LG LW8018ER User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
TYPE : WINDOW
AIR
CONDITIONER
MODELS LW8018ER
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2017 LG Electronics Inc. Todos los derechos reservados.
Copyright © 2017 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.P/NO : MFL69365413
Rev.00_122217

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

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.
y
If you eat the liquid from the battery,brush
your teeth and see doctor.Do not use the
remote if the battery has leaked.
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2. No correlation between fan usage and oxygen depletion.
3.

RESET
TEST
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
should
be

This unit contains flammable refrigerant and has
WARNING
special safety precautions not normally associated
with older units. Please follow all precautions and
advisories.
1. Use caution while handling and prevent damage
1.Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process
or to clean, other than those recommended by the
manufacturer
2.The appliance shall be stored in a room without
continuously operating ignition sources (for example:
open flames, an operating gas appliance or an
operating electric heater)
3.Do not pierce or burn. Be aware that refrigerants may
not contain an odor
to unit.Do not put any holes into product for any
reason, this can cause damage to product and
prevent unit from cooling.
2. Maintenance and cleaning of unit should be
performedby trained personnel. Failure to properly
clean unit can result in damage to the refrigeration
system and or the electrical system.
3. Make certain that all the air circulation/ventilation
openings are free from obstruction.
4. Service should only be performed by technicains
properly trained and certified in the use of flammable
refrigerants. Any service performed by unauthorized
servicers/individuals will void all warranties.
5. When storing the appliance, do not put in a room
with any open flame appliances, such as gas water
heaters or furnaces. Also keep away from electric
heaters. Damaged units should be repaired before
storage.
WARNING:
Wash hands after handling.
or other reproductive harm.
This product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects

Adjustable
Wrench
Phillips head
screwdriver
Scissors or
knife
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Left Guide Panel Right Guide Panel
Curtain
14EA
2 EA
3 EA 5 EA 2 EA
2 EA 2 EA
EA
2 EA 1 EA
1 EA 1 EA
(Not adhesive backed)
( Adhesive backed)
FOAM-HEATPROOF

slightly tilted
between
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(Keep the screws for later use.)
Remove 4 screws which fasten the cabinet at both
sides and at the back.
Preparation Of Chassis

hole
Center hole
the base pan
（Adhesive backed
）
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(Adhesive backed)
and bottom of window frame.
upper
guide
sill support.
frame curtain
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Right Guide Panel
Upper guide
(Type A)
Screws
Frame guide
Left Guide panel

(removed from the cabinet) at
See page 12.
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frame guides
sill support
sill support
frame curtain
frame curtain
（Not adhesive backed）
Foam-Strip
(Not adhesive backed)

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Before installing the front grille, pull out the
vent control lever located above the unit
control knobs, as shown.
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Window installation of room air conditioner
is now completed. See ELECTRICAL DATA
for attaching power cord to electrical outlet.
Take out the air filter and secure it with 2
Type A screws through the front grille.
These 2 Type A screws are
packaged by bag on the Front
Grill.
Guide the lever carefully through
the grille as you push it in.
Attach the front grille to the cabinet by
insertingthe tabs the grille into the slots on
the front the cabinet.Push the grille in until
it snaps into place.
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Cut the adhesive-backed Foam-Heatproofs
to the Guide Panel size.
Remove the backing from the Foam-
Heatproofs and attach he Foam-Heatproofs
to Guide Panel.
Foam-Heatproof improves the
cooling capability of the unit.
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Connect the housing.
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Foam-Heatproof

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- when the air conditioner is off, it can be set to automatically turn
OPERATION MODE SELECTOR
the desired fan speed.
- 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
Delay OFF
ON/OFF TIMER
Cool - Compressor runs and cools the room. Use the and FAN buttons
to set the desired temperature and circulation fan speed.
Energy Saver - The fan stops when the compressor stops cooling.
Approximately every 3 minutes the fan will turn on and check the room air
temperature if cooling is needed.
Fan - Fan circulates air but compressor does not run. Use the FAN button to set
Operation starts when this button is pressed and stops when you
press the button again.
FAN SPEED SELECTOR
Use to set the fan speed to Low (F1), MED (F2), High (F3).
Temp
Fan Speed
Timer Mode
REMOTE CONTROLLER
POWER
Push the MODE button to rotate between Energy Saver / Cool / Fan / Dry.

Once the set temperature is reached，the compressor and circulation fan turns off.
Dry - Dry mode is used to remove humidity from the room without additional cooling.
Fan speed is pre-set and cannot be adjusted.
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).
REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
CLEAN FILTER
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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).
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
‘Clean Filter’ LED will light up to notify you that your filter needs to be cleaned.
During operation in failure of electric power, the unit runs as previous setting operation.
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 battery 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.
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.
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.
ENERGY SAVER
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Adjusting horizontal air flow direction Adjusting vertical air flow direction
The horizontal direction is adjusted
by moving the lever to the left or right.
Touch the horizontal louvers to adjust
the air airflow up or down.
NOTICE
When the unit operates in extremely hot weather, it turns off automatically to protect compressor.

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drain
base pan
base pan
Slinger Fan

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