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DITTO
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Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions
carefully and thoroughly before installing and operating your
room air conditioner.
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et les mesures de s6curit6 ciqncluses avant de proc6der
I installation et au fonctionnement de votre climatiseur.
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Por favor lea las, instrucciones de operaci6n y las precauciones
de seguridad cuidadosa y totalmente antes de instalar y operar
su acondicionador de aire de ventana.
MODELS,MODELES,MODELOS:M8003R,KG8000R,WG8000R,
M1003R,KG1000R,WG1000R
FOR YOURRECORDS
Staple your re.ce_otto this page in case you need it later,
Write down the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on the side of each unit.
Dealer'sName
DatePurcha_d
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 d 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.
Contact an Authorized Service Center for repair or
maintenance of this unit. Call 1-800-243-0000 to
locate the nearest ASC.
The air conditioner _sinot intend_ for use by young
children or invalidswithout supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the air conditioner.
fety Pre utions
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must Ibe
followed.
[] _n_rrect operation due to ignoring of instruction wi!_ cause harm or damage, The seriousness is classified
by the following indications.
[] Because of the weight of the product, it is recommended that you have a hdper to assist in the installation.
[] Use Caution! Sharp Edges! See Warning; page 4.
[] Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
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Be sure not to do this.
__ Be to follow the instructions.
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[ _ WARNING 1
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Otherwise, it will cause electric
shock or fire due to heat
generation.
, It will cause electric shock or fire
due to heat generation.
Itwiil_use electricshockor fire.
Ifthepowercordisdamaged,_ must
replacedbythemanufactureror
an authorizedsewicecenteror a
similarlyqualifiedpe_s®inorderto
avoida hazard,
It will cause dectric shock or fire , Itwil_cause electric shock.
due to heat generation.
Thiscouldlead to healthproblems.
®
It may cause an injury.
c 1o.1
Water may enter the unit
and degrade the
insulation. It may cause
an electric shock.
This could iniure the pets or
plants.
It may cause a fire or deformation
d the cabinet
Anoxygen shortage may
occur.
S[n_ the fan rotates at
high s_ed during
operation, it may cause
an injury.
Do not use this air conditioner to
preserve precision devices, f_d,
pets, plants, and art objects.
it may cause deterioration of
quali_, etc.
It may cause imperfect
combustion.
itmay cause an electric shock.
• Use caution when handling the
case. Grip it firmly and do not allow
it to slip while holding it,
• Use heavyglovesto handlethe caseif
necessary
• DONOT
albw the
caseto slide
yourskin!
About the ntro, ls on the Air nditioner
SIGNAL RECEWER
if the switch is _t to "On", the fan sto_ wt-_n the
compressor steps coeBng.
Approximatelyevery 3 minutesthe fanwill turn on and
check the room air todetermineif cooling isneeded.
ON/OFF TIMER
Everytime you push this button, timer is set as follows.
(1Hour.. 2Hours_.3Hours-,.4Hours-. 5_urs ...6Hours-.
7Hours_ 8Hours_ 9Hours.. 10Hours.. 11Hours.. 1Hours .,.Cancel)
• The Setting Tempsrature wil_be rai_d by 2°F(1%) 30rain.
later and by 2°F(1'C) after another 30 rain,
• Toturn the air cond_ionerON, p_h the bulton.
TOturnthe air conditionerOFF, push thebutton again.
Thisbuttontakes priorityover anyother buttons_
When youfirst turn _on, theair conditioneris ont_
Highcool modeand the temp. at 72°F(22°C)
TEMPERATURE SE_NG
• This button _n automaticallycontro_the temperature
el the room.The temperaturecan be set withinarange
Of@°F to _°F by 1°F,(16"Cto 30% by 1"C)
SelectthelowernumberforIcwertem_ature ofthe room.
MODE
* Everytime you push thisbutton it will toggle
be_een C_L, FAN and DRY.
Remotecontrofler
Pr_aution: The RemoteControllerwillnot functionpro_dy ifstrong Hghtstrikesthe _nsor windowof the
air condffioneror ifthere areobstacles betweenthe RemoteControllerandthe air conditioner.
Toturn the airconditioner ON, pusht_ button.To turn the air cor_itioner OFF, pushthebutt_ a_ino
• This button takespdodty over anyotherbutton&
When youIirst turn it on,the air conditioneris onthe Highcoo_modea_ the temp, at 72°F(22°C).
TEMPERATURE SETTING
• This button _n automatically controEthe temperature ofthe room.
The temperature can be set within a range of 60_Fto 86°F by 1°F,(16"C to 30°C by 1"C)
Sei_t the _owernumber tor lower temperatureof the room.
FAN SPEED
Ever_me you pushthis bu_on it isset as follows, {High(F3)--Low(F1 }_ Med(F2} -_High(F3).}
ON/OFF TIM ER
- STOPPING OPERATION
• Ever:_imeyou push thisbutton, whenthe air conditionerisoperating, timer is_t as {ollows_
(1Hour_ 2Hours _,3Hours- 4Hours_ 5Hours- 6Hou_ -*7Hours -_8Hours---9Hours_
10Hours- 11Hours_,12Hours..*Cancel)
• The Setting Te_erature will be raisedby_F(lOC) _min. later andby 2°F(1°C) after another 30 rain,
oSTARTINGOPERATION
• Everytimeyou pushthis button,when the air conditioner isnot operating,timer isset as re!low
(1Hour-* 2Hou_ _,3Hours_.4Hou_ _ 5Houm--6Hours ---7Hours_ 8Houm_--9Hours_,
10Hours -,_11Hours-,-12Hours-,*Cance_)
ENERGY SAVER
Iftheswitchissetto "On",thetanstopswhenthecompressorstopscooling_
Approximatelyeve_ 3minutesthefanwillturnona_ ci]eckt_ ro_ airto determineifcooling_ needed.
Everytime you push this b_on_ itwiBtogglebetween C_L FAN and DRY.
Mode
Additional controls and imPortant information.
The ventilation lever must be in the CLOSE position in order to maintain the best cooling _nditions.
When fresh air is necessary in the room, set the ventilation lever to the OPEN position.
The damper is opened and room air is drawn out.
CLOSE_ VENT JL OPEN
NOTE: Before using the ventilation feature,
make a ventilation kit First, pull down
part @ to horizontal line with part (:_.
Air Direction
The direction of air can be controlled wherever you
want to cool by adjusting the horizontal louver and
the ve_ical louver.
HORIZONTAL AIR.DIRECTION CONTROL
The horizontal air direction is adjusted by
rotating the vertical louver right or left.
VERTICAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL
The vertical air direction is adjusted by rotating the
horizontal louver forward or backward.
How to Secure the Drain
In humid weather, excess water may cause the BASE
PAN to overflow To drain the water, remove the DRAIN
CAP and secure, the DRAIN PiPE to the rear hole of the
BASE PAN.
Drain pipe
Drain cap
and Maintenain
TURN THE AIR CONDITIONER OFF AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET.
Air Filter Cloaning
The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least once every 2
weeks or more often if necessary.
The grille is designed to clean the filter both upward and downward,
TO REMOVE:
1_Open the inlet grille upward by pulling out the bosom of the inlet grille or downward by
pulling out the top of the inlet grille.
2. Using the tab, pull up slightly on the filter to release it and pull it down or up.
3. Clean the filter with warm, soapy water below 40_ (104_).
4. Rinse and gently shake the water from the filter and let it dry before replacing it.
(a) (b) (c)
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will
clog it and reduce performance.
HOW TOINSERT BATTERIES
1. Remove the cover from the back of the remote
controller.
2. Insert two batteries.
Be sure that the (+) and (-) directions are correct
Be sure that both bakeries are new.
3. Re-attach the cover.
Do not use rechargeable
batteries. Such batteries
differ from standard dry
ceils in shape, dimensions,
and performance
° Remove the batteries from
the remote controller if the
air conditioner is not going
to be used for an extended
length of time,
atums
Learning parts name prior to installation will help you understand the installation pmc_edure.
CABINET
FRONT GRILLE
VERTICAL AIR DEFLECTOR
(HORIZONTAL LOUVER)
DRIZONTAL AIR DEFLECTOR
(VERTICAL LOUVER)
AIR DISCHARGE
AIR FILTER " AIR INTAKE
(INLET GRILLE)
BRACE
EVAPORATOR _ ;ER
CONTROL BOARD BASE PAN
REMOTE_
CONTROLLER
POWER CORD
MIOO3R
EVAPORATOR--
CONTROLBOARD
REMOTE_
CONTROLLER
;ER
BASE PAN
POWER CORD
Howto Installthe Unit
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To prevent vibration and noise, make sure
the unit is installed securely and firmly
Install the unit where the sunlight does not
shine directly on the unit.
The outside of the cabinet must extend
outward for at least 11" and there should
be no obstacles, such as a fence or wall,
within 20" from the back of the cabinet
because it will prevent heat radiation of the
condenser.
Restriction of outside air will greatly reduce
the cooling efficiency of the air conditioner.
Fenc_
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CAUTION: All side louvers of the cabinet must remain exposed to the outside of the
structure.
4. Install the unit a little slanted so the back is slightly lower than the front(about 1/¢,).
This will force condensed water to flow to the outside.
5. Install the unit with the bottom about 30"~60" above the floor level.
WindowRequirements
NOTE: All sup_rting parts should be secured to firm wood, masonry, or metal.
This unit is designed for installation in
standard double hung windows with actual
opening widths from 22" to 36".
The top and bottom window sash must open
sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of
15" from the bottom of the upper sash to the
I j ....
22" to
15" min
(Wi_hflamecurtain}
window stool.
InstallationKits Contents
Suggested ToolRequirements
NO. NAME OF PARTS Q%Y
_
i FRAME CURTAmN 2
2 SILL SUPPORT 2
3 BOLT 2
4 NUT 2
5 SCREW(TYPE A) 16
6 SCREW(TYPE B) 3
7 SCREW(TYPE C) 5
8 FOAM-STRIP 1
9 UPPER GUIDE 1
0 FOAM-PE 1
11 FRAME GUIDE 2
12 WINDOWLOCKINGB_CKET 1
i 3 FOAM-PE 1
I SCREWDRIVER(+, -), RULER, KNIFE, HAMMER, PENCIL, LEVEL
PREPARATION OF CHASSIS
Remove the screws which fasten the cabinet
at both sides and at the back.
Slide the unit from the cabinet by gripping the
base pan handle and pulling forward while
bracing the cabinet.
2_
,
Cut the window sash seal to the proper
length.
Peel off the backing and attach the foam-pe
@ to the underside of the window sash.
4_
.
,
,
Remove the backing from the top upper guide
Foam PE @ and attach it to the bottom of the
upper guide ®.
Attach the upper guide onto the top of the
cabinet with 3 type A screws.
Insert the frame guides @ into the bottom of
the cabinet.
Insert the Frame Curtain _ into the upper
guide ® and frame guides @.
(Type A)
8. Fasten the curtains to the unit with 4 Type
A screws
(Type A)
CabinetInstallation
1. Open the window. Mark a line on
center of the window stool(or desired
air conditioner location).
Carefully place the cabinet on the
window stool and align the center
mark on the bottom front with the
center line marked in the window
stool.
2. Pull the bottom window saslh down
behind the upper guide until it meets.
Do not pull the window sash down so
tightly that the movement of Frame
Curtain is restricted.
3. Loosely assemble the sill support
using the parts in Fig. 3.
4. Select the position that will place the
sill support near the outer most point
on sill (See Fig. 4)
NOTE: Be careful when you install the
cabinet (frame guides @ are
broken so easily).
5. Attach the sill support to the cabinet
track hole in relation to the selected
position using 2 Type A screws in
each support(See Fig. 4).
6. The cabinet should be installed with a
very slight tilt(about 1/2") downwaird
toward the outside (See Fig. 5).
Adjust the bolt and the nut of sill
support for balancing the cabinet
7. Attach the cabinet to the window stool
by driving the screws ®(Type B:
Length sixteen millimeters and
below.} through the front angle into
window stool,
8. Pull each Frame curtain fully to each
window sash track, and repeat step 2.
Upper Guide
Window stool
Front Angie Fig, 1
Window Sash
Foam-
Frame Cumin 0
Foam-pe@
_rew(Type A) Q
Sill suppo_Q
Front Angle
Screw(Type B)Q
_rew(Type B)
SillsuppodQ
Sashtrack
9. Attach each Frame curtain the window sash
using screws _Type C),(See Fig, 6)
CAUTION: DO NOT DRILL A HOLE IN THE
BOSOM PAN,
The unit is designed to operate
with approximately 1/2" of water in
bottom pan,
10. Slide the unit into the cabinet(See Fig, 7)
CAUTION: For security purpose, reinstall
screws(Type A) at cabinet's sides.
Screw(Ty_ A)
........Power cord
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Screw(Type A)
11. Cut the foam-strip ® to the proper length
and insert between the upper window sash
and the lower window sash.
(See Fig. 8)
F_m-Strip Q
12. Attach the window locking bracket @ with
a type C screw (See Fig. 9)
Window locking bracket @
13. Attach the front grilte 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 Fig,10)
14 Lift the inlet gdlle and secure it with a type
A screw through the front grille,
(See Fig. 11)
15, Window installation of morn air conditioner
is now completed, See ELECTRICAL DATA
for attaching _wer cord to electrical outlet,
Fig, 10
Fig. 11
How to Use the Reversible,Inlet Grille
1. If you want to pull out the filter upward,
open the inlet grille slightly. Turn inside out
the front grille.
Disassemble the inlet grille from the front
grille with separating the hinged part by
inserting a "--" type screw-driver tip.
Rotate the inlet grille 180 degrees and
insert the hooks into the lower holes of front
grille
Then, insert the filter. (See Fig.12, 13)
2 A_ach the front grille to the cabinet by
inserting the tabs on the grifle into the tabs
on the front of the cabinet, Push the grille in
until it snaps into place (See Fig.14)
!
7
Fig. 12
Fig, 13
3. Lift the inlet grille and secure it with a type
A screw through the front grille.
(See Fig. 15)
4 if you want to pull out the filter downward,
use the reversible inlet grille without
change.
(The grille is already assembled for that
way.)
Bectrical Data
Fig, 14
Fig. 15,
Line Cord Plug Use Wall Receptacle Power Supply
......._ l[)o r_otur'der ar_Y
_T J z/ circumstances out
-./.._ or remove the Use 15 AM P time
>-_J I grounding prong delay fuse or circuit
[..from the plug,
i breaker.
Power supply €oid with
3oprong grounding plug
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards, we strongly discourage the use of an extension cord_However, if you wish to
use an extension cord, use a CSA certifiediUL-listed 3-wire (grounding) extension _rd, rated 15A, i25V.
Standard 125V, 3-wire grounding
r_eptacle rated 15A, 125V AC
ElectricalSafety
(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
FOR THE USER'S PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS
APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERI_ Y GROUNDED
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
three-prong(grounding) plug. Use this with a
standard three-slot(grounding) wall power
outlet(Fig. 16) to minimize the hazard of electric
shock. The customer should have the wall
receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the r_eptacle is properly
grounded,
PREFERREDMETHOD
nsureFoper ground
exists _fore u_
Fig. 16
DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE
OUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER
PLUG,
A. SITUATIONS WHERE THE APPLIANCE
WILL BE DISCONNECTED ONLY
OCCASIONALLY:
Because of potential safety hazards, we strongly
discourage the use of an adapter plug. However, if
you wish to use an adapter, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made. Use ULqisted
adapter, available from most local hardware
store(Fig. 17). The large slot in the adapter must be
aligned with the large slot in the receptacle to
assure a proper polari_ connection.
CAUTION: A_aching the adapter ground terminal b
the wall receptacle _ver 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.
The customer should have the circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
Di_onnect the power cord from the adapter, using
one hand on each_Otherwise, the adapter ground
terminal might break DO NOT USE the appliance
with a broken adapter plug,
B. SITUATIONS WHERE, THE APPLIANCE
WILL BE DISCONNECTED OFTEN.
Do not use an adapter piug in these situations.
Unplugging the power _rd fr_uent]y can lead to
an eventual breakage of the ground terminal The
wail power outlet should be replaced by a
three-slot(grounding) outlet instead.
Metal screw
Fig. 17
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards, we strongly
discourage the use of an extension cord. However,
if you wish to use an extension cord, use a CSA
certified/UL4isted 3-wire(grounding) extension cord,
rated 15A, 125V,
fore you for
Troubleshooting Tips
Save I time and money! Review the chart below first and
you may not ne_ to cat! for service.
Normal OPerating
You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up and thrown against the condenser
on rainy days or when the humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve
efficiency.
You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycles on and off.
Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy days, The water may overflow
and drip from the outdoor side of the unit,
The fan may run even when the compressor does not.
Abnormal Operation
Air conditioner
doesnot start
Air conditioner
doesnot cool as it
should
Air co,ndition_
Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed
completely into the outlet.
Check the house fusdcircuit breaker box and
replace the fuse or reset the breaker,
When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the
air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor
overload.
Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or furniture
blocking the front of the air _nditioner.
Set the TEMP Control to a lower number
. Clean the filter at least every 2 weeks.
See the operating instructions s_tion.
When the air conditioner is first turned on
you need to allow time for the room to cool down.
Check for open furnace floor registers
and cold air returns.
Set the air conditioner's vent to the closed position.
See Air Conditioner Freezing Up below,
Set the mode control at High Fan or High Cool with
the high temperature,
Aprender el nombre de las partes antes de la instalacion le,ayudara a entender el proceso
de,instalacidn.
DEFLECTOR DE AIRE HORIZONTAL
(VENTANILLAS HORIZONTALES)
GABIN
REJILLA
FRONTAL
FILTRO DE AIRE
_TOR HORIZONTAL DE AIRE
(VENTANILLAS VERTICALES)
SALIDA DE AIRE
RECOLECTOR DE AIRE
(BANDEJA DE ENTRADA)
SUSPENSORES
COMPRESOR
EVAPORADOR --
PANEL
DE CONTROL
-- CON DENSADOR
BANDEJA
CABLE DE CONEXJON ELECTRICA
M1003R
EVAPORADOR
PANEL
DE CONTROL
SUSPENSORES
CABLE DE CONEX!0N ELECTRICA
COMPRESOR
CONDENSADOR
BANDEJA
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LIMITED '¢¢ARRANTY
United S_tes of Ameri_
LG Elt_tronics will repair or at its option replacE, "_ithout c:hargc, your product which proves to be defective
in materi_ or workmar_ship under normal u_ during the warranty period listed _low from the date of
orlgin_ pu_hase.
This warranty is g¢_ only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty Nrlod as long as it is
in the U.S including Alaska, llawaii, and U.S. Territories.
LG Room Air Conditioner Warranty Period
All Parts / Year 1Year (In-Home Serv ice)
Compressor 5 Years 1Year (in-Home Service)
No other express warranty is applicable m this product. 'U{E DURNFION OF ANY IMPLIED "6%RR.ANFIES.
[NC.LUDIN(} THE NN_IED '_X,%RRANTY OF MERCHAN'IABIHTY, IS HMrFEI) TO TIlE DURKFI()N OF
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY _RE_. LG ELECFR()NICS SHALL N(Yl; BE LIABLE FOR THE L()SS OF
USE OF THE PROI)UCI\ 1NCONVIENCE, LOSS OR ANY UI'IIER DAMAGES, DII_.ECT OR
CONSEQUI;J_,_TIAL ARISING OUT OF THE USE O}; OR INAB[MTY 'ID USE, THIS PRODUCF OR [()R
ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANT'_ INCLUDNG TIlE IMPLIED "_k_RRANFY
OF MERCfIAN'ITxBIIXFY APPLI(%BI.E _IIDTHIS PRODUCT.
Some States do not Nlow the exclusion or limitation of incklental or consequential damages or limitations
on how long an implied warralty lasts; so these limitaions or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you :may ala_ have other fights which vary from stale to
state.
THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:
1_ Service trips to your home t_ deliver and pickup_ i_stML instmct, or replace t:_mse fl_ses or correct
house wiring or plumbing, or correction of unauthorized repaks.
2_ Damage to the pro&lct caused by accident, pests, fire, floods, or acts of God.
3. Repairs when your LG product is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, anise, or improper installatiom
Therefore, the_ costs are paid by the consumo:
if the product is installed outside the normal service area, any cost of transl×_rtation involved in the
repair of the product, or the replacement of a defective pa_s, shall be borne by the owner_
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS:
"lb ob_in Warranty Coverage:
To obtain Product or Customer
Service Assistance:
lb obNin the neart_t Authorized
_'rvice Center:
Retain your Bill of Sales to prove date of purchase.
A Copy of your Sales Receipt must _ submiued at the time
warranV service is Novided.
Call 1-800-243-00110 (Morn~ FrL 7 AM _-8 PM CT)
(Sat. 8AM ~ 5 PM CI')
Press tim appropriate menu optkm, a_Nhave your product
type (Room Air Conditioner), model number, serial numbec m_d
ZIP (?ode mad>'.
Call 1-800-2434)000 (24 hrs a day_7 days per week)
Press the appropriate option, and have your product type
(Room A_ Conditioner), mo@l m_m_r, _rial number, and ZIP
C_e
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