LG C122CR User manual

LG Room
Air Conditioner
OWNER'S MANUAL
LG
SU/SZ/S3 Chassis
website http://www.lgservice.com
IMPORTANT
• Please read this owner's manual carefully and thoroughly
before installing and operating your room air conditioner.
• Please retain this owner's manual for future reference after
reading it thoroughly.
• Antes de utilizar el aparato de aire acondicionado, lea este
manual con detenimiento y guárdelo para otras consultas
en el futuro.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
MODELS: C122CR NU1 C122CR UU1
(MODELOS)
C182CR N31 C182CR U31
C182HR N31 C182HR U31
C242CR N31 C242CR U31
C242HR N31 C242HR U31
C242HB N31 C242HB U31
C242HM N31 C242HM U31
C242HD N31 C242HD U31

2Room Air Conditioner
Room Air Conditioner Owner’s 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
■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.
•Installation work must be performed in
accordance with the National Electric Code by
qualified and authorized personnel only.
Safety Precautions.........................3
Prior to Operation ..........................9
Introduction..................................10
Electrical Safety ...........................11
Operating Instructions.................13
Maintenance and Service............27

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Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions
To prevent the injury of the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be
followed.
■Incorrect operation due to ignoring instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified
by the following indications.
This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to properties only.
■The meanings of the symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
Be sure not to do.
Be sure to follow the instruction.
■Installation
Do not use damaged power
cords, plugs, or a loose
socket.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.
For electrical work, contact
the dealer, seller, a qualified
electrician, or an Authorized
Service Center.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.
Always use the power plug
and socket with the ground
terminal.
• There is risk of electric shock.
Install the panel and the
cover of control box
securely.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.
Do not modify or extend the
power cord.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.
Do not install, remove, or
re-install the unit by
yourself (customer).
• There is risk of fire, electric
shock, explosion, or injury.

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Safety Precautions
Be cautious when
unpacking and installing
the product.
• Sharp edges could cause injury.
Be especially careful of the
case edges and the fins on the
condenser and evaporator.
For installation, 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.
• It may cause injury, accident, or
damage to the product.
Be sure the installation area
does not deteriorate with
age.
• If the base collapses, the air
conditioner could fall with it, causing
property damage, product failure,
and personal injury.
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 furnishings.
Take care to ensure that
power cords could not be
pulled out or damaged
during operation.
• There is risk of fire or electrical
shock.
Do not place anything on
the power cord.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.
Do not turn the
air-conditioner ON or OFF
by plugging or unplugging
the power plug.
• There is risk of fire or electrical
shock.
■Operation

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Safety Precautions
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Use a dedicated outlet for
this appliance.
• There is risk of fire or electrical
shock.
Grasp the plug to remove
the cord from the outlet. Do
not touch it with wet hands.
• There is risk of fire or electrical
shock.
Do not place a heater or
other appliances near the
power cable.
• There is risk of fire and electric
shock.
Do not allow water to run
into electric parts.
• It may cause There is risk of
fire, failure of the product, or
electric shock.
Do not store or use
flammable gas or
combustibles near the air
conditioner.
• There is risk of fire or failure of
product.
Do not use the product in a
tightly closed space for a
long time.
• Oxygen deficiency could occur.
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.
Unplug the unit if strange
sounds, odors, or smoke
comes from it.
• There is risk of electrical shock
or fire
Stop operation and close
the window in storm or
hurricane. If possible,
remove the air conditioner
from the window before the
hurricane arrives.
• There is risk of property
damage, failure of product, or
electric shock.
Wax
Thinner

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Safety Precautions
Always check for gas
(refrigerant) leakage after
installation or repair of
product.
• Low refrigerant levels may
cause failure of product.
Install the drain hose to
ensure that water is drained
away properly.
• A bad connection may cause
water leakage.
Keep level even when
installing the product.
• To avoid vibration or water
leakage.
■Installation
90˚
Unplug the appliance before
performing cleaning or
maintenance.
•There is risk of electrical shock.
When the product is not 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 could step on or fall
onto the outdoor unit.
•This could result in personal
injury and product damage.
Do not open the inlet grill 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.
When the product is soaked
(flooded or submerged),
contact an Authorized
Service Center.
•There is risk of fire or eletric
shock.
Ventilate the product from
time to time when operating
it together with a stove, etc.
•There is risk of fire or electrical
shock.

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Safety Precautions
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Do not install the product
where the noise or hot air
from the outdoor unit could
damage the neighborhoods.
•It may cause a problem for your
neighbors.
Use two or more people to
lift and transport the air
conditioner.
•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. Corrosion, particularly on
the condenser and evaporator fins,
could cause product malfunction
or inefficient operation.
Do not direct airflow at
room occupants. (Don't sit
in the draft.)
•This could damage your health.
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, 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. They
are very sharp!
•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.
■Operation

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Safety Precautions
Do not recharge or disassemble the
batteries. Do not dispose of batteries in a
fire.
•They may burn or explode.
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.
Always insert the filter
securely. Clean the filter
every two weeks or more
often if necessary.
•A dirty filter reduces the
efficiency of the air conditioner
and could cause product
malfunction or damage.
Do not insert hands or other
objects through the air inlet
or outlet while the air
conditioner is plugged in.
•There are sharp and moving
parts that could cause personal
injury.
Do not drink the water
drained from the unit.
•It is not sanitary and could
cause serious health issues.
■Disuse
Use a firm stool or ladder when cleaning or
maintaining the air conditioner.
•Be careful and avoid personal injury.
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 explosion

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Prior to Operation
Prior to Operation
1. Contact an installation specialist for installation.
2. Plug in the power plug properly.
3. Use a dedicated circuit.
4. Do not use an extension cord.
5. Do not start/stop operation by plugging/unplugging the power cord.
6. If the cord/plug is damaged, replace it with only an authorized replacement part.
1. Being exposed to direct airflow for a long time may be hazardous to your health. Do not expose
occupants, pets, or plants to direct airflow for a long time.
2. Due to the possibility of oxygen deficiency, ventilate the room when using the appliance together with
stoves or other heating devices.
3. Do not use this air conditioner for non-specified special purpose (e.g. preserving precision devices,
food, pets, plants, or art objects). Such use may damage your properties.
1. Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter. Injury can occur.
2. Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner. Exposure to water can destroy the insulation,
leading to 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 triggered while
cleaning inner parts of the unit.
For repair and maintenance, contact your authorized service dealer.
Preparing for Operation
Usage
Cleaning and Maintenance
Service

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Introduction
Introduction
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.
NOTICE
Features
Symbols used in this Manual
Signal Receptor
Front Panel
Air Discharge
Air Intake Vents
Air Outlet Vents
Power Cord
Power button
Connecting
Wires
Piping
Drain Hose
Base Plate
NEO Plasma Filter
Air Inlet
Air Filter
Indoor
Outdoor
WARNING: 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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Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety
WARNING: This appliance must be properly grounded.
To minimize the risk of electric shock, you must alway plug into a grounded oulet.
WARNING: Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the
power plug.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: If you have any doubt whether the air conditioner is
properly grounded, have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by
a qualified electrician.
Preferred method
Ensure proper ground
exists before use

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Electrical Safety
Temporary Use of an Adapter
We strongly discourage the use of an adapter due to potential safety hazards. For temporary
connections, use only a UL-listed 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.
WARNING: Never use 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 V.
Temporary Use of an Extension Cord
Temporary method
Adapter Plug
Receptacle Cover
Metal Screw

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Operation indicating
lamps
Operating Instructions
How to insert the Batteries
Storage and Tips for using the Remote Controller
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.
Use 2 AAA(1.5volt) batteries.
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
NOTICE
•The remote controller may be stored by mounting
it on a wall. •To operate the room air conditioner, aim the remote controller at the signal receptor.
Signal receptor
Receives the signals from the remote controller.(Signal receiving sound: two short beeps or one long beep.)
Operation indicating lamps
On/Off : Lights up during the system operation.
Sleep Mode : Lights up during Sleep Mode Auto operation.
Timer : Lights up during Timer operation.
Defrost Mode : Lights up during Defrost Mode or *Hot
Start operation (Heat pump model only)
: Lights up during outdoor unit operation.
(Cooling model only)
NEO Plasma : The function illustrates its dynamic mode by using a multiple lighting system.
PLASMA
Outdoor Unit
Operation
Operating Instructions
*Hot Start operation: Stops the indoor fan in Heating Operation to prevent cold air from blowing out from unit.

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Operating Instructions
Controls
ON OFF
CANCEL
AUTO CLEAN
SET
1
3
5
4
9
10
12
14
16
7
2
8
13
15
11
6
Cooling Operation
Auto Operation or Auto Changeover
Healthy Dehumidification Operation
Flip-up door
(opened)
Heating Operation
Signal transmitter
• Cooling Model( ), Heat Pump Model( )
17
18
Operation Mode
The controls will look like the following.
Remote Control Operations
1. START/STOP BUTTON
Operation starts when this button is pressed
and stops when the button is pressed again.
2. OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON
Used to select the operation mode.
3. ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING
BUTTONS
Used to select the room temperature.
4. INDOOR FAN SPEED SELECTOR
Used to select fan speed in four steps
low, medium, high and CHAOS.
5.
JET COOL
Used to start or stop the speed cooling.(speed
cooling operates super high fan speed in
cooling mode.)
6. CHAOS SWING BUTTON
Used to stop or start louver movement and
set the desired up/down airflow direction.
7. ON/OFF TIMER BUTTONS
Used to set the time of starting and stopping
operation. (See page 23)
8. TIME SETTING BUTTONS
Used to adjust the time. (See page 23)
9. TIMER SET/CANCEL BUTTON
Used to set the timer when the desired time
is obtained and to cancel the Timer
operation. (See page 23)
10. SLEEP MODE AUTO BUTTON
Used to set Sleep Mode Auto operation.
(See page 23)
11. AIR CIRCULATION BUTTON
Used to circulate the room air without
cooling or heating. (See page 24)
12. ROOM TEMPERATURE CHECKING
BUTTON
Used to check the room temperature.
13. NEO PLASMA(OPTIONAL)
Used to start or stop the
plasma-purification function. (See page 21)
14. HORIZONTAL AIRFLOW DIRECTION
CONTROL BUTTON (OPTIONAL)
Used to set the desired horizontal airflow
direction.
15. RESET BUTTON
Used prior to resetting time.
16. 2nd F Button
Used prior to using modes printed in blue
at the bottom of buttons. (See page 22)
17. AUTO CLEAN (OPTIONAL)
Used to set Auto Clean mode.
18. LED LUMINOSITY (OPTIONAL)
Used to adjust LED luminosity.

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ON
Cooling Healthy
Dehumidification
Auto Heating
(Heat pump model only)
To lower the temperature
To raise the temperature
Operating Instructions
Press the Start/Stop button.
The unit will respond with
a beep.
Open the door of the remote controller. To select Cooling
Operation, press the Operation Mode Selection button.
Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is
shifted in the direction of the arrow.
Close the door of the remote controller. Set the temperature
lower than the room temperature. The temperature can be
set within a range of 18°C-30°C at intervals of 1°C
Set the fan speed again with the door
of the remote controller still closed.
You can select the fan speed in four
steps-low, medium, high and CHAOS.
Each time the button is pressed, the
fan speed mode is shifted.
1
2
3
4
Natural wind by the CHAOS logic
❏For fresher feeling, press the Indoor fan speed selector and set to CHAOS mode. In this mode, the wind
blows like a natural breeze by automatically changing fan speed according to the CHAOS logic.
Cooling operation

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ON
Cooling Healthy
Dehumidification
Auto Heating
(Heat pump model only)
To lower the temperature
To raise the temperature
Operating Instructions
Press the Start/Stop button.
The unit will respond with
a beep.
Open the door of the remote controller. To select Auto
Operation, press the operation mode selection button.
Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is
shifted in the direction of the arrow.
The temperature and fan speed are automatically set by the
electronic controls based on the actual room temperature. If
you want to change the set temperature, press the Room
Temperature Setting buttons. The cooler or warmer you feel,
the more times (up to two times) you should press the button.
The set temperature will be changed automatically.
During Auto Operation
❏You cannot control the indoor fan speed. It has already been set by the Fuzzy rule.
❏If the system is not operating as desired, manually switch to another mode. The system will not
automatically switch from the cooling mode to the heating mode, or from heating mode to cooling
mode, it must be done by manually resetting.
❏During Auto Operation, pressing the chaos swing button makes the horizontal louvers swing up and
down automatically. If you want to stop auto-swing, press the chaos swing button again.
1
2
3
Auto operation (Cooling model only)

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ON
Cooling Healthy
Dehumidification
Auto
changeover
Heating
(Heat pump model only)
To lower the temperature
To raise the temperature
Operating Instructions
Auto changeover operation(Heat pump model only)
Press the Start/Stop button.
The unit will respond with
a beep.
Open the door of the remote controller. To select Auto Changeover
Operation, press the Operation Mode Selection button.
Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is shifted in the
direction of the arrow.
1
2
Close the door of the remote controller. Set the temperature
lower than the room temperature. The temperature can be
set within a range of 18°C-30°C at intervals of 1°C
Set the fan speed again with the door
of the remote controller still closed.
You can select the fan speed in four
steps-low, medium, high and CHAOS.
Each time the button is pressed, the
fan speed mode is shifted.
3
4
During Auto changeover Operation
The air conditioner changes the operation mode automatically to keep indoor temperature. When room
temperature vary over ±2°C with respect to setting temperature, air conditioner keeps the room
temperature within ±2°C with respect to setting temperature by auto changeover mode.

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ON
Cooling Healthy
Dehumidification
Auto Heating
(Heat pump model only)
Operating Instructions
Press the Start/Stop button.
The unit will respond with
a beep.
Open the door of the remote controller. To select Healthy
Dehumidification Operation, press the Operation Mode
Selection button.
Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is
shifted in the direction of the arrow.
1
2
Set the fan speed again with the door
of the remote controller 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.
3
Natural wind by the CHAOS logic
❏For fresher feeling, press the Indoor Fan Speed Selector and set
to CHAOS mode. In this mode, the wind blows like a natural
breeze by automatically changing fan speed according to the
CHAOS logic.
Healthy dehumidification operation
During Healthy Dehumidification Operation
❏If you select the dehumidification mode on the operation selection button, the A/C starts to run the
dehumidification function. It automatically sets 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 on the remote controller 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, so that the room condition is kept
healthy and comfortable even in the very humid season.

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ON
Cooling Healthy
Dehumidification
Auto
Heating
(Heat pump model only)
To lower the temperature
To raise the temperature
Operating Instructions
Heating operation (Heat pump model only)
Press the Start/Stop button.
The unit will respond with
a beep.
Open the door of the remote controller. 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.
Close the door of the remote controller.
Set the temperature higher than the room temperature.
The temperature can be set within a range of 16°C-30°C at
intervals of 1°C
Set the fan speed again with the door of the
remote controller still closed. You can
select the fan speed in four steps–low,
medium, high and CHAOS. Each time the
button is pressed, the fan speed mode is
shifted.
1
2
3
4
Natural wind by the CHAOS logic
❏For fresher feeling, press the Indoor Fan Speed Selector and set to CHAOS mode. In this mode, the
wind blows like a natural breeze by automatically changing fan speed according to the CHAOS logic.

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or or
Operating Instructions
❏During the JET COOL function at any moment, the A/C starts to blow the cool air at extremely
high speed for 30 minutes setting the room temp. automatically to 18°C. It is especially used to
cool the room temp. quickly in a hot summer.
In heat pump mode or neuro fuzzy mode, however, the JET COOL function is not available.
❏ In order to return to the normal cooling mode from the JET COOL mode, just press the operation
mode selection button, airflow volume selection, temp. setting button or the JET COOL button
again.
NOTICE
Press the Start/Stop button.
The unit will respond with
a beep.
Press the Jet Cool button to operate
the speed cooling mode and the unit
will operate at super high fan speed
on cooling mode for 30 minutes.
To cancel the Jet Cool mode, press the Jet Cool button, the
fan speed button or the room temperature setting button
again and the unit will operate at high fan speed on cooling
mode.
1
2
3
Jet cool operation