LG Y182SC, Y182SH Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

AIR CONDITIONER

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.

TYPE : WALL MOUNTED

P/NO : MFL42132808

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2 Room Air Conditioner

Room Air Conditioner Ownerʼs 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

n 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

Remote Control Operation ..................10

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

E. Maintenance and Service..................15

Indoor Unit...........................................15

Outdoor Unit ........................................17

Operation Tips!....................................17

Self-Diagnosis Function ......................17

Troubleshooting Tips!

Save time and money!.........................18

Call the service immediately in the

following situations ..............................18

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Safety Precautions

To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. n Incorrect operation due to ignoring instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by

the following indications.

n 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.

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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

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

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

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

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Product Introduction

Outdoor Unit

Operation Indication Lamps

Art Cool Deluxe(Type 1)

Display panel LED indicators

Art Cool Deluxe(Type 2)

Display panel LCD indicators

Air inlet

Air filter

Plasma filter

Power cord ON/OFF button

Air discharge

Front panel

Signal receiver

Air inlet

Plasma filter

Air filter

Power cord

ON/OFF button

Air discharge

Front panel

Signal receiver

On/Off

Sleep mode

Energy-Saving Cooling Mode

Plasma

Timer

Defrost mode

OUT

DOOR

Outdoor unit operation

Power Display : Indicates the setting temperature and operation mode.

Dust Indicator : Lights up to indicate the time of cleaning the plasma filter. (Optional)

Cooling, heating,

Operation

Dehumidification

mode

Mode

Shape of

display

Setting

temperature

* Hot start operation: Stops the indoor fan in heating operation for minutes to prevent cold air from blowing out

from unit. * In defrost mode unit stops heating operation for few minutes to remove formation of ice on the heat exchanger coils to maintain the efficiency.

: Lights up during the system operation, error code and auto restart setting.

: Lights up during sleep mode auto operation.(non-Inverter Model)

: Lights up during Energy-Saving Cooling Mode Operation(Inverter Model only)

: The function illustrates its dynamic mode by using a multiple lighting system.

: Lights up during timer operation.(non-Inverter Model) Lights up during timer operation or sleep mode auto operation (Inverter Model only)

: Lights up during defrost mode or *hot start operation (Heat pump model only)

: Lights up during outdoor unit operation. (Cooling model only)

Auto operation mode

Standard Too hot Hot Cold Too cold

Comfortable

Jet

Cool/Heat

Energy-saving

cooling mode

Test

operation

Auto

clean

Air intake vents

Air outlet vents

Base plate

Connecting wires

Refrigerant pipes

Drain hose

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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 volt) batteries.

NOTE

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.

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.

Aim the remote controller towards the unit to operate it. There should not be any blockage in between.

NOTE

Operating Instructions

Operating Method

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Operating Instructions

The remote control transmits the signals to the system.

Remote Control Operation

1. OPERATION DISPLAY

Displays the operation conditions.

2. CHAOS SWING BUTTON

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

3. OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON

Used to select the operation mode.

4. OFF TIMER BUTTON

Used to set the time of stopping opertion.

5. START/STOP BUTTON

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

6. ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING BUTTONS

7. INDOOR FAN SPEED SELECTION BUTTON

Used to set the time of starting and stopping operation.

8. JET COOL

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

(1) Operation Mode

(2) Operation Procedure

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Operating Instructions

TEMP.

TIME

OFF

hr.

TIME

OFF

hr.

TEMP.

TIME

OFF

hr.

TEMP.

Cooling

Healthy

Dehumidification

Heating

(Heat pump model only)

TEMP.

TIME

OFF

hr.

TIME

OFF

hr.

TEMP.

Cooling

Healthy

Dehumidification

TIME

OFF

hr.

TEMP.

To raise the temperature

To lower the temperature

TIME

OFF

hr.

TEMP.

Cooling Operation

Healthy Dehumidification Operation Mode

This mode dehumidifies

without overcooling.

TIME

OFF

hr.

TEMP.

Press the START/STOP BUTTON to turn the unit on. The unit will respond with a beep.

Operation Mode

Select Cooling Operation. Press the Operation Mode Selection Button. Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is shifted in the arrow direction.

Set the temperature lower than the room temperature.

• The temperature can be set within a range of 18°C~30°C by 1°C

Set the fan speed.

•

Select the fan speed in four steps-low, medium, high or CHAOS.

• Each time the button is pressed, the fan speed mode is shifted.

• The display shows high fan speed.

Natural wind by the CHAOS logic

For more fresh feeling than other fan speed, press the Indoor Fan Speed Selector and set to CHAOS mode. In this mode, the wind blows like natural breeze by automatically changing fan speed according to the CHAOS logic.

During Healthy Dehumidification Operation:

If you select the dehumidification mode on the operation selection button, the airconditioner starts to run the dehumidification function, automatically setting the room temp. and airflow volume to the best condition for dehumidification based on the sensed current room temp. In this case, however, the setting temp. is not displayed in the remote control and you are not able to control the room temp. either.

During the healthy dehumidification function, the airflow volume is automatically set according to the optimization algorithm responding to the current room temp. status and makes the room condition healthy and comfortable even in the high humidity season.

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Operating Instructions

TIME

OFF

hr.

TEMP.

TIME

OFF

hr.

TEMP.

TIME

OFF

hr.

TIME

OFF

hr.

TEMP.

TIME

OFF

hr.

TEMP.

Cooling

Healthy

Dehumidification

Heating

(Heat pump model only)

To raise the temperature

To lower the temperature

TEMP.

TIME

OFF

hr.

Press the OFF Time Button.

Timer control Setting

OFF TIMER CONTROL SETTING

Heating Operation(Heat pump model only)

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

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.

Set the temperature higher than the room temperature. The temperature can be set within a range of 16°C~30° in 1°C increments.

Set the fan speed again with the door of the remote control still closed. 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.

1. Press the OFF Time Button.

2. Check the OFF Time LED of the room air conditioner.

3. The Timer is programmed by 1 hour each pressing the OFF Time button from 1 hour to 7 hours.

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