LG LW1400ER, L1204R, LW1500ER, LW1200ER, LW1800ER User Manual

LG
Window-Type Air Conditioner

OWNER'S MANUAL

LG

website http://www.lgservice.com

MODELS, MODELOS:
WK Series: LW7000ER

LW8000ER

WL Series: L1004R

LW1000ER
L1204R
LW1200ER
L1404R
LB1000ER
LB1200ER

WP Series: LW1400ER

L1504R
LW1500ER
L1804R
LW1800ER

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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

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the modeland 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.

1. Safety Precautions

2. Operating Instructions

3. Care and Maintenance

4. Hardware Installation

5. Common Issues

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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.

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

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

Be sure not to do.

Be sure to follow the instruction.

WARNING

■ Installation

Always install the expansion panel(s).

• No installation may cause fire and electric

shock accident.

Do not place the power cord near a heater.

• It may cause fire and electric shock.

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

• It may cause explosion or fire.

Do not disassemble or modify products.

• It may cause failure and electric shock.

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WARNING

CAUTION

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■ Operation

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.

Do not modify power cord
length.

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

Do not share the outlet with
other appliances.

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

Always plug into a
grounded outlet.

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

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

• Otherwise 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 operate with wet
hands or in damp
environment.

• It will cause electric shock.

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Do not allow water to run
into electric parts.

• It will cause failure of machine
or electric shock.

Leave the door closed while
the air conditioner is
running.

• It is not designed to cool the
entire house.

Ventilate before operating
air conditioner when gas
goes out.

• It may cause explosion, fire,
and burn.

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

• They are sharp and may
cause injury.

Do not block the inlet or
outlet.

• It may cause failure of
appliance or accident.

Ensure that the outer case
is not damaged by age or
wear.

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

Be cautious not to touch the
sharp edges when
installing.

• It may cause injury.

Hold the plug by the head
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.

• Prevent accidental startup
and the possibility of injury.

CAUTION

■ Installation

Sharp
edges

■ Operation

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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.

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 clean the air
conditioner with water.

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

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

• 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 this appliance
for special purposes such
as pets, foods, precision
machinery, or objects of art.

• It is an air conditioner, not a
precision refrigeration system.

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

• Operation without filters will
cause failure.

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.

Do not drink water drained
from air conditioner. / Do
not direct airflow at room
occupants only.

• It contains containments and
will make you sick. / This
could damage your health.

Wax

Thinner

Prior to Operation

Safety
Precautions

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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

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.

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 using 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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TIMER MODE

AIR

PURIFIER

TEMP

POWER

FAN

SPEED

COOL

INDOOR DESIRED

ENERGY

SAVER

AIR

PURIFIER

CLEAN
FILTER

FAN

FAN

DRY

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Air

Purifier

Power

Temp

Sleep Mode

Timer

Auto

Swing

Fan Speed

AIR

PURIFIER

17

8

2
4

3
5

˚F

TEMP

F1 LOW
F2 MED
F3 HIGH

Dry Timer

Fan

Energy

Saver

Cool

2

6

Power

Temp

Fan Speed

Timer Mode

1

2

3

4

5

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Remote Control Operations

Operating
Instructions

The remote control and control panel will look like those represented in the following pictures.

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Push out the cover on the back of the remote control with your thumb
Pay attention to polarity and insert two new AAA 1.5V batteries.
Reattach the cover.

: Do not use rechargeable batteries. Make sure that both batteries are new.

•

In order to prevent discharge, remove the batteries from the remote control if the air conditioner is not going to be
used for an extended period of time
Keep the remote control away from extremely hot or humid places.
To maintain optimal operation of the remote control, the remote sensor should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

• The remote control can be mounted on a wall using the mountable holder.

NOTICE

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Inserting the Remote Control Batteries

Remote Control OperationsRemote Control Operations

AUTO RESTART

In failure of electric power, the unit runs as previous setting operation.

POWER

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

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

The thermostat monitors room temperature to
maintain the desired temperature.
The thermostat can be set between 60°F~86°F
(16°C~30°C).
The unit takes an average of 30 minutes to adjust the
room temperature by 1°F.

OPERATION MODE SELECTOR

Select cooling mode to cool the room.
Select energy saver mode for energy saving
operation.
Select fan mode for basic ventilating fan operation.
Select dry mode for dry operation.

FAN SPEED SELECTOR

For increased power while cooling, select a higher
fan speed.
3steps:High➔ Low ➔ Med

ON/OFF TIMER

The timer can be set to start and stop the unit in
hourly increments (up to 12 hours).

REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

AIR PURIFIER

• Press the Air Purifier button. Operation will start
when the button is pressed and stop when the
button is pressed again.

• Set the fan speed again with the remote control.
You can select the fan speed in three steps-high,
low or medium.
Each time the button is pressed, the fan speed
mode is shifted.

• If you press the only Air Purifier button, only air
purifying operates without cooling.
Then, fan speed is low.
You can select the fan speed in three steps; high,
low, or medium.
Each time the fan speed button is pressed, the fan
speed mode is shifted.

SLEEP MODE

• Press the sleep mode button to set the time you
want the unit to turn off automatically.

• Every time you push this button, the remaining time
will be set as follows. (1Hour → 2Hours → 3Hours →

4Hours → 5Hours → 6Hours → 7Hours → 0Hours →
1Hour → 2Hours → ...)

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: CLEAN FILTER

You can see "CLEAN FILTER" display after 1000 hours that it is the time of cleaning filter when
operating in Air purifier.

NOTICE