Kenmore 18,000 BTU Room Air Conditioner Owner's Manual
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1. After 250 hours of operation the Filter Reset LED will light This is a reminder to clean the filter housed behind the front panel to keep the unit operating efficiently Pressing the FILTER RESET button for 3 seconds will reset this reminder and turn off the LED Remote Sensing Feature Remote Sensing allows you to transmit the room temperature and desired coolness setting from where you sit to the air conditioner The air conditio LIGHT pulsing On amp Off ner then cools the area where you sit to your desired coolness setting intermittently Note This feature can be activated from the remote control ONLY and the unit must be in a cooling mode pre To activate the remote sensing feature point the remote control towards ay i Li the unit and press the remote sensing Start button Next use the A V 7 buttons to set the desired room temperature with the remote Note that Remote the set temperature will only be displayed on the unit itself The LIGHT on the unit control will pulse to indicate it received the signal The LIGHT on the remote control will pulse each time it sends a signal It will periodi cally send this signal until the feature is deactivated by pressing the remo te sensing Stop button If the unit does not receive the remote sensing PRESS REMOTE SENSING START BUTTON signal during any 200 second interval the unit will beep to indicate the remote sensing mode has ended The display on2. PO OK RK KKK RET PORN OS O PROS IS IS PRI IRS ECR NR I POR SOS RRA ARS RA POR ARAS gt Sg os LO cloth dampened in a solution of warm water and mild liquid dishwashing detergent Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry O Ps ES gt Never use harsh cleaners wax or polish on the cabinet front Air Filter e Be sure to wring excess water from the cloth before wiping around the controls Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the air conditioner Plug in air conditioner Winter Storage If you plan to store the air conditioner during the winter remove it carefully from the window according to the installation instructions Cover it with cloth or return it to the original carton NOTE Store air conditioner in a dry place in upright position horizon tal with base down 2 2 3 ej S The capacity of the room air conditioner must fit the room size for efficient Energy Saving Ideas 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 x Do not block inside airflow around air conditioner with blinds curtains or furniture or outside with shrubs enclosures or other buildings Close the fireplace damper floor and wall registers so cool air does not escape up the chimney and into the duct work Keep blinds and drapes in other windows closed during the sunniest part of the da
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4. A OOOO 12 Pinging or swishing sounds Condenser Normal noise of water hitting the condenser to increase energy efficiency Page 12 Gurgling or hissing sounds Evaporator Normal noise of refrigerant passing through evaporation Page 12 Electronic Control Normal noise when electronic control settings are changed Unit Vibration Due to poor wall or window construction or incorrect installation Page 12 REMOTE SENSING DEACTIVATING PREMATURELY Check if Remote control not located within range Place remote control within 10 feet amp 120 angle radius of the front of the unit Remote control signal obstructed Remove obstruction ROOM TOO COLD Set temperature too low Increase set temperature A A air sound Remote Sensing activated and remote control located in Hot Spot Relocate remote control or deactivate remote sensing ER UD eee Normal Sounds High Pitched Whine Today s high efficiency compressors may have a high pitched whine during the cooling cycle Vibration Unit may vibrate and make noise because of poor wall or window construction or incorrect installation Sound of Rushing Air At the front of the unit you may hear the sound of rushing air being moved by the fan Pinging or Swishing Droplets of water hitting condenser during normal operation may cause Gurgle Hiss pinging or swishing Gurgling or hissing noise may be heard due to refrige
5. States or Canada This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what the Agreement includes Va HAN AA NW T vi Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use not just defects Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty No deductibles no functional failure excluded from coverage real protection Expert service by a force of more than 10 000 authorized Sears service technicians which means someone you can trust will be working on your product Unlimited service calls and nationwide service as often as you want us whenever you want us No lemon guarantee replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months Product replacement if your covered product can t be fixed Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request
6. against shock hazards x Your air conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall receptacle If the Do not under any circumstances cut remove or bypass the Ed wall receptacle you intend to use is not adequately grounded or protected by a E time delay fuse or circuit breaker have a qualified electrician install the proper a receptacle se Do not run air conditioner without outside protective cover in place This could Power supply cord l result in mechanical damage within the air conditioner with 3 prong grounding Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug plug and current detection device READ THIS SECTION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE AIR CONDITIONER Unit must be upright for one hour prior to operating we _ eee Operation of Current The power supply cord contains a current device that senses damage to the Hay power cord evice To test your power supply cord do the following 1 Plug in the Air Conditioner f INEA das 2 The power supply cord will have TWO buttons on the plug head Press the Plug in amp ca e TEST button You will notice a click as the RESET button pops out press RESET 3 Press the RESET button Again you will notice a click as the button engages 7 4 The power supply cord is now supplying electricity to the unit On some products this is also indicated by a light on the plug head NOTES e Do not use this device to turn the unit on or off e Always make
7. button to select Cool ma Energy Saver You will save energy usage in this mode The compressor and motor will turn off once Fan Only the room is at the desired temperature The air will be sampled for 20 seconds every 10 minutes until the room is above the set temperature at which point the compressor turns back on and the fan runs The entire process is now repeated To use the Sleep feature press the SLEEP button and the LED will illuminate The set temperature will increase 2 F 30 minutes after this mode is selected It will increase again after 30 minutes by another 2 F It will stay at this set point for 7 hours and then return to the original setting To use the Timer function press the TIMER button and the LED will illuminate Press the UP and DOWN arrows to select the desired time up to 24 hrs The control will count down the time remaining in 1 and 0 5 hr increments If you need to change the set temperature press MODE then the UP DOWN arrows Then after 5 seconds the display will revert to the hours remaining This mode can be cancelled by pressing the TIMER button The mode will operate one time then the above steps have to be repeated NOTE Timer button is functional when On Off button is set to either On or Off When set to On the amount selected is the time remaining until the unit shuts Off When set to Off the amount is the time until the unit turns On Check Filter Feature EN Filter aa Reset
8. sure the RESET button is pushed in for correct operation The power supply cord must be replaced if it fails to reset when either the TEST button is pushed or it cannot be reset A new one can be obtained by contacting Sears at 1 800 4 MY HOME If power supply cord is damaged it CANNOT be repaired It MUST be replaced by one obtained by contacting Sears at 1 800 4 MY HOME Air Conditioner Features ELECTRONIC CONTROL Before you begin thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel and remote as shown below and all its functions then touch the symbol pads for the functions you desire The unit can be controlled by the panel touch pads or with the remote control REMOTE DISPLAYS SENSING INDICATOR TEMPERATURE TIME _ INFRARED __ FILTER RESET BUTTON REMOTE WINDOW a A n E S EEEE Cee mori Auto EN ma Cool High mu ma Energy Saver Med mm ma Fan Only i A Remote Sensing A cs TURNSUNIT _ SLEEP MODE nner ONOROFF SETS MODE L ADJUSTS ME L SETS FAN SPEEDS TEMPERATURE OR TIME TOUCH PAD uoijpiado REMOTE CONTROL ON OFF y A LIGHT ADJUSTS TEMP amp TIME SPEEDS SETS MODE ACTIVATES TIMER ACTIVATES REMOTE SENSING Battery Size AAA Qty 2 WARNING Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries Air Condit
9. IONER DOES NOT COOL THE ROOM ICE BEHIND FRONT PANEL Outside temperature is below 60 F Set mode to FAN ONLY and fan speed to fastest setting to defrost coil Page 6 Filter is dirty Open front panel Remove filter Rinse or vacuum filter Replace filter Close Panel Page 9 BTU size is too large A lower capacity unit may be required depending on the size of the room being cooled Page 9 THE AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT COOL THE ROOM NO ICE BEHIND FRONT PANEL Open front panel Remove filter Rinse or vacuum filter Replace filter Close Panel Page 9 Fo of wis Head y foie pes bae ear oy a nt Doors windows registers etc are open Close doors windows registers etc Unit recently turned on Allow time to cool a larger room Temperature sensor is touching the coil Open front panel Remove filter Turn end of temperature sensor away from coil Replace filter Close panel Excessive heat in the room being cooled Use exhaust vents while cooking or bathing Limit use of heat producing appliances during the hottest part of the day Page 9 Vent control is pulled open Push in vent control for maximum cooling Page 8 CLOSED POSITION 10 O Room Air Conditioner Troubleshooting Guide Continued THE AIR CONDITIONER RUNS TOO MUCH Checkife if Then y OO Energy A is chosen Inside blower continues operating for one minute to use as much TO that is available in the evaporator BTU size is too sm
10. R VENT CONTROL 1 Pushed In Fig 1 Recirculates inside air 2 Partially Pulled Out Fig 2 Draws fresh air into room 3 Fully Pulled Out Fig 3 Exhausts air from room and draws fresh air into room Figure 2 VENT OPEN Figure 3 VENT amp EXHAUST OPEN i lee LOUVERS Air Directional Louvers Air directional louvers control air flow direction Your air conditioner has the i baea 8 way directional system described below The louvers will allow you to direct the air flow Up or Down and Left or Right throughout the room as needed Rotate the Auger Wheels until the desired Left or Right direction is obtained Pivot horizontal louvers with your fingertips until the desired Up Down direction is obtained There are a total of 8 possible AUGER WHEELS air directional orientations available with this system y Clean your air conditioner occasionally to keep it looking new Be sure to Care and Cleaning unplug the unit before cleaning to prevent shock or fire hazards Air Filter Cleaning The air filter should be checked at least once a month to see if cleaning is necessary Trapped particles in the filter can build up and block air from flowing to cooling coils and cause an accu
11. Use amp Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English Espa ol IPAE LCR Models Modelos 253 70181 253 70251 Kenmore 8 a2 BRS P N 2020219A1359 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com TABLE OF CONTENTS AITANA dro 2 Care and Cleaning assiensstsieireiph 7 Master Protection Agreements sscccesceeeees 3 Energy Saving Ide litis e lid 9 Important Safety Instructions mmmommmmmmmmmmmo 4 Troubleshooting Guide ini 10 11 Air conditioner Feature s essessessersserersreesrsesssessee 5 7 Normal SOURS AA a 12 Additional THINGS ia 8 Gre ie gat Bi oc o Br er nn nn oe RET Back Cover Kenmore Limited Warranty When installed operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions if this product fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase call 1 800 4 MY HOME to arrange for free repair If the sealed refrigerant system of this product is defective within five years from the purchase date call 1 800 4 MY HOME to arrange for free repair All warranty coverage applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this product is ever used for other than private family purposes This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship Sears will NOT pay for 1 Expendable items that can wear out from normal use including but not limited to filt
12. all A higher capacity unit may be required depending on the size of the room being cooled Page 9 Current Unit replaced an older unit Newer higher efficiency Air Conditioner may run longer to cool the room Total energy consumption is less due to higher efficiency WATER DRIPPING FROM AIR CONDITIONER INSIDE ROOM Check if Unit is not properly installed Unit should be mounted on a 1 4 downward slope to the outside 1 2 bubble on a carpenter s level to provide proper drainage Reposition or shim cabinet as necessary DO NOT drill drain pan WATER DRIPPING FROM AIR CONDITIONER OUTSIDE ROOM Room is hot and humid Normal operation during hot and humid days THE REMOTE WILL NOT OPERATE AIR CONDITIONER Batteries are not installed Batteries are not installed properly Verify batteries are installed properly Page 5 batteries are installed properly Page 5 icine a light does not flash on the remote when the remote buttons lene batteries are installed properly Install a new set of batteries Page 5 are pressed The remote is pointed at the unit The remote may not work properly when used at extreme angles to the front of the unit TYPICAL AIR CONDITIONER SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR High pitched whine or pulsating noise that cycles on and off Compressor Normal noise due to modern high efficiency compressors Page 12 Fan Motor Normal noise of higher efficiency fans pushing air further into the room
13. ers belts light bulbs and bags 2 A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance ae A service technician to clean or maintain this product 4 Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to the all instructions supplied with the product 5 Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose 6 Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 7 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Customer s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein Implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United
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15. ioner Features continued Note The following instructions describe the Control Panel Touch Pads The same instructions apply to the Remote Control To turn unit on or off press the ON OFF button Note The unit is programmed to start in the cool mode with high fan speed and a temperature setting of 72 F JOL To use Cool press the MODE button to select ma Cool Energy Saver Fan Only To change the Temperature Setting use the UP and Down arrows as required To adjust Fan Speeds press the Fan Speed button and select Auto High Med Low MN Fan Speed LOW MED Fan Speed HIGH To use the Auto Fan Feature press the Fan Speed button and select AUTO ia z Note Fan speed starts at high and adjusts to a slower speed as the room temperature Med dictates For example if the room doesn t get too warm it will stay at the slowest speed If the room temperature rises quickly such as when a door is opened it will automatically go to the highest speed The fan speed will re adjust back to the slowest speed as the room returns to the original set temperature To operate on Fan Only press the MODE button to select Cool Energy Saver m Fan Only Use Fan Only function to circulate room air without air conditioner cooling You can use any fan speed you prefer and the actual room temperature will be displayed in the DISPLAY Air Conditioner Features continued To use Energy Saver press the MODE
16. ions This Use amp Care Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model Use the air conditioner only as instructed in this guide These instructions are not meant to cover every 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 model and serial numbers The serial plate is located on the outside of the cabinet or behind filter at the bottom of unit Reading the numbers may be easier by using a flashlight or by removing the cabinet front as instructed under Care and Cleaning Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date gt a D 0 3 D uodlpajoig 19 SPW lL LUD Important Safety Read all instructions before using this air conditioner Instructions For Your Safety Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Read product labels for flammability and other warnings The power supply cord with Na 7 i Prevent Accidents this air conditioner contains a current oe device designed to reduce the risk of To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury to persons when using your air ire conditioner follow basic precautions including the following Please refer to the section Operation of Be sure the electrical service is adequate f
17. mulation of frost on the cooling coils e On models with Fresh Air Vent Control push in control to vent closed position Open the front panel e Grasp the filter by the center and pull up and out Wash the filter using liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water Rinse filter thoroughly Gently shake excess water from the filter Be sure filter is thoroughly dry before replacing Or instead of washing you may vacuum the filter clean NOTE When replacing the air filter after cleaning make sure the tabs on the air filter are on the upper part of filter and placed outward as shown in the drawing on the left side Pr o SOCK gt Cc b et C l e g i BEES SSE ALAA ARAIMIAACCEARAAAIAIMIAIAAIALMIALOMAMIAIAIALALIMIAIAALONIEOMIALAAIMIAIALALONIALAIRGAAAHANNAINIALIA CAP AGN a in an im SS SOI SSNS SNC O SS PS SS I Sep RO Eos SRE ROR RECON no RO Y IS ES SS ESOS RO o Pro IS e O RI A ROSH PS ek SO EROS RR ER RAMP ROKR I KEK EK OO R RN SRK A E PEERI RK RIC KOR ICICI IERIE o SS IS RS PROG LOIS SS OSI SO CSS DS OS SN RO O canmet an ronf ma e uste Wi a OH TTES clio or was e Wi a SSRN MORRIS NN OO RN O OS ISSO ES SOS SI SOS RRR O RR RK RR PRK O RIK RRL O f ESIN E PR TS KOE ES SS PR SS AS KKK NRK IN RRL KT BRIS SR Sos LOS eres 3 IS SO SS SEX ee ene teres ISIS TSTST IO RII SS SOS os SSR SS SS ROS IRIS E b et SSE ON NIN PERRIS
18. or the model you have chosen This Current Device for details l information can be found on the nameplate which is located on the side of the In the event that the power supply cord is binet damaged it cannot be repaired and it must TA e l be replaced with a cord from the Product x If the air conditioner is to be installed in a window you will probably want to E E clean both sides of the glass first If the window is a triple track type with a screen panel included remove the screen completely before installation Be sure the air conditioner has been securely and correctly installed according to the separate installation instructions provided with this manual Save this manual and the installation instructions for possible future use in removing or reinstalling this unit When handling the air conditioner be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal fins on front and rear coils 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 Grounding type wall receptacle Electrical Information The complete electrical rating of your new room air conditioner is stated on the serial plate Refer to the rating when checking the electrical requirements Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded To minimize shock and fire hazards proper grounding is important The power cord is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for protection
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20. the remote control indi cates the temperature at the remote ONLY NOTE The Remote Sensing function is terminated either by using the Remote Sensing Stop button or the main ON OFF button on the unit 7 uoljpisdg E ADDITIONAL THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW Now that you understand the basic operation functions here are more control features with which you should become familiar The cool circuit has an automatic 3 minute time delayed start if the unit is turned off and on quickly This prevents overheating of the compressor and possible circuit breaker tripping The fan will continue to run during this time There is a 2 Second delay for the compressor shutting down when selecting FAN ONLY This is to cover the possibility of having to roll through to select another mode The control will maintain the set temperature within 2 degrees Fahrenheit between 60F and 90F degrees The control is capable of displaying temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius To convert from one to the other and back press and hold both the TEMP TIMER Up and Down 4 buttons for 3 seconds FAULT CODES If the display reads ES or AS a sensor has failed Contact 1 800 4 MY HOME for repair E Hr Evaporator coil sensor Air temperature sensor AUTO RE START After a power outage the unit will remember the last setting and return the unit to the same setting once power is restored FRESH AI
21. y Clean the air filter as recommended in the section Care and Cleaning Proper insulation and weather stripping in your home will help keep warm air out and cool air in External house shading with trees plants or awnings will help reduce the air conditioner s work load x Operate heat producing appliances such as ranges washers dryers and dishwashers during the coolest part of the day 9 eu po O O pa a i 2 2 O Wini EP Room Air Conditioner Troubleshooting Guide THE AIR CONDITIONER WILL NOT OPERATE House fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped Temperature setting is warmer than room temperature Set temperature to a lower setting Page 6 Unit was turned OFF and ON too quickly Timer shut unit OFF Push ON OFF Button to turn unit ON Page 6 Touch Pad and Remote not responding Unit is in a locked mode Unplug unit for 10 seconds and then plug in again and the controls will reset Page 4 THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS FUSES OR TRIPS CIRCUIT BREAKER THE AIR CONDITIONER TURNS ON AND OFF BY ITSELF Outside temperature is extremely hot Set fan speed at the fastest setting for maximum cooling Page 6 ENERGY SAVER feature is on ENERGY SAVER feature does not circulate air continually Set mode to COOL for constant air circulation Page 5 Timer turned unit ON or shut unit OFF Push ON OFF Button to turn unit ON or OFF Page 6 THE AIR CONDIT
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