TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..............7 Exterior Parts ....................7 Interior Parts......................7 INSTALLATION ................8 Circuit Breaker Installation ................8 Installation Overview ..................8 Tools Needed ....................8 How to Install the Unit ..................9 Drain Pipe ......................9 Space for Outside Air Flow................9 Unit Installation....................10 OPERATION .................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, scalding or injury to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following: INSTALLATION • Before use, the appliance must be properly installed as described in this manual. •...
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• If water enters the product, turn off the power at the main circuit, then unplug the product and call for service. • If the product has been submerged, contact the LG Electronics Customer Information Center for instructions before resuming use.
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CAUTION To reduce the risk of minor or moderate injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following: INSTALLATION • Take care when installing the product that exhaust or condensation does not damage nearby property.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Exterior Parts Interior Parts Control Panel Evaporator Air Filter Air Guide Front Grille Compressor Cabinet Condenser Air Outlet Base Pan Horizontal Air Deflector (Vertical Louver) Power Cord...
INSTALLATION Circuit Breaker Installation Read thoroughly and follow all directions provided. A circuit breaker must be installed between the power source and the unit if the plug is not used (see illustration below). Main Power source Main Power source Circuit Breaker Circuit Breaker Use a circuit breaker or time Use a circuit breaker or time...
How to Install the Unit Drain Pipe In humid weather, excess water may cause the Measure the space for installation to assure a base pan to overflow. To drain the water, remove good fit. The air conditioner must be installed the drain cap and secure the drain pipe to the rear firmly into place to prevent vibration and noise.
Unit Installation CAUTION • The power cord must be connected to an independent circuit. The green wire must be grounded. Stuff the foam between the top of the unit and the wall to prevent air and insects from getting into the room.
OPERATION Control Panel FRIO Min. Velocidad Espere 3 minutos Encendido antes de reiniciar NOTE • The feature may be changed according to the type of model. Power NOTE Turns the air conditioner on or off. • If you move the Mode/Temp control knob from the Cool (FRIO) setting to the Fan Fan Speed Only (VENT.) setting, wait at least 3...
Air Direction Adjusting the air direction using the horizontal air deflector control. Using the control tabs, the air flow can be directed to the left, right, straight ahead, or any combination of these directions. Slinger Fan This air conditioner is equipped with a slinger fan. (See drawing.) The fan’s outer ring picks up the condensed water from the base pan if the water level gets high...
(outside of unit) should be checked periodically and cleaned if clogged with soot or dirt from outside air. • For repair and maintenance, contact a LG Electronics Customer Service Hotline. Have your model number and serial number available.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service The appliance is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If the appliance does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service. Normal Sounds You May Hear High Pitched Chatter Today’s high efficiency compressors may have a high pitched chatter during the cooling cycle.
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Problem Possible Causes & Corrective Action The air conditioner is unplugged. • Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed completely into the outlet. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the Air conditioner does breaker.
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Problem Possible Causes & Corrective Action The air conditioner is not tilted to the outside. Water drips Indoors. • For proper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner slants slightly from the cabinet front to the rear. Moisture removed from air and drains into base pan. Water collects in •...