Before You Call For Service - Kenmore Sears room air conditioner Owner's Manual

Before You Call For
Service...
OCCURRENCE
Air conditioner will not operate.
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list
includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or
materials in this appliance.
SOLUTION
WalL plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.Replacefuse with time delay typeor reset circuit breaker.
FAN/COOL selector in OFF position. Turn FAN/COOL selector to the desired setting.
Unit turned off by moving thermostat to a warmer setting and then immediately turning back to
a colder setting. Wait approximately 3 minu_s. Listen for compressor to start.
Unit turned off and then on too quickly. Turn unit off and wait 3 minutes before restarting.
Thermostat set warmer than room temperature. Slide thermostat to a colder setting (thick rule).
Air from unit does not feel cold
enough.
Turn selector to a higher FAN position
Thermostat set too warm (thin rule). Slidethermostatto a colder setting (thick rule).
Room temperature below 70"F(21 °C). Cooling may not occur until room temperatu re risesabove
70"F (21 °C).
Air conditioner cooling, but room is
toe warm - - ice forming on cooling
coil behind decorative front.
Outdoor temperature below 70"F(21°C). To defrost the coil, set selector to FAN position. Slide
thermostat to a warmer setting (thin rule).
Air filtermay bedirty. Cleanfilter. Referto Careand Cleaningsection.Todefrost, set selectorto
FAN.
Air conditioner cooling, but room is
too warm - NO ice forming on
cooling coil behind decorative front.
Thermostat set too cold for night-time cooling. To defrost the coil, set selector to a FAN position.
Slide thermostat to a warmer position.
Dirty air filter--air restricted. Clean air filter. Refer to "Care and Cleaning."
Thermostat set too warm. Slide thermostat to a colder setting (thick rule).
Exhaust vent set at OPEN position. Set exhaust vent at CLOSED position for maximum cooling.
Air directional Iouvres positioned improperly. Position Iouvres for better air distribution.
Front of unit is blocked by drapes, blinds, furniture, etc. -- restricts air distribution. Clear blockage
in front of unit.
Air conditioner turns on and off
rapidly
Noise when unit is cooling.
Water dripping INSIDE when unit is
tooling.
Water dripping OUTSIDE when unit
is cooling.
Doors, windows, registers, etc. open -cold air escapes. Close doors, windows, registers, etc.
Unit recently turned on in hot room. Allow additional time to remove "stored heat" from walls,
ceiling, floor and furniture.
Dirty air filter- air restricted. Clean air filter.
Outside temperature extremely hot. Set FAN on high speed to bring air past cooling coils more
frequently.
Air movement sound. This isnormal. If too loud, turn selector to lower FAN setting.
Sound of fan hitting water-moisture removalsystem.This isnormal when humidity ishigh. Close
doors, windows and registers.
Window vibration-poor installation. Refer to installation instructionsor check with installer.
Improper installation. Tilt air conditioner slightlyto the outside to allow water drainage. Refer to
• Installation'--check with installer.
Unit removing large quantity of moisture from humid room. This is normal during excessively
humid days.