LWHD1006R (Air Conditioner) Contents Safety Notices and Warnings Warranty Serial Number Interpretation Specifications Introduction Packing/Unpacking Safety Installation Instructions Features Controls Disassembly and Repair – Mechanical Parts Front Grille Cabinet Control Box Air Guide and Turbo Fan (Indoor Fan) Condenser Fan (Outdoor Fan) Shroud (Condenser) Disassembly and Repair –...
LG Electronics. Unauthorized modifications will not only void the warranty, but may lead to property damage or user injury. If wires, screws, clips, straps, nuts, or washers used to complete a ground path are removed for service, they must be returned to their original positions and properly fastened.
Some models may have four (4) letters instead of two (2) for the product code number. The third and fourth letters are significant only to the manufacturing facility. LWHD1006R Page 4 of 40 Training Manual...
INTRODUCTION The LWHD1006R is a 115-volt window air conditioner. This product is a consumer comfort appliance, not a precision climate control system. GROUNDING The power cord is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. It also incorporates an AFCI (Arc Fault Current Interrupter) as an integral part of the power cord.
These are always visible if the air conditioner is installed correctly. There is another sticker on the left side showing other important information about the air conditioner, including refrigerant type and charge. LWHD1006R Page 7 of 40 Training Manual...
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Both front and back have exposed SHARP fins! Look before you stick your hands into the box or try to hold the product. • Use two people to lift this air conditioner. LWHD1006R Page 8 of 40 Training Manual...
(National Electric Code) regulations and all local codes. Abbreviated installation instructions are included on page 8 of this manual to assist the servicer in the event of having to remove/reinstall the air conditioner. LWHD1006R Page 9 of 40 Training Manual...
• Plug the air conditioner into a single-outlet 15-amp circuit. • Be sure furniture and draperies do not block the air inlet and outlet. Drain plug (removed). DIMENSIONS LWHD1006R Page 10 of 40 Training Manual...
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• Grip the base pan handle at the front and pull the chassis out while holding the cabinet. • Remove the packing material taped to the dryer inside the air conditioner and discard it. LWHD1006R Page 11 of 40 Training Manual...
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• Insert the frame curtains into upper and lower guides, then attach them with 4 screws (Type A) on each side. A long driver works best. LWHD1006R Page 12 of 40 Training Manual...
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3 Type B screws through the front angle of the cabinet into the window sill. • Attach the frame curtains to the window sash (top) and track (bottom) using Type C screws. LWHD1006R Page 13 of 40 Training Manual...
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• Push the grille down until it snaps into place. • Open the front panel and attach the grille to the chassis using a Type A screw. LWHD1006R Page 14 of 40 Training Manual...
HIGH fan speeds (F1, F2, and F3). DRY cycle uses F1 (LOW). 5. TIMER Allows the air conditioner to be turned ON or OFF up to 12 hours later. 6. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Receives signals from the remote. LWHD1006R Page 15 of 40 Training Manual...
Bugs, birds, and other vermin may come in, as well. If the service takes more than a couple of hours, it is a good idea to uninstall the cabinet. LWHD1006R Page 16 of 40 Training Manual...
20kΩ resistor. 10. Lift the control box out of the way. 11. Reinstallation is the reverse of these steps. Refer to the wiring diagram on page 27of this manual. LWHD1006R Page 17 of 40 Training Manual...
10. Remove 2 screws that secure the lower air guide to the base pan. 11. Carefully push the lower air guide backward and pull it out of the base pan. 12. Replacement is the reverse of these steps. LWHD1006R Page 18 of 40 Training Manual...
7. Replacement is the reverse of these steps. SHROUD (Condenser) 1. Remove the fan, as described in the previous section. 2. Lift the shroud out of the base pan. 3. Replacement is the reverse of these steps. LWHD1006R Page 19 of 40 Training Manual...
3. Remove the slinger (outdoor) fan. (See page 19.) 4. Remove 4 screws that secure the fan motor to the air guide. 5. Lift the motor out. 6. Replacement is the reverse of these steps. LWHD1006R Page 22 of 40 Training Manual...
3. Lift the evaporator slightly and push it sideways. 4. Discharge and recover the refrigerant. 5. Unbraze the evaporator at the connecting points. 6. Replacement is the reverse of these steps. LWHD1006R Page 23 of 40 Training Manual...
• Charging cylinder • Brazing equipment • Manifold gauge set • Leak detector • Pinch-off tool capable of • Tubing cutter making a vapor-proof seal • Various hand tools • Service valve (remains in place) LWHD1006R Page 24 of 40 Training Manual...
TROUBLESHOOTING Air conditioner runs, but poor cooling. LWHD1006R Page 30 of 40 Training Manual...
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Air conditioner fails to start LWHD1006R Page 31 of 40 Training Manual...
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Air conditioner does not operate * Measure voltage on MICOM pins 18 to ground and 40 to ground in this test. LWHD1006R Page 32 of 40 Training Manual...
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Compressor does not operate Compressor runs all the time LWHD1006R Page 33 of 40 Training Manual...
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Fan runs all the time or not at all ENERGY SAVER does not operate LWHD1006R Page 34 of 40 Training Manual...
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Before testing the remote controller and receiver, make sure the receiver is not in bright light (next to a lamp or in bright sunlight) because bright light may sometimes affect the reception of the infrared signal. Abnormal Display LWHD1006R Page 35 of 40 Training Manual...