LG LTUH186ELE1 User manual

LG Ceiling Cassette
Air Conditioner
OWNER'S MANUAL
LG
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.
Prior to installation, this air-conditioning
unit must be submitted for approval by the
utility service which provides electricity.
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Ceiling Cassette 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.................11
Maintenance and Service ............30

Owner's Manual 3
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
To prevent injury to 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.
■Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage.
Be sure not to do.
Be sure to follow the instruction.
■Installation
Do not use a defective or
underrated circuit breaker.
Use this appliance on a
dedicated circuit.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.
For electrical work, contact
the dealer, seller, a qualified
electrician, or an Authorized
Service Center.
• Do not disassemble or repair the
product. There is risk of fire or
electric shock.
Always ground the product.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.
Install the panel and the
cover of control box
securely.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.
Always install a dedicated
circuit and breaker.
• Improper wiring or installation
may cause fire or electric shock
Use the correctly rated
breaker or fuse.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.

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Safety Precautions
■Operation
Do not modify or extend the
power cable.
• 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.
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 plug or unplug the
power supply plug during
operation.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.
Do not touch(operate) the
product 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 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 furniture.
Take care to ensure that power
cable could not be pulled out or
damaged during operation.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.
Do not place anything on
the power cable.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.

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Safety Precautions
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
product.
• 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
If strange sounds, or small or
smoke comes from product. Turn
the breaker off or disconnect the
power supply cable.
• There is risk of electric shock or
fire.
Stop operation and close the window
in storm or hurricane. If possible,
remove the product from the window
before the hurricane arrives.
• There is risk of property damage,
failure of product, or electric shock.
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 electric
shock.
Be cautious that water could
not enter the product.
• There is risk of fire, electric shock,
or product damage.
Gasolin
Ventilate the product from time to time when
operating it together with a stove, etc.
• There is risk of fire or electric shock.
Turn the main power off when cleaning or
maintaining the product.
• There is risk of electric shock.

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Safety Precautions
■Installation
■Operation
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.
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
product.
• 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.
90°
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 expose the skin directly to cool air
for long periods of time.
(Don't sit in the draft.)
•This could harm to 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.

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Safety Precautions
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.
Wax
Thinner
Do not step on or put
anyting on the product.
(outdoor units)
•There is risk of personal injury
and failure of product.
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 product is operated.
•There are sharp and moving parts
that could cause personal injury.
Do not drink the water
drained from the product.
•It is not sanitary and could cause
serious health issues.
Use a firm stool or ladder
when cleaning or
maintaining the product.
•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
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.

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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 an extended period of time could be hazardous to
your health. Do not expose occupants, pets, or plants to direct airflow for extended
periods of time.
2. Due to the possibility of oxygen deficiency, ventilate the room when used together
with stoves or other heating devices.
3. Do not use this air conditioner for non-specified special purposes (e.g. preserving
precision devices, food, pets, plants, and art objects). Such usage could damage the
items.
1. Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter. Injuries can occur
when handling sharp metal edges.
2. Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner. Exposure to water can destroy
the insulation, leading to possible 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 accidentally triggered on while cleaning inner parts of the unit.
For repair and maintenance, contact your authorized service dealer.
Preparing for operation
Usage
Cleaning and maintenance
Service

Owner's Manual 9
Introduction
Introduction
This symbol alerts you to the risk of electric shock.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that could cause harm to the
air conditioner.
This symbol indicates special notes.
NOTICE
Features
Anti-bacteriaAnti-bacteria
Heat Pump Model
Cooling Model
Remote
Controller
Air Outlet
Air
Intake
Signal Receptor
Signal Receptor
Symbols used in this Manual
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 wire.
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