What to Check First
- Do not place or use the air purifier directly next to a cooking area, such as a gas stove or induction cooktop.
- We recommend turning off your air purifier while cooking. Grease and moisture from cooking can build up on the filter, reducing its lifespan and causing unpleasant odors. After cooking, open the windows to ventilate the room before turning the air purifier back on.
- Odor particles, fine dust, grease, and moisture produced during cooking can build up on the filter. This reduces the filter’s performance, shortens its lifespan, and causes unpleasant odors when you turn the air purifier back on.
- Grilling or frying food produces a large amount of fine dust, causing the dust level displayed on the air purifier to rise quickly. Running the air purifier alone in this situation causes excessive contaminants to build up on the filter. Always open the windows to ventilate the room first.
- Follow these steps to effectively remove cooking odors and fine dust, and to use your air purifier properly.
- Before you start cooking, turn off the air purifier to prevent contaminants from entering the unit.
- While cooking or immediately after, open the windows and turn on the kitchen exhaust fan or range hood to remove smoke and odors.
- After the room is thoroughly ventilated, close the windows and turn on the air purifier to remove any remaining odors and fine dust.
- If the issue continues after following these steps, contact LG Customer Support for further assistance. (Note: A service fee may apply if your product is out of warranty.).
- This guide is based on standard models. The settings menu may vary by model.
Why This Can Happen
Symptoms can have more than one cause, and the correct steps depend on the exact model, installation and operating conditions. Use the checks above to narrow the issue before service.
Safety and Model-Specific Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I check first for Can I use my LG air purifier while cooking??
Do not place or use the air purifier directly next to a cooking area, such as a gas stove or induction cooktop.
When should I stop troubleshooting and contact LG?
Stop if the product shows signs of electrical damage, burning, leaking near electrical components, or if the recommended checks do not resolve the issue. Use LG USA support for model-specific service guidance.
Does this guidance apply to every LG model?
Not always. Controls, error codes and service steps can differ by model. Confirm the exact model number and follow the linked LG USA article for model-specific instructions.
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