LG LW1200ER Owner's manual

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MODELS: LWIO'O0 _ries
manual. It contains valuable
itioner. This manual may help
!rig proper air conditioner
_,ruse_
order to prevent
Jse or improper
es caus_ by
Your Records
Write the _! and serial numbers here:
Mode! #
Serial #
You can find them on a,label on the,sideof each unit
_alet's Name
_te Purcha_d
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, ffyou 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.
Topreventinjuryandpropertyd_age, followthe_ instruction.
Incorrectoperationduetoignoringinstruc'_ionswil_cause1_3rmor_mage fileseriousnesso,fwhichis
indictedbythe_ollllowingsymbols.
[] The following _ems are classified bythese symbols,
C_erwise, it wi#cause e!ectric
shock or fire,dueto heat
generafon or e_ric shock,
Itwill cause e_ectricsh¢ck or fire
due to heat_neration
Itwill cause,failure of machine or
electric shock
Itmay cause fire and e,lectric
shock
Itmay cause fire and e_e_ic shock,
Itw41_cause eiect_c shock or fire
due to heat generafono
.,It '_1_cause elect_qcshock,
No instal{ationmay cause,fire
and electric shock accident.,
'i It:may cause electric shock,,
. It will cause elec_c shock or fire,
Ifthes_upp_t®_d__mag_, _must_'_
replaced bythe_nu_a_u_eroritsser¢_e
agentorasimilarlyquarriedpersonin
or_r toavoida_zard,{Yattachment)
N,ogrounding may cause ele:tdc
sh_k (_ _nsta_la_ionManual},
_tmay cause fire and electric
shock accident
_tmay cause fire,
* It may cause an explosion or fire,
It may cause expbsi,on fire a_qdburn,
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, It may cause _ilure and ele_ric shock
' They are sharp and may cause . Water may enter the unit and
_grade the insuiation It may
cause an electro shock.
Since the fan rotates at high
speed dudng operation, i:tmay
cause injury,
Oper_ion 'with'windowso_ned
may cause we_ing of:indoor and
soaking of household furniture,
. i:tmay cause failure of appliance
or accident.
This could injure the pet or plant
It may cause elec_c shock and
damage.
if leaving appliance damaged,
there is concern of dama_ due
to _e fai!ing of pr_uct
Appearance may be deteriorated
due to change of produ_ color or
scratching of its surface
There is danger of fire or e,iectric
shock,
An oxygen sho_age may _c:ut.
It may cause damage of animals:
or vegetables or !oss of prope_y,
It may cause failure of pr_uct or
fire
. Operation without filters will
cause faiiure°
Itcontains containments and will
make you 5ick,i
* 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_sedtodirectairflowforanextendedperiodoftimecou!dbehazardoust:oyourhealth,,Donot
exposeoccupants,,_ts, orplantstodirectallowforextend_periodsoftime,
}_ Duetothe_ssibi_ityofoxygendeficiency,ventil_e_e roomwhenusedtoge,_,erwithstovesorother
Donotusethisaircondi_onerfornon-specifiedspecialpu_os,es(e,g,,preservingprecisiondevices,
hod,,pets,plants,andm-tobie_s) Usageinsuchaman_qercouldharmsuchprope_y,
Donot:touc:hthemetalpartsoftheunitwhenremovingthefilterIniuriescanoccurwhenhandlingsharp
metaledges,
DonotusewatertocleaninsidetheairconditionerExposuretow_tercandestroy#_einsula'_onleading
topossiblee_iectricsh_k,
Whenc_eaningtheunit,first:makesurethatthepowerandb_akerareturnedoff,Thefanrotatesata
veryhighspeed d 'du rig,o_ration,Thereisapossibilityofiniuryiftheun_s_werisaccidentally
tiggeredonwhilecieaninginnerDa_softheuniL
Forrepairandmaintenancecontactyourauthoriz_ser,4cedeaier,
The _mo, te co,ntro!and control _i wiltlook like o_, of t_ following pictures.
F'_ LOW
F_ M_D
F3 H_H
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DRY COOL
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T]IMER FAN ENERGY
SAVER ®
_WER
OperatJonstarts when this button is pressed and
stops when you press the b_tton again.
TEMPERATURE CO_ROL
The the_ostat monitors room tem_rature to
main'Winthe,desired temperature.
The thermostat:c_ be set be_een 60_86_
The unittakes an average of 30 minutes 'toadjust
the r_m temperature by1 _.
OPERATION MODE SELECTOR
Sele_: cooling m_e to cool _e room
Select energy saver mode for ener_ saving
Select fan mode for b_ic venNatJngfan
operation.
Select dry mode for dry opera, on..
FAN SPEED SELECTOR:
For increased power whilecooling! seiect a
higher fan speed
3 steps: High _ Low e M_
O_O,FF T_iMiER
The timer can be setto start and stop the unit:in
hourly increments (up to !2 hours}.
REMOTE CONTROL SE_OR
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AiR:PUR|NER
Pressthe Air Purifier button Opera, on will sta_
_en the b_ton is pressed _d stop when the
b_on is pressed again.
Set the fan spe_ again with the remote control.
YOucan select #'_efan speed in _ree
steps-high, low or medium.
Each _me the button is pressed, the fan s_ed
mode is shifted
If you press the only Air Purifier button, only air
purifying operates wi_o_ cooling
Then, fan speed is low.
"Youcan select _e fan speed in _rree steps:
high°_ow,or medium.
Each time the fan speed button is pressed, _e
fan speed mo_ is shifted.
SLEEP'MODE
Pressthe sleep mode bu_on to set the time you
want the unit to turn off autom_ically
Every_me you push this button, the remaining
time wiii be set as:bliows (1Hour -+ 2Hours -*
3Hours -_ 4Hours -* 5Hours _,6Hours ....
7Hours OHours 1Hour 2Hours *
:i_ Push oL_tthe cover on the,back of the remote control with your _umb
i_ Pay a_entionto polanty and insert two newAAA 15V batteries.
;_ Rea_ch the cover
NOTE: Do not use rechargable .batteries:Make sure that _,th batteries are new.
tn order toprevent discha(qe 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_ety hot or humid pia_s.
Tomaintain optimal o_ation of the ;remotecontroi, the remote sensor should
not _ expo_ to direct sunlight.
Eheremote control can _ mount_ on a waHusing the mountab_ ho_er.
For maximum _ling efficiency,, CLOSEthe vent. This will allow internal air circulation,
OPEN the ventto disch_ge stalieair.
CLOS, E=LVENT_OPEN
_TE : _fore using the vend/a#onfeature _sidon the
vent lever by puffing PaPA out stra@hit and
Airflow ca_ be adiust_ by changing the direction of _e air conditioneCs louvers, This can also i_qcrease9_e
coo_i_gefficiency of _e air conditioner
Adjusting Norizon_all Air Flow Direction
A_ust]ng the ve_cal _ouversleft and _ght w'il_
change horizontal airflow,,
Adjusting Ve_ica| Air Flow Direction
Adiusting the horizontal vane up a_d do'_ will
change ve_ical airflow°The v_e ca_ _ adjuste_
by nudging _e back or up and dew# of the vane,
Adjusting hodzonta! air f_ow Adjuring vertical air flow
Recom_ndi_ orientation of |ouver's
Adjust louvers to face upwards when _oling to m_imize c_ling effi,ciiency
Turnthepont offandunpt_ thepo,_r plug _fote deaning theair mndit_n,er,
The air filt,erbehind the inlet grille should be checked and cleaned _ 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 pullin9 off #}e exposed door
on the top of the unit (based on installation),
Pui!the tab siightiy to release the fi_ter,Pu!lthe 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
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The base pan may overflow 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 t_e fins to avoid iniuring yourse#,
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The Air Purifying fiRerbehind _e air filter should be choked and cleaned once every 3 months or moreoften if
necessary.
After removing the Air Purifying Filter0pull
slightly brward to remove the Air Purifying filter
Soak the Air Purifying Filter in water mixed with a
mild @tergent br 20_30 minutes.
Dry 'theAir Puri_ing Filter in the shade for a
day(Re moisture must _ removed completely
on this paMo)
Note the cuts of electric discharge lines,
Re-instal_the Air Purifying Fi_erto the odginal
Don't touch this Air Pud#yingFilter within
10 s_onds after opening the inlet griile
it may caf#sean electric shock
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This appliance should be insta!led in accordance with nationa_wiring!regulations,,This guide acts as a
guide to help to explain p_duct 'features
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You can choose bet¢_n _o meth_s below according to your window stool shape and preference,
. Fastenthe stopper using 2 screw holes, and lead
out the _wer cord through s_i't"A'_
, Fasten the stopper using left scr_ hole, and rotate
properly to lead the power ,cordout#_roughsift "B°'
Power cord
Power cord
To prevent vibration and noise, make sure the unit
is inst_led securely and firmly
!nstai_the unit where the sunlight d_s not shine
directly on th,eunit C.:_oi_Jair Heat
radiation
_ The outside of the cabinet:must extend outward for _ _)
at least 12"and there shouid be no obstacles0such _
as a fence or wall, _thin 20from the back of _e
cabinet because it wiil preve_ heat radiation of the
,conde_qser,
Res2ic_on d outside air wil_greatly reduce the
cooling efficiency of the air oondit:ioner,
Fence
CAUTION; Ali s_e Io'uversof t_ cabinet must remain expos_ to,theoutage of'the structure.
install the unit a I_le slanted so the back is slightiy iower than the front (about 1/2"),,
This will force condensed water to flow to _e outside,
instail the unit with the ibo_om a_ut 3,0'"_60°'above the floor ievel
NOTE: Aft supporting parts shou_ _ _ured to fi_ wood, miaso,nry, or _tal.
This unit is designed for installation in standard _uble
hung win_ws with a_ua_opening wi_hs _m 27
to 3'9'L
The top and bottom window sash must open sufficient!y
to allow a clear ve_ical opening of 16°'from _e bottom
of _,e upper sash tothe window stool
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NO,. NAME 'OFPARTS Q_It
I FRAME CURTAIN 2
2 SILLSUPPORT 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1'1
!2
13
BOLT 2
NUT 2
SCREW 16
SCREW(_PE B} 3
SCREW_',TY'PEC) 5
FOX-STRiP 1
UPPERGUIDE 1
FO_oPE 1
FRAMEGUIDE 2
W_NDOWLOCKINGBRACKET t
FO_PE 1
SCREWDRIVER(+, o), RULER, KNIFE, HAMMER, PENCIL, LEVEL ]
PREPARATION OF CHASSIS
Remove t}-_ _rews which fasten the cabinet at _th
sides ,andat the back,,
Sliide the unRfrom the cabinet by gd_ng the ba_ _n
ha_le and pulling [oP_ard while bracing the canner.
:_ Cut the window sastl seal to the proper ],eng'th.
Peel off the _cNng and at_ch the Fo,am-PE @ to the
u_emide of the wi_,ow sash.
Remove t_ _c_ from fl_e,top u_er guide Foam-PE
@,and _ach it to _e bosom of the Upper Guide _
Attad! the u_r gui_ onto the top oif the _b,i_t with 3
Type A ._rews @
Inert the Frame Guides @ i_o the bottom of the
cabinet,
;_ Inert the Frame Cudain 0 into,the Upper Guide @ and
Frame Gu[d_ @,
Fasten the cut,ins to the unit wit:h4 Type
A _rews G
Screws
_O_n the window, Mark a line on center of _e
window stool
Carefully place the cabinet on the window sl¢_oland
aiign the center mark on the bosom front w_h the
center line maA_ in _e window stool,,
Upper Guide,
Front Angle
stool
Fig. 1i
Pu_l_e bosom win®w sash down behind the Up_,r
Guide ® untii it meets
NOTE: Do notpull the window sash dowR #ghtiy that thie
movement of Frame Curtain,_ is restrictS,
Window Sash
Foam-
Cabinet
Frame Curtain 0
INDOOR
Loosely assemNe the Si!l Suppo_ _ using _e pa_s
in Fig, 3
Sill
OUTDOOR
Fig. 3
Sel_t the posi'Sonthat wili placethe Siil Suppo_ C_
near _e outer most point on si_l(See Fig. 4)
_TE: Be _mfui whenyou in,stallt_ _binet ('Frame
Gui_s @ arebrok_ eas,iTy),
A_ch the Sill Support _,_to_e cabinet track hoie in
relation to the sele_ed position using 2 Type A
screws in each suppo_:(See Fig 4),
Frame Guid,e i
INDOOR OUTDOOR
Fig. 4
_:_ _ cabinet shouM be i_tall_ wifll, a very slight ti_t
(a_ut 1/2"),_wr_ard toward the outside
(See Fig_5),
Adiust the, bolt a_ the nat of Sill Sup_rt Q for
ba!i_cing t_ c.3bi_t,
A_,a,ct)the cabinet to the window sty! _ driving
"_hi8_rews ® (Ty_ B: Leith 16mm (5,/8inch),
and bellow,) through the front a_Je, into win_w
stool
Pul!each Frame Curtain 'O Mly to each window
_sh track, and repeat _ep 2
A_ach each Frame Cfu_ain _t_e wi#:_w sash using
screws _[_',,(TypeC) (See Fig 6)
Screw(Type B)@
Front Angle
Screw(Type B}_
Sill Suppo_
Siil Suppo_Q
Sash track
Fig. 5
CAU_N: Do n_t dril! a h_ in the _ttom pan_
Theunit is des_ned to operate with
ap_ximatety !/Z' ef water in bottom pan.
Thereis no n_ toadd water ff the _'n is dry.
Slide the urfit into the cabitqe,t,,(See Fig 7}
CAUTION: For secu#ty pui_t*cjise, reinstall screws (Type A)
,atcabin_'s sides.
Cut the Foam-Stnp ® to_e proper leL_gthand inset:
between the,_pper window sash and the lower
window sash,,(See Fig 8)
Screw(Type A)
/,
Screw
(Type A),
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
'_ Attach the Window L_king Bracket @ with a Type
C _rew (_;_1_(See Fig. 9)
bracket @
Fig. 9
Attach the fro_ grille to the cabinet by inserting the
ta_ on the grille into the tabs o,nthe front o_the
c.a_net. Push the gri_e in unti_it snaps into p_ace.
(See Fig. 10,),
Fig. 10
PuI_down the inlet grille _d secure it with a T_
A screw Othrough the front grille. (See,Fig. 11)
Window installation of room air condi'8oner' is
now completed, See [ELECTRICAL DATA for
a_aching power cord to el_trical ouSet,
Fig. 11
Line CordiPlug Use Wall Receptacle Power Supply
Use i 5,AMP, time
delay fuse or circuit
breaker.
S_ndard 125.V, 3-wire grounding
receptaclle ra_ed 15A, 125V AC
Use of extension cords
"8_ause of potential safety hazards, we _rong_y_is_urage the use o_a_ extension cord However, if you wish
_ouse a_ extensio_ cord, use a CSA ce_fie_iUL-listed 3-wke (grounding)extension _rd, rat_ a_15A,125V
(PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y)
FOR'THE USER'S PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS
APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLiyGROUNDED
The power oord of this appliance is equipped wi_ a
_ree=prong (grounding) p_ug.Use _is with a standard
bhree-slot(grounding} wall power o_let (Fig 12) to
minimize the hazard of electric shock. The customer
should have _e wail receptacle and circuit checked by
a qualified elec¢ricianto make sure _e receptacle is
propedy grounded,
PREFERRED M_HOD
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Because d potential safety h_ards, we strongly
discourage the use of an adapter plug, However, ifyou
wish to use an adapter, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made,,Use,UL-list_ adapter,
available from most i_al hardware stores (Fig, I3},
The iarge slot in the adapter mu_ be aligned with the
iarg!es!otin the receptac!e to assure a proper pola_ty
_nnectiom
CAUTION: Attaching the_apter ground terminal to
thewatt _ver screw does not
ground the a_lian_ unless the cover
screw is metal, and not insulated, and the
war is groun_ through the
house wiring. The custo_r should have
the circuit choked by a'quaiiF_
tomake sure ther_tade ispmper_y
Ensurep#o_r ground
existsbeforeuse
Fig. 12
NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND)
PRONG FROM THE POWER PLUG,
A. S_UA_O_ WHEN THE APPLIANCE WILL BE
DISCONNECTED OCCASIONALLY:
Disconne_ the power cord from the adapter, using one
hand on each. _he_ise, _e adapter ground terminal
might break IDONOT USE_e appliance 'w_tha
broken adapter piug
B. S_UATIONS, WHEN THE APPLIANCE 'WILL BE
DISCONNECTED OFTEN.
not:use an adapter plug in these situations..
Unplugging the power oord fr_uenty can lead to an
eventu_ breakage of the ground termina_ The wal_
power outlet should be replaced by a fl_ree-slot
(grounding} outlet instead°
TEMPORARY M_OD
Riecep_acle_ver
screw
Fig. !3,
USE OF E_ENSION CORDS
Because d potential safety h_ards, we strongly
discourage the use of an extension cord. However, if
youwish to use an extension cord, use a CSA
_rtifiediUL-listed 3owi_ (grounding} extension cord
rat_ at 15A, 125V
Before calling for service, p¢e_e review the foflowir_ hstof common,problems and solution&
The air conditioner is operating no.ally when:
Yo_Jhear a pinging noise, Thisiscaus_ by water being picked up by the condenser on rainy days or in highly
humid conditions This fea#Jreis designed to help remove moisture in '_e air and improve ,coolingefficiency,
You hear the thermostat click This is caused bythe compressor cycle st_ing and stopping,
•iYou see water dr_ppingifrom the rear of_e unit W_er may _ _!lected in the base pan in highly humid
conditions or on rainy days Thiswater overflows and drips from the rear of the uni't
You hearthe fan running wh!e the compressor is silent. This is a normal operatJonaifeature.
The air conditioner may _ operating abnormally when:
The air conditioner
atal/
Air conditioner
does not,c,ooJ
Ice,appears on the
a# c_nditioner,
iiiiill
Ma_e surethe plug is completely plugged into
e outiet
Check the fuse!cirou_ breaker box and replace
_e fuse or reset the breaker
, Inthe event of a power f_lure, set _e power
control to OFF°When the power is restored,
wait 3 minutes to restart the air _nditioner to
prevent the compressor from overloading
, Make surethere are no curtains, blinds
brn_ure or other ob_acles in fro_ of the air
conditioner
Turn_e knob to a higher se_i_g The highest
se#Jngprovides maximum cooling
Clean the fitter at least every 2 weeks Refer to
_e 'Careand Maintenance' section (pg} ofthe
manua_
After_e air conditioner isturned on, you need
to give the air _ndihoner some time to coo_the
room
Check for open furnace floor res{_ers and co{d
air returns.
CLOSE _e airconditioner vent
See,_e appears on the air conditioner below
Icemay N_k the air flow and obslruct the air
condi_oner from pro_dy cooling the room Set
_e fan at MED or HIGH _i/e se_ing the
_e_ostat at I or 2 untl _e ice meits_
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