LG LWH0514ACG Owner's Manual

Safety Precautions
Safety
Precautions .............3
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Model #
Serial #
You
find them
on a
label
on
the side of each unit.
Date Purchased
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Controls ..............................5
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Care and Maintenance ......6
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.
Features
CAUTION
and Installation
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Features .............................7
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About the Controls
the Air Conditioner
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FOR YOUR RECORDS
Preparing
the unit for
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Installation ..........................8
Electrical Data ..................10
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Contact the authorized Service technician for
or maintenance of this unit.
The air conditioner is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure
they do not play with the air conditioner.
Before you call for
service...
Normal
repair
Operating.............11
Operation .........11
Abnormal
2
that
Safety
To prevent
followed.
Precautions
injury
to the user or other
Incorrect
by
operation due to ignoring
following indications.
the
people
and property
of instruction will
the
damage,
cause
harm
or
following
damage,
instructions must be
the seriousness is classified
WARNING
: This symbol indicates the possibility of death
CAUTION
:
of
Meanings
symbols
This
symbol indicates
properties only.
used in this manual
are as
the
possibility
of
injury
or
serious
or
damage
injury.
to
shown below.
Never Do This.
Always
Do This.
WARNING
Plug in the power plug
properly.
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Otherwise, it will
shock
or
cause
Do not operate or stop the
unit by inserting or pulling
out the power plug.
electric
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fire due to heat
It will
cause
due to heat
electric shock
generation.
or
Do not
damage or use an
unspecified power cord.
fire
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It will
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If the power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or
generation.
cause
its service
qualified
electric shock
agent
or a
or
fire.
similarly
person in order to avoid
a
hazard.
Do not
length
modify power
or
with other
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It will
cord
Do not operate with wet
or in damp
share the outlet
electric shock
Do not air airflow
room
directly
at
occupants only.
environment.
appliances.
cause
due to heat
hands
or
fire
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It will
cause
electric shock.
generation.
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This could
damage
your health.
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Never touch the metal parts
of the unit when removing
Do not clean the air
conditioner with water.
Ventilate well when used
together
with
a
stove, etc.
the filter.
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It may
cause an
injury.
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When the unit is to be
cleaned, switch off, and
turn
Since the fan rotates at
speed during operation,
cause an injury.
high
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Do not put a pet or house
where it will be exposed
to direct air flow.
An oxygen
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it may
This could
injure
the
pets
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or
Do not
apply
an
insecticide
flammable spray.
special
use
this air conditioner to
precision devices, food,
pets, plants, and art objects.
It may
or
for
cause
deterioration of
etc.
Do not put
where is
a
heater,
exposed
It may
cause an
electric shock.
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It may cause a fire
of the cabinet.
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or
deformation
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It may cause
combustion.
etc.
to direct air
flow.
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occur.
preserve
quality,
Do not
use
may
purposes.
plants.
Do not operate switches
with wet hands.
shortage
Do not
plant
off the breaker.
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Water may enter the unit and
degrade the insulation. It may
cause an electric shock.
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About the Controls
The controls will look like
of the
one
the air conditioner
on
following.
Controls
Operation
Off
Operation
High
0
FAN
High
Fan
Low
Fan
Low
Cool
Thermostat
3
(
-
-
-
-
-
automatically
8
Turn the knob
7
1
so
that
arrow
points
to the
larger
marks
for greater cooling. Point the arrow to the smaller
marks for more moderate cooling.
8
2
9
controls the temperature of the
indoor air.
6
7
2
(i.e.
9
the
higher
number the greater
cooling)
FOR NORMAL COOLING
1. Turn the
Operation
switch to the
High Cool (
2. Set the Thermostat control to the desired
starting position).
control to
a
cooler
If the
room
or warmer
)
or
the Low Cool
temperature mark
temperature is not
setting,
as
satisfactory
appropriate.
5
(
) setting.
(the mid-point is
after
a
a
good
adjust
reasonable time,
the
FOR MAXIMUM COOLING
1. Turn the
Operation
switch to the
2. Set the Thermostat control to the
High Cool (
) setting.
largest 9 temperature
mark.
FOR QUIETER OPERATION
1. Turn the
Operation
switch to the Low Cool
2. Set the Thermostat control
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Low Cool
5
3
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(
This
COOLER
6
4
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High Cool
) Turns air conditioner off.
) High speed fan operation without
cooling.
) Low speed fan operation without
cooling.
) Cooling with high speed fan
operation.
) Cooling with low speed fan operation.
Thermostat
5
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(
0
COOL
Cool
1
Low Fan
High
Off
4
Fan
(
(
as
(
) setting.
needed.
CAUTION
When the air conditioner has been
fan
position,
performed its cooling operation and is turned off
resetting to the cooling operation again.
wait at least 3 minutes before
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or
set to the
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Additional controls and
important information.
Air Direction
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ADJUSTING THE AIR DIRECTION USING THE HORIZONTAL AIR-DEFLECTOR CONTROL
Using
the Control Tabs, the air flow
to the
left, right, straight ahead,
or
can
be directed
any combination
of these directions.
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Care and Maintenance
TURN THE AIR CONDITIONER OFF AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET.
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TO CLEAN FILTER
The Air Filter will become
dirty
as
it
removes
dust from the inside air.
Do not force
It should be washed at least every 2 weeks.
If the Air Filter remains full of dust, the air
open or open to
far (about 56°)
flow will decrease and the
will be reduced,
cooling capacity
possibly damaging the unit.
1. Pull the inlet
grille
(Fig. 1)
air filter.
forward and
2. Wash the Air Filter in
Be
sure
out the
104°F(40°C)
water.
to shake off all the water before
replacing
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warm
pull
Fig.
1
Fig.
2
Fig.
3
the filter.
CLEANING THE AIR CONDITIONER
The front
cloth
grille and Inlet grille may be wiped with a
dampened in a mild detergent solution. (Fig. 2)
The cabinet may be washed with mild soap or
detergent and lukewarm water, then polished with
Liquid
To
Wax for
ensure
Appliances.
continued
of
peak efficiency,
coils(outside
unit)
periodically and cleaned if clogged
dirt from the atmosphere.
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the condenser
should be checked
with soot
or
HOW TO REMOVE THE FRONT GRILLE
1. Remove the thermostat knob and the
knob
operation
by pulling.
2. Remove the
screw
securing
the Front
Grille.(Fig. 3)
3. Push the
grille up from the bottom and pull
the top of the grille away from the case as
the top tabs lift out of their slots.(Fig. 3)
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Features and Installation
Learning the key components
will
help you properly install the
unit.
Features
1
9
32
4
7
6
5
8
1. CABINET
6. AIR FILTER
2. HORIZONTAL AIR DEFLECTOR
7. KNOB
3. COOL AIR DISCHARGE
8. AIR INTAKE
4. FRONT GRILLE
9. UPPER GUIDE
5. INLET GRILLE
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Preparing
NOTE: All
the unit for Installation
supporting parts
1. This unit is
designed
should be secured to firm wood, masonry,
metal.
or
for installation in standard double
hung windows with actual opening widths of
sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 14"
stool.(Fig. 4-2)
22" to 36". The upper and lower sash must open
from the bottom of the sash to the window
2.If
storm window
presents interference, fasten
2" wide wood
strip (OUTER SILL) to inner window
strip
enough to raise the height of the
window sill so that the unit can be installed without interference by the storm window frame. See
Fig. 4-2. Top of wood strip should be approximately 3/4" higher than the storm window frame
(STORM WINDOW FRAME) or wood strip (OUTDOORS) to help condensation drain properly to the
a
sill
a
the full width of the sill. The wood
across
should be thick
outside.
3. Install
a
second wood
the center of the
shown
Fig.
strip (approximately 6" long 1-1/2" wide and same thickness
outer sill flush against the back off the inner sill. This will raise the
as
first
strip)
"L" bracket
as
4-2.
4. If the distance between the STORM WINDOW FRAME and WOOD STRIP MOUNTED ON TOP
OF INNER SILL is
more
than 1", two of wood
strips
are
not necessary.
1" MAX.
WOOD STRIP MOUNTED
ON TOP OF INNER SILL
INNER
SILL
3/4"
CLEARANCE
STORM
WINDOW
INNER
FRAME
SILL
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WOOD STRIP
FOR "L" BRACKET
OUTER
SILL
INDOORS
OUTER
SILL
OUTDOORS
Fig.
INDOORS
OUTDOORS
4-1
Fig.
4-2
Installation
HARDWARE
TYPE A: 1EA
TYPE B: 2EA
TYPE C: 9EA
TYPE D: 4EA
("L" BRACKET)
(MIDDLE SCREW)
(SHORT SCREW)
(WOOD SCREW)
TYPE E: 1EA
TYPE F: 1EA
TYPE G: 1EA
TYPE H: 2EA
TYPE J: 1EA
(SASH LOCK)
(SEAL STRIP)
(SASH SEAL)
(GUIDE PANEL)
(DRAIN PIPE)
(Adhesive backed)
(Not adhesive backed)
8
in
A. BEFORE INSTALLATION...
1. Insert the
guide panels
into the
guides
of the air
conditioner. Fasten the curtains to the unit with
(TYPE C),
screws
as
2. Cut the adhesive-backed
Fig. 5.
seal strip (TYPE F)
TYPE C
shown
to the
window width.
Remove the
the seal
window.
backing from the seal strip and attach
strip to the underside of the bottom
(Fig. 6)
TYPE C
Fig.
5
B. NOW START INSTALLATION
1. LOCATING UNIT IN WINDOW
Open
SEAL STRIP
the window and mark center line
center of the inner
sill,
as
shown in
Fig.
on
(TYPE F)
the
7.
Fig.
6
2. ATTACH "L" BRACKET
a.
CENTER LINE
The units install "L" bracket center in back of
INNER SILL
inner window sill, with short side of bracket to the
outside. Use the 2
(type B) provided.
helps to hold unit securely in place. Be
sure to place bracket edge flush against back of
inner sill. See Fig. 8.
screws
ROOM SIDE
b. Bracket
Fig.
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INNER SILL
TYPE B
3. INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER IN THE
OUTER SILL
CENTER LINE
WINDOW
a.
INSIDE
lift the air conditioner and slide it into
Carefully
the open window. Make sure the bottom guide of
the air conditioner drops into the notches of the
"L" bracket. See
Fig.
8.
OUTSIDE
CAUTION
During
the
"L" BRACKET
following step
hold unit
firmly
until
Fig.
8
Fig.
9
window sash is lowered to top channel behind
side panel frames. Personal injury or property
damage may
IMPORTANT
result if unit falls from window.
:
When the air conditioner
drops
into the "L" bracket,
the air conditioner will be centered in window
as
shown in
Fig.
opening
9.
9
CENTER LINE
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b. While
steadying
the window sash down behind the
air conditioner,
WINDOW FRAME
the air conditioner,
as
shown in
Fig.
carefully bring
upper guide of the
UPPER GUIDE
SEAL
10.
Obit 1/4˚
4. SECURE THE GUIDE PANELS
Extend the
using 4
Fig. 11.
guide panels to fill the window opening
(TYPE D) to secure them, as shown in
BOTTOM GUIDE
screws
Fig.
5. INSTALL THE SASH SEAL AND SASH LOCK
a.
"L" BRACKET
10
SASH LOCK
TYPE C
Cut the sash seal to the window width. Stuff the
sash seal between the
glass and the window
getting into the room,
prevent air and insects from
shown in Fig. 11.
b. Fasten the sash lock
shown in
Fig.
to
as
SASH SEAL
(Type G)
using
a
TYPE C screw,
TYPE D
as
11.
6. Window installation of room air conditioner is
completed. See ELECTRICAL
now
DATA for attaching
power cord to electrical outlet.
Fig.
11
Fig.
12
C. HOW TO SECURE THE DRAIN PIPE
In humid weather, excess water may cause the BASE
PAN to overflow. To drain the water, remove the
DRAIN CAP and
secure
hole of the BASE PAN.
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the DRAIN PIPE to the
rear
(Fig. 12)
REMOVAL FROM WINDOW
Drain
pipe
Drain cap
Turn the air conditioner off, disconnect the power cord, remove the sash lock and the screws installed
through the top and bottom of the guide panels, and save for reinstallation later. Close the guide panels.
Keeping a firm grip on the air conditioner, raise the sash, and carefully tilt the air conditioner backward,
draining any condensate water. Slide the air conditioner to 1" right and then lift the air conditioner from the
window and
remove
the sash seal from between the windows.
Electrical Data
Line Cord
Use Wall
Plug
Receptacle
Power
Supply
Do not under any
circumstances cut
or remove
Use 15 AMP, time
delay fuse or circuit
the
grounding prong
from the plug.
Power
cord with
supply
3-prong grounding plug
breaker.
Standard 125V, 3-wire grounding
receptacle rated 15A, 125V AC
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards, we strongly discourage the use of an extension cord. However, if you wish to
use an extension cord, use a CSA certified/UL-listed 3-wire (grounding) extension cord, rated 15A, 125V.
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Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
money!
Save time and
Review the chart below first and
you may not need to call for service.
Normal
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Operating
You may hear
rainy days
efficiency.
on
a
or
pinging
noise caused
when the
humidity
is
by water being picked up and
high. This design feature helps
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You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor
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Water will collect in the base pan during
and drip from the outdoor side of the unit.
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The fan may
Abnormal
Problem
run even
high humidity
moisture and
improve
and off.
on
rainy days.
The water may overflow
Operation
Possible Causes
What To Do
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The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is
Make
sure
completely
unplugged.
does not start
or on
the condenser
against
remove
when the compressor does not.
The air conditioner is
Air conditioner
cycles
thrown
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Power failure.
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plug
is
pushed
into the outlet.
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and
replace
tripped.
the air conditioner
the fuse
reset the breaker.
or
If power failure occurs, turn the mode control to "Off".
When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the
air conditioner to prevent
tripping
of the compressor
overload.
Airflow is restricted.
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Make
sure
blocking
The THERMOSTAT may
not be set
Air conditioner
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dirty.
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does not cool as it
should
The
room
may have been
Turn the knob to
setting provides
high enough.
The air filter is
there
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are no
curtains, blinds
or
furniture
the front of the air conditioner.
a
higher
number. The
maximum
highest
cooling.
Clean the filter at least every 2 weeks.
See the operating instructions section.
When the air conditioner is first turned
on
you need
to allow time for the room to cool down.
hot.
Cold air is
escaping.
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Check for open furnace floor
registers
and cold air
returns.
Cooling coils
have iced up.
Air conditioner
Ice blocks the air flow and
freezing
stops the air conditioner
up
from
cooling
the
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Set the air conditioner's vent to the closed
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See Air Conditioner
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Set the mode control
out.
room.
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Freezing Up
on
high
position.
below.
fan until the ice thaws
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