LG WG8000R, WG1000R Owner’s Manual

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ModelsiModelo WG8000R, WGi000R

OWNER'S MANUAL

para el futuro,

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_rial #

You can find them on a ia_l on the side of t_ pr_Juct,

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Date Pu=mhas_

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READ THIS MANUAL

Inside you will find many _lpfu[ hind on how to use and

maintain your air condit[o_r pro_r]y. Just: a little pr@_entive
care on your _rt can _ve y_J a g_eat deal d time and

money over '[he life of your air cond_ioner,
You111find many answers to, common problems in the chart

of tr_bl_hoo_ing tips. ff you r_iew our chart of

Treubleshootingi Tips first, you may not _ to call for

serv'_e at all,

i' _,nta_ an Authorlz_ Service Center for repair or

maintenance of this unit. Call 1_00-2_-0000 to
locate the nearest ASC,

•This air conditioner is not internd_ for use by youn9

chil,dt_ ot invalids without supervision.

•Young _ildren shou|d be supervisedi tlo ensure that
th_ do not play with the air conditioner.

• If the power cord recluires replacement, have an

Authorized _rvicer install ;an exact rep|acement pa_.

• |ns_l|atton work mu_ he _rform_ in a_o_ance

with the National _lecttlc C_e iby qualified and
a_thorlzed per_,onnel onlyo

2 Room Air Conditioner

Sa_ Precautions

To prevent iniury to the user or other peop, le and property damage, the following instructions

must be foil,owed.

[] incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions wilil _us.e harm or diamage. The seriousness

is classified by the folio,wing indications.

[] Because of the weight of the product, it is r_ommended that you have a heiper to assist in

the installation.

[] Meanings of symbols us_ in this manua_ are as, shown below.

Biesure not to do 'i, _

B,esure to folio

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[] Installation

• improper assembly or instaflation may cause
incorrect o_ratJon, including injury, fire, and

electric shock ha_rds,

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• it may cau_ explosion or fire.

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• It may cause fire and electric sh_k.

° it may cause failure and e]_ric sho_.

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[] Operation

• _hetwise, it will cause
electric sh_k or fire

• i'twill _use electdc shock or

fire.

• _twilli cause et_tric shock or
fire_

• it will cause e_tdc sho_ or
fire.

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• litwill cause eliectric sh_k or
fire

o,No grounding may cause

el_"tric sh_k.

• _herwise it may ,cau_ fire
and electdc shock a_iident.

4 Room Air Conditioner

• _tmay cause fire and ,ei_tri,c
shock,.

• It will cau_ electric sh_k.

. The air conditioner must be operated in a

enclosed area to, be most effective_

• Utmay cause .exp,losion, fire, and burn.

, Ut:wi!l cause electric shock or fai!lure of

machine.

[] Installation

.They are sharp and may

cause injury,

• _ may _use failure o,f
appliance or performance

, Water may enter me unit and degrade the

insulation. It may cause an elec#ic shock.

• If the o_er case is damaged,
it must be repair_ or
repi_aced immediately.
Leaving it damaged could

result in the air _nditioner
falling out o,fthe window,

creating a _fety hazard.

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° it may _use injury: • It may cau_ electric shock

and damage.

,. it will waste power

consumption in vain and it
may cause accident,

• Since the fan rotates at high
spe_ during o_ration, it may

cause injury.

• Operation without filters will
cause failure.

,,This oouUdiniure the pet or

plant,

•'The ap_arance of the air
conditioner may deteriorate,

change color_or develop
suffa_ flaws.

• it is an air conditioner, not:a
precision refrigera_on system.,

.,It is not sanitary and coulld

cause illness .o.r_r_nal
injury hazard,

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Befot'e Operation

1i' Plug in the, power cord properly.

2. Use a dedicated circuit. Overloading the line could create a fire hazard.

3. Iao not use an extension cord. See page 10 for more detaii]s.

4. Do not staWstop operation by plugging/unplugging the power cord.

5. IIfthe power cord is damaged and requires, replacement, have an Authorized
Servicer install an exact replacement part.

1i_ Being exposed to direct airflow for .an extended period o,ftime could b,e

hazardous to your health, Do, not expose occupants, pets, or plants to direct

airflow for extended periods of time.

2i_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, peR, p,lan_, and art objects). Such usage
could damage the, items.

43The air conditioner is a consumer comfort appliance, not a precision climate

control system.

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 t,owater 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. The, fan rotates at a very high speed during operation. There is a
possibility of injury if the unit's power is accidentally triggered on while
cleaning inner parts of the unit.

For repair and maintenance, contact an Authorized Service Center. See the,

warranty page for details or call ,(800),243-000& Have your model number and

serial number available. They should be written on page, 2 of this manual.

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Int_uction

This symbol aleds you to the risk of electric shock.

This symbol aleds you to haza_s that could cause harm to the
air conditioner.

This symbol indicates s_cial notes.

WARNING: This appliance should be ins_lled in accordance with

national Electric Code.

CABINET

FRONT

GRILLE

A!R FILTER

\LERTICALAIR DEFLECTOR

(HORIZONT_ LOUVER)
HOR_'ONTALAIR DEFLECTOR

NERTWCALLOUVER)

D_SCHARGE

AIR _NTAKE

(INLETGRILLE)

EVAPOrCATOR_

CONTROL BOARD

REMOTE

CONTROLLER

VERTICAL AIR DEFLECTOR

4ORIZONT_ AIR DEFLECTOR

BRACE

CONDENSER

_BASEPAN

POWER CORD

FRONT

AIR F_LTER

DISCHARGE

AiR iNTAKE

(INLET GiRiLLEi

B_E PAN

C,ONTROLBOARD

POWER CORD

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ElectricalSafety

WARNING: This appliance must be pro_rly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is.equipped with a three-prong grounding plug.
To minimize the rusk of electric shock, use the plug with a standard three-slot

grounding wall power outlet.. IIfthe power outlet does not include a grounding slot,
have a qualified electrician replace the outlet before you use the room air

conditioner,.

Changing the outlet without making the appropriate wiring

changes will create an uncle condition that could result in fire or
electrical shock. Refer all such work to a licens_ and qualified

Pt_err_ method_

E_ _rsu_eFope_ground

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WARNING: DO not cut or remove the grounding prong from tlhe _wer

WARNING: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall

receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance gnlesis the

cover screw is metal and not insulated, and the wall r_eptacle is
grounded through the house wiring.

W'ARNING: If you have any doubt whether the air conditioner is

properly ground_, have the wal! receptacle and cimuit ch_k_ by a

qualified electrician.

exists before us4

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We strongly discourage the use of an adapter due to potentia! safety h_ards.
For temporary connections, use only a UL-lis.ted 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. Avoiid frequently unplugging the power cord as
this can lead to eventual ground terminal damage,

"_Met_ Screw

WARNING: Never u_ the appliance with a broken adapter,

We strongly discourage the use of an extension ,cord due to potential safety
hazards.. For temporary situations, use only CSA certified and UL listed 3-wire
grounded extension cords, rated 15 A, 125 \,L

10 Room Air Conditionier

T/pe A:i6EA TypeB:3EA

E
E

_=::==:==::,,:2,,::_ . _

TypeD:2EA TypeE:2EA TypeF:2EA TypeG:2EA

(FRAMECURTAIN},

in,staflation

tf

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Ty_ i,,,i:1_ TypeI:1EA TypeJ:t EA TypeK:2EA

(UPPERGUIDE}

TypeL:IEA Type M:! EA Type N:IEA Type O:1EA

(DRAINJOINT PIPE)

Have the, following tools available, for installation:

* Screwdriver (Slotted and Phillips) * Ruler
* Knife * Hammer

* Pencil * Level

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Installation

This room air conditioner is
designed for installation in standard

doubiehung windows with actual
opening widths from 22" to 36".
The upper andi lower window sash
must open sufficiently to al!ow a

clear ve_ical opening of i5" from the
bottom of the. upper sash to the

window stool.

WARNING:This product is a WINDOW AIR C,ONDITIONER. As such,
a standard single-hung ,or double-hung window is required for proper

installation. Non-window insta!lations, including using s!eeves, holes
in walls, and other installations are not recommended.

Select the best location

1. To prevent vibration and noise, make sure
the, unit: is !!installed securely and fiirmly

Fen_

2. Install the unit where the sunlight does not
shine directly on the unit•

C_led air

3. The outside of the cabinet must extend _-.__.
outward for at least i i' and there should

be no obstacles, such as a fence or wall,./

within 20" from the back of the cabinet

because it will prevent Iheat radiation of the

Restriction d outside air will greatly r_uce

the c@!ing efficiency d the air conditioner.

•All side louver! o,fthe cabinet must remain expos_ to the outside of the
structure.

4. install the unit a little slanted so the back is slightly lower than the front(about V2")..
This will force condensed water to flow to the outside.

Awning

Heat

radiation

1/2"

Over 20"

5. Install the unit with the bottom about 30"~60" above the fl_r level.

12 Room Air ,Cond#i_er

1, Remove, the _rews which fasten the cabinet

a,tboth sides and at the back:,

Use a long screwdriver and installing the

screws will be easier.

2. Slide the unit from the cabinet: by gdpping the
base pan handle and pulling forward while
bracing the cabineL

Ins_llation

3:. Cut the window sash sea[ to the proper

length
Peel off the backing and attach the Foam-Pe

to, the underside of the window sash.

.

Remove the backing from the top, Upper Guide
Fo,am-PE and attach it to the bottom of the

Upper Guioe

5_

Attach the Upper Guide onto the top of the
cabinet with 3 Type A screws.

6. insert the Frame Guides into the bottom of
the cabinet,

.

Inse_ the Frame Cu_ain into the Upper Guide

and Frame Guides.

,

Fasten the cu_ains to the unit with 4 Type

A screws.

Foam Pe

(Type A) up#er G_ide

Screw

_ew

(Type A)

Frame Guides

Foarr_Pe

Frame

(Type A)

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Installation

Caution: During the following step, hold unit firmly until window sash
is lowered to top channel behind side _nel frames. Per_nal injury or

property damage may result if unff falls from window.

Open the window, MaA a line on
_nter of' the window stool(or desired

air conditioner location),
Carefuffy place the cabinet on the

window stool and align the _nter

mark on the bottom fro,nt wi#_ the
center line marked in the window
stool,

2_

Pull the bottom window sash down
behind the upper guide until it meets.

:Do not pul] the window _sh

down so tightly that the movement of

Frame Curtain is restricted

3. Loose,ly assemble Me sill support
using the parts in Figure 3.

Upper Guide

Window

Frame CuRa!n

Foam-Pc

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Figure i

Figure 2

OUTDOOR

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SillSuppom

4. Se]_;t the, _s,iti,on that wil!l place the
sift support near the outer most po,int
on sill (_e Figure 4)

° Be careful when you [nstaff

the _binet (:Frame Guid_ willl

broken easily),.

5_

Attach the sift support to the cabinet

track holle in relatiion to the sel_ted
position using 2 Ty_ A screws in

each support(See Figure 4),

6 The cabinet should be [ns_lli_ wi#'l,a

ve_ slight tiff(about _!_"),downward
toward _e outside (S_ Figui_e,5)_

Adjust the _lt and the nut of sil!
support fo,r balancing t_hecabinet,,

7, Attach the cabinetto the window stool

by driving the screws ,(Type B:[,o,ength

sixteen millimeters and below.) through
the front angle into window stool

INDOOR

Screw(Type B}

Screw(Type A)

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Cabinet:

OUTDOOR Figure 4

S!HSuppeR:

Track

8, Puffea_ Frame curtain fully to each

window sash track, and repeat step, 2.

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Si_ Support

Scr_(Type IB)

Figure 5

9. A_ach each Frame Curtain the window sash
using screws, (Type C).(See Figure 6)

: DO NOT DRILL A HOLE IN THE
BO_'OM PAN, The unit is designed t,o operate
with approximately 1/2" of water in bottom pan,

10. Sllide the unit into the cabinet.(See Figure 7)

•For security purpose, reinstall

_rews(Type A) at cabinet's sides,

installation

Ty_ C

. Power Cord

Screw(Type A)

1i1,0Cut the Foam-Strip to the proper length

and inse_ betw_n the upper window sash
and the Ilower window sash.

(See Figure 8}

12. Attach the Window Locking Bracket with
a Ty_ C screw. (S_ Figure 9)

13,.,Attach the front grille to the cabinet by

inserting the tabs on the ,grille into the tabs
on the front of the cabinet. Push the grille
in until it snaps into place. (See Figure 10)

14,.,Lift the inliet griiie and s_ure, it with a Type,

A screw through the front grille,
(See Figure 11)

Foam Strp

Window Locki_ng Bracket

15,. Wirtdow lrts'_llaitloty of room air conditto_r

is _w completed. _ ELECTRICAL DATA
for attaching _wer cord to e_trical outlet.

Figure il

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