Kenmore 78189 Air Conditioner User Manual


 
Operating Instructions
Before Turning Air Conditioner On
To operate air conditioner efficientlyand ensure it
provides maximum comfort:
Tightly close all doors and windows inarea being
cooled.
Keep air flow to or from unit free of obstructions. Do
not place plants, furniture, lamps, etc., in front of air
conditioner return air vent or air discharge vent.
Keep outdoor louvers free of obstructions.Keep fins
on evaporator and condenser coilsfree of dirt and
debris.
Cleanairfilter regularly.
NOTE: Clean air filter at least once a week during
continuous operation. More frequent cleaning may be
required in extremely dusty environments. NEVER
operate air conditioner with air filter removed.
Plugpower cord into appropriate receptacle only. See
Electrical Requirements on pages 6 and 7.
I WARNING
To avoid riskof personal injury or death due to
electdcal shock:
DO NOT, under any circumstances, alter
groundingplug.
- DO NOT REMOVE warning tag from power cord.
Airconditioner must be grounded at all times. If
two-prong (non-grounding) wall receptacle is
encountered, have qualified electrician
replace itwith propedy grounded wall receptacle
meeting National Electrical Code and
all applicable local codes and ordinances.
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Normal Cooling Mode
Air conditioner is in "normal" coolingmode whenever
LOW COOL, MED COOL, or HIGH COOL pads are
pressed and no other pad is pressed at same time. To
runair conditioner in normal coolingmode:
1. Press HIGH COOL pad on controlpanel. High fan
speed will cool area to desired temperature quicker
than slowerspeeds.
NOTE: Compressor lockout feature delays start of
compressor for 3 minutes after unitisplugged in,
or if restarted less than 3 minutesafter last
compressor cycle.
2. Press V I/_ pad to set temperature at desired
level of cooling.
When area coolsto desired temperature, fan speed can
be reduced for quieter operation. Compressor will
periodically cycle on and off to maintain room
temperature at selected level.
Smart Set Mode
To operate air conditioner in Smart Set mode:
1. Press SMART SET pad on controlpanel. Fan begins
operating at high speed and automatically switches
tomedium, then low,speed as room air nears
desiredtemperature.
NOTE: Compressor lockoutfeature delays start of
compressor for 3 minutes after unit is plugged in, I
or ifrestarted less than 3 minutes after last
compressor cyc e.
2. Press V I/_ pad to set temperature at desired
level of cooling.
After room reaches set temperature, fan continues to
run at low speed and compressor cycles on and offto
maintain room temperature.
Power Saver Plus Mode
Tooperate air conditioner in Power Saver Plus mode:
1. Start air conditioner indesired cooling mode
(=normal"or SMART SET).
NOTE: Compressor lockoutfeature delays start of
compressor for 3 minutes after unit is plugged in,
or ifrestarted less than 3 minutes after last
compressor cycle.
2• Press V I/_ pad to set temperature at desired
level ofcooling.
3. Press POWER SAVER PLUS pad on control panel.
After room reaches set temperature, fan cycles on and
offwith compressor. See POWER SAVER PLUS
descriptionon previous page.
Fan Only Mode (No Cooling)
Use Fan Only mode for venting area of stale or smoky
air, removing odors, or simply circulating air without
cooling. Displays actual room temperature. To operate
air conditioner in Fan Only mode:
1. Open vent door by placing vent control in EXHAUST
position.Opening vent door allows indoor air to be
exhausted outside.
2. Select desired fan speed (low, medium, or high) by
pressing appropriate pad on control panel (LOW
COOL, MED COOL, or HIGH COOL).
3. Press FAN ONLY pad.