LG PH-U459WN, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ER PH U459WN Read before using product safety instruction use properly About ensuring users safety and property Product warranty card is enclosed with the user manual After careful read through the user manual do keep it in a handy place ...

Page 2: ...nce again sterilized by NPI Nano Plasma Ion outside Only LG air purifier can sterilize perfectly both inside and outside Filter cleaning is easy with LG s convenient filter separation system Filters can be washed over and over again 3 dimensional sterilization system Easy to use HEPA filter system The allergy filter could absorbs and decomposes allergic ingredients having the allergy preventive ef...

Page 3: ...r filter system Getting Started Operation 21 23 Air Purifying Operation Manual Mode Auto Mode Sandstorm Mode Sleeping Mode Additional functions 24 27 Off timer function NPI sterilization function Filter checking function Lock function Power save setting Humidifier function 28 30 How to Use Cleaning 31 Exterior and dust sensor cleaning method 32 33 Filter cleaning and exchange 34 36 Storage 37 Trou...

Page 4: ...arning If not followed it can cause death or major injury to the user This symbol will alert you to the possibility of improper use that may result in damage Read instructions to avoid damage or injury This symbol will alert you to any product detail or operation that could lead to a safety hazard if the instructions in the manual are not followed properly Cautions Warning Caution ...

Page 5: ...fier or remote controller Otherwise it will be the cause of the explosion fire and burn Do not use the product at the location where moisture or floating particles are prevailed such as toilet or bathroom laundry etc This will be the cause of fire and electric shock Carry out the installation by avoiding direct sunlight heating appliance and dampness These will be the cause of the electric shock f...

Page 6: ...t touch the product and filter with wet hands It can cause electric shock or problem to the product When cleaning the product start only when the power is unplugged and the rotating fan stops It can cause electric shock or injury Do not let the moisture generated from the humidifier directly contact the product It can cause electric shock fire and problem to the product Do not install the product ...

Page 7: ...se of fire and electric shock When closing the front panel be careful not to insert any part of the body such as hand etc This will be the hazard of product damage or injury When the product falls over during humidifier function the water can cause an electric shock After unplugging the power cord remove any moisture inside the product and dry sufficiently before using the product Do not move the ...

Page 8: ...duct Do not let children climb on top of the product or touch the product without permission It can cause injury or problem to product Warning 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 substa...

Page 9: ... product The product may partially be damaged Do not place any obstacles around the air inlet or outlet of the product This can cause product failure Do not use the product for special application location such as preservation of animal plant precision machinery artifact etc This can cause property damage Do not clean the product with strong detergent such as solvent but use smooth cloth It can ca...

Page 10: ...panel If opening the front panel the operation will be stopped Do not input inflammables into the product This will be the cause of fire and product failure Always install the product on leveled surface If the installation surface is not leveled the water can overflow from the vibration of the product When not used empty the water in the water tank and tray to avoid from freezing If the product is...

Page 11: ...our out the water inside the main unit Water tank and tray When the product is transported with the water inside the product it can overflow to cause risk Do not use the product near the wall furniture or ceiling It can cause scaling growth of fungus or deformation Do not drink the water used in the humidifier It can have negative effect on your body such as stomachache or diarrhea Exchange the wa...

Page 12: ... can cause leakage Do not carry the product by holding the water tank handle The product can fall over to cause an injury Do not drink or feed the water left inside the product Water tank and tray to animal or plant It could be have a negative effect on your body or cause an unexpected accident Do not put any magnet or metallic object on top of the main unit It can cause a malfunction Do not leave...

Page 13: ...oduct defect therefore do not install on those places Places to Install 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 person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that...

Page 14: ...article is the correct and effective way to use product in long term scale Do not stay too closed when sleeping Air purifier fan speed is not strong before fallen asleep feel cool after fallen asleep would feel cold The appropriate way is to keep at least 1 meter distance with air purifier Do not place in the corner edge Avoid to install at places surrounded by furniture appliances etc or in the e...

Page 15: ...e of Each Part Air outlet Cover Hand grip Dust sensing section Power cord Filter case Pre filter Allergy filter Deodorization filter HEPA filter Front panel Odor sensing section Mainframe Shape of the power cord can be different by country ...

Page 16: ...ir Purifier Name of Each Part Humidifier function Humidifier filter Humidifier filter cover Humidifier filter case Tray cover Water tank Tank lever Tank cover Tray Packing Cap Float Cleaning brush Tray lid ...

Page 17: ...when using the humidifier function and off when water is filled Dust Odor indicator The higher the level of the dust odor indicator lamp the higher the level of contamination Lock indicator Press the humidifier button and OFF timer button simultaneously to lock or unlock the air purifier Fan speed indicator This can be selected by pressing the fan speed button Humidifier indicator This maintains t...

Page 18: ...lity the air in the surrounding area When the air is at clean contaminated and intermediated stage blue red and violet color will be indicated respectively The operation and cleanness indicator lamp can be turned on off through the power save function Power save function operates when the user presses the operation mode button and fan speed button on the main unit simultaneously Front LED lighting...

Page 19: ... food waste odor of animal s fur odor of toilet alkaline acidic odor and volatile organic compound VOCs SMOG treatment This filter can remove SO2 and NO2 substances that may cause eye respiratory and or heart disease Washable HEPA filter This filter removes fine particles such as the carcass of tick pollen sac cigarette smoke particle fine dust mote fur of animal etc and effectively removes virus ...

Page 20: ...ng cycle More than 1 time weekly Replacement cycle 6 12 months Life of the humidifier filter may vary based on the water quality Replace the filter in the following cases even when it is within 6 months When the scaling or odor does not disappear even after cleaning When discoloration Black Yellow or dirtiness is severe When the white chunk attached to the humidifier filter cannot be removed even ...

Page 21: ...ifier system will retrieve to the previous operating condition What is Start up Operation When first turned on the unit will go through a Start up function which prepares the unit for operation During this two minutes period the display will fluctuate to indicate that the unit is sensing the air quality in the room Use of power 220 240V is exclusively used for this product For power supply use exc...

Page 22: ...Operation Mode Button The fan speed will automatically adjust to the air quality of the room During the Auto Mode if the Fan Speed Button is pressed it will be converted into the Manual Mode and fan speed will increase by one level Those functions other than fan speed will be activated when setting up by the user Select the desired fan speed by pressing the Fan Speed Button Default fan speed is we...

Page 23: ... will increase by one level Sleeping Mode Provide quiet indoor atmosphere while sleeping Press the On Off button Select Sand Mode by pressing the Operation Mode Button During the Sand Mode if the Fan Speed Button is pressed it will be converted into the Manual Mode and fan speed will increase by one level Fan speed will automatically be adjusted with the pre inputted program Those functions other ...

Page 24: ...ours of operation Additional function Press the On Off button Off Timer function Automatically shut down after several hours Example shut down automatically after 3 hours 1 2 3 2 2 3 1 1 1 2 3 2 2 3 1 1 Each time pressing the button operation time will increase 1 more hour Up to 9 hours can be selected After operating till the presetting time the product will be stopped automatically ...

Page 25: ...the sequence of NPI Function release NPI Function release During the NPI sterilization operation many kind of bacteria in the room will be eliminated by discharging the sterilization ion which is harmless to the human body NPI Sterilization function Purify indoor air effectively when the sandstorm occurs 1 2 3 2 2 3 1 1 1 2 3 2 2 3 1 1 NPI Function release NPI Function release ...

Page 26: ...35 1 2 3 2 2 3 1 1 Filter maintenance may vary depending on the environment Lock Function This is the function so that the button of the product will not be acted in unintended condition During the operation if pressing the Lighting Button and Off timer Button for 3 seconds simultaneously the locking setup or release will be realized If buttons are not acted during the product operation check the ...

Page 27: ...ltaneously while the product is operating the power save function will be set or canceled When the operation and cleanness indicator lamps are not turned while the product is operating cancel the power save function Power save setting This function sets the operation and cleanness indicator lamp off 1 2 3 2 2 3 1 1 ...

Page 28: ...Pull out the water tank Pull out the tray Carefully lift the tray up to pull it out without spilling the water After assembling both ends of the humidifier filter case to the tray hook accurately as shown in the picture assemble the tray to the main unit If the humidifier is not accurately assembled it can cause abnormal noise and the humidifier may not work ...

Page 29: ... and is displayed when the front panel is open Do not use anything other than tap water It is difficult for bacteria to grow in tap water because it is treated with chlorine But it is easy for fungus or bacteria to grow in other types of water Well water purified water mineral water etc Do not use boiled water above 40 C aroma oil chemical contaminant and air freshener It can cause malfunction or ...

Page 30: ...e buzzer will go off but the operation will not stop If the no water lamp is turned on during the operation always turn off the power separate the water tank fill up the water tank and then assemble the water again for operation Depending on the size and condition of the room where the air purifier is installed the humidity may not be controlled at the appropriate level and kept higher Humidity le...

Page 31: ...lid 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 Assemble the tray and tank to the main unit Assemble the tray and main unit so that there is no gap Assemble the humidifier filter Assemble the humidifier filter by aligning the hook pa...

Page 32: ...anel by pulling it forward Open the dust sensor cover Wash the sensor filter and dry the filter properly 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 Do not use harsh cleaners or very hot water Do not wash in the dishwasher Never pour water onto the unit it could damage the internal components and create a shoc...

Page 33: ...let of vacuum cleaner Wash the air outlet cover with soft brush in the running water 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 Clean the air outlet once every 1 2 months But the cleaning frequency can differ according to the using environment and time So in an e...

Page 34: ...with the filter cleaning method in the next page Clean the inside of the product with the suction inlet of vacuum cleaner For washable filter please dry it completely in a shade without any dampness If it is not completely dried it may cause failure or bad odor Replace filters when unable to remove all dirt on the filter After cleaning the filter close the front panel If not closed completely the ...

Page 35: ...use a neutral detergent and water to clean it off Refer to the Fig 1 Allergy filter For washing About a month Washing Cycle Using a natural detergent and water to clean it off Refer to the Fig 2 Deodorization filter For replacement Replace it once a year Refer to the Fig 3 HEPA filter For washing Around 6 months washing cycle To clean the HEPA filter sock the filter in warm water with a mild deter...

Page 36: ...an water Citric acid Can be purchased at pharmacy or on the Internet Tray tray lid Daily Humidifier filter 6 12 months More than 1 time weekly Frequently wash the tray and humidifier filter This will remove the scaling and you can use the product better sanitary condition Do not disassemble the float of the tray It can cause product failure If the product is disassembled by impact assemble in the ...

Page 37: ...he On Off button to stop the operation Storage Unplug the 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 1 2 3 2 2 1 1 Power plug ...

Page 38: ... Pre filter Is the using location too wide Use the product that fits the room size Avoid using it where it is ventilated well such as entrance window etc Are there any obstacles near the product Remove any obstacles Is the unit installed at a location where air flows freely Move and install at a different location Action of buttons is not functioning well Isn t there any foreign material like gloves ...

Page 39: ...m too wide Use the product by referring to the applied area Is there water in the water tank Fill up water in the water tank Is there a high level of alien particles in the humidifier filter Clean the humidifier filter If the filter is too dirty replace the filter Current humidity level displayed the product and that displayed on another hygrometer are different Even within the same space the leve...

Page 40: ...he filter completely before using it again Is the water in the humidifier tray contaminated Clean the tray and water tank and then refill the water Sensor indicator has problem Dust sensor keeps high level always Clean the dust sensor or the filter Due to the vapor particles generated during the cooking or boiling the numerical value of the dust sensor can be raised Odor sensor level goes up LG ai...

Page 41: ...f the product Model Name PH U459 Series Power Supply 220 240 V 50 Hz Weight of Product 12 kg Appearance Size mm 425 Width x 635 Height x 305 Depth Power consumption 45 W The rating on the manual displays a range for possible usage so it could be different from the rating on the label which displays the rating of the using region on the product ...

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Page 44: ...Printed in Korea ...