Coway AP-1220B Air Purifer User Manual

Coway AP-1220B Air Purifer User Manual

FEATURES

• Superior Air Cleaning In order to remove !ne dust in the indoor air, the product uses a powerful ultra-!ne dust collecting filter and optimized filter system to remove contaminants quickly.

• Power Circulation of Clean Air The normal circulation and focus circulation functions circulate clean air rapidly in a variety of directions. With the “ow path switching structure applied, the UI control is designed to be intuitive.

• Customizable High-performance Filter System The customized !lter system provides right !lters for various situations, seasons, spaces.

• Real-time Air Cleanliness Display The pollution sensor allows you to check the indoor air condition easily from a distance through the four-level color display.

• Detachable Vent Grille The vent grille at the top of the product and the built-in front grille can be separated to make cleaning easier than other products.

DEAR CUSTOMERS

Thank you for using the Coway air puri!er. Please be sure to read this user manual to use and maintain your air puri!er correctly. If you experience any problems during use, you can refer to this user manual to resolve them. This user manual contains the product warranty, so please store it safely.

SAFETY INFORMATION

The following information is for user safety that should be observed. It is to ensure user safety and prevent property damage. Please read the precautions carefully and use the product correctly.

DANGER : Failing to follow the precautions below may result in serious injury or even death.

• Do not use damaged power plugs or loose sockets.
• The power plug must be plugged into 220 V – 240 V~ 50 Hz, 60 Hz.
• Do not pull on the power cord to move the device.
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• To avoid damaging or warping the power cord, do not use excessive force to bend the power cord or put heavy objects on top of it.
• Do not repeatedly connect and disconnect the power plug.
• If water enters the power supply, unplug the power and completely dry before using again.
• Be sure to unplug the power during product repair, maintenance or part replacement.
• If the power plug’s pins or contact area become covered in dust or water, wipe them thoroughly.
• Do not plug several electric appliances into one socket, and use only a dedicated socket.
• Unplug the power when not used for a long time.
• Do not carelessly connect or tamper with the power cord.
• If the power cord is damaged, do not replace it yourself. Contact a service center to have it replaced.
• Do not install near electric heaters.
• Do not put on top of electric products like heaters or televisions.
• Do not install in places with a lot of humidity or dust or places where water (rainwater) splashes.
• Do not use or store combustible gases or flammable materials near this product.
• If there is a strange sound, burning smell, or smoke from the device, immediately unplug the power plug and contact a service center.
• Never immerse the product in water.
• Do not spray flammable materials such as insecticides or air fresheners on the intake.
• Do not open, repair, or modify the device yourself.
• Do not put bowls of water, chemicals, food, small metal objects, or flammable materials on top of this product.
• Unplug the power before cleaning.
• If the puri!er falls over and gets wet during use, A/S maintenance is required before further use.
• Do not spray water directly on the device or use benzene, thinners, etc. to wipe it during cleaning.
• Do not insert sharp objects such as picks into the air quality sensor.
• Do not put !ngers or foreign matter (pins, sticks, coins, etc.) into the vent.
• Do not let children hang from or climb on the puri!er.
• Be careful that children do not put their hands in the vent.
• Replace the !lter with a new one when the time comes.
• Do not spray water directly on the puri!er.

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING : Failing to follow the precautions below may result in considerable physical injury or property damage.

• Do not unplug by pulling on the power cord.
• Plug into a power socket connected to an earth leakage circuit breaker (current sensitivity 30 mA or less).
• If extending the power cord, only use with sockets and cords of 250V/15A and use by itself.
• Do not use in baths, showers, swimming pools, or other areas where the puri!er may be in direct contact with water.

CAUTION : Failing to follow the precautions below may result in slight physical injury or property damage.

• Do not unplug the power or move the puri!er while it is operating.
• If unusual sound, odor, or smoke comes from the puri!er, immediately unplug the power and call our service center.
• Do not install on a slope.
• Do not excessively impact or use excessive force on this product.
• Use at least 20 cm away from walls or other objects on each side.
• Install the puri!er in a place where it is not blocked on any side so air can circulate well.
• Install at least 2 m away from TVs and other electronic items.
• Do not use in BBQ or other restaurants where odor, smoke, or oil may occur.
• Do not use in direct sunlight.
• Do not install in a high place.
• Do not use extreme force on the puri!er.
• Do not push or lean on the puri!er. The puri!er may fall over.
• Do not use for a long time in places that are sealed or where children, the elderly, or sick people are.
• Do not block the vent with laundry or curtains.
• Remove dust from the pre-!lter with a vacuum cleaner or water.
• Periodically wash the pre-!lter and dry it well in a shady place with good ventilation.
• People with physical, sensory, or mental impairment as well as children must be supervised or guided while using the device.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• 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.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS NAME

Front/Rear

Top

Accessories

AIR PURIFICATION PROCESS

• Pre-!lter
  Removes large dust particles, mold, hair, and pet hair.
• Customized !lter(Optional)*
  The Customized !lter(Optional) system provides right !lters for various situations, seasons, spaces.
• Deodorization !lter
  The granular activated carbon deodorizing !lter e#ectively removes odors including food smells and unpleasant household odors and harmful gases.
• GreenHEPA™ !lter
  High performance GreenHEPA™ !lter has been applied for superior performance in removing !ne dust and cigarette smoke.
• Coway GreenHEPA™ !lter are treated with preservatives(Silver sodium hydrogen zinc phosphate and
  thiabendazole) to protect the !lter from the growth of mold and bacteria and prolong !lter life.

• The Customized !lter(Optional) is sold separately and is not included with the product purchase.
• Absence of Customized !lter(Optional) does not a#ect the operation or basic performance of the product.

BEFORE USE

Please check before use!

This product is for 220 V- 240 V~ 50 Hz, 60 Hz only. Make sure to connect the power plug to a 220 V- 240 V~ 50 Hz, 60 Hz outlet.

How to Install Filter

• Be sure to remove the packaging vinyl before installing the !lter.
• Use the !lter indoors only.
• Unplug the power cord from the outlet when not using the product.
• Check the front of the !lter when installing it.
• Filter assembly order : GreenHEPA™ !lter → Deodorization !lter → Customized !lter(Optional) → Ultra!ne Pre-!lter
• Open the front cover. Pull both sides of the front cover to open it.

• Take out the !lter and remove the packaging vinyl.
• Remove the packaging vinyl of the !lters except the ultra!ne Pre-!lter and install them onto the product according to the !lter installation order.
• Insert the Customized !lter(Optional) into the back of the ultra!ne Pre-!lter.
• Filter installation order : GreenHEPA™ !lter → Deodorization !lter → Customized !lter(Optional) → Ultra!ne Pre-!lter
• The Customized !lter(Optional) is sold separately and is not included with the product purchase.

• Attach the front cover.
• Align the two projections on the bottom of the front cover with the grooves and push in the cover to !x it.
• The product will not operate if the front cover is not attached correctly.

INDICATORS AND BUTTONS

Indicators

Buttons

HOW TO USE

Tips

• Plug the power cord into an outlet before operating the product.
• When the product is turned on for the !rst time, it operates in Auto Mode, and  afterward, it operates in the previously used mode.

• How to Operate Product Manually Press the Power button to turn on the product and press the Air Volume button to select the desired air volume. (1 → 2 → 3)

• How to Use Auto Mode
  Press the Power button to turn on the product and press the Mode button to select Auto Mode. (Refer to P. 14)

• How to Use Silent Mode
  Press the Power button to turn on the product and press the Mode button to select Silent Mode. This mode minimizes the air volume during operation for a quiet and pleasant environment.

• How to Use Turbo Mode
  Rapidly puri!es the indoor air by increasing air volume to the maximum. In Turbo Mode, the device runs more powerfully than when set to the “3” air volume.

• Auto Mode
  The device automatically adjusts the air volume (Low → Medium → Strong) according to the indoor pollution level detected by the sensor to operate essciently. This mode is convenient for general users.

• Sleep Mode (only works in Auto Mode)
  If the room remains dark during Auto Mode operation, the device enters Sleep Mode and runs low air/low noise/power saving operation.
• The pollution level indicator is turned o# during Sleep Mode.
• When the room becomes bright again, the device re-enters Auto Mode.

Multi-action function

• NORMAL Mode
  In NORMAL Mode, air is discharged from the ventilator at the top of the product. Press the Power button to turn on the product and turn the multi-action lever to select NORMAL Mode. At this time, the NORMAL mode indicator will light up.

• FOCUS Mode
  In FOCUS Mode, air is discharged through the front grille of the product. Press the Power button to turn on the product and turn the multi-action lever to select FOCUS Mode. At this time, the FOCUS mode indicator will light up.

Tips

• The circulation mode indicator does not light up when the multi-action lever is in the middle.
• When turning the multi-action lever, turn it all the way until the circulation mode indicator lights up.
• The multi-action lever turns only up to 90 degrees.

FORCED FILTER RESET MODE

How to Force-reset Filter

Use this function if you have replaced or repaired the filter before the filter alarm indicator was turned on.

• Press the Filter Replacement Cycle button and the Mood button simultaneously for more than 2 seconds while the product is operating.

• The Pre-filter LED “ashes at an approximately 0.5 second interval.

• Press the Filter Replacement Cycle button to select the desired filter. filters are selected in the following order. PRE → HEPA / CARBON → PRE & HEPA / CARBON → PRE

• After selecting the filter to reset, press the Filter Replacement Cycle button for 2 seconds or longer to reset the filter setting.
• If the Filter Replacement Cycle button is not pressed within 10 seconds or if the Filter Replacement Cycle button and the Mood button are pressed simultaneously for longer than 2 seconds, the mode is canceled.

ADJUST PARTICLE SENSOR

How to adjust the sensitivity of the particle sensor

When you operate the product for the first time, the pollution sensor is set at the standard sensitivity. If the pollution level indicator remains at High after the air purifier operates for more than two hours where the pollution level is high, or if the pollution level indicator remains at Clean for more than one hour where the pollution level is high, you can adjust the sensor’s sensitivity as follows.

• Press the Mode button and the Air Volume button simultaneously for longer than 2 seconds while the product is operating.

• The air volume mode indicator “ashes at an approximately 0.5 second interval.

• Press the Air Volume button to adjust sensitivity of the sensor. When the sensor’s sensitivity is selected, the air volume mode indicator “ashes as shown below.

• If you press the Air Volume button and the Mode button at the same time for longer than 2 seconds, the selected sensor sensitivity is entered and the product operates normally.
• The selected sensitivity of the sensor is automatically entered if the Air Volume button and the Mode button are not pressed for 10 seconds.

HOW TO CLEAN

Tips

• Always unplug the power cord before cleaning.
• Do not use organic solvents (thinner, etc.), bleach, or detergents containing chlorine or abrasives to clean the product.
• Do not immerse the product in water or spray water on it.

How to Clean Pollution Sensor (every two months)

• Open the pollution sensor cover on the left side of the product. Clean the air inlet, outlet, and the pollution sensor area with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner !rst.
• Wipe the lens and the dust inlet and outlet with a moistened cotton swab, and wipe them again with a dry swab to remove moisture.
• Failure to clean regularly may result in reduced performance of the pollution sensor.
• Clean the sensor more frequently in a dusty environment because the cleaning cycle varies depending on the operating environment.

How to Clean Air Inlet and Outlet (every two months)

• Clean the air inlet and outlet with a soft brush.
• Take care not to allow dust to fall inside the product when cleaning.

How to Clean Front Cover

• Remove the front cover from the product and remove dust from the surface of the cover with a soft, dry cloth or a soft brush.
• If the degree of pollution severe, use a slightly wet cloth to wipe it. (Do not use an abrasive.)

How to Clean Main Body of Product (every two to four weeks)

• Use a dry and soft cloth to wipe it.
• If the degree of pollution is severe, use a slightly wet cloth to wipe it. (Do not use an abrasive.)

Tips

• Always unplug the power cord before cleaning the !lter.
• The Pre-!lter can be restored by removing dust or washing with water.
• Failure to clean the Pre-!lter for a long time may result in poor product performance.
• The Customized !lter(Optional) , Deodorization !lter and GreenHEPA™ !lter cannot be restored by cleaning.
• Never wash these !lters with water.

Pre-!lter (every two to four weeks)

• Pull the top part of the front cover to open it.

• Press the Pre-!lter knob and take the !lter out.

• Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner or water depending on the degree of pollution.

• Dry the Pre-!lter completely and install it on the product.
• Re-attach the front cover on the product.
• When attaching the Pre-!lter on the product, insert it correctly into the hook.
• Wash the Pre-!lter in running water or wash it in water with a neutral detergent (approx. 30℃) and dry it thoroughly in well-ventilated shade. If you dry it in direct sunlight or near a dryer, heater, or other heatgenerating appliance, the Pre-!lter may be deformed and the product may not function properly.

HOW TO REPLACE FILTER

How to Replace

• Refer to the filter installation method on page 10 to replace the filter.
• Be sure to check the front side when installing the filter.
• Use genuine Coway filter to maintain optimal performance of the product.
• Always unplug the power cord before replacing the filter.

Filter Cleaning and Replacement Cycle

• If you operate the device for 8 hours everyday at the maximum air volume, it will light up after about 2 weeks of use.
• If you operate the device for 8 hours everyday at the maximum air volume, it will light up after about one year of use.
• The timing of when the !lter cleaning/replacement alarm indicator lights up varies depending on the use and environment.
• After cleaning or replacing the !lter, be sure to press the Filter Replacement Cycle button to reset the cycle (P.15).
• The !lter replacement cycle is the recommended cycle and may vary depending on usage environment.

How to Replace Customized !lter(Optional)

• Open the front cover, remove the ultra!ne Pre-!lter from the product, and remove the Customized !lter(Optional) from the ultra!ne Pre-!lter.

• Remove the packaging vinyl from the new Customized !lter(Optional) and insert it into the back of the ultraine Pre-filter. Reassemble the ultrane Pre-filter, insert it into the device in the reverse order, and then close the front cover.

How to Replace Deodorization / GreenHEPA™ !lter (when !lter alarm indicator is on)

• Open the front cover, remove the Pre-!lter from the product, and remove the Deodorization / GreenHEPA™ !lter

• Remove the packaging vinyl from the new Deodorization / GreenHEPA™ filter, and replace the old one with it. Reassemble the Pre-filter, insert it into the device in the reverse order, and close the side cover.
• Check the front display of the filter.
• When assembling the Pre-filter, press the hooks on both sides completely.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Even when the product is not broken, the air puri!er may malfunction due to misuse by the user or other minor causes. Check the following in such a circumstance to resolve the issue easily without assistance from the service center. If the problem persists after checking the items below, please contact the service center.

SPECIFICATION

• There may be slight changes to the speci!cations for improving the product’s performance.
• The recommended use area and the maximum air volume are results of measurement in Turbo Mode in the Normal circulation mode.

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