LG
Room Air Conditioner
LG
• 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.
IMPORTANT
OWNER'S MANUAL
2 Room Air Conditioner
Room Air Conditioner Owner’s Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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.
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
Safety Precautions
Owner’s Manual 3
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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.
■ Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to properties only.
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.
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
work.
• No grounding may cause electric
shock.
Do not allow water to run
into electric parts.
• It may cause failure of machine or
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
loose or damaged.
• It may cause fire and electric
shock.
Do not open the entrance
during operation.
• It may cause electric shock.
WARNING
CAUTION
Safety Precautions
4 Room Air Conditioner
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.
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.
• Appearance may be deteriorated due to change of
product color or scratching of its surface.
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.
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
make sure the power and
breaker are turned off.
•
Since the fan rotates at high speed
during operation, it may cause injury.
Do not put a pet or house
plant where it will be
exposed to direct air flow.
• This could injure the pet or plant.
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.
Stop operation and close the
window in storm or
hurricane.
• Operation with windows opened
may cause wetting of indoor and
soaking of household furniture.
Hold the plug by the head of
the power plug when taking
it out.
• It may cause electric shock and
damage.
Turn off the main power
switch when not using it for
a long time.
• It may cause failure of product or
fire.
Do not place obstacles
around the absorption inlet
or instead of blowing-out
inlet.
• It may cause failure of appliance or
accident.
Ensure that an installation
console of the outdoor
appliance is not damaged due
to the use for a long time.
• If leaving appliance damaged,
there is concern of damage due to
the falling of product.
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.
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Owner’s Manual 5
Prior to operation
Prior to 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.
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.
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.
For repair and maintenance, contact your authorized service dealer.
Preparing for operation
Usage
Cleaning and maintenance
Service
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.
This symbol indicates special notes.