Coway Airmega 160 User manual

Coway Air Purier Airmega 160(W), Airmega 160(N)
• This product is for domestic market only. Product voltage does not work overseas.
• For your safety and proper use of the product, please read this user manual before use.
• Warranty card is included in this user manual.
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FEATURES
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Real-time Air Quality Display
The air quality sensor allows you to check the“indoor air quality
(IAQ)”in real time through the four-level color display.
Superior Air Cleaning
Coway Airmega 160 is equipped with a powerful Green True HEPA™
lter and smartly optimizes the lter system to remove
contaminants according to the room’s current air quality.
Filter Replacement Indicator for Cleaning and
Replacement
It noties the lter cleaning and replacement cycles for the
convenience of the customer’s lter management.
- Green True HEPA™ lter, Deodorization lter
Customizable High-Performance Filter System
Its structure allows customers to remove the lter easily for
cleaning / replacement.
Sophisticated Design
Slim and sophisticated design that ts everywhere.

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DEAR CUSTOMERS
- Please keep the user manual in an accessible area where it can be seen. -
Thank you for purchasing the Coway air purier.
Please read this user manual carefully for correct use and maintenance of the product.
You can refer to the user manual to troubleshoot product issues while using it.
Please keep this user manual in a safe place as it includes the product warranty.
For Information How to Use
Maintenance Others
| 03 | Safety Information
Danger
Warning
Caution
| 07 | Part Names
| 09 | Air Purication Process
| 10 | Before use
How to install Filter
| 11 | Indicators and Buttons
| 13 | How to Use
| 14 | Adjust Particle Sensor
| 15 | How to Clean
Product
Filter
| 17 | How to Replace Filter
| 19 | Troubleshooting
| 20 | Specication
CONTENTS
FEATURES / CONTENTS
COWAY

SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER : failure 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 120 V~, 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 dry completely
before using it 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.
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 accordingly.
120 V~, 60 Hz only

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SAFETY INFORMATION | Danger
For Information
• Do not use or store combustible gases or ammable 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 ammable 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
ammable 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.

WARNING : failure 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.
SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION : failure 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.

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SAFETY INFORMATION | Warning | Caution
For Information
• 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.
• It is advisable to supervise children so they do not play with the device.
• 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.
• This appliance has a polarized plug(one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to t in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician.
Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PART NAMES
Air outlet
Power cord
Air quality
sensor
Air Inlet
Control panel
Air outlet grille
Front cover
Top
Front / Rear

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User Manual Product Registration
Accessories
PART NAMES
For Information

AIR PURIFICATION PROCESS
■Pre-lter
Removes large dust particles, mold, hair, and pet hair.
■Deodorization lter
Deodorization Filter is particularly eective at trapping odor and harmful gas to keep your place fresh
and odor-free.
■Green True HEPA™ lter
It captures and reduces airborne particles in the air such as pollen, pollution, and other allergens.
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1. Pre-lter 2. Deodorization lter 3. Green True HEPA™ lter
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BEFORE USE
Tips
This product is for 120 V~, 60 Hz only.
Make sure to connect the power plug to a grounded
120 V~, 60 Hz outlet.
- Be sure to remove the packaging plastic wrapping 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 : Deodorization lter →Green True HEPA™ lter
1. Open the front cover.
Pull the top of the front cover to open it.
2. Take out the lter and remove the
packaging plastic wrapping.
Remove the packaging plastic from all lters
except the pre-lter and assemble the product
according to the lter assembly sequence.
∗Filter assembly sequence : Deodorization lter →
Green True HEPA™ lter
3. Close 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 xed correctly.
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Please check before use!
How to Install Filter
AIR PURIFICATION PROCESS / BEFORE USE
How to Use

1Auto Mode Indicator
It turns on when Auto mode is
activated.
3Filter replacement indicator
Replace the lter when this indicator is on.
Refer to lter replacement cycle for each
lter.
2Speed Indicator
It shows the current fan speed.
Each indicator is activated base on
the airow speed.
4Air quality indicator
It displays the current pollution
level of the room.
1Auto Mode
Indicator
2Speed
Indicator
3Filter replacement
indicator
4Air quality
indicator
INDICATORS AND BUTTONS
Indicators

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2Speed Button 1Power Button 3Air Quality Indicator Light On/O /
Filter Replacement Button
1Power Button
Use this button to turn the air purier
on or o.
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To power o, press and hold the power button
for one second.
2Speed Button
Use this button to adjust the fan
speed. Available settings for the fan
speed are Auto →1 →2 →3.
3Air Quality Indicator Light On/O /
Filter Replacement Button
Use when turning ON / OFF the Air
Quality Indicator.
The Air Quality Indicator is turned o
after pressing the button once, and the
Air Quality Indicator is turned on after
pressing the button one more time.
Buttons
INDICATORS AND BUTTONS
How to Use

HOW TO USE
- Plug the air purier into an outlet before operating the product.
- The product operates in auto mode by default when turned on.
Tips
■ Manual & Auto Mode
Press the power button and then select
the speed of the fan by pressing the speed
button.
(Auto →1 →2 →3)
■ How to Use Auto Mode
Press the power button to turn on the
product and press the speed button to
select Auto Mode.
▶Auto Mode
Automatically optimizes the speed setting 1 through 3 based on the level of indoor air quality detected by
the dust sensor. This mode is recommended for general users.
Pollution Level 1 Pollution Level 2 Pollution Level 3,4
Speed Auto Level 1 Auto Level 2 Auto Level 3
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How to adjust the sensitivity of the air quality sensor
ADJUST PARTICLE SENSOR
When the product is shipped out, the air quality sensor is set to standard sensitivity. Users can change the
sensitivity of the air quality sensor as follows if the pollution level remains at the highest level after 2 hours
of operation or stays at the lowest level for more than 1 hour when the air does not appear clean.
1.While the product is operating, press the power
button and the speed button at the same time for
more than 2 seconds.
2.The speed indicator ashes at an approximately
0.5 second interval.
4.Press the Power and the Speed button together for
more than 2 seconds. The selected sensitivity will
be inputted, and the product will start operating
normally.
∗If the power button and the speed button are not pressed for 10
seconds,the selected sensitivity of the sensor is automatically entered.
3. Press the speed button to adjust to the desired
sensitivity.The speed indicator blinks as shown below
once sensor sensitivity has been selected.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
High Standard Low
2 sec.2 sec.
2 sec.2 sec.
FlashFlash
HOW TO USE / ADJUST PARTICLE SENSOR
How to Use

Tips
- Always unplug the air purier before cleaning.
- Do not use detergents that contain organic solvents (solvent, thinner, etc),
bleach, chlorine, or abrasives.
- Do not put the air purier in water or spray water directly on it.
HOW TO CLEAN
■Cleaning the Air Quality sensor (every 2 months)
1. Clean the air quality sensor’s air intake and outlet using a soft brush
or a vacuum cleaner.
2. Open the air quality sensor cover on the right-hand side of the product.
Wipe the lens, dust inlet, and dust outlet
with a dry cotton swab.
∗Without regular cleaning, the performance of
the air quality sensor deteriorates.
∗The cleaning cycle diers depending on the
operating environment. When using the
product in a dusty environment, clean the
sensor more often.
■How to Clean Front Cover
Use a soft cloth or brush to wipe o the dust on the surface of
the front cover.
∗Use a slightly wet cloth to wipe when contamination is high
(Do not use abrasive).
■How to Clean Main Body of Product
Use a dry and soft cloth to wipe it.
∗Use a slightly wet cloth to wipe when contamination is high
(Do not use abrasive).
Air outlet
Air inlet
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Dust outlet
Dust inlet

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Tips
- Always unplug the air purier before cleaning the lter.
- The Pre-lter can be restored by removing dust or by washing with water.
- Failure to clean the pre-lter for a long time may result in poor product performance.
- Cleaning will not restore the Green True HEPA™ lter or the deodorization lter.
Never wash these lters with water.
■Pre-lter (every two weeks)
1. The Pre-lter can be easily removed without requiring the
product to be disassembled.
Pull the Pre-lter handle to take it out.
2. Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner or water depending on
the degree of pollution.
3. Dry the pre-lter completely and install the lter on the product.
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You may hang dry the wet pre-lter on the front cover of the product using the hook at the top of the pre-lter.
∗Insert the Pre-lter all the way into the product to complete the maintenance.
HOW TO CLEAN
Maintenance
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HOW TO REPLACE FILTER
■How to Replace
- Refer to the lter installation method on page 10 to replace the lter.
- Be sure to check the front side when installing the lter.
- Use a genuine Coway lter to maintain the optimal performance of the product.
- Always unplug the power cord before replacing the lter.
■Filter Cleaning and Replacement Cycle
Filter Cycles Method
Pre-lter Every 2~4 weeks Cleaning
Deodorization lter Every 6 months Replacement
Green True HEPA™ lter Every 1 year Replacement
∗It is based on 8-hour use per day at level 2 speed.
∗The lter replacement cycle is a recommendation and may vary depending on the environment.

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■How to Replace Deodorization / Green True HEPA™
lter (Replace every 6 months / 12 months)
Odor LED: Deodorization lter
HEPA LED: Green True HEPA™ lter
4. After assembling the product, close the front cover.
5. Reset the lter replacement indicator light by pressing the
air quality indicator light on/o button & lter replacement
button for 3 seconds.
1. Open the front cover and remove the lter set entirely.
∗It prevents dust generation inside the space.
2. Move to a place where the lter replacement is possible
and separate the GreenTrue HEPA™ lter and deodorization lter
respectively.
3. Clean / Wash the area except for the lter and dry it before
assembling the new lter.
∗Check the front display of the lter.
∗Assemble the deodorization lter and the Green True HEPA™ lter
respectively.
∗Put the deodorization lter on the Green True HEPA™ lter then,
push the fastening material areas of the frame.
Tips
- Holding the device upside down will cause the Pre-lter to fall and be damaged.
- Pre-lter, Deodorization lter, and Green True HEPA™ lter are consumables.
3 sec.3 sec.
HOW TO REPLACE FILTER
Maintenance

TROUBLESHOOTING
The air purifier may operate abnormally not due to a product malfunction but due to minor
factors or because the user is unfamiliar with the device's operation. In such cases, problems may
be resolved even without the assistance of a service center by verifying the following.
Contact the service center if the problem remains after you have checked the following.
Problems Check Possible solutions
No air is blowing.
• Is the power cord connected ? Connect the power cord to an electric
outlet for 120 V~, 60 Hz.
• Is the display part all turned o ? Press the power button and then select the
desired function.
• Isn’t the power gone out ? Use the air purier after the power comes
back on.
• Is the front cover closed ? Close the front cover properly.
The airow speed does
not change. • Isn’t it in manual ? Set the desired operating mode.
The airow speed is
signicantly weaker than
before.
• Isn’t the lter cleaning or replacement
time passed ?
Check the lter cleaning and replacement
cycles and then clean / replace the lter(s)
if necessary.
A bad smell comes out of
the air outlet.
• Isn’t the lter cleaning or replacement
time passed ?
Check the lter cleaning and replacement
cycles and then clean / replace the lter(s)
if necessary.
The color of the air quality
indicator always stays the
same.
• Isn’t there dust on the air quality
sensor’s lens ? Clean the lens of the air quality sensor.
• Does the pollution level keep
indicating a high level ?
Adjust the sensitivity of the air quality
sensor to Insensitive or standard.
• Does the pollution level keep
indicating a low level ?
Adjust the sensitivity of the air quality
sensor to sensitive or standard.
The air quality indicator is
ashing. • Ask service center.
When other functional
problems are detected. • Check the symptoms, unplug the product, and ask service center.
▶For more information, please contact us: [e-mail] / 1-800-285-0982