LG A182CX User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

AIR CONDITIONER

Please read this manual carefully before operating

your set and retain it for future reference.

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TYPE : ROOM AIR CONDITIONER

MODELS : A182CX SG0

A242CX SG0

P/NO : 3828A20577H

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

2Room Air Conditioner

Room Air Conditioner Ownerʼs Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

You can find them on a label on the side of each unit.

Dealer's Name

Date Purchased

nStaple your receipt to this page in the event you need

it to prove date of purchase or for warranty issues.

READ THIS MANUAL

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use

and maintain your air conditioner properly. Just a little

preventive care on your part can save you a great deal

of time and money over the life of your air conditioner.

You'll find many answers to common problems in the

chart of troubleshooting 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

that they do not play with the air conditioner.

• When the power cord is to be replaced,

replacement work shall be performed by

authorized personnel only using only genuine

replacement parts.

• Installation work must be performed in

accordance with the National Electric Code by

qualified and authorized personnel only.

Safety Precautions.........................3

Prior to Operation ..........................9

Introduction ..................................10

Electrical Safety ...........................11

Operating Instructions.................13

Maintenance and Service ............27

Owner's Manual 3

Safety Precautions

ENGLISH

Safety Precautions

To prevent the injury of the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be

followed.

nIncorrect operation due to ignoring instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified

by the following indications.

This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.

This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to properties only.

nThe meanings of the symbols used in this manual are as shown below.

Be sure not to do.

Be sure to follow the instruction.

nInstallation

Do not use damaged power

cords, plugs, or a loose

socket.

• There is risk of fire or electric

shock.

For electrical work, contact

the dealer, seller, a qualified

electrician, or an Authorized

Service Center.

• There is risk of fire or electric

shock.

Always use the power plug

and socket with the ground

terminal.

• There is risk of electric shock.

Install the panel and the

cover of control box

securely.

• There is risk of fire or electric

shock.

Do not modify or extend the

power cord.

• There is risk of fire or electric

shock.

Do not install, remove, or

re-install the unit by

yourself (customer).

• There is risk of fire, electric

shock, explosion, or injury.

4Room Air Conditioner

Safety Precautions

Be cautious when

unpacking and installing

the product.

• Sharp edges could cause injury.

Be especially careful of the

case edges and the fins on the

condenser and evaporator.

For installation, always

contact the dealer or an

Authorized Service Center.

• There is risk of fire, electric

shock, explosion, or injury.

Do not install the product

on a defective installation

stand.

• It may cause injury, accident, or

damage to the product.

Be sure the installation area

does not deteriorate with

age.

•

If the base collapses, the air

conditioner could fall with it, causing

property damage, product failure,

and personal injury.

Do not let the air conditioner

run for a long time when the

humidity is very high and a

door or a window is left open.

• Moisture may condense and

wet or damage furnishings.

Do not install the air

conditioner on a gypsum

board.

• The air conditioner unit is likely

to fall down and become

damaged.

Take care to ensure that

power cords could not be

pulled out or damaged

during operation.

• There is risk of fire or electrical

shock.

Do not place anything on

the power cord.

• There is risk of fire or electric

shock.

Do not turn the air-

conditioner ON or OFF by

plugging or unplugging the

power plug.

• There is risk of fire or electrical

shock.

nOperation

Owner's Manual 5

Safety Precautions

ENGLISH

Use a dedicated outlet for

this appliance.

• There is risk of fire or electrical

shock.

Grasp the plug to remove

the cord from the outlet. Do

not touch it with wet hands.

• There is risk of fire or electrical

shock.

Do not place a heater or

other appliances near the

power cable.

• There is risk of fire and electric

shock.

Do not allow water to run

into electric parts.

• It may cause There is risk of

fire, failure of the product, or

electric shock.

Do not store or use

flammable gas or

combustibles near the air

conditioner.

• There is risk of fire or failure of

product.

Do not use the product in a

tightly closed space for a

long time.

• Oxygen deficiency could occur.

When flammable gas leaks,

turn off the gas and open a

window for ventilation

before turn the product on.

DO NOT use the telephone

or turn switches on or off.

• There is risk of explosion or fire.

Unplug the unit if strange

sounds, odors, or smoke

comes from it.

• There is risk of electrical shock

or fire

Stop operation and close

the window in storm or

hurricane. If possible,

remove the air conditioner

from the window before the

hurricane arrives.

• There is risk of property

damage, failure of product, or

electric shock.

Wax

Thinner

6Room Air Conditioner

Safety Precautions

Always check for gas

(refrigerant) leakage after

installation or repair of

product.

• Low refrigerant levels may

cause failure of product.

Install the drain hose to

ensure that water is drained

away properly.

• A bad connection may cause

water leakage.

Keep level even when

installing the product.

• To avoid vibration or water

leakage.

nInstallation

999

Unplug the appliance before

performing cleaning or

maintenance.

• There is risk of electrical shock.

When the product is not be

used for a long time,

disconnect the power supply

plug or turn off the breaker.

•

There is risk of product damage or

failure, or unintended operation.

Take care to ensure that

nobody could step on or fall

onto the outdoor unit.

• This could result in personal

injury and product damage.

Do not open the inlet grill of

the product during

operation. (Do not touch the

electrostatic filter, if the unit

is so equipped.)

• There is risk of physical injury,

electric shock, or product

failure.

When the product is soaked

(flooded or submerged),

contact an Authorized

Service Center.

• There is risk of fire or eletric

shock.

Ventilate the product from

time to time when operating

it together with a stove, etc.

• There is risk of fire or electrical

shock.

For inner cleaning, contact an Authorized Service Center or a dealer. Do not use harsh

detergent that causes corrosion or damage on the unit.

•

Harsh detergent may also cause failure of product, fire, or electronic shock.

Owner's Manual 7

Safety Precautions

ENGLISH

Do not install the product

where the noise or hot air

from the outdoor unit could

damage the neighborhoods.

• It may cause a problem for your

neighbors.

Use two or more people to

lift and transport the air

conditioner.

• Avoid personal injury.

Do not install the product

where it will be exposed to

sea wind (salt spray)

directly.

•

It may cause corrosion on the

product. Corrosion, particularly on

the condenser and evaporator fins,

could cause product malfunction

or inefficient operation.

Do not direct airflow at

room occupants. (Don't sit

in the draft.)

• This could damage your health.

Do not use the product for

special purposes, such as

preserving foods, works of

art, etc. It is a consumer air

conditioner, not a precision

refrigeration system.

• There is risk of damage or loss

of property.

Do not block the inlet or

outlet of air flow.

• It may cause product failure.

Use a soft cloth to clean. Do

not use harsh detergents,

solvents, etc.

• There is risk of fire, electric

shock, or damage to the plastic

parts of the product.

Do not touch the metal

parts of the product when

removing the air filter. They

are very sharp!

• There is risk of personal injury.

Do not step on or put

anyting on the product.

(outdoor units)

• There is risk of personal injury

and failure of product.

nOperation

8Room Air Conditioner

Safety Precautions

Do not recharge or

disassemble the batteries.

Do not dispose of batteries

in a fire.

• They may burn or explode.

If the liquid from the batteries

gets onto your skin or clothes,

wash it well with clean water.

Do not use the remote if the

batteries have leaked.

• The chemicals in batteries could

cause burns or other health

hazards.

If you eat the liquid from the

batteries, brush your teeth and

see doctor. Do not use the

remote if the batteries have

leaked.

• The chemicals in batteries could

cause burns or other health

hazards.

Always insert the filter

securely. Clean the filter

every two weeks or more

often if necessary.

• A dirty filter reduces the

efficiency of the air conditioner

and could cause product

malfunction or damage.

Do not insert hands or other

objects through the air inlet

or outlet while the air

conditioner is plugged in.

• There are sharp and moving

parts that could cause personal

injury.

Do not drink the water

drained from the unit.

• It is not sanitary and could

cause serious health issues.

nDisuse

Use a firm stool or ladder when cleaning or

maintaining the air conditioner.

• Be careful and avoid personal injury.

Replace the all batteries in the remote

control with new ones of the same type. Do

not mix old and new batteries or different

types of batteries.

• There is risk of fire or explosion

Owner's Manual 9

Prior to Operation

ENGLISH

Prior to Operation

1. Contact an installation specialist for installation.

2. Plug in the power plug properly.

3. Use a dedicated circuit.

4. Do not use an extension cord.

5. Do not start/stop operation by plugging/unplugging the power cord.

6. If the cord/plug is damaged, replace it with only an authorized replacement part.

1. Being exposed to direct airflow for a long time may be hazardous to your health. Do not expose

occupants, pets, or plants to direct airflow for a long time.

2. Due to the possibility of oxygen deficiency, ventilate the room when using the appliance together with

stoves or other heating devices.

3. Do not use this air conditioner for non-specified special purpose (e.g. preserving precision devices,

food, pets, plants, or art objects). Such use may damage your properties.

1. Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter. Injury can occur.

2. Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner. Exposure to water can destroy the insulation,

leading to electric shock.

3. When cleaning the unit, first make sure that the power and breaker are turned off. The fan rotates at a

very high speed during operation. There is a possibility of injury if the unitʼs power is triggered while

cleaning inner parts of the unit.

For repair and maintenance, contact your authorized service dealer.

Preparing for Operation

Usage

Cleaning and Maintenance

Service

10 Room Air Conditioner

Introduction

This symbol alerts you to the risk of electric shock.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that may cause harm to the

air conditioner.

This symbol indicates special notes.

NOTICE

Features

Symbols used in this Manual

Air Intake Vents

Air Outlet Vents

Connecting

Wires

Piping

Drain Hose

Base Plate

Frame

Front Panel

NEO Plasma Filter

Air Discharge

Air Filter

Supporter

Upper Front Grille

Lower Front Grille

Power cord

Signal Receptor

Introduction

Indoor

Outdoor

WARNING: This appliance should be installed in accordance with national wiring

regulations. This guide acts as a guide to help to explain product features.

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