LG PS-M550WPW Owner's Manual

PS-M550 Series
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The advantages are
It’s grateful to use our LG air purifier.
After reading through this manual, using this product for a long-term would be safe and convenient.
The Platinum Sterilization System
- 99.9% highly purified platinum catalyst filter completely removes those factors which could cause the sick
house syndrome such as VOCs, harmful chemical element and its smell.
- Sterilized by Washable HEPA filter Inside, once again sterilized by NPI(Nano Plasma Ion) outside.
Only LG air purifier can sterilize perfertly both inside and outside.
Easy-use refreshing HEPA filter system.
- Easy to check out the filter status immediately through the convenient filter separating system.
- Don't worry about the filter becomes dirty. Use again after cleaning by water.
Powerful anti-allergic filter
- The anti-allergic filter could absorbs and decomposes the ingredients which causes the allergy, having the
allergy preventive effect also removing the odor and anti-bacteria effect.
Photo-catalyst plasma system
- The most advanced photo-catalyst plasma system not only removes various polluted particles within indoor air but also utilize the
static power to strengthens the HEPA filter.
*HEPA(High Efficiency Particulate Arrestor)
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Table of Contents
Before Use
❏ Exterior and Dust Sensors Cleaning Method .....................27
❏ Filter Cleaning ..............................................................28~29
❏ Maintainance ......................................................................30
❏ Confirming Items Before Reporting Defect...................31~32
❏ Product Specification..........................................................33
During Use
– Mainframe
– Display and Controller
– Filters System
– Remote Controller
After Use
Before Use
❏ The advantages are .............................................................2
❏ Cautions for Safty...........................................................4~13
❏ Installation ..........................................................................14
❏ Air purifier Start Guide........................................................15
❏ Name of Each Part .......................................................16~19
❏ Remote Controller Guide....................................................20
– Battery Installation
– Caution
During Use
❏ Operation Mode............................................................21~23
After Use
– Air Purifying Mode
– Speed Mode
– Automatic Mode
– Yellow Sandstorm Mode
– Silent Mode
❏ Additional Functions .....................................................24~26
– Off timer Mode Function
– Negative Ion / sterilization function
– Filter Checking Function
– Power Failure Compensation Function
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Cautions for Safety
The following precautions related to safety marked as follows are to prevent unexpected danger or damage by
safely and accurately using the product.
Warning / Caution
This is the symbol to get attention focused for the details and operations that can cause
any type of danger. To prevent any danger, observe carefully and follow the directions
appropriately.
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WARNING
If not followed, it can cause death or major injury to the user.
CAUTIONS
If not followed, it can cause injury to the user or property damage.
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Cautions for Safety
Warning
Installation
Never use an octopus feet-type
of socket.
Never use the damaged or loose
power cords.
Otherwise, it may cause fire or
electrical shock.
Unreasonable use of power may cause
fire or electrical shock.
Otherwise, it may cause fire or
electrical shock.
Open the window for air
ventilation before operating
the air purifier when gas leaks.
Do not use the product a place
where there are much moistures
or oils such as toilet, bathroom
or washing room.
Do not disassemble or repair the
product at random.
Otherwise, it may cause explosion, fire
and physical injury.
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Do not change or extend power
cords at random.
It will cause fire and electrical shock.
Otherwise, it may cause fire or
electrical shock.
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Cautions for Safety
Don’t keep and use combustible
gas, flammable substance
around the product.
Otherwise, it may cause fire and
failure of product.
Do not lay fire appliances around
the product.
Otherwise, it may cause fire.
If abnormal noise comes or smell
or smoke emits from the product,
pull the power plugs out and call
our service center.
Don’t put heavy things on power
cords or take care so that they
should not be pressed under the
product.
Otherwise, it may cause fire or electrical
shock.
Otherwise, it may cause fire or electrical
shock.
Keep this product out of the direct
rays of the sun, heating source and
moisture.
Otherwise, it may cause electric shock, fire
or failure of product.
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Cautions for Safety
Operation
Incomplete connection may
cause fire.
Pull power plugs by
grasping the head and
never touch with power
plugs with the wet hands.
Never damage, process,
forcedly bend, twist, pull,
lay between gaps or heat
power cords.
Otherwise, it may cause
electrical shock or physical
injury.
Damaged cords may cause fire
and electrical shock.
Do not install a place where there
are much industrial Oil dust or
metallic dust.
If may cause fire and failure of product.
When the power code is damaged,
it should be repaired by the
qualified person to prevent any
risk.
Do not hold the power
cable to pull out the
power plug.
May cause fire or electric
shock.
Before Use
Securely insert power
plugs to the end so that
they should not shake.
Take care that water could not run
into the product.
Otherwise, it may cause electrical shock
or fire.
Otherwise, it may cause electric shock,
fire or failure of product.
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Cautions for Safety
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Do not lay obstacles around the
product.
Do not cover with a rug, cushion etc
over power cords.
Do not use thermal appliances
near power cords.
Otherwise, it may cause failure.
Power cords may be damaged and result in
fire and electrical shock in case of putting
heavy things on in the manner power cords
cannot be seen.
Otherwise, it may cause fire or electrical
shock.
Do not allow children to climb up
this product.
Do not sprinkle in insecticide or hair
spray.
Do not use this product when is
in moving.
May cause the breakdown, injury.
It may cause damage or accident.
May cause fire or electric shock or
damage to some parts of the product.
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Cautions for Safety
Do not move the product by hold
the front-panel.
Do not insert the hands or bars
into the suction inlet or the outlet.
Otherwise, it may cause failure of product
or physical injury.
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Otherwise, it may cause fire or
electrical shock.
Contact with the service center
for repairing the product.
Any arbitrary disconnection or repairing
may cause electric shock or fire.
Before Use
May cause electric shock or damage to
some parts of the product.
Do not put coffee or all types of
beverage on the air discharge
outlet.
If the product is submersed in
the water, you must contact the
service center.
It can cause electric shock or fire.
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Cautions for Safety
Cautions
Installation
Maintain distance of more than
1m when installing the product
near TV or audio.
Avoid a place near fire arms or
heating devices or subject to
direct sunlight.
Do not use the product for
removing toxic gas as CO.
Otherwise, it may cause failure.
It will cause fire.
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Do not use the product as
ventilation fan or range hood
at the kitchen.
Install the product at a flat place
and do not fall the product down
or give shock.
It may cause shorten the lifetime of
the product.
Otherwise, it may cause damage or
accident.
Maintain distance over 1.5m for
illumination devices and
maintain distance 10cm or so.
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Cautions for Safety
Do not use except AC 220V.
When using the product with a
burner within the airtight room,
sometimes let fresh air into the
room.
Some toxic substances such as carbon
dioxide may not be removed.
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Do not install the air purifier on
the transportation vehicle (car,
ship etc.).
It may cause failure.
Before Use
Otherwise, it may cause fire or electrical
shock.
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Cautions for Safety
Operation
Do not use the product for
special purpose such as
animals or vegetables,
precision machine or
conservation of art articles.
Don’t use strong detergent
like solvent, etc but use a
soft cloth.
Never operate or stop the
product while inserting or
removing power plugs.
Pull power plugs out
when not using the
product for a long time.
Otherwise, fire or distortion of
the product may occur.
Otherwise, it may cause
electrical shock or fire.
Otherwise, it may cause
failure of product or fire.
Secure all filters and
regularly clean them.
Start cleaning after
turning off the power and
when the fan stops.
Do not touch the filter
part with wet hands.
Otherwise, it may cause damage
of property.
Use the filter securely
inserted, and clean the
filter about once a month.
Otherwise, it may cause
failure.
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Otherwise, it may cause failure
of product.
It can cause electric shock or
injury.
The cleaning filter part,
especially, is dangerous to
cause electric shock from high
voltage.
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Cautions for Safety
Otherwise, it may cause electric
shock, fire or failure of product.
Do not use this product
as ventilating fan or so.
Pull power plugs out for
cleaning.
It may cause shorten the
lifetime of the product.
Otherwise, it may cause fire
and electrical shock.
Keep batteries out of the reach
of children after removing
batteries from remote
controllerler.
Do not open the front
panel during the
operation of the product.
Opening the front panel stops
the operation.
Wash the washing filter and dry it
completely in the shade.
Do not insert any inflammable
into the product.
Otherwise, it may cause failure.
Otherwise, it may cause fire or failure
of product.
Before Use
Do not let the moisture
from the humidifier
directly touch the product.
Ensure batteries out of the reach of
children. If children swallow the
batteries, contact the doctor
immediately.
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Installation
Places to Install
Mainframe
Warning
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• places with handy power connections
• places with no obstacle to clog air inlet
• places with horizontal surface and rich air circulation
Install the air purifier on moving objects (car or ship etc)
may cause the product defect, therefore do not install on
those places.
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Air Purifier Start Guide
Turn off air purifier when cleaning.
Use after enough air circulation when cooking
• When roast meat or fishs, remove the smell by air purifier is not appropriate. The oil particle will
block cells on filter, it may cause filter life shorten or filter polluting etc. negative effects. Under this
circumstance enough air circulation is necessary. Remove leftover odors by air purifier after no
oil particle is the correct and effective way to use product in long-term scale.
Before Use
• Cleaning the air purifier with opened windows would disturb the natural air circulation to cause
intake too much particles, it may shorten the filter life. After complete cleaning process with
enough air circulation, close the windows, turn on the air purifier is the appropriate way to purify
air.
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 edge corner. Install in the
edge corner may cause difficulty to purify indoor air from the rest space.
Ensure air circulate 30 minutes at least everyday.
• For those families use the air purifier, air circulation is the prerequisite to ensure enough oxygen
supply. Ensure air circulation 30 minutes at least everyday could brings fresh air inflow. Keep
opposite windows open may gain a better result for air circulation. In case of being lazy may
weaken air refreshing function, therefore it is necessary to ensure clean and maintanance.
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Name of Each Part
Mainframe
Remote Control Receiver
Dust Sensor
Display
Air Outlet
Filter Case
Photo-Catalyst
Plasma Filter
Safty Net:
–The inside of air outlet
Handle
Power On/Off Button
Pre-Filter
Odor Sensor
Filter Handle
Controller
Front Panel
Power Plug
Air Inlet
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Name of Each Part
Display and controller
Dust/Odor indicator
Higher level of dust/odor indicator
reflects higher air clogging level.
Fan speed indicator
Operation mode
indicator
Filter self-checking indicator
Check the filter when light is on.
Purity level indicator
Analyse and display dust/odor purifier level,
higher volume of indicator reflects better air
quality.
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Operation indicator
Negative ion/ sterilization indicator
Off timer indicator
Power On/Off button
Operation Mode button
Off timer button
Fan speed button
Function button
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Name of Each Part
1⃞2⃞3⃞
4⃞5⃞
6⃞7⃞
8⃞
9⃞
[10][11]
Filter system( include the filter part only)
Filter name
1⃞ Remove big particles
2⃞ Anti-bacteria function
Pre-Filter
3⃞ Anti- mildew function
4⃞ Plasma dust-absorb filter
Plasma filter
5⃞ Plasma deodorant filter
6⃞ Photo-catalyst anti-bacteria filter Photocatalyst
7⃞ Photo-catalyst deodorant filter
filter
8⃞ Anti-allergic filter
9⃞ Washable HEPA filter
[10] Washable carbon
Catalyst function
[11] Nano Platinum filter
Washable
deodorization
filter
Function
Washing/Replacement cycle
This filter has anti-bacteria, anti-mildew, big particles filtering fuctions.
These 3 functions may extend the filter replacement frequency.
About a month
washing cycle
Absorb big particles, acarid deadbody, pollen, soot, mildew.
Decompose odor, absorb dust.
Target on big particles and odor sterilization, twice remove allergic and mildew particles.
Remove odor particles, VOCs, smoke smell, musty smell, decompose malodor ingredients and chemicals.
About a month
washing cycle
Adsorb and decompose allergic ingredients.
Washable HEPA filter removes the acarid deadbody, pollen, soot
(particles), small dust and float mildew, animal bodyhair etc.
Comprehensive odor removing filter removes the soot (smell), putrid food smell,
animal body odor, NO2, toilet odor, alkali & acid smell, organic compound(VOCs).
Filter made by platinum from jewellery industry may effectively, professionally remove
those organic compounds which could cause air pollution and building symptom.
6~12 months replacement cycle
About 6 months washing cycle
About 6 months washing cycle
※ After washing the washable deodorization filter, please dry the filter completely under a shade.
(If it is not dried completely, it may cause a malfunction or a bad odor)
※ You can purchase a replacement filter (Anti-allergic filter) at a service center nearby you.
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Name of Each Part
Remote Controller
button uses to start or close this product
Fan speed button
Set Fan speed
Off timer button
button used to set
operation time
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Power On/Off button
Operation mode button
button used to set operation mode(speed, auto,
sand, sleep)
Function selection button
button used to set negative ion and
sterilization function
How to use the remote controller
When using the remote controller, direct the remote controller to
the remote controller receiver part of the main unit.
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Remote Controller Guide
Battery Installation
1
Open the battery lid
Caution
Press only 1 key at one time
Press several keys at the same time, the
remote controller does not work properly
Do not stand on the remote
controller or punch it
2
Ensure to install batteries
as instructed
Do not use at places have water or
humid
3
Close the battery lid
Do not use near fire source or
heating source
• Remove batteries when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In the unlikely event that battery fluid
leak may cause remote controller defect.
• Replace all batteries of a set at the same time. Contact the post-sales service center if remote controller defect
occurs after replacing batteries.
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Operation Mode
Air Purifying Operation Purify Indoor Air
1⃞ Press On/Off button, after a ‘DI-RI-LIN’ sound, start working as the
1
LED light on.
(Reference according to the following ‘preparatory operation’ category)
The air outlet on top will exhaust fresh air.
• Press On/Off button again to turn off.
• When connect the power supply plug, there will be a ‘DI-RI-RI-LIN’ reminding sound.
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During the 2 minutes after turning on, preparatory operation starts when sensor is
initiating.
Dust/odor indicator level are up and down during the preparatory operation.
During Use
What is ‘preparatory operation’?
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Operation Mode
Speed mode User may manually adjust fan speed
1⃞ Press On/Off button.
1
2
2⃞ Switch to the speed mode by pressing the
3
mode button.
3⃞ Press the fan speed button to choose expected
fan speed.
1
3
• Default fan speed is weak.
• When restart under speed mode, system will retrieve to the
previous fan speed.
Fan speed has ‘weak-soft-strong-turbo’ 4 modes.
(Switch to the next mode according to the Up-to-Down
sequence.)
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Automatic mode Air Purifier will automatically set the most appropriate Fan speed.
1⃞ Press On/Off button.
2⃞ Switch to the autmatic mode by pressing the
mode button.
• Auto-control fan speed, no more attention to manage.
• Press fan speed button under automatic mode will switch to
speed mode and increase fan speed by one level.
• Except for the fan speed function, users need to set the rest
functions.
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Operation Mode
Yellow Sandstorm Mode Purify indoor air effectively when the sandstorm occurs.
1⃞ Press On/Off button.
1
2⃞ Switch to the sand mode by pressing the
2
mode button.
1
2
Sleeping Mode Provide quiet indoor atmosphere while sleeping
1⃞ Press On/Off button.
During Use
• Press fan speed button under yellow sandstorm mode will
switch to speed mode and increase fan speed by one level.
• Fan speed will be controlled according to previously inputted
sequence.
• In addition to fan speed function, users need to set the rest
functions.
2⃞ Switch to the sleeping mode by pressing the
mode button.
• Fan speed will switch to weak level under sleep mode,sleeping
light on the LED indicator will be on 1 minute later.
• Press fan speed button will switch to speed mode and increase
fan speed by one level.
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Additional Function
Off timer mode function Automatically shut down after sleeping several hours
Example:shut down automatically after 3 hours
1
2
1⃞ Press On/Off button.
2⃞ Press off timer button to set 3 hours.
• Each time pressing the button, operation time will increase 1 more hour.
• Maximum reservation time is 9 hours
• Shut down automatically.
1
• Automatically shut down 3 hours later.
2
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Additional Function
Negative ion / sterilization function
1
Under the negative ion mode, provide fresh air as in forest through generate negative ion to
indoor air. Under sterilization mode, the NPI sterilization negative ion will remove bacteria
from indoor air.
1⃞ Press On/Off button.
2
2⃞ Press the function button to choose expected function.
1
During Use
• Press button each time, switch according to ‘negative ion - negative ion+sterilization - function
abort -negative ion’ sequence.
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Additional Function
Filter Checking Function
May remind users to clean or replace the filter after use for a certain period.
1⃞ When filter self-checking light is on under the operation, please
1
check the filter.
2⃞ Press On/Off button, shut down.
3⃞ Open the front panel, take out and check the filter.
(About cleaning filter details, please refer to page 28~29)
• Filter status depends upon different using environment.
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Power Failure Compensation Function
When power cut or other reasons cause power failure, the power
failure compensation function will memorize previous operation
status automatically.
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Exterior and Dust Sensors Cleaning Method
Exterior Cleaning Method
Soak soft cloth with warm water, wipe the air purifier after wring dry.
Caution
• Do not clean mainframe controller and indicator by alkaline liquid.
• Do not wipe air purifier’s surface by vitriol, hydrochloric acid or
organic solvent.
Dust sensor cleaning method
Dust sensor is used for detecting indoor air quality, ensure to clean sensor lens periodically.
Hold knob then pull forward, open the front panel.
Press down then pull out the dust sensor lid.
2⃞
Clean dust sensor’s lens by cotton stick.
Return the lid to the sensor according to the contrary sequence.
After Use
1⃞
Ensure to clean dust sensor’s lens once every 6 months.
But cleaning cycle depends upon using environment and period, please
clean more frequent under dusty environment.
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Filter Cleaning
•Please clean the Pre-Filter About once a month.
•Please check every filter when the filter checking light is on.
1⃞ Ensure to shut down before cleaning.
Hold knob then pull forward, open the front panel.
2⃞
Pull out filter from mainframe and ready to clean or replace.
3⃞
Clean Pre-Filter by vacuum cleaner or soft brush.
4⃞
Photo-Catalyst Plasma Filter cleaning instruction.
Soak the filter in a warm water with a neutral detergent for 1 hour.
Remove sediments from the filter by shaking the filter in
the water. Rinse out the filter. Completely dry the filter under a
well ventilated shade.
Ionization wire inside of the case is very fragile. Please give an extra care when
cleaning the product.
Do not brush the photo-catalyst plasma filter.
(It may peel off filter coating, resulting a performance decrease)
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Filter Cleaning
5⃞ Separate filter case and take out filters.
6⃞
For the washable Hepa filter and deodorizing filter. After imnersing themin water
for 1 hour wash then with the shower. (In case of washing anti-allergic filter may
weaken its function, REMEMBER not to wash)
7⃞
Please replace anti-allergic filter (replacement cycle: Once every 6~12 months)
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• For your safety, unplug the power before cleaning.
• After cleaning with water, completely dry the product under a shade.(If it is not dried completely, it may cause a malfunction)
• Replace the filter when it is impossible to clean it due to over clogging.
• If the filter is not dried completely after cleaning, it may cause a bad odor.
• Please, do not rub the product with your hand.
After Use
Clean the washable HEPA filter and the washable deodorization filter with a shower machine.
Please dry the filters under a well ventilated shade over a day. Insert the filter when it is
completely dried.
• Clean Pre-Filter and plasma filter by vacuum
Filter Category
Washing Cycle
cleaner or soft brush. Wash by neutral solvent
Pre-Filter
when seriously clogged.
About once a month
Photo-Catalyst Plasma Filter
• Do not use hot water over 40 degrees or
Washable HEPA Filter
About 6 months
volatile solvent.
Washable deodorization Filter
About 6 months
• Be careful not to moisten anti-allergic filter.
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Maintainance
1⃞
Ensure to run air purifier over 1 hour in shiny day,
press On/Off button to shut down.
1
2⃞
Plug out the power.
3⃞
Ensure to clean and protect air purifier’s mainframe.
Use vinylbag to pack when store air purifier for an extended
period of time, avoid dust or particle enter interior.
Clean by soft cloth.
Scratch may easily cause exterior damage.
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Confirming Items Before Reporting Defect
When product goes wrong, before contacting the service center please confirm the following items.
Symptom
Total malfunction
Low fan speed with
cacophony
Preparatory function
does not work
Air purify function
do not work well
Procedures
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Has the power plug been pulled out?
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Correctly connect with powerpoint.
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Is the power fuse broken?
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Ask for assistance from service center.
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Whether a power cut occur?
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Retrieve working when power cut finish.
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Does the remote controller have problems?
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Whether the front panel open or not?
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Whether the Pre-Filter is clogged up or not?
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Clean the Pre-Filter.
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Whether too much dust clog on the HEPA filter or not?
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Clean the HEPA filter.
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Whether too much dust clog on the anti-allergic filter?
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Replace a new one.
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Whether checked the operation indicator or not?
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Set again according to manual.
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Whether indoor air pollution is too severe or not?
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Use after enough air circulation.
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Whether the Pre-Filter has many filths or not?
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Clean the Pre-Filter.
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Whether washable HEPA filter has many filths or not?
●
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Whether using environment is too spacious or not?
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Whether there are surrounding obstacles or not?
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Remove obstacles.
●
Whether install at non-ventilated places or not?
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Install at other places.
Replace the battery or adjust the
battery(+, -) pole.
Stop working when front panel is opened,
close it completely. ( Left/ right close)
Wash by clean water. (Do not use over 40 degrees hot water
or volatile solvent) Dry completely at shadowed place, avoid
places near fire source or direct illumination.
Use at appropriate space. (Avoid to use at well-ventilated
places such as exit and entrance and window etc.)
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Confirming Items Before Reporting Defect
When product goes wrong, before contacting the service center please confirm the following items.
Symptom
Air outlet has
abnormal smell.
Sensor indicator
has problem.
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Confirmation
Procedures
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Whether use at smoky, odor places or not?
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Whether use at place with food odor or not?
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Whether complete dry washable filter or not?
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Dust sensor keeps high level always.
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Odor sensor level goes up?
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Use at smoky, odor places may cause weaken air purifing
function.
Food odor may penetrate into filter, use after enough air
circulation.
Wet washable filter may cause odor, please use after
complete dry.
Clean dust sensor or filter.
LG air purifier is designed to detect polluted air, therefore
odor sensor may not react to food odors.
But odor removing filter will remove odor. Steam particle
from cooking or boiling water may cause odor sensor level
goes up.
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Product Standards
For the reason of enhancing product quality, this product exterior, design,
specification may differ relatively.
Model Name
PS-M550 Series
Effective Space
45 m2
Weight of Product
9.5 kg
Appearance Size(mm)
Power consumption
410 (W) X 550 (H) X 250 (D)
35W
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