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CAC-AA0910FW

CAC-AA0910FW User Manual

Name of Parts / Accessories

Name of Parts

Exploded front/back view of the air purifier — Air outlet, Display / Control panel, Air nozzle, Air cleaning filter, Fine dust sensor
  1. 1 Air outlet
  2. 2 Display / Control panel
  3. 3 Air nozzle
  4. 4 Air cleaning filter
  5. 5 Fine dust sensor

Accessories

  • User manual

  • Remote control

  • Wall mount plate

  • Product support

  • Fixing screws (4 EA)

  • Screw anchors (4 EA)

  • Power cord

※ Illustrations may differ from the actual product.

Air Filters

  • Deodorization filter
  • True HEPA H13 filter
  • Pre-filter

※ Illustrations may differ from the actual product.

Air filter system
Level Total-care safety filter
1 Pre-filter
2 True HEPA H13 filter
3 Deodorization filter

Filter Function

Filter Function
Filter name Filter function
Ultra-Deo PM 2.5 Filter Pre-filter Removes large dust, hair, and pet fur, extending the lifecycle of the replaceable filter.
True HEPA H13 filter Removes fine dust and cigarette smoke from the air with incredible efficiency.
Deodorization filter Eliminates harmful gases and odors from food, cigarettes, pet fur, and bathrooms using activated carbon. Efficiently removes ammonia, acetic acid, acetaldehyde, toluene, and formaldehyde from the air.

To our customers!

Thank you for choosing CUCKOO Air Purifier.

Please keep this User Manual (including the Warranty) for your reference. This manual will guide you when you have any questions or when the product does not work properly.

Merits of CUCKOO Air Purifier

Air Purification

This product filters out fine dust that is airborne using a HEPA H13 filter mounted at the inlet of the product.

Toxic Gas purification

Removes harmful gas and odors that are airborne to make sure your home is safe.

Fan Speed Control

Set your preferred fan speed.

Set Timer

Set a custom timer for your air purifier. Perfect for automatic On/Off function.

Auto operation via fine dust sensor

By selecting auto operation, the fine dust sensor will automatically adjust airflow to create a comfortable environment.

Air Quality Display

The fine dust sensor automatically detects the indoor fine dust concentration and displays the air quality.

Important Safeguards

  1. Read and save these instructions.
  2. Do not bend, tie or pull the Power Cord by force.
  3. Stop using the product if the Power Cord or the Power Plug is damaged or the Power Outlet is unstable on the wall. Please contact our Customer Service Center.
  4. When putting in or pulling out the Power Plug, first remove moisture from your hands and then put in or pull out the Power Plug by holding the Power Plug.
  5. Do not put the product or anything heavy on the Power Cord.
  6. Please unplug the product before inspection, repair or replacement of its parts.
  7. Do not randomly connect or process the Power Cord.
  8. Do not use the product outdoors where the product may get in contact with direct sunlight, rain or snow or places with moisture such as a laundry room or a bathroom.
  9. Do not keep or use insecticides, combustible gas, inflammables, or toxic substances near the product.
  10. Place the product at least 19.7 in (50 cm) away on the sides and 23.6 in (60 cm) away on the top from the wall and surrounding objects.
  11. Open the windows for ventilation before using gas appliances, combustibles and other inflammables.
  12. Do not put any obstruction around the Air Inlet or the Air Outlet of the product.
  13. Do not put your finger or any other foreign substances such as a stick into the Air Inlet or the Air Outlet.
  14. Do not sprinkle inflammables such as an insecticide or an air freshener to the Air Inlet.
  15. Do not stand on top of the product or put anything heavy.
  16. Please avoid using it near a heating device.
  17. This product should not be used by people including children who lack physical or mental abilities, experience and knowledge to use the product properly without instruction.
  18. When turning off the product, be sure to press the power button to turn product off.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

  • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments
  • farm houses
  • by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments
  • bed and breakfast type environments.

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.

Warnings for Safe Use

  • Please comply with the 'Warnings for Safe Use' as they are provided to ensure safe and proper use of the device and prevent accidents and dangerous situations.
  • The 'Warnings for Safe Use' section is divided into 'Warning' and 'Caution' which are defined as follows.
Warning and Caution symbol definitions
Symbol/Type Description
Warning Potentially dangerous situation that can cause serious injuries or death if not avoided.
Caution Potentially dangerous situation that can cause minor injuries if not avoided.
Triangle Exclamation Icon This symbol is to remind you to be cautious about a potentially dangerous situation under special circumstances. Please read the details carefully and follow the instructions to avoid dangerous situations.
Do not This symbol is used to indicate actions that are prohibited.
Instructions This symbol is used to indicate 'instruction' actions.

About Power Supply

Installation Guide

During Use

Details to Check before Use

  1. Open the front filter cover.
    • Lift the bottom left and right sides of the front filter cover to open.
    • ※ To prevent dropping the filter cover, hold it with both hands while detaching it.
  2. Take out the filter and remove the plastic covering.
    • After removing the plastic, assemble the product.
  3. Reattach the filter cover to the product.
    • Align the magnets on the filter cover with the groove on the product and attach securely.
    • ※ Ensure that no body parts or objects get caught in the product during reassembly.
  4. Plug in the power cord.
    • This product is exclusively for use with 120V or higher, 60Hz. Please be sure to connect it to a dedicated outlet.
  5. Turn on the product by pressing the Power button, then press the Mode button to set it to the desired operation mode.
    • ※ Before operating the product, make sure that the filter is assembled.
  6. Press the Power button to stop.
    • If it is turned off while air cleaning, the fan will operate for about 10 seconds before stopping.
    • All lamps on the display panel and air cleaning status display will turn off.

How to Install

Wall-Mounted Installation

Wall-Mounted Installation Steps

  1. Secure the wall mount plate with screw anchors on a wall that can support the product's weight and size, ensuring it is level.
  2. Attach the fixing screws to the back of the product.
  3. Connect the power cord to the product, then hang the product on the wall mount plate fixed to the wall.
  4. Check that the product is securely installed, then connect to power.

Stand Installation

Stand Installation Steps

  1. Attach the product support to the back of the product using fixing screws.
    • ※ Install with the long legs of the product support positioned in front.
    • ※ The product may fall over if the stand is installed backward.
  2. Connect the power cord to the product.
  3. Connect to power.

Control Panel and Display Panel Parts and Functions

Control Panel and Display Panel - Main Body

Display Panel Indicators

  • PM2.5/Timer indicator - Displays the fine dust concentration (PM2.5) or the timer.
  • Wind Speed indicator - Displays the wind speed.
  • Air Quality indicator - Displays the air quality based on the concentration of fine dust.

Control Panel Buttons

  • Wind Speed - Used to adjust the wind speed.
  • Power - Used to turn the product on and off.
  • Preset - Used to set the Off Timer.
  • Child Lock - Used for setting the lock button.
  • Sleep - Used to set the Sleep Mode.
  • Auto - Used to set the Auto Mode.
  • Filter Replacement Alarm - Blinks when it is time to replace the filter. Used to reset the filter usage time.

Control Panel - Remote Control

Control Panel Button Functions

  • Power (ON/OFF) button: Used to turn the product on and off.
  • Wind Speed button: Used to adjust the airflow.
  • Timer button: Used to set the Off Timer.
  • Auto button: Used to set the Auto Mode.
  • Sleep button: Used to set the Sleep Mode.
  • Filter Reset button: Used to reset the accumulated filter usage time when the filter replacement alarm is on.

※ If the same batteries are used for an extended period, the signal may weaken and cause the remote control to malfunction. Please replace the batteries regularly.

※ Do not mix old and new batteries together.

※ If two or more products are installed in close proximity, the remote control operation may cause multiple products to operate simultaneously.

※ Activating the Lock Function will also deactivate the remote control.

Basic Operation/Operation Mode Guide

Basic Operation

  1. Insert the power plug.
    • The buzzer sounds. All indicators light up in the order of red, yellow, green, and blue. The product enters Standby Mode while the Power button remains lit.
  2. Press the Power button.
    • The buzzer sounds, and the product enters Auto Mode after 30 seconds of the sensor stabilization process.
    • ※ During the stabilization process, the remaining time in seconds until sensor stabilization is displayed on the PM2.5/Timer indicator, with the Air Quality indicator alternating between blue, green, yellow, and red.
    • ※ The product operates at wind speed level 1 during the stabilization process.
  3. Press the Control Panel and set the desired operation mode.
    • The indicator for the current operating mode is bright, while the indicators for inactive modes are dim.
  4. Press the Power button again to stop.
    • All indicators except for the Power button are turned off, and the product enters Standby Mode.

Operation Mode Guide

Auto Air Cleaning Mode for efficiently conserving energy when the air is clean

  • Press the Power button in Standby Mode or the Auto button in Operation Mode.
  • This mode automatically adjusts the fan operation based on the indoor fine dust concentration.
  • With the remote control, select auto operation by pressing the Auto button.

Air Cleaning during Sleep — Mode for minimal airflow and display

  • Press the Sleep button in Operation Mode.
  • When selected, all indicators except the Sleep button are turned off.
  • With the remote control, press the Sleep button.

Manual Air Cleaning — Mode for manually selecting the desired wind speed

  • Press the Wind Speed button in Operation mode.
  • Press the Wind Speed button to set the desired wind speed (level 1, 2, or 3).
  • With the remote control, set the wind speed by pressing the Wind Speed button (level 1, 2, or 3).

Operating Status Guide/How to Enable Other Settings/Display Panel Abnormality Check

Operating Status Guide

Air Quality Level Display
Air Quality Indicator Blue Green Red
PM2.5 fine dust concentration (μg/m³) 75 or below 76 - 150 151 or higher
Classification Good Normal Poor

※ When using other products in the same space, the fine dust concentration values may differ due to air circulation.

※ Inaccurate measurements may occur due to environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, or wind.

Off Timer

  • Press the Timer button during operation
  • Each press of the Timer button will change the set time. Cancel timer → 1 hour → 2 hours → ··· → 24 hours → Cancel timer
  • The display changes based on how much time is remaining.

Using the Lock Function

  • The Lock Function is to prevent buttons from being unintentionally pressed (i.e. during cleaning)
  • The Lock Function can be turned ON/OFF by holding down the LOCK button for 3 seconds.
  • The control panel will not be responsive when the Lock Function is activated.

How to Enable Other Settings

Filter Replacement Alarm

  • When it is time to replace the filter, the buzzer will sound and the Filter Replacement Alarm indicator will blink. Unplug the power cord and replace the filter.
  • When the Filter Replacement Alarm indicator blinks, press the Filter Replacement Alarm button for 3 seconds to reset the filter usage time.

Display Panel Abnormality Check

When the product is not being used properly or encounters an error, the following message is displayed as an alarm.

If the message appears in normal conditions or does not disappear after troubleshooting, please contact the Customer Service Center.

Self-diagnosis display
Display Description
This error message occurs when there is an issue with the filter cover.
Reattach the filter cover.
If the issue still persists, please contact the Customer Service.

How to Clean and Maintain

Fine Dust Sensor Cleaning (Every 1-2 Months)

  1. With a soft brush, clean the fine dust sensor on the side of the product.
    • ※ Failure to clean regularly may result in impaired performance of the fine dust sensor.
    • ※ The cleaning cycle may vary depending on the environment. Clean more often in dusty environments.

※ Do not wipe the sensor with volatile substances such as alcohol or acetone.

Main Body Cleaning (Every 2-4 Weeks)

  1. Wipe the product with a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and thoroughly wrung out.
  2. Clean the dust in the grooves of the exterior with cotton swabs or winceyette fabric.

※ Do not wipe the control panel or display panel with alkaline detergents.

※ Do not wipe the surface or attach stickers using sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, or organic solvents such as thinner or kerosene. The surface may become damaged.

Air Outlet Cleaning (Every 2-4 Weeks)

  1. Clean the outlet with a soft brush and a vacuum cleaner.

※ The cleaning cycle may vary depending on the environment. Clean more often in dusty environments.

Pre-filter Cleaning (Every 2-4 Weeks)

  • Clean the pre-filter every 2 to 4 weeks.
  • Failure to clean the pre-filter regularly may lead to impaired performance of the product.
  • The dust collection filter and deodorization filter cannot be regenerated by cleaning. Do not wash with water.
  • The filter cleaning cycle may vary depending on the surrounding environment.
  1. Open the front filter cover.
    • Lift the bottom left and right sides of the front filter cover.
    • ※ To prevent dropping the filter cover, hold it securely with both hands.
  2. Use a soft dry cloth or a soft brush to clean any dust on the surface of the filter cover.
  3. Remove the filter from the product, then clean any dust on the surface of the pre-filter using a vacuum cleaner.
    • When removing dust with a vacuum cleaner, do not use excessive force to avoid damage to the filter.
  4. Align the magnets on the filter cover with the groove on the product and attach securely.
    • Align the magnets on the filter cover with the groove on the product and attach securely.
    • ※ Ensure that no body parts or objects get caught in the product during reassembly. Injury or product failure may occur.

Filter Replacement

Video Tutorial

Watch: How to replace the filter on YouTube (opens in new tab)

Air Cleaning Filter Replacement

  • Replace the filter when the alarm sounds and the Filter Replacement button lights up.
  • Be sure to unplug the power cord before replacing the filter.
  • Exceeding the filter cleaning or replacement cycle may cause performance issues or odors.
  • Using unauthorized filters can cause performance issues or odors. Always use genuine filters.
  • Do not use the air cleaning filter if the surface is torn or wet. Replace it with a new filter. To purchase filters, contact the Customer Service Center.
  • The filter replacement cycle may vary depending on the surrounding environment.

Filter Cleaning and Replacement Cycle

Filter Cleaning and Replacement Cycle
Filter Cleaning / replacement cycle Cleaning / replacement
Pre-filter Once every 2-4 weeks Cleaning
Ultra-Deo PM 2.5 Filter
(True HEPA H13 filter + Deodorization filter)
Once every 12 months Replacement

Please check before asking for Support

▼ If you do not comply with this user manual, the device may not work properly. Please read the following measures accordingly if there is a problem with the product. If there is still a problem, please contact our Customer Service Center.

Troubleshooting guide
Issue Check Action
The product does not operate when pressing the Power button • Is the power plug properly plugged in? • Plug the power cord into a 120V, 60Hz outlet.
• Is the power cord securely plugged in? • Plug the power cord into the product.
• Is there a power outage in the area? • Use the product when there are no power outages.
• Is the product assembled properly? • Assemble the product properly.
• Did you press the Start/Stop button? • Press the Start/Stop button.
• Is the filter cover properly attached to the product? • Attach the filter cover to the product.
The airflow does not change • Is the product in Manual Operation Mode? • Change to the desired operation mode.
• Is the product in Sleep Operation Mode? • The airflow is set to the minimum level in Sleep Operation Mode.
The air cleaning is not effective • Is there severe indoor pollution? • Ventilate before use.
• Is the product being used in an extremely spacious area? • Use a product suitable for the area.(Avoid areas with good ventilation such as entrances or windows.)
• Are there any obstacles nearby? • Remove any obstructions.
• Is the product installed in an area without proper airflow? • Install the product in another location.
• Is the product overdue for filter cleaning or replacement? • Check the filter cleaning and replacement cycle to clean or replace the filter as needed.
The air outlet emits a bad smell • Is the smell present immediately after unboxing the product? • It is the smell of activated carbon. The smell will disappear after 1 to 2 weeks of operation. The activated carbon (charcoal) smell is harmless to the human body.
• Is the product being used in an area with heavy smoke or odor? • The air cleaning function may work poorly in areas with heavy smoke or odors. Use the air cleaner after ventilating.
• Is the product overdue for filter cleaning or replacement? • Check the filter cleaning and replacement cycle to clean or replace the filter as needed.
The air cleaning status display does not change color • Is there any dust around the dust sensor? • Clean the area around the dust sensor.
• Is the dust pollution level consistently low or high?
The remote control does not work • Are the batteries oriented properly? • Check if the batteries have been inserted in the correct orientation.
• Is the main body receiver obstructed? • Ensure that the main body receiver is visible.
• Has the battery run out? • Try again after inserting new batteries.
Other functional issues • Identify the issue, unplug the power cord, and contact the Customer Service Center for support and inquiries.

Product Specifications

Product Specifications
Category Air Cleaner
Model name CAC-AA0910FW
Rated voltage 120 V~, 60 Hz
Rated power consumption 40 W
Insulation Rating Type 2 device
Dust Collecting Method Mechanical dust collecting method
Safety device Power will be deactivated when the door is being opened or closed.
Usage location For indoor use
Rated applicable area 165 CFM (280 m³/h)
Product size 3.9 (L) × 23.0 (W) × 15.9 (H) in (99 × 584 × 404 mm)
Product weight 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)

※ Details in this user manual, such as exterior, design, and specifications, may change without notice to improve quality.

※ This device is designed for a household (Class B) electromagnetic environment. It is primarily intended to be used in all household areas.

※ The results were measured under controlled conditions in our laboratories. Therefore, the performance may vary in real-world environments.

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  • The warranty is included in the user manual.
  • Caution : Please read this manual carefully to ensure safety and a longer product lifespan.
Document Number
Z0383-0204C0 Rev.0
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