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Owner’s Manual  5

Safety Precautions  

CAUTION

Installation

• There is risk of fire or

electric shock.

Do not damage or use an
unspecified power cord.

• It will cause electric shock or

fire.

Do not operate with wet
hands or in damp
environment.

• It will cause electric shock.

Take care to ensure that power

 

c

ord

 could not be pulled out

 

or 

damaged during operation.

• There is risk of fire or

electric shock.

When gas leaks, open the
window for ventilation
before operating the unit.

• Otherwise, it may cause

explosion, and a fire.

Never touch the metal parts
of the unit when removing
the filter.

• They are sharp and may

cause injury.

Install the product so that the noise or hot
wind from the outdoor unit may not cause
any damage to the neighbors.

• Otherwise, it may cause dispute with the

neighbors.

Keep level parallel in installing the product.

• Otherwise, it may cause vibration or water

leakage.

Do not plug or unplug the 

power supply during

operation.

Summary of Contents for D242AC

Page 1: ...TYPE WINDOW P NO MFL67740305 Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference www lg com ENGLISH OWNER S MANUAL ROOM AIR CONDITIONER ...

Page 2: ...ur chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all PRECAUTION Contact the authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit Contact the installer for installation of this unit The air conditioner is not intended for use by young children or invalids without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the ai...

Page 3: ... or damage to properties only WARNING Installation Be sure not to do Be sure to follow the instruction Don t use a power cord a plug or a loose socket which is damaged Otherwise it may cause a fire or electrical shock Always ground the product There is risk of fire or electric shock Do not modify or extend the power cable There is risk of fire or electric shock Do not disassemble or modify product...

Page 4: ...main power switch when not using it for a long time Prevent accidental startup and the possibility of injury If strange sounds or smoke comes from product turn the breaker off or disconnect the power supply cable There is risk of electric shock or fire Do not open the suction inlet grill of the product during operation Otherwise it may electrical shock and failure If water enters the product turn ...

Page 5: ...isk of fire or electric shock When gas leaks open the window for ventilation before operating the unit Otherwise it may cause explosion and a fire Never touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter They are sharp and may cause injury Install the product so that the noise or hot wind from the outdoor unit may not cause any damage to the neighbors Otherwise it may cause dispute with th...

Page 6: ...sed to direct air flow It may cause injury Do not block the inlet or outlet of air flow It may cause product failure Use a soft cloth to clean Do not use wax thinner or a strong detergent The appearance of the air conditioner may deteriorate change color or develop surface flaws Do not step on the unit and do not put anything on it It may cause an injury through dropping of the unit or falling dow...

Page 7: ...evices 3 Do not use this air conditioner for non specified special purposes e g preserving precision devices food pets plants and art objects Such usage could damage the items 1 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 leadi...

Page 8: ...Air Discharge Evaporator Control Board Evaporator Control Board Condenser Base Pan Brace Brace Cabinet Front Grille Air Filter Air Intake Inlet Grille Vertical Air Deflector Horizontal Louver Horizontal Air Deflector Vertical Louver Air Discharge Cabinet Front Grille Air Filter Remote Controller Air Intake Inlet Grille Compressor Power Cord Condenser Base Pan Compressor Power Cord Symbols Used in ...

Page 9: ... conditioner from the case by pulling the base pan handle while bracing the case 4 Remove the white Styrofoam shipping block from the compressor Applicable for some models Attaching the Drain Pan Optional The drain pan is used to collect condensed water The base pan may overflow due to high humidity The base pan may also collect excess water when in reverse mode in Reverse Cycle models only To dra...

Page 10: ...l box 3 Engage the Chassis Lock into the bottom housing rail and secure to the base with the screw provided 4 Remove the front panel from its carton and plastic bag and fit as per the Operating Instruction 5 Switch unit on Check for operation of the unit and check for vibration in the installation 6 Fit the drain chute to the housing and run a drain line to a suitable location if required FLASH OR...

Page 11: ...ng into the room 3 Before installing the front grille pull out the vent control lever located above the unit control knobs as shown for some models 4 Attach the front grille to the case by inserting the tabs on the grille into the slots on the front of the case Push the grille in until it snaps into place When you detach the front grille from the case push the grille to your right side and pull it...

Page 12: ...the inlet grille from the front grille with separating the hinged part by inserting a straight type screw driver tip b 4 Then rotate the inlet grille 180 degrees and insert the hooks into bottom holes of the front grille 5 Insert the filter and attach the front grille to the cabinet B If you want to pull out the filter downward The grille is already designed that way How to Use the Reversible Inle...

Page 13: ... all directions provided A circuit breaker must be installed between the power source and the unit if the plug is not used see illustration below Main Power source Circuit Breaker Use a circuit breaker or time delay fuse Power Cord L BL WH N BR BK G GN YL GN Use 20A circuit breaker for some models 21k 26k Btu h NOTICE 2 2 ...

Page 14: ... the low fan speed operation LOW HEAT Permits heating with the low fan speed operation HIGH HEAT Permits heating with the high fan speed operation Turn the thermostat control to the desired setting The control position is a normal setting for average conditions You can change this setting if necessary in accordance with your temperature preference The thermostat automatically controls cooling or h...

Page 15: ...on knob at the midpoint of Thermostat knob AUTO SWING available in some models ON SI Auto swing is operated OFF NO Stops the operation of Auto swing Auto Swing On Off Owner s Manual 15 Operating Instructions When the air conditioner has been performed its cooling operation and is turned off or set to the fan position wait at least 3 minutes before resetting to the cooling operation again When turn...

Page 16: ...or Dehumidification Dry mode with this button 3 ON OFF TIMER BUTTON Set the time of starting and stopping operation The timer is set by 1 hour 4 FAN SPEED SELECTOR Select the fan speed Cooling Model High F3 Low F1 Med F2 High F3 Heating Model High F2 Low F1 High F2 5 ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING BUTTON Control the room temperature within a range of 16 C to 30 C The unit takes an average of 30 minutes ...

Page 17: ...nction to operate procedures automatically to the previous operating conditions 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 o...

Page 18: ...e ON position the air swing switch and the air flow will be swept horizontally by the automatic air swing system for some models If you want to stop the air flow from moving switch off the air swing switch at the desired position of the vane VERTICAL AIR DIRECTION CONTROL The vertical air direction is adjusted by moving the horizontal louver The direction of air can be controlled wherever you want...

Page 19: ... rear at the product 2 After assembling washer and drain pipe secure the drain pipe to the rear hole of the base pan Fig 2 Press the drain pipe into the hole by pushing 3 Connect a drain hose of 9 16 inside diameter to the drain pipe as shown Fig 3 2 Connecting drain from bottom 1 Remove the drain hole cap from bottom at the product 2 After assembling washer and drain pipe secure the drain pipe to...

Page 20: ...p which is inside the accessory 2 For drain please follow drain method same as cooling only model 2 Operating heating mode 1 When it is operating heating mode drain hole cap of bottom side should be removed 2 And please secure the drain pipe to the bottom hole of the base pan Fig 4 Press the drain pipe into the hole by pushing 3 Connect a drain hose of 9 16 inside diameter to the drain pipe as sho...

Page 21: ...r from the front grille assembly by pulling the air filter up or down slightly 3 Wash the filter using lukewarm water below 40 C 104 F b 4 Gently shake the excess water from the filter completely Replace the filter Mark of inlet grille means opening direction NOTICE Air Filter Cleaning How to Attach Front Grille to Cabinet 1 Pull down front grille from the cabinet top 2 Push front grille s tips to...

Page 22: ...of the unit 4 DO NOT operate the unit without an air filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance 5 DO NOT hold the power cord plug with wet hand 6 DO NOT obstruct the air inflow of the evaporator it may cause some trouble 7 Turn the mode control to O or OFF and unplug your unit during the cool season or when you are checking the unit 8 Close the ventilation damper on windy day...

Page 23: ... the desired cooling 3 Are there too many people than the usual number in the room 4 Is the air circulation restricted by drapes furniture etc or by an improper vane setting 5 Are the doors or windows open or is there an unusual heat source in the room 6 Is the ventilation damper closed for maximum cooling 7 Is the air filter clean so that it will not obstruct the air flow 8 Have all the steps out...

Page 24: ...oling Set the TEMP Control to a lower number Clean the filter at least every 2 weeks See the operating instructions section When the air conditioner is first turned on you need to allow time for the room to cool down Check for open furnace floor registers and cold air returns Set the air conditioner s vent to the closed position See Air Conditioner Freezing Up below Set the mode control at Med Fan...

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