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OWNER’S MANUAL
AIR PURIFIER
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.
PS-Q450 Series
No. Reg : I.15.LG2.02903.0810.
www.lg.com
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Air Purifier
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.
- 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.
Easy-use refreshing HEPA filter system.
- 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.
- 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)
Powerful anti-allergic
Photo-catalyst plasma system
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Table of Contents
❏ The advantages are .............................................................2
❏ Cautions for Safty...........................................................4~13
❏ Installation ..........................................................................14
❏ Air purifier Start Guide........................................................15
❏ Name of Each Part.......................................................16~19
– Mainframe
– Display and Controller
– Filters System
– Remote Controller
❏ Remote Controller Guide....................................................20
– Battery Installation
– Caution
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Before Use
❏ Exterior and Dust Sensors Cleaning Method .....................27
❏ Filter Cleaning ..............................................................28~29
❏ Maintenance.......................................................................30
❏ Confirming Items Before Reporting Defect...................31~32
❏ Product Specification..........................................................33
After Use
❏ Operation Mode............................................................21~23
– Air Purifying Mode
– Speed Mode
– Automatic Mode
– Yellow Sandstorm Mode
– Sleeping Mode
❏ Additional Functions.....................................................24~26
– Off timer Mode Function
– Negative Ion / sterilization function
– Filter Checking Function
During Use
Before Use
During Use
After Use
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Air Purifier
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
If not followed, it can cause death or major injury to the user.
If not followed, it can cause injury to the user or property damage.
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.
CAUTIONS
Warning / Caution
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Cautions for Safety
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Warning
Installation
Do not change or extend power
cords at random.
Otherwise, it may cause fire or
electrical shock.
Do not use the product a place
where there are much moistures
or oils such as toilet, bathroom
or washing room.
Otherwise, it may cause fire or
electrical shock.
Do not disassemble or repair the
product at random.
It will cause fire and electrical shock.
Never use an octopus feet-type
of socket.
Unreasonable use of power may cause
fire or electrical shock.
Never use the damaged or loose
power cords.
Otherwise, it may cause fire or
electrical shock.
Open the window for air
ventilation before operating
the air purifier when gas leaks.
Otherwise, it may cause explosion, fire
and physical injury.
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Cautions for Safety
If abnormal noise comes or smell
or smoke emits from the product,
pull the power plugs out and call
our service center.
Otherwise, it may cause fire or electrical
shock.
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.
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.
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
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Operation
Securely insert power
plugs to the end so that
they should not shake.
Incomplete connection may
cause fire.
Pull power plugs by
grasping the head and
never touch with power
plugs with the wet hands.
Otherwise, it may cause
electrical shock or physical
injury.
Take care that water could not run
into the product.
Otherwise, it may cause electrical shock
or fire.
Never damage, process,
forcedly bend, twist, pull,
lay between gaps or heat
power cords.
Damaged cords may cause fire
and electrical shock.
Do not hold the power
cable to pull out the
power plug.
May cause fire or electric
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.
Otherwise, it may cause electric shock,
fire or failure of product.
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Cautions for Safety
Do not use this product when is
in moving.
May cause fire or electric shock or
damage to some parts of the product.
Do not use thermal appliances
near power cords.
Otherwise, it may cause fire or electrical
shock.
Do not lay obstacles around the
product.
Otherwise, it may cause failure.
Do not cover with a rug, cushion etc
over power cords.
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.
Do not sprinkle in insecticide or hair
spray.
It may cause damage or accident.
Do not allow children to climb up
this product.
May cause the breakdown, injury.
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Cautions for Safety
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Do not move the product by hold
the front-panel.
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.
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.
Do not put pressure on the front
glass.
It can cause injury and product damage
or cause electric shock.
Do not insert the hands or bars
into the suction inlet or the outlet.
Otherwise, it may cause failure of product
or physical injury.
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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Air Purifier
Cautions for Safety
Cautions
Installation
Maintain distance of more than
1m when installing the product
near TV or audio.
Do not use the product for
removing toxic gas as CO.
Otherwise, it may cause failure.
Do not use the product as
ventilation fan or range hood
at the kitchen.
It may cause shorten the lifetime of
the product.
Install the product at a flat place
and do not fall the product down
or give shock.
Otherwise, it may cause damage or
accident.
Maintain distance over 1.5m for
illumination devices and
maintain distance 10cm or so.
Avoid a place near fire arms or
heating devices or subject to
direct sunlight.
It will cause fire.
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Cautions for Safety
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Do not use except AC 220 V.
Otherwise, it may cause fire or electrical
shock.
220 V
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.
Do not install the air purifier on
the transportation vehicle (car,
ship etc.).
It may cause failure.
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Cautions for Safety
Do not use the product for
special purpose such as
animals or vegetables,
precision machine or
conservation of art articles.
Otherwise, it may cause damage
of property.
Don’t use strong detergent
like solvent, etc but use a
soft cloth.
Otherwise, fire or distortion of
the product may occur.
Secure all filters and
regularly clean them.
Otherwise, it may cause failure
of product.
Use the filter securely
inserted, and clean the
filter about once a month.
Otherwise, it may cause
failure.
Never operate or stop the
product while inserting or
removing power plugs.
Otherwise, it may cause
electrical shock or fire.
Pull power plugs out
when not using the
product for a long time.
Otherwise, it may cause
failure of product or fire.
Start cleaning after
turning off the power and
when the fan stops.
It can cause electric shock or
injury.
Do not touch the filter
part with wet hands.
The cleaning filter part,
especially, is dangerous to
cause electric shock from high
voltage.
Operation
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Cautions for Safety
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Before Use
Pull power plugs out for
cleaning.
Otherwise, it may cause fire
and electrical shock.
Do not open the front
panel during the
operation of the product.
Opening the front panel stops
the operation.
Do not let the moisture
from the humidifier
directly touch the product.
Otherwise, it may cause electric
shock, fire or failure of product.
Do not use this product
as ventilating fan or so.
It may cause shorten the
lifetime of the product.
Keep batteries out of the reach
of children after removing
batteries from remote
controllerler.
Ensure batteries out of the reach of
children. If children swallow the
batteries, contact the doctor
immediately.
Wash the washable filter and dry it
completely in the shade.
Otherwise, it may cause failure.
Do not insert any inflammable
into the product.
Otherwise, it may cause fire or failure of
product.
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Installation
Mainframe
• 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.
Places to Install
tuoba
mc01
Warning
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.
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Air Purifier Start Guide
Turn off air purifier when cleaning.
• 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.
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.
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
Dust Sensor
Power Plug
Safty Net:
The inside of air outlet
Filter case
(Allergen filter + HEPA filter +
deodorizing filter)
Odor sensor
Photo-Catalyst Plasma Filter
Pre-filter
Front panel
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Name of Each Part
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Display and controller
Time reservation display
Power On/Off button
Off timer button
Purity level indicator
Analyse and display dust/odor purifier level, higher
volume of indicator reflects better air quality.
Negative ion/ sterilization
indicator
Operation mode indicator
Fan speed indicator
Operation indicator
Fan speed button
Operation mode button
ION button
Remote controller receiver
Dust/Odor indicator
Higher level of dust/odor indicatorreflects
higher air clogging level.
Filter self-checking indicator
Check the filter when light is on.
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Name of Each Part
Filter system( include the filter part only)
Remove big particles
Anti-bacteria function
Anti- mildew function
Plasma dust-absorb filter
Plasma deodorant filter
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.
This filter has anti-bacteria, anti- mildew, big particles filtering fuctions.
These 3 functions may extend the filter replacement frequency.
Pre-filter
Plasma filter
Photo-catalyst anti-bacteria filter
Photo-catalyst deodorant filter
Anti-allergic filter
Adsorb and decompose allergic ingredients.
Washable HEPA filter
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.
Photocatalyst
filter
※
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.
Filter name Function
Washing/Replacement cycle
About a month washing
cycle
About a month washing
cycle
6~12 months replacement cycle
About 6 months washing cycle
About 6 months washing cycle
Washable carbon
Catalyst function
Nano Platinum filter
Washable
deodorization
filter
Combinded
{
washable
washablewashable
anti-bacteriaa
filter net
replace
washable
washable
anti-bacteria filter case
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Name of Each Part
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Before Use
Remote Controller
Power On/Off button
button uses to start or close this product
Operation mode button
button used to set operation mode(speed, auto,
sand, sleep)
ION button
button used to set negative ion and
sterilization function
Fan speed button
Set Fan speed
Off timer button
button used to set operation time
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 Caution
• 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.
Open the battery lid
Ensure to install batteries as
instructed
Close the battery lid
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
Do not use at places have water or
humid
Do not use near fire source or
heating source
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Operation Mode
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During Use
Press On/Off button, after a ‘DI-RI-LIN’ sound, start working as the
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.
What is ‘preparatory
operation’?
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.
Air Purifying Operation Purify Indoor Air.
1
1
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Operation Mode
Press On/Off button.
Speed mode User may manually adjust fan speed.
Automatic mode Air Purifier will automatically set the most appropriate Fan speed.
Press On/Off button.
Switch to the speed mode by pressing the mode
button.
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.
Press the fan speed button to choose expected
fan speed
• 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.)
1
2
3
1
2
3
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Operation Mode
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During Use
Press On/Off button.
Switch to the sand mode by pressing the mode
button.
• 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.
Yellow Sandstorm Mode
Purify indoor air effectively when the sandstorm occurs.
Press On/Off button.
Switch to the sleeping mode by pressing the
mode button.
• Under sleep mode, fan speed will switch to weak level and all light
but sleeping light on LED indicator will be turned off shortly.
• Press fan speed button will switch to speed mode and increase
fan speed by one level.
Sleeping Mode
Provide quiet indoor atmosphere while sleeping.
1
2
1
2
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Additional Function
Press On/Off button.
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.
• Automatically shut down 3 hours later.
Off timer mode function
Automatically shut down after sleeping several hours.
Example:shut down automatically after 3 hours
1
2
1
2
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Press On/Off button.
Press the ION button to choose expected function.
• Press button each time, switch according to ‘negative ion - negative ion+sterilization - function abort
- negative ion’ sequence.
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.
Negative ion/ sterilization function
Additional Function
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During Use
1
2
1
2
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Additional Function
When filter self-checking light is on under the operation, please check
the filter.
Press On/Off button, shut down.
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.
Filter Checking Function
May remind users to clean or replace the filter after use for a certain period.
1
1
When power cut or other reasons cause power failure, the power
failure compensation function will memorize previous operation
status automatically.
Power Failure Compensation Function
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Exterior and Dust Sensors Cleaning Method
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Exterior Cleaning Method
Dust sensor cleaning method
Soak soft cloth with warm water, wipe the air purifier after wring dry.
The dust sensor is a device that senses the minute and large dust particles. The lens part must be
periodically cleaned to maintain the performance.
Open the front panel.
• Do not clean mainframe controller and indicator by alkaline liquid.
• Do not wipe air purifier’s surface by vitriol, hydrochloric acid or
organic solvent.
Clean the lens of the dust sensor once every 6 months.
But the cleaning frequency can differ according to the using environment and
time. So in an environment where it is dusty, clean more frequently.
Caution
Open the dust sensor cover.
After cleaning the lens, close the cover of the dust sensor in the reverse order.
Wipe the lens of the dust sensor with a cotton stick.
After Use
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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.
Ensure to shut down before cleaning.
Hold knob then pull forward, open the front panel.
Pull out filter from mainframe and ready to clean or replace.
Clean pre filter by vacuum cleaner or soft brush.
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
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After Use
Separate filter case and take out filters.
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)
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 by vacuum cleaner or
soft brush. Wash by neutral solvent
when seriously clogged.
• Do not use hot water over 40°C or
volatile solvent.
• Be careful not to moisten anti-allergic filter.
• 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 amalfunction)
• 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.
Please replace anti-allergic filter (replacement cycle: once every 6~12 months)
Caution
Filter Category
Pre-Filter
Photo-Catalyst Plasma Filter
Washable HEPA Filter
Washable deodorization Filter
Washing Cycle
About once a month
About 6 months
About 6 months
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Maintenance
Ensure to run air purifier over 1 hour in shiny day,
press On/Off button to shut down.
Plug out the power.
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
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After Use
When product goes wrong, before contacting the service center please confirm the following items.
Symptom Confirmation Procedures
Total malfunction
Low fan speed with
cacophony
Preparatory function
does not work
Air purify function
do not work well
●
Has the power plug been pulled out?
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Is the power fuse broken?
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Whether a power cut occur?
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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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Whether too much dust clog on the HEPA filter or not?
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Whether too much dust clog on the anti-allergic filter?
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Whether checked the operation indicator or not?
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Whether indoor air pollution is too severe or not?
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Whether the pre filter has many filths or not?
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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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Whether install at non-ventilated places or not?
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Correctly connect with powerpoint.
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Ask for assistance from service center.
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Retrieve working when power cut finish.
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Replace the battery or adjust the
battery(+, -) pole.
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Stop working when front panel is opened,
close it completely. ( Left/ right close)
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Clean the pre filter.
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Clean the HEPA filter.
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Replace a new one.
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Set again according to manual.
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Use after enough air circulation.
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Clean the pre filter.
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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.
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Use at appropriate space. (Avoid to use at well-ventilated
places such as exit and entrance and window etc.)
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Remove obstacles.
●
Install at other places.
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Confirming Items Before Reporting Defect
Symptom Confirmation Procedures
Air outlet has
abnormal smell.
Sensor indicator
has problem.
●
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.
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Food odor may penetrate into filter, use after enough air
circulation.
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Wet washable filter may cause odor, please use after
complete dry.
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Clean dust sensor or filter.
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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 Specification
The external dimension, design and product standard can change to improve the quality of the product.
Model Name
Effective Space
Weight of Product
Appearance Size(mm)
Power consumption
PS-Q450 Series
37 m
2
10 Kg
426 (Width) x 568 (Height) x 271 (Depth)
45 W
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