Coway AIRMEGA 230(W) User manual

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Coway Air Purier
Airmega 230(W) / Airmega 230(K)

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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 230 is equipped with a powerful Green True HEPA™ lter
and smartly optimizes 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 customers' lter
management convenience.
- Pre-lter, Max2 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.
FEATURES

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DEAR CUSTOMERS COWAY
Thank you for purchasing the Coway air purier.
Please read this user manual carefully for correct use and maintenance.
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.
CONTENTS
- Please keep the user manual in an accessible area where it can be seen. -
For Information How to Use
Maintenance Others
| 03 | SAFETY INFORMATION
Danger
Warning
Caution
| 07 | PART NAMES
| 09 | AIR PURIFICATION
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 | SPECIFICATION
| 22 | WARRANTY

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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 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.
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.
120 V~, 60 Hz only
DANGER : Failing to follow the precautions below may result
in serious injury or even death.

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For Information
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 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.

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

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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

07
Top
Control panel
Air outlet grille
PART NAMES
Front / Rear
Air outlet
Air quality
sensor
Power cord
Air inlet
Front cover

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USER MANUAL CARD-FILTER REPLACEMENT MANUAL-PRODUCT
REGISTRATION
For Information
Accessories

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1. Pre-lter 2. Max2 lter
2-1. Activated Carbon 2-2. Green True HEPA™
AIR PURIFICATION PROCESS
Pre-lter
Removes large dust particles, mold, hair, and pet hair.
Max2 lter (Activated Carbon + Green True HEPA™)
Captures and reduces more than 99 % of VOCs and odors such as NH3, CH3CHO, CH3COOH. It also
captures and reduces up to 99.97 % of airborne particles, allergens, and contaminants down to 0.3 microns
in size.

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BEFORE USE How to Use
Please check before use!
This product is for 120 V~, 60 Hz only.
Make sure to connect the power plug to a grounded 120 V~, 60 Hz outlet.
How to Install Filter
- 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.
Tips
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 filters except the pre-filter and assemble the product according to
the filter assembly sequence.
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 fix it.
*The product will not operate if the
front cover is not fixed correctly.

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2
Speed Indicator
It shows the current fan speed.
Each indicator is turned on as per its
airflow speed.
1
SMART Mode Indicator
It turns on when the SMART mode is
activated.
3
Sleep Mode Indicator
It turns on when sleep mode is
activated.
5
Timer Indicator
It turns on when the timer is
activated.
6
Air Quality Indicator
It displays the current pollution level
of the room.
4
Filter replacement Indicator
Replace the lter when this indicator
is on.
Refer to lter replacement cycle for
each lter.
INDICATORS AND BUTTONS
Indicators
1SMART Mode Indicator
6Air Quality Indicator
2Speed Indicator 3Sleep Mode Indicator 4Filter replacement Indicator
5Timer Indicator

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1
Power Button
Use this button to turn the air
purifier on or off.
*To power off, press and hold the
power button for one second.
3
Light / Child lock Button
Use when turning ON / OFF the Air
Quality Indicator. The Air Quality
Indicator is turned off after pressing
the button once. The Air Quality
Indicator is turned on after pressing
the button one more time.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to lock
all functions on the control panel.
Press and hold for 3 seconds again to
unlock.
5
Timer Button
Touch the timer button until the
indicator light displays the desired time.
4
Filter reset Button
When the filter replacement indicator
is turned on, press the corresponding
button for more than 3 seconds after
cleaning and replacing the filter.
The indicator stays on during the filter
cleaning/replacement cycle. When the
cleaning cycle or life becomes less than
2%, the corresponding indicator will
emit an orange color light.
2
Mode Button
Use this button to adjust the fan
speed. Available settings for the fan
speed are SMART →1 →2 →3 →
SLEEP.
How to Use
Buttons
1Power Button 2Mode Button 3Light /
Child lock Button
4Filter reset Button 5Timer Button

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SMART Mode
Automatically optimizes the speed setting 1 through 3 based on the level of indoor air quality detected by
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
Manual & SMART Mode
How to Use SMART Mode
Press the Power button and then select
the speed of the fan by pressing the
Speed button.
(SMART →1 →2 →3 →SLEEP)
Press the Power button and select the
SMART mode by pressing the Speed
button.
- Plug the air purier into an outlet before operating the product.
- The product operates in SMART mode by default when turned on.
HOW TO USE
Tips

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How to adjust the sensitivity of the air quality sensor
The air quality sensor is set to standard sensitivity when the product is shipped out. If the pollution level stays
at the highest level after 2 hours of operation or remains at the lowest level for more than 1 hour when the air
does not seem clean. In that case, users can adjust the sensitivity of the air quality sensor as follows.
1. While the product is operating, press the Mode button and the Light
button at the same time for more than 2 seconds.
2. The speed indicator ashes at an approximately
0.5 second interval.
3. Press the Mode button to adjust to the desired sensitivity.
The speed indicator blinks as shown below once sensor sensitivity is
selected.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
High Standard Low
4. Press the Mode button and the Light button simultaneously for more
than 2 seconds, the selected sensitivity will be inputted, and the
product will start operating normally.
*
If the Mode button and the light button are not pressed for 10 seconds,
the selected sensitivity of the sensor is automatically entered.
2 sec.
2 sec.
Flash
ADJUST PARTICLE SENSOR How to Use

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HOW TO CLEAN
Cleaning the Air Quality sensor (every 2 months)
How to Clean Front Cover
How to Clean Main Body of Product
Use a soft cloth or brush to wipe off the dust on the surface of the
front cover.
*
Use a slightly wet cloth to wipe when contamination is high
(Do not use abrasive).
Use a dry and soft cloth to wipe it.
*
Use a slightly wet cloth to wipe when contamination is high
(Do not use abrasive).
- 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.
1. Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to clean the air quality sensor's air
inlet and outlet.
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 differs depending on the operating environment. When using the product in a dusty
environment, clean the sensor more often.
Air outlet
Air inlet
Dust outlet
Dust inlet
Tips

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Maintenance
Pre-lter (every two weeks)
- Always unplug the air purier 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 Max2 lter cannot be restored by cleaning.
Never wash these lters with water.
1. The pre-lter can be easily removed without disassembling the product.
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 entirely and install the lter on the product.
*
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.
*
To install the pre-lter, insert it entirely into the product.
Tips

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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.
*
It is based on 8-hour use per day at level 3 speed.
*
Filter replacement cycle is a recommendation and may vary depending on the environment.
Filter Cleaning and Replacement Cycle
Filter Cycles Method
Pre-lter Every 2~4 weeks Cleaning
Max2 lter Every 1 year Replacement

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Maintenance
- The cover with the lter attached may damage if it is dropped while
moving, so do not move it upside down.
- Max2 lters are consumables.
How to Replace Max2 lter (Replace every 12 months)
PRE LED: Pre-lter
MAX2 LED: Max2 lter
1. Open the front cover and remove the lter set entirely.
*
It prevents dust generation inside the space.
2. Move to where the lter replacement is possible and separate the
Max2 lter.
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 Max2 lter
*
Put the Max2 lter, then push the fastening material areas of the frame.
4. After assembling to the product, close the front cover.
5. Reset the indicator by pressing the air quality indicator light on/off
button & lter replacement button for 3 seconds.
3 sec.
Tips

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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 off ?
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
The air purier may operate abnormally not because of the product malfunction but because of minor causes
or because the user is not familiar with the product use. In such a case, problems can be solved easily even
without help from the service center just by checking the following. If the problem persists after checking the
following, contact the service center.