LG N12AWV, J09AW, N12AW, N09AWV, N12AWR User Manual

LG
Room

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.

Dear Owner
Thank you for installing LG air conditioner.
Your best choice guarantees you a great
performance and service to make your life
comfortable & pleasant.

ENGLISH SVENSKA NORSK SUOMI DANSK

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.

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

B. Electrical Safety...................................6

Temporary Use of an Adapter...............6

Temporary Use of an Extension Cord...6

Symbols used in this Manual.................6

C. Product Introduction...........................7

Indoor Units...........................................7

Operation Indication Lamps ..................8

Outdoor Unit..........................................8

D. Operating Instructions........................9

How to insert the Batteries ....................9

Wireless Remote Controller

Maintenance..........................................9

Operating Method..................................9

Wireless Remote Controller.................10

Operation Mode...................................11

Healthy Dehumidification Operation....12

Auto Operation

(Cooling Only Model)...........................12

Auto Changeover Operation

(Heat Pump Model) .............................12

Jet Cool/Heat Operation......................13

NEO PLASMA Purification Operation

(Optional).............................................13

Auto Clean (Optional)..........................13

Energy-Saving Cooling Mode

(Optional).............................................14

Forced operation .................................14

Sleep Mode .........................................15

Setting the Current Time .....................15

Timer Setting.......................................15

Vertical / Horizontal Airflow Direction

Control (Optional)................................16

Air Circulation Mode............................16

Auto Restart Function..........................16

E. Maintenance and Service..................17

Indoor Unit...........................................17

Outdoor Unit........................................19

Operation Tips!....................................19

Self-Diagnosis Function ......................19

Troubleshooting Tips!

Save time and money!.........................20

Call the service immediately in the

following situations ..............................20

Owner's Manual 3

Safety Precautions

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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.

Be sure not to do.

Be sure to follow the instruction.

Always use a power plug and socket with
a ground terminal.

• There is a risk of electric shock.

Do not use a defective or underrated
circuit breaker. Use the correctly rated
breaker and fuse.

• There is risk of fire or electric shock .

Do not use a multi consent. Always use
this appliance on a dedicated cicuit and
breaker.

• Otherwise it can cause electric shock or fire.

For electrical work, contact the dealer, seller,
a qualified electrician, or an Authorized
Service Center. Do not disassemble or repair
the product by yourself.

• There is risk of fire or electric shock.

Always ground the product as per the
wiring diagram. Do not connect the
ground wire to gas or water pipes
lightening rod or telephone ground wire.

• There is risk of fire or electric shock.

Install the panel and the cover of control
box securely.

• There is risk of fire or electric shock due to
dust , water etc.

Use the correctly rated breaker or fuse.

• There is risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not modify or extend the power cable.
If the power cable or cord has scrathes or
skin peeled off or deteriorated then it
must be replaced.

• There is risk of fire or electric shock.

For installation, removal or reinstall ,
always contact the dealer or an
Authorized Service Center.

• There is risk of fire, electric shock, explosion,
or injury.

Do not install the product on a defective
installation stand. Be sure that the
installation area does not deteriorate with
age.

• It may cause product to fall.

Never install the outdoor unit on a
moving base or a place from where it
can fall down.

• The falling outdoor unit can cause damage or
injury or even death of a person.

When the product is soaked (flooded or
submerged) in water , contact an
Authorized Service Center for repair
before using it again.

• There is risk of fire or eletric shock.

In outdoor unit the step-up capacitor
supplies high voltage electricity to the
electrical components. Be sure to
discharge the capacitor completely
before conducting the repair work.

• An charged capacitor can cause electrical
shock.

When installing the unit, use the
installation kit provided with the product.

• Otherwise the unit may fall and cause severe
injury.

Be sure to use only those parts which
are listed in the svc parts list. Never
attempt to modify the equipment.

• The use of inappropriate parts can cause an
electrical shock, excessive heat generation or
fire.

4 Room Air Conditioner

Safety Precautions

Indoor/outdoor wiring connections must
be secured tightly and the cable should
be routed properly so that there is no
force pulling the cable from the
connection terminals.

• Improper or loose connections can cause
heat generation or fire.

Safely dispose off the packing materials.
Like screws, nails, batteries, broken
things etc after installation or svc and
then tear away and thraw away the plastic
packaging bags.

• Children may play with them and cause
injury.

Make sure to check that the power cable
plug is not dirty, loose or broken and
then only insert the plug completely.

• Dirty, loose or broken power plug can
cause electric shock or fire.

Be sure to check the refrigerant to the
used. Please read the label on the product.

• Incorrect refrigerant used can prevent the
normal operation of the unit.

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

• Otherwise it may cause a fire or electrical
shock.

Do not touch , operate, or repair the
product with wet hands. Hold the plug by
hand when taking out

• There is risk of electric shock or fire.

Do not place a heater or other heating
appliances near the power cable.

• There is risk of fire and electric shock.

Do not allow water to run into electric
parts. Install the unit away from water
sources.

• There is risk of fire, failure of the product, or
electric shock.

Do not store or use or even allow
flammable gas or combustibles near the
product.

• There is risk of fire.

Do not use the product in a tightly closed
space for a long time. Perform ventilation
regularly.

• Oxygen deficiency could occur and hence
harm your health.

Do not open the front grille of the product
during operation. (Do not touch the
electrostatic filter, if the unit is so equipped.)

• There is risk of physical injury, electric shock,
or product failure.

If strange sounds, smell or smoke comes
from product.Immediately turn the breaker
off or disconnect the power supply cable.

• There is risk of electric shock or fire.

Ventilate the product room from time to
time when operating it together with a
stove, or heating element etc.

• Oxygen deficiency can occur and hence harm
your health.

Turn the main power off and unplug the
unit when cleaning or repairing the
product.

• There is risk of electric shock.

When the product is not to be used for a
long time, disconnect the power supply
plug or turn off the breaker.

• There is risk of product damage or failure, or
unintended operation.

Take care to ensure that nobody
especially kids could step on or fall onto
the outdoor unit.

• This could result in personal injury and
product damage.

Take care to ensure that power cable
could not be pulled out or damaged
during operation.

• There is risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not place ANYTHING on the power
cable.

• There is risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not plug or unplug the power supply plug to turn the unit
ON/OFF .

• There is risk of fire or electric shock.

When flammable gas leaks, turn off the gas and open a window
for ventilation before turn the product on.

• Do not use the telephone or turn switches on or off. There is risk of
explosion or fire.

Two or more people must lift and
transport the product.

• Avoid personal injury.

Do not install the product where it will be
exposed to sea wind (salt spray) directly.

• It may cause corrosion on the product.

Install the drain hose to ensure that the
condensed water is drained away properly.

• A bad connection may cause water leakage.

Keep level even when installing the
product.

• To avoid vibration or noise.

Do not install the product where the noise
or hot air from the outdoor unit could
damage or disturb the neighborhoods.

• It may cause a problem for your neighbors
and hence dispute.

Always check for gas (refrigerant)
leakage after installation or repair of
product.

• Low refrigerant levels may cause failure of
product.

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Safety Precautions

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Do not use the product for special purposes,
such as preserving foods, works of art, etc. It
is a consumer air conditioner, not a precision
refrigeration system.

• There is risk of damage or loss of property.

Do not block the inlet or outlet of air flow.

• It may cause product failure.

Use a soft cloth to clean. Do not use
harsh detergents, solvents or splashing
water etc .

• There is risk of fire, electric shock, or damage

to the plastic parts of the product.

Do not touch the metal parts of the
product when removing the air filter.

• There is risk of personal injury.

Do not step on or put anyting on the
product. (outdoor units)

• There is risk of personal injury and failure of
product.

Always insert the filter securely after
cleaning. Clean the filter every two weeks
or more often if necessary.

• A dirty filter reduces the efficiency.

Do not insert hands or other objects
through the air inlet or outlet while the
product is operating.

• There are sharp and moving parts that could
cause personal injury.

Be cautious when unpacking and
installing the product.

• Sharp edges could cause injury.

If the refrigerant gas leaks during the
repair, do not touch the leakaing
refrigerant gas.

• The refrigernat gas can cause frostbite (cold
burn)

Do not tilt the unit when removing or
uninstalling it.

• The condensed water inside can spill .

Do not mix air or gas other than the
specified refrigerant used in the system .

• If air enters the refrigerant system, an
excessively high pressure results, causing
equipment damage or injury.

If the refrigerant gas leaks during the
installation, ventilate the area immediately.

• Otherwise it can be harmfull for your health.

Dismantling the unit, treatment of the
refrigerant oil and eventual parts should
be done in accordance with local and
national standards.

Replace the all batteries in the remote
control with new ones of the same type.
Do not mix old and new batteries or
different types of batteries.

• There is risk of fire or product failure.

Do not recharge or disassemble the
batteries. Do not dispose off batteries in
a fire.

• They may burn or explode.

Do not let the air conditioner run for a
long time when the humidity is very high
and a door or a window is left open.

• Moisture may condense and wet or damage
furniture.

Do not expose your skin or kids or
plants to the cool or hot air draft.

• This could harm to your health.

Do not drink the water drained from the
product.

• It is not sanitary and could cause serious
health issues.

Use a firm stool or ladder when cleaning,
maintaining or repairing the product at
an height.

• Be careful and avoid personal injury.

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.

• The chemicals in batteries could cause
burns or other health hazards.

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.

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Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety

• This appliance must be properly grounded.
To minimize the risk of electric shock, you must alway plug into a grounded oulet.

• Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the power plug.

• Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance
unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the
house wiring.

• If you have any doubt whether the air conditioner is properly grounded, have the wall receptacle and
circuit checked by a qualified electrician.

We strongly discourage the use of an adapter due to potential safety hazards. For temporary connections,
use only a genuine adapter, available from most local hardware stores. Ensure that the large slot in the
adapter is aligned with the large slot in the receptacle for a proper polarity connection.

To disconnect the power cord from the adapter, use one hand on each to avoid damaging the ground
terminal. Avoid frequently unplugging the power cord as this can lead to eventual ground terminal damage.

• Never use the appliance with a broken adapter.

We strongly discourage the use of an extension cord due to potential safety hazards.

Temporary Use of an Adapter

Temporary Use of an Extension Cord

This symbol alerts you to the risk of electric shock.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that may cause harm to the
air conditioner.

This symbol indicates special notes.

NOTE

Symbols used in this Manual

This appliance should be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations. This guide acts as a
guide to help to explain product features.

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Owner's Manual 7

Here is a brief introduction of the indoor and outdoor units. Please see the information specific to your
indoor unit type.

Product Introduction

Product Introduction

Indoor Units

Standard Split Type

Display panel LED indicators

Air inlet

Plasma filter (Optional)

Air filter

Grille tab

Front grille
ON/OFF button

Air outlet

Art Cool Type

Display panel LED indicators

Front panel

Signal receiver

ON/OFF button

Air discharge

Art Cool Type Wide

Display panel LED indicators

Air inlet

Front panel

Power cord

Louvers

(Vertical blades)

(Horizontal blade)

Flap

Signal

receiver

Plasma filter

Air filter

Power cord

Plasma filter

Air filter

Signal receiver

ON/OFF button

Air discharge