LG LS-C186TKA3 Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

AIR CONDITIONER

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.

TYPE : WALL MOUNTED

P/NO : 3828A20402J

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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

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 length or share the outlet with other appliances.

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

Do not operate with wet hands or in damp environment.

• It may cause electric shock.

Do not direct airflow at room occupants only.

• This could damage your health.

Always perform grounding	Do not allow water to run
work.	into electric parts.
• No grounding may cause electric	• It may cause failure of machine or
shock.	electric shock.

Always install air leakage breaker and a dedicated switching board.

•No installation may cause fire and electric shock accident.

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

•It may cause fire and electric shock accident.

Do not use the socket if it is	Do not open the entrance
loose or damaged.	during operation.
• It may cause fire and electric	• It may cause electric shock.
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.

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

Do not clean the air conditioner with water.

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

Do not put a pet or house plant where it will be 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 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.

Ventilate well when used together with a stove, etc.

• An oxygen shortage may occur.

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 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

Preparing for operation

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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