ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. TYPE : INVERTER www.lg.
TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY ENGLISH TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY Here are some tips that will help you minimize the power consumption when you use the air conditioner. You can use your air conditioner more efficiently by referring to the instructions below: • Do not cool excessively indoors. This may be harmful for your health and may consume more electricity. • Block sunlight with blinds or curtains while you are operating the air conditioner.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. Always comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your product ! WARNING It can result in serious injury or death when the directions are ignored ! CAUTION It can result in minor injury or product damage when the directions are ignored ! WARNING • Installation or repairs made by unqualified persons can result in hazards to you and others.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ENGLISH Operation • Do not let the air conditioner run for a long time when the humidity is very high or when a door or window has been left open. Failure to do so may result in product failure. • Make sure that the power cord is not pulled or damaged while the air conditioner is operating. Failure to do so may result in fire, electric shock, or product failure. • Do not place any objects on the power cord. It may result in electric shock or product failure.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 • Make sure to check if there is a refrigerant leak after you install or repair the air conditioner. Failure to do so may result in product failure. • Install the drain hose properly for smooth drainage of condensed water. Failure to do so may result in product failure. • Keep level even when installing the product. • Install the air conditioner where the noise from the outdoor unit or the exhaust gas will not inconvenience the neighbors.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 BEFORE USE 13 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 13 Changing room temperature quickly 13 Indoor air purification 13 - Auto Clean operation 14 Plasma Purification operation 14 Auto operation 15 Auto Changeover operation 7 Components 15 Energy saving cooling mode 8 Using the remote control 15 Display screen brightness 9 - Inserting batteries 16 9 - Installing the remote control holder Operati
BEFORE USE 7 ENGLISH BEFORE USE Components Indoor unit Air inlet Front grille On/ Off button Signal receiver 3M Multi Protection Filter (Optional) Operation lamp Plasmaster Ionizer Air filter Air outlet Air deflector (Vertical louver & Horizontal vane) * The feature can be changed according a type of model. ! NOTE The number of operation lamps and their locations may vary, depending on the model of the air conditioner.
BEFORE USE ENGLISH Using the remote control You can operate the air conditioner more conveniently with the remote control. You will find the buttons for the additional functions under the cover of the remote control. Wireless remote control Control Display panel screen Display screen a F l = _ | g Control panel Description Plasma button*: Purifies the air by removing particles that enter the indoor unit. Sleep mode auto button*: Sets the sleep mode auto operation.
BEFORE USE Insert batteries before using the remote control. The battery type used is AAA (1.5 V). 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Fix the holder by fastening the 2 screws firmly with a screwdriver. 3 Slide the remote control into the holder. 2 Insert the new batteries and make sure that the + and - terminals of the batteries are installed correctly. Operating method 3 Reattach the battery cover. ! Point the remote control towards the signal receiver at the bottom of the air conditioner to operate it.
BASIC FUNCTIONS ENGLISH BASIC FUNCTIONS Cooling your room Airing your room (Cooling operation) 1 Press | to turn on the power. 2 Press f repeatedly to select the cooling (Air Circulation operation) operation. - A is displayed on the display screen. This mode only circulates the indoor air without changing the room temperature. The cooling lamp lights up in air circulation mode. 1 Press | to turn on the power. 2 Press f repeatedly to select the air circulation operation.
BASIC FUNCTIONS 1 To adjust the direction of the air flow horizontally, press D repeatedly and select the desired direction. - Select I to adjust the direction of the air flow automatically. 2 To adjust the direction of the air flow vertically, press E repeatedly and select the desired direction. - Select J to adjust the direction of the air flow automatically. ! NOTE • Adjusting the air flow direction vertically may not be supported, depending on the model.
BASIC FUNCTIONS ENGLISH Turning off the air conditioner automatically at a set time 1 Press n. - The icon below flickers at the bottom of the display screen. Setting sleep mode Use the sleep mode to turn off the air conditioner automatically when you go to sleep. 1 Press | to turn on the power. 2 Press l 3 Press EorF to select the hour (up to 7 hours). 4 Press p to finish. - T is displayed on the display screen in sleep mode. 2 Press EorF to select the minutes. 3 Press p to finish.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 13 ENGLISH ADVANCED FUNCTIONS The air conditioner offers some additional advanced functions. Indoor air purification Auto Clean operation Changing room temperature quickly (Jet Cool) This mode allows you to cool indoor air quickly in summer. 1 Press | to turn on the power. 2 Press . In the cooling and dehumidifying operations, moisture is generated inside the indoor unit. Use the auto cleaning function to remove such moisture. 1 Press . - J is displayed on the display screen.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ENGLISH Plasma Purification operation Auto operation Ion particles from Plasmaster Ionizer developed by LG sterilize the aerial bacteria and other harmful substances. 1 Press | to turn on the power. 2 Press a. - F is displayed on the display screen. (Artificial intelligence) ! Cooling-only models In this mode, the fan speed and the temperature adjust automatically, based on the room temperature. 1 Press | to turn on the power. 2 Press f repeatedly to select auto operation.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 15 Energy Display This mode minimizes power consumption during cooling and increases the set temperature to the optimal level for a more comfortable environment. 1 Press | to turn the power on. 2 Press f repeatedly to select the cooling operation. 3 Press P. - G is displayed on the display screen. It is a function displaying the amount of electricity generated on the indoor display as the product operates. 1 Press | to turn on the power. 2 Press Q.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ENGLISH Operating the air conditioner without the remote control Restarting the air conditioner automatically You can use the On/Off button of the indoor unit to operate the air conditioner when the remote control is unavailable. However, the fan speed is set to high. 1 Open the front cover. - Lift up both sides of the cover slightly. When the air conditioner is turned on again after a power failure, this function restores the previous settings.
MAINTENANCE 17 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE Clean the product regularly to maintain optimal performance and to prevent possible breakdown. * This may not be provided, depending on the model. 3M Multi Protection Filter (Optional) Plasmaster Ionizer Air filter * The feature can be changed according a type of model.
MAINTENANCE ENGLISH Cleaning the air filter Clean the air filter once every 2 weeks or more if necessary. 1 Turn off the power and unplug the power cord. 2 Open the front cover. - Lift up both sides of the cover slightly. * The feature can be changed according a type of model. 4 Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt, Do * The feature can be changed according a type of model. 3 Hold the knob of the air filter, lift it up slightly and remove it from the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING 19 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Self-diagnosis function This product has a built-in self-diagnosis function. If an error occurs, the lamp of the indoor unit will blink in 2 second intervals. If this occurs, contact your local dealer or service center. Before requesting service Please check the following before you contact the service center. If the problem persists, contact your local service center.
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGLISH Problem Possible causes Corrective action Air is not circulating properly. Make sure that there are no curtains, blinds or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner. The air filter is dirty. Clean the air filter once every 2 weeks. See “Cleaning Air Filter” for more information. The room temperature is too high. In summer, it may take some time to cool indoor air. In this case, select the jet cool operation to cool indoor air quickly.