LG LW1816HR User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
TYPE : WINDOW
AIR
CONDITIONER
MODELS LW1816HR LW2416HR
P/NO : MFL69392003
NORSK SUOMI DANSK

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Safety Precautions
Operating Instructions
Before Operation
Introduction
Electrical Safety
Installation
Maintenance and Service

Do not store flammables like
gasoline benzene thinner
etc. near the air conditioner

No correlation between fan
usage and oxygen depletion.
Unplug the unit when not
using it for a long time.

When gas leaks, open the
window for ventilation before
operating the unit.
Be considerate.
Follow installation instructions exactly.
Hold the plug by the head
it out.
not the cablewhen taking
Never touch the metal parts
of the unit when removing
the filter.
Install the product so the exhaust and noise
are not aimed directly at the neighbors.
For inner cleaning, contact an Authorized Service Center or a dealer.
Do not use harsh detergent that causes corrosion or damage on the unit.
Harsh detergent may also cause failure of product, fire, or electric shock.

Instead of running air conditioning
constantlyopen a window
for fresh air occasionally.
You will feel better.
Do not use this appliance for
special purposes such as
cooling pets foodsprecision
machineryor objects of art
If the liquid from the battery gets onto your skin
or clotherswash it well with clean water. Do
not use the remote if the battery has leaked.
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If you eat the liquid from the battery,brush
your teeth and see doctor.Do not use the
remote if the battery has leaked.

2. No correlation between fan usage and oxygen depletion.
3.

8Room Air Conditioner
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
This appliance should be installed in accordance with the National Electric Code.
Introduction
Symbols Used in this Manual
Features
Vertical Air Deflector
(Horizontal Louver)
Horizontal Air Deflector
(Vertical Louver)
Air Discharge
Cabinet
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Air Intake (Inlet Grille)
Remote Controller
Evaporator
Electric Heater
Control Board
Brace
Condenser
Base Pan
Compressor
Power Cord

RESET
TEST
should
Avoid shock hazard. This unit cannot
be user-serviced. Do NOT open the
tamper-resistant sealed portion.
All warranties and performance will
be voided. This unit is not intended
to be used as an ON/OFF switch.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
RISK OF FIRE could cause serious injury or death
DO NOT use an extension cord with this window
air conditioner
DO NOT use surge protectors or multi-outlet
adapters with this window air conditioner
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Installation
Foam-PE
(Adhesive-Backed)
Type C (5) Type D (2)
Type A (11)
Carriage Bolt (2) Lock Nut (4)
Type B (7)
Foam strip
(Plain-Back)
Right frame
curtain
Window locking
bracket
Left frame
curtain
Frame guide(2)
Sill
bracket (2)
Support bracket(2)
Drain joint pipe
Phillips head
screwdriver
Scissors or
knife
Flat -blade
screwdriver
Adjustable
Wrench

12 Room Air Conditioner
Installation
All supporting parts should be secured to firm wood, masonry,
or metal.
1. This unit is designed for installation in standard double hung
windows with actual opening widths from 29" to 41".
The top and bottom window sashes must open sufficiently to
allow a clear vertical opening of 18" from the bottom of the
upper sash to the window stool.
2. The stool offset (height between the stool and sill) must be
less than 1 1/4".
NOTICE
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Window Requirements
Preparation Of Chassis
Shipping screws
Adhesive backed (Keep the screws for Iater use.)
Remove 4 screws which fasten the cabinet at both
sides and at the back.
pan
adhesive backed
1.
2.
3.
4.
frame guides

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13
A
Type
screws.
5.
6.
1. Open the window. Mark a line on the center of
the window stool
.
Loosely attach the sill bracket to the support
bracket using the carriage bolt and the lock nut.
Support
Bracket
Lock nut
Sill
Bracket
Carriage
Bolt
2. Attach the sill bracket to the window sill using
the screws (Type B).
Carefully place the cabinet on the window stool
and align the center mark on the bottom front
with the center hole marked window stool.
Screw (Type B)
Sill bracket
3. Using the screw (Type D) and the lock nut, attach
the support bracket to the cabinet track hole. Use
the first track hole after the sill bracket on the
outer edge of the window sill. Tighten the
carriage bolt and the lock nut. Be sure the
cabinet slants outward.
Cabinet
Track hole
Support
Bracket
Carriage bolt
and lock nut
Machine screw (Type D)
and lock nut
Outer edge
of window
sill
Front angle
Window stool
Top
retainer
bar
Do not drill a hole in the bottom pan. The unit is
designed to operate with approximately 1/2" of
water in bottom pan.
4. Pull the bottom window sash down behind the
top retainer bar until they meet.
frame curtain upper guide
frame guides.
Right Guide Panel
Upper guide
(Type A)
Screws
Frame guide
Left Guide panel

14 Room Air Conditioner
Installation
1. Do not pull the window sash down so tightly
that the movement of frame curtain is
restricted. Attach the cabinet to the window
stool by driving the screws (Type B) through
the cabinet into window stool.
2. The cabinet should be installed with a very
slight tilt downward toward the outside.
NOTICE
Screw(Type B)
Front Angle
Sash track
Pull each frame curtain fully to each window sash
track, and pull the bottom window sash down behind
the top retainer bar until it meets.
Power Cord
Screw (Type A)
Screw
Window locking
bracket
Foam-Strip
Not adhesive backed
3.
Attach each frame curtain the window sash by
using screws (Type C).
4.
5. Slide the unit into the cabinet.
For security purpose, reinstall screws
removed from cabinetat cabinet's sides.
See page 13.
6.
7.
Cut the foam-strip
 Not adhesive backed
to the proper length and insert between the
upper window sash and the lower window sash.
Attach the Window locking bracket with a screw
(Type C).

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Lift the inlet grille and secure it with a Type
Guide the lever carefully through the grille as
you push it in.
Attach the front grille to the cabinet by inserting
the tabs the grille into the slots on the front the
cabinet. Push the grille in until it snaps into place.
8.
9.
10.
A screw through the front grille.
Before installing the front grille, pull out
the vent control lever located above the
unit control knobs, as shown.

The remote control and control panel will look like one of the following pictures.
Operating Instructions
16 Room Air Conditioner
Operating Instructions
Temp
Fan Speed
Timer Mode
Auto
Swing
REMOTE CONTROLLER
Operation starts when this button is pressed and stops when you
press the button again.
POWER
- when the air conditioner is off, it can be set to automatically turn
Delay OFF - when the air conditioner is on, it can be set to automatically turn
on from 1 to 24 hours at its previous mode and fan settings.
off from 1 to 24 hours.
Delay ON
ON/OFF TIMER
FAN SPEED SELECTOR
Use to set the fan speed to Low (F1), High (F2).
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The thermostat monitors room temperature to maintain the desired temperature.
The thermostat can be set between 60 F~86 F (16 C~30 C).
2 3
1
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5
4
7
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OPERATION MODE SELECTOR
the desired fan speed.
Cool - Compressor runs and cools the room.Use the and FAN buttons to
set the desired temperature and circulation fan speed.
Fan - Fan circulates air but compressor does not run. Use the FAN button to set
Heat - Heater runs and heats the room.
Push the MODE button to rotate between Energy Saver / Cool / Fan / Heat.
Approximately every 3 minutes the fan will turn on and check the room air
Energy Saver - The fan stops when the compressor stops cooling.
temperature if cooling is needed.
Remote control

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AUTO SWING
This button can automatically control the air flow direction.
CAUTION
The remote controller will not function properly if strong light strikes the sensor of the air
conditioner or if there are obstacles between the remote controller and the air conditioner.
Remocon Signal Receiver
A slight heat odor may come from the unit when first switching to HEAT after the
cooling season is over. This odor, caused by fine dust particles on the heater, will
dissipate quickly.
During operation in failure of electric power, the unit runs as previous setting operation.
The unit defaults to Energy Saver mode each time the unit is switched on except
restoration after an electrical power outage and fan mode.
ENERGY SAVER
This feature is reminder to clean the Air Filter (See Maintenance) for more efficient operation.
The LED (light) will illuminate after 250 hours of operation.
CLEAN FILTER
After cleaning the filter, press “Temp ” together to turn off ‘Clean Filter’ light.
(Filter reset must be done from unit control panel not remote control).
‘Clean Filter’ LED will light up to notify you that your filter needs to be cleaned.
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Operating Instructions
Do not use rechargeable battery. Make sure that the battery is new.
Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (Nickel-cadmium)
battery.
- In order to prevent discharge, remove the batteries from the remote control if
the air conditioner is not going to be used for an extended period of time.
To maintain optimal operation of the remote control, the remote sensor should
not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Keep the remote control away from extremely hot or humid places.
1. Push out the cover on the back of the remote control with your thumb.
2. Pay attention to polarity and insert one new AAA 1.5V battery.
3. Reattach the cover.
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18 Room Air Conditioner
Operating Instructions
The ventilation lever must be in the CLOSE position in order to maintain the best cooling conditions.
When fresh air is necessary in the room, set the ventilation lever to the OPEN position.
The damper is opened and room air is drawn out.
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To control horizontal direction of air flow, set to the
ON position the air-swing switch and the air flow will
be swept horizontally by the automatic air-swing
system.
If you want to stop the air flow from moving, switch off
the air swing switch at the desired position of the
vane.
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The vertical air direction is adjusted by moving the
horizontal louver.
The direction of air can be controlled wherever you
want to cool adjusting the horizontal louver
and the vertical louver.
HORIZONTAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL
VERTICAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL
Ventilation
Air Direction

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drain
base pan
base pan
Slinger Fan

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1. Lift the inlet grille upward.
2. Remove the air filter from the front grille by pulling the air filter up slightly.
3. Wash the filter using lukewarm water below 40
4.Gently shake the excess water from the filter and replace.