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LG Cassette-Type

Air Conditioner

OWNER'S MANUAL

IMPORTANT

·Please read this owner's manual carefully and thoroughly before installing and operating your room air conditioner.

·Please retain this owner's manual for future reference after reading it thoroughly.

Cassette-Type Air Conditioner Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Precautions.........................	3
Prior to Operation ..........................	8
Introduction ....................................	9
Electrical Safety ...........................	10
Operating Instructions.................	11
Maintenance and Service ............	30

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

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

Dealer's Name

Date Purchased

■Staple your receipt to this page in the event you need it to prove date of purchase or for warranty issues.

READ THIS MANUAL

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your air conditioner properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your air conditioner.

You'll find many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips. If you review our chart of

Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.

PRECAUTION

•Contact the authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.

•Contact the installer for installation of this unit.

•The air conditioner is not intended for use by young children or invalids without supervision.

•Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air conditioner.

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

•Installation work must be performed in accordance with the National Electric Code by qualified and authorized personnel only.

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Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed.

■Incorrect operation due to ignoring instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications.

This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.

This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage.

■ Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.

Be sure not to do.

Be sure to follow the instruction.

■ Installation

Do not use a defective or underrated circuit breaker. Use this appliance on a dedicated circuit.

•There is risk of fire or electric shock.

Install the panel and the cover of control box securely.

• There is risk of fire or electric shock.

For electrical work, contact the dealer, seller, a qualified electrician, or an Authorized Service Center.

•Do not disassemble or repair the product. There is risk of fire or electric shock.

Always install a dedicated circuit and breaker.

Always ground the product.

•There is risk of fire or electric shock.

Use the correctly rated breaker or fuse.

• Improper wiring or installation	• There is risk of fire or electric
may cause fire or electric shock	shock.

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Safety Precautions

Do not modify or extend the power cable.

Do not install, remove, or	Be cautious when unpacking
re-install the unit by yourself	and installing the product.
(customer).

•There is risk of fire or electric shock.

•There is risk of fire, electric shock, explosion, or injury.

•Sharp edges could cause injury.

Be especially careful of the case edges and the fins on the condenser and evaporator.

For installation, always contact the dealer or an Authorized Service Center.

•There is risk of fire, electric shock, explosion, or injury.

Do not install the product on a defective installation stand.

•It may cause injury, accident, or damage to the product.

Be sure the installation area does not deteriorate with age.

•If the base collapses, the air conditioner could fall with it, causing property damage, product failure, and personal injury.

Do not let the air conditioner run for a long time when the humidity is very high and a door or a window is left open.

•Moisture may condense and wet or damage furniture.

Do not plug or unplug the power supply plug during operation.

•There is risk of fire or electric shock.

■ Operation

Take care to ensure that power cable could not be pulled out or damaged during operation.

•There is risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not touch(operate) the product with wet hands.

•There is risk of fire or electrical shock.

Do not place anything on the power cable.

•There is risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not place a heater or other appliances near the power cable.

•There is risk of fire and electric shock.

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Safety Precautions

Do not allow water to run into electric parts.

•It may cause There is risk of fire, failure of the product, or electric shock.

Do not store or use flammable gas or combustibles near the product.

•There is risk of fire or failure of product.

Gasolin

Do not use the product in a tightly closed space for a long time.

• Oxygen deficiency could occur.

When flammable gas leaks, turn off the gas and open a window for ventilation before turn the product on.

•Do not use the telephone or turn switches on or off.

There is risk of explosion or fire

Do not open the inlet grill of the product during operation.

(Do not touch the electrostatic filter, if the unit is so equipped.)

•There is risk of physical injury, electric shock, or product failure.

If strange sounds, or small or smoke comes from product. Turn the breaker off or disconnect the power supply cable.

•There is risk of electric shock or fire.

When the product is soaked (flooded or submerged), contact an Authorized Service Center.

•There is risk of fire or electric shock.

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

•There is risk of property damage, failure of product, or electric shock.

Be cautious that water could not enter the product.

•There is risk of fire, electric shock, or product damage.

Ventilate the product from time to time when operating it together with a stove, etc.

• There is risk of fire or electric shock.

Turn the main power off when cleaning or maintaining the product.

• There is risk of electric shock.

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Safety Precautions

When the product is not be used for a long time, disconnect the power supply plug or turn off the breaker.

•There is risk of product damage or failure, or unintended operation.

Take care to ensure that nobody could step on or fall onto the outdoor unit.

•This could result in personal injury and product damage.

■ Installation

Always check for gas (refrigerant) leakage after installation or repair of product.

•Low refrigerant levels may cause failure of product.

Install the drain hose to	Keep level even when
ensure that water is drained	installing the product.
away properly.
• A bad connection may cause	• To avoid vibration or water
water leakage.	leakage.

90°

Do not install the product where the noise or hot air from the outdoor unit could damage the neighborhoods.

•It may cause a problem for your neighbors.

Use two or more people to lift and transport the product.

• Avoid personal injury.

Do not install the product where it will be exposed to sea wind (salt spray) directly.

•It may cause corrosion on the product. Corrosion, particularly on the condenser and evaporator fins, could cause product malfunction or inefficient operation.

■ Operation

Do not expose the skin directly to cool air for long periods of time.

(Don't sit in the draft.)

• This could harm to your health.

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.

• There is risk of damage or

loss of property.

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Safety Precautions

Do not block the inlet or outlet of air flow.

• It may cause product failure.

Use a soft cloth to clean. Do not use harsh detergents, solvents, etc.

•There is risk of fire, electric shock, or damage to the plastic parts of the product.

Do not touch the metal parts of the product when removing the air filter. They are very sharp!

• There is risk of personal injury.

Wax	Thinner

Do not step on or put anyting on the product. (outdoor units)

•There is risk of personal injury and failure of product.

Do not drink the water drained from the product.

•It is not sanitary and could cause serious health issues.

Always insert the filter securely. Clean the filter every two weeks or more often if necessary.

•A dirty filter reduces the efficiency of the air conditioner and could cause product malfunction or damage.

Use a firm stool or ladder when cleaning or maintaining the product.

•Be careful and avoid personal injury.

Do not insert hands or other objects through the air inlet or outlet while the product is operated.

•There are sharp and moving parts that could cause personal injury.

Replace the all batteries in the remote control with new ones of the same type. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.

• There is risk of fire or explosion

Do not recharge or disassemble the batteries. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

• They may burn or explode.

If the liquid from the batteries gets onto your skin or clothes, wash it well with clean water. Do not use the remote if the batteries have leaked.

•The chemicals in batteries could cause burns or other health hazards.

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Prior to Operation

Prior to Operation

Preparingforoperation

1.Contact an installation specialist for installation.

2.Plug in the power plug properly.

3.Use a dedicated circuit.

4.Do not use an extension cord.

5.Do not start/stop operation by plugging/unplugging the power cord.

6.If the cord/plug is damaged, replace it with only an authorized replacement part.

Usage

1.Being exposed to direct airflow for an extended period of time could be hazardous to your health. Do not expose occupants, pets, or plants to direct airflow for extended periods of time.

2.Due to the possibility of oxygen deficiency, ventilate the room when used together with stoves or other heating devices.

3.Do not use this air conditioner for non-specified special purposes (e.g. preserving precision devices, food, pets, plants, and art objects). Such usage could damage the items.

Cleaningandmaintenance

1.Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter. Injuries can occur when handling sharp metal edges.

2.Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner. Exposure to water can destroy the insulation, leading to possible electric shock.

3.When cleaning the unit, first make sure that the power and breaker are turned off. The fan rotates at a very high speed during operation. There is a possibility of injury if the unit’s power is accidentally triggered on while cleaning inner parts of the unit.

Service

For repair and maintenance, contact your authorized service dealer.

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Introduction

Introduction

SymbolsusedinthisManual

This symbol alerts you to the risk of electric shock.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that could cause harm to the air conditioner.

NOTICE This symbol indicates special notes.

Features

WARNING: This appliance should be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations. This guide acts as a guide to help to explain product features.

Heat Pump Model

	-bacteria	Signal Receptor
Air		Cooling Model
Intake
Air Outlet
	Remote
	Controller
		Signal Receptor

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Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety

WARNING: This appliance must be properly grounded.

To minimize the risk of electric shock, you must alway plug into a grounded oulet.

Preferred method

Ensure proper ground exists before use

WARNING: Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the power wire.

WARNING: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring.

WARNING: If you have any doubt whether the air conditioner is properly grounded, have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician.

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Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

IndoorUnit,OutdoorUnit

Indoor Unit

Heat Pump Model

-bacteria

Air

Intake

Air Outlet

Remote

Controller

Signal Receptor

Receives the signals from the remote control.

(Signal receiving sound: two short beeps or one long beep.)

Operation Indication Lamps

Signal Receptor

Cooling Model

Signal Receptor

	On/Off	: Lights up during the system operation.
	Filter Sign	: Lights up after 2400 hours from the time of first
		operating unit. (Refer to page 26.)
	Timer	: Lights up during Timer operation.
	Outdoor Unit	: Lights up during outdoor unit operation.
	Operation
	Forced	: Operation procedures when the remote control
	Operation	can't be used.

Outdoor Unit

Air Intake	Connecting Wire
(side, rear)	Power Wire
Air Outlet
Vents	Connection Tube
	Drain Hose

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