LG VA243HL Owner's Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
AIR CONDITIONER
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
P/NO : MFL63288104
TYPE : WALL MOUNTED
MODELS
VA183HL NC0 VA183HL UC0
VA243HL NC0 VA243HL UC0
www.lg.com
http://www.lghvac.com
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ESPAÑOL
2 Air Conditioner
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.
• If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension
set or an electrical portable outlet device, the cord
extension set on electrical portable outlet device
must be positioned so that it is not subject to
splashing or ingress of moisture.
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 ..................7
Outdoor Unit ..........................................7
D. Operating Instructions........................8
How to insert the Batteries ....................8
Wireless Remote Controller
Maintenance..........................................8
Operating Method..................................8
Wireless Remote Controller...................9
Operation Mode...................................11
Auto Changeover Operation ...................
12
Healthy Dehumidification Operation....12
Air Circulation Operation .....................12
Auto Clean Operation..........................13
PLASMA Purification Operation
............13
Energy-Saving Cooling Mode.....................
14
Display Luminosity ..............................14
Setting the Current Time .....................14
Timer Setting .......................................15
To cancel the timer setting ..................15
Sleep Mode Operation ........................15
Horizontal Vane Control ......................16
Vertical Louver Control........................16
Jet Cool Operation ..............................17
Forced operation .................................18
Auto Restart Function..........................18
E. Maintenance and Service..................19
Indoor Unit...........................................19
Outdoor Unit ........................................20
Operation Tips!....................................20
Self-Diagnosis Function ......................20
Troubleshooting Tips! Save time
and money!..........................................21
Call the service immediately in the
following situations ..............................21
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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 electric 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.
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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 leaking
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety
• This appliance must be properly grounded.
To minimize the risk of electric shock, you must always 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 manual acts as a
guide to explain the product features.
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Product Introduction
Product Introduction
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Here is a brief introduction of the indoor and outdoor units.
• Cooling : 'Cooling' lamp lights up during Cooling Operation
• Heating : 'Heating' lamp lights up during Heating Operation
• Plasma : 'Plasma' lamp lights up during Plasma Purification Operation
✻ During Air Circulation Operation, 'Cooling' lamp lights up.
✻ While Plasma Purification operates with Air Circulation Operation, ‘Cooling’ lamp and ‘Plasma’ lamp
lights up at the same time.
Indoor Unit
Outdoor Unit
Operation Indication Lamps
Front Panel
Horizontal Sub Vane
Triple Filter
Horizontal Main Vane
Plasma Filter
Air Outlet
Allergy Filter
Vertical Louver
ON/OFF Button
Signal Receiver
Air Inlet
Air Outlet
Base Plate
Connecting
Wires
Piping
Drain Hose
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Operating Instructions
1.
Choose a suitable place where its safe & easy to reach.
2. Fix the holder to wall etc with the supplied
screws firmly.
3. Slide the remote controller inside the holder.
1. Remote controller should never be exposed to
direct sunlight.
2. Signal transmitter & receiver should always be
clean for proper communication. Use a soft
cloth to clean them.
NOTE
Operating Instructions
How to insert the Batteries
Wireless Remote Controller Maintenance
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.
1. Always use/replace both batteries of same type.
2. If the system is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries to
save their working life.
3. If the display screen of remote controller starts, fading replace both of
the batteries.
4. Use 2 AAA(1.5 Vcc) batteries.
NOTE
3. In case some other appliances also get operated with remote control, change their position or consult
your serviceman.
1. The signal receiver is inside the unit.
2.
Aim the remote controller towards the unit to operate it. There should not be any blockage in between.
Operating Method
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Operating Instructions
Wireless Remote Controller
The controls will look like the following.
Signal transmitter
SLEEP
ON/OFF BUTTON
Used to turn off/on the unit.
OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON
Used to select the operation mode.
ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING BUTTONS
Used to select the room temperature.
INDOOR FAN SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
Used to select fan speed in six steps low, medium-low,
medium, medium-high, high and natural wind.
PLASMA BUTTON (OPTIONAL)
Used to start or stop the plasma-purification.
SLEEP MODE AUTO BUTTON
Used to set sleep mode auto operation.
Operation Mode
Cooling Operation
Auto Operation or Auto Changeover
Healthy Dehumidification Operation
Heating Operation (Only heat pump)
Air Circulation
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Operating Instructions
The controls will look like the following.
Signal transmitter
SLEEP
TIME ADJUSTING BUTTONS
Used to adjust the time.
TIMER SET/CLEAR BUTTON(after adjusting)
Used to set and to cancel the timer operation.
RESET BUTTON
Used prior to resetting time.
LED LUMINOSITY BUTTON (OPTIONAL)
Used to adjust LED luminosity.
JET COOL BUTTON
Used to start or stop the speed cooling.
The Jet Cool operates fan in super high speed
in cooling mode.
HORIZONTAL VANE CONTROL BUTTON
Used to set the desired vertical airflow direction.
VERTICAL LOUVER CONTROL BUTTON (OPTIONAL)
Used to set the desired horizontal airflow direction.
AUTO CLEAN BUTTON
Used to set auto clean.
ENERGY SAVING COOLING BUTTON
Used to save Energy.
ROOM TEMPERATURE CHECKING BUTTON
Used to check the room temperature.
TIMER BUTTON(before adjusting)
Used to set the current time and the time of starting / stopping.
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Natural Wind
Step3(Medium)Step2(Medium-low)Step1(Low) Step4(Medium-high) Step5(High)
ON/OFF
MODE
TEMP
FAN SPEED
Cooling
Auto
Changeover
Healthy
Dehumidification
Heating
(Heat pump model only)
Air Circulation
Auto Changeover (Optional)
Operating Instructions
Press the ON/OFF BUTTON to turn the unit on.
The unit will respond with a beep.
Open the cover of the remote controller and press the operation mode button. Each time
the button is pressed, the operation mode is shifted in the direction of the arrow.
For cooling operation set the desired indoor temperature by
pressing the ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING BUTTONS.
For cooling the temperature can be set within 18°C~30°C.
Set the fan speed with the remote controller. You can select the fan speed in six steps : low,
medium-low, medium, medium-high, high and natural wind by pressing the INDOOR FAN
SPEED SELECTION BUTTON.
Each time the button is pressed, the fan speed mode is shifted in the direction of the arrow.
1
2
3
4
Natural wind
❏
For fresher feeling, press the INDOOR FAN SPEED SELECTION BUTTON and set to Natural wind mode.
In this mode, the wind blows like a natural breeze by automatically changing fan speed.
Operation Mode
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This operation circulates the air without cooling. It can be activated
by pressing the OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON. Once
the air circulation is activated you can select the fan speed by
pressing the INDOOR FAN SPEED SELECTION BUTTON.
: During this opertion , 'Cooling' lamp lights up.
NOTE
MODE
Air Circulation Operation
During Healthy Dehumidification Operation
❏ If you select the dehumidification mode on the OPERATION MODE
SELECTION BUTTON, the product starts to run the dehumidification
function.
It automatically sets the room temperature and airflow volume to the best
condition for dehumidification, based on the sensed current room
temperature.
In this case, however, the setting temperature is not displayed on the remote
controller and you are not able to control the room temperature either.
❏ During the healthy dehumidification function, the fan speed is automatically
set according to the optimization algorithm responding to the current room
temperature status, so that the room condition is kept healthy and
comfortable even in the very humid season.
Operating Instructions
Healthy Dehumidification Operation
MODE
This operation is basically heating or cooling function of the air
conditioner. But during this operation the controller changes the
operation mode automatically to keep the temperature within
±2°C with respect to the setting temperature.
Auto Changeover Operation
MODE
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❏ During Auto Clean Operation, moistures left in indoor units after cooling operation or healthy
dehumidification operation can be removed.
Select Auto Clean Operation by the function setting button( ) .
Now whenever the unit is turned off, the indoor fan is still running
for about 30 minutes internally without cooling or dehumidification
operation. This function dries up any remains of moisture & cleans
the unit internally. If you push the Auto Clean button again, this
function is cancelled.
❏ During Auto Clean fuction, only ON/OFF button, Plasma button, Auto Clean
button is used. During this operation, 'Cooling' lamp lights up.
NOTE
Auto Clean Operation
Operating Instructions
PLASMA Purification Operation
Plasma filter is a technology developed by LG to get rid of microscopic
contaminants in the intake air by generating a plasma of high charge electrons.
This plasma kills and destroys the contaminants completely to provide clean
and hygienic air.
Plasma purification operation can be started by pressing the PLASMA BUTTON on the
remote controller.
Repressing it will deactivate the operation.
• This features can be used in any operation mode and fan speed by pressing the plasma button.
• Separate plasma purification operation is possible in stop condition. It is cancelled by pressing plasma
button or on/off button.
NOTE
PLASMA
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Operating Instructions
Energy-Saving Cooling Mode
Energy-saving cooling mode can save energy in cooling operation, because it can operate efficiently by
setting body-adaptation time according to the change of time and temperature and adjusting desired
temperature automatically.
1. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON to start the unit.
2. Open the cover of the remote controller.
Select cooling operation.
3. Press the ENERGY-SAVING COOLING MODE BUTTON.
4. To cancel the energy-saving cooling mode, press the ENERGY-SAVING
COOLING MODE BUTTON again and unit will operate in previous
mode(Cooling mode).
Display Luminosity
The unit display Luminosity can be adjusted by using the remote controller.
Open the cover of the remote controller and press the LED LUMINOSITY button.
Display LED will be dark. Press the button again to set bright display.
Press the TIMER BUTTON For 3 seconds.
Press the TIMER SETTING BUTTONS until the desired time is set.
- The order of a.m. and p.m. -> hour ->minute is repeated whenever you press
the < > button.
- By pressing the button, you can set the current time.
Check the indicator for a.m. and p.m.
NOTE
Setting the Current Time
2
Press the SET/CLEAR button.
3
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