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LG
Window-Type Air Conditioner

OWNER'S MANUAL

LG

IMPORTANT

Please read through this manual. It contains valuable
information about your air conditioner. This manual may help
save time and money by explaining proper product
maintenance and preventing improper use.

PRECAUTIONS

Pay close attention to precautions in order to prevent
potential hazards and damage from misuse or improper
installation. LG is not responsible for any damages caused by
misuse of the product.

P/No.: 3828A20840A

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Summary of Contents for W196BC

Page 1: ...conditioner This manual may help save time and money by explaining proper product maintenance and preventing improper use PRECAUTIONS Pay close attention to precautions in order to prevent potential hazards and damage from misuse or improper installation LG is not responsible for any damages caused by misuse of the product P No 3828A20840A ...

Page 2: ...oubleshooting tips If you review our 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...

Page 3: ...the possibility of injury or damage to properties only Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below Be sure not to do Be sure to follow the instruction WARNING Installation Always install the expansion panel s No installation may cause fire and electric shock accident Do not place the power cord near a heater It may cause fire and electric shock Do not use the power cord near flammab...

Page 4: ...ower cord length It will cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation Do not share the outlet with other appliances It will cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation Always plug into a grounded outlet No grounding may cause electric shock See Installation Manual Unplug the unit if strange sounds odors or smoke come from it Otherwise it may cause fire and electric shock accident Do...

Page 5: ...ay cause injury Do not block the inlet or outlet It may cause failure of appliance or accident Ensure that the outer case is not damaged by age or wear If leaving appliance damaged there is concern of damage due to the falling of product Be cautious not to touch the sharp edges when installing It may cause injury Turn off the main power switch when not using it for a long time Prevent accidental s...

Page 6: ...y cause injury Do not put a pet or house plant where it will be exposed to direct air flow This could injure the pet or plant Do not use this appliance for special purposes such as cooling pets foods precision machinery or objects of art It is an air conditioner not a precision refrigeration system Always insert the filter securely Clean it every two weeks Operation without filters will cause fail...

Page 7: ...pecified special purposes e g preserving precision devices food pets plants and art objects Usage in such a manner could harm such property 3 2 1 Cleaning and maintenance Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter Injuries can occur when handling sharp metal edges Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner Exposure to water can destroy the insulation leading to pos...

Page 8: ...N HIGH COOL LOW FAN LOW COOL MED COOL 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 On Off Auto Swing Operation Thermostat Operation Thermostat Med Fan Off Low Fan High Cool Med Cool Low Cool 6 7 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 Off On Auto Swing 8 Location and Function of Controls Operating Instructions Controls The controls will look like one of the following ...

Page 9: ...knob THERMOSTAT The THERMOSTAT is used to maintain the room temperature The compressor will cycle on and off to keep the room at the same level of comfort When you turn the knob to a higher number the right side and the indoor air will become cooler The 5 or 6 position the middle position of arc is a normal setting for average conditions AUTO SWING Auto swing switch controls the horizontal air dir...

Page 10: ...it sets heating operation condition the green lamp is lighted When the frost settles on the heat exchanger of the outside defrosting is made automatically and the green lamp is turned off The unit may give a hiss and the fan motor stops for 1 to 10 minutes This should not be regarded as a problem After defrosting the heating operation begins again OPERATION OFF Turns the air conditioner off LOW FA...

Page 11: ...R Operation starts when this button is pressed and stops when you press the button again OPERATION MODE SELECTOR Heating function is only available in some models Select cooling mode to cool the room Select heating mode to heat the room Select fan mode for basic ventilating fan operation ON OFF TIMER The timer can be set to start and stop the unit in hourly increments up to 12 hours Temperature in...

Page 12: ...ENSOR 7 6 5 4 Push out the cover on the back of the remote control with your thumb Pay attention to polarity and insert two new AAA 1 5V batteries Reattach the cover 3 2 1 In case the power comes on again after a power failure Auto Restarting Operation is the function to operate procedures automatically to the previous operating conditions Do not use rechargeable batteries Make sure that both batt...

Page 13: ...ange horizontal airflow Adjusting Vertical Air flow Direction Adjusting the horizontal louvers up and down will change vertical airflow The louvers can be adjusted by nudging the back or up and down of the vertical louvers Recommended Orientation of louvers Adjust louvers to face upwards when cooling to maximize cooling efficiency Turn the power off and unplug the power plug before cleaning the ai...

Page 14: ...ning Clean the filter with warm soapy water The water should be below 40 C 104 F Rinse off and gently shake off excess water from the filter Let it dry before replacing it 5 4 3 2 1 Drainage Optional The base pan may overflow due to high humidity To drain the excess water remove the drain cap from the back of the unit and secure the drainpipe Take the drain pan which is shipped in the air discharg...

Page 15: ... AIR INTAKE INLET GRILLE 5 AIR DISCHARGE 6 VERTICAL AIR DEFLECTOR HORIZONTAL LOUVER 7 EVAPORATOR 8 HORIZONTAL AIR DEFLECTOR VERTICAL LOUVER 9 CONTROL PANEL 10 POWER CORD 11 COMPRESSOR 12 BASE PAN 13 BRACE 14 CONDENSER CAUTION This appliance should be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations This guide acts as a guide to help to explain product features ...

Page 16: ... Breaker Installation and Parts for Installation Read thoroughly and follow 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 Use 20A circuit breaker for some models 21k 26k Btu h NOTICE ...

Page 17: ...e 2 shipping screws from the back of the case Remove the 2 screws on each side of the case Keep these for later use Slide out the air conditioner from the case by pulling the base pan handle while bracing the case Remove the white Styrofoam shipping block from the compressor Applicable for some models 4 3 2 1 Attaching the Drain Pan Optional The drain pan is used to collect condensed water The bas...

Page 18: ...lide the air conditioner out of it s housing Step 2 Prepare the hole in the wall so that the bottom of the housing is well supported the top has minimum clearace and the air inlet louveres have clearance as shown Holes from the outside through to the cavity should be sealed The housing should slope down towards the rear by about 5mm to allow water formed during operation to drain Step 3 Install th...

Page 19: ...l knobs as shown for some models 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 toward you Lift the inlet grill and secure the front grille with a screw L 10mm Lower the inlet grille into place fo...

Page 20: ...rille from the front grille Separate the hinged part by removing the screws using a flat head screwdriver Turn the inlet grille upside down and insert the hooks into the lower holes of the front grille Insert the filter Opening the front grille from the bottom of the unit No change is required if you want to remove the filter from the bottom side Factory configured 3 2 1 ...

Page 21: ...he air filter is dirty The air conditioner was just turned on Cold air is escaping Cooling coils are iced up The cooling coils are iced over Make sure the plug is completely plugged into the outlet Check the fuse circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker In the event of a power failure set the power control to OFF When the power is restored wait 3 minutes to restart the air con...

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Page 25: ...hermostat Gasolin Med Fan Off Low Fan High Cool Med Cool Low Cool Operation 6 7 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 Thermostat Med Fan Off Low Fan High Cool Med Cool Low Cool Operation 6 7 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 Thermostat Med Fan Off Low Fan High Cool Med Cool Low Cool Operati on 6 7 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 Thermo stat ...

Page 26: ...l Med Cool Low Cool Operation 6 7 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 Thermostat Med Fan Off Low Fan High Cool Med Cool Low Cool Operation 6 7 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 Thermostat Med Fan Off Low Fan High Cool Med Cool Low Cool Operation 6 7 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 Thermostat Med Fan Off Low Fan High Cool Med Cool Low Cool Operation 6 7 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 Thermostat Med Fan Off Low Fan High Cool Med Cool Low Cool Operation 6 7 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 Ther...

Page 27: ...l Med Cool Low Cool Operation 6 7 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 Thermostat Med Fan Off Low Fan High Cool Med Cool Low Cool Operation 6 7 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 Thermostat Med Fan Off Low Fan High Cool Med Cool Low Cool Operation 6 7 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 Thermostat Med Fan Off Low Fan High Cool Med Cool Low Cool Operation 6 7 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 Thermostat ...

Page 28: ...ermostat Med Fan Off Low Fan High Cool Med Cool Low Cool Operation 6 7 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 Thermostat Med Fan Off Low Fan High Cool Med Cool Low Cool Operation 6 7 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 Thermostat Med Fan Off Low Fan High Cool Med Cool Low Cool Operation 6 7 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 Thermostat Med Fan Off Low Fan High Cool Med Cool Low Cool Operation 6 7 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 Thermostat Med Fan Off Low Fan High Cool Med Cool Low ...

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Page 30: ... 1 9 8 7 6 Auto Swing Operation Thermostat On Off OFF MED FAN HIGH COOL LOW FAN LOW COOL MED COOL 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 On Off Auto Swing Operation Thermostat Operation Thermostat Med Fan Off Low Fan High Cool Med Cool Low Cool 6 7 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 Off On Auto Swing ...

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