Kenmore Kenmore Room Air Conditioners User 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 asinstructed
inthis manual These instructions arenot meant to coverevery possible condition and situation that may occur 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 usegasolineor other 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 isatriple-track type with ascreen panel
included, you may want to remove the screen completely before installation.
° Besure the air conditioner hasbeen 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 cover in 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 isshaded 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,
, Keep blindsand drapesin other windows closedduring the sunniest partof the day
• Clean the air filter as recommended in the section "Care and Cleaning,"
o Proper insulation and weather 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 are shipped 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 louversto 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 holesin 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 ascrew 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 isturned 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, Plugin the 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 POWERSAVERFANsetting 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
4MED,
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 rule to thick rule to increase the cooling temperature,
FILTER MONITOR (some models)
Tocheck filter monitor:
1. Set NORMAL fan control to HIGHsetting
2. If fitter needs cleaning, a RED indicator will appear in the filter monitor
window A clean filter will help reduce operating costs and increase cooling
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 rises above the coolness level
selectedon the TEMPControl, and stops once the set coolnesslevel isreached This
setting gives the 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 levelof coolnessselected, HIGHisfor fast
cooling, MED isfor normal cooling, and LOW is for quiet cooling
HEAT (some models)
TheHEATselection providesquiet, 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 LOWSide 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 season is 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
Freshair isdrawn 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. Theoutside 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 caseand 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 isdescribed under
the "Air Filter Cleaning" Section. It isnot necessaryto remove the decorative front
in these units

Care and Cleaning
(continued)
Figure 3
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Figure 4
Figure 5 f
Figure 6
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Air Filter Cleaning
Theair filter should be checked at leastonce a month to seeif cleaning isnecessary
Trapped particles in the filter can build up and causean accumulation of frost on the
cooling coils Theseconditions reduce cooling capacity Therearetwo types of filters
-_the rigid filter and the floppy filter
Models with rigid filters allow you to remove the filter without removing
front:
When the filter or filter tab isvisible on front of unit, graspthe filter located behind
the front panel and pull, Or, gently pul! the top of the front panel toward you,
pivoting it away from the cabinet, Pullthe filter up and out bygrasping the tabs on
the filter frame (Figure 3)
• Somemodels, push the vent control handle to the CLOSEDposition Lift the filter
straight up and out (Figure 5) Note: Forcompact models without the visiblefilter
tab, see "Filter Removal, Some Compact Models" on previous page,
- 6-way louver modelshaveaslideout filter Graspthe formed handle of the filter and
pull it to the left, removing it from the front panel (Figure 8)
For models with floppy filters:
° Removethe front retaining screw on each side of the cabinet with a standard #2
Phillipsscrewdriver. Pushthe front down and put! toward you to releasethe front
from its retaining lock. Pull the filter from its recess(Figure 7), or puii the filter
straight off of clips (Figure4)
Wash filter using a liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water Rinse filter
thoroughly Gently shake excesswater from the filter Dry filter thoroughly before
replacing
Cabinet Cleaning
•Besureto unplug the air conditioner to prevent shock or fire hazard The cabinet
and front may bedusted with an oit-free cloth or washed with a cloth dampened
inasolution ofwarm water and mild liquid dishwashing detergent Rinsethorough[y
and wipe dry,
. Never use harshcleaners,wax or polish on the cabinet front,
• Besureto wring excesswater from the cloth before wiping around the controls,
Excesswater in or around the controls may cause damage to the air conditioner,
• The cabinet front can be removed for more thorough cleaning Refer to "Front
Installation" in this manual.
° Cleanthe front in a sink using liquid dishwashing detergent and warm
water, Rinsethoroughly and dry, Becareful not to disturb soft sealson the front
• Replacethe cabinet front Replacethe screws or hex nuts,
° Replacethe front panel and filter Plug in the air conditioner
Figure 7
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o

Routine Maintenance Winter Storage
If you plan to store the air condittoner during the winter, remove it carefully from
the window according to the installation instructions, Cover it with plastic or return
it to the original carton NOTE: To prevent rust or electrical connections from
being damaged, store air conditioner in an upright position and a dry place.
A winter cover can be purchased from your dealer, The cover wil! protect the air
conditioner when it is left in place through the winter,,
Before performing any service, unplug the power cord from
the electrical outlet.
After servicing, reversethe following procedures to reinstall the air conditioner
Cleaning the Cabinet Front
Removethe front panel Wash with warm, sudsywater Rinse and dry with a soft
cloth. Never use solvents, cleaning fluids, abrasive cleaners or strong detergents, If
the packaging leavesa gum residue, remove with a cloth dipped in rubbing alcohol
Repairing Paint Damage
Inspect weather-exposed parts (cabinet shell, mounting hardware, if used, etc.)
once or twice a year, especially in areasnear oceans or where rust is a problem. If
needed, touch up with a good grade of exterior paint
Cleaning Inside the Air Conditioner
No Liquid should get into the motor, electrical control box, or
compressor electrical terminals
1, Removefront panel
2 With help and using the proper lifting methods to avoid personal injury,
remove the chassis from cabinet shell.* When removing the air conditioner
from cabinet shellor window, there may be water inside the basethat may spill
on the floor. Be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal fins on the front and
rear coils.
3. Liquids should not get into electrical parts. Wrap the fan motor, electrical
control box, and electrical terminals in plastic, This will keep water or other
liquid from getting inside where it could damage the insulation and cause
serious trouble
4. Clean and hose out base, coils, and water pans, Clean at least once ayear or
more often if the coils and pans collect dirt, sand, leaves, algae, or insects
5.. After cleaning, remove plastic protection. Wait 24 hours before starting the
unit again. This allows time for all areasto dry out.
NOTE; Water from rainfall or from normal use does not harm these
components since the water isnot asforcefully driven into parts asa stream
of water from a garden hose
*HANDLE NOTE: If the air conditioner has a chassis handle, it isNOT intended for lifting
the unit It is for sliding the chassis WITHIN the cabinet shell only (to aid in cleaning,
maintenance, etc )
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Before You Call for Before calling for service, review this list It may save you time and expense. This list
includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or
Service... materials in this appliance
OCCURRENCE SOLUTION
Air conditioner will not operate, Wal! plug disconnected Push plug firmly into wall outlet
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Replacefusewith time delay type or resetcircuit breaker
FAN selector in OFF position Turn FAN selector to the desired FAN setting
Unit turned off by moving TEMPControl to a warmer setting and then immediately turning back
to a colder setting Wait approximately 3 minutes Listen for compressor to start
Unit turned off and then on too quickly Turn unit off and wait 3 minutes before restarting
TEMPControl setwarmer than room temperature Turn TEMP Control clockwise to a colder setting
(thick rule)
Air from unit does not feel cold Turn selector to a higher FAN position
enough° TEMP Control set too warm (thin rule) Turn TEMPControl clockwise to acolder setting (thick rule)
Room temperature below 70"F(21°C) Cooling may not eccu runtil room temperature risesabove
70"F_2_°C).
Temperature sensingtube touching coldcoil, located behind airfilter Straighten tube away from coil
Air conditioner cooling, but room is Outdoor temperature below 70"F(21°C) To defrost the coil, set selector to FAN position Then,
too warm -- ice forming on cooling turn TEMP Control clockwise to a warmer setting (thin rule)
coil behind decorative front, Air filter may be dirty Clean filter Referto Care and Cleaning section To defrost, set selector
to FAN
TEMP CONTROL set too cold for night-time cooling To defrost the coil, set selector to a FAN
position Then, set TEMP CONTROL to a warmer position
Air conditioner cooling, but room is Dirty air filter--air restricted Clean air filter Refer to Care and Cleaning section
too warm *- NO_ ice forming on
cooling coil behind decorative front, TEMPControl set too warm Turn TEMPControl clockwise to a colder setting (thick rule).
Vent set at OPENposition Set vent at CLOSED position for maximum cooling
Air directional louvres positioned improperly Position Iouvres for better air distribution
Front of unit isblocked bydrapes, blinds, furniture, etc -- restricts air distribution Clear blockage
in front of unit
Doors, windows, registers, etc open --cold air escapes Close doors, windows, registers, etc
Unit recently turned on in hot room Allow additional time to remove "stored heat" from walls,
ceiling, floor and furniture
Dirty air filter-- air restricted Clean air filter
Air conditioner turns on and off Outside temperature extremely hot Set FAN on high speed to bring air past cooling coils more
rapidly frequently
Noise when unit is cooling_ Air movement sound This is normal If too loud, turn selector to lower FAN setting
Sound of fan hitting water.moisture removal system This is normal when humidity ishigh Close
doors, windows and registers
Window vibration--poor installation Refer to installation instructions or check with installer
Water dripping INSIDE when unit is Improper installation Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water drainage Refer
cooling° to installation instructions--checkwith installer,
Water dripping OUTSIDE when unit Unit removing large quantity of moisture from humid room This is normal during excessively
is cooling, humid days
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Sears Service "We ServiceWhat We Sell" is our assurance you can depend on Searsfor service
•,,and Searsservice isnationwide Your air conditioner has added value when you
consider that Sears has service units nationwide, staffed with professional
technicians specifically trained on Sears appliances and having parts, tools and
equipment to insurethat we meet our pledge to you. "We ServiceWhat We Sell.."
Sears Maintenance Agreement
Maintain the value of your Kenmore® air conditioner with a Sears Maintenance
Agreement. Searsair conditioners are designed, manufactured, and tested foryears
of dependable operation Yet, anymodern appliance may require servicefrom time
to time.
The SearsMaintenance Agreement
otsyour way to buy tomorrow's service at today's price
o Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal use.
o Allows for as many service calls as required.
° Provides for service by professional Sears4rained technicians
o Offers an annual preventive maintenance check-upat your request
This maintenance agreement does not cover original installation,reinstallation, or
damage resulting fi'om external causessuch asacts of God, abuse, theft, fire, flood,
wind, lightning, freezing, power failure, power reduction, etc. Please ask a
salesperson to seethe agreement for all of the terms and conditions
Warranty Full One-Year Warranty on Air Conditioner
For one year from date of purchase, when this air conditioner is operated and
maintained for normal room cooling according to instructions in this owner's
manual, Searswill repair this air conditioner, free of charge, if defective in material
or workmanship.
Full Five-Year Warranty on Sealed Refrigeration System
Forfive years from the date of purchase, when this air conditioner isoperated and
maintained for normal room cooling according to instructions in this owner's
manual, Searswill repair the sealed refrigeration system (consisting of refrigerant,
connecting tubing, and compressor), free of charge, if defective in material or
workmanship.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights which vary from state to staten
Warranty service is available by contacting the NEAREST SEARSSERVICECENTER/
DEPARTMENT in the United States or call 1-800-4-REPAIR,
For parts, call 1-800-FON-PART
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3333 Beverly Road
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