STAMFORD, Conn., March 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Philips
(NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is entering a new category in North America and expanding its portfolio of
home appliances with the launch of a range of smart,
innovative air purifiers and humidifiers. These new products
give families the power to manage the most important part of the
home – the air they breathe. Philips will debut the new appliances
at the 2017 International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago, IL on March
18-21.
"With the development of new products, we are continually
looking for ways to make an impact on the quality of life for
people by bringing meaningful innovations to homes around the
world," said Eline de Graaf,
Marketing Director for Philips New Categories. "Knowing that your
air at home can have two to five times more allergens and
pollutants than outdoor air, we came out with the Philips Air
Purifiers and Humidifiers to encourage a better home environment
with cleaner air."
Philips Air Purifiers and Humidifier
Improving the
quality of air indoors
Philips offers peace of mind by making your air quality visible.
The Philips Air Purifiers' unique numerical index, corresponding
color ring, and connected app, make it easy to track and control
air quality in the home – alerting in real-time to even the
slightest change in indoor air conditions. The numerical display
from 1-12 is an index of the indoor air quality, where 1 is good
and 12 is polluted air. The color ring provides an additional
visual cue, ranging from blue (good allergen & particle level)
to red (bad allergen & particle level). Through the
connected app, users can also see both indoor and outdoor air
quality, track trends over time, receive allergen management advice
and control the purifier, anytime or anywhere.
With professional grade AeraSense technology, the Philips Air
Purifiers automatically monitor, react, and purify indoor air,
capturing 99.97% of particles1. They remove the most
common allergens, including pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold
spores, as well as gases and odors. The purifiers also have
an extra-sensitive allergen mode that boosts the fan speed even
when it detects small increases of allergens in the air. Its
multi-stage active filtration system consists of 3 different
filters: a pre-filter for large particles, an active carbon filter
for odors and gases (VOCs)2, and a True HEPA filter that
captures particles as small as 0.3 microns1. The Philips
Air Purifiers are available for a range of room sizes and are AHAM
and Energy Star Certified.
Rounding out the portfolio of innovative air treatment
appliances is the Philips Humidifier, which prevents the spreading
of bacteria. Laboratory testing confirms that NanoCloud technology
spreads 99% less bacteria than leading ultrasonic
humidifiers3 while also preventing wet spots and
white dust4. The product also offers a smart humidity
sensor that enables you to precisely manage the humidity level of
the room and that shuts off automatically to prevent
over-humidification.
Additional new Philips household appliances also featured at
the booth:
Philips TurboStar Airfryer
Air is the new oil, and
now you can use that air to fry in a healthier way with less
fat!
As the leader in Airfrying, Philips has brought this innovation
from great to greatest. With the new Philips TurboStar
Airfryer, your favorite fried foods are guilt-free thanks to
the appliance needing little to no oil for crispy results, offering
the peace of mind that family meals will not only be delicious but
healthier, too.
Using proprietary TurboStar technology, hot air swirls
continuously through the whole cooking chamber, resulting faster
and even heat distribution throughout the entire basket. Since all
the food is exposed to this constant, circulating heat, it is
cooked through simultaneously while draining excess fat.
Thoughtfully designed to take up less space on a kitchen
countertop but hold the same amount of food within the basket as
past models. The Philips TurboStar Airfryer also features a
universal EasyClick handle for quick changing between cooking
accessories and easy storage as well as a quick clean removable
mesh bottom.
Philips MultiChopper
Now you can chop like a chef –
quick and precise
Recognizing how unpleasant and time-consuming chopping can be,
Philips developed the new Philips MultiChopper to make it
hassle-free. Using propriety ChopDrop technology, the Philips
MultiChopper offers a uniquely designed chamber that houses sharp
blades that can cut through vegetables, dried fruit, cheeses, nuts
and more.
The MultiChopper is equipped with two functions: a slower speed
to ensure coarse chopping and a high speed blade to achieve finely
chopped food. Simply press down on the top of the MultiChopper as
it detects the desired function and adjusts the speed automatically
— no extra buttons, settings or switches are necessary. Once the
pieces reach an optimal size, they are dropped in a bowl underneath
— dry and uniform every time.
Philips ProMix Hand Blender
All your favorite
recipes at the touch of a button
With the new Philips ProMix Hand Blender, you can blend, whisk,
mash, chop and more with the touch of a button. Ergonomically
designed for easy handling, the Philips ProMix Hand Blender allows
for seamless one-handed speed control – perfect for consistently
smooth soups, sauces, smoothies and baby food.
The ProMix technology along with titanium coated blades ensure a
smooth end result without having to manually stir and mix, making
for the quickest meal prep ever. Designed with Turbo boost, the
harder you press, the higher the speed of the Hand Blender.
Philips Compact Pasta Maker
Fresh and flavorful
homemade pasta in minutes
Now with a smaller footprint for a kitchen countertop or
cabinet, the new Philips Compact Pasta Maker allows you and your
family to enjoy 2-3 servings of fresh, homemade pasta in just 18
minutes. The Philips Compact Pasta Maker mixes, kneads and extrudes
automatically thanks to a uniquely designed stirring bar and knead
tube for consistently smooth pasta and noodles every time.
You can even personalize pasta by adding your family's favorite
herbs or ingredients such as spinach, carrots or beets. The Compact
Pasta Maker also comes with a recipe booklet, which includes 10
delicious recipes and more than 15 types of dough options, making
homemade pasta a breeze.
Visit the Philips Booth at IHHS to Experience the New Home
Innovations
To experience first-hand the newest Philips
household items, visit Philips at the International Home and
Housewares Show in Chicago, IL on
March 18-21 at booth #L11336
(wired+well).
For more information about Philips Air and Kitchen Appliances,
please visit http://www.usa.philips.com/.
Pricing & Retail Availability:
- Philips Air Purifier Series 2000i: $399. Available at Amazon and Philips.com.
- Philips Air Purifier Series 1000i: $299. Available at Amazon and Philips.com.
- Philips Humidifier Series 2000: $169. Available at Amazon and Philips.com.
- Philips TurboStar Airfryer: $199
– $249. Analog model available at
Bed, Bath & Beyond, Philips.com and Best Buy; coming soon to
Kohl's and Amazon. Digital model available at Williams-Sonoma and
Philips.com.
- Philips MultiChopper: $69.95.
Available at HSN, Philips.com and Williams-Sonoma.
- Philips ProMix Hand Blender: $89.95. Available at HSN, Williams-Sonoma,
Philips.com and Amazon.
- Philips Compact Pasta Maker: $199.99. Available at HSN, Williams-Sonoma,
Kohl's, Philips.com and Bed, Bath & Beyond; coming soon to
Amazon.
Notes to editor
¹As small as 0.3 microns from the air that passes through the
filter
²Does not reduce or absorb carbon monoxide gas. Keep gas appliances
well ventilated.
3Results are based on emission of the bacterium
Pseudomonas Fragi from clean units and filters, after 1,6 and 24
hours of continuous use, varying in water consumption from
30-120ml/hr, using sterilized water spiked with said bacterium,
conducted in a 1m3(35cuft) chamber refreshed at 560L/min
(148gpm).
4Independent third-party test Determination of
deposition of minerals from liquid droplets on furniture according
to DIN 44973, IUTA e.V. To determine mineral deposits onto
furniture from airborne liquid droplets over a period of 3
hours.
About Royal
Philips
Royal Philips
(NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company
focused on improving people's health and enabling better outcomes
across the health continuum from healthy living and prevention, to
diagnosis, treatment and home care. Philips leverages advanced
technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver
integrated solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in
diagnostic imaging, image-guided therapy, patient monitoring and
health informatics, as well as in consumer health and home care.
Philips' health technology portfolio generated 2016 sales of
EUR 17.4 billion and employs
approximately 71,000 employees with sales and services in more than
100 countries. News about Philips can be found at
www.philips.com/newscenter.
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