LG LW1500PR Air Conditioner
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1. of the window sill Tighten the carriage bolt and the lock nut Be sure the cabinet slants outward 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 4 Pull the bottom window sash down behind the Top retainer bar until they meet NOTE 1 Do not pull the window sash down so tightly that the movement of Frame curtain is restricted Attach the cabinet to the window stool by driving the screws Type B through the cabinet into window stool 2 The cabinet should be installed with a very slight tilt downward toward the outside Cabinet 5 Pull each Frame curtain fully to each window sash track and pull the bottom window sash down behind the Top retainer bar until it meets 6 Attach each Frame curtain the window sash by using screws Type C See Fig 6 Z Slide the unit into the cabinet See Fig 7 CAUTION For security purpose reinstall screws Type A at cabinet s sides 8 Cut the Foam strip to the proper length and insert between the upper window sash and the lower window sash See Fig 8 9 Attach the Window locking bracket with a screw Type C See Fig 9 Sash track Front Angle Fig 5 Screw I Fig 7 Foam Strip Fig 8 Window locking bracket Fig 9 10 Attach the front grille to the cabinet by inserting the tabs on the grille into the tabs on the front of the cabinet Push the2. D 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 adapter 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 Howeve
3. ck 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 Seal 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 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 8 Fasten the curtains to the unit with 10 Type A screws 1 Open the window Mark a line on the center ofthe gil window stool between the side window stop Bracket 4 Support moldings w Bracket Loosely attach the sill bracket to the support Bato Lock nut bracket using the carriage bolt and the lock nut Fig 1 2 Attach the sill bracket to the window sill using the Machine screw ype D screws Type B Cabinet Carefully place the cabinet on the window stool Track hole Outer edge and align the center mark on the bottom front with SU SS orwindow the center line marked window stool BRPO l Carriage bolt Type B and lock nut Sill bracket Fig 2 3 Using the M screw and the lock nut attach the support bracket to the cabinet track hole Use the first track hole after the sill bracket on the outer edge
4. eaning the unit first make sure the_power and breaker are turned off e Since the fan rotates at high speed during operation it may cause injury Stopoperation instorm or hurricanes Operation with windows opened may cause wetting of indoor and soaking of household furniture DeMotplace obstacles around the absorption inlet Ofoutput It may cause failure of appliance or accident Donotuse strongdetergent Such as wax or thinner but use a soft cloth Appearance may be deteriorated due to change of product color or scratching of its surface If water enters the product turn off the the power Switch of the main body of appliance Contact service center after taking the rafidomly MENot clean the air conditioner with water e Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation It may cause an electric shock Donat put a pet or house plantwhere it will be exposed to direct air flow e This could injure the pet or plant Mo ltthe plug bythe head whentaking it out It may cause electric shock and damage Enstirethat an installation console of thesoutdoor appliance is not damaged due to the Use foraong time e If leaving appliance damaged there is concern of damage due to the falling of product Do iotplace heavy object on the power cord and take care so that the cord should not be pressed There is danger of fire or electric shock O _Do not disassemble o
5. g yourself Drain pipe Drain cap The Air Purifying filter behind the air filter should be checked and cleaned once every 3 months or more often if necessary 1 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 5 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 How to Attach Drain F The air conditioner employs a proper drain method whereby the condensed water moisture removed from the air is drained to the outside In very humid weather and for reverse cycle models in the reverse mode excessive condensate water removed from the air may cause some water to collect To remove this excess water you can install the drain pan as detailed below 1 Take the drain pan which is located in the air discharge 2 Remove the hole rubber from the base pan for some models 3 Install the drain pan to the right corner of the cabinet with 4 or 2 screws 4 Connect the drain hose of 3 5 inside diameter to the outlet located at the bottom of
6. gether 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 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 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 Instructions Remote Control Operations The remote control and control panel will look like one of the following pictures COOL FAN DRY ENERGY SAVER AIR PURIFIER AUTO RESTART FAN TIMER SPEED MODE QH E e TES Vv Temp A Fan Speed DRY COOL TIMER FAN ENERGY Timer Mode SAVER GH oD E3 l OF oh FAN TIMER SPEED MODE gt 1 POWER Operation starts when this button is pressed and stops when you press the button again 2 TEMPERATURE CONTROL The therm
7. grille in until it snaps into place See Fig 10 11 Lift the inlet grille and secure it with a screw Type A through the front grille See Fig 10 12 Window installation of room air conditioner is now completed See ELECTRICAL DATA for attaching power cord to electrical outlet Electrical Data E Line Cord Plug Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the grounding prong from the plug Power supply cord with 3 prong grounding plug Use of extension cords Use Wall Receptacle Standard 125V 3 wire grounding receptacle rated 15A 125V AC Power Supply Use 15 AMP time delay fuse or circuit breaker 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 Electrical Safety 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 THIR
8. ostat 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 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 2 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 Inserting the Remo 1 Push out the cover on the back of the remote control with your 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 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 Z 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
9. r if you wish to use an extension cord use a CSA certified UL listed 3 wire grounding extension cord rated at 15A 125V Common Issues Common Problems and Solutions Before calling for service please review the following list of common problems and solutions The 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 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 condi
10. r modify products e It may cause failure and electric shock A itilate well when used together with a stove etc An oxygen shortage may occur Donotuse appliance for special purpose Such as animals or vegetables precision machine or conservation of art articles e It may cause damage of animals or vegetables or loss of property Aiitroff the main power switch when not using it for along time e It may cause failure of product or fire AlWays insert the filters Securely Clean it every two Weeks e Operation without filters will cause failure amp Denotdrink waterdrained from air conditioner e It contains containments and will make you sick Do not direct airflow at r 0m occupants only power plug out from the socket This could damage your health 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 If cord plug is damaged replace only with an authorized part Usage 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 to
11. 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 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 1Hour gt 2Hours gt 3Hours gt 4Hours gt 5Hours gt 6Hours gt 7Hours gt OHours gt 1Hour gt 2Hours gt e The remote control can be mounted on a wall using the mountable holder 7 Operating p Instructions Adjusting the Air Flow Direction For maximum cooling efficiency CLOSE the vent This will allow internal air circulation OPEN the vent to discharge stale air SI Ya CLOSE siis VENT alla OPEN NOTE Before using the ventilation feature position the vent lever straight by pulling Part A out and snapping it into place Adjusting the Air Fl 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 Adjusting Vertical Air Flow Direction Adjusting the ver
12. riction of outside air will greatly reduce the cooling efficiency of the air conditioner 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 Window Requirement 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 26 to 41 e The top and bottom window sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 18 from the bottom of the upper sash to the window stool 26 to 41 18 min Inner sill Interior wall 26 min Without frame curtain Installation Kits Cor NAME OF PARTS 2 lt FRAME CURTAIN SUPPORT BRACKET SILL BRACKET anjoni LOCK NUT SCREW TYPE A x A SCREW TYPE B SCREW TYPE C SCREW TYPE D CARRIAGE BOLT z ajeje FOAM STRIP FOAM SEAL WINDOW LOCKING BRACKET DRAIN PIPE UPPER GUIDE FOAM PE n nvm FRAME GUIDE PREPARATION OF CHASSIS 1 Remove the screws which fasten the cabinet at both sides and at the ba
13. roubleshooting tips If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you 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 This symbol shows the possibility of death or serious injury AN CAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property Never Do This Always Do This E The following items are classified by these symbols gt A WARNING Piugin the power plug De Not operateor stop the WO Do not damage or use an properly uhit by inserting or pulling unspecified power cord out the power plug e Otherwise it will cause electric e It will cause electric shock or fire It will cause electric shock or fire shock or fire due to heat due to heat generation e Ifthe supply cord is damaged it must be generation or electric shock replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarl
14. the drain pan You can purchase the drain hose or tubing locally to satisfy your particular needs Drain hose is not supplied Hardware A Installation Hardware Installation Product Featur aS caution This appliance should be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations This guide acts as a guide to help to explain product features 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 Installing the Po You can choose between two methods below according to your window stool shape 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 1 To prevent vibration and noise make sure the unit is installed securely and firmly 2 Install the unit where the sunlight does not shine directly on the unit Cooled air 3 There should be no obstacles such as a fence and is wall within 20 from the back of the cabinet we because it will prevent heat radiation of the condenser Rest
15. tical louvers left and right will Adjusting the horizontal vane up and down will change horizontal airflow change vertical airflow The vane can be adjusted by nudging the back or up and down of the vane Adjusting horizontal air flow Adjusting vertical air flow Recommended orientation of louvers Adjust louvers to face upwards when cooling to maximize cooling efficiency Care and 3 MENEE Care and Maintenance Turn the power off and unplug the power plug before cleaning the air conditioner 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 1 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 5 Rinse off and gently shake off excess water from the filter Let it dry before replaceing it Drainage 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 injurin
16. tioner 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 E The THERMOSTAT may notbe Turn the knob to a higher setting The highest set cool enough 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 s s s SsS manual pasar aisa T o iat T paata 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 RON aa tH at Es ten Sats Dave E Cold air is escaping e Check for open furnace floor resisters and cold air returns ee ee eerie Eee eee CLOSE the air conditioner vent ____ E Cooling coils are iced up See Ice appears on the air conditioner below E The cooling coils are iced over 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
17. website http www lgservice com G e mail http www lgeservice com techsup html LG Window Type Air Conditioner OWNER S MANUAL MODELS LW1500_Series nang 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 Window Type Air Conditioner Owner s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Precautions ing Instructions nd Maintenance ware Installation mon Issues Ja Wy N Z N AOA te WSS A e 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 ead 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 t
18. y qualified person in order to avoid a hazard Y attachment QDoanot modify power cord OBa not operatewith wet Always plug into a length orshare the outlet hands orin damp grounded outlet with other appliances environment e It will cause electric shock or fire e It will cause electric shock e No grounding may cause electric due to heat generation shock See Installation Manual Do not allow water to run Always install air leakage Unplug the unit if strange into electric parts breaker and a dedicated Fo Tale Fommele 6 eee lar UIT Cc switching board comes from it It will cause failure of machine or No installation may cause fire e It may cause fire and electric electric shock and electric shock accident shock accident Do not use the sockerif it is WO DoNot open the entrance lt Ke p firearmsaway loose or damaged d ring operation It may cause fire and electric It may cause electric shock e It may cause fire shock De not use the power cord close to the Ponot use the power cord near flammable gas heating tools or combustibles such as gasoline benzen thinner etc e It may cause fire and electric shock e It may cause an explosion or fire Ventilate before operating air conditioner Wwh n gas goes out It may cause explosion fire and burn AN Vertouch the metal parts ofthe unit when removing the filter They are sharp and may cause injury When cl
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