Samsung AX40R3030WM Air Purifier User Manual

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) 
(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)

This marking on the product, accessories, or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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Safety Precautions

These safety precautions are for the owner’s safety and the prevention of property damage. Therefore, please read this manual thoroughly before using your product.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices may result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
Follow directions.
Do NOT attempt.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Do NOT disassemble.

FOR INSTALLATION

WARNING

Plug the power cord into a wall socket with the power specifications of the product or higher and use the socket for this appliance only. Also, do not extend the power cord on your own.

• Sharing a wall socket with other appliances using a multi-outlet power strip or extending the power cord may result in electric shock or fire.
• Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or fire.
• If the voltage/frequency/rated current condition is different, it may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not install this appliance near a heater, inflammable material. Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily, or dusty location, in a location exposed to direct sunlight and water (raindrops). Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.

• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

CAUTION
The appliance should be installed in a place where the power cord of the product can be easily pulled out.

• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.

Install your appliance on a level and hard floor that can support its weight

• Failure to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or problems with the product.

When installing the appliance, allow enough space around the appliance.

• Space between both sides of the product and the wall: At least 60 cm or more, Space in front of the product: 25 cm or more
• If enough space for air intake is not provided, purifying capacity may deteriorate.
• Make sure obstacles such as a curtain do not block the air inlet or outlet of the appliance.

When installing the product, make sure that no heavy objects are on the power cord (or cable).

• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

For power supply

WARNING
Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis.

• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

When plugging in the appliance, the power plug should face downward.

• If the power plug faces in the opposite direction, the electric wires within the cable may be damaged and this may result in electric shock or fire.

When the product, power plug, or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
These instructions shall also be available in an alternative format, e.g. on a website.
Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.

• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

When unplugging the product, do not pull the power cord. Grip the power plug, and then pull the power plug.

• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord. Do not twist or tie the power cord. Do not hook the power line over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power cord, insert the power line between objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance.

• This may result in electric shock or fire.

CAUTION
When the air purifier will not be used for a long period of time or during a thunder or lightning storm, disconnect the power supply.

• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

It is dangerous when the power cable gets damaged, therefore contact a service center or qualified experts for the repair.
Before cleaning or repairing the appliance, unplug the appliance.

For operation

WARNING
If the appliance is flooded, turn off the appliance and contact a service center.

• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, disconnect the power supply immediately and contact a service center.

• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate immediately without touching the appliance or power cord and contact a service center or a qualified technician.

• Do not use a ventilating fan.
• If there is a spark, an explosion or fire may occur.

Do not unplug the appliance during operation.

• When plugging the appliance in again, the flame may occur and it may result in electric shock or fire.

When a repair is needed, contact the service center.

• Failure to do so may result in a product malfunction, water leakage, electric shock or fire.

Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

• This may result in electric shock.

Do not apply a force to or pull the product using excessive force.

• This may result in fire, injury, or a problem with the product.

After unpacking the air purifier, keep all packaging materials out of the reach of children.

• If a child places a bag over its head, it may suffocate.

Do not insert your fingers or foreign substances into the air outlet while the product is operating.

• Take special care that children do not injure themselves by inserting their fingers into the product.

Do not place an object near the product that makes it possible for children to climb onto the machine.

• The child could fall and injure themselves or the product may fall over and injure the child.

If water has entered the power supply module, unplug the power cable and dry the product completely before use.

• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Do not put other foreign materials such as metal into the product.

• This may result in electric shock or injury.

Do not place heavy objects on the product.

• Failure to do so may result in a product malfunction or noise.

If a foreign substance such as water has entered the product, disconnect the power supply and contact the service center.

• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the product yourself.

• Do not use a fuse (such as copper, steel wire, etc.) other than a standard fuse.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, a product malfunction, or injury.

CAUTION
Keep a distance of about 2 m from other electric appliances such as a TV, video or audio device, etc.

• Failure to do so may result in reduced video quality or noise.

Leave enough space between the product and a wall.

• Space between both sides of the product and the wall: At least 60 cm or
  more, Space in front of the product: 25 cm or more
• This product is designed to take the room air from the front side of the product for purifying process. Therefore, make sure there are no obstacles in front of the product and near air intake and outlet.

Do not stand on top of the product or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the product.

• This may result in electric shock, fire, a product malfunction, or injury.

Do not tilt or turn the product upside down while the product is connected to the wall outlet.

• Failure to do so may result in a malfunction or fire.

Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the product.

• As well as being harmful to humans, this may also result in electric shock, fire, or a product malfunction.

Do not put the product into water.

• This may result in a product malfunction.

Do not operate the product with wet hands. 

• This may result in electric shock.

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 the 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.
For use in Europe: This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. 

For cleaning

WARNING
Do not clean the product by spraying water directly onto it. Do not use benzene, thinner, acetone or alcohol to clean the product.

• This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or fire.

Disconnect the power supply and stop the fan operation before cleaning the product.

• The potential risk of electric shock or fire.

CAUTION
Unplug the power plug before cleaning the product.

Confirmations before use

Accessories

Pre-filter 1EA

2-in-1 filter 1EA (Deodorization Filter+Dust Collecting Filter)

User manual 1 EA

Product specification
The dimension of the product is based on the maximum value of the measurement. Measurement may vary depending on the side.
For product improvement purposes, the design and specifications of the product are subject to change without prior notice.

Checking the air purifier

Main body

1. Air outlet
2. Display and buttons
3. Lighting
4. Air inlet/ front panel
5. Handle (top)
6. Handle (at the rear side)
7. PM10 sensor
8. Gas sensor
9. Dongle
   •This model does not support smart functions. You cannot install a dongle to this model.
10. 2-in-1 filter (Deodorization Filter+Dust Collecting Filter)
11. Pre-filter

Display and buttons

1. Comprehensive Air-quality indicator
2. Timer indicator
3. Child-Lock indicator
4. Filter replacement indicator
5. Fan speed indicator
6. Power button
7. Fan speed button
8. Sleep mode button
9. Filter reset button
10. Timer button
11. Lighting function/Child-Lock button

Disassembling the filter
When using the 2-in-1 filter for the first time or replacing them with a new set, remove the vinyl packaging first.

STEP 1 Open the cover front • Press the top part of the product with your thumb and pull the cover front with other fingers.

STEP 2 Disassemble the Pre-filter

STEP 3 Disassemble the 2-in-1 filter

STEP 4 Replace the 2-in-1 filter

• Remove the vinyl packaging of the new 2-in-1 filter.

Assembling the filter

STEP 1 Put the 2-in-1 filter• Insert the filter on the grooves at the bottom to fix the filter.

STEP 2 Put the Pre-filter

STEP 3 Close the cover front• Insert the hooks on the grooves at the bottom first.

STEP 4 Insert the filter and reset the filter• Press the [ ]button for more than 3 seconds.

Using the filter

• If you operate the air purifier without the filters, air purification performance will decrease.
• The new filter may smell strange when you operate the product for the first time after purchasing it.
  – However, it will disappear naturally in a few days.
• Please close the windows and doors when operating the product. However, the concentration level of carbon dioxide may increase if you operate the product for a long time with windows closed. Therefore, ventilate the room regularly between use. When the filter is saturated with just a weak odor, ventilating the room will help get rid of the saturated odor.
• Carbon monoxide (CO) is a major harmful gas that cannot be filtered by the air purifier and it usually gets indoor from outside.
• The cleaning and replacement interval of the filter may vary depending on the operating environment.
• When using or replacing a 2-in-1 filter, be sure to remove the plastic-covered on the filter.
• If you operate the product without a 2-in-1 filter, the sound of the airflow can be abnormally loud. Make sure to insert the 2-in-1 filter before using the product.
• The deodorization function of the air purifier is effective when air is penetrating through the filter. Therefore when there’s excessive odor in your room, ventilate the room first and use the air purifier afterward to eliminate remaining odors for more effective deodorization.
• If you operate the air purifier during cooking food that generates a strong odor, the lifetime
  of the Deodorization filter will be shortened significantly. Also if the odor is too strong, A Deodorization filter may get saturated with the odor and you may smell that odor when you use the product after ventilating the room. Use the air purifier for eliminating the remaining odor after ventilating the room.
• The filter replacement indicator will light up when the product has reached the maximum usages hours which was initially programmed. Therefore replacement cycle may vary depending on the operating environment.
• Do not wash the 2-in-1 filter with water. Always keep them away from moisture while the air purifier is in use.
• If you use the 2-in-1 filter for 24 hours per day, you can use it for six months to the one-year maximum. (If you use it less than that, the lifespan will be longer.) The lifespan is dependent on the degree of air pollution. The more dust is accumulated, the shorter the lifespan of the filter is.
• If the lifespan approaches the end, the light is on. However, even before the light indicates the replacement timing, please replace it with a new filter, if the filter is severely polluted, generates a heavy odor or the wind is rapidly weakened.
• The antibacterial ultra-fine filter is a high-performance filter to remove fine dust and smoke particles in the air.
• The antibacterial ultra-fine filter is treated with an anti-allergy process. It is effective to remove allergic materials.
• The charcoal deodorizing filter is a high-performance filter to effectively remove odor from the toilet or cooking.
• If the 2-in-1 filter is saturated with odor and the air purifier stinks, please replace the new 2-in-1 filter.
• User needs to undertake filter replacement costs produced during the period of free maintenance.
• You can purchase a new filter from a nearby Samsung Electronics service center.

Using the air purifier

Turning the power on/off

• The air purifier turns on with a ringing sound and begins purification.
  – When you turn on the air purifier, Sensor loading the indication will be displayed for 30 seconds and
  then Comprehensive Air-quality indicator will be displayed.
  Sensor loading indication
• If you turn off the power and turn it back on, the product will operate at the last fan speed you used.

Fan speed
You can select desired fan speed when purifying the air.

• Press the [ ] button to select the desired fan speed.
  – Fan speed will be selected in the following order repeatedly: Low→Auto→High→Medium→Low.
• If you select Auto, the air purifier will adjust the fan speed automatically according to dust and odor in
  the surrounding area to maintain clean indoor air quality.

Sleep mode

You can sleep comfortably in a quiet and comfortable indoor environment with the sleep mode.

• When the sleep mode runs, the sleep mode indicator light is on at the display.
• If the sleep mode runs for 10 seconds or a long time and another fan mode is selected, you will see the Sensor loading indication on the display. (Please refer to `Turning the power on/off` – `Sensor
  loading indication`)
• When the sleep mode runs, the lock function will not work.
  Cancel
• Press the [ ] button or [] button.

Timer function
You can set the timer to turn off the purifier at the desired time.

• Press the [] button you can select the time of the timer from 1 hour to a maximum of 12 hours in a 1-hour unit.
• The Timer function will run after 3 seconds when you set it to turn off the purifier at the desired time.
  Cancel
• Press the [ ] button for 3 seconds or set the time of the Timer to .

Lighting function

 

The mood lighting at the upper end of the product is divided into 4 colors according to the air quality.

• The air-quality indicator is not on during the identification of the sensor preparation status on the display.
• The air-quality indicator function is off during the operation of the sleep mode.
  Cancel
• Press the [] button.

Lock function

You can lock the buttons to prevent the button from being
pressed unwillingly, or by children.

• Press the [] button for over 3 seconds, you can hear `Ding` and the buttons will be locked.
• When buttons are locked, the [] will display.
• When buttons are locked, all the buttons will not work.
  Cancel
• Press the [] button for over 3 seconds.

Filter reset function

This function lets users know when to change the filter.

• During operation of the air purifier, change with a new 2-in 1 filter if the [] indicator is on and emits a beep; after the change, long press the button for more than 3 seconds to reset, during which the [] indicator flashes twice while emitting the “Ringing” sound.
• In case of changing the filter due to other reasons even if the [] indicator is not on, long-press the
  [] button for more than 3 seconds to reset.

Checking the air cleanness

Remark

· In the case of using fragrance, smell-removal spray, cleaning agent, and other volatile odor products, the comprehensive air-quality indicator identification may vary.
· The comprehensive air-quality indicator is judged comprehensively according to the concentration level of
dust and gaseous pollutants.
– The comprehensive air-quality indicator identification is displayed in a color corresponding to the worst level
amongst the dust and gaseous pollutant concentration. That is, the indicator is displayed in red when the concentration of gaseous pollutants appears serious pollution with the dust concentration in good condition.
· Under the condition that the concentration of gaseous pollutants (smell) has been high, the comprehensive air quality indicator identifies cation displays in a fi xed color.
· In the environment under the influence of electromagnetic waves, the comprehensive air-quality indicator identification may also be temporarily displayed in red.

Clean and dry pre-filter

Clean pre filter

• Remove big dust through dust collector in case of serious dust pollution, and then softly wash through warm water with neutral washing agent.
– Pre Filter (clean intervals: two weeks, 24 hours each day)

CAUTION
· Brush or similar tools may damage the pre filter.

Dry pre filter
· Dry completely in shade.

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning the exterior of the air purifier

CAUTION

Please make sure the air purifier is stopped, and pull out the plug from the power socket in the wall while cleaning.
Dip a towel in warm water and wring it out before using it to clean the product.
Use a cotton swab or exclusive cleaning (superfine fiber) cloth to clean the groove.
If it’s too hard to clean the dust on the cover front, remove the cover and wash it with water.

CAUTION
· Do not clean the air purifier with an alkali detergent.
· Do not clean the surface of the air purifier with sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid or organic solvent (thinner, kerosene, acetone, etc.), or attach a sticker to the unit. This may damage the surface of the air purifier.

Cleaning the sensors

If there’s dust or foreign substances on the sensor, use a vacuum cleaner to clean the sensor and its surrounding.
If there’s any foreign substances on the sensor, it may not perform properly.

CAUTION
Do not put any dust in the sensor parts.

Cleaning the air outlet

• If the air outlet is dirty, re-assemble it after removal and cleaning of the grille.
• If other matters fall into the air outlet, re-assemble it after removal of the air outlet grille.
Grille Removal and Assembling
Disassembling the grille

Assembling the grille

Troubleshooting

Refer to the following chart if the air purifier operates abnormally. This may save time and unnecessary expenses.

Memo

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