LG Room Air Conditioner OWNER'S MANUAL MODELS: AS - W096_Series W126_Series C09AW_Series C12AW_Series C18AW_Series C24AW_Series website http://www.lgservice.com Prior to installation, this air- conditioning unit must be submitted for approval by the utility service which provides electricity (EN 61000-3 Norm). IMPORTANT •...
Room Air Conditioner Owner’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions...3 Prior to Operation ...6 Introduction ...7 Electrical Safety ...8 Operating Instructions...10 Maintenance and Service ...24 2 Room Air Conditioner FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # Serial # You can find them on a label on the side of each unit.
Safety Precautions To prevent the injury of the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications. This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
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Safety Precautions Operation Do not share the outlet with other appliances. • It will cause an electric shock or a fire due to heat generation. Take care so that the power cord may not be pulled during operation. • Otherwise, it may cause a fire or electrical shock.
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Installation Install the drain hose to ensure that drain can be securely done. • Otherwise, it may cause water leakage. Always inspect gas leakage after the installation and repair of product. • Otherwise, it may cause the failure of product. Operation Avoid excessive cooling and perform ventilation sometimes.
Prior to Operation Prior to Operation Preparing for Operation 1. Contact an installation specialist for installation. 2. Plug in the power plug properly. 3. Use a dedicated circuit. 4. Do not use an extension cord. 5. Do not start/stop operation by plugging/unplugging the power cord. 6.
Introduction Symbols used in this Manual This symbol alerts you to the risk of electric shock. This symbol alerts you to hazards that may cause harm to the air conditioner. This symbol indicates special notes. NOTICE Features WARNING: This appliance should be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
Electrical Safety Electrical Safety WARNING: This appliance must be properly grounded. To minimize the risk of electric shock, you must alway plug into a grounded oulet. Preferred method WARNING: Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the power plug. WARNING: 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...
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Temporary Use of an Adapter We strongly discourage the use of an adapter due to potential safety hazards. For temporary connections, use only a UL-listed adapter, available from most local hardware stores. Ensure that the large slot in the adapter is aligned with the large slot in the receptacle for a proper polarity connection. To disconnect the power cord from the adapter, use one hand on each to avoid damaging the ground terminal.
Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Remote Controller 1. Remove the battery cover by pulling it according to the arrow direction. 2. Insert new batteries making sure that the (+) and (-) of battery are installed correctly. 3. Reattach the cover by sliding it back into position. Use 2 AAA(1.5volt) batteries.
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Remote Control Operations The controls will look like the following. Signal transmitter CANCEL AUTO CLEAN Operation Mode Cooling Operation Auto Operation or Auto Changeover Healthy Dehumidification Operation Heating Operation • Cooling Model( ), Heat Pump Model( 1. START/STOP BUTTON Operation starts when this button is pressed and stops when the button is pressed again.
Operating Instructions Cooling operation Natural wind by the CHAOS logic For fresher feeling, press the Indoor fan speed selector and set to CHAOS mode. In this mode, the wind blows like a natural breeze by automatically changing fan speed according to the CHAOS logic. 12 Room Air Conditioner Press the Start/Stop button.
Auto changeover operation During Auto changeover Operation The air conditioner changes the operation mode automatically to keep indoor temperature. When room temperature vary over ±2°C with respect to setting temperature, air conditioner keeps the room temperature within ±2°C with respect to setting temperature by auto changeover mode. Press the Start/Stop button.
Operating Instructions Auto operation (Optional) During Auto Operation You cannot control the indoor fan speed. It has already been set by the Fuzzy rule. If the system is not operating as desired, manually switch to another mode. The system will not automatically switch from the cooling mode to the heating mode, or from heating mode to cooling mode, it must be done by manually resetting.
Healthy dehumidification operation During Healthy Dehumidification Operation If you select the dehumidification mode on the operation selection button, the A/C starts to run the dehumidification function. It automatically sets the room temp. and airflow volume to the best condition for dehumidification, based on the sensed current room temp. In this case, however, the setting temp.
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Operating Instructions Heating operation (Heat pump model only) Natural wind by the CHAOS logic For fresher feeling, press the Indoor Fan Speed Selector and set to CHAOS mode. In this mode, the wind blows like a natural breeze by automatically changing fan speed according to the CHAOS logic. 16 Room Air Conditioner Press the Start/Stop button.
Jet cool operation NOTICE During the JET COOL function at any moment, the A/C starts to blow the cool air at extremely high speed for 30 minutes setting the room temp. automatically to 18°C. It is especially used to cool the room temp.
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Operating Instructions Jet heat operation (Optional) NOTICE During the JET HEAT function at any moment, the A/C starts to blow the heat air at extremely high speed for 60 minutes setting the room temp. automatically to 30°C. It is especially used to heat the room temp. quickly in a cool winter.
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PLASMA purification operation(Optional) NANO PLASMA Air Purifying Operation only Press the Start/Stop button. The unit will respond with a beep. Open the door of the remote controller. Press the PLASMA button. Operation will start when the button is pressed and stop when the button is pressed again.
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Operating Instructions 2nd F operation CANCEL AUTO CLEAN 20 Room Air Conditioner Press the Start/Stop button. The unit will respond with a beep. Open the door of the remote control and press the 2nd Function button to operate functions printed in blue unter buttons.
Additional Features Sleep mode 1. Press the Sleep Mode Auto button to set the time you want the unit to stop automatically. 2. The Timer is programmed in one-hour increments by pressing the Sleep Mode Auto button 1 to 7 times. The sleep mode is available for 1 to 7 times.
Operating Instructions Vertical Airflow Direction Control The up/down airflow (Vertical Airflow) can be adjusted by using the remote control. 1. Press the Start/Stop button to start the unit. 2. Press Chaos Swing button and the louvers will swing up and down. Press the Chaos Swing button again to set the vertical louver at the desired airflow direction.
Auto clean(Optional) 1. Whenever you press the Auto Clean button, Auto Clean Function will be reserved and cancelled. 2. Auto Clean function works before and after cooling or dehumidification mode. For details, refer to the below points. AUTO CLEAN 3. When the unit is started after the reservation of Auto Clean ,the Cool Start function operates and indoor Fan is started after 20 seconds.
Maintenance and Service Maintenance and Service Indoor Unit WARNING: Turn the system off before cleaning. To clean, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use bleach or abrasives. Supply power must be disconnected before cleaning the indoor unit. NOTICE 1.
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Outdoor Unit The heat exchanger coils and panel vents of the outdoor unit should be checked regularly. If clogged with dirt or soot, the heat exchanger and panel vents may be professionally steam cleaned. Dirty or clogged coils will reduce the NOTICE operating efficiency of the system and cause higher operating costs.
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Maintenance and Service When the air conditioner is not going to be used for a long time. When air conditioner is not going to be used for a long time. Operate the air conditioner on mode for 2 to 3 hours. •...
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Troubleshooting Check the following points before requesting repairs or service... If the fault persists, please contact your dealer or service center. Case The air conditioner does not operate. The room has a peculiar odor. It seems that condensation is leaking from the air conditioner.
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P/No.: 3828A20283D(Inverter-Series) Printed in Korea After reading this manual, keep it in a place easily accessible to the user for future reference.