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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

Display 
screen

Control 
panel

* Some functions may not be supported, depending on the

model.

Control

panel

Display

screen

Description

a

F

Plasma button*: Purifies the air by re-
moving particles that enter the indoor
unit.

l

=

Sleep mode auto button*: Sets the
sleep mode auto operation.

e

y

Temperature adjustment buttons: Ad-
justs the room temperature when cool-
ing and heating.

d

-

On/Off button: Turns the power on/off.

g

7 v

Indoor fan speed button: Adjusts the
fan speed.

f

A C

D B E

Operation mode selection button*: Se-
lects the operation mode. 
Cooling operation (

A

) / Auto operation

or auto changeover (

C

) / Dehumidify-

ing operation (

D

) / Heating operation

(

B

) / Air circulation (

E

)

h

N

Jet cooling/heating button*: Warms up
or cools down the indoor temperature
within a short period of time.

i j

H I

Air flow direction button: Adjusts the air
flow direction vertically or horizontally.

k

S

Temperature display button: Displays the
room temperature. Also changes unit
from °C to °F if pressed for 5 seconds.

m n

z

Timer button: Sets the current time and
the start / end time.

c
b

u

J G P

Navigation and functions button*: Ad-
justs the time and sets the special
functions.

J

: Auto clean /  

G

: Operates energy

saving cooling / 

P

: Adjusts the bright-

ness of the indoor unit display

p

-

Set/clear button: Sets or cancels func-
tions.

r

-

Reset button: Resets the air condi-
tioner settings.

BEFORE USE

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ENGLISH

Summary of Contents for A246TH

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference www lg com TYPE WALL MOUNTED P NO MFL57942734 ENGLISH FRANCAIS PORTUGUESE ...

Page 2: ...irection of the air flow vertically or horizontally to circulate indoor air Speed up the fan to cool or warm indoor air quickly in a short period of time Open windows regularly for ventilation as the indoor air quality may deteriorate if the air con ditioner is used for many hours Clean the air filter once every 2 weeks Dust and impurities collected in the air filter may block the air flow or weak...

Page 3: ...n electric shock or product failure Contact an authorized service center when you install or relocate the air conditioner Failure to do so may result in serious injury or product failure Always use a power plug and socket with a ground terminal Failure to do so may result in electric shock or product failure Install the panel and the cover of the control box safely Failure to do so may result in e...

Page 4: ... before using the air conditioner again Failure to do so may result in explosion or fire Unplug the power plug if there is a noise smell or smoke coming from the air conditioner Failure to do so may result in explosion or fire Stop operating and close the window in strom or hurricane If possible remove the product from the window before hurricane arrives Do not touch the electrostatic filter after...

Page 5: ...er or spray water Use a smooth cloth It may result in serious injury or product failure Never touch the metal parts of the air conditioner when you remove the air filter It may result in se rious injury or product failure Do not place any objects on the air conditioner It may result in product failure Always insert the filter securely after cleaning Clean the filter every two weeks or more often i...

Page 6: ...e air conditioner automatically at a set time 12 Canceling the timer setting 12 Setting sleep mode 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 15 Energy saving cooling mode 15 Display screen brightness 16 Operating the air conditioner without the remote ...

Page 7: ...et On Off button Signal receiver Operation lamp Air outlet Air deflector Vertical louver Horizontal vane NOTE The number of operation lamps and their locations may vary depending on the model of the air conditioner 7 BEFORE USE ENGLISH Indoor unit The feature can be changed according a type of model The feature can be changed according a type of model ...

Page 8: ... C D B E Operation mode selection button Se lects the operation mode Cooling operation A Auto operation or auto changeover C Dehumidify ing operation D Heating operation B Air circulation E h N Jet cooling heating button Warms up or cools down the indoor temperature within a short period of time i j H I Air flow direction button Adjusts the air flow direction vertically or horizontally k S Tempera...

Page 9: ... accessible place 2 Fix the holder by fastening the 2 screws firmly with a screwdriver 3 Slide the remote control into the holder Point the remote control towards the signal receiver at the bottom of the air conditioner to operate it NOTE If the display screen of the remote control starts to fade replace the batteries NOTE The remote control may operate other electronic devices if pointed towards ...

Page 10: ... range is 16 C 30 C Removing humidity Dehumidifying operation This mode removes excess moisture from an environment with high humidity or in the rainy season in order to prevent mold from setting in This mode adjusts the room temperature and the fan speed automatically to maintain the optimal level of humidity 1 Press d to turn on the power 2 Press f repeatedly to select the dehu midifying operati...

Page 11: ...utomatically 2 To adjust the direction of the air flow verti cally press j repeatedly and select the desired direction Select I to adjust the direction of the air flow automatically Setting the timer You can use the timer function to save energy and to use the air conditioner more efficiently Setting the current time 1 Press p and hold it for longer than 3 sec onds The AM PM icon flickers at the b...

Page 12: ...er setting 1 Press m 2 Press m or n to select the timer setting to cancel 3 Press p To cancel all timer settings press p Setting sleep mode Use the sleep mode to turn off the air condi tioner automatically when you go to sleep 1 Press d to turn on the power 2 Press l 3 Press o or q to select the hour up to 7 hours 4 Press p to finish T is displayed on the display screen in sleep mode NOTE In the C...

Page 13: ...nutes Indoor air purification Auto Clean operation In the cooling and dehumidifying operations moisture is generated inside the indoor unit Use the auto cleaning function to remove such moisture 1 Press d to turn on the power 2 Press c J is displayed on the display screen If you turn off the power the fan oper ates for 30 minutes and cleans the inside of the indoor unit NOTE In Air Circulation Aut...

Page 14: ...uto opera tion 3 Press o or q to select the desired oper ation code if the temperature is higher or lower than the desired temperature NOTE You can use this function by pressing a without turning the air conditioner on Both the plasma lamp and the cooling lamp light up while plasma purification is in operation This function may not be supported de pending on the model ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 14 ENGLISH...

Page 15: ...er consumption dur ing cooling and increases the set temperature to the optimal level for a more comfortable en vironment 1 Press d to turn the power on 2 Press f repeatedly to select the cooling operation 3 Press b G is displayed on the display screen Display screen brightness You can adjust the brightness of the indoor unit display screen 1 Press u repeatedly to set the brightness to the desired...

Page 16: ... 22 C 71 6 F Restarting the air conditioner automatically When the air conditioner is turned on again after a power failure this function restores the previous settings This function is a factory de fault setting 1 Open the front cover Lift up both sides of the cover slightly 2 Press the On Off button and hold it for 6 seconds The unit will beep twice and the lamp will blink 6 times To re enable t...

Page 17: ...er coils and the panel vents consult with technician Air filter Anti allergy filter Triple filter Plasma filter CAUTION Turn off the power and unplug the power cord before you perform any maintenance other wise it may cause electric shock Never use water that is hotter than 40 C when you clean the filters It may cause deforma tion or discoloration Never use volatile substances when you clean the f...

Page 18: ...e power and unplug the power cord 2 Open the front cover and remove the air filter see Cleaning air filter 3 Pull out the anti allergy filter and the triple filter 4 Dry the filter in direct sunlight for 2 hours Cleaning the plasma filter 1 Turn off the power and unplug the power cord 2 Open the front cover and remove the air filter see Cleaning air filter 3 Remove the plasma filter in 10 seconds ...

Page 19: ...he service center Water leaks from the indoor unit even when the humidity level is low The power cord is damaged or generating excessive heat A switch a circuit breaker safety ground or a fuse is not operated properly The air conditioner does not work The air conditioner is unplugged Check whether the power cord is plugged into the outlet A fuse is blown or the power supply is blocked Replace the ...

Page 20: ... the current temperature There is a heating source nearby Avoid using a heat generator such as an electric oven or a gas burner while the air conditioner is in operation Air circulation opera tion is selected In the air circulation operation air blows from the air conditioner without cooling or heating the indoor air Switch the opera tion mode to the cooling operation It is not possible to adjust ...

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