LG LT1230CR User Manual

LG
ROOM AIR CONDITIONER

OWNER'S MANUAL

ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE DE VENTANA

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

LG

website http://www.lgappliances.com

Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully
and thoroughly before installing and operating your room air conditioner.

Por favor lea las instrucciones de operación y las precauciones de
seguridad cuidadosa y totalmente antes de instalar y operar su
acondicionador de aire de ventana.

MODELS, MODELOS: LT1230CR

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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2 Room Air Conditioner

Window-Type 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,youmaynotneedtocallfor
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

Before Operation .............................7

Introduction ....................................8

Electrical Safety ..............................9

Installation ....................................11

Operating Instructions .................18

Maintenance and Service ............21

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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.

■ 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.

WARNING

CAUTION

This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.

This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to properties only.

WARNING

■ Installation

Be sure not to do.

Be sure to follow the instruction.

Don’t use a power cord, a
plug or a loose socket which
is damaged.

• Otherwise, it may cause a fire

or electrical shock.

Always plug into a grounded
outlet.

• Otherwise, it may cause a fire
or electrical shock.

Do not modify or extend the
power cord length.

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

Do not disassemble or
modify products.

• It may cause failure and
electric shock.

Be caution when unpacking
and installing.

• Sharp edges may cause
injury.

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

• It may cause explosion or fire.

Gasolin

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Safety Precautions

■ Operation

Do not place the power cord
near a heater.

• It may cause fire and electric
shock.

Do not allow water to run
into electric parts.

• It will cause failure of machine or
electric shock.

Use a soft cloth to clean. Do
not use wax, thinner, or a
strong detergent.

• The appearance of the air
conditioner may deteriorate,
change color, or develop surface
flaws.

Wax

Thinner

Ventilate the room well when
using this appliance
together with a stove, etc.

• An oxygen shortage may occur.

Turn off the power and
breaker firstly when
cleansing the unit.

• Since the fan rotates at high
speedduringoperation,itmay
cause injury.

Turn off the main power
switch when not using it for
alongtime.

• Prevent accidental startup and
the possibility of injury.

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

• Otherwise it may cause fire and
electric shock accident.

Do not open the suction
inlet grill of the product
during operation.

• Otherwise, it may electrical
shock and failure.

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 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 share the outlet with
other appliances.

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

Take the power plug out if
necessary, holding the head
of the plug and do not touch
it with wet hands.

• Otherwise, it may cause a fire
or electrical shock.

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION

■ Installation

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.

Do not operate with wet
hands or in damp
environment.

• It will cause electric shock.

Hold the plug by the head
when taking it out.

• It may cause electric shock and
damage.

When gas leaks, open the
window for ventilation
before operating the unit.

• Otherwise, it may cause
explosion, and a fire.

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

• They are sharp and may cause
injury.

Install the product so that the noise or hot
wind from the outdoor unit may not cause
any damage to the neighbors.

• Otherwise, it may cause dispute with the
neighbors.

Keep level parallel in installing the product.

• Otherwise, it may cause vibration or water
leakage.

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Safety Precautions

■ Operation

Be cautious not to touch the
sharp edges when
installing.

• It may cause injury.

Avoid excessive cooling and
perform ventilation
sometimes.

• Otherwise, it may do harm to
your health.

Do not insert the hands or
bars through the air inlet or
outlet during operation.

•Otherwise,itmaycause
personal injury.

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

• It may cause injury.

Do not block the inlet or
outlet of air flow.

• It may cause product failure.

Useasoftclothtoclean.Do
not use wax, thinner, or a
strong detergent.

• The appearance of the air
conditioner may deteriorate,
change color, or develop surface
flaws.

Do not step on the
indoor/outdoor unit and do
notputanythingonit.

• It may cause an injury through
dropping of the unit or falling
down.

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

• Operation without filters will
cause failure.

Do not drink water drained
from air conditioner.

• It contains containments and will
make you sick.

Before Operation

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Before 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