Coway Air Purifier
AP-1008DH
· This product is for domestic use only.It cannot be used in an
overseas country where the power voltage is different.
· 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
- Please keep the User’s Manual where it can be readily reached or found. -
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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
< AP-1008DH >
Display part/
operation part
Pollution level
indicator/mood lamp
Speed indicator
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.
■ MCCTM medium filter
This is a versatile filter which removes the yellow dust that occurs during the spring
season as well as toxic gases, viruses and bacteria such as influenza, legionella, etc.
■ Deodorization filter
By applying the activated filter that remove odor and the harmful
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gas effectively, it eliminates food odors and unpleasant household smells.
■ 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.
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2. MCCTM medium filter
1. Pre-filter
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3. Deodorization filter
4. 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 → MCCTM Medium Filter →Deodorization filter
→ HEPA filter
1. Open the front cover.
Open the front cover by pulling the
upper part of it.
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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
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Light sensor
It is a sensor that detects light.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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■ 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
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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.
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■ 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 HEPA 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.
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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. Install the pre-filter after removing the moisture completely.
Fit the front cover back to the product.
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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
MCCTM medium filter
Deodorization filter
HEPA filter
cycles
method
Cleaning and washing
Replacement
Every 2~4 weeks
Every 4 months
Every 12 months
Every 12 months
Replacement
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Replacement
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Each service life is based on 24-hour use in auto mode.
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 : deodorization,
Step 3 LED : MCCTM 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. 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?
Use the air purifier after the power
comes back on.
No air is blowing.
• Isn’t the power gone out?
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?
The airflow speed
does not change.
When in sleep mode, the airflow speed
is fixed to the minimum level.
• Isn’t the room dark?
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-1008DH
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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)
Safety feature
Power is shut down when the front cover is opened.
Indoor use
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Installation place
Maximum volume of air
㎡
5.0 /min
Size
354 mm(Width) × 194 mm(Depth) × 645 mm(Height)
7.3 kg
Weight
▶ The specifications are subject to minor changes to improve the
product performance.
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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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