LG LW8000PR Air Conditioner
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1. LG LG Window Type Air Conditioner OWNER S MANUAL MODELS LW7000_ Series LW8000_Series lun As an ENERGY STAR Partner LG Electronics Inc has Determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency IMPORTANT Please read through this manual It contains valuable information about your air conditioner This manual may help save time and money by explaining proper air conditioner maintenance and preventing improper use PRECAUTIONS Pay close attention to precautions in order to prevent potential hazards and damage from misuse or improper installation LG is not responsible for any damages caused by misuse of the air conditioner TONWdS3 SIVINVa HSMONS Window Type Air Conditioner Owner s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS rating Instructions and Maintenance are Installation mon Issues F or 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 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 you2. The Air Purifying filter behind the air filter should be checked and cleaned once every 3 months or more often if necessary T After removing the Air Purifying Filter pull slightly forward to remove the Air Purifying filter 2 Soak the Air Purifying Filter in water mixed with a mild detergent for 20 30 minutes 3 Dry the Air Purifying Filter in the shade for a day The moisture must be removed completely on this part 4 Note the cuts of electric discharge lines 3 Re install the Air Purifying Filter to the original position Don t touch this Air Purifying Filter within 10 seconds after opening the inlet grille it may cause an electric shock Hardware Installation Hardware Installation N CAUTION This appliance should be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations This guide acts as a guide to help to explain product features L XQ Lo BA A ARO ENSS AS Oe Y Ta j y U Ci 4 li SN 1 CABINET 9 CONTROL PANEL 2 FRONT GRILLE 10 POWER CORD 3 AIR FILTER 11 COMPRESSOR 4 AIR INTAKE INLET GRILLE 12 BASE PAN 5 AIR DISCHARGE 13 BRACE 6 VERTICAL AIR DEFLECTOR 14 CONDENSER HORIZONTAL LOUVER 15 REMOTE CONTROLLER 7 EVAPORATOR 16 AIR PURIFYING FILTER Optional 8 HORIZONTAL AIR DEFLECTOR 17 CASE FILTER Optional VERTICAL LOUVER You can choose between two methods below according to your window stool shape
3. 5 8 inch and below through the front angle into window stool Sash track 8 Pull each Frame Curtain fully to each window sash track and repeat step 2 Screw Type B Sill Support Fig 5 9 Attach each Frame Curtain the window sash using screws Type C See Fig 6 CAUTION Do not drill a hole in the bottom pan The unit is designed to operate with approximately 1 2 of water in bottom pan There is no need to add water if the pan is dry 10 Slide the unit into the cabinet See Fig 7 CAUTION For security purpose reinstall screws Type A at cabinet s sides Screw Type A Power ea Tepe 4 Fig 7 11 Cut the Foam Strip to the proper length and insert between the upper window sash and the lower window sash See Fig 8 Foam Strip Fig 8 12 Attach the Window Locking Bracket with a Type C screw See Fig 9 Window locking bracket 4 Fig 9 13 Attach the front grille to the cabinet by inserting the tabs on the grille into the tabs on the front of the cabinet Push the grille in until it snaps into place See Fig 10 14 Pull down the inlet grille and secure it with a Type A screw through the front grille See Fig 11 15 Window installation of room air conditioner is now compl
4. Carefully place the cabinet on the window stool and align the center mark on the bottom front with the center line marked in the window stool Upper Guide AB T stool Front Angle 9 Fig 1 2 Pull the bottom window sash down behind the Upper Window Sash Upper guide Guide until it meets Foam pe 3 NOTE Do not pull the window sash down tightly that the movement of Frame Curtain is restricted Cabinet Frame Curtain Foam pe qo JI ll INDOOR OUTDOOR 3 Loosely assemble the Sill Support using the parts gum an in Fig 3 Sill Support Bolt Nut f Fig 3 Screw Type A 4 Select the position that will place the Sill Support Frame Guide pa near the outer most point on sill See Fig 4 x Feu eee WY Lay T 7 43 NOTE Be careful when you install the cabinet Frame Yj A S Guides are broken easily RR r AA Cabinet 3 Attach the Sill Support to the cabinet track holein INDOOR OUTDOOR relation to the selected position using 2 Type A i screws in each support See Fig 4 Fig 4 6 The cabinet should be installed with a very slight tilt about 1 2 downward toward the outside Screw Type B See Fig 5 DA cu Adjust the bolt and the nut of Sill Support for 7 p ve balancing the cabinet Y Yy Pr WET lt Sill Support Z Attach the cabinet to the window stool by driving the screws Type B Length 16mm
5. Cleaning and maintenance 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 Service For repair and maintenance contact your authorized service dealer Operating l Instructions Remote Control Operations The remote control and control panel will look like one of the following pictures COOL FAN DRY AIR MODE Lies oboo 6 0 TEE La Cool oe rol F Energy F3 HIGH Lal bi Dry Timer MODE TIMER Saver FAN ji SPEED So d Remote Control Oper 1 POWER Operation starts when this button is pressed and stops when you press the button again 2 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 The unit takes an average of 30 minutes to adjust the room temperature by 1 F 3 OPERATION MODE SELECTOR Select cooling mode to cool the room Select energy saver mode for energy saving
6. Operation Select fan mode for basic ventilating fan operation Select dry mode for dry operation 4 FAN SPEED SELECTOR For increased power while cooling select a higher fan speed 3 steps High gt Low gt Med 5 ON OFF TIMER The timer can be set to start and stop the unit in hourly increments up to 12 hours 6 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR NOTE CLEAN FILTER 7 AIR PURIFIER e Press the Air Purifier button Operation will start when the button is pressed and stop when the button is pressed again e Set the fan speed again with the remote control You can select the fan speed in three steps high low or medium Each time the button is pressed the fan speed mode is shifted e If you press the only Air Purifier button only air purifying operates without cooling Then fan speed is low You can select the fan speed in three steps high low or medium Each time the fan speed button is pressed the fan speed mode is shifted 8 SLEEP MODE e Press the sleep mode button to set the time you want the unit to turn off automatically e Every time you push this button the remaining time will be set as follows 1 Hour 2Hours gt 3Hours gt 4Hours gt 5Hours gt 6Hours gt 7Hours gt OHours gt 1Hour gt 2Hours gt You can see CLEAN FILTER display after 1000 hours that it is the time of cleaning filter when operating in Air purifier 1 Push out the cover on the back of the remote control with you
7. and bottom window sash must open sufficiently with fame curtain Stool to allow a clear vertical opening of 15 from the bottom ee of the upper sash to the window stool 25 to 36 Offset 1 2 to 11 4 20 142 min Without frame curtain NAME OF PARTS Q TY 1 FRAME CURTAIN 2 SILL SUPPORT BOLT NUT SCREW TYPE A SCREW TYPE B FOAM STRIP UPPER GUIDE 1 FOAM PE 11 FRAME GUIDE FRAME GUIDE 12 WINDOW LOCKING BRACKET 1 13 FOAM PE SC PREPARATION OF CHASSIS T Remove the screws which fasten the cabinet at both sides and at the back 2 Slide the unit from the cabinet by gripping the base pan handle and pulling forward while bracing the cabinet 3 Cut the window sash seal to the proper length Peel off the backing and attach the Foam PE to the underside of the window sash 4 Remove the backing from the top upper guide Foam PE and attach it to the bottom of the Upper Guide isa i Be 3 Attach the upper guide onto the top of the cabinet with 3 Type A screws 6 Insert the Frame Guides into the bottom of the cabinet Z Insert the Frame Curtain into the Upper Guide and Frame Guides 4 8 Fasten the curtains to the unit with 4 Type A screws NO Lt ee 3 5 6 7 SCREW TYPEC 5 8 0 ptt Lae is hk Cabinet Installa 1 Open the window Mark a line on center of the window stool
8. heavy object on the Such as wax or thinner but power cord and take care so that use a s ftcloth the cord should not be_pressed OP Bes acel Melainhaveliaelesliarve from air conditioner e Appearance may be deteriorated There is danger of fire or electric It contains containments and will due to change of product color or shock make you sick scratching of its surface ifwater enters the product turn off the the power switch of the main body of appliance Contact service center after taking the power plug out from the socket Safety Precautions Preparing for operation 1 Contact an installation specialist for installation 2 Plug in the power plug properly 3 Do not share the same outlet with other appliances 4 Do not use an extension cord 5 Do not start stop operation by plugging unplugging the power cord 6 lf cord plug is damaged replace only with an authorized part OE To l 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 Usage in such a manner could harm such property
9. may not need to call for service at all AN CAUTION e Contact the authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit e Contact the installer for installation of this unit e The air conditioner is not intended for use by young children or invalids without supervision e Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air conditioner Safety Precautions Precautions To prevent injury and property damage follow these instructions Incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions will cause harm or damage the seriousness of which is indicated by the following symbols AN WARNING Tris symbol shows the possibility of death or serious injury Always Do This E The following items are classified by these symbols N WARNING DoNot damag orus an unspecified power cord Plugin the power plug Do fot operate or stop the properly unit by inserting or pulling out the power pluc e Otherwise it will cause electric e It will cause electric shock or fire e It will cause electric shock or fire shock or fire due to heat due to heat generation e If the supply cord is damaged it must be generation or electric shock replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard Y attachment Donot modify power cord Do not operatewith wet Do Not direct airflow at length orshare the outlet han
10. air conditioner is operating normally when e You hear a pinging noise This is caused by water being picked up by the condenser on rainy days or in highly humid conditions This feature is designed to help remove moisture in the air and improve cooling efficiency e You hear the thermostat click This is caused by the compressor cycle starting and stopping e You see water dripping from the rear of the unit Water may be collected in the base pan in highly humid conditions or on rainy days This water overflows and drips from the rear of the unit e You hear the fan running while the compressor is silent This is a normal operational feature The air conditioner may be operating abnormally when Possible Causes What To Do E The air conditioner is unplugged or Make sure the plug is completely plugged into not plugged in completely the outlet The air conditioner W The fuse is blown circuit breaker is Check the fuse circuit breaker box and replace does not operate triggered the fuse or reset the breaker at all E Power failure e In the event of a power failure set the power control to OFF When the power is restored wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner to prevent the compressor from overloading E Air flow is restricted e Make sure there are no curtains blinds furniture or other obstacles in front of the air conditioner Mm The THERMOSTAT may notbe Turn the knob to a higher setting The highest set cool e
11. and preference e Fasten the stopper using 2 screw holes and lead e Fasten the stopper using left screw hole and rotate out the power cord through slit A properly to lead the power cord out through slit B How to Install the U 1 To prevent vibration and noise make sure the unit is installed securely and firmly Awning 2 Install the unit where the sunlight does not shine lie k Cooled air Heat directly on the unit radiation 3 The outside of the cabinet must extend outward for at least 12 and there should be no obstacles such as a fence or wall within 20 from the back of the cabinet because it will prevent heat radiation of the condenser Restriction of outside air will greatly reduce the cooling efficiency of the air conditioner hain About 1 2 Over 20 CAUTION All side louvers of the cabinet must remain exposed to the outside of the structure 4 Install the unit a little slanted so the back is slightly lower than the front about 1 2 This will force condensed water to flow to the outside 3 Install the unit with the bottom about 30 60 above the floor level NOTE All supporting parts should be secured to firm wood masonry or metal e This unit is designed for installation in standard double hung windows with actual opening widths from 25 to 36 cal The top
12. c the filter e They are sharp and may cause e Water may enter the unit and e An oxygen shortage may occur injury degrade the insulation It may cause an electric shock Doniotuse appliance for special purpose such_as animals or vegetables precision machine or conservation of art articles Donat put a pet of house plant where it will be exposed to direct air flow When cleaning the unit first make sure_the power and breaker are turned off e Since the fan rotates at high e This could injure the pet or plant It may cause damage of animals speed during operation it may or vegetables or loss of property Cause injury StoOpoperation in storm or hurricanes OCCT GC C Parenimucturtin once when taking it out switch when not using it for along time e Operation with windows opened It may cause electric shock and ___ It may cause failure of product or may cause wetting of indoor and damage fire soaking of household furniture Always insert the filters securely Clean it every two Ensure that an installation console of the outdoor appliance is not damaged Q Dootplace obstacles around the absorption inlet onoutput dueto the use for along time wecks e It may cause failure of appliance e If leaving appliance damaged e Operation without filters will or accident there is concern of damage due cause failure to the falling of product amp Doiotuse strongdetergent W Donotplace
13. ds orin damp room occupants only with other appliances environment e It will cause electric shock or fire e It will cause electric shock e This could damage your health due to heat generation Always plug into a Do not allow water torun gro ndedoutlet into electric parts e No grounding may cause electric e It will cause failure of machine or _ No installation may cause fire Q AlWays instal ir creer breaker and a dedicated sWwit hing board shock See Installation Manual electric shock and electric shock accident Unpl g the unitif strange Do not use theSocket if it is HC Do not open the entrance sounds odors or smoke loose or damaged during operation comes from it e It may cause fire and electric e It may cause fire and electric e It may cause electric shock shock accident shock Keep firearms away Do Not use thepower cord WO Doandtuse the power cord near Ke eon close to the heating tools flammable gas or combustibles such gasoline benzene thinner etc e It may cause fire e It may cause fire and electric e It may cause an explosion or fire shock Venitilate before operating air conditioner Donot disassemble or modify products when gas goes out randomly e It may cause explosion fire and burn AN Ventouch the metal parts Hi De not clean the air N itilate well when used ofthe unitwhen removing conditioner with water together with a stove et
14. eted See ELECTRICAL DATA for attaching power cord to electrical outlet Use Wall Receptacle Power Supply Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the Use 15 AMP time grounding prong delay fuse or circuit from the plug breaker Power supply cord with Standard 125V 3 wire grounding 3 prong grounding plug receptacle rated 15A 125V AC Use of extension cords e 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 at 15A 125V IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY FOR THE USER S PERSONAL SAFETY THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug Use this with a standard three slot grounding wall power outlet Fig 12 to minimize the hazard of electric shock The customer should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded PREFERRED METHOD Ensure proper ground exists before use Fig 12 DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER PLUG A SITUATIONS WHEN THE APPLIANCE WILL BE DISCONNECTED OCCASIONALLY TEMPORARY METHOD Adapter plug Metal screw Because of potential safety hazards we strongly discourage the use of an adapter plug However if you wish to use an adap
15. nough setting provides maximum cooling E The air filter is dirty e Clean the filter at least every 2 weeks Refer to the Care and Maintenance section p 9 of the Air conditioner manual does not cool E The air conditioner was just After the air conditioner is turned on you need turned on to give the air conditioner some time to cool the 10 ce eT E S E Cold air is escaping e Check for open furnace floor resisters and cold air returns Pe rs Sane ee eee OSE Mear ee aaae E Cooling coils are iced up e See Ice appears on the air conditioner below E The cooling coils are iced over e Ice may block the air flow and obstruct the air Ice appears on the conditioner from properly cooling the room Set air conditioner the fan at MED or HIGH while setting the thermostat at 1 or 2 until the ice melts You can refer to the Energy Star program in detail at www energystar gov
16. r thumb 2 Pay attention to polarity and insert two new AAA 1 5V batteries 3 Reattach the cover NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries Make sure that both batteries are new e 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 Keep the remote control away from extremely hot or humid places To maintain optimal operation of the remote control the remote sensor should not be exposed to direct sunlight e The remote control can be mounted on a wall using the mountable holder AUTO RESTART In failure of electric power the unit runs as previous setting operation Operating l l Instructions Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vent Control For maximum cooling efficiency CLOSE the vent This will allow internal air circulation OPEN the vent to discharge stale air SS CLOSE siis VENT i OPEN NOTE Before using the ventilation feature position the vent lever by pulling Part A out straight and Snapping it into place Adjusting the Air Flo Airflow can be adjusted by changing the direction of the air conditioner s louvers This can also increase the cooling efficiency of the air conditioner Adjusting Horizontal Air Flow Direction e Adjusting Vertical Air Flow Direction Adjusting the vertical louvers left and right will Adjusting the horizontal vane up and down will change horizontal airflow change
17. ter a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made Use UL listed adapter available from most local hardware stores Fig 13 The large slot in the adapter must be aligned with the large slot in the receptacle to assure a proper polarity connection CAUTION 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 The customer should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded Disconnect the power cord from the adapter using one hand on each Otherwise the adapter ground terminal might break DO NOT USE the appliance with a broken adapter plug B SITUATIONS WHEN THE APPLIANCE WILL BE DISCONNECTED OFTEN Do not use an adapter plug in these situations Unplugging the power cord frequently can lead to an eventual breakage of the ground terminal The wall power outlet should be replaced by a three slot grounding outlet instead 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 at 15A 125V Common l Issues Common Problems and Solutions Before calling for service please review the following list of common problems and solutions The
18. vertical airflow The vane can be adjusted by nudging the back or up and down of the vane d AV y d SS Adjusting horizontal air flow Adjusting vertical air flow e Recommended orientation of louvers Adjust louvers to face upwards when cooling to maximize cooling efficiency Care and l Maintenance Care and Maintenance Turn the power off and unplug the power plug before cleaning the air conditioner Air Filter The air filter behind the inlet grille should be checked and cleaned at least once every 2 weeks or as necessary to maintain optimal performance of the air conditioner How to remove the air filter T The grille may be opened from the top for easy maintenance after installation 2 Open the inlet grille by pulling off the exposed door on the top of the unit based on installation 3 Pull the tab slightly to release the filter Pull the filter in the same direction as the opening 4 Clean the filter with warm soapy water The water should be below 40 C 104 F 3 Rinse off and gently shake off excess water from the filter Let it dry before replaceing it DIEETI The base pan may overflow due to high humidity To drain the excess water remove the drain cap from the back of the unit and secure the drainpipe When pressing the drainpipe into place apply force in the direction away from the fins to avoid injuring yourself Drain cap
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