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*MFL71860118*

MFL71860118

Rev.00_022222

AIR CONDITIONER

Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance

and keep it handy for reference at all times.

OWNER’S MANUAL

TYPE : WINDOW (INVERTER)

Summary of Contents for PW-Q18WUXA

Page 1: ...right 2022 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved MFL71860118 Rev 00_022222 AIR CONDITIONER Read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times OWNER S MANUAL TYPE WINDOW INVERTER ...

Page 2: ...rainage Optional 10 Installation of the Cabinet 11 Space for Outside Air Flow 11 Installations of the unit into the Cabinet 12 OPERATION 13 Control Panel and Remote Control 13 Using the Light Off Function 15 Using the Auto Clean Function 15 Wireless Remote Control 15 Air Direction 16 Slinger Fan 16 SMART FUNCTIONS 17 LG ThinQ Application 17 Smart Diagnosis 18 MAINTENANCE 19 Air Filter 19 TROUBLESH...

Page 3: ...ay be injured or cause damage to the product if you do not follow instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what may happen if the instructions are not followed The following symbols are displayed on units This symbol indicates that this appliance uses a flammable refrigerant If the refrigerant is leaked and...

Page 4: ...circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord When installing or moving the appliance be careful not to pinch crush or damage the power cord Plug in the power plug properly Do not modify or extend the power cord Do not start stop operation by plugging unplugging the power cord Do not turn on the circuit breaker or power under condition that front grille cabinet control box...

Page 5: ... capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance The interior of the product must only be cleaned by an authorized service center or a dealer Do not use solvent based detergent on the pr...

Page 6: ...g the appliance be careful not to pinch crush or damage the power cord Make sure the air inlet and outlet are free from obstructions Use a soft cloth to clean the appliance Do not use waxes thinners or harsh detergents Do not step on or place heavy objects on top of the appliance Do not operate the appliance without the filter securely installed Do not drink water drained from the appliance Be sur...

Page 7: ...onds to the room area as specified for operation The appliance shall be stored so as to prevent mechanical damage from occurring Technical Safety Any person who is involved with working on or breaking into a refrigerant circuit should hold a current valid certificate from an industry accredited assessment authority which authorises their competence to handle refrigerants safely in accordance with ...

Page 8: ... 1 2 1 Control Panel 1 Evaporator 2 Remote Control 2 Air Guide 3 Air Filter 3 Control Box 4 Vertical Air Deflector Horizontal Louver 4 Brace 5 Horizontal Air Deflector Vertical Louver 5 Compressor 6 Air Inlet 6 Condenser 7 Front Grille 7 Base Pan 8 Cabinet 8 Power Cord 9 Air Outlet ...

Page 9: ...ower source Main Power source Circuit Breaker Circuit Breaker Use a circuit breaker or time Use a circuit breaker or time delay fuse delay fuse NOTE Use 15 A circuit breaker Installation Overview Screw Screw For Front Grille L 10mm 2EA For Front Grille L 10mm 2EA Foam Foam L 30mm 3EA L 30mm 3EA Drain pan Drain pan Tools Needed Phillips head screwdriver Flat blade screwdriver Pencil Level Tape meas...

Page 10: ...abinet 1 Remove 5 screws which fasten the cabinet at both sides and at the back Keep the screws for later use Shipping Shipping Screws Screws 2 Slide the unit from the cabinet by gripping the base pan handle and pulling forward while bracing the cabinet CAUTION The unit is heavy To prevent injury use proper lifting techniques when pulling unit forward from cabinet Obtain assistance from another pe...

Page 11: ... appearance and protection against the weather insects and rodents NOTE Unit may be supported by a solid frame from below or by a hanger from a solid overhead support FLASH OR SEAL AROUND EXTERNAL WALL FRAME OR ARCHITRAVE STURDY TIMBER FRAME ALL ROUND UNIT DRAIN CHUTE EXTERNAL SUPPORT FRAME AT BALANCE POINT OF RAC Preferred method of installation into a timber framed wall partition or window ALTER...

Page 12: ...ourself could result in injury 2 Stuff the foam around the unit to prevent air and insects from getting into the room The Foam The Foam Around the unit Around the unit 3 Connect the wire harness from the front grille assembly to the air conditioner 4 Attach the front grille assembly to the cabinet by inserting the grille tabs into the slots on the front of the cabinet Push the grille in until it s...

Page 13: ...y and damp days to dehumidify the room rather than cooling it significantly Humidity is removed from the room by the combination of compressor operation and the fan speed fixed at Low The compressor and fan turn off once the set temperature is reached Fan speed cannot be adjusted in Dry mode 2 Sleep Mode This mode keeps operating noise to a minimum and turns the air conditioner off after a set tim...

Page 14: ...eatedly to select each step NOTE 1 step The power Input is decreased by 20 compared to rated power input is displayed on the display screen 2 step The power Input is decreased by 40 compared to rated power input is displayed on the display screen 3 step The power Input is decreased by 60 compared to rated power input is displayed on the display screen This function is available with Cooling Mode C...

Page 15: ...he inside of the indoor unit Wireless Remote Control Inserting Batteries If the display screen of the remote control begins to fade replace the batteries Insert AAA 1 5 V batteries before using the remote control 1 Remove the cover on the back of the remote control 2 Insert the new batteries and make sure that the and terminals of the batteries are installed correctly NOTE New batteries are suppli...

Page 16: ...ection Touch the horizontal louvers to adjust the airflow up or down NOTE When the weather is extremely hot the unit may turn off automatically to protect the compressor Slinger Fan This air conditioner is equipped with a slinger fan See drawing The fan s outer ring picks up the condensed water from the base pan if the water level gets high enough The water is then picked up by the fan and expelle...

Page 17: ...n check that f icon on the control panel is lit The appliance supports 2 4 GHz Wi Fi networks only To check your network frequency contact your Internet service provider or refer to your wireless router manual LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults malfunctions or errors caused by network connection If the appliance is having trouble connecting to the Wi Fi n...

Page 18: ...licy or app unavailability The feature may be subject to change without prior notice and may have a different form depending on where you are located Using LG ThinQ to Diagnose Issues If you experience a problem with your Wi Fi equipped appliance it can transmit troubleshooting data to a smartphone using the LG ThinQ application Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis featur...

Page 19: ...sh the filter using lukewarm water below 40 C 104 F 3 Gently shake the excess water from the filter 4 Dry the filter in the shade 5 Insert the filter into the Front grille Cleaning the Air Conditioner Wipe the front grille and inlet grille with a cloth dampened in a mild detergent solution Wash the cabinet with mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water then polish using liquid appliance wax NOTE T...

Page 20: ...y s high efficiency compressors may have a high pitched chatter during the cooling cycle 2 Sound of Rushing Air At the front of the unit you may hear the sound of rushing air being moved by the fan 3 Gurgle Hiss Gurgling or hissing noise may be heard due to refrigerant passing through evaporator during normal operation 4 Vibration Unit may vibrate and make noise because of poor wall or window cons...

Page 21: ... or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner The temp control may not be set correctly Set the desired temperature to a level lower than the current temperature The air filter is dirty Clean the filter at least every 2 weeks See the MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Air Filter section The room may have been hot When the air conditioner is first turned on you need to allow time for the room to co...

Page 22: ...ler Noise when unit is cooling Air movement sound This is normal If too loud set to lower FAN Speed Window vibration poor installation Refer to installation instructions or check with installer Room too cold Set temperature too low Increase set temperature Can t connect the LG ThinQ App to the air conditioner Air conditioner is turned off Turn the air conditioner on Wireless router is turned off T...

Page 23: ...SID is set incorrectly The wireless 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 manufactur...

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