User manual PHILIPS HR4342

[. . . ] â· Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid. â· Do not use the appliance outside or in a humid environment. â· The appliance influences the air circulation in the room in which it is used. It is recommended not to use the appliance next to an open fire. [. . . ] â· Stick the white sticker that comes 8 with the granules onto one of the filters (fig. 8) and write the date on which you replaced the carbon granules on it. â· For a continuous supply of fresh, clean air in your room, run the appliance continuously at low (1) or normal (2) speed. â· For quick air cleaning, set the speed control (G) to the turbo setting and switch to speed 1 or 2 after approximately 30 minutes. â· Check regularly if the filters need to be cleaned and/or replaced, particularly if the appliance starts to produce more noise. If necessary, clean the prefilter and/or replace the HEPA filter and the active carbon. Opening the air cleaner Note that the front of the air cleaner has been provided with an automatic safety lock which makes it impossible for you to open the appliance while it is running. The automatic safety lock also ensures that you cannot switch the appliance on when the front has been removed. Excess cord can be stored at the back (K) of the appliance (fig. When you are using a heating device: position the air cleaner in such a way that the airflow caused by the appliance coincides with the convective airflow of the heating device. You should therefore place the air cleaner next to the radiator or other heating appliance (fig. This is advisable if the room is very big and/or has an irregular shape. In this case it is best to put both appliances against the same wall, yet as far removed from each other as possible. â· For proper cleaning of the air in a room, we advise you to use one HR 4342 air cleaner for 5 - Remove the front of the appliance by pulling it towards you on one side (fig. Cleaning the prefilter Clean the prefilter at least once every two months and more often if the appliance becomes noisier and if it is used in a room in which people smoke. - To check if the HEPA filter needs to be replaced, compare the colour of the HEPA filter with the shades on the HEPA filter replacement indicator (F) (fig. - New HEPA filters are available from your retailer under number HR 4940. Checking/replacing the active carbon Check if the carbon granules need to be replaced by checking the date on the white sticker (fig. [. . . ] - Place the filter upside down onto the new container of carbon granules and snap the corners onto each other (fig. To prevent damage to the appliance due to overheating and to limit the risks, the automatic cut-out ensures that the motor is switched off when it becomes too hot. to indicate that the appliance is still switched on and connected to the mains , the pilot light will continue to burn. If this happens: - Set the speed control to position O (= off). [. . . ]