Before Calling For Service; Maintenance - Kenmore 75051 - 5,300 BTU Single Room Air Conditioner Owner's Manual

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference to this manual may
help you avoid an unneeded service call.
THE AIR CONDITIONER WILL NOT OPERATE.
;heck if... Then...
Wall plug disconnected. Pushplug firmly into wall outlet.
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replacefuse withtime delay type or reset circuit breaker.
Power is OFF. Pushthe power button.
Unit wasturned off and then on too quickly. Set unit off and wait 3 minutes before restarting.
TEMP Control set warmer than roomtemperature. Set TEMP Control to lower temperature.
The current interrupter device is triped Press the RESET button located on the power cord plug
If the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue use of the
air conditioner and contact a qualified service technician.
AIR FROM UNIT DOES NOT FEEL COLD ENOUGH.
Check if,,, Then,,,
FAN SPEED set at LOW. Push FAN SPEED buttonto set at HI.
TEMP Control set too warm. Set TEMP Control to lower temperature.
Room temperature below 70 F (21 C). Cooling may not occur until roomtemperature rises above 70 F (21 C)
Temperature sensing tube touchingevaporator coil, Straightentube away from evaporatorcoil.
located behind front grille.
THE AIR CONDITIONER COOUNG,BUT ROOMIS TOOWARM1) ICEFORMINGON COOLINGCOIL BEHINDFRONTGRILLE.
Check if... Then...
Outdoor temperature below 70 F (21 C) To defrostthe coil, set the MODE to FAN.
Air filter may be dirty. Clean air filter. Refer to Maintenance section of owner's manual.
TEMP Control set too cold for night-timecooling. To defrost t he coil,set the MODE to FAN or "High Cool"withthe
TEMPcontrol t o highertemperature.
THE AIRCONDmONERCOOLING,BUT ROOMISTOOWARM.
Check if,.. Then...
Dirty air filter D air restricted. Clean air filter. Refer to Maintenance section of owner's manual.
TEMP Control set too warm. Set TEMP Control to lower temperature.
Front of unit isblocked by drapes, blinds, furniture,etc. Clear blockage in front of unit.
Air distribution is restricted.
Doors, windows, registers, etc. open. Cold air escapes. Close doors,windows, registers,etc.
Unit recently turned on in hot room. Allowadditional timeto remove storedheatfromwalls,ceiling, f loor,andfurniture.
THE AIR CONDITIONER TURNS ON AND OFF RAPIDLY.
Check if... Then...
I Outside temperature is extremely hot. I Set FAN SPEED on HIto bring air past coolingcoils faster.
NOISE WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.
Check if,,, Then,,,
Soundof fan hittingwaterfrom the moistureremovalsystem. This is normal when humidityis high.Close doors,windows,and registers.
Window vibrationD poor installation. Referto nsta at on nstructons or check w th nsta er.
WATER DRIPPING INSIDE ROOM WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.
Check if... Then...
The air conditioner is improperlyinstalled. Tilt air conditioner slightlyto the outside to allow water drainage. Referto
installation instructionsor check with installer.
WATER DRIPPING OUTSIDE WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.
Check if... Then...
The unit is removing large quantitiesof moisture This is normal duringexcessively humid days.
from humid room.
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