LG LW-G0961QC, NWC246MGMM1, LW-N2465CIG, LW-C1261QC, LW-N1862BH User guide

Room Air Conditioner

(Window Type)

OWNER'S MANUAL

Operating instructions

About the Controls on the Air

Conditioner .........................5

Care and Maintenance .......8

Installation Instructions

Features...............................9

Installation Instructions.........9

Troubleshooting tips

Before You

Call for Service..................11

Safety precautions

Safety Precautions .............3

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

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.

CAUTION

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 infirm persons without supervision.

Young children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the air conditioner.

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Safety Precautions

Operating Instructions

Installation Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

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 of instruction will cause harm or damage, the seriousness is classified

by the following indications.

WARNING

CAUTION

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This sy mbol show s the possibility of caus ing death or serious injury.

This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to

properties only.

The items to be fol lowe d are classified by the fol lowi ng symbols.

Never Do This

Always Do This

WARNING

Plug in the power plug

properly.

Do not operate or stop the

unit by inserting or pulling

out the power plug.

Do not damage or use an

unspecified power cord.

Otherwise, it will c ause ele ctric

shock or fire due to heat

generatio n or electric al shock.

It will c ause electric al shock or

fire due to heat generation.

It will cause electrical shock or fire.

If the supply cord is damaged, it

must be replaced by a special cord

or assembly available from the

manufacturer or its service agent.

Do not modify power cord

length or share the outlet

with other appliances.

Do not operate with wet

hands or in damp

environment.

Do not direct airflow at room

occupants only.

It will c ause electric al shock or

fire due to heat generation.

It may cause electric al shock.

This could damage your health.

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Never touch the metal pa rts

of the unit when removing

the filter.

Do not clean the air

conditioner with water.

Ventilate well when used

together with a stive, etc.

It may cause an injury.

When cleaning the unit, first

make sure the power and

breaker are turned off.

Do not put a pet or house

plant where it will be

exposed to direct air flow.

Do not use for special

purposes.

Since the fan rotates at high

speed during operatio n, it may

cause an inju ry.

CAUTION

Water may enter the unit and

degra de the insulatio n. It may

cause an electric shock.

An oxygen shortage may occur.

This could in jure the pet or plant. Do not use th is air conditioner to

preserve precisio n devices, food,

pets, pla nts, and art objects .

It may cause dete rioratio n of

quality, etc .

Do not operate Switches

with wet hands.

Do not apply an insecticide

or flammable spray.

Do not put a heater, etc.

where is exposed to direct air

flow.

It may cause an electric shock. It may cause a fire or deform atio n

of the cabinet.

It may cause imperfect

combustio n.

Safety Precautions

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About the Controls on the air conditioner

The controls will look like the following.

Controls

THERMOSTAT (TEMPERATURE)

The THERMOSTAT/TEMPERATURE is used to

maintain the room temperature. The compressor

will cycle on and off to keep the room at the same

level of comfort. When you turn the knob to a

higher number (the right side) and the indoor air

will become cooler.

The 5 or 6 position (the middle position of arc)

is a normal setting for average conditions.

THERMOSTAT (TEMPERATURE)

The THERMOSTAT/TEMPERATURE is used to maintain

the room temperature. The compressor will cycle on and

off to keep the room at the same level of comfort. The

temperature is selected by turning the THERMOSTAT/

TEMPERATURE knob to the desired position.

HEATER LAMP

At the heating operation, the lamp is lighted. When the

frost settles on the heat exchanger of the outside,

defrosting is made automatically and the lamp is

unlighted. After defrosting, the heating operation

begins again.

AUTO SWING

Auto swing switch controls the horizontal air direction by air swing system (not on all models).

ON Auto swing is operated. OFF Auto swing is not operated.( ) :

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OPERATION

High Cool ( ), Med Cool ( ) and

Low Cool

( ) provide cooling with different fan

speeds.

Med Fan

( ) or Low Fan ( ) provides

air circulation and filtering without cooling. Off ( O )

turns the air conditioner off.

NOTE:

If you move the switch from a cool setting to

off or to a fan setting, wait at least 3

minutes before switching back to a cool

setting.

Cooling Descriptions

For Normal Cooling- Select High Cool or Med Cool

with the OPERATION knob at the midpoint of

THERMOSTAT/TEMPERATURE knob.

For Maximum Cooling- Select High Cool with the

OPERATION knob at the highest number available on

your THERMOSTAT/TEMPERARURE knob.

For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling- Select Low Cool

with the OPERATION knob at the midpoint of

THERMOSTAT/TEMPERATURE knob.

OPERATION

HIGH ( ) Cool, LOW ( ) Cool provide cooling with

different fan speeds. HIGH ( )heat, LOW( ) heat

provide heating with different fan speeds. FAN ( )

provides air circulation and filtering without cooling or

heating. OFF ( O ) turns the air conditioner off.

NOTE:

If you move the switch from the cool(or the

heat) setting to off or to a fan setting, wait

at least 3 minutes before switching back to a

cool (or heat) setting.

Cooling Descriptions

For Normal Cooling- Select HIGH Cool with the OPERATION

knob at the midpoint of the THERMOSTAT/TEMPERATURE knob.

For Maximum Cooling- Select HIGH Cool with the OPERATION knob

at the clockwise available on the THERMOSTAT/TEMPERATURE knob.

For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling- Select LOW Cool with the

OPERATION knob at the midpoint of the THERMOSTAT/

TEMPERATURE knob.

Heating Descriptions

For Normal Heating- Select HIGH heat with the OPERATION

knob at the midpoint of the THERMOSTAT/TEMPERATURE knob.

For Maximum Heating- Select HIGH heat with the

OPERATION knob at the counterclockwise available on the

THERMOSTAT/TEMPERATURE knob.

For Quieter Heating- Select LOW heat with the OPERATION

knob at the midpoint of the THERMOSTAT/TEMPERATURE knob.

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TEMPERATURE OPERATION

AUTO SWING

Wait for 3 minutes before restart

Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

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Mode Timer

Fan Speed Temp Auto Swing Power

Fan Cod On

Dry Energy Saver

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REMOTE CONTROLLER

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Type 1

Controls

The Remote Control unit will not function properly if strong light strikes the sensor

window of the air conditioner or if there are obstacles between the Remote Control

unit and the air conditioner.

Precaution:

POWER BUTTON

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

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OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON

Select Cooling Fan or Dehumidification (Dry) mode with this button.

ON/OFF TIMER/SLEEP BUTTON

Set the time of on/off operation. The timer can be set by the one hour for a maximum of 12 hours. In the

first 30 minutes set temperature increases by 1°C and in the next 30 minutes temperature increases by

another 1°C, this temperature then remains till the timer function is activated. This is how the sleep

function behaves.

FAN SPEED SELECTOR

Select the fan speed in Three steps Low (F1) / Med. (F2) / High (F3)

ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING BUTTON

Control the room temperature within a range of 16°C to 30°C.

AUTO SWING

The vertical louver swings horizontally by the automatic system and stops when you press the

button again.

SIGNAL RECEIVER

The fan stops when the compressor stops cooling. Approximately even 3 minutes

ENERGY SAVER

the fan will turn on and check the room air to determine if cooling is needed.

AUTO RESTART

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

when power returns.

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How to Insert the Batteries

Remove the cover from the back of the remote

controller.

Slide the cover according to the arrow direction.

Insert the two batteries.

Be sure that the (+) and (-) directions are correct.

Be sure that both batteries are new.

Re-attach the cover.

Slide it back into the position.

Do not use rechargeable

batteries, such batteries differ

from standard dry cells in shape,

dimensions, and performance.

Remove the batteries from the

remote controller if the air

conditioner is not going to be

used for an extended length of

time.

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Operating Instructions

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CLOSE VENT OPEN

Additional controls and important information.

Vent Control

The vent control is located above the

control knobs.

When set at CLOSE, only the air inside

the room will be circulated and

conditioned. When set at OPEN, some

inside air is exhausted outside.

To open the vent, pull the lever toward you.

To close it, push it in.

Air Direction

The direction of air can be controlled

horizontally or vertically by using the

horizontal louver or vertical louver.

The horizontal air direction is adjusted

by setting the AUTO SWING switch to

the ON position.

Horizontal Air-Direction

Vertical Air-Direction

Fingertip pressure on the bank of horizontal

louvers adjusts the air direction up or down

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Operating Instructions

CABINET

DRAIN

PAN

SCREW

DRAIN HOSE

(Optional)

Grille and Case

Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug

from the wall outlet before cleaning.

To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not

use bleach or abrasives.

Air Filter

Ensure the power is off before open the front Grill.

The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned

at least once every 2 weeks or more often if necessary.

The grille is designed to clean the filter both upward and

downward.

To remove:

Open the inlet grille upward by pulling out the bottom of the

inlet grille or downward by pulling out the top of the inlet grille.

Using the tab, pull up slightly on the filter to release it and pull

it down or up.

Clean the filter with warm, soapy water below 40°C (104°/F).

Rinse and gently shake the water from the filter and let it dry

before replacing it.

CAUTION:

DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter

because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce

performance.

Drainage

In humid weather, excess water may cause the BASE PAN to overflow.

To drain the water, remove the DRAIN CAP and secure the DRAIN PIPE

to the rear hole of the BASE PAN.

To remove the condensed water, you can install the drain pan as below.

Take the drain pan which is located in the air discharge.

Install the drain pan to the right corner of the cabinet with 4 screws.

Connect the drain hose to the outlet located at the bottom of the drain

pan. You can purchase the drain hose or tubing locally to satisfy your

particular needs. (Drain hose is not supplied).

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Care and Maintenance

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DRAIN CAP

BASE

PAN

(Optional)

Operating Instructions