LG Electronics 230/208V service manual Troubleshooting Guide

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5.3 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

In general, possible trouble is classified in two causes.

The one is called Starting Failure which is caused from an electrical defect, and the other is Ineffective Air Conditioning caused by a defect in the refrigeration circuit and improper application.

Unit is running but cooling is ineffective

Ineffective Cooling

Check of cold air circulation for smooth flow.

Dirty indoor coil (Heat exchanger)

Malfunction of fan

Clogged of air filter

Obstruction at air outlet

Correct above trouble

Check clogging in refrigeration circuit.

Repair clogging in refrigeration circuit.

Check of outdoor coil (heat exchanger) & the fan operation.

Check gas leakage.

Repair gas leak.

Replacement of unit if the unit is beyond repair.

Satisfactory operation with temperature difference of inlet & outlet air ; 44.6~50˚F

Check heat load increase.

Unexpected residue

Overloaded Circuit

Check of inside gas pressure.

Adjusting of refrigerant charge

Malfunction of compressor

Replacement of compressor

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Contents LG Room Air Conditioner Preface ContentsSpecifications Cooling / Electric HeaterCooling / Heat Pump / Electric Features Condensate Drain Valve Cooling only Model Control LocationsOperation Electric Heating Model VentilationAdditional Controls Temperature LimitingAdditional Controls Removing the Front GrilleRemote Wall Thermostat REMOTE/LOCAL ControlEnergy Saver Front Desk ControlDisassembly Instructions Mechanical PartsFront Grille Control BOX Full-Disassembly Control BOX Half-DisassemblyHeater Assembly and Cross Flow FAN AIR Handling Parts2 FAN Compressor Electrical PartsShroud Outdoor Motor6 P.C.B Power CordCapillary Tube Refrigeration CycleCondenser EvaporatorPage Pulling Vacuum If YOU Want to Pull OUT the Filter Downward HOW to Install the UnitDimension of air conditioner Dimension of sleeve assembly optionalAssemble the Wall Sleeve Suggested Tool RequirementsPreparation of the Front Grille Sleeve HardwareUnit Installation Important Grounding Instructions Electrical SafetyElectrical Requirements Electrical Data for 230/208V ModelHeat Pump Performance Data Air Conditioner Performance DataLP120CEM Cooling Wattage Air ConditionersCooling Wattage Heat Pumps Cooling Change of Temperature Heat Pumps Cooling change of temperature Air ConditionersHeating Change of Temperature Heat Pumps Cooling Ampere Chart Air ConditionersCooling Ampere Chart Heat Pumps Troubleshooting Guide Outside DimensionsPiping System Troubleshooting Guide Fails to Start Complaint Cause Remedy Name Plate Rating Minimum Maximum Room AIR Conditioner Voltage LimitsComplaint Cause Remedy Location Description QTY Remarks PER SET Schematic DiagramExploded View Description Remark LP090HEM LP120CEM LP120HEM Replacement Parts ListNo A20308H May