Coway Air Purifier AP-1512HH

The Air Purifier AP-1512HH is a powerhouse when it comes to cleaning the air in your home or office. Priced around $230, this air purifier was launched in 2018 and has been a favorite among consumers ever since. Its sleek design and efficient performance make it a must-have for anyone concerned about air quality.

Detailed Specifications of

The Coway Air Purifier AP-1512HH boasts a four-stage filtration system, including a pre-filter, a true HEPA filter, a carbon filter, and an ionizer. With a coverage area of 361 square feet and a CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) of 246 (for dust), 240 (for smoke), and 233 (for pollen), this air purifier can handle even the most polluted rooms. Its noise level ranges from 24.4 to 53.8 dB, making it a quiet and unobtrusive addition to any space.

Product Specification	Air Purifier
Model	AP-1512HH & AP-1512HH(W)
Rated Voltage	120 V~, 60 Hz
Phase	Single phase
Power Consumption	77 W
Product Insulation Grade	Grade 2 device
Dust Collection Method	Mechanical dust collection method (True HEPA filter)
Safety Feature	Fan motor is shut down when front cover is open.
Installation Place	Indoor use
Maximum Volume of Air	268.39 ft³/min
Size	16.81 inch(W) x 9.56 inch(D) x 18.30 inch(H)
Weight	12.34 lbs

Description of Coway Air Purifier

The Coway AP-1512HH is designed with the user in mind. Its intuitive interface includes a filter indicator, a fan speed display, and a timer. The air purifier also has an air quality indicator that changes color based on the cleanliness of the air. With a slim profile and casters for easy mobility, the AP-1512HH can fit into any space and be moved around as needed.

FEATURES

Excellent air purification performance
The True HEPA filter is capable of trapping airborne allergens and contaminants down to 0.3 microns. The unit’s filter system has been optimized to remove indoor pollutants fast and effectively.
Air quality indicator
It shows the indoor air pollution level measured by the dust sensor. The color of air quality indicator changes according to the indoor air pollution level in real time (Blue → Dark Purple → Red).
Filter replacement indicator
The product checks the filter replacement cycle and turns on the relevant indicator, improving customer convenience with regard to filter replacement.
Timer
The timer feature allows you to control how long you want the air purifier to run before automatically powering off.

PARTS NAME

Front / Rear

Operation / Indication part

Air quality indicator

Clean: Blue
Polluted: Dark purple
Highly polluted: Red

The quality level of the indoor air can be determined by the color of the round lamp located at the top of the air purifier.

Setup Guide

Setting up the AP-1512HH is a breeze. Simply unbox the unit, remove the packaging from the filters, and plug it in. Use the control panel to set the fan speed, timer, and ionizer. The pre-filter can be vacuumed or rinsed with water, and the HEPA and carbon filters should be replaced every 6-12 months, depending on usage.

AIR PURIFICATION PROCESS

Pre-filter
It removes relatively large dust and mold, human hair, pet hair, and so on.
Deodorization filter
Deodorization Filter is particularly effective at trapping odor and harmful gas to keep your place fresh and odor-free.
True HEPA filter
The high-performance composite True HEPA filter effectively removes fine dust and cigarette smoke up to 99.97%.

BEFORE USE OF Air Purifier AP-1512HH

PLEASE CHECK BEFORE USE

The product is for 120 V~, 60 Hz only.
Make sure to connect the power plug to a grounded electric outlet (120 V~, 60 Hz) dedicated to the product.
FILTER INSTALLATION

Make sure to remove each filter’s plastic bag before installing filters.
The product is for household use. Use the product indoors only.
When the product is not in use, remove the power plug from the electric outlet.
When installing filters, check that the front side of filters is in the correct direction.
Order of filters : Pre-filter Deodorization filter True HEPA filter

Open the front cover.
Open the front cover by pulling the upper part of it.
Take out filters and remove the plastic bag.
Remove the plastic packing of the filters and install the filters by proper order.
Install the filters as following
order: Pre-filter Deodorization filter True HEPA filter
When you install Pre-filter, make sure to push the grip to install it firmly.

INDICATORS AND BUTTONS

INDICATION PART

Speed indicator
It shows the current fan speed. Each indicator is turned on as per its airflow speed.
Eco mode indicator
It turns on when Eco mode is activated.
Ionizer indicator
It shows whether the ionizer is turned on or off.
Timer indicator
It shows the current time setting for air purification. Each indicator is turned on as per its set timer.
Filter replacement indicator
Replace the filter when this indicator is on. Refer to filter replacement cycle for each filter
Air quality indicator
It displays the current pollution level of the room.

OPERATION PART

Power Button
Use this button to turn the air purifier on or off. To power off, press and hold the power button for one second.
Speed Button
Use this button to adjust the fan speed. Available settings for the fan speed are Auto → 1 → 2 → 3 → ECO.
Ionizer button
Use this button to turn the ionizer on or off. Press and hold the IONIZER button for 3 seconds to turn on or off the air quality indicating light.
Timer Button
Use this button to turn off the air purifier after a predetermined period of time. Available timer settings are 1H, 4H, and 8H.
Filter Reset Button
When the filter replacement indicator Is turned on, replace the concerned filter and press the RESET button.

HOW TO USE OF Coway Air Purifier

TIPS

Before operating the product, connect the power plug to the electric outlet.
When the air purifier is turned on, it automatically operates in auto mode.

Manual & Auto mode
Press the power button and then select the speed of the fan by pressing the speed button. Auto → 1→ 2 → 3→ ECO

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To select the auto mode
Press the speed button to activate Eco mode. Repeat pressing the button until the Eco mode indicator is on.

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Auto mode
Automatically optimizes the speed setting 1 through 3 based on the level of indoor air quality detected by dust sensor. This mode is recommended for general users.
Eco mode
When no pollution is detected for 30 minutes, the fan will automatically stop to save energy consumption. So this special feature will help cut down electricity cost.

Timer activation/deactivation

The Timer feature instructs the air purifier to automatically power off after 1, 4, or 8 hours.
To deactivate the timer, press and hold the Timer button until the indicator is no longer lit.
1H 4H 8H Timer off

ADJUST AIR QUALITY SENSOR

When the product is shipped out, the air quality sensor is set to standard sensitivity. If the pollution level stays at the highest level after 2 hours of operation or stays at the lowest level for more than 1 hour when the air does not seem clean, users can adjust the sensitivity of the air quality sensor as follows.

While the air purifier is on, press the airflow speed button and ionizer button for 2 seconds.
The speed indicator will flash at 1.0-second intervals with beep. The speed indicator blinks to show the sensor sensitivity.
Adjust the sensitivity by pressing the speed button. The speed indicator blinks to show the sensor sensitivity.
- Speed step 1: Sensitive
- Speed step 2: Standard
- Speed step 3: Insensitive
- High sensitivity: If the air purifier indicates a pollution level of 1 for longer than one hour when the actual pollution level is higher.
- Low sensitivity: If the air purifier continues to indicate the highest pollution level even after running the air purifier for more than two hours.
Press the airflow speed button and ionizer button for 2 seconds.
- The air purifier will then resume normal operations.
- The new setting will also be applied if no button is input for 10 seconds.

CLEANING METHOD

TIPS

Always unplug the air purifier before cleaning the product.
Do not use detergents that contain organic solvents (solvent, thinner, etc), bleach,chlorine, or abrasives.
Do not put the air purifier in water or spray water directly on it.

Cleaning the air quality sensor (every 2 months)

Open the air quality sensor cover on the right-hand side of the product. Clean the air inlet and outlet vent and then the air quality sensor with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
Wet a cotton swab lightly and clean the lens, dust inlet, and dust outlet. Clean them with a dry cotton swab to remove remaining moisture.
- Without regular cleaning, the performance of the air quality sensor deteriorates.
- The cleaning cycle differs depending on the operation environment. When using the product in a dusty environment, clean the sensor more often.

Cleaning the air inlet and outlet (every 2 months) Clean the air inlet and outlet with a soft brush.

Exercise caution not to have dust fall inside the air purifier.
If covered in dust, run the air purifier in manual mode for 10 minutes to blow the dust off the vent. You may then continue with normal use.

Cleaning the front cover
Separate the front cover from the product and remove the dust attached to the surface with a soft dry brush or cloth. Use lightly wet cloth if the contamination is serious but do not use abrasives.

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Cleaning the product body (every 2 ~ 4 weeks)
Use dry, soft cloth to clean the product. Use lightly wet cloth if the contamination is serious but do not use abrasives.

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TIPS

Always unplug the product before cleaning the filter.
The pre-filter is reusable by removing dust or cleaning it with water.
If the pre-filter is not cleaned for a long time, the product performance may deteriorate.
Deodorization filter and True HEPA filter cannot be cleaned and reused. Never clean them with water.

Cleaning the pre-filter (every 2 ~ 4 weeks)

Open the front cover by pulling out the top part of it.
Press down on the top clip of the pre-filter and pull it out. To prevent dust from falling off, remove the filter carefully without exerting a shock.
Clean the pre-filer with a vacuum cleaner or with water depending on the level of contamination.
Install the pre-filter after removing the moisture completely. Fit the front cover back to the product. When refitting the pre-filter to the product, fit it in the hook correctly.

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FILTER REPLACEMENT

Filter cleaning and replacement cycles

Filter	Cycles	Method
Pre-filter	Every 2-4 weeks	Cleaning
Deodorization filter	Every 6 months	Replacement
True HEPA filter	Every 1 year	Replacement

Each service life is based on 8-hour use in maximum air speed.
The recommended filter replacement cycles may differ depending on the operating environment.

Resetting the filter replacement indicator

Reset indicator blinks when the filter needs to be replaced.
Odor LED : Deodorization Filter
HEPA LED : True HEPA filter
The pollution level indicator will not turn on if the filter replacement indicator is activated.
After replacing filter, push the Reset button for 2 seconds.

Forcible reset mode
When you have replaced a filter before the filter replacement cycle is reached, you can forcibly reset the filter replacement cycle back to the factory default setting.

When the reset function is not activated, press and hold the reset button for 2 seconds.
Press the reset button to select the desired filter to forcibly reset.
Press once : Odor LED (Deodorization Filter)
Press twice : HEPA LED (True HEPA Filter)
After you select the filter to reset, press and hold the reset button for 2 seconds. And then, the accumulated time in electronic time counter is erased.
If there is no input for 5 seconds in forcible reset mode, the reset mode is cancelled.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not use a damaged power plug or loose electric outlet.
Please connect the power plug to a dedicated grounded electrical outlet for 120 V, 60 Hz.
Do not move the product by pulling only the power cord.
Do not handle the power plug with wet hands.
Do not forcefully bend the power cord or place it under a heavy object to prevent it from being damaged or deformed.
Do not repeatedly connect and disconnect the power plug.
If the electrical outlet is wet, carefully unplug the product and let the electrical outlet dry completely before subsequent use.
Make sure to unplug the product be fore repairing, inspecting or replacing a part.
Remove any dust or water from the power plug.
Do not plug the product into an electrical outlet or power strip that is being used by several other appliances. Use an electrical outlet dedicated to the product.
Unplug the system if it is not used for a long time.
Do not attempt to repair or modify the power cord yourself.
If the power cord is damaged, do not replace the cord yourself. Call a service center to have it replaced.
Do not install the product near a heating device.
Do not install the product in locations exposed to moisture or water (rainwater).
Do not use the product in areas where flammable gases or combustible materials are used or stored.
Do not insert sharp objects such as a gimlet into the Air quality sensor.
If the product produces a strange noise, burning smell or smoke, unplug it from the electrical outlet immediately and call our service center.
Never place the product in water.
Do not spray any flammable materials such as insecticides or air fragrances near or into the air inlet.
Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the product at your own discretion.
Do not place any containers with water, medicine, food, metallic objects or flammable material on top of the product.
Unplug the system before cleaning it.
Do not clean by spraying water directly and do not clean the product using benzene or thinner.
Use the product for home or business use according to the model.
Do not use the air purifier in a factory or industrial setting where machine oil may be present in the air.
Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
The appliance is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction.
Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the air inlet or outlet.
Do not let children hang on to the product or climb on it.
When removing the front cover, exercise caution that a part of your body or any kind of object does not become stuck in the top part of the product.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug. Discard fan or return to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
Do not install the product on a sloped surface.
Do not apply force or impact to the product.
When the product is in use, maintain a distance of at least 20 cm from the walls or adjacent objects and 30 to 60 cm above the product.
Install the product so that no obstacles block the circulation of air around the product.
Install the air purifier away from strong artificial lighting or direct sunlight.
Install the air purifier at least 2 m away from electronic appliances such as a TV.
Do not install the air purifier in a location exposed to direct sunlight.
Replace the filters according to the filter replacement cycles.
Clean the Pre-filter with water regularly and dry it completely before use.
Suitable for use with solid-state speed controls.
Cleaning and user-maintenance, such as lubrication, may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Unplug or disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The air purifier may operate abnormally not because of the product malfunction but because of minor causes or the fact that the user is not familiar with the product use. In such a case, problems can be solved easily even without the help from the service center just by checking the following. If the problem still persists after you check the following, contact the service center.

Problems	Check	Possible Solutions
No air is blowing.	- Is the power cord connected?	Connect the power cord to an electric outlet for 120V~, 60 Hz.
	- Is the display part all turned off?	Press the power button and then select the desired function.
	- Isn't the power gone out?	Use the air purifier after the power comes back on.
	- Is the front cover closed?	Close the front cover properly.
The airflow speed does not change.	- Isn't it in the manual?	Set the desired operating mode.
The airflow speed is significantly weaker than before.	- Isn't the filter cleaning or replacement time passed?	Check the filter cleaning and replacement cycles and then clean/replace the filter(s) if necessary.
A bad smell comes out of the air outlet.	- Isn't the filter cleaning or replacement time passed?	Check the filter cleaning and replacement cycles and then clean/replace the filter(s) if necessary.
	- Isn't there dust on the pollution sensor's lens?	Clean the lens of the pollution sensor.
The color of the pollution level indicator always stays the same.	- Does the pollution level keep indicating a high level?	Adjust the sensitivity of the pollution sensor to Insensitive or standard.
	- Does the pollution level keep indicating a low level?	Adjust the sensitivity of the pollution sensor to sensitive or standard.
When other functional problems are detected.	- Check the symptoms, unplug the product, and ask the service center.	Check the symptoms, unplug the product, and contact the service center.

Pros & Cons of Coway Air Purifier AP-1512HH

Pro

Efficient four-stage filtration system
Sleek design and easy mobility
Quiet operation and air quality indicator

Con

Higher price point compared to some competitors
Ionizers may produce ozone (can be turned off)

Customer Reviews about AP-1512HH

Customers rave about the Coway Air Purifier AP-1512HH's ability to quickly and effectively clean the air. Many note that the unit is quiet and unobtrusive, making it a great choice for bedrooms and living spaces. Some common complaints include the higher price point and the need to replace filters regularly.

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