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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 Calling for Service

Please check the following before you contact the service center. If the problem persists, contact 

your local service center.

Problem

Possible Causes  & Corrective Action

The air conditioner 

does not work 

normally.

Burning smell and strange sounds are coming from the unit.

 

Turn off the air conditioner, switch OFF, or disconnect the power supply, 

and contact the service center.

Water leaks from the indoor unit even when the humidity level is low.

 

Turn off the air conditioner, switch OFF, or disconnect the power supply, 

and contact the service center.

The power cable is damaged or it is generating excessive heat.

 

Turn off the air conditioner, switch OFF, or disconnect the power supply, 

and contact the service center.

A switch, a circuit breaker (safety, ground), or a fuse is not operated 

properly.

 

Turn off the air conditioner, switch OFF, or disconnect the power supply, 

and contact the service center.

The unit generates an error code from its self-diagnosis.

 

Turn off the air conditioner, switch OFF, or disconnect the power supply, 

and contact the service center.

The air conditioner 

does not work.

The air conditioner is unplugged.

 

Check whether the power cord is plugged into the outlet or the power 

isolators are switched on.

A fuse exploded, or the power supply is blocked.

 

Replace the fuse or check if the circuit breaker has tripped.

A power failure has occurred.

 

Turn off the air conditioner when a power failure occurs.

 

When the power is restored, wait 3 minutes, and then turn on the air 

conditioner.

The voltage is too high or too low.

 

Check if the circuit breaker has tripped.

The air conditioner was turned off automatically at a preset time.

 

Turn the air conditioner on.

The battery setting in the remote controller is incorrect.

 

Make sure that the batteries are inserted correctly in your remote 

controller.

 

If the batteries are placed correctly, but the air conditioner still does not 

operate, replace the batteries and try again.

Summary of Contents for A12FT

Page 1: ...48606 Rev 02_072821 EN ENGLISH DE DEUTSCH IT ITALIANO PT PORTUGUÊS ES ESPAÑOL Read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times LG Electronics Inc Single Point of Contact EU UK EU Importer LG Electronics European Shared Service Center B V Krijgsman 1 1186 DM Amstelveen The Netherlands ...

Page 2: ... Wireless Remote Control 12 Restarting the Air Conditioner Automatically 16 Using the Mode Function 16 Using the Jet Mode Function 19 Using the Fan Speed Function 20 Using the Air Flow Direction Function 20 Setting the On Off Timer 21 Using the Sleep Function 22 Using the Energy Saving Function 22 Using the Light Function 23 Using the Auto Clean Function 23 SMART FUNCTIONS 24 Using LG ThinQ Applic...

Page 3: ... serious injury or death CAUTION This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause the minor injury or damage to the product The following symbols are displayed on indoor and outdoor units for R32 This symbol indicates that this appliance uses a flammable refrigerant If the refrigerant is leaked and exposure to an external ignition source there is a risk of fire This symbol indi...

Page 4: ...sure that they do not play with the appliance For use in Europe This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the ap...

Page 5: ...routed properly so that there is no force pulling the cable from the connection terminals Improper or loose connections can cause heat generation or fire Install dedicated electric outlet and circuit breaker before using the air conditioner Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe a lightning rod or a telephone ground wire Keep any required ventilation openings clear of obstruction for R32 Mea...

Page 6: ...rgents may cause corrosion or damage to the unit Be sure to ventilate sufficiently when the air conditioner and a heating appliance such as a heater are used simultaneously Do not block the inlet or outlet of air flow Do not insert hands or other objects through the air inlet or outlet while the air conditioner is operating Make sure that the power cable is neither dirty loose nor broken Never tou...

Page 7: ...nt valid certificate from an industry accredited assessment authority which authorizes their competence to handle refrigerants safely in accordance with an industry recognized assessment specification for R32 Servicing shall only be performed as recommended by the equipment manufacturer Maintenance and repair requiring the assistance of other skilled personnel shall be carried out under the superv...

Page 8: ...d have the power outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal procedures Consult a service agent or a similarly qualified person before disposing of them If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard Th...

Page 9: ...installation or repair Transport the air conditioner with two or more people or use a forklift Install the outdoor unit such that it is protected from direct sunlight Do not place the indoor unit in a place where it is directly exposed to sunlight via the windows Safely dispose of packing materials such as screws nails or batteries using proper packaging after installation or repair Install the ai...

Page 10: ...als or plants to the cold or hot wind from the air conditioner for extended periods of time If the leaking battery fluid has been swallowed rinse the inside of the mouth thoroughly and consult a doctor Do not drink the water drained from the air conditioner Do not use the product for special purposes such as preserving foods works of art and etc It is an air conditioner for consumer purposes not a...

Page 11: ...cool or warm indoor air quickly within a short period of time Open windows regularly for ventilation The indoor air quality may deteriorate if the air conditioner is used for long durations Clean the air filter once every 2 weeks Dust and impurities collected in the air filter may block the air flow or reduce the unit performance Parts and Function Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit Air Filter Front Panel A...

Page 12: ...ct the remote control install the holder where there is no direct sunlight 1 Choose a safe and easily accessible location 2 Fix the holder by fastening 2 screws firmly with a screwdriver Operating Method Point the remote control towards the signal receiver at the right side of the air conditioner to operate it NOTE The remote control may operate other electronic devices if it is directed towards t...

Page 13: ...etween C and F Press and hold button about 5 seconds Operating the Air Conditioner without the Remote Control You can use the ON OFF button of the indoor unit to operate the air conditioner when the remote control is unavailable ON OFF button NOTE The stepping motor may be broken if the horizontal vane opens rapidly The fan speed is set to high The feature may be changed according to the type of m...

Page 14: ...g mode To select the heating mode To select the dehumidification mode To select the auto changeover auto operation mode To change room temperature quickly To adjust the air flow direction vertically or horizontally To display the room temperature To change unit between C and F To remove moisture generated inside the indoor unit To minimize power consumption C F 5 s TIME 3 s RESET Using Wireless Re...

Page 15: ...the brightness of the display on the indoor unit To set cancel the function and timer To adjust time To set the current time To initialize the remote control settings NOTE Some functions may not be supported depending on the model C F 5 s TIME 3 s RESET ...

Page 16: ...NOTE The feature may be changed according to the type of model If you press and hold the ON OFF button for 3 5 seconds instead of 6 seconds the unit will switch to the test operation In the test operation the unit blows out strong cooling air for 18 minutes and then returns to factory default settings Using the Mode Function This function allows you to select the desired function Cooling Mode Auto...

Page 17: ... the fan speed but you can set the air deflector to rotate automatically Auto Changeover Mode Cooling Heating Model This mode changes the mode automatically to maintain the set temperature at 2 C 1 Turn the appliance on 2 Press MODE button repeatedly to select the Auto Changeover Mode is displayed on the display screen 3 Press or button to set the desired temperature 4 Press FAN SPEED button to ad...

Page 18: ...l of humidity 1 Turn the appliance on 2 Press MODE button repeatedly to select the Dehumidification Mode is displayed on the display screen NOTE In this mode you cannot adjust the room temperature it is adjusted automatically The room temperature is not displayed on the display screen Heating Mode 1 Turn the appliance on 2 Press MODE button repeatedly to select the Heating Mode is displayed on the...

Page 19: ... Turn the appliance on 2 Press MODE button repeatedly to select the desired mode 3 Press JET MODE button is displayed on the display screen NOTE Jet Heating Mode is not available on some models In Jet Cooling Mode strong air blows out for 30 minutes After 30 minutes later setting temperature is maintaining 18 C If you want to change the temperature Press or button to set the desired temperature In...

Page 20: ...he desired direction Select to adjust the direction of the air flow automatically NOTE Adjusting the air deflector arbitrarily may cause product failure If you restart the air conditioner it starts to operate with the previously set direction of air flow so the air deflector may not match the icon displayed on the remote control When this occurs press SWING button to adjust the direction of the ai...

Page 21: ... displayed on the display screen indicating that the desired time is set Setting the OFF Timer 1 Press OFF button The icon below blinks at the bottom of the display screen 2 Press or button to select the minutes 3 Press SET CLEAR button to finish After setting the timer current time and icon are displayed on the display screen indicating that the desired time is set Canceling the Timer Setting 1 P...

Page 22: ...es for a more comfortable sleep The temperature increases up to 2 C from the preset temperature Although the remark for fan speed on the display screen may be changed the fan speed is adjusted automatically Using the Energy Saving Function This function minimizes power consumption during Cooling and increases the set temperature to the optimal level for a more comfortable environment The temperatu...

Page 23: ...nction In the Cooling and Dehumidification Mode moisture is generated inside the indoor unit This function removes such moisture 1 Turn the appliance on 2 Press A CLEAN button is displayed on the display screen NOTE Some functions cannot be used while the Auto Clean function is in operation If you turn off the unit the fan continues to run for 30 minutes and cleans the inside of the indoor unit ...

Page 24: ... far from the router Purchase a Wi Fi repeater range extender to improve the Wi Fi signal strength The Wi Fi connection may not connect or may be interrupted because of the home network environment The network connection may not work properly depending on the Internet service provider The surrounding wireless environment can make the wireless network service run slowly The appliance cannot be regi...

Page 25: ...t notice to users Functions may vary by model Using the Wi Fi Pairing Function Once it is connected to the internet through a home Wi Fi network you can control the appliance remotely with the application for the smart phone Press and hold the FAN SPEED and JET MODE button simultaneously about 3 seconds Open Source Software Notice Information To obtain the source code under GPL LGPL MPL and other ...

Page 26: ...optimal performance and to prevent possible breakdown Dry the air conditioner in Fan mode for 3 to 4 hours and disconnect the power There may be internal damage if moisture is left in its components Before using the air conditioner again dry the inner components of the air conditioner in Fan mode for 3 to 4 hours This will help to remove the odor generated from moisture Signal receiver Air Filter ...

Page 27: ...a professional clean the heat exchanger coils and the panel vents Consult with technician Once a year Have a professional clean the fan Once a year Have a professional clean the condensate drain pan Once a year Have a professional verify that all the fan assembly is firmly tightened Once a year Clean the electric components with air Once a year NOTE Never use water that is higher than 40 C when yo...

Page 28: ...dirt is difficult to remove wash the filter in lukewarm water with neutral detergent 5 Dry it completely in the shade after cleaning 6 Then set a filter orderly Air filter 7 Put the hook of front panel onto the hanger in order to close the front panel Front panel hook Hook hanger Air filter NOTE The air filter can be broken when it is bent When the air filter is not assembled correctly dust and ot...

Page 29: ...uit breaker safety ground or a fuse is not operated properly Turn off the air conditioner switch OFF or disconnect the power supply and contact the service center The unit generates an error code from its self diagnosis Turn off the air conditioner switch OFF or disconnect the power supply and contact the service center The air conditioner does not work The air conditioner is unplugged Check wheth...

Page 30: ...while the air conditioner is in operation Fan Mode is selected During Fan Mode air blows from the air conditioner without cooling or heating the indoor air Switch the operation mode to cooling operation Outside temperature is too high The cooling effect may not be sufficient The fan speed cannot be adjusted The Jet Mode or Auto Operation Mode is selected In some operation modes you cannot adjust t...

Page 31: ...s of the indoor unit creak when they shrink or expand due to sudden temperature changes Flowing or Blowing sound This is the flow of refrigerant through the air conditioner These are normal symptoms The noise will stop The indoor unit gives off an odor Odors such as cigarette smoke may be absorbed into the indoor unit and discharged with airflow If the smell does not disappear you need to wash the...

Page 32: ...ess network name SSID should be a combination of English letters and numbers Do not use special characters The router frequency is not 2 4 GHz Only a 2 4 GHz router frequency is supported Set the wireless router to 2 4 GHz and connect the appliance to the wireless router To check the router frequency check with your Internet service provider or the router manufacturer The distance between the appl...

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