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Owner's Manual Room Air Conditioner Model Numbers 78079, 70089, 70129, 78189 _IL CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before using this product. Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. ® Safety Installation Operation Maintenance...
Air Conditioner For one year from the date of purchase, when this Kenmore Room Air Conditioner is operated and maintained according to the instructions furnished with it, Sears will repair air conditioner free of Charge if it is defective in material or workmanship.
• Do not use a two-prong adapter with this air conditioner. - Do not use an extension cord with this air conditioner. To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or product damage due to weight of air conditioner and sharp edges that may be exposed: - Air conditioners covered in this manual pose excessive weight hazard.
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.
Under-sized units do not sufficiently cool an area. The following table contains guidelines for properly sizing a room air conditioner for a given area. To size unit: Determine size (in square feet) of area to be cooled;...
NEMA No. 6-15P NEMA No. _20P NEMA NO. 6_0P materials. Do not use an extension cord. If air conditioner power supply cord does not reach intended wall receptacle, have qualified electrician install or move appropriate receptacle closer to unit. Do not use an adapter plug. If intended wall receptacle does not match plug on air conditioner, have qualified electrician replace receptacle with correct type.
• Handle air conditioner with care. Wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying unit. AVOID sharp metal fins on front and rear coils. • Make sure air conditioner does not fall dudng installation. Required Tools and Equipment •...
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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 is within 6' of an appropriate electrical outlet.
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Installation Figure 6. Modifying Mobile Home Window 1. Indoor sash (shown open) 2. Wood strip (1½" wide) 3. Window sill 4. Window frame Installation Procedure 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 rear of indoor window sill.
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CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or damage to air conditioner if unit falls, hold air condi- tioner securely in place until indoor window sash is securely seated in top rail on outer case.
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1. Window seal strip 2. Outdoor sash 3. Indoor sash 13. To be sure air conditioner installation is correct, review all steps and ensure all parts are securely fastened, as outlined in instructions. If final inspection shows installation is solid and complete, air conditioner can be operated safely.
• Handle air conditioner with care. Wear protective gloves whenever liftingor carrying unit. AVOID sharp metal fins on front and rear coils. • Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation. Required Tools and Equipment •...
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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 is within 6' of appropriate electrical outlet.
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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 sillwith 3 countersunk wood screws (not provided) to ensure a smooth surface for mounting kit.
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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 See Figure 23. Secure case to window sill by screwing two 7/8" countersunk screws (Item B) into sill through holes located in front support rail. NOTE: Drill Vd' pilot holes in window sill to make screws easier to drive.
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Installation CAUTION 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. See Figure 26. Place carpenters' level on outer case.
(models 70129, and 78189) are designed to be installed in a window or through a wall. Following are instructionsare for wall installation. NOTE: Kenmore Room Air Conditioner Models 78079 and 70089 (7000 and 9000 Btu) are designed for window installationonly. See instructions beginning on page 7. Typical...
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%" back slope (lay carpenters' level inside case and adjust case to ¼ bubble on level). NOTE: If air conditioner will be framed by decorative molding, extend case into room 3A"beyond molding. Pre-drill holes in each side of case at approximate locations shown in Figure 34.
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Installation in Walls Exceeding Outer Case Dimensions Air conditioner must be installed so air flows freely through side louvers to prevent overheating of compressor and fan motor. If dimensions of wall restrict airflow to louvers, wall opening must be modified by chamfering vertical portions of outside opening, as shown in Figures 35 and 36.
-)i 1 i I /oFF "'°" s,vE. O.L* ^ V" COOL MODE 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. Touch...
• DO NOT, under any circumstances, alter grounding plug. - DO NOT REMOVE warning tag from power cord. • Air conditioner must be grounded at all times. If two-prong (non-grounding) wall receptacle is encountered, have qualified electrician replace it with propedy grounded wall receptacle meeting National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances.
NOTE: Timer automatically starts after 5 seconds if DELAY START pad is not pressed. To program automatic stop: Start air conditioner in desired operating mode. If unit is already in desired mode, go to step 2. Press DELAY START pad. Display flashes currently programmed time_l through 24 (hours).
Maintenance Schedule Kenmore Room Air Conditioners are designed and manufactured to provide years of dependable service when propedy cared for and maintained. Procedure Maintenance Required Remove air filler and inspect.
Air Filter Removal and Cleaning NOTE: Never operate air conditioner with filter removed. Air filter can be removed in two ways: • See Figure 39. Grasp filter handle and pull to the left.
Reduced or blocked air flow affects air conditioner efficiency and can lead to premature compressor failure. Attempt to straighten bent fins by "combing" fins with a fine tooth comb.
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 Problem • Power cord unplugged. Unit will not turn on. • Blown fuse or tripped breaker.
For additional protection, consider a Sears maintenance agreement. Like all Sears appliances, Kenmore Room Air Conditioners are designed and manufactured to provide years of dependable operation. Every unit is tested-- during manufacturing and before shipping--to works propedy.
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