LG LS-C186TKA2 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.

P/NO : 3028A20402Z

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Room Air Conditioner Ownerʼs Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Precautions.................	3
Prior to Operation ..................	5
Operating Instructions...........	6
Remote Controller ..............	6
Remote Control Operation ...	7
Maintenance and Service ....	12
Indoor unit.........................	12
Outdoor unit......................	12
Operation Tips ..................	13
Troubleshooting ...............	14

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

νStaple 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.

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

WARNING	This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
CAUTION	This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to properties only.

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

Be sure not to do.

Be sure to follow the instruction.

Plug in the power plug properly.

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

WARNING

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

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

Do not damage or use an unspecified power cord.

•It will cause electric shock or fire.

•In the supply cord is damaged, it mut be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly quallfied person in order to avoid a hazard. (Y Attachment)

Do not modify power cord	Do not operate with wet	Do not direct airflow at room
length or share the outlet	hands or in damp	occupants only.
with other appliances.	environment.
• It will cause electric shock or fire	• It may cause electric shock.	• This could damage your health.
due to heat generation.
Always perform grounding	Do not allow water to run	Always install air leakage
work.	into electric parts.	breaker and a dedicated
		switching board.
• No grounding may cause electric	• It may cause failure of machine or	• No installation may cause fire and
shock.	electric shock.	electric shock accident.
Unplug the unit if strange	Do not use the socket if it is	Do not open the entrance
sounds, smell, or smoke	loose or damaged.	during operation.
comes from it.
• It may cause fire and electric	• It may cause fire and electric	• It may cause electric shock.
shock accident.	shock.

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Safety Precautions

Ventilate before operating air conditioner when gas goes out.

• It may cause explosion, fire and, burn.

Do not disassemble or modify products randomly.

• It may cause failure and electric shock.

CAUTION

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

•They are sharp and may cause injury.

Do not clean the air conditioner with water.

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

Ventilate well when used together with a stove, etc.

• An oxygen shortage may occur.

When cleaning the unit, first	Do not put a pet or house
make sure the power and	plant where it will be
breaker are turned off.	exposed to direct air flow.
• Since the fan rotates at high speed	• This could injure the pet or plant.
during operation, it may cause injury.

Stop operation and close the window in storm or hurricane.

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

Do not place obstacles around the absorption inlet or instead of blowing-out inlet.

Hold the plug by the head of the power plug when taking it out.

•It may cause electric shock and damage.

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

• It may cause failure of appliance or	• If leaving appliance damaged,
accident.	there is concern of damage due to
	the falling of product.

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

•It may cause damage of animals or vegetables or loss of property.

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

•It may cause failure of product or fire.

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

•Operation without filters may cause failure.

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

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

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

•There is danger of fire or electric shock.

Do not drink water drained from air conditioner.

•It contains contaminants and will make you sick.

Use caution when unpacking and installing. Sharp edges could cause injury.

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

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.

If you eat the liquid from the batteries, brush your teeth and see doctor. 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
		Preparing for operation
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	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.

Cleaning and maintenance

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 unitʼs power is accidentally triggered on while cleaning inner parts of the unit.

Service

For repair and maintenance, contact your authorized service dealer.

Symbols Used in this Manual

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.

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Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

Remote Controller

Remove the battery cover by pulling it according to the arrow direction.

Insert new batteries making sure that the (+) and (-) of battery are installed correctly.

Reattach the cover by sliding it back into position.

NOTICE Use 2 AAA(1.5volt) batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

Storage and Tips For Using the Remote Control

• The remote control may be stored mounted on a wall.	• To operate the room air conditioner, aim the remote
	control at the signal receptor.

Signal Receptor

Receives the signals from the remote controller.

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

Operation Indication Lamps

	On/Off	: Lights up during the system operation.
	Defrost Mode : Lights up during Defrost Mode or *Hot Start operation.
		(Heat pump model only)
OUT	Outdoor Unit : Lights up during outdoor unit operation.
DOOR	Operation	(Cooling model only)

SignalG receptor

Operation indication lamps

*Hot Start operation: Stops the indoor fan in Heating Operation to prevent cold air from blowing out from unit.

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Operating Instructions

Remote Control Operation

The remote control transmits the signals to the system.

G~GGd

1

G°° GʼG~ GGd

3 4

2

(1) Operation Mode

Cooling Operation

Healthy Dehumidifacation Operation

VyGGGGGGMGGGGGW

1	OPERATION DISPLAY
	Displays the operation conditions.
2	CHAOS SWING BUTTON
	Used to stop or start louver movement and
	set the desired up/down airflow direction.
3	OPERATION MODE SELECTION
	BUTTON
	Used to select the operation mode.
4	OFF TIMER BUTTON
	Used to set the time of stopping operation.

START/STOP BUTTON

Operation starts when this button is pressed, and stops when the button is pressed again.

ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING

BUTTONS

INDOOR FAN SPEED SELECTION

BUTTON

JET COOL

Used to start or stop the speed cooling.

(Speed cooling operates super high fan speed in cooling mode.)

Cooling Operation

Healthy Dehumidifacation Operation

Heating Operation

V–GGGMGGGGMGGGGGW

(2) Operation Procedure

1st	Start/Stop Button		G~GGd
			G°°
2nd	Operation Mode Selection Button	2
3rd	Room Temperature Setting Button	4	1
4th	Indoor Fan Speed Selection Button		3

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Operating Instructions

Cooling Operation

Healthy Dehumidification Operation Mode

This mode dehumidifies	1	Press the Start/Stop Button.
without overcooling.

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			B
2	Select Cooling Operation.
	Press the Operation Mode Selection Button.
	Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is shifted in the arrow direction.
	TEMP.				TEMP.
TEMP.	Cooling	HealthyG		HeatingG
		Dehumidification	(Heat pump model only)
OFF
	TEMP.
	Cooling			HealthyG
			Dehumidification
3 Set the temperature lower than the room temperature.

•The temperature can be set within a range of 18°C ~ 30°C by 1°C .

To raise the temperature

TEMP.

		To lower the temperature
4	Set the fan speed.
	• Select the fan speed in four steps-low, medium, high or CHAOS.
	• Each time the button is pressed,
	the fan speed mode is shifted.	TEMP.

•The display shows high fan speed.

Natural wind by the CHAOS logic

οFor more fresh feeling than other fan speed, press the Indoor Fan Speed Selector and set to CHAOS mode. In this mode, the wind blows like natural breeze by automatically changing fan speed according to the CHAOS logic.

During Healthy Dehumidification Operation:

οIf you select the dehumidification mode on the operation selection button, the airconditioner starts to run the dehumidification function, automatically setting the room temp. and airflow volume to the best condition for dehumidification based on the sensed current room temp.

In this case, however, the setting temp. is not displayed in the remote control and you are not able to control the room temp. either.

οDuring the healthy dehumidification function, the airflow volume is automatically set according to the optimization algorithm responding to the current room temp. status and makes the room condition healthy and comfortable even in the high humidity season.

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Operating Instructions

Heating Operation(Heat pump model only)

1

2

G~GGd

G°°

Press the Start/Stop button. The unit will respond with a beep.

To select Heating Operation, press the Operation Mode Selection button.

Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is shifted in the direction of the arrow.

G~GGd

G~GGd

yGGGGGG –GGGGGG Heating<

zGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG(Heat pump model only)

3	Set the temperature higher than the room temperature.
	The temperature can be set within a range of 16°C~30°C in

1°C increments.

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GGMGGGGGMGGGMGGGGGGGGGG

4 Set the fan speed again with the door of the remote control still closed. You can select the fan speed in four steps–low, medium, high, or CHAOS. Each time the button is pressed, the fan speed mode is shifted.

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Timer control Setting

OFF TIMER CONTROL SETTING

Press the OFF Time Button.

G~GGd

G°° GʼG~ GGd

Beep

Beep,

1. Press the OFF Time Button.

2.Check the OFF Time LED of the room air conditioner.

3.The Timer is programmed by 1 hour each

pressing the OFF Time button from 1 hour to 7 hours.

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Operating Instructions

Jet Cool Operation

1

Press the Start/Stop button.

The unit will respond with a beep.

	Press the Jet Cool button to operate the
G~GGd	2 speed cooling mode and the unit will
	operate in super high fan speed on cooling
G°°	mode for 30 minutes.

3	To cancel the Jet Cool mode, press the Jet Cool button
	again or the fan speed button or the room temperature

setting button and the unit will operate in high fan speed on cooling mode.

or

or

or

NOTICE

οDuring the JET COOL function at any moment, the A/C starts to blow the cool air at extremely high speed for 30 minutes setting the room temp. automatically to 18°C. It is especially used to cool the room temp. in the shortest time in a hot summer.

In heat pump mode the JET COOL function is not available.

οIn order to return to the normal cooling mode from the JET COOL mode, you just press either the operation mode selection button, airflow volume selection or temp. setting button or the JET COOL button again.

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