Kenmore 580.74100 Room Air Conditioner Owner’s Manual

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580.74100 Room Air Conditioner

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com

WARRANTY

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
For one year from the date of purchase, when this air conditioner is operated and maintained for normal room cooling according to the instructions in this owner’s manual, Sears will repair this air conditioner, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
For five years from the date of purchase, when this air conditioner is operated and maintained for normal room cooling according to the instructions in this owner’s manual, Sears will repair the sealed refrigeration system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting tubing, and compressor), free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING SEARS SERVICE AT
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
Warranty coverage applies only to air conditioners used for non-commercial, private household purposes.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other right which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your room air conditioner to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your ROOM AIR CONDITIONER.

WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for flammability and other warnings.

WARNING PREVENT ACCIDENTS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your air conditioner, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the model you have chosen.
• If the air conditioner is to be installed in a window, you will probably want to clean both sides of the glass first. If the window is a triple-track type with a screen panel included,  you may want to remove the screen completely before installation.
• Be sure the air conditioner has been securely and correctly installed according to the separate installation instructions provided with this manual. Save this manual and installation instructions for possible future use in removing or reinstalling this unit.
• Use gloves when handling the air conditioner.
  Be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal fins on front and rear coils.

WARNING ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
The complete electrical rating of your new room air conditioner is stated on the serial plate. Refer to the rating when checking the electrical requirements.

• Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded.
  To minimize shock and fire hazards, proper grounding is important. The power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards.

• Your air conditioner must be plugged into in a properly grounded wall receptacle. If the wall receptacle you intend to use is not adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install the proper receptacle.

• Do not run air conditioner with a protective covering. This could result in mechanical damage within the air conditioner.

• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

WARNING
Avoid fire hazard or electric shock.
Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
Do not remove any prong from the power cord. 

ENERGY SAVING IDEAS

• The capacity of the room air conditioner must fit the room size for efficient and satisfactory operation.
• Install the room air conditioner on the shady side of your home. A window that faces north is best because it is shaded most of the day.
• Do not block air conditioner flow inside with blinds, curtains, or furniture, or outside with shrubs, enclosures, or other buildings.
• Close the floor and wall registers and the fireplace damper so cool air does not escape up the chimney or into the duct work.
• Keep blinds and drapes in other windows closed during the sunniest part of the day.
• Clean the air filter as recommended in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
• Proper insulation and weather stripping in your home will help keep warm air out and cool air in.
• External house shading with trees, plants or awnings will help reduce the air conditioner’s work load.
• Operate heat producing appliances such as ranges, washers, dryers, and dishwashers during the coolest part of the day.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

OBSERVEALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUND PRONG.
ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON THIS APPLIANCE.
A 115-volt 60 Hz, AC only, 15A fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required.
A time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker is recommended. Use a dedicated circuit, serving only this appliance.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This appliance has a power supply cord with a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating grounding type wall receptacle and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70) latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Your air conditioner will install into standard double hung windows with actual clear opening widths of 22 to 36 inches (559mm to 914mm) (FIG. 1).
Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 13 inches (331 mm). Side louvers and the rear of the air conditioner must have clear air space to allow enough airflow through the condenser for heat removal. The rear of the unit must be outdoors, not inside a building or garage. 

ELECTRICAL SERVICE
Check your available electrical service. The power supply available must be the same as that shown on the unit nameplate (found on right side of cabinet).
All models are equipped with a 3-prong service plug to provide proper service and safe positive grounding. Do not change plug in any way. Do not use an adapter plug. If your present wall outlet does not match your plug, call a qualified electrician to make the necessary corrections.
SAVE CARTON and this OWNER’S MANUAL for future reference. The carton is the best way to store unit during winter or when not in use.

CAUTION
To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or product damage due to the weight of this device and sharp edges that may be exposed:

• Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an excessive weight hazard. Two or more people are needed to move and install the unit.
  To prevent injury or strain, use proper lifting and carrying techniques when moving unit.

• Carefully inspect location where air conditioner will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of the unit over an extended period of time.

• Handle air conditioner with care. Wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. AVOID the sharp metal fins of front and rear coils.

• Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation.

INSTALLATION HARDWARE

REQUIRED TOOLS:

• Tight Fitting gloves
• Standard screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Pliers
• Sharp knife
• 3/8-inch open end wrench or adjustable wrench
• 1/4-inch hex socket and ratchet
• Tape measure
• Electric drill
• 1/4-inch drill bit

INSTALLATION
Pick a location which will allow you to blow the cold air into the area you want. Windows used for installation must be strong enough to support the weight of the air conditioner. Good installation with special attention to the proper position of the unit will lessen the chance that service will be needed. If air conditioner is blocked by a storm window frame, see step 9 on page 7 before beginning to install.

HOW TO INSTALL

1. SIDE CURTAINS
   Insert the side curtains into the guides of the air conditioner. Fasten the curtains to the unit with screws (ITEM A), as shown in FIG. 2.
   

2. FOAM STRIP
   Cut the adhesive-backed foam strip (ITEM D) to the window width.
   Remove the backing from the foam strip and attach the foam strip to the underside of the bottom window. (FIG. 3)
   

3. LOCATING UNIT IN WINDOW
   Open the window and mark center line with pencil on the center of the inner sill, as shown in FIG. 4.
   

4. ATTACH L BRACKET
   • Use screws(ITEM A) to install the L brackets on the outer sill as shown. See Fig. 5.
   • The bracket helps to hold unit securely in place.
   Be sure to place bracket edge flush against back of inner sill. See FIG. 5.
   • If air conditioner is blocked by storm window frame, see step 9.
   

5. DRAINAGE
   First, be sure to insert the drain pipe into base pan before installation. The air conditioner must be installed with a slight tilt(I/4″) downward for proper drainage of excess  condensed water through the drain pipe.
   

6. INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER IN THE WINDOW
   • Carefully lift the air conditioner and slide it into the open window. Make sure the bottom guide of the air conditioner drops into the notches created by the L brackets.
   • When the air conditioner drops into the L brackets, the air conditioner will be centered in window opening as shown in FIG. 7.
   • While steadying the air conditioner, carefully bring the window sash down behind the upper guide of the air conditioner, as shown in FIG. 8.
   

7. SECURE THE GUIDE PANELS
   Extend the guide panels (ITEM F) to fill the window opening using 4 screws (ITEM B) to secure them, as shown in FIG. 9.

8. INSTALL THE FOAM SEAL AND SASH LOCK
   • Cut the foam seaI (ITEM E) to the window width. Stuff the foam seal between the lower and upper window sash to prevent air and insects from getting into the room, as shown in FIG. 9.
   • Fasten the remaining L bracket on either side of the window using screw (ITEM A). See FIG. 9 inset.
   Installing this bracket prevents unit falling from window being raised
   • Remove the screw on lower right side of cabinet.
   • Use this screw to attach the support bracket(ITEM H) to the inner window sill as shown Fig. 10.
   

9. IF AIR CONDITIONER IS BLOCKED BY STORM WINDOW FRAME
   • If storm window presents interference, fasten a 2″ wide wood strip to the inner window sill across the full width of the sill. The wood strip should be thick enough to raise the height of the window sill so that the unit can be installed without interference from the the storm window frame. See FIG. 11.
   Top of wood strip should be approximately 3/4″ higher than the storm window frame to help condensation to drain properly to the outside.
   • Install a second wood strip (approximately 6″ long by 11/2″ wide and same thickness as first strip) in the center of the outer sill flush against the back of the inner sill.
   Screw the L brackets into this strip.
   This will raise the L bracket as shown in FIG. 11.
   

REMOVAL FROM WINDOW
Turn the air conditioner off, and disconnect the power cord. Remove the L bracket and the screws installed through the top and bottom of the side panels, and save for reinstallation later. Close the side panels. Keeping a firm grip on the air conditioner, raise the sash, and carefully tilt the air conditioner away from you, to drain any condensate water. Lift the air conditioner from the window and remove the foam seal from between the windows.

CAUTION

• Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an excessive weight hazard. Two or more people are needed to move and install the unit.
  To prevent injury or strain, use proper lifting and carrying techniques when moving unit.

• When handling the air conditioner, be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal fins on front and rear coils.

• Make sure air conditioner does not fall during removal.

OPERATION

HOW AND WHY
Your room air conditioner provides the following functions to make hot weather living more comfortable:

• Cools and circulates room air.
• Lowers humidity by removing excess moisture.
• Filters out summertime dust, dirt, and some airborne impurities.

The air conditioner performs these functions by drawing room air through a filter which traps dust and dirt particles. The air then passes over a cooling coil which refrigerates the air and removes excess moisture. The same air is then returned to the room- cooler, drier, and cleaner. Moisture removed from the room air is carried to the outside and evaporated.
Your air conditioner is designed to be easy to operate and to provide plenty of cooling power.

NORMAL SOUNDS FIG.12
Aside from the regular fan motor and compressor sounds coming from your air conditioner, you will once in a while hear a pinging sound. This is the result of moisture being picked up from the air in the room and thrown against the air conditioner’s fan.
This is normal and should not be cause for concern.
Also, do not be alarmed if you hear a slight hissing or gurgling sound coming from your air conditioner after it is off. These are normal coolant noises.

CAPACITY AND RUNNING TIME
Proper unit size is important in deciding the desired comfort for the area you want to cool. The proper size is determined by the number of square feet in the area to be cooled, indoor  and outdoor temperature and humidity.
Whenever the heat or humidity load is above normal the air conditioner must run longer and more often to keep the desired temperature you have selected, Under heavy heat load conditions the air conditioner may need to run constantly to keep the temperature you want.
At times using the MED FAN setting to circulate the room air may make it comfortable even though the air is not being cooled. This will decrease your cost of use.

FEATURES

1. Cabinet
2. Vertical Air Direction Louvers
3. Horizontal Air Direction Louvers
4. inlet Grille
5. Air Filter
6. Front Grille
7. Control Panel
8. Power Cord| 9. Evaporator Coil
10. Condenser
11. Compressor
12. Base pan
13. Brace
14. Upper Guide
15. Curtain
16. Remote Control
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USING THE AIR CONDITIONER
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the important SAFETY instructions section before operating this appliance To begin operating the air conditioner after installation, follow these steps:

1. Plug in the air conditioner. (To prevent electrical hazards, do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.)
2. Set the exhaust vent to the CLOSE position.
3. Set the TEMP Control to the coolest setting.
4. Set the MODE control at the highest COOL level.
5. Adjust the louvers for comfortable air flow.
6. Once the room has cooled, adjust the TEMP and Mode Control to the setting you find most comfortable.

NOTE : If the air conditioner is turned off, wait 3 minutes before restarting. This allows pressure inside the compressor to equalize. Failure to wait 3 minutes before restarting  may cause inefficient operation.
If you move the TEMP Control to a warmer, then immediately back to a cooler setting, the unit will shut off. Wait 3 minutes before restarting.

VENT CONTROL
The Vent Control allows the air conditioner to either recirculate inside air (CLOSE) or exhaust air to the outside (OPEN). (FIG. 14)

• The CLOSE position is used when maximum cooling is desired. It may also be used for air recirculation without cooling when the air conditioner is set in the FAN position.
• The OPEN position removes stale air from the room and exhausts it to the outside. Fresh air is drawn into the room through your home’s normal air passages.
• The OPEN or CLOSE position can be used with any mode selection.

CONTROLPANEL

HORIZONTAL AIR DIRECTION CONTROL
The horizontal air direction is adjusted by moving the vertical louvers right and left with your fingertips. (FIG. 15)
VERTICAL AIR DIRECTION CONTROL
The vertical air direction is adjusted by moving the horizontal louvers up and down with your fingertips.(FIG. 16)
REMOTE CONTROL
NOTE: The Remote Control will not operate properly if strong light shines on the sensor window of the Air Conditioner or if there are obstacles between the Remote Control and the Air Conditioner.
Every time you push button, you will hear a beep from the Air Conditioner.

HOW TO INSERT BATTERIES INTO REMOTE CONTROL

1. Remove the cover from the back of the remote controller.
   • Open the cover according to the arrow direction on the cover.

2. Insert two batteries.
   • Be sure that the (+) and (=) directions are correct.
   • Be sure that both batteries are new.

3. Re=attach the cover.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
  Such batteries differ from standard dry cells in shape, dimensions, and performance.

• Remove the batteries from the remote controller if the air conditioner is not going to be used for an extended length of time.

MAINTENANCE

AIR FILTER CLEANING
The Air Filter will become dirty as it removes dust from the inside air. It should be washed at least every 2 weeks. If the Air Filter remains full of dust, the air flow will decrease and the cooling capacity will be reduced, possibly damaging the unit.

• Pull the inlet grille forward, grasping both tabs, then pull out the air filter. (FIG. 17)
• Wash the Air Filter under the faucet with warm water. Be sure to shake off all the water before replacing the filter. (FIG.18)
  

AIR CONDITIONER CLEANING
Clean the front grille and inlet grille by wiping with a cloth dampened in a mild detergent solution. The cabinet may be washed with mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water, then polished with liquid appliance wax.
To ensure continued peak efficiency, the condenser coils (outdoor side at the unit) should be checked periodically and cleaned if they become clogged with soot or dirt from the  atmosphere. Brush or vacuum exterior coils to remove debris from fins.

HOWTO REMOVETHE FRONTGRILLE

• Open the inlet grille downward.
• Remove the screw securing the Front Grille.
• Push the grille up from the bottom and pull the top of the grille away from the case to lift the top tabs out of their slots.

HOW TO REPLACE THE FRONT GRILLE
Attach the front grille to the cabinet by inserting the tabs on the grille into the slots on the front of the cabinet. Push the grille in until it snaps into place. 

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

type or reset circuit breaker.
Power is OFF.| Push the power button.
Unit was turned off and then on too quickly.| Set unit off and wait 3 minutes before restarting.
TEMP Control set warmer than room temperature.| Set TEMP Control to cooler.

AIR FROM UNIT DOES NOT FEEL COLD ENOUGH.

Temperature sensing tube touching evaporator coil, located behind front grille.| Remove Front Grille, Then straighten tube away from evaporator coil.

THE AIR CONDITIONER COOLING, BUT ROOM IS TOO WARM-ICE FORMING ON COOLING COIL BEHIND FRONT GRILLE.

FAN ONLY-HI.
Air filter may be dirty.| C lean air filter. Refer to Maintenance section of owner’s manual.
TEMP Control set too cold for night-time cooling.| To defrost the coil, set the MODE to FAN ONLY-HI.

THE AIR CONDITIONER COOLING, BUT ROOM IS TOO WARM.

section of owner’s manual.
TEMP Control set too warm.| Set TEMP Control to cooler setting.
Front of unit is blocked by drapes, blinds, furniture, etc. Air distribution is restricted.| Clear blockage in front of unit.
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 fumiture.

THE AIR CONDITIONER TURNS ON AND OFF RAPIDLY.

past cooling coils faster.

NOISE WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.

when humidity is high. Close doors, windows, and registers
Window vibration – poor installation.| Refer to installation instructions or check with installer.

WATER DRIPPING INSIDE ROOM WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.

the outside to allow water drainage. Refer to installation instructions or check with installer.

WATER DRIPPING OUTSIDE WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.

normal during excessively humid days.

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