LG LA140CE User manual

LG Room
Air Conditioner
OWNER'S MANUAL
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.
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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 ..........................8
Introduction....................................9
Electrical Safety ...........................10
Operating Instructions.................12
Maintenance and Service............25

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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
Always perform grounding.
• Otherwise, it may cause electrical shock.
Don’t use a power cord, a plug or a loose
socket which is damaged.
• Otherwise, it may cause a fire or electrical shock.
For installation of the product, always
contact the service center or a professional
installation agency.
• Otherwise, it may cause a fire, electrical shock,
explosion or injury.
Securely attach the electrical part cover to
the indoor unit and the service panel to the
outdoor unit.
• If the electrical part cover of the indoor unit and
the service panel of the outdoor unit are not
attached securely, it could result in a fire or
electric shock due to dust, water, etc.

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Safety Precautions
Always install an air leakage
breaker and a dedicated
switching board.
• No installation may cause a fire
and electrical shock.
Do not keep or use
flammable gases or
combustibles near the air
conditioner.
• Otherwise, it may cause a fire
or the failure of product.
Ensure that an installation
frame of the outdoor unit is
not damaged due to use for
a long time.
• It may cause injury or an
accident.
Do not disassemble or
repair the product
randomly.
• It will cause a fire or electrical
shock.
Do not install the product at
a place that ther is concern
of falling down.
• Otherwise, it may result in
personal injury.
Use caution when
unpacking and installing.
• Sharp edges may cause injury.
Do not share the outlet with
other appliances.
• It will cause an electric shock or
a fire due to heat generation.
Do not use the damaged
power cord.
• Otherwise, it may cause a fire
or electrical shock.
Do not modify or extend the
power cord randomly.
• Otherwise, it may cause a fire
or electrical shock.
Take care so that the power
cord may not be pulled
during operation.
• Otherwise, it may cause a fire
or electrical shock.
Unplug the unit if strange
sounds, smell, or smoke
comes from it.
• Otherwise, it may cause
electrical shock or a fire.
Keep the flames away.
• Otherwise, it may cause a fire.
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Safety Precautions
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Take the power plug out if
necessary, holding the head
of the plug and do not touch
it with wet hands.
• Otherwise, it may cause a fire
or electrical shock.
Do not use the power cord
near the heating tools.
• Otherwise, it may cause a fire
and electrical shock.
Do not open the suction
inlet of the indoor/outdoor
unit during operation.
• Otherwise, it may electrical
shock and failure.
Do not allow water to run
into electrical parts.
• Otherwise, it may cause the
failure of machine or electrical
shock.
Hold the plug by the head
when taking it out.
• It may cause electric shock and
damage.
Never touch the metal parts
of the unit when removing
the filter.
• They are sharp and may cause
injury.
Ventilate the room well
when using this appliance
together with a stove, etc.
• An oxygen shortage may occur.
When cleaning the unit, first
make sure the power and
breaker are turned off.
• Otherwise, it may cause
electrical shock.
Turn off the main power
switch when not using the
product for a long time.
• Otherwise, it may cause the
failure of product or a fire.
Do not step on the indoor/outdoor unit and
do not put anything on it.
• It may cause an injury through dropping of the unit
or falling down.
Do not place a heavy object on the power
cord.
• Otherwise, it may cause a fire or electrical shock.

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Safety Precautions
When the product is submerged into water,
always contact the service center.
• Otherwise, it may cause a fire or electrical shock.
Take care so that children may not step on
the outdoor unit.
• Otherwise, children may be seriously injured due
to falling down.
Install the drain hose to ensure that drain
can be securely done.
• Otherwise, it may cause water leakage.
Install the product so that the noise or hot
wind from the outdoor unit may not cause
any damage to the neighbors.
• Otherwise, it may cause dispute with the
neighbors.
Always inspect gas leakage after the
installation and repair of product.
• Otherwise, it may cause the failure of product.
Keep level parallel in installing the product.
• Otherwise, it may cause vibration or water
leakage.
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Safety Precautions
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Do not insert the hands or bars through the
air inlet or outlet during operation.
• Otherwise, it may cause personal injury.
Do not drink water coming out of the air
conditioner.
• Otherwise, it may cause stomachache.
Avoid excessive cooling
and perform ventilation
sometimes.
• Otherwise, it may do harm to
your health.
Use a soft cloth to clean. Do
not use wax, thinner, or a
strong detergent.
• The appearance of the air
conditioner may deteriorate,
change color, or develop
surface flaws.
When gas leaks, open the
window for ventilation
before operating the unit.
• Otherwise, it may cause
explosion, and a fire.
Do not use an appliance for
special purposes such as
preserving animals
vegetables, precision
machine, or art articles.
• Otherwise, it may damage your
properties.
Do not place obstacles
around the flow inlet or
outlet.
• Otherwise, it may cause the
failure of appliance or an
accident.
Always insert the filter
securely. Clean it every two
weeks.
• Operation without the filter will
cause failure.
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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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Owner's Manual 9
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
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
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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

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.
: Lights up during outdoor unit operation.
(Cooling model only)
Outdoor Unit
Operation
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Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
Controls
ON OFF
CANCEL
AUTO CLEAN
°C/°F
SET
1
3
5
4
9
10
12
18
15
7
2
8
14
13
11
6
16
17
Cooling Operation
Auto Operation or Auto Changeover
Healthy Dehumidification Operation
Flip-up door
(opened)
Heating Operation
Signal transmitter
• Cooling Model( ), Heat Pump Model( )
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 21)
8. TIME SETTING BUTTONS
Used to adjust the time. (See page 21)
9. TIMER SET/CANCEL BUTTON
Used to set the timer when the desired time
is obtained and to cancel the Timer
operation. (See page 21)
10. SLEEP MODE AUTO BUTTON
Used to set Sleep Mode Auto operation.
(See page 21)
11. AIR CIRCULATION BUTTON
Used to circulate the room air without
cooling or heating. (See page 22)
12. ROOM TEMPERATURE CHECKING
BUTTON
Used to check the room temperature.
13. HORIZONTAL AIRFLOW DIRECTION
CONTROL BUTTON (OPTIONAL)
Used to set the desired horizontal airflow
direction.
14. RESET BUTTON
Used prior to resetting time.
15. 2nd F Button
Used prior to using modes printed in blue
at the bottom of buttons. (See page 20)
16. AUTO CLEAN (OPTIONAL)
Used to set Auto Clean mode.
17. LED LUMINOSITY (OPTIONAL)
Used to adjust LED luminosity.
18. °C/°F SWITCH BUTTON
Used to switch temperature reading from
Centigrade to Fahrenheit.

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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

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ON OFF
CANCEL
SET
ON OFF
SET
AUTO CLEAN
°C/°F
Operating Instructions
Press the Start/Stop button.
The unit will respond with
a beep.
Open the door of the remote control and press the 2nd
Function button to operate functions printed in blue unter
buttons.
(Check the indication of 2nd function on the display of the
remote controller.)
These buttons can set the timer as follows:
2nd function disappears in a short time automatically or when
the button is pressed again.
1
2
3
2nd F operation
For more details, refer to functions next pages.