Philips AC1715 Air Purifier User Manual
1 Important
Safety
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance, and save it for future reference. To ensure the best performance, please ensure your purifier is upgraded to the latest version. You can do this upgrade via the Clean Home+ app.
Danger
- Do not clean the appliance with water, any other liquid, or a (flammable) detergent, nor let them enter the appliance, 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.
- Only use the approved adaptor provided with the appliance.
- 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.
- Children 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.
Caution
- Standard WiFi interface based on 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz with a maximum output power of 31.62 mW EIRP.
- 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 filters specially intended for this appliance. Do not use any other filters.
- Combustion of the filter may cause irreversible 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.
- 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 when you want to move, clean appliance, replace the filter or carry out other maintenance.
- 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 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.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
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.
2 Your air purifier
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Product overview
The product overview shows the main components of the air purifier: Control panel, Air outlet, Particle sensor, NanoProtect filter (FY1700/30), Back cover, and Plug adaptor (KA3601A-2401500EU). The text '*Please use only the plug adaptor provided' is also present.
Controls overview
Control buttons
- Light on/off button [light button]
- Mode switch button [mode button]
- Power on/off button [power button]
Display panel
| Icon | Description |
|---|---|
| [Wi-Fi icon] | Wi-Fi indicator |
| [speed icon] | Speed 1 |
| [turbo icon] | Turbo mode |
| [PM2.5 icon] | PM2.5 display |
| [filter cleaning alert icon] | Filter cleaning alert |
| [auto mode icon] | Auto mode |
| [speed icon] | Speed 2 |
| [sleep icon] | Sleep mode |
| [IAI icon] | Indoor Allergen Index display |
| [filter replacement alert icon] | Filter replacement alert |
3 Getting started
Installing the filter
Remove all packaging of the filter before first use. Note: Make sure the air purifier is unplugged from the electrical outlet before installing the filter.
Step 1: Pull the back cover and remove it from the appliance. Step 2: Pull the filter from the appliance. Step 3: Remove all packaging materials of the air purification filter. Step 4: Put the filter back into the appliance. Step 5: Reattach the back cover.
Understanding Wi-Fi indicator
| Wi-Fi icon status | Wi-Fi connection status |
|---|---|
| Blink in orange | Connecting to the smartphone |
| Stable in orange | Connected to the smartphone |
| Blink in white | Connecting to the server |
| Stable in white | Connected to the server |
| Off | Wi-Fi function disabled |
Connecting power
Note: Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord.
Connect the power adapter to: First, the power socket on the appliance. Then, the wall outlet.
An illustration shows the power adapter being plugged into the appliance and then into a wall outlet.
Wi-Fi connection
Setting up the Wi-Fi connection for the first time
- Download and install the Philips “Clean Home+" app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Put the plug of the air purifier in the power socket and touch the [power button] to turn on the air purifier. The [Wi-Fi icon] indicator blinks orange for the first time.
- Make sure that your smartphone or tablet is successfully connected to your Wi-Fi network.
- 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.
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, see Chapter "Reset the Wi-Fi connection" on page 8.
- If you want to connect more than one air purifier 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 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:
- Reset the Wi-Fi connection when your default network has changed.
- Put the plug of the air purifier in the power socket and touch the [power button] to turn on the air purifier.
- Touch and hold the [mode button] for 3 seconds until you hear a beep. The air purifier goes to pairing mode. The [Wi-Fi icon] indicator blinks orange.
- Follow the steps 3-4 in "Setting up the Wi-Fi connection for the first time" section.
4 Using the air purifier
Understanding the air quality light
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 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 index among PM2.5 and IAI readings.
Air quality light color and Air quality level
| Air quality light color | Air quality level |
|---|---|
| Blue | Good |
| Blue-purple | Fair |
| Purple-red | Poor |
| Red | Very 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 fine 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 level | Air quality light color |
|---|---|
| ≤12 | Blue |
| 13-35 | Blue-purple |
| 36-55 | Purple-red |
| >55 | Red |
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.
| IAI level | Air quality light color |
|---|---|
| 1-3 | Blue |
| 4-6 | Blue-purple |
| 7-9 | Purple-red |
| 10-12 | Red |
Turning on and off
Note:
- For optimum purification performance, close doors and windows.
- Keep curtains away from the air inlet or air outlet.
- Put the plug of the air purifier in the power socket.
- Touch the [power button] to switch on the air purifier. The air purifier beeps. The "---" displays on the screen during warming up. Then the air purifier shows the PM2.5/IAI level after measuring the air quality. The air purifier operates in the auto mode with IAI displayed on the screen.
- Touch and hold the [power 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.
Changing the mode setting
You can choose Auto mode, Speed 1, Speed 2, Turbo mode or Sleep mode by touching the [mode button].
Auto mode ([auto mode icon]): The air purifier automatically adjusts the fan speed in accordance with the ambient air quality.
Manual speed ([speed icon] & [speed icon]): In manual mode, the air purifier operates on speed 1 or speed 2.
Turbo mode ([turbo icon]): The air purifier operates on the highest speed.
Sleep mode ([sleep icon]): The air purifier operates quietly at a low speed. After 3 seconds, the screen lights off.
Switching the display indicator
Note:
The appliance displays PM2.5 level by default.
Touch and hold the [light button] for 3 seconds to switch display indicator among IAI / PM2.5.
Diagram shows touching the [light button] for 3 seconds to switch between PM2.5 and IAI displays.
Using the light on/off function
With the light sensor, the control panel can automatically turn on, turn off or dim according to the ambient light. The control panel will be off 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 off or dim again to match with the ambient light.
You can touch the [light button] manually to turn off all lights and the control panel. Touch any button to wake up all lights.
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 flammable cleaning agents such as bleach or alcohol to clean any part of the appliance.
- Never use any liquids (including water) to clean the filter.
- Do not attempt to clean the particle sensor with a vacuum cleaner.
Cleaning schedule
| Frequency | Cleaning method |
|---|---|
| When necessary | Wipe the plastic part of the appliance with a soft, dry cloth. Clean the air outlet cover. |
| Every two months | Clean the particle sensor with a dry cotton swab. |
| The [filter cleaning alert icon] displays on the screen. | Clean the surface of the filter with a vacuum cleaner. |
Cleaning the body of the air purifier
Regularly clean the inside and outside of the air purifier to prevent dust from collecting. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean both the interior and exterior of the air purifier and the air outlet.
Cleaning the particle sensor
Clean the particle sensor every 2 months for optimal functioning of the appliance. 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 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.
Step 1: Switch off the air purifier and unplug from the power socket. Step 2: Open the air quality sensor cover. Step 3: Clean the particle sensor with a damp cotton swab. Step 4: Dry all parts thoroughly with a dry cotton swab. Step 5: Close the air quality sensor.
Cleaning the surface of the filter
| Filter alert light status | Action |
|---|---|
| The filter cleaning alert [filter cleaning alert icon] displays on the screen. | Clean the surface of the filter with a vacuum cleaner. |
Step 1: Switch off the air purifier and unplug from the power socket. Step 2: Pull the back cover and remove it from the appliance. Step 3: Pull the filter from the appliance. Step 4: Clean the surface of the filter with a vacuum cleaner. Step 5: Put the filter back into the appliance. Step 6: Reattach the back cover.
Replacing the filter
Understanding the healthy protection 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 filter need to be replaced, the filter replacement alert [filter replacement alert icon] lights up red. If the filter is not replaced in time, the air purifier will stop operating and automatically lock to protect the air quality in the room. Replace the filter as soon as possible.
Replacing the filter
Note:
- The filter is not washable or reusable.
- Always turn off the air purifier and unplug from the electrical outlet before replacing the filters.
| Filter alert light status | Action |
|---|---|
| The filter replacement alert [filter replacement alert icon] lights up | Replace the NanoProtect filter (FY1700/30) |
Step 1: Switch off the air purifier and unplug from the power socket. Step 2: Pull the back cover and remove it from the appliance. Step 3: Pull the filter from the appliance. Step 4: Remove all packaging materials of the new filter. Step 5: Put the new filter into the appliance. Step 6: Reattach the back cover. Step 7: Put the plug of the air purifier in the power socket. Step 8: Touch the [power button] to switch on the appliance. Step 9: Touch and hold the [light button] and [mode button] for 3 seconds to reset the filter lifetime counter. Step 10: Wash your hands thoroughly after replacing the filter.
Note:
Do not smell the filter as it has collected pollutants from the air.
Filter reset
You can replace the filter even before filter replacement alert ([filter replacement alert icon]) displays on the screen. After replacing a filter, you need to reset the filter lifetime counter manually.
Step 1: Touch the [power button] for 3 seconds to turn off the appliance and unplug from power socket. Step 2: Put the power plug in the power socket. Step 3: Within 15 seconds after power on, touch and hold the [light button] and [mode button] for 3 seconds to reset the filter lifetime counter.
6 Storage
- Turn off the air purifier and unplug from the power socket.
- Clean the air purifier, particle sensor and the surface of the filter (see chapter "Cleaning and maintenance").
- Let all parts air dry thoroughly before storing.
- Wrap the filter in air tight plastic bags.
- Store the air purifier, filter in a cool, dry location.
- Always thoroughly wash hands after handling the filter.
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 properly. | The filter replacement alert [filter replacement alert icon] 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 long touch the [light button] and [mode button] to reset the filter lifetime counter. |
| The airflow that comes out of the air outlet is significantly weaker than before. | The surface of the filter is dirty. Clean the surface of the filter (see the chapter “Cleaning and maintenance”). |
| The air quality does not improve, even though the appliance has been operating for a long time. | Check if the packing material is removed from the filter. The filter has not been placed in the appliance. Make sure that the filter (FY1700/30) 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 purification performance, please close the doors and windows when operating the air purifier. There are indoor pollution resources. For instances, smoking, cooking, incense, perfume or alcohol. Filter reaches the end of life. Replace the filter with a new one. |
| The color of the air quality light always stays the same. | The particle sensor is dirty. Clean the particle sensor (see the chapter "Cleaning and maintenance"). |
| The appliance produces a strange smell. | 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 even if removing filters, 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. |
| The appliance is extra loud. | 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 there is abnormal sound, contact the Consumer Care Center in your country. If anything drops into air outlet, it may also cause abnormal loud sound. Immediate turn off appliance, turn appliance upside down, to get foreign objectives out of appliance. |
| The appliance still indicates that I need to replace a filter, but I already did. | Perhaps you did not reset the filter lifetime counter. Switch on the appliance. Then touch and hold the [light button] and [mode button] for 3 seconds. |
| Error code "E1" displays on the screen. | The motor has malfunctions. Contact the Consumer Care Center in your country. |
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 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).
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