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OWNER’S MANUAL 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 www.lg.com P/NO : MFL66979819...
Easy to use HEPA filter system. - Filter cleaning is easy with LG’s convenient filter separation system. Powerful allergy filter - The allergy filter could absorbs and decomposes allergic ingredients, having the al- lergy preventive effect also removing the odor and anti-bacteria effect.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The precautions related with the safety shown below are to prevent unexpected haz- ard 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.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • 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.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • 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. •...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. •...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • 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 pre- vent any risk.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS THE ADVA NTAGES ARE HUMIDIFIER FUNCTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CLEANING TABLE OF CONTENTS EXTERIOR AND DUST SEN- SOR CLEANING METHOD INSTALLATION FILTER CLEANING AND EXCHANGE NAME OF EAC H PART Mainframe STORAGE Humidifier function Display and Control Panel Filter system Humidifier filter system TROUBLESHOOTING...
INSTALLATION 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 NAME OF EACH PART Mainframe 5. Filter case 1. Hand grip (Dual protection filter + Allergy filter + 2. Dust sensing section Triple care filter + HEPA filter) 3. Power cord 6. Odor sensing section 4. Air outlet Cover 7.
NAME OF EACH PART Humidifier function 7. Water tank 1. Humidifier filter 8. Tank lever 2. Humidifier filter cover 9. Cleaning brush 3. Humidifier filter shaft 10. Tray 4. Tray lid 11. Packing 5. Humidifier filter case 12. Cap 6. Float...
NAME OF EACH PART Display and Control Panel 1. Power On/Off button 7. Current humidity display part: It dis- plays the current humidity when it op- 2. Operation mode indicator : Press the erates the humidifying purification operation mode button to select the function.
NAME OF EACH PART Filter system Humidifier filter system Only the filter section is described. 1. Dual protection filter : It extends the 1. Humidifier filter : The indoor air evap- replacement cycle of the filter for re- orates the water and removes the placement by enabling two roles of an- alien particles included in the water.
OPERATION OPERATION 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.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTION 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 →...
ADDITIONAL FUNCTION Filter Check lamp 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.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTION 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 sec- onds 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 HUMIDIFIER FUNCTION This maintains the optimal level of humidity when the indoor air is dry. Check the assembly condition of Supplying water to water tank humidifier filter 1. Open the cap of the water tank and fill tap water to the water tank. 1.
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HUMIDIFIER FUNCTION 2. Close the water tank cap. Humidifier operation • Check whether the water is leaking. 1. Press the ON/OFF button. • 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.
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HUMIDIFIER FUNCTION CAUTION 4. Operate air purification function for 5 minutes before turning off the hu- • If the water is low in the tank, No Water lamp is turned on and midifying purification function. buzzer sounds, but the operation •...
CLEANING CLEANING Tray, humidifier filter 5. Assemble the humidifier filter. • Assemble the humidifier filter by 1. Pull out the water tank. aligning the hook part and assembly part. 2. Pull out the tray. • Carefully lift the tray up to pull it out without spilling the water.
EXTERIOR AND DUST SENSOR CLEANING METHOD EXTERIOR AND DUST SENSOR CLEANING METHOD Exterior and dust sensor clean- 2. Open the dust sensor cover. Wash the sensor filter and dry the filter prop- ing method erly. Wipe the exterior of the unit with a soft cloth using warm water and a mild deter- gent.
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EXTERIOR AND DUST SENSOR CLEANING METHOD Air outlet cleaning method 4. When assembling after the cleaning, settle the front section of the air out- 1. Hold the wave pattern part of the air let cover after inserting the cover rear section to suit to the product as outlet cover, and lift upward to sepa- shown in the right side figure.
FILTER CLEANING AND EXCHANGE FILTER CLEANING AND EXCHANGE 1. In case of under operation, be sure to 4. Clean the disassembled filter in accor- OFF the power supply. Open the front dance with the filter cleaning method panel by pulling it forward. in the next page.
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HEPA filter For replacement replacement — the Fig. 4. cycle * If you need more filters, please contact the LG service center. ➋ Allergy filter ➌ Triple care filter ➍ HEPA filter ➊ Dual protection filter CAUTION • The service of filter cleaning and replacement occurred during the operation, will...
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FILTER CLEANING AND EXCHANGE Cleaning method of tray and humidifier filter Classification Replacement Cleaning Cleaning method cycle cycle • When filling the water tank, fill up to 1/3 Water tank Daily and rinse it 4-5 times to wash it out. Tray Daily •...
STORAGE STORAGE Operate the Air Purification operation Clean and protect the unit’s mainframe. mode for more than 1 hour on a clear Cover the unit while storing for an ex- day and then press the On/Off button tended period of time. When cleaning, to stop the operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Symptom Confirmation Procedures There is a – This is the sound of the water being “gulp” sound supplied from the water tank to the from the tray. (This is not a problem.) product. • Is the humidifier filter cor- –...
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• Odor sensor level goes up? – LG air purifier is designed to detect Sensor indi- polluted air, therefore odor sensor cator has may not react to food odors.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION PRODUCT SPECIFICATION The external dimension, design and product standard can change to improve the qual- ity of the product. Model Name PH-U459KN Power Supply 220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz * CADR (m / h) Product Size (width x height x depth)