Coway Air Cleaner AP 1008BH User Manual

Coway Air Purifier  
· This product is for domestic use only.It cannot be used in an overseas  
country where the power voltage is different.  
AP-1008BH/CH  
· Warranty card is included in this user’s manual.  
· Read and save these instructions  
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DEAR CUSTOMERS  
Thank you for using the coway air purifier.  
Please read the user’s manual to use and maintain the product correctly.  
If you encounter a problem while using the product, you may easily solve the problem by  
referring to the user’s manual. As this manual contains the product warranty card,  
please keep it in a safe place.  
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CONTENTS  
For Information  
How to Use  
SAFETY INFORMATION ………………… 03  
- Electricity Safety ………………………… 03  
- Installation Safety ………………………… 04  
- Operation Safety ………………………… 05  
PARTS NAME ……………………………… 07  
AIR PURIFIED PROCESS ………………… 08  
PREPARATIONS …………………………… 09  
- How to Install Filter ……………………… 09  
OPERATION/INDICATION PART ………… 10  
HOW TO USE ……………………………… 13  
ADJUST PARTICLE SENSOR …………… 15  
Maintenance  
Others  
TROUBLESHOOTING……………………… 19  
SPECIFICATION …………………………… 20  
WARRANTY CARD ………………………… 21  
CLEANING METHOD ……………………… 16  
- Product …………………………………… 16  
- Filter ……………………………………… 17  
FILTER REPLACEMENT ………………… 18  
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SAFETY INFORMATION  
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.  
If not observed, serious physical  
injury or property damage may  
occur as a result.  
If not observed, serious physical If not observed, minor physical  
injury or property damage may injury or property damage may  
Caution  
occur as a result. occur as a result.  
Danger  
Warning  
Electricity Safety  
Do not use a damaged power  
plug or loose electric outlet.  
Otherwise electric shock or fire  
Make sure to connect the  
power plug to a dedicated  
electric outlet for  
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may occur as a result.  
120 V 60 Hz.  
Otherwise electric shock or fire may  
occur as a result.  
Do not move the product by  
pulling the power cord.  
Otherwise electric shock or fire  
Do not handle the power plug  
with a wet hand.  
Otherwise electric shock or fire may  
occur as a result.  
may occur as a result  
Do not forcibly bend the  
power cord or run it under  
a heavy object to prevent  
it from being damaged or  
deformed.  
Do not plug in and plug out  
the power plug repeatedly.  
Otherwise electric shock or fire may  
occur as a result.  
Otherwise electric shock or fire may  
occur as a result.  
If the electric outlet is wet,  
carefully unplug the product  
and let the electric outlet  
completely dry before  
subsequent use.  
Unplug the product before  
repair, inspection, or parts  
replacement.  
Otherwise electric shock or fire may  
occur as a result.  
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Otherwise electric shock or fire may  
occur as a result.  
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Danger Warning Caution  
Remove any dust or water  
Do not plug into an electric  
outlet or power strip that is  
being used by several other  
appliances. Use an electric  
outlet dedicated to the  
from the power plug.  
Otherwise electric shock or fire  
may occur as a result.  
product.  
Otherwise fire may occur as a  
result.  
Unplug the product if it is not  
to be used for a long time.  
Do not attempt to repair  
or modify the power cord.  
Otherwise electric shock or fire  
Otherwise electric shock or fire may  
may occur as a result.  
occur as a result.  
If the power cord is damaged,  
do not replace the cord  
yourself. Call coway service  
center to have it replaced.  
Otherwise electric shock or fire may  
occur as a result.  
Installation Safety  
Do not install the air purifier  
Do not place the product on  
top of an electrical appliance  
such as a heater or tv.  
near a heating device.  
Otherwise fire may occur as a  
result.  
Otherwise fire, electrical shock, or  
malfunction may occur as a result.  
Do not install the product in  
areas where moisture, dust or  
water (rainwater) is present.  
Do not use the product in  
areas where flammable gases  
or combustible materials are  
used or stored.  
Otherwise electric shock or fire may  
Otherwise electric shock or fire may  
occur as a result.  
occur as a result.  
Do not install the product on a  
sloped floor.  
Do not exert excessive force  
or shock on the product.  
Otherwise injury to the user or  
damage to the product may occur  
as a result.  
Otherwise the product may break  
as a result.  
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SAFETY INFORMATION  
When the product is in use,  
Install the product where no  
obstacles around the product  
block the circulation of air.  
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maintain a distance of at least  
20 cm from walls or adjacent  
objects and 30 cm - 60 cm  
above the product.  
Otherwise walls, ceilings, or  
surrounding objects may be  
contaminated  
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Use the air purifier away  
from lighting devices or  
direct sunlight.  
Install the air purifier at least  
2 m away from electronic  
products such as tv.  
Otherwise operation of the  
remote control may be interrupted.  
Otherwise radio interference may  
occur as a result.  
Do not use the product  
in areas where it will be  
subjected to heavy smoke,  
odors, or oil.  
Do not use the air purifier in  
a location exposed to direct  
sunlight.  
Otherwise deformation or  
discoloration may occur as a result.  
Otherwise product performance  
may deteriorate as a result.  
Operation Safety  
Do not stick sharp objects  
such as a screw driver into  
the pollution sensor unit.  
Otherwise electric shock may occur  
as a result.  
If the air purifier produces  
a strange noise, burning  
smell, or smoke, immediately  
remove the power plug from  
the electric outlet and call our  
service center.  
Otherwise electric shock or fire may  
occur as a result.  
Never put the product in  
water.  
Otherwise electric shock may  
occur as a result.  
Do not spray any flammable  
materials such as insecticides  
or fragrances to the air inlet.  
Otherwise fire may occur or product  
performance may deteriorate as a  
result.  
Do not disassemble, repair,  
or modify the product.  
Otherwise electric shock or product  
damage may occur as a result.  
Do not place on top of the  
product any containers with  
water, medicine, food, any  
metallic objects, or any  
flammable material.  
If they get inside the product, electric  
shock, fire, or product damage may  
occur as a result.  
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Danger Warning Caution  
Unplug the product before  
you clean it.  
Otherwise electric shock or fire may  
Do not clean the product by  
applying water directly to the  
product or using benzene or  
thinner.  
occur as a result.  
Otherwise electric shock or fire may  
occur as a result.  
Do not stick fingers or foreign  
objects into the air inlet or  
outlet.  
Otherwise physical injury or product  
malfunction may occur as a result.  
Do not let children hang on to  
the product or climb on it.  
Otherwise physical injury or product  
malfunction may occur as a result.  
When removing the front  
Replace filters with new ones  
according to filter replacement  
cycles.  
Otherwise product performance  
may deteriorate as a result.  
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cover, exercise caution not to  
have part of you body or other  
objects stuck in the upper part  
of the product.  
Otherwise physical injury or product  
malfunction may occur as a result.  
Clean the pre-filter with water  
regularly and dry completely  
before use.  
Do not push or lean against  
this product, as it may  
topple over the product.  
Otherwise physical injury or product  
malfunction may occur as a result.  
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Never let children insert their  
hands into the hole.  
If they fall down with the product,  
an injury may occur.  
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 fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not  
fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not  
attempt to defeat this safety feature.  
Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug. Discard fan or return to an authorized  
service facility for examination and/or repair.  
Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar  
coverings. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.  
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PARTS NAME  
Front  
Rear  
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Display part/  
operation part  
Pollution level  
indicator/  
mood lamp  
Air outlet  
Handle  
Pollution  
sensor unit  
Filter replacement  
reset button  
Power cord  
Others  
User’s manual  
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AIR PURIFIED PROCESS  
Pre-filter  
Treated with antibacterial materials, the pre-filter removes relatively large dust, mold,  
human hair, pet hair, and others.  
A3TM medium filter  
A3TM medium filter removes the medium dust and the gases, and it prevents the HEPA filter.  
A3TM medium filter is antimicrobial and can be cleaned by using the vacuum cleaner,  
and the A3TM medium filter keeps its antimicrobial activity after the cleaning.  
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HEPA filter  
The high-performance composite HEPA filter effectively removes fine dust and cigarette  
smoke while the antibacterial and anti-mold functions of organic antibacterial materials  
eliminate germs and mold.  
1. Pre-filter  
2. A3TM medium filter  
3. HEPA filter  
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PREPARATIONS  
Please Check Before Use!  
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The product is for 120 V 60 Hz only.  
Make sure to connect the power plug to a grounded  
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electric outlet (120 V 60 Hz) dedicated to the product.  
How to install filter  
- Make sure to remove each filter’s plastic packing before installing filters.  
- The product is for household use. Use the product indoors only.  
- When the product is not in use, remove the power plug from the electric outlet.  
- When installing filters, check that the front side of filters is in the correct direction.  
Tips  
Order of filters : Pre-filter A3TM medium filter HEPA filter  
1. Open the front cover.  
Open the front cover by pulling the  
upper part of it.  
2. Take out filters and remove  
the plastic packing.  
Remove the plastic packing of the  
filters except the pre-filter and then  
install filters according to the order of  
filters.  
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OPERATION / INDICATION PART  
Indication Part  
1
2
/
1
Light sensor  
It is a sensor that detects light.  
2
Speed indicator  
By using the speed button, it is possible to select the airflow speed in 4 steps  
(Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Turbo)  
When the product is in sleep mode and power saving mode, the airflow speed  
indicators are not turned on.  
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OPERATION / INDICATION PART  
Operation Part  
1
2
5
4
3
2
1
Auto mode button and its  
indicator  
Power button and its  
indicator  
Use it to turn the product  
on/off. When the power  
is on, the indicator is turned on.  
Use it to select the automatic  
operation mode. When the auto  
mode is selected, the indicator is  
turned on.  
To turn off the power, press and hold the  
power button for approximately 1 second.  
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5
4
Mood button and its  
indicator  
Silent mode button and its  
indicator  
Use it to turn mood lamp  
on/off .  
When mood lamp is turned  
on, the indicator is turned on.  
Use it to select the silent  
operation mode.  
When the silent mode is  
selected, the indicator is turned on.  
Speed button and its indicator  
Use it to select the desired airflow speed.  
Pressing the speed button in auto, or silent mode  
makes the product immediately switch to manual mode.  
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It displays the current cleanliness (pollution) level of the room.  
Clean:Blue Lightly polluted: Polluted:  
Highly  
Light purple Dark purple polluted : Red  
The cleanliness (pollution) level of the room is  
determined by the color at the end of the  
penetrating hole.  
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HOW TO USE  
- Before operating the product, connect the power plug to a dedicated  
electric outlet.  
- Once the power is turned on, you will see the previously used operation mode,  
already set for you to use.  
Tips  
To operate the manual mode  
Press the power button and then select  
the speed of the wind by pressing the  
speed button.  
To select the auto mode  
Press the power button and then select  
the auto mode button.  
Auto mode  
Auto operating mode sets the wind speeds (step 1, 2, or 3) depending on the air pollution states  
that are detected by the pollution sensor.  
When the pollution levels stay in step 1 for approximately 10 minutes, the product switches to  
power saving mode.  
In the power saving mode, the fan is turned off to minimize the power consumption and  
all displays except the power and auto indicators are turned off.  
When the pollution level increases to level 2 or higher, the power saving mode is turned off.  
When the power saving mode continues for 30 minutes, the product temporarily switches from  
the power saving mode to step 1 to blend the surrounding air.  
Pollution level 1  
Step 1  
Pollution level 2  
Step 2  
Pollution level 3 or higher  
Step 3  
Power saving mode  
Fan off  
SPEED  
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To operate the silent mode  
Press the power button and then the  
silent button.  
In silent mode, the airflow speed is  
lowered below step 1 (lower rpm),  
making the environment quiet and  
pleasant.  
To operate the sleep mode(available only in auto  
mode operation)  
If the surroundings are dark for 3 minutes or longer in auto  
mode operation, the product automatically switches to sleep  
mode, lowering the airflow speed, noise, and electricity  
consumption.If the surroundings become bright again for  
5 minutes or longer, the unit resumes normal operation.  
In sleep mode, all displays except the power indicator are  
turned off.  
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ADJUST PARTICLE SENSOR  
How to Adjust the Sensitivity of the Pollution Sensor  
When the product is shipped out, the pollution sensor is set to standard sensitivity. If the pollution level  
stays 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 seem clean, users can adjust the sensitivity of the pollution sensor as follows.  
1. With the mood mode button pressed down,  
insert the power plug in the electric outlet.  
2. With a tone ringing twice, the current sensitivity  
indicator of the sensor blinks.  
3. Adjust the sensitivity by pressing the speed button.  
The sensitivity of the sensor is displayed by  
ablinking airflow speed indicator.  
Sensitive  
Standard  
Insensitive  
Speed step 1  
Speed step 2  
Speed step 3  
4. After adjustment, the sensitivity of the pollution  
sensor is set when the power button is pressed to  
turn the product off or automatically set when 20  
seconds have passed in the setting mode.  
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CLEANING METHOD  
- Always unplug the air purifier before cleaning the product.  
- Do not use detergents that contain organic solvents (solvent, thinner, etc),  
bleach, chlorine, or abrasives.  
- Do not put the air purifier in water or spray water directly on it.  
Tips  
Cleaning the pollution sensor (every 2 months)  
Air outlet  
1. Open the pollution sensor cover on the  
right-hand side of the product. Clean  
the air inlet and outlet vent and then  
the pollution sensor with a soft brush or  
vacuum cleaner.  
Air inlet  
2. Wet a cotton swab lightly and clean the lens, dust inlet,  
and dust outlet. Clean them with a dry cotton swab  
to remove remaining moisture.  
Dust outlet  
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Without regular cleaning, the performance of the pollution sensor deteriorates.  
The cleaning cycle differs depending on the operation environment.  
When using the product in a dusty environment, clean the sensor more often.  
Dust inlet  
Cleaning the air inlet and outlet (every 2 months)  
Clean the air inlet and outlet with a soft brush.  
Exercise caution not to have dust fall inside the air purifier.  
Cleaning the front cover  
Separate the front cover from the product and remove the dust  
attached to the surface with a soft dry brush or cloth.  
Use lightly wet cloth if the contamination is serious but do not use abrasives.  
Cleaning the product body (every 2 ~ 4 weeks)  
Use dry, soft cloth to clean the product.  
Use lightly wet cloth if the contamination is serious but do not use abrasives.  
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CLEANING METHOD  
- Always unplug the product before cleaning the filter.  
- The pre-filter is reusable by removing dust or cleaning it with water.  
- If the pre-filter is not cleaned for a long time, the product performance may deteriorate.  
- The HPEA filter are not reusable with cleaning. Never clean them with water.  
Tips  
Cleaning the pre-filter (every 2 ~ 4 weeks)  
1. Open the front cover by pulling  
out the end part above the air  
inlet.  
2. Take out the pre-filter by pulling out on the handles.  
To prevent dust from falling off, remove the filter carefully without exerting a shock.  
3. Clean the pre-filer with a vacuum cleaner or with water depending  
on the level of contamination.  
4. Clean the A3TM medium filter with a vacuum cleaner  
(every 4 months).  
5. Install the pre-filter after removing the moisture completely.  
Fit the front cover back to the product.  
When refitting the pre-filter to the product, fit it in the hook correctly.  
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FILTER REPLACEMENT  
How to replace filters  
- Check that the ‘front’ sides of filters are in the correct direction.  
- To maintain optimal performance of the product, use original coway filters.  
- Always unplug the air purifier before replacing filters.  
Filter cleaning and replacement cycles  
Filter  
Pre-filter  
cycles  
method  
Cleaning  
Every 2~4 weeks  
Every 4 months  
Every 30 months  
Every 30 months  
Cleaning  
A3TM medium filter  
Replacement  
Replacement  
/
HEPA filter  
Each service life is based on 24-hour use in Speed step 1.  
The recommended filter replacement cycles may differ depending on the operating environment.  
Filter replacement indicator  
1. Button indicator is turned on one by one clockwise when the filter  
needs to be replaced.  
2. Airflow LED indicates a filter that needs to be replaced.  
Step 1 LED : HEPA  
Step 2 LED : A3TM medium  
3. When the filter replacement indicator is displayed, the pollution level  
indicator is turned off.  
4. The filter replacement indicator is displayed for 5 minutes in every half an hour.  
5. After replacing filter, push the Reset button one time.  
6. When you have replaced a filter before the filter replacement cycle is reached, press and hold the  
RESET button for 1 second(forcible reset). The forcible reset initializes all the filter replacement  
cycle counters.  
Replacing filters  
1. When replacing filter, check that the front side is In the correct  
direction.  
2. With the power is on, press the reset button with a sharp tool.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
The air purifier may operate abnormally not because of the product malfunction but because  
of minor causes or the fact that the user is not familiar with the product use. In such a case,  
problems can be solved easily even without the help from the service center just by checking  
the following. If the problem still persists after you check the following, contact the service  
center.  
Symptom  
Check  
Measures to take  
Connect the power cord to an electric  
outlet for 120 V 60 Hz.  
Is the power cord connected?  
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Press the power button and then select  
the desired function.  
Is the display part all turned off?  
Isn’t the power gone out?  
Use the air purifier after the power  
comes back on.  
No air is blowing.  
When the pollution level 1 lasts  
continuously for 10 minutes, the product  
switches to power saving mode, turning  
off the fan automatically.  
Is the auto mode indicator turned on?  
Set the desired operating mode.  
Isn’t it in manual or silent mode?  
Isn’t the room dark?  
The airflow speed  
does not change.  
When in sleep mode, the airflow speed  
is fixed to the minimum level.  
The airflow speed is  
significantly weaker than  
before.  
Check the filter cleaning and replacement  
cycles and then clean/replace the filter(s)  
if necessary.  
Isn’t the filter cleaning or  
replacement time passed?  
Check the filter cleaning and replacement  
cycles and then clean/replace the filter(s)  
if necessary.  
A bad smell comes out  
of the air outlet.  
Isn’t the filter cleaning or  
replacement time passed?  
Isn’t there dust on the pollution  
sensor’s lens?  
Clean the lens of the pollution sensor.  
The color of the pollution  
level indicator always  
stays the same.  
Adjust the sensitivity of the pollution  
sensor to Insensitive or Standard.  
Does the pollution level keep  
indicating a high level?  
Adjust the sensitivity of the pollution  
sensor to sensitive or standard.  
Does the pollution level keep  
indicating a low level?  
The pollution level  
indicator blinks.  
Request service or ask our service center.  
When other functional  
problems are detected  
Check the symptoms, unplug the product, and then request service or ask  
service center.  
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SPECIFICATION  
Product specification  
Air Purifier  
Model  
AP-1008BH  
AP-1008CH  
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Rated voltage  
120 V 60 Hz  
Phase  
1
47 W  
Power consumption  
Product insulation grade  
Dust collection mode  
Grade 2 device  
Mechanical dust collection method (HEPA filter)  
Power is shut down when the front cover is opened.  
Indoor use  
Safety feature  
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Installation place  
Maximum volume of air  
5.8 /min  
Size  
354 mm(Width) × 194 mm(Depth) × 645 mm(Height)  
Weight  
7.3 kg  
6.8 kg  
The specifications are subject to minor changes to improve the  
product performance.  
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AP-1008BH/CH  
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USA  
Add : WOONGJIN COWAY USA, INC.  
695 SOUTH VERMONT, STE. 110(SOUTH TOWER) LOS ANGELES, CA 90005, USA  
Call Center : (213) 386-9900 / (213) 480-1600  
FAX : (213) 386-3990  
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