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Coway Air Purifier User's Manual AP-2021A_Gray For your safety and proper use of the product, please read this user manual before use. Please take cautions for proper storage of this product. Coway uses eco-friendly recycled paper for products.
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FEATURES Innovative 4D air purification system It provides an innovative multi-dimensional cleaning by inhaling the air and then circulating the purified air from four sides at 360 degrees. Directional airflow panel The directional airflow panel takes care of the air in a personalized manner such as the full circulation, focus on the front, rear direct, etc.
DEAR CUSTOMERS COWAY Coway's air purifier Thank you for using Please read this user manual carefully for correct use and maintenance of the product. You can refer to the user manual to troubleshoot for product issues while using it. Contents...
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SAFETY INFORMATION Please follow all the instructions for your safety! These instructions are to keep you safe and to prevent property damage. Please use the product correctly after carefully reading the precautions. Death or serious injury may Severe injury or property Minor injury or property occur if the instruction is not damage may occur if the...
Product information Do not connect multiple electronic devices to one power outlet. Always use a separate outlet for the product. There is a risk of electric shock or fire. Leave the power cord unplugged when not using the product for a long time.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please follow all the instructions for your safety! These instructions are to keep you safe and to prevent property damage. Please use the product correctly after carefully reading the precautions. Death or serious injury may Severe injury or property Minor injury or property occur if the instruction is not damage may occur if the...
Product information Do not use the product in a place where there is much odor, smoke, or grease around it such as in a restaurant or barbecue place. Failure to do so may degrade the product performance. Do not use the product under direct sunlight. Discoloration or bleaching may occur.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Please follow all the instructions for your safety! These instructions are to keep you safe and to prevent property damage. Please use the product correctly after carefully reading the precautions. Death or serious injury may Severe injury or property Minor injury or property occur if the instruction is not damage may occur if the...
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Product information Do not apply excessive force on the product. It may cause failure. Do not push or lean on the product. The product may fall. There is a risk of injury or product failure. Holding and moving the back cover back and forth may cause damage. There is a risk of injury or product failure.
PART NAMES Front/Rear Directional airflow panel Air quality indicator Air inlet Rear cover Power connection Buttons / Indicators Power button...
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Product information Bottom Gas detector / sensor Air quality detector / sensor Double HEPA filter(4D) 4D Pre-filter Filter tray Accessories User's manual Quick start guide Power cord Double HEPA filter(4D) * When installing the initial product, the double HEPA filter(4D) is stored on the upper styrofoam.
AIR PURIFICATION PROCESS 4D Pre-filter Removes large dust particles, hair, and pet hair. * 4D pre-filter is mounted when purchasing the product, It is reusable after cleaning every 2~4 weeks. 4D Dimensional purification - Smoke and allergen filter: Allergen filter can reduce dust mites, dog and cat allergens while smoke filter can remove harmful gas such as Nitrogen Dioxide (NO ) effectively.
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BEFORE USE How to use Please check before use! The product is for 220 V- 240 V~ 50 Hz, 60 Hz only. The power plug must be plugged into 220 V- 240 V~ 50 Hz, 60 Hz. How to install filter - Be sure to remove the packaging vinyl before installing the filter.
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BEFORE USE 3. Push the filter tray fully to the product and mount the back cover. Adjust the top of the back cover into the groove and push it to mount it. * When closing the filter tray, be careful not to push the product.
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INDICATORS AND BUTTONS How to use Indicators UV-C indicator PM1.0 indicator PM2.5 indicator Measurement Lock indicator indicator Gas indicator Clean mode Air quality indicator indicator Circulation mode indicator Speed indicator Clean mode indicator Circulation mode indicator Each indicator lights up when clean mode Each indicator lights up when circulation is selected.
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INDICATORS AND BUTTONS Buttons Clean mode Circulation mode Light/Lock button Information Speed button button button button Power button Clean mode button Circulation mode button Press to select the desired clean mode. Press to select the desired circulation mode. Normal → Front → Back Smart →...
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AIR QUALITY INDICATION GUIDE How to use Classification Good (Blue) Normal (Green) Poor (Yellow) Bad (Red) PM2.5 (㎍/㎥) 0 ~ 15 16 ~ 35 36 ~ 75 Gas level - PM2.5 concentration guide and color display criteria are based on the guide provided by the ministry of environment and for the numeric expression of concentration, the company's algorithm is applied.
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HOW TO USE - Plug the power cord into an outlet before operating the product. - When the product is turned on for the first time, it operates in power off, and afterward, it operates in the previously used mode. - Depending on the use environment (around a construction site, around a road side, using a vacuum cleaner, cleaning blanket/clothes, around a fabric couch, etc.), dust concentration may differ.
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How to use How to use manual mode Press the speed button to select air speed. Level 1→ Level 2 → Level 3 * Manual operation operates only in smart mode operation and eco mode. How to use turbo mode Press the power button to turn on the product and press the clean mode button to select turbo.
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HOW TO USE How to use eco mode Press the power button to turn on the product and press the clean mode button to select eco. After 10 minutes of clean air, the fan automatically stops for 30 minutes to save electricity. How to use circulation mode Press the power button to turn on the product and press the circulation mode...
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How to use Setting auto moving algorithm ON/OFF This is a function that automatically moves the directional airflow panel in smart mode or eco mode when the air quality is poor (air quality 3 or higher). To set ON/OFF, press the circulation mode button and the Information button for more than 3 seconds.
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RESETTING SENSOR Setting dust sensor sensitivity Press and hold the clean mode button and the information button simultaneously for more than 3 seconds while the purifier is running. With a buzzer, PM2.5 lights up and then flickers at an interval of 1 second, and the current sensitivity setting is displayed.
HOW TO CLEAN Maintenance - Always unplug the power cord before cleaning. - Do not use organic solvents (thinner, etc.), bleach, or detergents containing Tips chlorine or abrasives to clean the product. - Do not immerse the product in water or spray water on it. - The cleaning/maintenance cycle may differ depending on use environment.
HOW TO CLEAN - Always unplug the power cord before cleaning the filter. - The pre-filter can be restored by removing dust or washing with water. - Failure to clean the pre-filter for a long time may result in poor product Tips performance.
How to replace filter - Refer to the filter installation method on page 12 to replace the filter. - Use genuine Coway filter to maintain optimal performance of the product. - Always unplug the power cord before replacing the filter.
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HOW TO REPLACE FILTER How to replace filter (Replace in the given filter replacement cycle) 1. Remove the back cover from the product and open the filter tray. Remove the 4D pre-filter and double HEPA filter(4D) from the tray. 2. Replace each filter in the given filter replacement cycle. - How to replace smoke and allergen filter 1.
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Maintenance - How to replace double HEPA filter(4D) 1. Remove the packaging vinyl from the new double HEPA filter(4D) and unfold the double HEPA filter(4D). * If you are using the smoke and allergen filter, assemble it to the double HEPA filter(4D). 2.
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ERROR CODE If an error code as shown below appears while using the product, check the cause of the error and operate according to the guide. - Hall sensor It is displayed when the fan motor signal is not detected for more than a certain period of time (6 seconds) during product operation.
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Others If an error code as shown below appears while using the product, check the cause of the error and operate according to the guide. - Up and down motion of directional airflow panel (Step motor 1) motor current abnormality It is displayed when the up-down motion of the directional airflow panel motor current abnormality is detected.
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ERROR CODE If an error code as shown below appears while using the product, check the cause of the error and operate according to the guide. - Filter cover It is displayed when the filter cover or filter is not mounted. [Resolution guide] Please check the filter cover and filter again and mount it.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Others The air purifier may malfunction due to lack of familiarity and minor causes even though the product is not broken. Check the following in such a circumstance to resolve the issue easily without assistance from the service center. If the problem persists after checking the items below, please contact the service center. Symptom Checkpoint Measures to take...
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SPECIFICATION Product name Air purifier Model name AP-2021A_Gray Rated voltage 220 V- 240 V~ 50 Hz, 60 Hz Phase Single phase Power consumption 55 W Product insulation class Class 2 equipment Dust collection method Mechanical dust collection (ultrafine dust collection filter) Safety device Door Controlled Switching Device Installation location...
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