Philips HU2000 Series Humidifier

Important Safety Information

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

Danger

• Do not spray any flammable materials such as insecticides or fragrance around the appliance.
• Do not clean the appliance with water, any other liquid, or a (flammable) detergent to avoid electric shock and/or a fire hazard.
• 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

• Be aware that high humidity levels may encourage the growth of biological organisms in the environment.
• Do not permit the area around the humidifier to become damp or wet. If dampness occurs, turn the output of the humidifier down. If the humidifier output volume cannot be turned down, use the humidifier intermittently. Do not allow absorbent materials, such as carpeting, curtains, drapes, or tablecloths, to become damp.
• Never leave water in the reservoir when the appliance is not in use.
• Empty and clean the humidifier before storage. Clean the humidifier before next use.
• Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service center authorized by Philips, or similarly qualified persons 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 user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Do not insert your fingers or objects into the air outlet or the air inlet to prevent physical injury or malfunctioning of the appliance.
• Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the appliance through the air outlet.
• 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 in wet surroundings or in surroundings with high ambient temperatures, such as the bathroom, toilet, or kitchen, or in a room with major temperature changes.
• Always unplug the appliance when you want to move, clean, fill the water, replace the filter or carry out maintenance.
• Do not wash the filter in a washing machine or dish washer, otherwise the filter will be deformed.
• When the appliance is not used for a long time, bacteria and mold may grow on the filter. Clean the water tank and dry the humidification filter. Check the filter before you start using the appliance again. If the filter is very dirty with dark spots, replace it.

Caution

• The appliance is only intended for household use under normal operating conditions.
• Always place and use the appliance on a dry, stable, flat and horizontal surface.
• Do not block the air inlet and outlet.
• Do not place anything on top of the appliance and do not sit or stand on the appliance.
• Only use the original Philips filter specially intended for this appliance. Do not use any other filter.
• Do not fill water from the air outlets on top of the appliance.
• 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).
• Avoid knocking against the appliance (the air inlet and outlet in particular) with hard objects.
• Do not use the appliance near gas appliances, heating devices or fireplaces.
• Do not place the appliance directly below an air conditioner to prevent condensation from dripping onto the appliance.