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  • Page 1

    Owner's Manual ® Room Air Conditioner Model Numbers 78079, 70089, 70129, 78189 J _IL CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before using this product. I Safety Installation Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents Warranty ....................................................................... 2 Safety Instructions ........................................................ 3 Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels ....... 3 Important Safety Information .................................... 3 Model Identification ....................................[...]

  • Page 3

    Safety. Instructions Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels The following symbols and labels are used throughout this manual to indicate immediate or potential safety hazards. Owner's responsibility is to read and comply with all safety information and instructions accompanying these symbols. Failure to heed safety information increases r[...]

  • Page 4

    Model Identification Every Kenmore Room Air Conditioner has an identification plate showing model number, part number, serial number, and power requirements of unit. identification plate is located behind air filter, attached to the lower left hand side of base pan. Parts and Feature Identification Figures 1 and 2 show location of air conditioner p[...]

  • Page 5

    Sizing Instructions Many complaints about room air conditioners result from units that are over-sized or under-sized for a given area. Over-sized units cool an area before humidity can be adequately removed, so air feels cold and clammy. Under-sized units do not sufficiently cool an area. The following table contains guidelines for properly sizing [...]

  • Page 6

    Installation Installing Room Air Conditioners Proper installation of a room air conditioner helps ensure trouble-free operation, improper installation can result in problems ranging from excessive noise to property or equipment damage. Installation requires some mechanical experience and aptitude. Depending upon installer's knowledge and skill[...]

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    Installation Receptacle Wiring Receptacle wiring must be of adequate size for unit. Refer to unit identification plate for exact power requirements. Power requirements can also be determined by the type of plug on unit. See Table 1 on preceding page. Minimum size of wiring, based on power requirements, is: Units up to 20 amps: 12 gauge 20-30 amp un[...]

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    Installation Installation Requirements See Figure 4. Inspect window track, sash, and sill. Ensure window will bear weight of air conditioner for extended period of time. Measure width of window opening to be sure air conditioner will fit. Air conditioner is designed for windows 22½" to 40" wide. Ensure lower left inside corner of window [...]

  • Page 9

    Installation Figure 6. Modifying Mobile Home Window 1. Indoor sash (shown open) 2. Wood strip (1½" wide) 3. Window sill 4. Window frame 2 4 Installation Procedure 1. See Figure 7. Raise indoor sash and measure sash width, including portion in window track. Cut window sill gasket (installation Kit Item A) to length of indoor sash and apply to [...]

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    Installation . See Figure 9. Place bubble level between indoor silt and outdoor end of support bracket. Turn adjusting foot on support until level tilts ¼ bubble toward outdoor side. NOTE: Adjusting support bracket for ¼ bubble outdoor slope should result in ¼" backward slope on installed air conditioner, required for proper water (condensa[...]

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    Installation . See Figure 13. Slide front grille to left; pull out to remove. Slide air filter to left; pull out to remove. Remove 4 screws securing front frame to chassis; pull out on front frame to remove. Figure 13. Removing Front Frame 1. Front frame 10. See Figure 14. On front rail, bend tab with hole down toward window sill. Secure tab to sil[...]

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    Installation Window Installation--12000, and 18000 Btu Units (Models 70129, 78189) I CAUTION I TO avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or product damage due to weight of device and sharp edges that may be exposed: • Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an excessive weight hazard. Two or more people are needed to move and instal[...]

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    Installation Installation Requirements See Figure 17. inspect window track, sash, and sill. Ensure window will bear weight of air conditioner for extended period of time. Measure width of window opening to be sure installation kit will fit. Air conditioner is designed for windows 28" to 42" wide. Ensure lower left inside corner of window [...]

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    Installation Mobile Home Window Modification See Figure 19. Mobile home window modification requires adding wood strip at least 1½" wide along entire width of window sill. Thickness of wood strip should match height of front lip on window frame. Fasten wood strip to sill with 3 countersunk wood screws (not provided) to ensure a smooth surface[...]

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    Installation Figure 22. Installing Outer Case in Window 1. indoor sash 2. Top rail 3. Window sill gasket 4. Bottom rail Figure 24. Attaching Adjusting Foot to Outside Support 1. Outside support 2. Adjusting foot II /" .-"/-- //" /// / 6, Install outside supports undemeath case using one !,_" screw (Item E) for each support. Moun[...]

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    Installation [ CAUTION I To avoid damage to outside wall of house, especially if wall is weak or outside supports sit between studs in wall, place wood blocks (not provided) between wall and each adjusting foot. 8. See Figure 26. Place carpenters' level on outer case. Rear of case should be 1A"to 3/8" lower than front of case (about [...]

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    Installation Figure 29. Installing Seal Strip 1. Seal strip 2. Outdoor sash 3. Indoorsash //1 12. See Figure 30. Under normal conditions, unit can evaporate water as fast as it is removed from indoor air. In very humid conditions, however, excess water may drip off chassis, To avoid dripping, install condensate drain cup (included with unit). Inser[...]

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    Installation General Instructions See Figure 32. Dimensions of finished opening (required) in wall are: • 24¼" wide by 16_" high (12000 Btu model). • 19%" high by 257/8" wide (18000 Btu model) Lower left inside comer of opening must be within 6' of appropriate electrical outlet. For proper condensate drainage when inst[...]

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    Installation Figure 34. Secudng Outer Case in Wall Opening 1. Lintel and flashing (if required) 2. Provide %" slope to outside for condensate drainage 3. Attach outer case to framing in two places on each side of case 4. Completely caulk or seal all four sides of outer case 5. Outer case extends into room _" 5 i % % Masonry Construction S[...]

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    Controls Figure 37. Touch Control Panel aid m I I m B B -)i 1 i I I } LOW Fo /oFF "'°" s,vE. O.L* ^ V" COOL PLUS _ ____ MODE SET EXHAUST CLOSEO I See Figure 37. Kenmore room air conditioners have an electronic touch control panel located across top front of unit. Functions and operation of each control are explained below. Touc[...]

  • Page 21

    Operating Instructions Before Turning Air Conditioner On To operate air conditioner efficiently and ensure it provides maximum comfort: • Tightly close all doors and windows in area being cooled. • Keep air flow to or from unit free of obstructions. Do not place plants, furniture, lamps, etc., in front of air conditioner return air vent or air [...]

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    Operating Instructions Delay Start Operation To program delay start: 1. Turn unitoff(pressOFFpad). 2. Press DELAY START pad. Display flashes currently programmed temperature setting. 3. Program new temperature setting (if desired) using Vl Apad. NOTE: Current temperature setting is used if not changed within 5 seconds. 4. Select desired operating m[...]

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    Operating Instructions Normal Operating Sounds Certain sounds may be made when air conditioner runs, especialJy in a cooling mode. Sounds may include: • Water splashing onto condenser; caused by slinger ring attached to condenser fan. Slinger ring picks up water (condensate) in base pan and sprays it on condenser to increase efficiency of unit. ?[...]

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    Care and Maintenance Maintenance Procedures I WARNING I To avoid death or personal injury due to electrical shock, turn off fan control and unplug power cord before cleaning or performing maintenance on this device. Air Filter Removal and Cleaning NOTE: Never operate air conditioner with filter removed. Air filter can be removed in two ways: • Se[...]

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    Care and Maintenance Evaporator Coil, Condenser Coil, and Base Pan Maintenance NOTE: See Figures I and 2 on page 4 for location of air conditioner components described below. Outer Case Removal To inspect and clean base pan, condenser coil, and evaporator coil, air conditioner chassis must be removed from outer case. For slide-out chassis models (1[...]

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    Troubleshooting The following table describes some common problems that may be encountered with a room air conditioner. Each problem is accompanied by several possible causes and solutions. Possible Cause • Power cord unplugged. • Blown fuse or tripped breaker. • Electrical power low ("brown out"). Problem Unit will not turn on. Uni[...]

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    Troubleshooting Solution Problem Unit does not adequately cool room or area. Unit runs excessively long. Possible Cause • Desired temperature set too high. • Excessive heat or moisture in area. • Dirty condenser or evaporator coils. • Unit replaces older model. • Reduce temperature setting to more comfortable level. • Close blinds or cu[...]

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    For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOM E '" (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n - 1-800-676-5811 Au Canada pour tout le service - 1-877-LE FOYER 'M (1-877-533-6937) For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. CST, 7 days a week PartsDirect"[...]