ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL AIR PURIFIER Read before using product (safety instruction), use properly. About ensuring users safety and property. After careful read through the user manual, do keep it in a handy place. PH-U459KN P/NO : MFL66979819 www.lg.
THE ADVANTAGES ARE ENGLISH THE ADVANTAGES ARE Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the LG Family. By following the use and care instructions in this manual, your air purifier will provide you with many years of reliable service. Easy to use HEPA filter system. - Filter cleaning is easy with LG’s convenient filter separation system.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 The precautions related with the safety shown below are to prevent unexpected hazard and damage through safe and accurate operation of the product. ! WARNING If not followed, it can cause death or major injury to the user. ! CAUTION This symbol will alert you to the possibility of improper use that may result in damage. Read instructions to avoid damage or injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ENGLISH • When using the multi-outlet, do not use several appliances at the same time. Excessive use of electric power will be the cause of fire and electric shock. • When the outlet is damaged or loosened, do not use it. It will be the cause of fire and electric shock. • When gas is leaked, perform the ventilation by opening the window before operating the air purifier or remote controller. Otherwise, it will be the cause of the explosion, fire, and burn.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 ENGLISH • Do not use power outlet except for AC 220–240 V. It can cause fire or electric shock. • Do not sprinkle insecticide or spray to the product. This will be the cause of fire and product failure. • Do not move the product while it is under operation. This can be the cause of fire and electric shock or partial damage of the product can be occurred. • Do not allow water to be infiltrated into the product. This will be the cause of fire and electric shock.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ENGLISH ! CAUTION • Do not install the product on transportation devices (Vehicle/Ship/Airplane etc.) It can cause problem to the product. • When using combustion devices along with the air purifier in closed indoor setting, frequently ventilate the room. Some hazardous substances, such as carbon dioxide may not be fully removed. • When installing the product close to TV or audio, leave 1 m of clearance. TV or audio may malfunction.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 7 ENGLISH • Do not damage, process, excessively bend, twist, pull, insert into gap or heat the power cord. Damaged cord can cause fire or electric shock. • If the power cord is damaged, request for repair to the service technician to prevent any risk. If not, it can cause fire, electric shock or product failure. • Do not use the product for ventilation etc. It can reduce the life of the product. • Do not insert any obstacles or metallic objects into the air inlet or outlet.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ENGLISH • When throwing away the water on the tray, unplug the power and pull out the tray from the main unit, and then pour out the water. Water penetrating inside the product can cause product failure. • When the product is not used, do not store the product with the water on the tray. It can cause growth of fungus and bacteria. • When pouring out the water within the tray, do not lift up the main unit but pull out the tray to pour out the water.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 9 ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 THE ADVA NTAGES ARE 19 HUMIDIFIER FUNCTION 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 22 CLEANING 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS 10 INSTALLATION 23 EXTERIOR AND DUST SENSOR CLEANING METHOD 25 FILTER CLEANING AND 11 NAME OF EAC H PART 11 Mainframe 12 Humidifier function 13 Display and Control Panel 14 Filter system 14 Humidifier filter system 15 OPERA TION 15 EXCHANGE 28 STORAGE 29 TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Clean Operation mode 16 ADDITIONAL FUNCTION 16 Slee
INSTALLATION ENGLISH INSTALLATION Places to Install Main Unit • Places with handy power connections • Places with no obstacle to clog air inlet • Places with horizontal surface and rich air circulation ! WARNING Install the air purifier on moving objects (car or ship etc) may cause the product defect, therefore do not install on those places.
NAME OF EACH PART 11 ENGLISH NAME OF EACH PART Mainframe 1. Hand grip 2. Dust sensing section 3. Power cord 4. Air outlet Cover 5. Filter case (Dual protection filter + Allergy filter + Triple care filter + HEPA filter) 6. Odor sensing section 7. Front panel 8. Clean Air Indicator Light 4 1 5 2 6 7 3 8 Clean Air Indicator Light • Under general mode, clean air indicator light will show the quality the air in the surrounding area.
NAME OF EACH PART ENGLISH Humidifier function 1. Humidifier filter 2. Humidifier filter cover 3. Humidifier filter shaft 4. Tray lid 5. Humidifier filter case 6. Float 7. Water tank 8. Tank lever 9. Cleaning brush 10. Tray 11. Packing 12.
NAME OF EACH PART 13 ENGLISH Display and Control Panel 1 2 3 8 9 1. Power On/Off button 2. Operation mode indicator : Press the operation mode button to select the operation mode. 3. Fan Speed Display : Press the fan speed button to change air volume. 4. Ionizer lamp : It removes various bacteria in the room air by releasing sterilizing ion. 5. Lock lamp : It sets or releases lock function when pressing the Ionizer button and the Sleep button simultaneously. 6.
NAME OF EACH PART ENGLISH Filter system Humidifier filter system Only the filter section is described. 1 2 3 4 1 5 1. Dual protection filter : It extends the replacement cycle of the filter for replacement by enabling two roles of antibacterial and removal of large dust particles with single filter. 2. Allergy filter : Adsorb and decompose allergic ingredients. 3.
OPERATION 15 Clean Operation mode Purify Indoor Air. 1. Press On/Off Button. A confirmation tone will sound to indicate that the unit is powering on. The unit will also produce a tone when the unit is first plugged in. Fresh air will come out from the air outlet. - Press On/Off button again to turn off. - When restart air purifier, system will retrieve to the previous operating condition. 2. Adjust to Clean Operation mode with operation mode button. 3. Select the desired wind amount with Speed button.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTION ENGLISH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION Sleep Timer function It is used when you go to sleep or to turn OFF after several hours. 1. Press On/Off Button. 2. Press Sleep button to set to the time for the timer. - Every time you press the button, it is set in the order of 2 hours → 4 hours → 8 hours → OFF → 2 hours. Information • You can select up to maximum of 8 hours. • It operates for the set hours and then automatically stops.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTION 17 May remind users to clean or replace the filter after use for a certain period. 1. During the operation, if the Filter Check lamp light is on, open the front panel and check the filter under the operation state of the air purifier. 2. Detailed information for the filter cleaning, refer to the page 26-28. Information • Filter maintenance may vary depending on the environment. Method 1.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTION ENGLISH Lock Function This is the function so that the button of the product will not be acted in unintended condition. 1. During the operation, if pressing the Ionizer button and Sleep button for 3 seconds simultaneously, the locking setup or release will be realized. - If buttons are not acted during the product operation, check the locking indicator of the display and release the locking setup.
HUMIDIFIER FUNCTION 19 ENGLISH HUMIDIFIER FUNCTION This maintains the optimal level of humidity when the indoor air is dry. Check the assembly condition of humidifier filter 1. Pull out the water tank. Supplying water to water tank 1. Open the cap of the water tank and fill tap water to the water tank. • Fill the water to the water tank to the level of no water leakage when the cap is closed. 2. Pull out the tray. • Carefully lift the tray up to pull it out without spilling the water. ! CAUTION 3.
HUMIDIFIER FUNCTION ENGLISH 2. Close the water tank cap. • Check whether the water is leaking. • Always wipe out any moisture around the water tank. • When the water tank is assembled without the packing on the cap, water can easily spill over to cause electric shock and product damage. ! CAUTION Humidifier operation 1. Press the ON/OFF button. 2. Press the HUMIDIFYING button. • The user cannot set to the specific level of humidity the user wants.
HUMIDIFIER FUNCTION 21 • If the water is low in the tank, No Water lamp is turned on and buzzer sounds, but the operation does not stop. When you separate the water tank and the tray from the product during the humidification operation, No Water lamp is also turned on and buzzer sounds, but the operation does not stop. Do not separate the water tank and the tray during the operation.
CLEANING ENGLISH CLEANING Tray, humidifier filter 1. Pull out the water tank. 2. Pull out the tray. • Carefully lift the tray up to pull it out without spilling the water. 3. Separate the humidifier filter and tray lid. 4. Clean the tray and humidifier filter. • After cleaning, always close the tray lid. • If the humidifier function is not used for a long period of time, frequently dry the humidifier filter and wipe the water of the tray. 5. Assemble the humidifier filter.
EXTERIOR AND DUST SENSOR CLEANING METHOD 23 Exterior and dust sensor cleaning method 2. Open the dust sensor cover. Wash the sensor filter and dry the filter properly. Wipe the exterior of the unit with a soft cloth using warm water and a mild detergent. 3. Wipe the lens of the dust sensor with a cotton stick. • After cleaning the lens, close the cover of the dust sensor in the reverse order. ! CAUTION • Do not use harsh cleaners or very hot water. Do not wash in the dishwasher.
EXTERIOR AND DUST SENSOR CLEANING METHOD ENGLISH Air outlet cleaning method 1. Hold the wave pattern part of the air outlet cover, and lift upward to separate. 2. Clean the safety grille with the soft brush and the suction inlet of vacuum cleaner. 3. Wash the air outlet cover with soft brush in the running water. 4. When assembling after the cleaning, settle the front section of the air outlet cover after inserting the cover rear section to suit to the product as shown in the right side figure.
FILTER CLEANING AND EXCHANGE 25 1. In case of under operation, be sure to OFF the power supply. Open the front panel by pulling it forward. 4. Clean the disassembled filter in accordance with the filter cleaning method in the next page. Front Panel 2. Remove the filter case by pulling it up. Triple care filter Dual protection filter HEPA filter Allergy filter ! CAUTION 3. Separate the Pre filter from the filter case by pulling it forward.
FILTER CLEANING AND EXCHANGE ENGLISH Cleaning method of various filters Type of filter Classification Dual protection filter For washing Allergy filter For replacement Triple care filter For replacement HEPA filter For replacement Washing cycle Cleaning method Clean the Dual protection filter with a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush, About a month and when washing Cycle the contamination is severe, use a neutral detergent and water to clean it off.
FILTER CLEANING AND EXCHANGE 27 ENGLISH Cleaning method of tray and humidifier filter Cleaning Classification Replacement cycle cycle Water tank - Tray - Humidifier filter 6-12 months • Rinse the water tank by shaking 45 times. Cleaning method • When filling the water tank, fill up to 1/3 and rinse it 4-5 times to wash it out. Daily • Dissolve 10g of neutral detergent or citric acid in 1L of warm water for 1-2 hours, and then use the cleaning brush to clean the parts.
STORAGE ENGLISH STORAGE Operate the Air Purification operation mode for more than 1 hour on a clear day and then press the On/Off button to stop the operation. Unplug the power plug. Power plug Clean and protect the unit’s mainframe. Cover the unit while storing for an extended period of time. When cleaning, wipe the main body with smooth cloth. • Otherwise, there is the worry of external damage due to the scratch etc.
TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 29 Symptom Confirmation Procedures • Is the power plug un– Plug the power properly. plugged? • Whether a power cut occur? – Retrieve working when power cut Air Purifier finish. will not start. • Whether the front panel – When the front panel opened, operopen or not? ation cannot be performed. Close it completely. Turning off • Turning off presetting can- - Perform the presetting once again presetting not be performed.
TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ENGLISH Symptom Confirmation Procedures There is a “gulp” sound from the product. – This is the sound of the water being supplied from the water tank to the tray. (This is not a problem.) • Is the humidifier filter corThe rate of rectly inserted in the tray? water decreasing in • Is there a high level of alien the water particles in the humidifier tank is slowing or not de- filter? • Is it raining or is the indoor creasing at temperature too low? all.
TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 31 Confirmation Procedures • Are you using the product where there is smoke or odor? – The air cleaning function can deteriorate in locations where there is a lot of smoke or odor. Ventilate the space and then use the air purifier. Air outlet has • Are you using the product – For the food smell, it can be penean abnormal where there is a food smell? trated to the filter, therefore ventiodor late the space and then use the air purifier.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ENGLISH PRODUCT SPECIFICATION The external dimension, design and product standard can change to improve the quality of the product.
