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For your safety, unplug the power cord before cleaning the inside of the air conditioner.
Cautions for cleaning wall-mounted air-conditioner filter
How to remove the filter of the wall-mounted air conditioners varies among models.
Check the filter type of the model that you are using.
➔ Type A [Front location of filter] – Water washing allowed for ultra-fine filter only
1. Slide the air conditioner cover up and remove the ultra-fine filter.
2. Remove the filter, and then remove dusts from the filter with soft brush in flowing water or with vacuum
cleaner.
If it is severely contaminated, wash it with water using a neutral detergent and rinse it thoroughly with
clean water. (Do not use hot water of over 40℃(104°F).)
3. When drying the filter, dry it thoroughly in the well-ventilated shade.
※ Applicable functions may vary among models.
It is not allowed of washing special filters such as deodorizing filter and TVF (anti-allergy or -virus
filters) filter with water. The filters should be replaced upon regular basis.
➔ Type B [Top location of filter] – Water washing allowed for ultra-fine filter only
1. Push the air conditioner cover up and remove the ultra-fine filter.
2. Remove the filter, and then remove dusts from the filter with soft brush in flowing water or with vacuum cleaner. If it is severely contaminated, wash it in water using a neutral detergent and rinse it thoroughly with water. (Do not use hot water over 40℃(104°F).)
3. Fully dry the filter in well-ventilated and shaded place.
※ The functions of the dust collecting filters (super-fine plus filter) may vary among models.
It is not allowed of washing special filters such as ultra-fine filter (super-fine dust filter) and dust
collecting filter (super-fine plus filters) filter with water. The filters should be replaced upon regular
basis.
<h class="sub-tit">Cleaning the inside of the air conditioner [heat exchanger]</h>
1. After removing the filter by referring to instructions on how to separate the filter, dilute citric acid in the ratio of water (1000 ㎖)(35oz) and citric acid (3g)(0.1oz) and spray the diluted citric acid properly on the indoor heat exchanger.
2. Next, set the minimum temperature (18°C)(64.4°F) for the cooling operation and operate the air conditioner for 30 minutes or longer.
3. Particles causing odors that are inside the product are discharged out of the product in order to reduce odor.
※ Do not use air conditioner cleaning agent, cleaning solution, or fragrant deodorant from the markets.
Failure to do so may damage the product or worsen the odor.
If you use the LG Electronics service, a professional service manager will visit you to diagnose any issues with the product, and perform phased cleaning services in accordance with the level of contamination.
The cost for the service will vary depending on the level of contamination and the related extent of cleaning required, from simple filter cleaning, non-disassembly cleaning, blower fan disassembly and cleaning, through to complete product disassembly and cleaning.
This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.