LG PH-U451WN User guide
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OWNER’S MANUAL
AIR PURIFIER
PH-U451WN
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.
The equipment complies with requirements of the Technical Regulation, in terms of restrictions
for the use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
The advantages are
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the LG Family.
By following the use and care instructions in this manual, your air purifier will provide you with many
years of reliable service.
3-dimensional sterilization system
- Bio-enzyme deodorization 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 perfectly both inside and outside.
Easy to use HEPA filter system.
- Filter cleaning is easy with LG's convenient filter separation system.
Filters can be washed over and over again.
Powerful allergy filter
- The allergy filter could absorbs and decomposes allergic ingredients, having the allergy preventive effect also
removing the odor and anti-bacteria effect.
Natural humidifier filter system
- Allergy and various types of diseases can be prevented by maintain appropriate level of humidity in the dry indoor
air.
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Air Purifier
Content
Getting Started
❏ The advantages are ............................................................. 2
❏ Safety Precautions .......................................................... 4-12
❏ Installation .......................................................................... 13
❏ Air Purifier Start Guide ....................................................... 14
❏ Name of Each Part .......................................................15-20
- Mainframe
- Humidifier function
- Display and control panel
- Front LED lighting
- Filter System
- Humidifier filter system
How to Use
❏ 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
Care and Cleaning
❏ Cleaning ............................................................................. 31
❏ Exterior and dust sensor cleaning method ...................32-33
❏ Filter cleaning and exchange ........................................34-36
❏ Storage .............................................................................. 37
❏ Troubleshooting before calling for service .................... 38-40
❏ Product standard ............................................................... 41
Getting Started
How to use
Care and Cleaning
Owner’s Manual
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Safety Precautions
The precautions related with the safety shown below are to prevent unexpected hazard and damage through
safe and accurate operation of the product.
Warning / Caution
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.
WARNING
CAUTIONS
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If not followed, it can cause death or major injury to the user.
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 a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
When the power cord is to be replaced, replacement work shall ve performed by
authorized personnel only using only genuine replacement parts.
This symbol will alert you to the possibility of improper use that may result in damage.
Read instructions to avoid damage or injury.
Air Purifier
Safety Precautions
Warning
Do not arbitrarily change
or extend the power line.
This will be the cause of
fire and electric shock.
When using the multioutlet, 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.
When gas is leaked,
perform the ventilation by
opening the window before
operating the air purifier 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.
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Carry out the installation
by avoiding direct
sunlight, heating
appliance, and dampness.
These will be the cause of
the electric shock, fire, and
failure.
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Do not apply any impact
on the front panel.
It can cause injury, product
damage or electric shock.
Do not turn off the
product by unplugging
the power.
It can cause electric shock
or problem to the product.
Do not place fire source
near to the product.
This will be the cause of
fire.
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Safety Precautions
Warning
Insert securely the power
plug up to the end of its
plug so that it will not be
shaken.
If connection is unstable, it
will be the cause of fire.
Do not touch the power
plug with wet hand.
This will be the cause of
electric shock and injury.
Do not remove the plug
by pulling its power cord
section.
This will be the cause of
fire and electric shock.
Do not place rug etc. on
the power cord.
If heavy object is placed on
the rug because the cord
is invisible, it will be the
cause of fire and electric
shock.
Do not 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.
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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
at the location where
excessive industrial oil
smoke or metallic dust is
prevailed.
This will be the cause of
fire and product failure.
If the product is flooded,
always entrust it to the
customer care center.
There is the hazard of
electric shock or fire.
Do not use power outlet
except for AC 220-240 V.
It can cause fire or electric
shock.
220-240 V
Air Purifier
Safety Precautions
Warning
Do not sprinkle
insecticide or spray to
the product.
This will be the cause of
fire and product failure.
Insecticide
Do not move the product
while it is under operation.
This can be the cause
of fire and electric shock
or partial damage of the
product can be occurred.
Do not allow water to
be infiltrated into the
product.
This will be the cause of
fire and electric shock.
Do not put coffee, flower
vase, or various drinks
on the top section of the
product.
This will be the cause of
fire and electric shock.
If abnormal noise, odor or
smoke is coming out from
the product, pull out the
power plug and contact
the customer care center.
This will be the cause of
fire and electric shock.
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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.
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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 product
during or immediately
after the use.
Water can overflow to
cause electric shock.
Do not let the cap of the
water tank be assembled
without the packing.
Water can easily overflow
to cause electric shock or
product damage.
If the product is not used for a
long period of time, always unplug
the power from the outlet and
remove any residual water inside
the main unit (Water tank, tray).
It can cause electric shock or fire.
Fungus or bacteria can grow
inside the product.
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Safety Precautions
Warning
Do not fill water directly
on to the tray.
Water can overflow to
cause damage to the
product and electric shock.
Caution
Do not install the product
on transportation devices
(Vehicle/Ship/Airplane
etc.)
It can cause problem to the
product.
Do not use the damaged
water tank as is.
Water can flow or overflow
from the tray to cause
electric shock or problem to
product, and it can also
damage other appliances.
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.
If there is water in the water
tank and tray, move the
product after removing the
water tank and tray.
Water inside the product can
overflow to cause electric
shock and product damage.
When installing the
product close to TV or
audio, leave 1m of
clearance.
TV or audio may
malfunction.
When cleaning or when
separating the tray to
remove the water, always
unplug the power from the
outlet before proceeding.
It can cause electric shock,
burn or problem to product.
Install the product on a
firm location and do not
push over or apply
impact to the product.
It can cause fire and
problem to product.
Do not let children climb
on top of the product or
touch the product
without permission.
It can cause injury or
problem to product.
Install the product at
least 1.5m away from
lighting device and 10cm
between the walls.
It can cause discoloration
and the purifying capacity
may deteriorate.
1.5m or
above
About
10cm
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Air Purifier
Safety Precautions
Caution
Do not use the product
as ventilation fan or hood
for the range in the
kitchen.
It can shorten the product
life.
Do not use the product to
remove toxic gas such as
carbon monoxide.
It can cause product
failure.
Do not use the product
near the curtain.
Humidity sensor may not
work properly.
Do not let the child open
the front panel.
The product can fall on top
of the child to cause injury.
Do not move the product
by grabbing the front
panel of the product.
The product may partially
be damaged.
Getting Started
Do not place any
obstacles around the air
inlet or outlet of the
product.
This can cause product
failure.
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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 cause fire and
product deformation.
Do not store or use
combustible gas or
flammable material near
the product.
It can cause fire or product
failure.
Ethanol
Thinner
Benzene
When not using the
product for an extended
period of time, pull out
the power plug.
It can cause product failure
or fire.
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Safety Precautions
Caution
Be sure to insert all the
filters before the use and
perform regular cleaning
of the pre-filter.
Otherwise, it will be the
cause of product failure.
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 prevent any
risk.
If not, it can cause fire,
electric shock or product
failure.
Do not use the product
for ventilation etc.
It can reduce the life of the
product.
Do not insert any
obstacles or metallic
objects into the air inlet
or outlet.
It can cause product
damage, injury or electric
shock.
When operating the
product, do not open the
front panel.
If opening the front panel,
the operation will be
stopped.
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Do not input
inflammables into the
product.
This will be the cause of
fire and product failure.
Benzene
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 used while
the water is frozen, it can
cause product failure.
When supplying water to
the water tank or carrying
the product, always hold
the product with both
hands.
The water tank can fall
over to hit your feet.
Air Purifier
Safety Precautions
Caution
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 water in
the tank with fresh water
on a daily basis.
Throw away the water in the tray
and clean the tray frequently.
Contaminated water can
deteriorate the performance, cause
bad smell or send the scaling from
the water through the blowing air.
Do not use the product
sideways.
Water can overflow to
cause product failure.
Do not use the product in
unstable locations such as
table susceptible to heat or
on a rug with long tassels.
The product can fall over to
spill the water or cause
discoloration/deformation to
the table and rug.
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Always keep the product
leveled with both hands
to avoid vibration when
carrying the product.
Water tank or tray can fall
out to cause damage.
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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.
When pouring out the
water within the tray, do
not lift up the main unit
but pull out the tray to
pour out the water.
Water penetrated inside the
product can cause product
failure.
When moving the product
for a long distance, pour 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.
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Safety Precautions
Caution
Use clean tap water at
temperature of 40˚C or
less.
Using water warmer than
40˚C can cause product
deformation.
Do not use the humidifier
filter for other usage.
It can deteriorate the
performance of the
humidifier filter.
Do not use hot water
above 40˚C, air freshener,
chemical or detergent in
the water tank and tray.
Deformation can cause
leakage.
Do not apply any impact
on the water tank.
Damage can cause
leakage.
Do not carry the product
by holding the tray cover.
Damage can cause
leakage.
Do not carry the product
by holding the water tank
handle.
The product can fall over to
cause an injury.
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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 the product
where air conditioner or
heat air reaches the
product or near the
window.
It can cause the humidity
sensor to be inaccurate.
Do not use the product
with the tray, humidifier
filter and water tank
removed.
The performance can be
degraded and it can cause
water overflow or product
failure.
Air Purifier
Installation
Places to Install
Mainframe
Warning
Warning
• 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.
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 they do not play with the appliance.
More than
10 cm
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