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Contents
1 Important 2
Safety 2
2 Your air purier 5
Product overview (g.a) 5
Controls overview (g.b) 5
3 Getting started 5
Installing lters 5
Wi-Fi setup 6
4 Using the appliance 7
Understanding the air
quality light 7
Switching on and o 7
Changing the Auto mode
setting 7
Changing the fan speed 8
Setting the timer 8
Setting the child lock 8
Using the light on/o function 9
Switching the display mode 9
5 Cleaning 9
Cleaning schedule 9
Cleaning the body of the
appliance 9
Cleaning the air quality
sensor 10
Cleaning the pre-lter 10
6 Replacing the lter 11
Understanding the healthy
air protect lock 11
Replacing the lters 11
Filter type change 12
7 Troubleshooting 13
8 Guarantee and service 16
Order parts or accessories 16
9 Notices 16
Electromagnetic elds (EMF) 16
Recycling 17
Software 17
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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.
• Standard WiFi interface
based on 802.11b/g/n at
2.4 GHz with a maximum
output power of 31.62 mW
EIRP.
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.

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• 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 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.

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3 Getting started
Installing lters
Note
• 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.
1 Pull the bottom part of the front
panel to remove it from the
appliance (fig.c).
2 Press the two clips down and pull
the pre-filter towards you (fig.d).
3 Remove all filters (fig.e).
4 Remove all packaging materials of
the air purification filters (fig.f).
5 Put the unpacked air purification
filters back into the appliance
(fig.g).
6 Put the pre-filter back into the
appliance (fig.h).
Note
• Make sure that the side with the two
clips is pointing towards you, and that
all hooks of the pre-filter are properly
attached to the purifier.
7 To reattach the front panel, mount
the panel onto the top of the
appliance first (1). Then, gently push
the panel against the body of the
appliance (2) (fig.i).
8 Wash your hands thoroughly after
installing filters.
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.
Product overview (g.a)
AControl panel
BAir quality light
CAir quality sensors
DNanoProtect Pro S3 filter (FY3137)*
EPre-filter
FFront panel
Controls overview (g.b)
GOn/Off button
HLight on/off button
IAuto mode button
JDisplay screen
KFan speed button
LTimer button
MReset/Child lock button

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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 “Setting up the Wi-Fi
connection when the network has
changed” on page 6.
• If you want to connect more than one
air purifier to your smart device, you
have to do this successively. Complete
the set up of one air purifier before you
turn on the other air purifier.
• Make sure that the distance between
your mobile device 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/purifier-compatibility
for the latest update of supported
operating systems and devices.
Setting up the Wi-Fi connection
when the network has changed
Note
• This applies when the default network
to which your purifier is connected 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.
Wi-Fi setup
Setting up the Wi-Fi connection
for the rst time
1 Download and install the 'Air
Matters' app from the App Store or
Google Play.
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 mobile device
is successfully connected to your
Wi-Fi network.
4 Launch the 'Air Matters' app and
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 'Air Matters'
app for extensive and up-to-date
troubleshooting tips.

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Note
• After the appliance is switched off by
the on/off button , if the plug is still
in the power socket, the appliance will
operate under the previous settings
when it is switched on again.
Changing the Auto mode
setting
You can choose the Pollution mode
( ), the Allergen mode ( ) and the
Bacteria/Virus mode ( ).
Pollution mode
The specially designed pollution
mode can effectively remove airborne
pollutants such as PM2.5.
• Touch the Auto mode button to
select the Pollution mode (fig.l).
»Auto(A) and display on the
screen.
Allergen mode
The specially designed Allergen mode
can effectively remove common
allergens such as pollen and pet dander.
• Touch the Auto mode button to
select the Allergen mode (fig.m).
»Auto(A) and display on the
screen.
4 Using the
appliance
Understanding the air
quality light
PM2.5
level
Air quality
light color
Air quality
level
≤12 Blue Good
13-35 Blue-Purple Fair
36-55 Purple-Red Poor
>55 Red Very poor
The air quality light automatically goes
on when the appliance is switched on,
and lights up all colors in sequence.
In a short time the air quality sensors
select the color that corresponds to the
ambient air quality.
Switching on and o
1 Put the plug of the appliance in the
power socket.
2 Touch to switch on the
appliance (fig.j).
»The appliance operates under
the auto mode by default.
»After measuring the air quality
for a short time, the air quality
sensor automatically selects the
color of the air quality light.
»After measuring the particle
matters in the air, the
icon and the PM2.5 level are
displayed on the screen. (fig.k).
3 Touch and hold for 3 seconds to
switch off the appliance.

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Bacteria/Virus mode
The specially designed Bacteria & Virus
mode can effectively remove bacteria
& viruses such as staphylococcus albus
and H1N1.
• Touch the Auto mode button to
select the Bacteria & Virus mode
(fig.n).
»Auto(A) and display on the
screen.
Changing the fan speed
There are several fan speeds available.
You can choose the sleep mode ( ),
turbo mode( ) and speed 1, 2, or 3.
Sleep (SL)
In sleep mode, the appliance operates
quietly under speed 1. One minute into
the sleep mode, the power and light
on/off indicators are dimmed, and all
the other lights are off.
• Touch the fan speed button to
select the sleep mode ( ) (fig.o).
Manual
• Touch the fan speed button
repeatedly to select the fan speed
you need (fig.p).
Turbo (t)
In turbo mode, the appliance operates
under the highest speed.
• Touch the fan speed button to
select the turbo mode ( ) (fig.q).
Setting the timer
With the timer, you can let the
appliance operate for a set number of
hours. When the set time has elapsed,
the appliance will automatically switch
off.
• Touch the timer button
repeatedly to choose the number
of hours you want the appliance to
operate (fig.r).
»The timer is available from 1to
12 hours.
To deactivate the timer, touch the timer
button repeatedly until displays
on the screen.
Setting the child lock
1 Touch and hold the child lock
button for 3 seconds to activate
child lock (fig.s).
»displays on the screen.
»When the child lock is on,
all the other buttons are not
responsive.
2 Touch and hold the child lock
button for 3 seconds again to
deactivate child lock (fig.t).
»disappears from the screen.

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Using the light on/o
function
With the light on/off button, you can
switch on or off the air quality light,
the display screen and the function
indicators if needed.
1 Touch the light on/off button
once, the air quality light, the
display screen and the function
indicators will go off.
2 Touch the light on/off button
again, all lights will be on again.
Switching the display
mode
The air purifier has two display modes:
Indoor Allergen Index (IAI) display
and PM2.5 display mode. When in IAI
mode, the display shows a number
between 1-12 to indicate the level of
airbone allergens. In PM2.5 mode the
display shows the particulate matter 2.5
concentration in the air in µg/m3.
Note
• The air purifier operates in PM2.5
display mode by default.
1 Touch the light dimming button
for 3 seconds to switch to IAI
display mode (fig.u).
»The actual IAI level displays on
the screen.
2 Touch the light dimming button
for 3 seconds again to switch back
to PM2.5 display mode (fig.v).
»The PM2.5 level displays on the
screen.
5 Cleaning
Note
• Always unplug the appliance before
cleaning.
• 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
purification filter is not washable nor
vacuum cleanable.
Cleaning schedule
Frequency Cleaning method
When necessary
Wipe the surface
of the appliance
with a soft dry
cloth
When F0
displays on the
screen
Clean the pre-
filter
Every two
months
Clean the air
quality sensors
Cleaning the body of the
appliance
Regularly clean the inside and outside
of the appliance to prevent dust from
collecting.
1 Wipe away dust with a soft dry cloth
from the body of the appliance.
2 Clean the air outlet with a soft dry
cloth.

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Cleaning the pre-lter
Clean the pre-filter when F0 is displayed
on the screen(fig.{).
1 Pull the bottom part of the front
panel to remove it from the
appliance (fig.c).
2 Press the two clips down and pull
the pre-filter towards you (fig.d).
3 Wash the pre-filter under a running
tap. If the pre-filter is very dirty, use
a soft brush to brush away the dust
(fig.|).
4 Air dry the pre-filter.
Note
• Make sure that the pre-filter is
completely dry. If it is still wet, bacteria
may multiply in it and shorten the
lifetime of the pre-filter.
5 Put the pre-filter back into the
appliance (fig.h).
Note
• Make sure that the side with the two
clips is pointing towards you, and that
all hooks of the pre-filter are properly
attached to the purifier.
6 To reattach the front panel, mount
the panel onto the top of the
appliance first (1). Then, gently push
the panel against the body of the
appliance (2) (fig.i).
7 Touch and hold the reset button
for 3 seconds to reset the pre-filter
cleaning time (fig.}).
Cleaning the air quality
sensor
Clean the air quality sensor every
2 months for optimal functioning of the
purifier. Clean them more frequently
if you use the purifier in a dusty
environment.
Note
• When the humidity level in the
room is very high, it is possible that
condensation develops on the air
quality sensor. As a result, the air
quality light may indicate that the air
quality is bad even though it is good.
In this case you have to clean the
air quality sensor or use one of the
manual speed settings.
1 Clean the air quality sensor inlet
and outlet with a soft brush (fig.w).
2 Open the air quality sensor cover
(fig.x).
3 Clean the air quality sensor, the
dust inlet and the dust outlet with
a lightly moistened cotton swab
(fig.y).
4 Dry them with a dry cotton swab.
5 Reattach the air quality sensor
cover (fig.z).

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6 Replacing the
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).
If the filters are not replaced in 14 days,
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.
Replacing the lters
Note
• 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.
Filter alert chart
Filter alert light
status Follow this
A3 displays on the
screen
Replace
NanoProtect Pro
S3 filter (FY3137)
1 Take out the used air filters
according to the filter code
displayed on the screen. Discard
used filters (fig.~).
Note
• Do not touch the pleated filter surface,
or smell the filter as it has collected
pollutants from the air.
2 Remove all packaging material of
the new filters (fig.f).
3 Place the new filters into the
appliance (fig.g).
4 Put the plug of the appliance in the
wall outlet.
5 Touch and hold the reset button
for 3 seconds to reset the filter
lifetime counter (fig.).
Note
• Wash your hands after changing the
filters.

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Filter type change
1 Touch and for 3 seconds to
enter the filter type change mode
(fig.€).
»Code (A3) of the NanoProtect
filter Series 3 displays on the
screen.
2 Touch to select the filter code of
the new filter you will use (fig.).
3 Touch and hold for 3 seconds to
confirm the filter code of the new
filter (fig.‚).
Note
• After you have selected the filter code
of the new filter using the button,
if you do not touch any other buttons
in 10 seconds, the appliance will
automatically confirm the filter code of
the new filter.
4 "--" displays on the screen after the
new filter code is confirmed (fig.ƒ).
»If you do not have a second
filter to use in the appliance,
touch and hold for
3 seconds to confirm and exit
the filter type change mode
(fig.„).

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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.
Problem Possible solution
The appliance
does not work
even though it is
plugged in..
•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 appliance
does not work
even though it is
switched on.
•Check if the packing materials for the fitlers are removed.
•The appliance is working but the buttons are not
responsive. Check if the child lock is on.
•The filter replacement code has been on continuously but
you have not replaced the corresponding filter, and the
appliance is now locked. In this case, replace the filter and
reset the filter lifetime counter.
The airow that
comes out of
the air outlet
is signicantly
weaker than
before.
•The pre-filter is dirty. Clean the pre-filter (see chapter
"Cleaning").
The air quality
does not improve,
even though the
appliance has
been operating for
a long time.
•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 Pro S3 filter (FY3137); 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 chapter "Cleaning").
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").

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Problem Possible solution
The appliance
produces a strange
smell.
•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 air purifier produces a burnt odor, switch OFF and
unplug from the electrical outlet. Contact Consumer Care
Center in your country.
The appliance is
extra loud.
•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 sleep mode.
The appliance still
indicates that I
need to replace a
lter, but I already
did.
•Perhaps you did not reset the filter lifetime counter. Plug
in the appliance, touch to switch on the appliance, and
touch and hold the reset button for 3 seconds.
Error codes "E1",
or "E2" displays on
the screen.
•The appliance has malfunctions. Contact the Consumer
Care Center in your country.
Which App I should
download?
•Please download and install the 'Air Matters' app from the
App Store or Google Play.

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Problem 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 up-
to-date troubleshooting tips.

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9 Notices
Electromagnetic elds
(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.
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 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).

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Recycling
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.
Software
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
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Inc.
This Philips appliance and Air Matters
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/purifier-compatibility.