Philips AC4083, User Manual

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7 Clean the water softener under a running tap with the cleaning
brush supplied.
Do not use any other substance than water to clean the water softener.
8 Wipe the water from the water softener with a soft, dry cloth.
9 Place the water softener back into the water tank.
10 Align the two projections of the lid with the holes in the water tank
and put the lid on the water tank. Then close the four clips to lock
the lid (click).
Pre-filter and humidification filter
Note: Only the pre-filter, the humidification filter and the water softener
are washable. All other filters are NOT washable.
Filter 1 (pre-filter) and filter 5 (humidification filter) cleaning
indication
- Clean the pre-filter and descale the humidification filter when the first
speed light (with the indication CLEAN 1/5 above it) flashes to ensure
optimal functioning of the appliance.
- The light flashes approximately once a month, depending on how
frequently you use the appliance.
- The light is a reminder for you to clean the pre-filter and to descale the
humidification filter. It stops flashing automatically after 24 hours.
- The light keeps flashing for 24 hours after you have cleaned the filters.
This is normal.
Cleaning the pre-filter
1 Clean the pre-filter under a running tap. If the pre-filter is very dirty,
use a soft brush to brush away the dust
Note: Make sure pre-filter is dry before you put it back into the appliance.
Tip: Alternatively, you can clean the pre-filter by removing the dust with a
vacuum cleaner.
Cleaning the humidification filter
You have to rinse the humidification filter every week to keep it hygienically
clean.In addition, you have to descale the humidification filter when the first
speed light (with the indication CLEAN 1/5 above it) flashes.
Rinsing the humidification filter every week:
1 Remove the humidification filter from the water tank. See chapter
‘Before first use’, section ‘Preparing for humidification’.
Note: You have to remove the water bucket first before you can remove the
water tank.
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