Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Kenmore ® Single or Multi-Purpose Room Air Conditioner Aire acondicionado sencillo o multiusos para habitación Models/Modelos: 253.77060, 253.77080, 253.77110, 253.77120 P/N 16120300A04982 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.com www.kmart.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ................................................................ 2 Master Protection Agreements ............................ 3 Important Safety Instructions ................................ 4 Air conditioner Features ....................................... 5-7 Additional Things ................................................... 8 Care and Cleaning ................................................. 9 Energy Saving Ideas ..............................................
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.
Important Safety Instructions NOTE The power supply cord with this air conditioner contains a current detection device designed to reduce the risk of fire. Please refer to the section ‘Operation of Current Device’ for details. In the event that the power supply cord is damaged, it cannot be repaired, and it must be replaced with a cord from the Product manufacturer. Read all instructions before using this air conditioner.
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.
Air Conditioner Features (continued) Note: The following instructions describe the Control Panel Touch Pads. To turn unit on or off press the ON/OFF button: The unit is programmed to start in the energy saver mode, with auto fan speed and a temperature setting of 72 °F. These settings are required by ENERGY STAR for maximum energy efficiency. We recommend just using the temperature buttons for controlling room comfort.
Air Conditioner Features (continued) To use Energy Saver press the MODE button to select: You will save energy usage in this mode. The compressor and motor will turn off once 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. Remote Control: Press Energy Saver button to activate Energy Saver mode.
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.
LOUVERS AUGER WHEELS Care and Cleaning Tab Air Filter Air Directional Louvers Air directional louvers control air flow direction. Your air conditioner has the 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.
Room Air Conditioner Troubleshooting Guide THE AIR CONDITIONER WILL NOT OPERATE Check if … Then … Power supply cord is disconnected Firmly push the cord into a live wall outlet having proper voltage. (Page 4) Power Cord has tripped Press the RESET button on the plug head. (Page 4) House fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse with a time delay type or reset the circuit breaker. (Page 4) Power is OFF. Push ON/OFF Button to turn ON.
Room Air Conditioner Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) THE AIR CONDITIONER RUNS TOO MUCH Check if … Then … Energy Saver is chosen. Inside blower continues operating for one minute to use as much cooling that is available in the evaporator. Newer, higher efficiency Air Conditioner may run longer to cool the room. Total energy consumption is less due to higher efficiency. Current Unit replaced an older unit. A higher capacity unit may be required depending on the size of the room being cooled.