeeze or wring the filter. This might damage the filter and impact humidification performance.
· Do not dry the filter under direct sunlight, unless it is assembled back onto the filter support

Replacing the humidification filter

Replace the humidification filter every 6 months for optimal performance. If the filter is in good condition, you could use it for a longer period of time. Make sure to replace the humidification filter at least once a year.

Note
· Use only Philips original humidification filter FY2401.

Tip
· Register your product at www.philips.com for further information on how to replace your filter.

Switch off the humidifier and unplug it (fig j).
Hold by both sides of the upper unit and lift it up (fig b).
Take out the humidification filter and the filter support from the water tank (fig k).
Remove the humidification filter from the filter support. Discard the used filter (fig o).
Remove the packaging material of the new humidification filter (fig c).
Assemble the new humidification filter around the filter support (fig d).
Put the filter and the filter support back into the water tank (fig e).
Place the upper unit back onto the water tank (fig g).

Tip
· You can easily find more information about how to replace the filter in our web page or by calling our Consumer Care Center.

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the humidifier. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.

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 will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet).

Notices

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

Compliance with EMF
Koninklijke Philips Electronics 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.

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.

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