LG S09AN User Manual

LG Room
Air Conditioner

OWNER'S MANUAL

LG

MODELS:S07A_Series

S09A_Series
S12A_Series
S18A_Series
S24A_Series

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.

Prior to installation, this air­conditioning unit must be
submitted for approval by the utility
service which provides electricity
(EN 61000-2, EN 61000-3 Norm).

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ENGLISH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH GREEK

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.

• Installation work must be performed in

accordance with the National Electric Code by
qualified and authorized personnel only.

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

Prior to Operation ..........................6

Introduction ....................................7

Operating Instructions...................8

Maintenance and Service ............22

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Safety Precautions

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Safety Precautions

To prevent the injury of 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.

■ The meanings of the symbols used in this manual are as shown below.

Be sure not to do.

Be sure to follow the instruction.

■ Installation

Ensure that an installation
frame of the outdoor unit is
not damaged due to use for
a long time.

• It may cause injury or an

accident.

Do not disassemble or
repair the product
randomly.

• It will cause a fire or electrical
shock.

Do not install the product at
a place that ther is concern
of falling down.

• Otherwise, it may result in
personal injury.

Use caution when
unpacking and installing.

• Sharp edges may cause injury.

Always perform grounding.

• Otherwise, it may cause
electrical shock.

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

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

For installation of the product,
always contact the service
center or a professional
installation agency.

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

Securely attach the
electrical part cover to the
indoor unit and the service
panel to the outdoor unit.

• If the electrical part cover of the
indoor unit and the service
panel of the outdoor unit are not
attached securely, it could result
in a fire or electric shock due to
dust, water, etc.

Always install an air leakage
breaker and a dedicated
switching board.

• No installation may cause a fire
and electrical shock.

Do not keep or use
flammable gases or
combustibles near the air
conditioner.

• Otherwise, it may cause a fire
or the failure of product.

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Safety Precautions

Do not share the outlet with
other appliances.

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

Do not use the damaged
power cord.

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

Do not modify or extend the
power cord randomly.

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

Take care so that the power
cord may not be pulled
during operation.

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

Unplug the unit if strange
sounds, smell, or smoke
comes from it.

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

Keep the flames away.

• Otherwise, it may cause a fire.

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.

Do not use the power cord
near the heating tools.

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

Do not open the suction
inlet of the indoor/outdoor
unit during operation.

• Otherwise, it may electrical
shock and failure.

Do not allow water to run
into electrical parts.

• Otherwise, it may cause the
failure of machine or electrical
shock.

Hold the plug by the head
when taking it out.

• It may cause electric shock and
damage.

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

• They are sharp and may cause
injury.

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

• An oxygen shortage may occur.

When cleaning the unit, first
make sure the power and
breaker are turned off.

• Otherwise, it may cause
electrical shock.

Turn off the main power
switch when not using the
product for a long time.

• Otherwise, it may cause the
failure of product or a fire.

Do not step on the
indoor/outdoor unit and do
not put anything on it.

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

Do not place a heavy object
on the power cord.

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

When the product is
submerged into water, always
contact the service center.

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

Take care so that children
may not step on the outdoor
unit.

• Otherwise, children may be
seriously injured due to falling
down.

■ Operation

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Safety Precautions

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

• Otherwise, it may cause personal injury.

Do not drink water coming out of the air
conditioner.

• Otherwise, it may cause stomachache.

Avoid excessive cooling and perform
ventilation sometimes.

• Otherwise, it may do harm to your health.

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.

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

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

Do not use an appliance for special
purposes such as preserving animals
vegetables, precision machine, or art
articles.

• Otherwise, it may damage your properties.

Do not place obstacles around the flow inlet
or outlet.

• Otherwise, it may cause the failure of appliance or
an accident.

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

• Operation without the filter will cause failure.

Install the drain hose to ensure that drain
can be securely done.

• Otherwise, it may cause water leakage.

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.

Always inspect gas leakage after the
installation and repair of product.

• Otherwise, it may cause the failure of product.

Keep level parallel in installing the product.

• Otherwise, it may cause vibration or water
leakage.

■ Installation

■ Operation

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Prior to Operation

Prior to 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 a long time may be hazardous to your health. Do not expose
occupants, pets, or plants to direct airflow for a long time.

2. Due to the possibility of oxygen deficiency, ventilate the room when using the appliance together with
stoves or other heating devices.

3. Do not use this air conditioner for non-specified special purpose (e.g. preserving precision devices,
food, pets, plants, or art objects). Such use may damage your properties.

1. Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter. Injury can occur.

2. Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner. Exposure to water can destroy the insulation,
leading to 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 triggered while
cleaning inner parts of the unit.

For repair and maintenance, contact your authorized service dealer.

Preparing for Operation

Usage

Cleaning and Maintenance

Service

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Owner's Manual 7

Introduction

Introduction

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.

NOTICE

Features

Symbols used in this Manual

Air Intake Vents

Air Outlet Vents

Air Intake Vents

Air Outlet Vents

Connecting
Wires

Connecting
Wires

Piping

Piping

Drain Hose

Drain Hose

Base Plate

Base Plate

Power Cord

Forced Operation Button

Front Grille

Air Inlet

Air Filter

Air Discharge

Horizontal Air deflector

Vertical Air deflector

Operation Indication Lamps/

Signal Receptor

Indoor

Outdoor

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

Signal

receptor

Operation indication lamps

Operation

indicator

Shape of

display

Setting

temp.

Standard Too hot Hot Cold Too cold

Jet

(Cool, Heat)

Test

operation

Comfortable

A.I operation mode

Cooling
heating

dehumidifi-

cation

Energy-saving

cooling mode

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Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

Remote Controller

Storage and Tips for using the Remote Controller

1. Remove the battery cover by pulling it according to the arrow
direction.

2. Insert new batteries making sure that the (+) and (-) of battery are
installed correctly.

3. Reattach the cover by sliding it back into position.

Use 2 AAA(1.5volt) batteries.
Do not use rechargeable batteries.

NOTICE

• The remote controller may be stored by mounting

it on a wall.

• To operate the room air conditioner, aim the
remote controller at the signal receptor.

Signal Receptor

Receives the signals from the remote control.(Signal receiving sound: two short beeps or one long beep.)

Operation Indication Lamps

On/Off : Lights up during the system operation.

Sleep Mode : Lights up during Sleep Mode Auto operation.

Timer : Lights up during Timer operation.

Preheat Mode : Lights up during Defrost Mode or Hot

Start operation (Heat pump model only)

: Lights up during outdoor unit operation.

(Cooling model only)

: Indicates the setting temperature and the

operating frequency of compressor.(4 steps)

PLASMA Plasma : Light up during PLASMA purification operation.(optional)

Energy-Saving : Light up during Energy-Saving cooling mode operation. (optional)

OUT

DOOR

OUTDOOR UNIT
OPERATION

Power Display

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Operating Instructions

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Cooling Operation

Auto Operation or Auto Changeover

Healthy Dehumidification Operation

Heating Operation

•

Cooling Model( ), Heat Pump Model( )

Operation Mode

ON

OFF

CANCEL

SET

1

3

5

4

9

10

12

14
16

7

2

8

13

15

11

6

Flip-up door
(opened)

Signal transmitter

17
18

AUTO CLEAN

The controls will look like the following.

Remote Control Operations

1. START/STOP BUTTON

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

2. OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON

Used to select the operation mode.

3. ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING BUTTONS

Used to select the room temperature.

4. INDOOR FAN SPEED SELECTOR

Used to select fan speed in four steps
low, medium, high and CHAOS.

5. JET COOL / HEAT

Used to start or stop the speed cooling or heating.
(Speed cooling or heating operates super high fan
speed in cooling or heating mode.)

6. CHAOS SWING BUTTON

Used to stop or start louver movement and
set the desired up/down airflow direction.

7. ON/OFF TIMER BUTTONS

Used to set the time of starting and stopping operation.
(See page 19)

8. TIME SETTING BUTTONS

Used to adjust the time. (See page 19)

9. TIMER SET/CANCEL BUTTON

Used to set the timer when the desired time is obtained and
to cancel the Timer operation. (See page 19)

10. SLEEP MODE AUTO BUTTON

Used to set Sleep Mode Auto operation.
(See page 19)

11. ENERGY-SAVING COOLING MODE BUTTON
(OPTIONAL)

Used to set Energy-Save in cooling mode.

12. ROOM TEMPERATURE CHECKING BUTTON

Used to check the room temperature.

13. PLASMA(OPTIONAL)

Used to start or stop the plasma-purification function.
(See page 17)

14. HORIZONTAL AIRFLOW DIRECTION CONTROL
BUTTON (NOT ON ALL MODELS)

Used to set the desired horizontal airflow direction.
(See page 20)

15. RESET BUTTON

Used prior to resetting time or after replacing batteries.

16. 2nd F BUTTON

Used prior to using modes printed in blue at the bottom of
buttons. (See page 18)

17. AUTO CLEAN(OPTIONAL)

Used to set Auto Clean mode.

18. HEATER(OPTIONAL)