Lg Lcw-007 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

AIR CONDITIONER

Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the

appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times.

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MFL72083304

Rev.00_092723

www.lg.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

3 Safety Messages

4 Notes for Flammable Refrigerant

4 WARNING INSTRUCTIONS

4 Technical Safety

5 Installation

5 Operation

6 Wireless Remote Control

6 Maintenance

6 Refrigerant

6 CAUTION INSTRUCTIONS

7 Installation

7 Operation

7 Maintenance

9 OPERATION

9 Before Use

9 Notes for Operation

9 Suggestions for Energy Saving

10 Product Overview

10 2 Way Cassette

11 Display

11 Auto Restart Function

12 Using the Appliance with Remote Control

13 SMART FUNCTIONS

13 LG ThinQ Application

13 LG ThinQ Application Features

13 Before Using LG ThinQ Application

14 Installing LG ThinQ Application

14 Open Source Software Notice Information

14 Radio Equipment Specifications

15 MAINTENANCE

15 Cleaning

15 Cleaning Interval

16 Cleaning the Air Filter

17 Tips for Maintenance

17 Before Long Periods of Disuse

17 After Long Periods of Disuse

18 TROUBLESHOOTING

18 Before Calling for Service

18 Self-Diagnosis Function

18 Operation

20 Performance

21 Wi-Fi

21 Calling for Service

21 Situations in which Calling for Service is

Necessary

23 LIMITED WARRANTY

23 USA

23 LIMITED WARRANTY(USA)

23 CANADA

23 ARBITRATION NOTICE:

23 PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES:

3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or damage from unsafe or

incorrect operation of the appliance.

The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’ as described below.

Safety Messages

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and

follow all safety messages.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,

and tell you what may happen if the instructions are not followed.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others. All safety messages

will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word WARNING or CAUTION.

These words mean:

WARNING

You may be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

CAUTION

You may be injured or cause damage to the product if you do not follow instructions.

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Notes for Flammable Refrigerant

The following symbols are displayed on units.

WARNING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, injury or scalding to persons when using this

product, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Technical Safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be

supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision

or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children

without supervision.

• Installation or repairs made by unauthorized persons can pose hazards to you and others.

• The information contained in the manual is intended for use by a qualified service technician who is

familiar with the safety procedures and equipped with the proper tools and test instruments.

• Failure to read and follow all instructions in this manual can result in equipment malfunction, property

damage, personal injury and/or death.

• The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal procedures.

Consult a service agent or a similarly qualified person before disposing of them.

• When the power cord is to be replaced, the replacement work shall be performed by authorized

personnel using only genuine replacement parts.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or a similarly

qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

• The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.

• This appliance must be properly grounded.

• Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the power plug.

• Attaching the earth wire to the power outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover

screw is metal, uninsulated, and the power outlet is grounded through house wiring.

• If you have any doubt whether the air conditioner is properly grounded, have the power outlet and

circuit checked by a qualified electrician.

This symbol indicates that this appliance uses a flammable refrigerant. If the refrigerant is

leaked and exposed to an external ignition source, there is a risk of fire.

This symbol indicates that the Owner's Manual should be read carefully.

This symbol indicates that service personnel should be handling this equipment with reference

to the Installation Manual.

This symbol indicates that information is available in the Owner's Manual or Installation Manual.

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• Installation MUST conform to the local building codes or, in the absence of local codes, the National

Electrical Code NFPA 70/ANSI C1-1003 or current edition and Canadian Electrical Code Part1 CSA C.22. 1.

Installation

• Contact the dealer, seller, qualified electrician or authorized service center when installing or relocating

the air conditioner.

• Contact the dealer, seller, qualified electrician or authorized service center for cleaning or maintenance

the air conditioner.

• Do not install, remove, or re-install the unit by yourself (customer). Installation or repairs done by

unauthorized persons can pose hazards to you and others.

• For electrical work, contact the dealer, seller, a qualified electrician or an authorized service center.

• Do not attempt to do electrical work or grounding work unless you are licensed to do so. Consult with

the dealer for electrical work and grounding work.

• Do not install the product on a defective installation stand.

• Be sure the installation area does not deteriorate with age.

• Be sure to only use accessories made by LG which are specifically designed for use with the equipment

and have them installed by a professional.

• Never install the outdoor unit on a moving base or a place from where it can fall down.

• Do not install the unit in potentially explosive atmospheres.

• Do not install the air conditioner in a place where flammable liquids or gases such as gasoline, propane,

or paint thinner are stored.

• Install the panel and the cover of the control box safely.

• Install a dedicated electric outlet and earth leakage breaker before using the appliance.

• Use a standard circuit breaker and fuse that conform to the rating of the air conditioner.

• Do not use a multiple socket, extension power cable or adapter with this appliance.

• The indoor/outdoor wiring connections must be secured tightly, and the cable should be routed properly

so that there is no force pulling the cable from the connection terminals. Improper or loose connections

can generate heat or cause a fire.

• Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe, a lightning rod, or a telephone ground wire.

• Use non-flammable gas (nitrogen) to check for leaks and to purge air; using compressed air or

flammable gas may cause fire or explosion.

Operation

• Do not modify or extend the power cable. Scratches or peeling insulation on the power cables may result

in fire or electric shock, and the cables should be replaced.

• Make sure that the power cable is neither dirty, loose, nor broken.

• Do not place any objects on the power cable.

• Take care to ensure that the power cable could not be pulled out or damaged during operation.

• Never touch, operate, or repair the air conditioner with wet hands.

• Do not insert hands or other objects through the air inlet or outlet while the air conditioner is operating.

• Make sure that nobody, especially children, climbs on or hits the outdoor unit.

• Be sure to use only those parts listed in the service parts list. Never attempt to modify the equipment.

• Do not touch the refrigerant pipe, water pipe or any internal parts while the unit is operating or

immediately after operation.

• Do not leave flammable substances such as gasoline, benzene, or thinner near the air conditioner.

• Do not use the air conditioner for an extended period of time in a small place without proper ventilation.

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• Be sure to ventilate sufficiently when the air conditioner and a heating appliance such as a heater are

used simultaneously.

• Do not block the inlet or outlet airflow.

• Cut off the power supply if there is any noise, smell, or smoke coming from the air conditioner.

• Contact an authorized service center if the air conditioner is submerged by flood waters.

• In the event of a gas leak (such as Freon, propane gas, or LP gas), ventilate sufficiently before using the

air conditioner again.

• Stop operation and close the window during a storm or hurricane. If possible, remove the product from

the window before the hurricane arrives.

Wireless Remote Control

• Never mix different types of batteries, or old and new batteries in the remote control.

• Do not recharge or disassemble the batteries.

• Dispose of the batteries in a place where there is no danger of fire.

• Stop using the remote control if there is a fluid leak in the battery. If your clothes or skin is exposed to

the leaking battery fluid, wash off with clean water.

• If the leaking battery fluid has been swallowed, rinse the inside of the mouth thoroughly and consult a

doctor.

• Never let the indoor unit or the remote control get wet.

Maintenance

• Before cleaning or performing maintenance, disconnect the power supply and wait until the fan stops.

• Appliance shall be disconnected from its power source during service and replacing parts.

Refrigerant

• Follow the standards of the corresponding region or country for handling the refrigerant and the air

conditioner and for disassembling the air conditioner.

• Use only the refrigerant specified on the air conditioner label.

• Do not input air or gas into the system except the specified refrigerant.

• Do not touch the leaking refrigerant during installation or repair.

• If the refrigerant gas leaks during the installation, ventilate the area immediately.

• Be sure to check for refrigerant leaks after installing or repairing the product.

• In the case of refrigerant leakage, consult the dealer. When the air conditioner is to be installed in a

small room, it is necessary to take proper measures so that the amount of any leaked refrigerant does

not exceed the limiting concentration even when it leaks. If the refrigerant leaks exceeding the level of

limiting concentration, an oxygen deficiency accident may happen.

CAUTION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

• To reduce the risk of minor injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when

using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:

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Installation

• Use a forklift or 2 or more people to transport the air conditioner.

• Do not install the air conditioner in an area where it is directly exposed to sea wind (salt spray).

• Install the drain hose properly for the smooth drainage of water condensation.

• Install the air conditioner in a place where the noise from the outdoor unit or the exhaust fumes will not

inconvenience the neighbors.

• Safely dispose of packing materials such as screws, nails, plastic bags or batteries using proper

packaging after installation or repair.

• Exercise caution when unpacking or installing the air conditioner.

• Be especially careful of the case edges and the fins on the condenser and evaporator.

• To avoid vibration or water leakage, keep the product level even when installing it.

• When installing the unit, use the installation kit provided with the product.

• The edges of heat exchanger fins are sharp enough to cut. To avoid injury, wear gloves or cover the fins

while working around them.

• Means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.

Operation

• Do not drink water drained from the air conditioner.

• Do not place objects in direct proximity to the outdoor unit and do not let leaves and other debris

accumulate around the unit. Leaves are a hotbed for small animals which can enter the unit. Once inside

the unit, such animals can cause malfunctions, smoke or fire if they come into contact with electrical

parts.

• Do not let the air conditioner run for a long time when humidity is very high or when a door or a window

has been left open.

• Do not expose people, animals, or plants to the cold or hot wind from the air conditioner for extended

periods of time.

• Do not use the product for special purposes, such as preserving foods, works of art, etc. The air

conditioner is designed for consumer purposes, and is not a precision refrigeration system. There is risk

of damage or loss of property.

• Do not turn on the breaker or power when the front panel, cabinet, top cover, or control box cover are

removed or opened.

• Do not open the front grille of the product during operation. Do not touch the electrostatic filter, if the

unit is so equipped.

• Take care to prevent water from entering the product.

• Make sure that there are no obstacles close to the outdoor unit. The presence of obstacles close to the

outdoor unit may reduce the performance of the outdoor unit or increase its operating sound.

• Do not turn off the power immediately after stopping operation. Always wait for at least five minutes

before turning off the power.

Maintenance

• Use a sturdy stool or ladder when cleaning, maintaining, or repairing the air conditioner at a height.

• Do not plug or unplug the power supply plug to turn the unit on or off.

• Never use strong cleaning agents or solvents or spray water when cleaning the air conditioner. Use a

soft cloth.

• Never touch the metal parts of the air conditioner when removing the air filter.

• Tear apart and throw away plastic packaging bags so that children will not play with them.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• When the product will not be used for a long time, disconnect the power supply plug or turn off the

breaker.

• Do not tilt the unit when removing or uninstalling it. The condensed water inside can spill.

• Check the foundation for damage on a regular basis, especially if the product has been in use for a long

time.

• 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.

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OPERATION

Before Use

Notes for Operation

• Adjust the direction of the airflow vertically to circulate indoor air.

• Speed up the fan to cool or warm indoor air quickly, within a short period of time.

• Turn off the appliance and periodically open windows for ventilation. The indoor air quality may

deteriorate if the appliance is used for long periods.

• Clean the air filter once every 2 weeks. Dust and impurities collected in the air filter may block the airflow

or reduce the appliance performance.

Suggestions for Energy Saving

• Do not over-cool the space. This may be harmful to your health and may consume more electricity.

• Block sunlight with blinds or curtains while you are operating the appliance.

• Keep doors or windows closed tightly while you are operating the appliance.

10 OPERATION

Product Overview

2 Way Cassette

aOperating Status Lamp and Remote Control Receiver

Operation Status Lamp: Displays the operating status.

Remote Control Receiver: Contains the receiver for the wireless remote.

bForced Operation Button

Operates the product when the remote control can't be used.

cAir Intake Vents and Air Filter

Air Intake: Takes in air from the room.

Air Filter: Reduces dust in the air.

dAir Outlet

Circulates air back into the room at the desired temperature.

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Display

aOperating Status Lamp

† The Clean Filter indicator lamp does not light

up in products manufactured after October

2021.

bForced Operation Button

Operates the appliance when the remote

control can't be used.

•Pressthebbutton for about 2 seconds.

Auto Restart Function

When the appliance is turned on again after a

power failure, it resumes operating using the

same settings.

• This function is useful in the case of power

failure.

• This function is enabled by the factory default

settings.

• If you want to set or disable the auto restart

function, press and hold the Forced Operation

Button bfor 15 seconds.

Color Description

Green

1) Cooling or Heating mode

2) Hot start or defrost mode

before starting heating

mode

Yellowish

Green

1) Time to clean the filter in

cooling or heating mode†

2) when reservations sets are

set.

Orange Time to clean the filter when the

product is not operating.

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Using the Appliance with Remote

Control

Follow these steps to see a detailed guide for using

the product with the remote control.

1 Click the below website address.

• www.lg.com

2 Insert the model name in the search box.

• The model name is on the remote control or

printed on the box in which the remote

control is packed.

3 Search the manual that you want to see.

NOTE

• Some models do not have a manual on the

website. For those models, refer to the manual

included with the remote control.

13SMART FUNCTIONS

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SMART FUNCTIONS

LG ThinQ Application

This feature is only available on models with Wi-Fi.

The LG ThinQ application allows you to

communicate with the appliance using a

smartphone.

LG ThinQ Application Features

Communicate with the appliance from a

smartphone using the convenient smart features.

•Smart Diagnosis

- If you experience a problem while using the

appliance, this smart diagnosis feature will

help you diagnose the problem.

• Settings

- Allows you to set various options on the

appliance and in the application.

NOTE

• If you change your wireless router, internet

service provider, or password, delete the

registered appliance from the LG ThinQ

application and register it again.

• The application is subject to change for

appliance improvement purposes without notice

to users.

• Functions may vary by model.

Before Using LG ThinQ Application

1 Check the distance between the appliance

and the wireless router (Wi-Fi network).

• If the distance between the appliance and

the wireless router is too far, the signal

becomes weak. It may take a long time to

2 Turn off the Mobile data or Cellular Data on

your smartphone.

3 Connect your smartphone to the wireless

router.

NOTE

• To verify the Wi-Fi connection, check that the f

icon on the control panel is lit.

• The appliance supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks

only. To check your network frequency, contact

your Internet service provider or refer to your

wireless router manual.

•LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network

connection problems or any faults, malfunctions,

or errors caused by network connection.

• If the appliance is having trouble connecting to

the Wi-Fi network, it may be too far from the

router. Purchase a Wi-Fi repeater (range

extender) to improve the Wi-Fi signal strength.

• The Wi-Fi connection may not connect or may be

interrupted because of the home network

environment.

• The network connection may not work properly

depending on the Internet service provider.

• The surrounding wireless environment can

make the wireless network service run slowly.

• If the appliance cannot be connected due to

problems with the wireless signal transmission,

unplug the appliance and wait about a minute

before trying again.

• If the firewall on your wireless router is enabled,

disable the firewall or add an exception to it.

• The wireless network name (SSID) should be a

combination of English letters and numbers. (Do

not use special characters.)

• Smartphone user interface (UI) may vary

depending on the mobile operating system (OS)

and the manufacturer.

• If the security protocol of the router is set to

WEP, you may fail to set up the network. Please

change it to other security protocols (WPA2 is

recommended) and register the product again.

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Installing LG ThinQ Application

Search for the LG ThinQ application from the

Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a

smartphone. Follow instructions to download and

install the application.

Open Source Software Notice

Information

To obtain the source code that is contained in this

product, under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open

source licenses that have the obligation to disclose

source code, and to access all referred license

terms, copyright notices and other relevant

documents, please visit https://

opensource.lge.com.

LG Electronics will also provide open source code

to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost

of performing such distribution (such as the cost of

media, shipping, and handling) upon email

request to open[email protected].

This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this

information for a period of three years after our

last shipment of this product.

Radio Equipment Specifications

Model LCW-007

Frequency

Range

2412 MHz - 2472 MHz

Output

Power(Max)

17.59 dBm

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MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

Cleaning Interval

NOTE

• Never use water that is hotter than 40 7when

you clean the filters. Doing so may cause

deformation or discolouration.

• Never use volatile substances when you clean

the filters. Doing so may damage the surface of

the appliance.

• The recommended cleaning intervals are based

on 8 hours of daily use.

• If the filter is clogged with dust, the cooling/

heating efficiency will drop.

- 6 % of the electricity will be wasted.

Filter Type Water

Washing

Interval

aAir Filter O2Weeks

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Cleaning the Air Filter

WARNING

• Wear gloves during the work.

• Before cleaning or performing maintenance,

disconnect the power supply and wait until the

fan stops.

CAUTION

• When you remove the air filter, do not touch the

metal parts of the indoor unit. Doing so may

cause an injury.

• Do not bend the air filter, as it may break.

• Assemble the air filter properly to prevent dust

and other substances from entering the product.

Removing the Filter

1 Press the Clips aon both sides of the front

grille.

2 Pull down the front grille while pressing the

Clips a.

3 Press the Clips bon both sides and pull the

air filter from the front grille.

4 Remove the air filter.

Cleaning the Air Filter

1 Clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner or

wash it with lukewarm water and a mild

detergent.

2 Dry the filter in the shade.

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Mounting the Filter

1 Insert the hooks on the upper side of the air

filter into the holes.

2 Insert the clips into the hooking holes on the

bottom of front grille.

3 Close up the front grille to the appliance.

4 Press the centre of the left and right sides

once.

5 Fix the upper side of the front grille by

pressing the clips.

Tips for Maintenance

Before Long Periods of Disuse

1 Operate the air conditioner in the Fan mode

for 2 to 3 hours.

• This will dry out the internal mechanisms.

2 Turn off the appliance.

3 Turn off the breaker.

After Long Periods of Disuse

1 Clean the air filter and install it in the indoor

unit.

2 Check that the air inlet and outlet of the

indoor/outdoor unit are not blocked.

3 Check that the ground wire is connected

correctly.

• The ground wire may be connected to the

side of the indoor unit.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Calling for Service

Please check the following before you contact the service centre. If the problem persists, contact your local

service centre.

NOTE

• Some functions may not be supported, depending on the model.

Self-Diagnosis Function

This appliance has a built-in Self-Diagnosis function. If an error occurs, the LED of the indoor unit will flash

in 2-second intervals. If this occurs, contact your local dealer or service centre.

Operation

Problem Possible Cause & Solution

The appliance does

not work normally.

Burning smell and strange sounds are coming from the appliance.