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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................4

PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................12

Exterior Parts ..................................................................................................12
Interior Parts....................................................................................................12

INSTALLATION .............................................................................13

Circuit Breaker Installation ..............................................................................13
Installation Overview .......................................................................................13
Tools Needed ..................................................................................................13
How to Install the Unit .....................................................................................14
Preparation of the Cabinet ..............................................................................14
Drainage (Optional) .........................................................................................14
Installation of the Cabinet................................................................................15
Space for Outside Air Flow..............................................................................15
Installations of the unit into the Cabinet ..........................................................16

OPERATION .................................................................................17

Control Panel and Remote Control .................................................................17
Using the Light Off Function ............................................................................18
Using the Auto Clean Function........................................................................18
Wireless Remote Control ................................................................................19
Ventilation........................................................................................................20
Air Direction .....................................................................................................20
Slinger Fan ......................................................................................................20

SMART FUNCTIONS ....................................................................21

LG ThinQ Application ......................................................................................21
Smart Diagnosis ..............................................................................................22

MAINTENANCE ............................................................................23

Air Filter ...........................................................................................................23

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................24

Before Calling for Service ...............................................................................24
Normal Sounds You May Hear ........................................................................24

Summary of Contents for VW151CE

Page 1: ...20 2021 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved MFL70501021 Rev 06_111121 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 VW151CE SL0 ...

Page 2: ...age Optional 14 Installation of the Cabinet 15 Space for Outside Air Flow 15 Installations of the unit into the Cabinet 16 OPERATION 17 Control Panel and Remote Control 17 Using the Light Off Function 18 Using the Auto Clean Function 18 Wireless Remote Control 19 Ventilation 20 Air Direction 20 Slinger Fan 20 SMART FUNCTIONS 21 LG ThinQ Application 21 Smart Diagnosis 22 MAINTENANCE 23 Air Filter 2...

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: ...rk that contains or has contained flammable refrigerant shall use any sources of ignition in such a manner that it may lead to the risk of fire or explosion All possible ignition sources including cigarette smoking should be kept sufficiently far away from the site of installation repairing removing and disposal during which flammable refrigerant can possibly be released to the surrounding space P...

Page 8: ...damage to seals incorrect fitting of glands etc Ensure that apparatus is mounted securely Ensure that seals or sealing materials have not degraded such that they no longer serve the purpose of preventing the ingress of flammable atmospheres Replacement parts shall be in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications Repair to intrinsically safe components Do not apply any permanent inductive or...

Page 9: ...al charging procedures the following requirements shall be followed Ensure that contamination of different refrigerants does not occur when using charging equipment Hoses or lines shall be as short as possible to minimise the amount of refrigerant contained in them Cylinders shall be kept upright Ensure that the refrigeration system is earthed prior to charging the system with refrigerant Label th...

Page 10: ...in good working order Empty recovery cylinders are evacuated and if possible cooled before recovery occurs The recovery equipment shall be in good working order with a set of instructions concerning the equipment that is at hand and shall be suitable for the recovery of flammable refrigerants In addition a set of calibrated weighing scales shall be available and in good working order Hoses shall b...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...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 13: ...Power 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 mea...

Page 14: ...move 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 person if pos...

Page 15: ... 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 16: ...he room The Foam The Foam Around the unit Around the unit 3 Before installing the front grille pull out the vent control lever located above the unit control knobs as shown for some models 4 Connect the wire harness from the front grille assembly to the air conditioner 5 Attach the front grille assembly to the cabinet by inserting the grille tabs into the slots on the front of the cabinet Push the...

Page 17: ... Speed V vent button to set fan speed to High Medium or Low In this mode you cannot adjust the set temperature Dry Deshum This mode is ideal for rainy 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...

Page 18: ...eeded NOTE This function is available with Cooling Mode 10 Clear Cancel Sleep and Timer settings Also set the Diagnosis if held for 5 seconds NOTE Auto Restart If the air conditioner turns off due to a power outage it will restart automatically once the power is restored with the same settings as were set before the unit turned off Energy Saver AA Energía The unit defaults to the Energy Saver AA E...

Page 19: ... batteries are installed correctly NOTE New batteries are supplied with the air conditioner for use in the remote control Do not use a rechargeable battery Make sure that the battery is new In order to prevent discharge remove the battery 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 pl...

Page 20: ...djusted by moving the levers of the vertical louvers to the left or right Adjusting Vertical Airflow Direction 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 ...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...u 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 feature in the menu Follow the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ application Using Audible Diagnosis to Diagnose Issues Follow the instruc...

Page 23: ...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 To ensure continued peak effic...

Page 24: ...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 25: ... 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 26: ...indow vibration poor installation Refer to installation instructions or check with installer Room too cold Set temperature too low Increase set temperature Remote sensing deactivating prematurely Remote control not located within range Place remote control within 6 1 m 120 radius of the front of the unit Remote control signal obstructed Remove obstruction Can t connect the LG ThinQ App to the air ...

Page 27: ...d 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 appliance and the router is too far If the distance between the applian...

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