Coway AP-1018F User manual

Coway Air Purier AP-1018F
• This product is for domestic use only. It cannot be used in an overseas country
where the power voltage is dierent.
• Read and save these instructions.
• English, Vietnamese

FEATURES
4. Detachable air vent grille
Detachable vent grilles are installed on the purier top
for easier, more eective cleaning than in other products
with xed covers.
5. Elegant design
A slim, neat design makes this purier blend in anywhere.
1. Smart eco
The smart power saving feature automatically switches
to smart eco mode if the purier does not run for a set
period of time.
- Enters standby mode when the air stays clean for
at least 10 minutes.
2. Excellent air purication ability
A powerful HEPA lter removes ne dust from indoor
air as part of an optimized lter system that quickly
eliminates contamination.
3. Fine dust lter
Coway’s customized lter that eectively removes ne
dust(PM10) and protects the HEPA lter.

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DEAR CUSTOMERS
Thank you for using the Coway air purier.
Please be sure to read this instruction manual to use and maintain your air purier correctly.
If you experience any problems during use, you can refer to this instruction manual to resolve them.
CONTENTS
FEATURES / CONTENTS
Coway
- Keep your instruction manual in a readily accessible or visible place.-
FOR INFORMATION
MAINTENANCE
HOWTO USE
OTHERS
| 03 |
SAFETY INFORMATION
Danger
Warning
Caution
| 07 |
PARTS NAME
| 09 |
AIR PURIFICATION PROCESS
| 10 |
BEFORE USE
How to install lter
| 11 |
INDICATORS AND BUTTONS
| 13 |
HOW TO USE
| 14 |
ADJUST PARTICLE SENSOR
| 15 |
CLEANING METHOD
Product
Filter
| 17 |
FILTER REPLACEMENT
| 19 |
TROUBLE SHOOTING
| 20 |
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

SAFETY INFORMATION
This is safety information. Be sure to follow it!
The warnings are to keep users safe and avoid damage to the product.
Please read them 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.
• Only connect the power cord to the voltage rating that matches it
on the rating plate.
• 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.

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SAFETY INFORMATION | Danger
Coway
• 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.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
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.

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• 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.
• It is advisable to supervise children so they do not play with the device.
• When moving the purier, lift the top as
well with your thumb as in the photo.
The purier may fall over.
Coway SAFETY INFORMATION | Warning | Caution
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PARTS NAME
Top
Rear / Front
Detachable
top outlet grille
Indicators/
Buttons
Air vent
Power cord
Air quality
sensor
Rear handle
Air inlet
Front cover
Contamination
indicator

User manual
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Coway PARTS NAME
Components

AIR PURIFICATION PROCESS
■Pre-lter
Removes large dust and mold, hair, pet fur, etc.
■Fine dust lter
Coway’s customized lter that eectively removes ne dust(PM10) and protects the HEPA lter.
■Deodorization lter
The granular activated carbon Deodorization lter eectively removes odors including food smells and
unpleasant household odors and harmful gases.
■HEPA lter
The high-performance synthetic HEPA lter is excellent at removing cigarette smoke and ne dust.
1. Pre-lter
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2. Fine dust lter
3. Deodorization lter 4. HEPA lter
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BEFORE USE
How to Use AIR PURIFICATION PROCESS / BEFORE USE
How to install lter
Please check before use
Only connect the power cord to the voltage rating that matches it on the rating plate.
- Be sure to install the lter after removing the plastic packaging.
- Only use it indoors.
- When not in use, remove the power plug from the socket.
- During lter assembly, check the front of the lters.
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Filter assembly order: HEPA lter →Deodorization lter →
Fine dust lter →Pre-lter
Tips
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1. Open the front cover.
Pull the upper part of the front cover to open.
3. Reattach the front cover.
Fit the two tabs on the bottom part of the
front cover into their slots and push to install.
∗If the front cover is not properly attached,
the product will not operate.
2. Take out the lter and remove
the plastic packaging.
Remove the plastic packaging from lters,
excluding the pre-lter, and assemble them
in the purier in order.
∗Filter assembly order: HEPA lter →
Deodorization lter →(Fine dust lter) →
Pre-lter

3Smart eco mode indicator
This indicator is illuminated if
smart eco mode is on.
5Air speed mode indicator
This indicator is illuminated when
level 1/2 air speed is on.
7Air quality indicator
Indoor contamination is shown
by LED color.
Clean (blue) →Slight (green) →
Heavy (yellow) →Severe (red)
4Silent mode indicator
This indicator is illuminated if
silent mode is on.
6Light sensor
This sensor detects light around
the purier.
1Auto mode indicator
This indicator is illuminated if
auto mode is on.
2Turbo mode indicator
This indicator is illuminated if
turbo mode is on.
7 Contamination
indicator
1 Auto mode
indicator
2 Turbo mode
indicator
3 Smart eco mode
indicator
5 Air speed mode
indicator
4 Silent mode
indicator
6 Light sensor
Indicators
INDICATORS AND BUTTONS

1Power button 2Mode button 4Air speed button 5Mood/lock button 3Smart eco
button
5Mood/lock button
Turns the air quality indicator on or o.
Press once to turn o the air quality indicator, press again to turn o all indicators, and press one
more time to turn all indicators on.
Press and hold the lock button for 3 seconds to lock all buttons, and press and hold for another 3 seconds to unlock.
1Power button
Use when turning the purier
on and o.
The purier begins operating in auto
mode the rst time, and if it is turned o
and on again while in operation, runs in
the mode it was in before it stopped.
2Mode button
Press the mode button to go
from auto →turbo mode.
3Smart eco button
Enters standby mode when the air
stays clean for at least 10 minutes.
4Air speed button
Press the air speed button to cycle
air speed between Silent →1 →2.
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How to Use INDICATORS AND BUTTONS
Buttons

HOW TO USE
- Plug the power plug into a socket before operating the purier.
- When the purier is turned on, it starts in auto mode by default.
Tips
▶Auto mode
Operates eectively by automatically adjusting the air speed (auto level 1 →auto level 2 →auto level 3) depending
on the indoor pollution level detected by the sensor.
This is a convenient operating mode for most users.
Pollution level 1 Pollution level 2 Pollution level 3, 4
Air speed Auto level 1 Auto level 2 Auto level 3
∗The air speed indicator is o during auto mode.
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■To operate manually
Press the power button to turn on the
purier, and press the air speed button
to choose your desired air speed.
(Level 1 →level 2 →silent)
∗Press the air speed button while operating
automatically (auto/silent/yellow dust) to
immediately convert to manual operation.
■To operate automatically
Press the power button to turn on the
purier and press the mode button to
select your desired operating mode.
(Auto →turbo)
▶Turbo mode
Maximizes air ow during operation to quickly create a comfortable environment.
Turbo may be noisy and consume a lot of energy as it operates at higher air speed than level 2.
▶Silent mode
Minimizes air speed during operation to create a quiet, comfortable environment.
This operating mode is quiet and consumes less power.
∗The air speed indicator is o during silent mode.

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How to Use HOW TO USE / ADJUST PARTICLE SENSOR
When you rst turn on the purier, the air quality sensor is set to standard. You can adjust the
sensitivity as follows if the air quality LED stays at severe even after the purier runs for 2 hours or
more with high pollution or the air quality LED stays at clean even if the pollution is high.
How to adjust the sensitivity of the pollution sensor
ADJUST PARTICLE SENSOR
1 sec.1 sec.
3 sec.3 sec.
1. Press and hold the air speed button and mode
button simultaneously for about 1 second while
the purier is running.
2. The air speed mode indicator ashes at intervals of
about 0.5 seconds.
4. Press the air speed and mode buttons simultaneously
for at least 3 seconds again to enter your selected
sensitivity to operate the purier normally.
∗If the air speed button and mode button are not pressed for
10 seconds after selecting sensitivity, the selected sensitivity is
automatically input.
3. Press the air speed button to adjust to your desired
sensor sensitivity. When sensor sensitivity is selected,
the air speed mode indicator ashes as follows.
Silence Level 1 Level 2
Sensitive Standard Insensitive

CLEANING METHOD
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Vent
Air inlet
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Dust outlet
Dust inlet
- Always unplug the power before cleaning.
- Do not use detergents containing organic solvents (solvents, thinners, etc.),
bleach, chlorine, or abrasives to clean.
- Do not immerse the purier in water or sprinkle water on it.
Tips
■ Cleaning the air quality sensor (clean every 2 months)
1. Clean the air quality sensor air inlet and vent with a soft brush
or vacuum cleaner.
∗Take care that dust does not fall inside the purier while cleaning.
2. Open the air quality sensor cover on the upper rear of the purier.
(Use the slots on the air quality sensor cover to open it.)
Wet a cotton ball with a small amount of water and
wipe the lens, dust inlet, and outlet, then
wipe again with a dry cotton ball to remove
moisture.
∗If cleaning is not done regularly, the air quality
sensor may not work as well.
∗Clean more often in very dusty environments.
■Cleaning the front cover
Remove the front cover from the purier and then wipe away dust
stuck to the surface with a soft, dry cloth or soft brush.
∗If there is severe contamination, use a damp cloth (do not use abrasives).
■Cleaning the vent and detachable
vent grille
Lift the detachable vent grille on top of the
vent, then clean the grill and vent with a soft
brush or vacuum cleaner.
∗Be careful not to let dust enter the vent
while cleaning.
■ Cleaning the purier
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
∗If there is severe contamination, use a damp cloth (do not use abrasives).

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CLEANING METHOD
Maintenance
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- Always unplug the power before cleaning the lters.
- The pre-lter can be reused after removing dust and cleaning with water.
- If the pre-filter is not cleaned for a long time, the product performance may
decrease and problems may occur.
- Fine dust lter, Deodorization lter and HEPA lter cannot be reused after cleaning.
Never clean them with water.
Tips
■Pre-lter (clean every 2-4 weeks)
1. Pull the upper part of the front cover to open.
2. Pull the pre-lter handle to take it out.
∗Be careful that dust doesn't fall out during removal.
3. Remove dust with water or a vacuum cleaner depending on the
degree of contamination
∗Be careful not to let dust enter the purier while cleaning.
4. Push the completely dry pre-lter all the way into the purier to install it. Close the front cover again.

■How to replace
- Refer to the lter installation method specied on page 10 to replace the lters.
- During lter assembly, be sure to check the front.
- Only use genuine Coway lters to keep the purier at its optimal performance.
- Always unplug the power plug before replacing lters.
■Filter cleaning and replacement cycle
FILTER REPLACEMENT
∗Based on 24 hour (1 day) use at low air speed
∗The lter replacement cycle is the recommended cycle and may vary depending on usage environment.
Filter Cleaning /
replacement time
Cleaning /
replacement
Pre-lter Once / 2-4 weeks Clean and wash
Fine dust lter Once / 4 months Replace
Deodorization lter Once / 24 months Replace
HEPA lter Once / 12 months Replace

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FILTER REPLACEMENT
Maintenance
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■How to replace Deodorization lter / HEPA lters (replace every 24 / 12 months)
1. Open the front cover and remove the pre-filter and Fine dust filter from the purifier, then take out
the Deodorization lter and HEPA lter.
■Replacing the Fine dust lter (replace every 4 months)
1. Open the front cover and remove the pre-lter from the purier, then take out the Fine dust lter.
2. Remove the plastic packaging from the new Fine dust lter, then insert it.
Insert the pre-lter into the purier in the reverse order you removed it, then close the front cover.
2. Replace them with a new Deodorization lter and new HEPA lter with the plastic packaging removed.
Reassemble the purier in the reverse order you disassembled it and close the front cover.
∗Check the lters' front display.

TROUBLE SHOOTING
The product may not operate correctly due to trivial reasons or inexperienced usage, although
these are not product malfunctions. In such cases, the problem can be solved easily without the
help of a service center if the following items are checked. If the problem is not resolved even after
checking the following, please contact a service center.
Problem Check Possible Solutions
There is no breeze.
• Is the power plugged in? Only connect the power cord to the voltage
rating that matches it on the rating plate.
• Is the entire display o? Press the power button, then select your
desired feature.
• Is there a power failure? After the power comes back on, use the
purier.
Air speed doesn't
change.
• Is the automatic indicator o? You can only select air speed in manual
mode (normal).
• Is the silent indicator o? You can only select air speed in manual
mode (normal).
Air speed is very low. • Is it past time for lter cleaning and
replacement?
Check your lter cleaning and
replacement cycle and clean or replace
lters.
Pollution level
doesn't change.
• Is there dust on the air quality sensor
lens ? Clean the air quality sensor lens (p. 15).
• Does the pollution level continuously
appear high?
Set your pollution sensitivity to
insensitive or standard (p. 14).
• Does the pollution level continuously
appear low?
Set your pollution sensitivity to sensitive
or standard (p. 14).
There's a smell from
the vent.
• Is it past time for lter cleaning and
replacement?
Check your lter cleaning and
replacement cycle and clean or replace
lters.
The air quality
indicator ashes. • Request service.
If other functional
aws occur • Check the problem, then unplug the power and request service.