Kenmore 70089 Air Conditioner User Manual


 
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Procedures
I WARNING I
Toavoid death or personal injurydue to electrical
shock, turnoff fan control and unplug power cord
before cleaning or performing maintenance on this
device.
Air Filter Removal and Cleaning
NOTE: Never operate air conditioner withfilter
removed.
Airfilter can be removed in two ways:
See Figure 39. Grasp filter handle and pullto the left.
When filter clears return air grille, pull out and away
from air conditioner.
Figure 39. Removing Air Filter, Method One
1. Air filter
See Figure 40. Slide return air grille left until insert
guides are free of guide rails, then pull insert out and
away from front frame. Slide filter left until free of
retaining clips.
Figure 40. Air Filter Removal, Method Two
1. Return air grille
2. Air filter
1
Clean air filter by vacuuming. If filter is especially dirty,
clean with mild solution of warm soapy water. Rinse filter
of all soap residue and dry completely before
reinstalling.
Air Purification Filter
Optional, disposable air purificationfiltercan be mounted
behind permanent filterto reduce smoke, odor,pollen,
and dust from area being cooled. After approximately 3
months of use, charcoal-impregnated air purificationfilter
should be discarded. New air purificationfilters are
available from Sears. Order part number:.
20056001 (7000 and 9000 Btu air conditioners)
20064601 (12000 Btu air conditioners)
20075401 (18000 Stu air conditioners)
Optional Air Purification Filter Installation and
Removal
1. Remove permanent air filter from air conditioner.
2. See Figure 41. Insert 3 tabs on right side of air
purificationfilter into 3 matching slots on back of
permanent air filter frame.
3•
Carefully bow center of air purification filter and
insert 2 tabs on left side into matching slots on
permanent filter frame.
4. Relax bow. Air purification filter should rest against
rear of permanent air fi!ter.
5. Reinstall permanent air filter in air conditioner.
NOTE: Remove air purification filter by reversing
installationprocedure.
Figure 41. Air Purification Filter Installation and
Removal
1. Air purification filter
2. Permanent air filter
Cleaning Air Discharge Louvers, Return Air
Grille, and Electronic Control
Clean air discharge louvers, return air grille, and
electronic controlwith sponge or cloth dampened with
mild soap or detergent and water. After cleaning, wipe
off soap residue with clean damp cloth and dry. Do not
use cleaners with abrasives or polishing compounds;
they may damage air conditioner surfaces.