LG JW-Q12WUZA Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

AIR CONDITIONER

Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times.

TYPE : WINDOW (INVERTER)

EN ENGLISH

*MFL70501016*

MFL70501016

Rev.03_110920

www.lg.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

8 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

8 Exterior Parts 8 Interior Parts

9 INSTALLATION

9 Circuit Breaker Installation 9 Installation Overview 10 How to Install the Unit 10 Preparation of the Cabinet 10 Drainage (Optional) 11 Installation of the Cabinet 11 Space for Outside Air Flow 12 Installations of the unit into the Cabinet

13 OPERATION

13 Control Panel and Remote Control 14 Using the Light Off Function 14 Using the Auto Clean Function 15 Wireless Remote Control 16 Ventilation 16 Air Direction 16 Slinger Fan

17 SMART FUNCTIONS

17 LG ThinQ Application

19 MAINTENANCE

19 Air Filter

20 TROUBLESHOOTING

20 Before Calling for Service 20 Normal Sounds You May Hear

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word WARNING or CAUTION.

These words mean:

WARNING

You may be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

CAUTION

You may be injured or cause damage to the product if you do not follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what may happen if the instructions are not followed.

The following symbols are displayed on units.

This symbol indicates that this appliance uses a flammable refrigerant. If the refrigerant is is leaked and exposure to an external ignition source, there is a risk of fire.

This symbol indicates that the Operation Manual should be read carefully.

This symbol indicates that a service personnel should be handling this equipment with reference to the Installation Manual.

This symbol indicates that information is available such as the Operating Manual or Installation Manual.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, scalding or injury to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:

INSTALLATION

●Before use, the appliance must be properly installed as described in this manual.

●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.

●Keep any required ventilation openings clear of obstruction.

●Compliance with national gas regulations shall be observed.

●●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.

●Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized power circuit to avoid electrical overload.

●Always plug into a grounded outlet.

●Do not under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

●When installing or moving the appliance, be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord.

●Plug in the power plug properly.

●Do not modify or extend the power cord.

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

●Do not turn on the circuit breaker or power under condition that front grille, cabinet, control box are removed or opened. Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric shock, explosion or death.

●If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

●Use a dedicated circuit.

●Do not disassemble or modify the product.

●Adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses.

●Use care when unpacking and installing. The edges of the product may be sharp.

●Disconnect the power cord or circuit breaker before installing or servicing the appliance.

●Keep packaging materials out of the reach of children. These materials can pose a suffocation risk to children.

●●Store and install the product where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION

●Use this appliance only for its intended purpose.

●Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,

or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

●Repair or immediately replace all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged.

Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.

●Do not run cord under carpets or mats where it could be stepped on and damaged.

●Keep the cord out from under heavy objects like tables or chairs.

●Do not place the power cord near a heat source.

●Do not use an adaptor or plug the product into a shared outlet.

●Do not tamper with controls.

●●If you detect a strange sound, a chemical or burning smell, or smoke coming from the appliance,

unplug it immediately, and contact an LG Electronics Customer Information Center. Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull

straight out from the outlet.

●Do not grasp the power cord or touch the appliance controls with wet hands.

●If water enters the product, turn off the power at the main circuit, then unplug the product and call for service.

●If the product has been submerged, contact the LG Electronics Customer Information Center for instructions before resuming use.

●Unplug the product when unused for long periods.

●Unplug the product before cleaning.

●In the event of a gas leak (propane gas, etc.) do not operate this or any other appliance. Open a window or door to ventilate the area immediately.

●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.

●The interior of the product must only be cleaned by a LG Electronics Customer Information Center or a dealer.

●Do not use solvent-based detergent on the product. Doing so can cause corrosion or damage, product failure, electrical shock, or fire.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

●The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug. Use this with a standard three-slot (grounding) wall power outlet to minimize the hazard of electric shock. The customer should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

PRONG FROM THE POWER PLUG.

Situations when the appliance will be disconnected occasionally; Because of potential safety

hazards, we strongly discourage the use of an adapter plug.

●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. The customer should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

●Disconnect the power cord from the adapter, using one hand on each. Otherwise, the adapter ground terminal might break. Do not use the appliance with a broken adapter plug.

Situations when the appliance will be disconnected often; Do not use an adapter plug in these

situations. Unplugging the power cord frequently can lead to an eventual breakage of the ground terminal. The wall power outlet should be replaced by a three-slot (grounding) outlet instead.

DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of minor or moderate injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:

INSTALLATION

●Take care when installing the product that exhaust or condensation does not damage nearby property.

●Follow installation instructions exactly to avoid excessive vibration or water leakage.

●Do not install the appliance in an area where it is directly exposed to sea air (salt spray).

− Saline conditions are a cause of corrosion. (Particularly, corrosion of the condenser and

evaporator can damage the appliance or impair its performance.)

●Set up windbreak in front of the outdoor unit if installing it in coastal areas.

− Avoid direct exposure to salt winds.

− Install a firm and stiff concrete-wind shield that can withstand salt winds.

OPERATION

●This appliance is not intended for use as a precision refrigeration system. Do not use it for special purposes such as maintaining pets, food, precision machinery, or art objects.

●When installing or moving the appliance, be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord.

●Make sure the air inlet and outlet are free from obstructions.

●Use a soft cloth to clean the appliance. Do not use waxes, thinners, or harsh detergents.

●●Do not step on or place heavy objects on top of the appliance. Do not operate the appliance without the filter securely installed.

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Do not drink water drained from the appliance.

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Be sure to ventilate sufficiently when the air conditioner and a heating appliance such as a heater are used simultaneously.

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Being exposed to direct airflow for an extended period of time could be hazardous to your health.

●Remove the batteries if the remote control is not to be used for an extended period of time.

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Never mix different types of batteries, or old and new batteries for the remote control.

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Stop using the remote control if there is a fluid leak in the battery. If your clothes or skin are exposed to the leaking battery fluid, wash off with clean water.

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If the leaking battery fluid has been swallowed, rinse the inside of the mouth thoroughly and consult a doctor.

●●Do not recharge or disassemble the batteries.

MAINTENANCE

Clean the filter every two weeks.

●Never touch the metal parts of the air conditioner when removing the air filter.

●Never use strong cleaning agents or solvents when cleaning the air conditioner or spray water. Use a smooth cloth.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

REFRIGERANT (FOR R32 ONLY)

WARNING

●Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

●●The appliance shall be stored in a room without continuously operating open flames (for example an operating gas appliance) and ignition sources (for example an operating electric heater).

Do not pierce or burn. Be aware that flammable refrigerants may not contain an odor.

●The appliance shall be stored in a well-ventilated area where the room size corresponds to the room area as specified for operation.

●The appliance shall be stored so as to prevent mechanical damage from occurring.

Technical Safety

●Any person who is involved with working on or breaking into a refrigerant circuit should hold a current valid certificate from an industry-accredited assessment authority, which authorises their competence to handle refrigerants safely in accordance with an industry recognised assessment specification.

●Servicing shall only be performed as recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Maintenance and repair requiring the assistance of other skilled personnel shall be carried out under the supervision of the person competent in the use of flammable refrigerants.

7 EN

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Exterior Parts Interior Parts

8 7

Control Panel

Remote Control

Air Filter

Vertical Air Deflector (Horizontal Louver)

Horizontal Air Deflector (Vertical Louver)

Air Inlet

Front Grille

Cabinet

Air Outlet

4 35

3 4

Evaporator

Air Guide

Control Box

Condenser

Compressor

Base Pan

Power Cord

5 6

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