Philips AP2266 User manual

AP2266
User manual

10 Notices 21
Electromagnetic elds (EMF) 21
Recycling 22
Contents
1 Important 4
2 Your air purier 7
Product overview 7
Controls overview 8
3 Getting started 9
Installing the lter 9
4 Using the air purier 10
Understanding the air quality
light 10
Turning on and o 10
Changing the fan speed 11
Daylight sensor 12
Night sensing mode 12
Using the lock function 13
5 Cleaning 14
Cleaning the body of the air
purier 14
Cleaning the air quality sensor 14
Cleaning the pre-lter 15
6 Replacing the lter 17
Filter replacement indicator 17
Replacing the lter 17
7 Storage 18
8 Troubleshooting 19
9 Guarantee and service 21
Order parts or accessories 21
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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.
• Make sure that foreign
objects do not fall into the
appliance through the air
outlet.
1 Important
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
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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.
• Do not insert your fingers
or objects into the air
outlet or the air inlet to
prevent physical injury
or malfunctioning of the
appliance.
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
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• 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 wash your hands
thoroughly after changing
or cleaning a filter.
• 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 use under
normal operating
conditions.
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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.
Product overview
AControl panel
BAir quality light
CAir outlet
DAir quality sensor
EProfessional NanoProtect filter
series 2000B (AP2026)
FPre-filter
GAir inlet
HFront panel
EF
G
H
A
B
D
C
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Controls overview
IOn/Off button
JHealthy sleep mode button
KDisplay screen
LFan speed button
MLock button
I J K L M
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3 Remove the filter.
4 Remove all packaging materials
from the filter.
5 Place the filter (AP2026) into the air
purifier.
3 Getting started
Installing the lter
Note
• Make sure the air purifier is unplugged
from the electrical outlet before
installing the filter.
• 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 air
purifier.
2 Press the two clips down (1) and
pull the pre-filter towards you (2).
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4 Using the air
purifier
Understanding the air
quality light
Air quality light
color
Air quality level
Blue Good
Blue-violet Fair
Red-purple Poor
Red Very poor
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.
Turning on and o
Note
• 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.
6 Attach the pre-filter back into the
air purifier.
Note
• Make sure the side with the clip is
pointing towards you, and that all
hooks of the pre-filter are properly
attached to the purifier.
7 Reattach the front panel by
pressing the top part of the panel
onto the top of the air purifier (1).
Then, gently push the panel against
the body of the air purifier (2).
8 Wash your hands thoroughly after
installing filters.
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Changing the fan speed
There are several fan speeds available.
You can choose the auto mode, speed
1, 2, 3 or turbo mode (t).
Auto(A)
• Touch the fan speed button
repeatedly to select the auto mode.
Allergen mode
The specially designed allergen
mode can effectively reduce common
allergens such as pollen and pet
dander.
• Touch the fan speed button to
select the Allergen mode.
»Auto (A) and display on the
screen.
2 Touch to switch on the air purifier.
»The air purifier beeps.
»The air purifier operates under
the auto mode by default.
»After measuring the air
quality for approximately 30
seconds, the air quality sensor
automatically selects the
appropriate air quality light
color.
3 Touch and hold 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.
• If the air purifier accidentally shuts off
during running, it restarts automatically
and operates under previous settings
when the power supply is resumed.
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Daylight sensor
With the daylight sensor, the air purifier
can work according to the ambient light
10 seconds later after the ambient light
dimmed, all the lights on the control
panel will be go off slowly. During
this period, you can touch any of the
buttons, all lights will be on again. If you
don't perform other operations within 10
seconds, all lights will go off again.
If the ambient light becomes bright and
lasts for at least 10 seconds, all light will
be on.
Night sensing mode
You can activate the night sensing
mode in two ways.
Activating the night sensing
mode manually
• Before you go to sleep, touch
manually to activate the night
sensing mode.
»If the air quality light is blue,
the air purifier directly goes to
the night sensing mode. The
air purifier operates quietely
and the air quality light will be
dimmed.
Manual
• Touch the fan speed button
repeatedly to select the fan speed
you need.
Turbo (t)
In turbo mode, the air purifier operates
on the highest speed.
• Touch the fan speed button to
select the turbo mode (t).
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Using the lock function
1 Touch and hold the lock button
for 3 seconds to activate lock
function.
»The lock icon displays on the
screen.
»When the lock is on, all
the other buttons are not
responsive, only icon blinks.
2 Touch and hold the lock button
for 3 seconds again to deactivate
lock function.
»The lock icon disapears from
the screen.
Note
• The lock function is automatically
unlocked when the pre-filter cleaning
code or the filter replacement code
displays on the screen.
»If the air quality light is not blue,
the air purifier operates under
turbo mode for a maximum of
10 minutes, the air quality light
blinks slow during this time, and
then goes to the night sensing
mode.
Auto activating the night
sensing mode
• If the air purifier operates in auto
mode or allergen mode, when the
daylight sensor detects the lights
in your room are turned off, the air
purifier goes to the night sensing
mode automatically.
Note
• The daylight sensor detects the lights
in your room after 11 hours in the night
sensing mode.
• If the lights in your room are turned
on, the air purifier will quit the night
sensing mode and operate under the
previous mode. The air quality light
and the display will be on again.
• To exit the night sensing mode
manually, touch or button.
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Cleaning the air quality
sensor
Clean the air quality sensor every
2 months for optimal functioning of the
purifier.
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.
1 Switch off the air purifier and
unplug from the wall outlet.
2 Clean the air quality sensor inlet
and outlet with a soft brush.
5 Cleaning
Note
• Always turn the air purifier off and
unplug the air purifier from the
electrical outlet before cleaning.
• Never immerse the air purifier 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 air purifier.
• Only the pre-filter is washable. The air
filter is not washable.
• Do not attempt to clean the filters or
air quality sensor with a vacuum.
Cleaning the body of the
air purier
Regularly clean the inside and outside
of the air purifier to prevent dust from
collecting.
1 Use a soft, dry cloth to clean both
the interior and exterior of the air
purifier (Especially for the front
cover).
2 The air outlet can also be cleaned
with a dry, soft cloth.
3 Detach the front cover from the air
purifier, wash the front cover under
running tap water, and then air dry
it.
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Cleaning the pre-lter
Clean the pre-filter when F0 is displayed
on the screen.
1 Switch off the air purifier and
unplug from the wall outlet.
2 Pull the bottom part of the front
panel to remove it from the air
purifier.
3 Press the two clips down (1) and
pull the pre-filter towards you (2).
3 Remove 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.
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Note
• Make sure the side with the two clips
is pointing towards you, and that all
hooks of the pre-filter are properly
attached to the air purifier.
7 To reattach the front panel, press
the top part of the panel onto the
top of the air purifier (1). Then,
gently push the panel against the
body of the air purifier (2).
8 Put the plug of the air purifier in the
wall outlet.
9 Touch and hold the for 3 seconds
to reset the pre-filter cleaning time.
3s
10 Wash your hands thoroughly after
installing filters.
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.
5 Allow the pre-filter to air dry
thoroughly before placing back in
the air purifier.
Note
• To optimize the lifetime of the pre-
filter, make sure it dries completely
after cleaning.
• Wash your hands after handling the
filter.
6 Put the pre-filter back into the air
purifier.
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2 Take out the used air filter according
to the filter alert light status
displayed on the screen. Discard
used filter.
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 from
the new filter.
4 Place the new filter into the air
purifier.
6 Replacing the
filter
Filter replacement
indicator
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.
If the filters are not replaced in 14 days,
the air purifier will stop operating and
automatically lock.
Replacing the lter
Note
• The air filter is not washable or
reusable.
• Always turn off the air purifier and
unplug from the electrical outlet
before replacing the filter.
• Do not clean the filter with a vacuum.
Replace the filter when A3 is displayed
on the screen.
1 Turn off the air purifier and unplug
from the wall outlet.
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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 dry thoroughly before
storing.
4 Wrap the filter and pre-filter
separately in air tight plastic bags.
5 Store the air purifier, the filter and
pre-filter in a cool, dry location.
6 Always thoroughly wash hands
after handling filters.
5 Put the plug of the air purifier in the
wall outlet.
6 Touch and hold the for 3 seconds
to reset the filter lifetime counter.
3s
7 Wash your hands after changing a
filter.
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8 Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the air
purifier. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit
www.philips.com/support or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.
Problem Possible solution
The air purier
cannot be
switched on.
• Make sure the front cover is properly attached to the air
purifier.
The air purier
does not work
even though it is
plugged in to the
wall outlet and
switched on.
• The timer is set to a specific time interval. Reset or turn off
the timer.
• Try a different electrical outlet or check the wall switch.
• The filter alert status is displaying the filter code. Replace
the corresponding filter and reset the filter lifetime counter
(see chapter "Replacing the filter").
• If the problem persists, contact the Consumer Care Center
in your country.
The air purier
does not work
even though it is
switched on.
• The filter replacement indicator has been on continuously
but you have not replaced the corresponding filter, and the
air purifier is now locked. In this case, replace the filter and
reset the filter lifetime counter.
The air purier
accidentally
powers o.
• The air purifier restarts automatically and goes to the
previous mode when the power resumes.
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 air
purier has been
operating for a
long time.
• One of the filters has not been placed in the air purifier or
the filter is not placed properly. Make sure that all filters
are properly installed in the following order, starting with
the innermost filter: 1) Professional NanoProtect filter series
2000B (AP2026); 2) pre-filter.
• The air quality sensor is wet. Make sure that the air quality
sensor is clean and dry (see chapter "Cleaning").
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Problem Possible solution
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").
The air purier
produces a
unpleasant smell.
• The first few times you use the air purifier, it may produce
a plastic smell. This is normal. The air purifier may also
produce an unpleasant smell when the filter is dirty. In this
case, clean or replace the appropriate filter.
• If the air purifier produces a burnt odor, switch OFF and
unplug from the electrical outlet. Contact the Consumer
Care Center in your country.
The air purier is
loud.
• If the air purifier is too loud, change the fan speed to a
lower fan speed level. When using the air purifier in a
bedroom at night, choose the night sensing mode or
change the fan speed to a lower level.
The air purier 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 air purifier, touch to switch on the air purifier, and
touch and hold the for 3 seconds.
Error codes "E1",
"E2", "E3" or "E4"
displays on the
screen.
• The air purifier has malfunctions. Contact the Consumer
Care Center in your country.
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