LG TVNC242BLA0 Owner’s Manual

LG

LG

Air Conditioner

OWNER'S MANUAL

Type : Convertible

TV-C182BLA0(TVNC182BLA0,TVUC182BLA0) TV-C242BLA0(TVNC242BLA0,TVUC242BLA0) TV-C302BLA0(TVNC302BLA0,TVUC302BLA0)

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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.

Convertible Air Conditioner Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Precautions.................	3
Prior to operation ...................	6
Operating Instructions...........	7
Additional features...............	14
Maintenance and Service ....	18

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.

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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 instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications.

WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.

CAUTION 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

Do not use a defective or underrated circuit breaker. Use this appliance on a dedicated circuit.

•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.

For electrical work, contact	Always ground the product.
the dealer, seller, a qualified
electrician, or an Authorized
Service Center.
• Do not disassemble or repair the product.	• There is risk of fire or electric
There is risk of fire or electric shock.	shock.
Always install a dedicated	Use the correctly rated
circuit and breaker.	breaker or fuse.
• Improper wiring or installation	• There is risk of fire or electric
may cause fire or electric shock	shock.

Do not modify or extend the power cable.

•There is risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not install, remove, or re-install the unit by yourself (customer).

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

Be cautious when unpacking and installing the product.

•Sharp edges could cause injury. Be especially careful of the case edges and the fins on the condenser and evaporator.

For installation, always contact the	Do not install the product on	Be sure the installation area
dealer or an Authorized Service Center.	a defective installation stand.	does not deteriorate with age.
• There is risk of fire, electric	• It may cause injury, accident, or	• If the base collapses, the air
shock, explosion, or injury.	damage to the product.	conditioner could fall with it,
		causing property damage,
		product failure, and personal
		injury.

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Safety Precautions

■ Operation

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 plug or unplug the power supply plug during operation.

•There is risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not allow water to run into electric parts.

•It may cause There is risk of fire, failure of the product, 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

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 touch(operate) the product with wet hands.

•There is risk of fire or electrical shock.

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

•There is risk of fire or failure of product.

If strange sounds, or small or smoke comes from product. Turn the breaker off or disconnect the power supply cable.

•There is risk of electric shock or fire.

Do not place anything on the power cable.

•There is risk of fire or electric shock.

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

•There is risk of fire and electric shock.

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

•Oxygen deficiency could occur.

Stop operation and close the window in storm or hurricane. If possible, remove the product from the window before the hurricane arrives.

•There is risk of property damage, failure of product, or electric shock.

Do not open the inlet grill 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.

When the product is soaked	Be cautious that water
(flooded or submerged),	could not enter the product.
contact an Authorized
Service Center.
• There is risk of fire or electric	• There is risk of fire, electric
shock.	shock, or product damage.

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

•There is risk of fire or electric shock.

When the product is not 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.

Turn the main power off when cleaning or maintaining the product.

•There is risk of electric shock.

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

•This could result in personal injury and product damage.

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION

■ Installation

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

•Low refrigerant levels may cause failure of product.

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

•It may cause a problem for your neighbors.

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

•A bad connection may cause water leakage.

Use two or more people to lift and transport the product.

•Avoid personal injury.

Keep level even when installing the product.

•To avoid vibration or water leakage.

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

•It may cause corrosion on the product. Corrosion, particularly on the condenser and evaporator fins, could cause product malfunction or inefficient operation.

■ Operation

Do not expose the skin directly to cool air	Do not use the product for special purposes, such as
for long periods of time.	preserving foods, works of art, etc. It is a consumer
(Don't sit in the draft.)	air conditioner, not a precision refrigeration system.

• This could harm to your health. • There is risk of damage or loss of property.

Do not block the inlet or	Use a soft cloth to clean. Do	Do not touch the metal parts of
outlet of air flow.	not use harsh detergents,	the product when removing the
	solvents, etc.	air filter. They are very sharp!
• It may cause product failure.	• There is risk of fire, electric shock, or	• There is risk of personal injury.
	damage to the plastic parts of the product.

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. Clean the filter every two weeks or more often if necessary.

•A dirty filter reduces the efficiency of the air conditioner and could cause product malfunction or damage.

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

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

Do not drink the water	Use a firm stool or ladder	Replace the all batteries in the remote
drained from the product.	when cleaning or	control with new ones of the same
	maintaining the product.	type. Do not mix old and new batteries
		or different types of batteries.

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

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

•They may burn or explode.

• Be careful and avoid personal	• There is risk of fire or explosion
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 could cause burns or other health hazards.

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Prior to operation

Prior to operation

Preparingforoperation

1.Contact an installation specialist for installation.

2.Connect the power cable between indoor unit and outdoor unit properly.

3.Use a dedicated circuit.

4.If the cord/plug is damaged, replace it with only an authorized replacement part.

Usage

1.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.

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

3.Do not use this air conditioner for non-specified special purposes (e.g. preserving precision devices, food, pets, plants, and art objects). Such usage could damage the items.

Cleaningandmaintenance

1.Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter. Injuries can occur when handling sharp metal edges.

2.Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner. Exposure to water can destroy the insulation, leading to possible electric shock.

3.When cleaning the unit, first make sure that the power and breaker are turned off. There is a possibility of injury if the unit’s power is accidentally triggered on while cleaning inner parts of the unit.

Service

For repair and maintenance, contact your authorized service dealer.

SymbolsUsedinthisManual

This symbol alerts you to the risk of electric shock.

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

NOTICE

This symbol indicates special notes.

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Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

RemoteController

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.

NOTICE

: Use 2 AAA(1,5volt) batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

Storage and Tips For Using the Remote Controller

• The remote controller may be stored by mounting it	• To operate the room air conditioner, aim the Remote
on a wall.	Controller to the signal receptor.

Signal Receptor

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

Operation Indication Lamps

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.
Defrost Mode	: Lights up during Defrost Mode or
	Hot Start operation.(Heat pump model only)
Outdoor unit	: Lights up during outdoor unit operation.
operation	(Cooling model only)

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Operating Instructions

RemoteControlOperation

The Remote Control transmits the signals to the system.

- Features of the Remote ControlDoor Closed

Heat pump model	2
Cooling model	4	1

3

Flip-up door(closed)

1	START/STOP BUTTON	3	ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING BUTTONS
	Operation starts when this button is pressed and		Used to select the room temperature.
	stops when the button is pressed again.
2	OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON	4	INDOOR FAN SPEED SELECTOR
	Used to select the operation mode.		Used to select fan speed in four steps-low,
			medium, high, or CHAOS.

■ Operation Mode

Cooling Operation

Auto Operation

Soft Dry Operation

(Cooling Model)

Cooling Operation

Auto Operation

Soft Dry Operation

Heating Operation

(Heat Pump Model)

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- Features of the Remote ControlDoor Opened

Signal transmitter

1

3		7
12	13	2
4	ON	OFF
		8
5		9
6	SET	CANCEL
		10
		11

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Flip-up door(opened)

1OPERATION DISPLAY

Displays the operation conditions.

2START/STOP BUTTON

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

3OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON

Used to select the operation mode.

4ON/OFF TIMER BUTTONS

Used to set the time of starting and stopping operation.

5TIME SETTING BUTTONS

Used to adjust the time.

6TIMER SET/CANCEL BUTTONS

Used to set the timer when the desired time is obtained and to cancel the Timer operation.

13ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING BUTTONS

Used to select the room temperature.

7AIR FLOW DIRECTION START/STOP BUTTON

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

8SLEEP MODE AUTO BUTTON

Used to set Sleep Mode Auto operation.

9AIR CIRCULATION BUTTON

Used to circulate the room air without cooling or heating (turns indoor fan on/off).

10ROOM TEMPERATURE CHECKING BUTTON

Used to check the room temperature.

11RESET BUTTON

Used prior to resetting time or after replacing batteries.

12INDOOR FAN SPEED SELECTOR

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

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Operating Instructions

CoolingOperation

1 Press the Start/Stop button.

The unit will respond with a beep.

2 To select Cooling Operation, press the Operation Mode Selection button.

Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is shifted in the direction of the arrow.

Cooling Auto Soft Dry Heating

(Heat pump model only)

3 Set the temperature lower than the room temperature. The temperature can be set within a range of 18°C~30°C in 1°C increments.

To raise the temperature

To lower the temperature

4 You can select the fan speed in four steps-low, medium, high, or CHAOS. Each time the button is pressed, the fan speed mode is shifted.

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AutoOperation

1 Press the Start/Stop button.

The unit will respond with a beep.

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2 To select Auto Operation, press the Operation Mode Selection button.

Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is shifted in the direction of the arrow.

Cooling Auto Soft Dry Heating

(Heat pump model only)

3 The temperature and fan speed are automatically set by the electronic controls based on the actual room temperature. If you want to change the set temperature, close the door on the remote control and press the Room Temperature Setting buttons. The cooler or warmer you feel, the more times (up to two times) you should press the button. The set temperature will then be changed automatically.

To raise the temperature

To lower the temperature

During Auto Operation:

You cannot switch the indoor fan speed. It has already been set by the Fuzzy rule.

If the system is not operating as desired, manually switch to another mode. The system will not automatically switch from the cooling mode to the heating mode, or from heating to cooling, it must be done by manually resetting.

During Auto Operation, pressing the chaos swing button makes the horizontal louvers swing up and down automatically. If you want to stop auto-swing, press the chaos swing button again.

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Operating Instructions

SoftDryOperation

1 Press the Start/Stop button.

The unit will respond with a beep.

2 To select Soft Dry operation, press the Operation Mode Selection button.

Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is shifted in the direction of the arrow.

Cooling Auto Soft Dry Heating

(Heat pump model only)

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HeatingOperation(Heatpumpmodelonly)

1Press the Start/Stop button.

The unit will respond with a beep.

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2 To select Heating operation, press the Operation Mode Selection button.

Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is shifted in the direction of the arrow.

Cooling	Auto	Soft Dry	Heating
			(Heat pump model only)

3 Set the temperature higher than the room temperature.

The temperature can be set within a range of 16°C~30°C in 1°C increments.

To raise the temperature

To lower the temperature

4 You can select the fan speed in four steps–low, medium, high, or CHAOS. Each time the button is pressed, the fan speed mode is shifted.

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Additional Features

Additional Features

SleepMode

1 Press the Sleep Mode Auto button to set the time you want the unit to turn off automatically.

2The Timer is programmed in one-hour increments by pressing the Sleep Mode Auto button 1 to 7 times.

The sleep mode is available for 1 to 7 times. To alter the time period in steps of 1 hour, press the Sleep Mode Button while aiming at air conditioner.

3Make sure the Sleep Mode Auto LED lights up.

To cancel the Sleep Mode, press the sleep Mode Auto button several times until the star

( ) disappears from the operation display.

Note: The Sleep Mode will be operated at low fan speed (cooling) or medium fan speed (heat pump only) for quiet sleeping.

IN COOLING MODE: The temperature will automatically rise by 1°C over the next 30 minutes and by 2°C in 1 hour for comfortable sleeping.

SettingtheTimer

Time can be set only when you have pressed the Reset button. If you have just replaced the batteries, the Reset button should be pressed to reset the time.

2Press the Time Setting buttons until the desired time is set.

1 Press the Start/Stop button.

3 Press the Timer SET button.

SET

Note: Check the indicator for A.M. and P.M.

DelayStart/Pre-SetStop

1Make sure the time is set correctly on the remote control display.

ONOFF

2 Press the ON/OFF Timer buttons to turn Timer on or off.

4 Press the selected on/off setting by SET pressing the Timer SET button while aiming the remote control at the signal receptor.

3 Press the Time Setting buttons until the desired time is set.

NOTE: Select one of the following four types of operation.

To cancel the setting the timer.

CANCEL Press the Timer Cancel button while aiming

remote control at the signal receptor.

(The timer lamp on the air conditioner and the display will go out.)

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Additional Features

VerticalAirflowDirectionControl

1The up/down airflow (Vertical Airflow) can be adjusted by using the remote control.

2Press the Start/Stop button to start the unit.

3Press Chaos Swing button and the louvers will swing up and down. Press the Chaos Swing button again to set the vertical louver at the desired airflow direction.

Note:

Always use the remote control to adjust the up/down airflow direction. Manually moving the vertical airflow direction louver by hand could damage the air conditioner.

When the unit is shut off, the up/down airflow direction louver will close the air outlet vent of the system.

To adjust left/right(Horizontal Airflow) direction

Caution : Ensure unit is turned off before adjusting the horizontal airflow direction control.

Carefully open vertical louver to allow access to the horizontal airflow direction.

Adjust the left/right airflow direction by hand.

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AirCirculationMode

Circulates the room air without cooling or heating.

1Press the Start/Stop button. the unit will respond with a beep.

2Press the Air Circulation button. Now each time that you press the Indoor Fan Speed Selector, the fan speed is shifted from low to CHAOS and back to low again.

CHAOS Air

Fan speed is on low. Fan speed is on medium. Fan speed is on high.

Note:

The fan speed of the indoor unit will automatically cycle depending on the room temperature.

CHAOS Air economizes power consumption and prevents overcooling. The fan speed is automatically changed from medium to low or vice versa, depending on the ambient temperature.

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Operating Instructions

ForcedOperation

•Operation procedures when the remote control can't be used.

• Press the Forced Operation button.

• If you want to stop operation, press again.

• When started, the operation conditions are automatically set as follows:

• During Forced Operation, the initial mode continues.

	Cooling Model		Heat pump Model
		Room Temp. ≥ 24°C	21°C ≤ Room Temp. < 24°C	Room Temp. < 21°C
Operating mode	Cooling	Cooling	Soft Dry	Heating
Indoor FAN Speed	High	High	Soft Dry Rule	High
Setting Temperature	22°C	22°C	Air Intake Temperature	24°C

AutoRestart

In case the power comes on again after a power failure, Auto Restarting Operation is the function to operate procedures automatically to the previous operating conditions.

In case the air conditioner does not receive any signal from the remote control, it will turn off automatically after 7 hours.

WhenTheFrontGrilleisOpened:

Once the front grille is opened for cleaning of the air filters or other reasons, the unit automatically stops operation for safety: In some 60 Hz models (for cooling only), all memorized functions such as operation mode, room temperature setting, operation start & stop by timer setting, etc. shall be erased.

To restart the unit, close the front grille and press the Start/Stop button on the remote controller. If necessary, please reset the reservation functions like operation start & stop and room temperature setting.

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Operating Instructions

OperationDetails

Soft Dry Operation Mode

When the room temperature is higher than the set temperature, it operates in cooling mode at the set temperature, the set fan speed (if CHAOS mode, then medium.), and then it will be in automatically switched to Soft Dry Mode when the room temperature reaches the set temperature.

In Soft Dry Operation, the indoor fan speed is automatically switched to the low. ROOM TEMP.

	COOLING		ROOM TEMP.
SET TEMP. +1°C
			SOFT DRY
SET TEMP. -0,5°C
INDOOR	SETTING
	FAN
FAN
	SPEED
		LOW COOL		LOW COOL
		OPERATION		OPERATION
COMP.		OPERATE		OPERATE
	OPERATE	FOR		FOR
		10 MINS		10 MINS
		STOP		STOP
	FOR 3 MINS		FOR 7 MINS

OPERATING START

Room Temp.

	Natural wind by the CHAOS logic	0,5°C
	For more fresh feeling than other fan speed,	0,5°C
	press the Indoor Fan Speed Selector and set to	1HOUR
	CHAOS mode. In this mode, the wind blows like
		11/2HOUR
	natural breeze by automatically changing fan
	speed according to the CHAOS logic.	CHAOS MODE OPERATION

	Helpful information
	Fan speed and cooling capacity.
	The cooling capacity indicated in the specification is the value when
	the fan speed is set to high, and the capacity will be lower at low or	High
	medium fan speed.
		Speed
	High fan speed is recommended when you wish to cool the room
	quickly.

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Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Service

CAUTION: Before performing any maintenance, turn off the main power to the system.

IndoorUnit

Grille, Case, and Remote

Control

Turn the system off before cleaning. To clean, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use bleach or abrasives.

Note: Supply power must be disconnected before cleaning the indoor unit.

Vertical louver		Horizontal louver
Air outlet vent	Air inlet vent	Air filters

Air Filters

The air filters behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned once every 2 weeks or more often if neccessary.

Never use any of the followings:

•Water hotter than 40°C

Could cause deformation and/or discoloration.

•Volatile substances

Could damage the surfaces of the air conditioner.

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	I
	NNER	S	COURING
Benzene		C	LBA RGER

1Lift the front access panel and pull the filter tab slightly forward to remove the filter.

2Clean the filter with a vacuum or warm, soapy water.

•If dirt is conspicuous, wash with a solution of detergent in lukewarm water.

•If hot water (50°C or more) is used, it may be deformed.

3After washing with water, dry well in the shade.

4 Re-install the air filter.

OutdoorUnit

The heat exchanger coils and panel vents of the outdoor unit should be checked regularly. If clogged with dirt or soot, the heat exchanger and panel vents may be professionally steam cleaned.

Note: Dirty or clogged coils will reduce the operating efficiency of the system and cause higher operating costs.

	(Side)	(Rear)
	Air intake	Piping
	vents
	Air outlet	Drain
		Hose
	vents

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