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Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions
care,_lly and thoroughly before installinig and operating your room
air _nditioner.
MANUEL ' TILISATI
Veuitlez Iiire attentivement et en entier ce guide, d'utiHsation et lies
mesures de securit:6 ci-incluses avant de proc6der & Hnstallation
et au fonctionnement de votre climatis, eur.
A! IC!ONA
Pot favor lea las instrucciones de operaci6n y las precauciones de
seguridad ,cuidadosa y totalmente antes de instalar y operar su
a_ndiicionado, r die aiire de ventana.
MODELS, MODELES, MODELOS: HIBLG1203R
Ma:nufa_ured by LG El,_tronics
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Write the _! andserial numbers here:
Mode! #
Serial #
You can find them on a,label on the,sideof each unit
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This Manual
Inside you will find many helphu_hints on _w to use
and maZn_in your air conditioner properly: Just a liHle
preventive care on your part can save you a great
deal elf time and money over the fife of your air
conditioner_
You'll find many answers to common problems m the
chart'of troubieshootit_ tips, ff you review our _afl' o,f
Troubleshooting _ps first, you may not n_ to call
for se_ice at all,,
CAUTION
• Center theauthorizied _P_I_, technician for re_ir
or maintenance of this unit'.
,,Contact the installer for instaHatbn oil this unit.
• The air conditioner is not intended for u_ by young
chik_re,nor invalids without supe_'isio,n
• Yeu_ chiffon should _ su_,_sed to ensure that
theydo notplay with the air _idoner.
Topre,ve_injuryandprope_yd_age followthe_ instruction,
Incorredoperationduet.oignoringinstructionsmightcauseh_mord_age, these,riousn_is,o.fwhich is
indicated by #_efollowing symbols.
[] The foiiowing _:emsare classified bythese symbols,
• Operating the air conditioner inthe presence of gas
va_rs can lead to explosions and fife
,,_3ing so may cause, failure or electric shock
' They are sharp and may cause oWater may enter the unit a_qd
_grade the insulation It a!so
may cause :anele_ric shock.
• Sincet_'_fan rotatesat high speed
duringo_ration, it may_use
inju_ if actiivatedwhi_ecleaning
• Oper_ion 'with'windowso_kqed
may cause we_ing of:indoor and
soaking d household furniture.
, Doing so may cause failure of
appliance or accident°
•This could injure the pet or plant
•Improper h_d_ing may cause
electj-icshock or damage.
• if the previous airconditioner
damaged _e console, _ere is;a
risk oftrie new unit falling.
, _he,r,_, tt}epr_uc_ap_tance may
bedamag_duetochancreofp_u,ct
_l,ororscratchingef_ _#ace°
• Treeing the power cord
c_elessly poses a danger of fire
or electric sh_k.
•An ,oxygenshortage may
otherwise occur.
• Itmay causedamage of animals
or vegetables ,orloss of property.
• Doing so can prolong the life of
the product
•Operation without filters will
cause failure°
• Itcontains contaminants _at
would make you sick.
* This could damage your hea_th
Contactaninstallationspec:ialistforinstallaSon
Piugin_e powerplugproperly,
_Do notshare_esameoutletwi_o_erappliances
Donotuseanextension_rd
Donotsta_'stopoperationbyp_ugging/unp_uggingthe_wercord,
_lf cordipllugis,damaged,replaceonlywithanauthorizedpart
Beingex_sedtodirect_fflowforanextendedperiodoftimecouldbehazardoustoyourhealthDonot
exposeoccupants,,_t:s,orplan'tstodirectaidlowforexfend,_periodsof:time,
Duetothe_ssibi_ityofoxygendeficiency,ventil_e_e roomwhenusingt_ethetwithstovesorother
Donot:usethisair_nditionerfor_qomspecifiedspecialpurposes(e.gpresewngprecisiondevices,
food,,pets,plants,andaRobiects).Usageinsuchaman_qer_uldharmsuchproperty.
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Do not usewater to clean inside the air conditioner° Exposure to water can destroy the insula'_on°leading
to possible electric shock:.
When cleaning the unit, first make,sure that the power andbreaker _e turned ,off: The fan rotates at a
very high speed during o_ration. There is;_ possibility of iniu_ ifthe unff's _wer is accidiental_y
Sqggeredon while c_eaninginner'parts ofthe unit,
For repair and maintenance contact your authoriz_ ser,4ce deaier,
The remote control and control panel wifl look like those r_m_nted in the following pictur_o
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Operation sta_s when this button is pressed and stops when you press the bu_on again,
TEMPERATURE CO_ROL
The thermostat monitors room tempe_ture to maintain _e desir_ temperature°
The the_ostat can be set be_n 60%_86% (16_3_30_;)
The unittakes an average of 30 minut:esto adjust the room tem_rature by 1%,
OPERATION MODE,SELECTOR
Sele_ cooling m_e to _ol _e room
Select energy saver mode for energy saving ope_tion,
Sele_ fan mode br b_ic ven_la_ngfan operation,
Select dry mode for dr,;/operation,
FAN SPEED SELECTOR:
For il_creas_ power whilecoolinG select a higher _n speed
3 steps: High _ Low e M_
O_O,FF T_IMER
The timer can be,setto start and stop the unit in houdy increments (up to 12 hours),
:_ REMOTE CONTROL SE_R
:i_ Push oL_tthe cover on the back of the remote control with your _umb
i_ Pay a_entionto poladty and insert two newAAA 15V batteries,
Reatt_ch the cover
NOTE: Do not use rechar_a,bte ,batteries:Make sure that _,th batteries are new.
• tn order toprevent discharge remove the batteries from the remote control ff the
air cor_itioner is not going to be us_ for an exten_ p_od of tirr_
Keep the remote controi away from ext_ely hot or humid pia_s,
Tomaintain optimal o_ation of the ;remotecontrol, the remote sensor should
not _ expo_ to direct sunlight.
• Theremote control can _ mount_ on a wagusing the mountab_ he_er.
For maximum _ling efficiency,, CLOSEthe vent, This will allow internal air circulation,
OPEN the ventto disch_ge stalieair,
CLOS, E=LVENT_LOPEN
_TE : _fore using t_ vendla#onfeature__,sition the
vent lever by pulling PaPA out stra_hit and
Aidlow can be adiust_ by changing the direction of _e air conditioneCs louvers, This can also increase 9_e
coo_ingefficiency of _e air conditioner
•Adjustiing Horizonta| Air Flow IDi_tion
A_ustJngithe,vertical louvers le_ &qdright will
change horizontal aidlow.
•Adju_iing V_tica| A|r Flow Direction
AdiusSngthe hodzontaJ vane up and do_ will
change vertical airflow. The vane can _ adjust_
by nudging _e vane backward or forward,
Adjusting hoHzonta! air f_ow Adjuring vertical air flow
• Recom_ndi_ orientation of Iouver's
Adjust louvers to face upwards when _oling to m_imize c_ling effi,ciienc,j
Turn thepo,_t off and unpl_ th_powerplug _,to,te cleaning theair condtt_net,
The air filter behind the inlet grille should be checked andcleaned _ least once every,2 weeks (or as
necessa_) to maintain optimal performance of the air _ndiSoner.
How to remove the ,air filter
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The grille may be opened from me top for easy
maiintenanceafter insta_l_ion,
Open the nlet grille by pulling off #}e exposed door
on the top of the unit (based on installation),
Pui!the tab siightiy to release the fi_ter,Pull the filter
iL_the same dire,ctionasthe ,openingi.
C:_eanthe fi_terw_lhwarm, soapy water, _e water
should be [below40'_ (104_)
Ri_se off and gently shake off excess water from the
filter. Let it dry bebre replaceing it
The base pan may ove#low due to Ihighhumidity. To drain _,e excess
water, remove _,e drain cap from the back ofthe unit a_,dsecure the
When pressing fl_edrainpipe into place, apply force in the dir_tion
away from f_e fins to avoid iniuring yourse#,
z_ CAUTION
This appliance should be installed in a_ordance with na_onal wiringregulations _qe following
information serves acts as a guide to helpto explain product features.
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You can ch_se between _o methods below ac_rding to your windowstoo_shape and preference,
• Fasten the _:opper using 2screw holes, and iead
out the power cord through s!_'_A",
Power cord
. Fasten the Mopper using lea screw hole, and rotate
propedy to lead _e power cord out through slit °'B".
Power cord
To prevent vibration and noise, make sure,the unit
is installed securely and fi_ly
Installthe unit where the suniight does notshine
directly on the unit.
Cooled air
_,e outside of the cabinet must extend outward for
at least:12"and there should be no obstacles, such
./
as a fence or wall, w_hin 20" from #_eback of the _-
cabinet:because itwill prevent hem radiation of the
_nde_ser
Restd_ion of outsi_ air will greatly reduce thie
coo_ingefficiency of _e air oonditioner
CAUTION; Aft side louvers ,ofthe cabir_t must remain exposedi to the o_s_e ,of the structure.
Instalithe unit a ii_e slanted so the back is slightly lower than _e f_ont{a_ut I/2").
This wil_for_, condensed water to flow to the outsi_,
Instali the unit wi_ the bottom about: 30'~60 '_above the floor levei,
NOTE: All supporting pa#s should _ s_ured to firm wood, magnify, Ofmetal
* This unit is designed for i_nsta_l_ionin standard double
hung windows with a_al opening widths from 27
to 39'.
• Thetop and bottom window sash must open sufficiently
1,_,,f
to allow a c_earvertical opening of e rein the bottom
ofthe up_r sash to the window stool.
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16" rain
{W_hframecurtaia)
1/4,_
NOr NAME_ PARTS Q_
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
FRAMECURTAIN 2
S&,LSUPPORT 2
BOLT 2
NUT 2
SCREW _ 16
SCREW(TYPEB) 3
SCREW_TYPEC)....................................................................................................................5
FOAMSTRIP 1
UPPERGUIDE 1
FOAM-PE 1
FRAMEGUIDE 2
WINDOWLOCKINGBRACKET 1
FOAMoPE 1
DRAINPIPE 1
I SCREWDRIVEFI(PhBi_ and Fl_ead), RULER, KNIFE, HAMMER, PENCIL, LEVEL
PREPARATION OF CHASSIS
_i_ Remove the screws whichfasten the canner at _th
sides and at the back,
Slide the unit from the _b, ir_t by gripping the base pan
handle and pulhng forward wNe bracing the cabinet
Cut the wir_ow sash sea_to the Foper ler_th,
Peel off _e backing and attach t}_ Foam-PE @ to the
underside ,ofthe window sash_
Remove flue backing from the top u_r guide Foam-PE
_and at_clh it:toithe bottom of the, U_r Guide
A_ach the u_r guide or_othe top of _e cabinet with 3
Type A screws G-
Ir_e_ tb_ Frame Guides @ intothe bottom of th_
cabinet,
I_ert t_ Frame Curtain _into th_ Ul_er Guide @and
Frame Guides ,@;
Fasten the ,curtains to the unit with 4 Type
A _rews _
(Type A) (
Front Angle,
Openthe window. Mark a line on center of the
window stool
Carefully p_acethe caN:neton _e window stool and
align the center maA ,onthe bottom fro_t with the
center line marked in the window stool.
Pul_the bo_om window sash down behind the Upper
Guide @until itmeets._
NOTE: Donot pu# the window_sh down tigh@ that the
_v_t of Frame Curare _')is restricted.
(_ Loosely assemble the Si_Sup_ @ usingthe parts
in Fig. 3
Upper Guide
stool
Fig., 1
Fig. 2
Sele,_ the position _at will placethe Sill Suppo_ @
near the outer most point on siii (See Fig. 4)
Frame Guide
_TE: Be care@l whenyou install the cabi_t (Fra_
Guides @ are broken easily).
A_ach _,e Sill Support @to the cabinet:track hole in
relationto the selected _sit_on using 2 Ty_ A
_re'w's in each support (See Fig. 4)
INDOOR
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Cabinet
DUTD_R
Fig. 4
The cabinet should be installed with a ve_ sl!ighttilt
(abo_ 1/2") downward toward the outside
(See Fig. 5).
Adjust the bolt and the n_ of Sill Su_rt Qfor
balanci_ timecabinet.
'_ Attach the, cabinet to tt_ window stoo_by drivi_
the scows (_ (Type 8: Lengfl_ 16ram (5/8 inch)
and _bw,) through the fron_angle into 'window
stool
::_ Pu!_each Frame Curtain 0 fully to,each windiow
_sh track and re.at step 2
Attach each Frame Curt_n • the window s_h using
scriews @} (Type C}, (See Fig, 6)
CAUTtON: Do not drill a hole in the _ttom _n.
The un# is desigr'_ to operate with
I/2" of waterin _t_om _n.
There is no,_ to add water ff the_n is dry.
Screw(Ty_ B)@
Sil_Suppo_@
Sash #_k
Sill Support@
Front Angle
Screw(Type B)@
Fig, 5
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Fig. 6
Sli@ the un_ into#_ecabinet (See Fig, 7)
CAUTION: ,Farsecurity purpose, reinstall _rews (Type A),
at cabi_t_ sides
Cutthe FoarmStrip @to the proper _engt:hand insert
betw_n the upper window sash and the lower
window sash, (See Fig, 8)
Screw(Type A)
Screw
(Type A)
Fig. 7
Fig, 8
A_ch the Window Locking Bracket @ with a Type
'C screw 0, (See Fig, 9)
_,Window locking
bracket @,
Fig. 9
A_ach the front grille b it_e cab.ir_t by inserting the
tabs on the grille i_o the ta_ on t_ fro_ ef the
cabinet. Push the griiie in until it snaps,i_o place_
(See, Fig. 10)
Fig. 10
Pull down the inlet grill,eand _cur,e i'twffh a Ty_
A screw _through thiefront griiHe,(See Fig, 11)
Window installation ,of r_m air ,conditioner is
now completed. S_ ELECTRICAL DATA for
attaching po_r cord to e|ectrical out|et,
Fig. 1li
Liine Cord Plug Power Supp,[y
Use,of extension cords
Use Walli R,eceptacb
Standard 125,V, 3owiregrounding
recep,tacle rated 15A_ 125V AC
Use 15 AMP, _me
de_ay fu_ or circuit
breaker.
• Becauseof _tenti_ safety hazards:,'wes_ongly discou_ge _e use of an extension ,cord,However if you wish
to use a# extension _rd, use a CSA ceRif:i_iUL-%ted 3-wi_ (grounding) e_ension cord, rated at i5A, i25V,
(PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y)
FOR THE USER3 PERSONAL SAFETY,,THIS
APPLIANCE MUST BE YGROUNDED
The _wer cord of this app#ance is eq_Jippedw_h
three-prong (grounding) p_ug Use this with a stand_d
three-s_,ot(grounding) wall power outlet (Fig 12} to
mi#imizethe h_ard of eleot_c shock The customer
shouid have the wali receptacle and circuit che,ck_ by
a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacie is
properlyground_o
PREFERRED METHOD
Because of _ten_al safety hazards, we strongly
discourage the use of an adapter plug However, if you
wish to use an adapter° a TEMPORARY
C:ONNECT_ONmay be ma_. Use ULqisted adapter,
available from mo_ local hardware stores (Fig. 13)
The iarge s_otin _e adapter must be aligned with the
large slot in #_ereceptacle to assure a proof po!arity
connection.
CAUTION: Attaching theadorer ground terminal _
the wa#receptacle cover screw does not
ground the applian_ unless the cover
screw is metal, and not insulatedl and the
waltrec_tacte is grou_ed Lhroughthe
house wiring. Thecusto_r st'_uld have
the circuit checked by a quatified n
to make sure the receptacle )sprope@
Dis_nn_ the power cord from _e adapter using one
hand on each O_e_ise, the adapter ground terminal
might break. DO NOT USEthe appliance with a
broken adapter plug.
existsbe_,oreuse
Fig. 12
NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND)
PRONG FROM _E POWER PLU&
A. SITUATIONS WHEN THE APPLIANCE WILL BE
DIISCONNIECTEDOCCASIONALLY:
B, SITUATIONS WHEN THE APPLIANCE WILL BE
DiS,CONNECTEDOFTEN,
Do not use _q adapter plug in #'_esesituations.
Unplugging the power cord frequently can lead to an
eventual breakage of the ground terminal. _e wall
[powerouter should _ replaced by a three-slot
,(grounding)outlet iL_stead
Fig,, 13
USEOF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of _tenf_al safe_ hazards, we strongly
discourage the use of an extension _rd However, if
you wish to use an extension cord, use a CSA
certifie_'UL4ist_ 3_wire(grounding) extension cord,
rated at 15A,.125V
Before calling for serv_c_e,p_se re_;iew_e ifollowing list of _mn_n problems aM solution&
T_ air cond_ioner is operating normally when:
• You hear apinging noise This is caused by water being picked up by_e _ndenser on rainy days or in highiy
humid cond_ionsoThis feature is designed to heip remove moisture in the air and improve cooiing efficiency.
• You hearthe thermostat:ciick, This iscaused bythe compressor cycie starting and stopping_
. You see water dripping from _e rear of the unit Water may be moilect_ in #_ebase pan in highly humid
cond_iomsor on rainydays, This water overflows and drips from the rear of the unit,
• You hearthe fan running while t_e compressor issilent, This is a normal operational feature
air conditioner may be operating abnormally when:
Theair ,conditioner
does net operate
at all
Air conditioner
does not cool
air conditlon_,
'i Make surethe plug is compiete_yplugged into
the o_tlet
. Checkthe fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
the fuse or reset the breaker
. _nthe event of a _wer failure set the power
controi to OFF, When _e power is festered
wait 3 minutes to resta_ _e air conditioner to
prevent the compressor from overloading
•Make surethere are no curtains, b_inds
furniture or other obstacles in front of_e air
conditioner
. Turn the knobto a higher se_ing, The highest
se_i_g pmvi_s maximum cooling
•Clean _e filter at_eastevery 2 weeks, Refer to
the "Care and Maintenance" section (p,9) of _e
manual,
. ,Afterthe air condi_oner is turned on, you need
to give _e _r conditioner some time to cool _e
room,
. Check for open furnace floor resisters and co_d
air returns
. CLOSE the air condffioner vent
. See Ice appears on the air conditioner below
,,ice may block the air flow and obstruct #_e_r
conditioner from properly cooling 'the room, Set
the fan at MED or HIGH while,setting the
thermostat at 1 or 2 untii the ice melts,
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