LG LC1000, LC1200, LC6000, LC8000, LEA0610ACL Owner's Manual

LG
Window-Type Air Conditioner

OWNER'S MANUAL

LG

MODELS: LC6000, LC8000

LC1000, LC1200

IMPORTANT

Please read through this manual. It contains valuable
information about your air conditioner. This manual may help
save time and money by explaining proper air conditioner
maintenance and preventing improper use.

PRECAUTIONS

Pay close attention to precautions in order to prevent
potential hazards and damage from misuse or improper
installation. LG is not responsible for any damages caused by
misuse of the air conditioner.

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Window-Type Air Conditioner Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Safety Precautions

2. Operating Instructions

3. Care and Maintenance

4. Hardware Installation

5. Common Issues

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

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.

• 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.

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING
CAUTION

Never Do This

Always Do This

Precautions

Safety
Precautions

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ENGLISH

To prevent injury and property damage, follow these instructions.
Incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions will cause harm or damage, the seriousness of which is
indicated by the following symbols.

■ The following items are classified by these symbols.

Plug in the power plug
properly.

Do not operate or stop the
unit by inserting or pulling
out the power plug.

Do not damage or use an
unspecified power cord.

• Otherwise, it will cause electric
shock or fire due to heat
generation or electric shock.

• It will cause electric shock or fire
due to heat generation.

• It will cause electric shock or fire.

•

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

Do not modify power cord
length or share the outlet
with other appliances.

Do not operate with wet
hands or in damp
environment.

Always plug into a
grounded outlet.

• It will cause electric shock or fire
due to heat generation.

• It will cause electric shock.

• No grounding may cause electric
shock (See Installation Manual).

Do not allow water to run
into electric parts.

Always install air leakage
breaker and a dedicated
switching board.

Unplug the unit if strange
sounds, odors, or smoke
comes from it.

• It will cause failure of machine or
electric shock.

• No installation may cause fire
and electric shock accident.

• It may cause fire and electric
shock accident.

Do not use the socket if it is
loose or damaged.

Do not open the entrance
during operation.

Keep firearms away.

• It may cause fire and electric
shock.

• It may cause electric shock. • It may cause fire.

Do not use the power cord close to the
heating tools.

Do not use the power cord near flammable
gas or combustibles such as gasoline,
benzene, thinner, etc.

• It may cause fire and electric shock. • It may cause an explosion or fire.

This symbol shows the possibility of death or serious injury.

This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.

CAUTION

CAUTION

WARNING

WARNING

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Never touch the metal parts
of the unit when removing
the filter.

Do not clean the air
conditioner with water.

Ventilate well when used
together with a stove, etc.

• They are sharp and may cause
injury.

• Water may enter the unit and
degrade the insulation. It may
cause an electric shock.

• An oxygen shortage may occur.

When cleaning the unit, first
make sure the power and
breaker are turned off.

Do not put a pet or house
plant where it will be
exposed to direct air flow.

Do not use appliance for special
purpose such as animals or
vegetables, precision machine, or
conservation of art articles.

• Since the fan rotates at high
speed during operation, it may
cause injury.

• This could injure the pet or plant. • It may cause damage of animals
or vegetables or loss of property.

Stop operation in storm or
hurricanes.

Hold the plug by the head
when taking it out.

Turn off the main power
switch when not using it for
a long time.

• Operation with windows opened
may cause wetting of indoor and
soaking of household furniture.

• It may cause electric shock and
damage.

• It may cause failure of product or
fire.

Do not place obstacles
around the absorption inlet
or output.

Ensure that an installation console of
the outdoor appliance is not damaged
due to the use for a long time.

Always insert the filters
securely. Clean it every two
weeks.

• It may cause failure of appliance
or accident.

• If leaving appliance damaged,
there is concern of damage due
to the falling of product.

• Operation without filters will
cause failure.

Do not use strong detergent
such as wax or thinner but
use a soft cloth.

Do not place heavy object on the
power cord and take care so that
the cord should not be pressed.

Do not drink water drained
from air conditioner.

• Appearance may be deteriorated
due to change of product color or
scratching of its surface.

• There is danger of fire or electric
shock.

• It contains containments and will
make you sick.

Ventilate before operating air conditioner
when gas goes out.

Do not disassemble or modify products
randomly.

• It may cause explosion, fire, and burn. • It may cause failure and electric shock.

If water enters the product, turn off the the
power switch of the main body of appliance.
Contact service center after taking the
power-plug out from the socket.

Do not direct airflow at room occupants only.

• This could damage your health.

Prior to Operation

Safety
Precautions

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ENGLISH

Preparing for operation

Contact an installation specialist for installation.
Plug in the power plug properly.
Do not share the same outlet with other appliances
Do not use an extension cord.
Do not start/stop operation by plugging/unplugging the power cord.
If cord/plug is damaged, replace only with an authorized part.

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Usage

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.

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

heating devices.

Do not use this air conditioner for non-specified special purposes (e.g. preserving precision devices,

food, pets, plants, and art objects). Usage in such a manner could harm such property.

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Cleaning and maintenance

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

metal edges.

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

to possible electric shock.

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.

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Service

For repair and maintenance, contact your authorized service dealer.

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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

Operating
Instructions

Remote Control OperationsControlsControls

Remote Control OperationsControlsFunction

• CAUTION

When the air conditioner has been performing its cooling operation and is turned off or set to the fan position,
wait at least 3 minutes before resetting to the cooling operation again.

- Turns air conditioner off.

- Med speed fan operation without cooling.

- Low speed fan operation without cooling.

- Cooling with high speed fan operation.

- Cooling with med speed fan operation.

- Cooling with low speed fan operation.

This automatically controls the temperature of the indoor air.
Turn the knob so that arrow point to the higher number for greater cooling.

Point the arrow to the lower number for more moderate cooling.
(i.e. the higher number the greater cooling)

• FOR NORMAL COOLING

1. Turn the MODE Knob to the HI COOL from the
LOW COOL setting.

2. Set the TEMP control to the desired temperature
mark (the mid-point is a good starting position).
If the room temperature is not satisfactory after a
reasonable time, adjust the control to a cooler or
warmer setting, as appropriate.

• FOR QUIETER OPERATION

1. Turn the MODE Knob to the LOW COOL setting.

2. Set the TEMP control as needed.

• FOR MAXIMUM COOLING

1. Turn the MODE Knob to the HI COOL
setting.

2. Set the TEMP control to the highest
temperature mark.