Kenmore Room Air Conditioners Owner's Manual

Important Safety Instructions ..........................................................2

How and Why ............................................................................ 2

Energy Saving Ideas ................................................................... 3

Front Installation ............................................................................3-4

Using the Air Conditioner .............................................................5

Air Conditioner Features ............................................................5-6

Careand Cleaning ...................................................................6-7

Routine Maintenance ...................................................................8

Before You Call For Service ........................................................9

Sears Service .............................................................................. I0

Warranty ........................................................................................I 0

Read and Save These instructions

This Useand Care Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model, Usethe air conditioner only as instructed

inthis manual These instructions arenot meant to coverevery possiblecondition andsituation that mayoccur Common sense
and caution must be practiced when installing, operating, and maintaining any appliance,

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record in the space provided below the mode! and serial numbers. The seriat plate is located behind the left front louvers,
Reading the numbers may be easier by using a flashtigLhtor by removing the cabinet front as instructed under "Care and

Cleaning*' On some models, the serial plate is !ocated on the outside of the cabinet
Model Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

_ ............ __ .... _-_,_ '- _____4_ .......:----

P/N 96SR-D02(9510

nmportant Safety
Instructions

Avoid fire hazard or
electric shock. Do not use an extension
cord or an adaptor plug Do not remove
any prong from the power cord

Groundinc

wall rece

Do not under
anycircumstances|
cut, remove, ]
or bypass |
the grounding prong I

from this p!ug. .j)

Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug

Read all instructions before using this air conditioner.

For Your Safety

Donot storeor usegasolineorother flammable vapors and Iiquids inthe vicinity of this

or any other appliance Readproduct Iabelsfor flammability and other warnings

Prevent Accidents

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your
air conditioner, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Besure the electrical service isadequate for the model you have chosen.

• Ifthe air conditioner isto be installed in awindow, youwill probably want to clean
both sides of the glassfirst, tf the window is atriple-track type with ascreenpanel
included, you may want to remove the screen completely before installation.

° Besure the air conditioner has been securely and correctly installedaccording

to the separate installation instructions provided with this manual Save this

manual and installation instructionsfor possible future use in removing or
reinstalling this unit..

= When handIing the air conditioner, be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal fins

on front and rear coils

Electrical Information

Thecomp|ete electrical rating of your new room air conditioner isstated on the serial

plate. Referto the rating when checking the electricalrequirements.
= Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded To minimize shock and fire

hazards,proper grounding isimportant. Thepower cord isequipped with a three-
prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards.

= Your air conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall receptacle If the

wall receptacle you intend to use isnot adequately grounded or protected by a
time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install the proper

receptacle

= Donot run airconditionerwith outside protective coverin place This could result

in mechanical damage within the air conditioner

o Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug,

How and Why

Your room air conditioner provides the following functions to make hot weather
living more comfortable:

• Cools and circulates room air
, Lowershumidity by removing excessmoisture.
o Filters out summertime dust, dirt, and some airborne impurities.

The air conditioner performs these functions by drawing room air through a filter
which traps dust and dirt particles The air then passesover a cooling coil which
refrigerates the air and removes excessmoisture, The same air isthen returned to
the room-- cooler, drier and cleaner Moisture removed from the room air iscarried
to the outside and evaporated

Your air conditioner is designed to be easy to operate and to provide plenty of
cooling power.

Energy Saving Ideas

o The capacity of the room air conditioner must fit the room sizefor efficient and

satisfactory operation

• Install the room air conditioner on the shady side of your home A window that

faces north is best because it is shaded most of the day

° Do not block air flow inside with blinds, curtains or furniture; or outside with

shrubs, enclosures, or other buildings

o Close the fireplace damper, floor and wall registers so cool air does not escape

up the chimney and into the duct work,

, Keepblindsand drapesin other windows closedduring the sunniest partof the day

• Clean the air filter as recommended in the section "Care and Cleaning,"

o Proper insulation andweather stripping in your home will help keep warm air out

and cool air in

o External house shading with trees, plants or awnings will help reduce the air

conditioner's work load

° Operate heat producing appliances such as ranges, washers, dryers and

dishwashers during the coolest part of the day

Front Installation

Bottom Rail

Seal

T

InstallingWindow Seal

Vertical

Screw

J.

Unit Cover

Horizontal
Louvers Front Panel

Front installation - Side Air Discharge

(some models)

Installing Bottom Rail Seal (some models)

Some models areshipped in a removable sleevethat must be positioned correctly
for safe and efficient sealing Follow the Installation Instructions supplied with the
model,

Manual Vertical Louver Adjustment (side air discharge)

Complete this adjustment before installing front panel,

1 Adjust the vertical louvers to the straight position by using the handle

2 The dial plate and knobs are packed separately To install them, refer to

Installing the Dial Plate and Front Frame Section following,

Front Installation (some side air discharge models)

Install the front panel with filter asfollows

1 Adjust the horizontal louvers to the straight position Hold the front straight until

the vertical louver handle linesup between the bottom horizontal louver and the
discharge opening

2, Pressthe front straight onto the cabinet until the holes in the flange of the plastic

front line up with the screw holes in the metal cabinet Fastenthe front panel in

place with the two screws provided

installing the Vent Control (some models)

The vent control handle is included in the decorative front kit, To install the vent

handle, refer to illustrations below The handle must be attached before the
decorative front isattached Insert the handle with the tab facing the right

Snapthe slot of the clear actuator strip over the handle tab, PRESSthe strip in place
from the back of the tab, asshown below, until the tab "clicks" into position, Move
the handle in and out to be surevent operation isworking If not, repeat vent handle

procedure until the vent functions properly

Front Instalaation

(continued)

Installing Dial Plate and Front Frame

Some models require installation of the dial plate and the front panel of the air
conditioner To assemble the unit, follow these steps

STEP 1: REMOVE PANEL FROM FRONT FRAME:

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Pane!

A. Pull top of panel away from front frame. B. Pull bottom of panel straight out and away from front frame.

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STEP 2: INSTALL DIAL PLATE AND BUTTONS OR KNOBS:

If dial plate has clear protective film, peel off carefully Do not

scratchsurface

STEP 3: INSTALL
FILTERMONITOR

FEATURE:

On models with the

Filter Monitor feature,
install the dial plate as
shown above, then fully
extend the plastic tube
and clip in the con-
denser coil, centered
from top to bottom

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STEP 4: INSTALL FRONT FRAME TO UNIT:

Filter Installation (some models) -

Some models have a FLOPPYFILTER

:be installed on the plastic
retaining clips, on the front coil,
BEFOREthe Decorative Front is
added

_On some models, align bottom frame

/ _langes onto springs, and pressdown

as you push top frame flanges "nLQ_tothe
unit

Filter

NOTE: On
models requiring

STEPI, after
fastening the

frame to the

unit, reassemble

the panel with
the filter.

Depending on your model, fasten front retaining

screws on both sidesof unit, or fasten screws to

unit through holes in frame,

If the unit has a screw in this location,

remove and discard before installing front

-Position the top of the decorative
front over the top flange of the case,
and align the tabs with the slots in

the case

-Carefully pull down on the front to
engage the top tabs, while pushing
the front over the case to ensure
proper alignment

-The side tabs wilt 'click" when front
is seated

-Install front retaining screw at the
bottom of the fronL

Decorative Front (some models)

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Using the Air Conditioner

NOTE: If the air conditioner is turned off,
wait 3 minutes before restarting This
allows pressure inside the compressor to

equalize Failure to follow these

instructions may cause inefficient

operation.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSbefore operating this appliance

To begin operating the air conditioner, follow these steps:

I, Pluginthe air conditioner (Toprevent electrical hazards, do not usean extension

cord or an adapter plug.)

2. Setthe exhaust vent to the CLOSEDposition
3, Setthe TEMP Control to the coolest setting
4 Set the fan control at the highest level,
5 Adjust the louvers for comfortable air flow,

6. Once the room has cooled, set the fan to the POWERSAVERFAN setting and/
or adjust the TEMP Control to the setting you find most comfortable

Review the "Air Conditioner Features" section for other settings,

Air Conditioner Features

VENT

EXHAUST CLOSED

Kenmore

FAN

OFF

HIGH

/

MED. (i_

LOW

POWER
SAVER

HIGH

4

MED,

LOW

NORMAL

TEMP

COOLER

HEAVY DUTY

The controls featured in this manual are representational of the many models
available. Your model may took slightly different.

TEMP Control

TheTEMPControl servesasthe thermostat to setthe degree of room coolness, Turn

the knob clockwise from thin ruleto thick rule to increase the cooling temperature,

FILTER MONITOR (some models)
Tocheck filter monitor:

1. Set NORMAL fan control to HIGH setting

2. If fitter needs cleaning, a RED indicator will appear in the filter monitor
window A clean filter will help reduce operating costs and increasecooling
efficiency

NORMAL Fan

When in the NORMAL Fansetting, the air conditioner runs all the time, circulating
the air, Cooling starts only if the room temperature risesabove the coolness level

selectedon the TEMPControl, and stops once the set coolnesslevel is reached This

setting givesthe most even room temperatures

POWER SAVER Fan (some models)
The POWERSAVERFancan saveenergy In this setting, the fan will not run unless
the TEMPControl issetcolder than the room temperature, When the TEMPControl

isset colder than room temperature, the air conditioner will begin to circulate the
air in the room Cooling will begin in about 3 minutes, The air conditioner turns off
automatically when the room reachesthe level of coolness selected, HIGHisfor fast

cooling, MED is for normal cooling, and LOW is for quiet cooling

HEAT (some models)

TheHEATselection provides quiet, efficient circulation of warm air, Turnthe selector
to the HEATsetting and set the thermostat to the warmest setting, When the HEAT

COOL

OFF " .... :

•HIGH

LOW LOW

HEAT

HEATContro! (somemodels)

FAN TEMP

POWER NORMAL

SAVER OFF

HIGH_.. HIGH

MED.(_ j MED. IQ_ ii!'l,i)i:i::

LOW LOW

Side Air Model Control Panel

VENT

CLOSED

EXHAUST

Air Conditioner Features

(continued)

Vent Control - Some Models

setting is selected, the thermostat maintains the temperature by automatically

turning the heater on and off in response to room temperature Once the room is
warm, adjust the thermostat to a cooler setting The fan runs continuously to

circulate air in the room

A slight heat odor may come from the unit when first switching to HEATafter the

cooling seasonis over This odor, caused by fine dust particles on the heater, will

disappear quickly

Vent Control

TheVent Control allows the air conditioner to either redrculate inside air (CLOSED)
or exhaust air to the outside (OPEN)

o TheCLOSEDposition isusedwhen maximum cooling isdesired It mayalsobe used

for air recirculation without cooling when the air conditioner is set in the FAN
position

= TheOPENposition removesstaleairfrom the room and exhaustsit to the outside

Freshairisdrawn into the room through normal air passagesfound in homes
° The OPENor CLOSEDposition can be used with any fan selection
o Forcompact models, push the slidein to CLOSE,pull out to OPEN

Air Directional Louvers

Theair directional louvers control the air flow direction. Adjust louvers up, down,
left or right. The outside tabs adjust the air up or down The center leversdirect the
air left or right

Care and Cleaning

Remove .....: ":

Knobs :': : : ::" 8

Remove

Screw,N_

Press firmly on each side of
case to release locking tabs,

Figure1

Removing Decorative Front - Some Models

Filter Figure2

Filter Removal- Some Models

Clean your air conditioner occasionally to keep it looking new Besure to unplug

the unit before cleaning to prevent shock or fire hazards.

Filter Removal (some models)

Some models require the removal of the front panel to accessthe filter for cleaning

To remove the front panel, follow the directions below:

Decorative Front Removal and Filter Cleaning:

1_Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet

2 Remove knobs by pulling firmly. Removefront retaining screw at the bottom of

the front (Figure 1).

3. Pressfirmly on each side of the metal case close to the front and approximately
half way down from the top of the front.

4_While pressing on the sides of the metal case, gently pull the front out and lift

up to release it from the case.

5 Remove filter by pulling filter straight off of clips (Figure 2) Clean according to

instructions under "Air Filter Cleaning" Section

To Reinstall the Filter:

Properreinstallation of decorative front isimportant for both safety and performance

1 Position filter over clips.

2 Position the top of the decorative front on the top flange of the case and align

the tabs on the front with the slots in the case.

3 Carefully pull down on the front to engage the top tabs while pushing the front

overthe caseto ensure proper alignment Theside locking tabs wit! "click" when

the front is properly installed.

4 Install the front retaining screw at the bottom of the unit

5. Installthe knobs by aligning them with their shafts and pushing firmly into place

Note: Somemodels are equipped with aslide-out rigid filter that is described under
the "Air Filter Cleaning" Section. It isnot necessaryto remove the decorative front

in these units