LG LWHD1200FR User Manual

LG
Window-Type Air Conditioner

OWNER'S MANUAL

LG

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IMPORTANT

• 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.

PRECAUTIONS

• Antes de instalar y poner en marcha su ventilador de
casa, haga el favor de leer cuidadosamente esta
instrucción de Usuario.

• Luego de su lectura, guarde este manual para el
futuro usuario para las referencias.

MODELS, MODELOS: LWHD1200FR

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

2 Room Air Conditioner

Window-Type Air Conditioner Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOR Y OUR 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 MANU AL

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 an Authorized Service Center for repair or

maintenance of this unit. Call 1-800-243-0000 to
locate the nearest ASC.

• This 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.

• If the power cord requires replacement, have an

Authorized Servicer install an exact replacement part.

• 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

Symbols Used in this Manual .........8

Features..........................................8

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

Temporar y Use of an

Adapter .........................................11

Temporar y Use of an

Extension Cord .............................11

Introduction ...................................12

How to Install the unif ...................12

Window Requirements..................12

Installation Kits Contents ..............13

Requirements Saggested Tool......13

Cabinet Installation .......................14

Operating Instructions .................17

Remote Control Operations..........17

Remote Controller.........................18

Additional Features.......................19

Air Direction ..................................19

Vent Control..................................19

Drain Pipe.....................................20

Removal from Window..................20

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

Air Filter.........................................21

Cleaning the Air Conditioner.........21

How to Remove the Front Grille ...22
Common Problems and

Solutions .......................................23

Troubleshooting.............................24

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Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

To prevent injury to the user or other people and proper ty damage, the following instructions
must be followed.

■ Incorrect operation due to ignoring instr uctions will cause har m or damage. The seriousness
is classified by the following indications.

■ Because of the weight of the product, it is recommended that you have a helper to assist in
the installation.

■ 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 property only.

WARNING

■ Installation

Be sure not to do.

Be sure to follow the instruction.

Always install the expansion panel(s).

• Improper assembly or installation may cause

incorrect operation, including injury, fire, and

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 electric shock and failure.

Gasolin

4 Room Air Conditioner

Safety Precautions

■ Operation

Do not modify power cord
length.

• It will cause electric shock or fire.

Use the air conditioner on a
single outlet circuit. (See
page 7.) Do not share the
outlet with other appliances.

• It will cause electric shock or fire.

Always plug into a
grounded outlet.

• No grounding may cause electric
shock.

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

• Otherwise it will cause fire and
electric shock accident.

Do not use the socket if it is
loose or damaged.

• It may cause fire and electricm
shock.

Do not operate with wet
hands or in damp
environment.

• It may cause electric shock.

Plug in the power plug
properly.

• Otherwise, it will cause electric
shock or fire.

Do not operate or stop the
unit by inserting or pulling
out the power plug.

• It will cause electric shock or fire.

Do not damage or use an
unspecified power cord.

• It will cause electric shock or
fire.

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION

■ Installation

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 performance
deteriorate.

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

• If the outer case is damaged, it
must be repaired or replaced
immediately. Leaving it damaged
could result in the air conditioner
falling out of the window, creating
a safety hazard.

Close all doors, windows and other outside
openings to the room.

• The air conditioner must be operated in a
enclosed area to be most effective.

Ventilate before operating air conditioner
when gas goes out.

• It may cause explosion, fire, and burn.

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.

• It will cause electric shock or failure of
machine.

Do not clean the air conditioner with water.

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

6 Room Air Conditioner

Safety Precautions

■ Operation

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 is not sanitary and could
cause illness or personal injury
hazard.

Be cautious not to touch the
sharp edges when
installing.

• It may cause injury.

Hold the plug by the hand
when taking it out.

• It may cause electric shock and
damage.

Unplug the air conditioner if
it will not be used for a long
period.

• It will waste power consumption
in vain and it may cause
accident.

Unplug the air conditioner
before cleaning it.

• 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 injury 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.

Wax

Thinner

Sharp edges