LG BSNC186CYA0, BSNC096HYA1, BSNC246CYA0, BSNC126HYA0 Owner’s Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

AIR

CONDITIONER

Please read this manual carefully before

operating your set and retain it for future reference.

TYPE : WALL MOUNTED

*MFL68781202*

Rev : 02 (01T15)

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2 TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY

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TIPs FOR SAVING ENERGY

Here are some tips that will help you to minimize the power consumption when you use the air conditioner. You can use your air conditioner more efficiently by referring to the instructions below :

•Do not cool the indoor excessively. This may be harmful for your health and may consume more electricity.

•Block sunlight with blinds or curtains while you are operating the air conditioner.

•Keep doors or windows closed tightly while you are operating the air conditioner.

•Adjust the direction of the air flow vertically or horizontally to circulate indoor air.

•Speed up the fan to cool or warm indoor air quickly, in a short period of time.

•Open windows regularly for ventilation as the indoor air quality may deteriorate if the air conditioner is used for many hours.

•Clean the air filter once every 2 weeks. Dust and impurities collected in the Air filter may block the air flow or weaken the cooling / dehumidifying functions.

For your records

Staple your receipt to this page in case you need it to prove the date of purchase or for warranty purposes. Write the model number and the serial number here:

Model number :

Serial number :

You can find them on a label on the side of each unit.

Dealer’s name :

Date of purchase :

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

Always comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous situation and ensure peak performance of you product.

!WARNING

It can result in serious injury or death when the directions are ignored.

!CAUTION

It can result in minor injury or product damage when the directions are ignored.

!WARNING

•Installation or repairs made by unqualified persons can result in hazards to you and others.

•Air conditioner shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.

•The information contained in the manual is intended for use qualified service technician familiar with safety procedures and equipped with the proper tools and test instruments.

•Failure to carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual can result in equipment malfunction, property damage, personal injury and/or death.

•This appliance is not intend for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, senary or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for theirs safety.

•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•When the power cord is to be replaced,replacement work shall be performed by authorized personnel only genuine replacement parts.

Installation

•Use a standard circuit breaker and fuse conforming with the rating of the air conditioner. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or product failure.

•Contact an authorized service center when you install or relocate the air conditioner. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or product failure.

•Always use a power plug and socket with a ground terminal. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or product failure.

•Installthepanelandthecoverofthecontrolboxsafely.Failuretodosomayresultinexplosionorfire.

•Install a dedicated electric outlet and circuit breaker before you use the air conditioner. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or product failure.

•Do not modify or extend the power cable. If the power cable or cord has scratches or skin peeled off or deteriorated then it must be replaced. It may result in fire or electric shock.

•Be cautious when you unpack or install the air conditioner. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or product failure.

•Do not install the air conditioner on an unstable surface or where there may be a danger of it falling. It may result in death, serious injury, or product failure.

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Operation

•Do not let the air conditioner run for a long time when the humidity is very high or when a door or window has been left open. Failure to do so may result in product failure.

•Make sure that the power cord is not pulled or damaged while the air conditioner is operating. Failure to do so may result in fire, electric shock, or product failure.

•Do not place any objects on the power cord. It may result in electric shock or product failure.

•Do not turn on or off the air conditioner by plugging in or unplugging the power plug. It may result in fire or electric shock.

•Do not touch, operate or repair the air conditioner with wet hands. It may result in electric shock or product failure.

•Do not place a heater or other heating appliances near the power cable. It may result in fire, electric shock, or product failure.

•Do not allow water to run into the air conditioner. It may result in explosion or fire.

•Do not leave flammable substances such as gasoline, benzene and thinner near the air conditioner. It may result in explosion or fire.

•Do not use the air conditioner for an extended period of time in a small place without ventilation. Ventilate the place regularly. Failure to do so may result in explosion or fire.

•When there is a gas leak, ventilate sufficiently before using the air conditioner again. Failure to do so may result in explosion or fire.

•Unplug the power plug if there is a noise, smell or smoke coming from the air conditioner. Failure to do so may result in explosion or fire.

•Stop operating and close the window in storm or hurricane. If possible remove the product from the window before hurricane arrives.

•Do not touch the electrostatic filter after opening the front grille. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or product failure.

•Contact an authorized service center when the air conditioner is submerged into water due to flooding. Failure to do so may result in explosion or fire.

•Be cautious water could not enter the product.

•Make sure to ventilate sufficiently when this air conditioner and a heating appliance such as a heater are used simultaneously. Failure to do so may result in explosion or fire, serious injury, or product failure.

•Turn the main power off and unplug the power plug when you clean or repair the air conditioner. Failure to do so may result in death, serious injury, or product failure.

•Unplug the power plug when the air conditioner is not used for an extended period of time. Failure to do so may result in product failure.

•For inner cleaning, contact an Authorized Service Center or a dealer.

•Do not use harsh detergent that causes corrosion or damage on the unit. Harsh detergent may also cause failure of product, fire, or electric shock.

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Failure to do so may result in product failure.
Installation
• Make sure to check if there is a refrigerant leak after you install or repair the air conditioner.
• Install the drain hose properly for smooth drainage of condensed water. Failure to do so may
result in product failure.
• Keep level even when installing the product.
• Install the air conditioner where the noise from the outdoor unit or the exhaust gas will not
inconvenience the neighbors. Failure to do so may result in conflict between neighbors.
• When transporting the equipment, there should be at least 2 or more people, or a forklift. It
may result in serious injury.
• Do not install the air conditioner where it will be exposed to sea wind (salt spray) directly. It may
result in product failure.
• Do not turn on the breaker or power under condition that front panel, cabinet, top cover, control
box cover are removed or opened. Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric shock, explosion or death.
Operation
• Do not expose people, animals or plants to the cold or hot wind from the air conditioner. It may
result in serious injury.
• Do not use the product for special purposes, such as preserving foods, works of art, etc. It is
a consumer air conditioner, not a precision refrigeration system. It may result in death, fire or
electric shock.
• Do not block the inlet or outlet of air flow. It may result in explosion or product failure.
• Do not use strong cleaning agents or solvents when you clean the air conditioner, or spray water.
Use a smooth cloth. It may result in serious injury or product failure.
• Never touch the metal parts of the air conditioner when you remove the air filter. It may result
serious injury or product failure.
• Do not place any objects on the air conditioner. It may result in product failure.
• Always insert the filter securely after cleaning. Clean the filter every two weeks or more often
if necessary.
• Do not insert hands or other objects through the air inlet or outlet while the air conditioner is
operating. It may result in electric shock.
•Donotdrinkthewaterdrainedfromtheairconditioner.Itmayresultinserioushealthcomplications.
• Use a sturdy stool or ladder when you clean, maintain or repair the air conditioner at a height.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury or product failure.
• Do not mix the batteries for the remote control with other types of batteries or mix new batteries
with used batteries. Failure to do so may result in product failure.
• Do not recharge or disassemble the batteries. Failure to do so may result in explosion, fire or
serious injury.
• Stop using the remote control if there is a battery fluid leak.If your cloth or skin is explosion to the
battery fluid from a leak, wash it off with clean water. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
• If you swallow the battery fluid from a leak. Wash out the inside of your mouth thoroughly and
then consult a doctor. Failure to do so may result in serious health complications.

6 CONTENTS

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Contents

2TIPs FOR SAVING ENERGY

3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

7	BEFORE USE
7	Components
7	- Indoor unit Type 1

7- Indoor unit Type 2

8- Indoor unit TYPE 3

8	- OUTdoor unit

9Inserting batteries

9Installing the remote control holder

9Operating method

10USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

10REmote control type 1 : SKIN CARE, H'COOL, 1 TOUCH SOFT AIR and air flow direction 2 way

11REmote control type 2 : active energy control, skin acre , 1 touch soft air and air flow direction 4 way

12REmote control type 3 : active energy control, 1 touch soft air and air flow direction 2 way

13REmote control type 4 : H'cool and air flow direction 2 way

14REmote control type 5 : 1 TOUCH SOFT AIR and air flow direction 2 way

15BASIC FUNCTIONS

15Cooling your room (Cooling operation)

15Removing humidity (Dehumidifying operation)

15Airing your rooM (Air Circulation operation)

16Adjusting the fan speed

16	Adjusting the air flow direction
16	Setting the timer
16	- Setting the current time

16- Turning on the air conditioner automatically at a set time

17- Turning off the air conditioner automatically at a set time

17	- CanceLing the timer setting
17	Setting sleep mode

17 Advanced FUNCTIONS

17Changing room temperature quickly

(JET COOL) (OPTIONAL)

18Changing room temperature quickly

H’Cool (Himalaya) mode (OPTIONAL)

18 Indoor air purification (Auto Clean operation)

18Plasma Purification operation (OPTIONAL)

19Skin Care operation (OPTIONAL)

19Display screen brightness

19Auto operation (Artificial intelligence)

20Energy saving cooling mode (OPTIONAL)

201 TOUCH SOFT AIR OPERATION (Comfort Vane operation) (OPTIONAL)

21Active energy control operation (OPTIONAL)

23Operating the air conditioner without the remote control

23 Restarting the air conditioner automatically

23- Disabling auto restart

24MAINTENANCE

24	- Indoor unit TYPE 1
24	- Indoor unit TYPE 2
24	- Indoor unit TYPE 3
26	Cleaning the air filter

26Cleaning Allergy free filter and Triple filter (optional)

27Cleaning 3M filter (optional)

27Cleaning Plasma filter (optional)

28TROUBLESHOOTING

28 Self-diagnosis function

28 Before requesting service

BEFORE USE

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BEFORE USE

Components		3M filter (Optional)	Air Inlet
		Plasma filter (Optional)
Indoor unit	Front cover	Air filter	On/off button
Type 1
3M filter (Optional)
Triple filter (Optional)			Ionizer (Optional)
			Signal Receiver
Ionizer (Optional)		Display screen
	Air outlet	Vertical louver
		Horizontal vane

*The feature can be changed according a type of model.

	Indoor unit		3M filter (Optional)
	Type 2
			Plasma filter (Optional)
			Air filter	Air Inlet
				On/off button
		3M filter(Optional)		Ionizer(Optional)
	Front cover
				Signal Receiver
	3M filter (Optional)			Operation lamp
	Triple filter (Optional)
	Air outlet		Vertical louver	Allergy free filter (Optional)
			Horizontal vane

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*The feature can be changed according a type of model.

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Indoor unit			Air inlet
TYPE 3	Front cover		Air filter

3M filter (Optional)	On/Off button
Triple filter (Optional)
Air outlet	Signal receiver
	LED display
Vertical louver	Horizontal vane

!NOTE

•The number of operation lamps and their locations may vary, depending on the model of the air conditioner.

OUTdoor unit

Air inlet

Air outlet

Base Plate

*The feature can be changed according a type of model.

Connecting wires

Piping

Drain hose

Rev : 02 (01T15)

BEFORE USE

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Inserting batteries

Insert batteries before using the remote control. The battery type used is AAA (1.5 V).

1. Remove the battery cover.

2.Insert the new batteries and make sure that the

(+) and (-) terminals of the batteries are installed correctly.

3. Reattach the battery cover.

!NOTE

•If the display screen of the remote control starts to fade, replace the batteries.

Installing the remote control holder

2. Fix the holder by fastening the 2 screws firmly with a screwdriver.

3. Slide the remote control into the holder.

Operating method

Point the remote control towards the signal receiver at the bottom of the air conditioner to operate it.

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Install the holder where there is no direct sunlight to protect the remote control.

1. Choose a safe and easily-accessible place.

*The feature can be changed according a type of model.

!NOTE

•Theremotecontrolmayoperateotherelectronic devices if pointed towards them. Make sure to point the remote control towards the signal receiver of the air conditioner.

•For proper operation, use a soft cloth to clean the signal transmitter and receiver.

10 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

You can operate the air conditioner more conveniently with the remote control.

REmote control type 1 : SKIN CARE, H'COOL, 1 TOUCH SOFT AIR and air flow direction 2 way

Wireless remote control

Display screen

Control panel

Control	Display	Description
panel	screen
		Plasma button : Purifies the air by removing
		particles that enter the indoor unit.
		Energy saving button : Operates energy saving
		cooling.
	-	Skin Care button : keeps skin moisturized.
	-	On/Off button : Turn the power On/Off.
	C	Temperature adjustment buttons : Adjust the
		room temperature when cooling.
		Operation mode selection button : Select the
		operation mode.
		Cooling operation ( ) / Auto operation (	)
		Dehumidifying operation ( ) / Air circulation
		operation ( )
		H’Cool button : Cools down the indoor temperature
		within a short period of time.

Indoor fan speed button : Adjust the fan speed.

Air flow direction button : Adjust the air flow direction vertically.

	-	Light button : Adjusts the brightness of the
		indoor unit display.
	or	1 Touch soft air button : To prevent air flow
		directly to person.
		Sleep mode auto button : Sets the sleep mode
		hr auto operation.

Timer button : Sets the current time and the start / end time.

Auto clean button : Remove moisture and clean inside of the indoor unit when turn off the power (Press the button for 3 sec to use 2nd key)

Temperature display button : Displays the room temperature.

- Set/clear button : Sets or cancels functions.

-	Reset button : Initialize the air conditioner settings.