LG LW1210HR User manual

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READ THIS MANUAL
Inside you will find many heip_tul hints on h_to use and
maintain _ur air conditione_ pro_dy, ,Just a _i_le p_evenllive
care on y_ur pa_t can _ y_ a great deal of time and
money _er the li_eo{ your air conditioner,
You1! find many anewe{s to c,omm_l pro,blems in the c_rt
of t_c_b_h,o_ing tips. if you [_i_ our ch_t of
Troubleshootingi Tips first you may not _ed to ca_] for
serv_e at a&
• Contact the, author_d _rvice t_hn|cian for repair
or maintenance of th|s unit.
• Contac_ the |installer for installation ,of this unit.
•The air conditioner is net linten_d for use by young
children or invalids withou_ supervisio_
• Young chi|dten sho_|e be, s_rvis_ to e_sure that
tlhey _o not play with the air conditioner.
• Whe_ the power cord is _o be repla_d, repl_cemen_
work shah be _rfo_m_ by aethori_i person#el only
_si_g only ,g_uine r_lacement p_r_s.
•|nstall_ion work must be performed tn _corea#ce
w_th the National Elec_ri.e Code [by q_;_l_fi_ and
authorized personnel on|y,
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To prevent injury to the user or other p_ple and property damage, the bHowing instructions
must be followed,
[] Incorrect operation due to ignoring instruction will _us.e harm or damage. The seriousness.
is classifi_ by the bllowing indication&
This syml_l indicates the possibil_y of death or serious inju_:
This _mbo_ indicates the possibility dinjury or di_a_ to properties only.
J
i Meanings of symbols us_ in this manual are as shown below.
Be sure not to do,,
Be sure to follow the instruction,
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[] Installation
° _herwise, ff may cause a fire
or eledrica_ shock,
! I
• It may cause failure and
electric sh_k.
° Otherwise, it may cau_ a fire
or electrical shock,
•Sharp _ges may cau_
injury.
°It will _u_ electric _ock or fire
due _ heat generation
•It may cau_ exp!osbn or fire_
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[] Operation
•There isdanger offire or electric
shock
* it may_ fire and electric
•it willcause ele_ric shod,; or fire
due lo heat _neration
•It will cause failure of machine or
e_e_ic shock
•_herwise, it may _use afire
or electrica_ sh_k
* The ap_arance of the air
C n_''"
o amoner may de_dorate
chang4 _r,or devebp surface
f_aws
• O_e_i_ it may cau_ fire and • Othe_i_ it may e_ectrical
el_tric shock acc_ent_ sho_: and failure, f,
• An oxygen shortage may occur • Since the f,anrotates at high
_,_d dudng operation, it may
cau_ injury:
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° Prevent accidenta! star_Jp and
the po_bility of iniury

Safety Pr_autions
• Hwi]f cau_ el_tric shock or fire
due to he_ generation,
•tt may cause etedr{c _k and
_mage
•litwilil cau_ ele_ric shock or fire.,
* 01he_ise, it:mw cause
exp,lo,sion, and a fire,
•litwill _u_ elle_ric sh_k.
• _ey are sharp and may cause
injury,
IInstallation
• Ot_herwi_, it may' cause dispute w_h the
neigh_rs. t°O,the_ise, iitmay cause vibration or water
leakage.
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[] Operation
•,It _y _u_ injury.
•it may _use an injury thigh
dropping _ _e unit ,or_llli_
"i It _y _use injury
_er h_
*Othe_, itm_ do harm to
_r heaRh,
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Before Operation
1. Contact an installation specialist for installation.
2. Plug in the power plug properlly,
3. Use a dedicated circuit.
4. Do not use an extension cord.
5. Do not s_r_stop operation by plugging/unplugging the _wer _rd.
6. If the cordlplug is damaged, replace it with only an authorized replacement
part.
ii_ Being exposed to direct airflow for an extended period of time could be
hazardous to your health. Do not expose _cupants, pe_, or plants to direct
airflow for extended periods of time.
2i_Due to the _ssibilib/of oxygen deficiency, ventilate the r_m when used
together with stoves or other heating device&
3 Do not use this air conditioner for nonospecified special purposes (e.g.
preserving precision devices, foed, pets, plants, and a_ objects). Such u_ge
could damage the items.
1_ Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter. Injuries can
_ur when handling sharp metal edges.
2. Do not use water to clean inside the air cx)nditioner. Exposure to ,water can
destroy the insulation, leading to possible electric shock.
3i. When cleaning the unit, first make sure that the _wer and breaker are turned
off. The fan rotates at a very high speed during operation. There is a
_ssiibili_ of iniury if the unit's power is a_identally triggered on while
cleaning inner parts of the unit.
For repair and maintenance, contact your authorized service dealen
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Introduction
This. symbol ale,s you to the risk of el_tric shock,.
This symbol aleAs you to hazards that could cause harm to
the air cond_ioner.
This symbol indicates sp_ial notes.
This appliance _ould _ ins_Hed in accordance with the National Electric _de.
Base PaR
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Et_trical iS_fety
115V~ 230V~ Power cord may include a current:
interrupter device. A test and reset button Js
provided on the piug case. The dlevi_
should Ibetested on a periodic basis b,yfirst
p#essing the, TEST button and then the
RESET button ff the TEST button does not
trip or if the RESET butlon will not stay
engage& disco,ntinue use of the ,air
conditioner and contact a qualified service
technician.
The, shape may be dif_rent accerdling to its model
U_ Wall Receptacle Power Supply
Standard 125V, 3,wire grounding
receptacle lat_ 15A, 125V AC
S_ndard 25OV, 3ow[re grounding
receptacl!e rated 15A, 250V AC
Standard 2_V, 3owtre grounding
rre,ceptacle rated _)A, 250V AC
U_ 15 AMP, t_me
de_ay fu_ or t5, AMP,,
c#cu_t breaker°
U_ 20 AMP, time
delay fu_ or :20,AMP.
circuit bre,ak,e,r,
DO NOT USE AN E_ENSION CORD on 2_,
_8, and 230/_8 Vo_ un_s.
AI__ring sho.uMbe ma_ in accor_nce with local
el_rical codes and regulation&
Aluminum hou_ wiring may p,osesp_ial
problem& Consu_ a qu.alified ele_rician.
A WARNING
Never push the test burton ,during
_hetwise this plug can damaged,
Th_ devi_ c_ins chemical including
lead, kn_n to,the State _ _li_omia to
cau_ car_er, and b,irth dd_ts or _h_
rep,roductJt_ harm,
Wash hands a_er handl#_,
Do na_ rem@_, modify _ immerse thb p_ug_
If this device trips, the cau_ _ to be
corrected _fore fu_her use.
A CAUTION
The conductors inside this cord are
surrounded by shields, whiclh mo,nitor
leakage current_
These shields are not g_ound_.
Periodically examine the cord for any
damage, _ not use this product in the
event the shields b_o,me expos._.
Avoid sh_k hazard, this unit: can not
user serviced opening the tamer
resistant. Sealed _rflon dthe unit
voids a!l warranties and performance
claims, This unit not intended for use
as an on-off switch.
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(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
FOR THE USER'S PERSONAL SAFET_ THIS
APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED
The _er cord _ his appliance is equip_d with a
threo-pro_ (gr®nding)i IP]ug.U_ thJiswith a standard
thr_,,,,sl,ot (grinding), wal_ _er o,uUet to minimize the
hazard of e[_tric shc_ko The c_tomer sho,uM haw the
wall receptac# and circuit chec_d by a qualifi_
e_e@ician to make sure the r_eptacle is pro_dy
NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND)
PRONG' FROM THE P_ER PLUG,
A, SilTUAT_ONS WHENCE APPLIANCE WILL BE
DISCONNECTED OCCASIONALLY:
Because _ ;_tentia_ _fety hazard& we stronglly
discourage the use of an adat:_ _ug_ H_ver_ ff you
wish to u_ an adaptor, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION
may _ made. Use UL-listed adapter, availabl_ from
most I_al hardware stores.
The large s_o{in the adapter must _ a_n_ w_h the
large slot in the receptacle to assure a _ep_ _ladty
conn,ecti®,
; Atta_i_ _e adaptu ground termina|to thewal!
r_tac|e coversct_ do_ notground the applianco
unless thecovetscrewis _tal, and not Insu|_ed, and
_e waYi_receptacle isgroundedthroughthe house
wiring,The custom_ sho,u_ havethe circuitchoked
bya quatifiedelectti_an to makesure_e r_eptacle
is proper_grounded,
Di_o,nn_t '[he _Jer _rd from the a_,pter, using ,one
hand on each, Ot:_rwi_, the a_pter girou_ temir_]
m_ht break, DO NOT USE the ap#i_ce with a broken
adapter p_ugi.
8. StTIJAT_ONSi WHENTHE APPLIANCE WILL BE
DISCONNE_ED OFTEN,i
not use an ada_Ier pk_; in thee. situ,alions_
Unplugging the _wer cord frequently can _ead to an
_entuai breakage of the ground terminal, 3"_e waB
_wer outlet should _ rep_acc_ by a three-slot
(@'ounding) outlet instead,
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because d_t_tial _fety hazards, we strongl/y
discourage the use of an ext_sion cord. H_e_/er0 if
you wish to use an extension cord, _e a C:SA
cortifie@qJL-listed 3-wire (grounding) extensbn cord
rated at 15A 125V,
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Ins_llation
1. To prevent vibration and no.[se, make sure
the unit is installed s_urely and firmly
2, Instil the unit where the sunlight does not
shine directly on the unit, Cooled air
Awn ing
3, The outside of the cabinet must extend
outward for at least 12" and there should
ibe no ob,stad_, such as a fence or wail,
within 20" from the ba_ of the cabinet
because it will prevent heat radiation .of the
condenser.
Restriction of outside air will greatly
r_uce the cooling efficiency of the air
conditioner.
&CAUTION
Ai[ side louversof the _binet must remain expo_d to the ou_ide of the structure.
1/2"
Over 20 °
Fence
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4. Install the unit a littb slanted so the back is slightly lower than the front(about Y_").
This wil! force condensed water to flow to the ou_ide,
5, Install the unit with the bo._om .about 30"~60" a_ve the fi_r level,
All supposing parts should be _cured to firm wood,
ma:_nry, or metal,
_is unit isdesigned for installation in standard
double hung windows wffh a_uall opening widths
from 27" to 39".
The top and bottom window sash must open
sufficJenl]y to allow a clear verticall opening o1'
16" #ore the bottom dthe upper _sh to _e window stool
27" Io 39 °
16° rain Stool
ii_terio_ w_#
23_8 ° rain
(Without fr,_e curtain}
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Installation
NOi. NAME OF PARTS Q'TY
1 FRAME CURTAIN 2
2 SILL SUPPO_ 2
3, BOLT 2
4, NUT 2
5, SCREW_YPE A) 13
6 SCREW_YPE B) 3
7 SCREW_PE C) 5
8i FOAM-STR_P 1
9 FOAM-PE 1
10 FRAME GUIDE 2
11 WINDOW LOCKING BRACKET 1
]SCREWDRIVER(+,-), RULER, KN[IFE, HAMMER, PENCIL, LEVEL
PREPARATION OF CHASSIS
1_ Remove the screws which fasten the cabinet
at both sides and at the back,
2. Slide the unit from the cabinet by gripping the
_se pan handle and pulling forward whiUe
bracing the _binet,,
3. Remove EPS Material,.
4, Cut the window _sh seaUto the proper
length Pee_ off the backing and attach the
foam-pe ¢_ to, the underside of the window
sash,
5, Ensert the frame guides Q into the _om of
the cabinet,
6, insert the Frame Curtain _) into the upper
guide and frame guides Q.
7, Fasten the curtains to the unit with 4 Type A
screws.
_ew8
EPS Material
Upper guide
,(Type A)
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(Type A)

Ins_llation
t_ Open the window, Mark a line on
center of the window stool(or desired
air conditioner location),
Carefully pllace the cabinet on the
window stool and aUignthe center
mark on the _om front with the
cen_er line mark_ in the window
stool
2, Pull the bottom w[nd,ow sash down
behind the upper guide until it mee_,
Do not pull the window sash down so
tightly that the movement of Frame
Cur_in is restri_ed.
3, L_sely assemble the sill support
using the parts in Fig, 3,
4, SeIe_ the position that wi]] place the
sii_suppo_ near the outer most point
oin s[l[I(See Fig.. 4)
Bie careful when you install the cabinet
(frame guides @,are broken so easily).
5. Attach the sill support to the cabinet
track hole in relation to the se[e_ed
p,osition using 2 Type A screws, in
each support(See Fig. 4),.
6. The cabinet should be ]ns_lled w_h a
very slight tilt(a_ut VP') downwa_
toward the outside (,See Fig, 5).
Adjust the _lt and the nut of sill
support for balancing the cabinet.
7, Attach the cabinet to the window st_]
iby driving the screws ® (Type B:
Length sixteen millimeters and
b,elow:) through the fron¢ angle into
window stool
8. Pull each Frame curta[n fully to each
window _sh track, and repeat step, 2,
Up_r Guide Window stool
Front Angle Fi_, 1
Frame Curlai_
Foamope Fig, 2
INDOOR
Si!l
OUT.OR
Fig, 3
INDOOR
#
Cabinet
OUTDOOR
Scr÷w(Type B}@
Sash track
Screw(Ty+ B}@Fig, 5
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Instaltation
9, Attach each Frame curtain the window _sh
using screws @_Type C),.(See Fig. 6)
Do not driil_a ho_ein the bottom pan.,
The unff:is _signed to ,operate with
app,roximately 1/2" of water in bottom p_n.
10. Slide the unit into the cabinet.(See Fig. 7)
For secur_y purpo_, rein,stallscrews(Type A) at
cabinet's, sides,
Type CO
Fig, 6
_rew(Type A)
JPower cord
/
_rew(l"y_ A} Fig, 7
11,,Cut the foam-striilp (_ to the proper length
and insert between the upper window
sash and Me lower window sash,
(See Fig., 8) Fig, 8
12, Attach the window locking bracket @ with
a _pe C _rew, (See Fig. 9)
13, Attach the front grille to Me cabinet by
inserting the tabs on the grille into the
tabs on the front of the cabinet, Push the
grille iin until it snaps into place, (See
Fig,t0)
! 4_U'ff the intet grille and secure it wi_ a type
A screw _rough the front grille,
(See Fig, 11)
15. Window installa#on of room air conditioner
is n_ completed. _e ELECTPJCAL DATA
for attaching power cord to electrical outleL
Fig, 9
Fig, 10
Fig, 11
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Installation
t, If you _nt to pull out: the filter upward,
open the in_et grille slightly, Turn inside out
the front gri_le,
Disasisemble the inlet gdlllie from the front
grille with separating the hinged part by
inserting a °--" type screw-driver tip..
RoUte the inlet gdHe 180 degre_ and
insert the hooks into the lower holes of
front grille.
Then, insert the filter, (.See Fig,l 2, !3)
2. Attach the front grille to the cabinet by
inserting the _bs on the grillle into the tabs
on the front oFthe cabinet. Push the grille iin
until it snaps into, p_ace, (See Fig,l 4)
Fig. 12
3, Lift the inlet grille and secure it with a _pe
A screw through the front gdHe,
(See Fig. 15)
4. if you want to pull out the filter downward,
use the reversible inlet grille without
(The grille is akeady assembled for that
way,}
Fig. 14
Fig, 15
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Operatinginstructions
Theremote control and control panel will look like one of the following pictures.
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Operating Instructions
1, P'CMIER BUTTON
Toturn the air conditioner ON_push [_ button.To_rn theair conditioner OFE push t_ bu_0,nagain.
This bu_o,n_kes priority overany other buEons.
2. OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON
Everytime you push this button, it_B toggle COOL, FAN and HEAT,
3. ON/OFF TIMER BUTTON!
Everytime _u push this butlon, timer is set as follows.(1Hour _ 2Hours -_ 3Hou_ _ 4Hours _ 5,Hours
-) 6Hours _ 7Hours-) 8Hours _ 9Hou_-_ 10Hours-_ llHours _ 12Hours -.) Cancel),
You will usually use shut-off time while you sleep.
For your sl_piing comfort,once timer is set,the [empera[ure setting wiBraise 2° Fafter
30,min and once again after another 30rain.
4. FAN SPEED SELECTOR
EverytJmeyou push thusbutton it is _[ as folil_s, (Hi[ F2 ] _ Low[ FI 1_ Hi[ F2 !...)
5. ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING BUTTON
This butto,n can au[oma_call[y _ntro, Ithe temperature of the room. The tem_mture _n be set within a
range of 60°F to _'F by I°F.
6. ENERGY SAVER
The fan stopswhen the compressor stops oo,oling.
A_proximatel!y,_#ery3 munutesthe fan will turn on and check the room air to determine if cooling is n_,ded.
7. REMOCON SIGNAL RECEIVER
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A slight heat odor may come from the unff when first switching to HEAZ after the cooling
season is over_This odor, _used by fine dust particles on the Iheater, will dlisap_ar quickly.
after an electrical power _Jlure, the unit wilt begin to run at itslast se_ir_.
When the air conditioner has been _rformed its c_ling operation and is t:urn_ off or set:to the fan
position,wait _ least 3minutes betore resetting to the cooling o_r_ion again,
1, Remove,the cover from the back of 'the remote
controller.
2, In_rt two batteries,
* _ sure that the (+) and (-) directions are
corre_,
° _ sure _at bo_ batteries are new.
3. Reoattach the cover.
* Da not u_ rechargeab_e batteries_
Such batteries d_fer from standard
dry cobs in shape_ dimen_ons, and
performance,
°iRemove the bakeries from the
remote controBer if the air
conditioner is not going to be u_d
for an extended JengC[hof time,
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Operating Instructions
The ventilation _evermust be in the CLOSE position in order to maintain _e best cooling conditions,
When fresh air is n_es_ry in the ram, set the venflEationiever to the OPEN _sition.
The damper is opened and room air is drawn out_
Before u_ng the ventilation feature,
position the le,¢er,as shown. First, p,ulldown
part ,_;_:,to horizon_l line with part @:
l i ,P'a.@1
:ii km .............'i
Part@
The direction of air can be controll_ _ereve_
you want to coo_ by adjusting the horizontal
louver and the verti_l _ouver.
* HORIZONTAL AIR_IREC_ON iCONTROL
The horizontal! air direction is adjusted by
rotating the vertical louver right or lefto
* VERTICAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL
The vertical ,air diredion is adiusted by rotating
the horizo,nta_ louver forward or backward
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Operatinginstructions
_e air conditbner employs a proper drain method whereby the conden_d water (moisture re_ved from the
air) is drained to the outside,
in very humid weather, (and for reverse cycle mode_s in the reJerse mo_) exce_ve coinden_f_ water
removed from the air my cause _me water to collect, To remove this excess water you can install the drain
pan as de_i_d below,
i, Take Me drain pan which is [_ated in the air di_bar_
2. Remove the hoi,erubber from the base-pan (for some m_els),,
CABINET
3, Insta!l the drain pan to the right corner of the cabinet with 4 (or 2)
_rews.
4,,Connect the drain ho_ of 3/5" insi_ diameter to the outer i_ated
at the bottom of the drain pan You can purcha_ the ,drain hose or
tubing locally to satiny your par_,cular needs. (Drain bose is not
_Jppli_).
DRAIN
PAN
DRAIN HOSE
A drain ho_ is provided at the rear of the air conditioner un&
Select a drain me_od according to Me following..
!_ Remove the hole rubber from the baseopan (for some models)
2, Connect a drain ho_ of 9/t6 °'inside diameter to Me drain pipe as
_own in Fig, 1..
3. Or conn_ a pipe elbow o_9/16' insi_ diameter b the drain pipe,
then connect a drain ho_ of 9/16" inside diameter to the pi_
elbow as shown in Fig, 2,
,DRAINPIP_ Fig, 1
....... DRAINHOSE
DRA_NIELBOW
U.................... -DRA_NHOSE
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MaintenanceandService
TURN THE AiR CONDITIONER OFF AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET.
he air fillter shouEdbe choked at Ileasttwice a monh toi see if cleaning is neces_ry,. Trapped particles iinthe
fluterwill build up and block the aidlow, This reduces the ooo_ingcapaci_ and aim causes an accumulation o_
f_ on the c_ling coil&
1.Open the inlletgrille upward by pulling out the bottom of the inlet grille.(a)
In another case, _ui _n open the in_et,grilledownward by pul!lingout the top of the inlet grill!e,(b)
2..Remove the air filter from the front grille a_,mbly by pul_ingthe air filter upio,i"_wn slightly.
3, Wash he filter using lukewarm water below 40°C (10,4°F),(c)
4, Gently shake the excess water from the filter comp_etely_Repla_ the filter,
(a) (b) (c)
Mark A of inlet gri_e means opening diredion,
1,.Pullidown front gdile from he cabinet top.
2, Push front, grille's,ti_. toward the ,cab,in,stinor_r
_oi insert front grille's ta_. into
the,cabinet..
3. O_n the inlet grille.
4 Tighten the screw through the front grille into the
plate of the e_aporator or base, pan,
5, Close inlet grille_
When the unit o_ra_es on extremely hot weather, i[ turns off automati_Hy to pro,[_[ _mpressor
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