LG Electronics LT1030CR Common Problems and Solutions, Normal Operation, Troubleshooting

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Maintenance and Service

CommonProblemsandSolutions

Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money!

Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service.

NormalOperation

You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency.

You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycles on and off.

Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy days. The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side of the unit.

The fan may run even when the compressor does not.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

The air conditioner is

• Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed

 

unplugged.

completely into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace

breaker is tripped.

the fuse or reset the breaker.

Power failure.• If power failure occurs, turn the mode control to OFF.

Air conditioner

When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the

does not start

air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor

 

 

overload.

The current interrupter • Press the RESET button located on the power cord

device is tripped.plug. If the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service technician.

 

Airflow is restricted.

• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or furniture

 

 

blocking the front of the air conditioner.

 

TEMP Control set too

• Set the TEMP control to a lower number.

 

higher number.

 

Air conditioner

The air filter is dirty.

• Clean the filter at least every 2 weeks.

 

See the operating instructions section.

does not cool as it

 

 

 

should

The room may have been

• When the air conditioner is first turned on,

 

hot.

you need to allow time for the room to cool down.

Cold air is escaping. • Check for open furnace floor registers and cold air returns.

Set the air conditioner's vent to the closed position.

Cooling coils have iced up. • See Air Conditioner Freezing Up below.

Ice blocks the air flow and • Set the mode control at High Fan or High Cool with

Air conditioner

stops the air conditioner

the high temperature.

freezing up

from cooling the room.

 

 

 

 

22Room Air Conditioner

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Contents Room AIR Conditioner Table of Contents Outlet Power cord length Is damaged Safety PrecautionsDon’t use a power cord, a Always plug into a grounded Be caution when unpacking and installingCome from it During operation Unplug the unit if strangeSounds, odors, or smoke Ventilate the room well whenOtherwise, it may cause vibration or water leakage Hold the plug by the head When gas leaks, openKeep level parallel in installing the product It will cause electric shock or fireDo not step on Always insert the filter Sharp edges when Perform ventilation Installing SometimesDo not block the inlet or outlet of air flow Be cautious not to touchBefore Operation Cleaning and MaintenanceService Preparing for OperationFeatures Symbols Used in this ManualIntroduction Electrical Data Electrical SafetyUse Wall Receptacle Power Supply Wash hands after handlingElectrical Safety Please Read CarefullyInstallation Installation RequirementsInstallation HOW to InstallSupplied with your unit,skip to step Procedure aInstall the new unit into the wall sleeve To the wall sleeve. If you need plastic nuts toTop View Procedure BFasten the screws Procedure a WallRemove the backing from the Horizontal Procedure CRemove the backing from the support blocks To achieve rearward slope for unit draining Remove the backing from the 1113/16 shimOperating Instructions Controls Increments of 1 F Remote control FAN Fan-only operation Ventilation How to insert BatteriesAir Direction Air Filter Cleaning Maintenance and ServiceHow to Attach Front Grille to Cabinet Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNormal Operation Memo Modelo n Serie n Escriba aquí el modelo y número de serieNombre del distribuidor Fecha de compra No desmonte ni modifique Tenga cuidado al Los productos Precauciones de SeguridadToma a tierra AparatoNo ponga el cable de alimentación cerca de un calentador Sostenga el enchufe por su cabeza al sacarlo No dañe ni use un enchufe de alimentación no especificadoMantenga nivelado el producto al instalarlo No se suba a la unidad Inserte siempre el filtro Puntiagudos al instalar Ocasiones Del aire durante elLimpieza y mantenimiento Preparación para el funcionamientoUso ServicioSímbolos Utilizados en Este Manual IntroducciónCaracterísticas Seguraida Electrica Datos ElectricosSeguraida Electrica Importante Favorlea CON AtenciónPeríodo de tiempo InstalacionRequisitos DE Instalación Frontal y posteriorInstalación Cómo InstalarProcedimiento a ParedColoque la rejilla plástica Procedimiento BPerspectiva superior Apriete los tornillosAjuste la posición según describe el paso Procedimiento aProcedimiento C Igual a 18, salte al paso 7. Si no, corte lasDel soporte de pared Drenaje de la unidad, retire el envoltorio de lasEl ajuste se muestra en pantalla Instruccionnes de FuncionamientoControles Del ventilador, control de temperatura en 72 FIncrementos de 1 F Control remotoReinicio automático El ajuste aparece en pantallaVentilación Cómo Poner Las BateriasDirección del aire Limpieza del filtro de aire Cuidado y MantenimientoComo agregar la rejilla frontal al gabinete Operación anormal Problemas y soluciones habitualesOperación normal Gire el control de Temperatura a un número más bajoNota Nota Aire Acondicionador Garantía Limitada DEL Aire Acondicionador LG EE.UU LG Room AIR Conditioner Limited Warranty USA Patent No. Us 6, 412 No A21004Q