Coway Airmega AP-1220B User manual

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Coway Air Purier
AP-1220B
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FEATURES
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Superior Air Cleaning
In order to remove ne dust in the indoor air, the product uses
a powerful ultra-ne dust collecting lter and optimized lter
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.
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.
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.
Customized Filter
Customized Filter
(Optional)
(Optional)
BlueGreenYellowRed
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DEAR CUSTOMERS
- Please keep the user manual in easily accessible areas. -
CONTENTS
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.
FEATURES / CONTENTS
COWAY
FOR INFORMATION HOWTO USE
MAINTENANCE OTHERS
| 03 | SAFETY INFORMATION
Danger
Warning
Caution
| 07 | PARTS NAME
| 09 | AIR PURIFICATION PROCESS
| 10 | BEFORE USE
How to Install Filter
| 11 | INDICATORS AND BUTTONS
| 13 | HOW TO USE
| 15 | FORCED FILTER RESET MODE
| 16 | ADJUST PARTICLE SENSOR
| 17 | HOW TO CLEAN
Product
Filter
| 19 | HOW TO REPLACE FILTER
| 21 | TROUBLE SHOOTING
| 22 | SPECIFICATION
| 23 | WARRANTY CARD

SAFETY INFORMATION
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.
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.
220 V – 240V~ 50 Hz, 60 Hz only

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For Information
• 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.

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.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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 fromTVs 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.

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• 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.
For Information SAFETY INFORMATION | Warning | Caution
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS NAME
Top
Front/Rear
Air outlet
Power cord
Pollution sensor
Air inlet
Front cover
Multi-action
lever
Control panel
Detachable top vent grille

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Accessories
User Manual
PARTS NAME
For Information

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.
1. Ultrane Pre-lter 2. Customized lter
(Optional)
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3. Deodorization lter 4. GreenHEPA™ lter
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󳫲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
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BEFORE USE
How to Install Filter
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.
- 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.
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Filter assembly order : GreenHEPA™ lter →Deodorization lter →
Customized lter(Optional) →Ultrane Pre-lter
1. Open the front cover.
Pull both sides of the front cover to open it.
2.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.
3. 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.
AIR PURIFICATION PROCESS / BEFORE USE
How to Use
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Tips

INDICATORS AND BUTTONS
Indicators
1Light Sensor
This sensor detects light around the
product.
5Air volume Indicator
The indicator lights up when an air volume
is selected.
7Circulation Mode Indicator
The indicator lights up when Circulation
Mode is selected.
(NORMAL /FOCUS)
2Auto Mode Indicator
The indicator lights up when Auto Mode
is selected.
3Silent Mode Indicator
The indicator lights up when Silent
Mode is selected.
4Turbo Mode Indicator
The indicator lights up when Turbo
Mode is selected.
6Filter alarm Indicator
The indicator lights up during the lter
cleaning/replacement period. When
there is 5% or less remaining in the lter
cleaning cycle or life, this indicator lights
up to alert the user.
8Pollution level Indicator
This indicator displays the indoor pollution
level in LED colors. Clean (blue) →Low
pollution (green) →Medium pollution
(yellow) →High pollution (red)
1Light
Sensor
2Auto Mode
Indicator
3Silent Mode
Indicator
4Turbo Mode
Indicator
5Air volume
Indicator
6Filter alarm
Indicator
7Circulation Mode
Indicator
Pollution
Level Clean Low
pollution Medium pollution High pollution
LED Color Blue Green Yellow Red
8Pollution level
Indicator

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Buttons
4Filter Replacement Cycle Button
If the lter alarm indicator is on, clean or
replace the lter and press the button
for two seconds or longer to reset the
replacement cycle.
󳫲 If the PRE and HEPA/CARBON lights are turned
on at the same time, they reset together.
󳫲 If the lter alarm indicator is not turned on, this
button does not operate.
󳫲 If you have replaced or repaired the lter before
the lter alarm indicator was turned on, refer to
page 15.
6Multi-action lever
Turn the lever to select the circulation mode.
Rotate the lever’s indicator 90 degrees forward
or upward.
- Turn indicator upward: NORMAL Mode, upward
discharge
- Turn indicator forward: FOCUS Mode, forward
discharge
2Mode
button
1Power
button
3Air Volume
button
4Filter Replacement
Cycle button
5Mood/Lock
button
6Multi-action lever
1Power Button
Use the button to turn the product on
and o.
󳫲 When you operate the product for the rst
time, it is operated in Auto Mode. If you turn
othe product during operation and turn it
on again, it is operated in the mode active
before the product was turned o.
2Mode Button
Press the Mode button to switch between
Auto →Silent →Turbo Modes.
3Air Volume Button
Press the Air Volume button to select the
air volume, which is switched in the order
of 1 →2 →3.
5Mood/Lock Button
Use the button to turn the pollution level
indicator and other indicators on and o. While
the pollution level indicator and other indicators
are turned on, pressing the Mood/Lock button
repeatedly executes the following: pollution level
indicator OFF
→ all other indicators OFF → all
indicators ON.
󳫲 You can lock all the buttons by pressing and
holding this button for more than 2 seconds. Press
the button again for more than 2 seconds to unlock
the buttons.
󳫲 If you press this button while the buttons are
locked, a sound informs you of the locked status.
INDICATORS AND BUTTONS
How to Use

HOW TO USE
- 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.
Tips
■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 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.
■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)
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■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.
▶Auto Mode
The device automatically adjusts the air volume (Low →Medium →Strong) according to the indoor
pollution level detected by the sensor to operate eciently.
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.
Pollution Level 1 Pollution Levels 2, 3 Pollution Level 4
Air Volume Auto Level 1 Auto Level 2 Auto Level 3
Multi-action function
- 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.
HOW TO USE
How to Use
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Tips

How to Force-reset Filter
FORCED FILTER RESET MODE
1. Press the Filter Replacement Cycle button and the Mood
button simultaneously for more than 2 seconds while the
product is operating.
2. The Pre-lter LED ashes at an approximately 0.5 second
interval.
4. After selecting the lter to reset, press the Filter
Replacement Cycle button for 2 seconds or longer to reset
the lter 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.
Use this function if you have replaced or repaired the lter before the lter alarm indicator
was turned on.
3. Press the Filter Replacement Cycle button to select the
desired lter. lters are selected in the following order.
PRE → HEPA / CARBON → PRE & HEPA / CARBON → PRE
2 sec.
2 sec.
2 sec.
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How to adjust the sensitivity of the particle sensor
ADJUST PARTICLE SENSOR
1. Press the Mode button and the Air Volume button
simultaneously for longer than 2 seconds while the
product is operating.
2. The air volume mode indicator ashes at an approximately
0.5 second interval.
4. 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.
When you operate the product for the rst time, the pollution sensor is set at the standard
sensitivity. If the pollution level indicator remains at High after the air purier 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.
3. 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.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
High Standard Low
2 sec.
2 sec.
2 sec.
2 sec.
FORCED FILTER RESET MODE / ADJUST PARTICLE SENSOR
How to Use

■How to Clean Pollution Sensor
(every two months)
1. 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.
2. 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.)
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.
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Vent
Air inlet
Dust outlet
Dust
inlet

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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)
1. Pull the top part of the front cover to open it.
2. Press the Pre-lter knob and take the lter out.
3. Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner or water depending on
the degree of pollution.
4. 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 heat-
generating appliance, the Pre-lter may be deformed and the product may not function properly.
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 genuine Coway lter to maintain optimal performance of the product.
- Always unplug the power cord before replacing the lter.
■Filter Cleaning and Replacement Cycle
Filter Cleaning/Replacement Time Cleaning/Replacement
Ultrane Pre-lter When the“PRE” indicator is lit* Clean and wash
Customized lter(Optional) Once / 4 months Replace
Deodorization / GreenHEPA™ lter When“HEPA / CARBON”
indicator is lit** Replace
󳫲 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.