Philips AC1711 Air Purifier

1 Important

Safety

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

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.
• 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

• 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

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.

2 Your air purifier

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Product overview

The air purifier consists of the following parts:

• Control panel: The top section with controls and indicators.
• Air outlet: The top grille where purified air is released.
• Particle sensor: Located on the side, detects airborne particles.
• NanoProtect filter (FY1700/30): The main filter for purifying air.
• Back cover: The removable panel at the rear of the appliance.
• Plug adaptor (KA3601A-2401500EU): Connects the appliance to the power source. Please use only the provided plug adaptor.

Controls overview

The control panel features buttons and a display for operating the air purifier.

Control buttons

• Light on/off button: Controls the panel lighting.
• Mode switch button: Cycles through different operating modes.
• Power on/off button: Turns the appliance on or off.

Display panel indicators

3 Getting started

Installing the filter

Remove all packaging of the filter before first use. Ensure the air purifier is unplugged from the electrical outlet before installing the filter.

1. Pull the back cover and remove it from the appliance.
2. Pull the filter from the appliance.
3. Remove all packaging materials from the air purification filter.
4. Put the filter back into the appliance.
5. Reattach the back cover.

Connecting power

Note: Risk of electric shock! When unplugging 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.

4 Using the air purifier

Understanding the air quality light

The air quality light indicates the current air quality. It turns on when the purifier is switched on and cycles through colors. After about 30 seconds, the particle sensor selects the color corresponding to the surrounding air quality.

The color is determined by the highest index among PM2.5 and IAI readings.

PM2.5

AeraSense technology accurately detects and responds to particle changes, providing real-time PM2.5 feedback. PM2.5 refers to airborne particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers, common sources include tobacco smoke, cooking, and burning candles. Airborne bacteria, mold spores, and pet allergens also fall under PM2.5.

IAI (Indoor Allergen Index)

The professional-grade AeraSense sensor detects indoor allergens with numerical feedback from 1 to 12, indicating the potential risk level. 1 signifies the best air quality.

Turning on and off

Note:

• 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 power socket.

2. Touch the [Power button] to switch on the air purifier. The appliance will beep. The screen will display "---" during warming up, then show the PM2.5/IAI level after measurement. The air purifier will operate in Auto mode with IAI displayed.

3. Touch and hold the [Power button] for 3 seconds to switch off the air purifier.

Note: If the air purifier remains connected to the electrical outlet after turning OFF, it 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 switch button].

• Auto mode (?️): The air purifier automatically adjusts the fan speed in accordance with the ambient air quality.
• Manual speed (?️ & ?️): In manual mode, the air purifier operates on speed 1 or speed 2.
• Turbo mode (?️): The air purifier operates at the highest speed.
• Sleep mode (?): 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 on/off button] for 3 seconds to switch the display indicator between IAI and PM2.5.

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. If there is no further operation, all lights will be off or dim again to match the ambient light.

You can touch the [Light on/off 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 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.
• Never use any liquids (including water) to clean the filter.
• Do not attempt to clean the particle sensor with a vacuum cleaner.

Cleaning schedule

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 poorer air quality even though the air quality is actually good. If this occurs, clean the particle sensor.

Steps to clean the particle sensor:

1. Switch off the air purifier and unplug from the power socket.
2. Open the air quality sensor cover.
3. Clean the particle sensor with a damp cotton swab.
4. Dry all parts thoroughly with a dry cotton swab.
5. Close the air quality sensor.

Cleaning the surface of the filter

When the [Filter cleaning alert] displays on the screen, clean the surface of the filter with a vacuum cleaner.

Steps to clean the filter surface:

1. Switch off the air purifier and unplug from the power socket.
2. Pull the back cover and remove it from the appliance.
3. Pull the filter from the appliance.
4. Clean the surface of the filter with a vacuum cleaner.
5. Put the filter back into the appliance.
6. Reattach the back cover.

Replacing the filter

Understanding the healthy protection lock

This air purifier is equipped with a filter replacement indicator. When the filter needs replacement, the filter replacement alert 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.

When the [Filter replacement alert] lights up, replace the NanoProtect filter (FY1700/30).

Steps to replace the filter:

1. Switch off the air purifier and unplug from the power socket.
2. Pull the back cover and remove it from the appliance.
3. Pull the filter from the appliance.
4. Remove all packaging materials of the new filter.
5. Put the new filter into the appliance.
6. Reattach the back cover.
7. Put the plug of the air purifier in the power socket.
8. Touch the [Power button] to switch on the appliance.
9. Touch and hold the [Power button] and [Mode switch button] for 3 seconds to reset the filter lifetime counter.
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 the filter replacement alert displays on the screen. After replacing a filter, you need to reset the filter lifetime counter manually.

Steps to reset the filter lifetime counter:

1. Touch the [Power button] for 3 seconds to turn off the appliance and unplug from the power socket.
2. Put the power plug in the power socket.
3. Within 15 seconds after power on, touch and hold the [Power button] and [Mode switch button] for 3 seconds to reset the filter lifetime counter.

6 Storage

1. Turn off the air purifier and unplug from the power socket.
2. Clean the air purifier, particle sensor, and the surface of the filter (see chapter "Cleaning and maintenance").
3. Let all parts air dry thoroughly before storing.
4. Wrap the filter in airtight plastic bags.
5. Store the air purifier and filter in a cool, dry location.
6. 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.

8 Guarantee and service

If you need information or 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 need 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 parts, please contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country (you can find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet).