Kenmore 580. 72089 iMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, before installation, Energy Saving Ideas

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.

	FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable			Avoid fire hazard or electric shock..
vapors and ]iquidsin the vicinity of this or any other		Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug..
appliance.. Read product labels for flammability and
		Do not remove any prong from the power cord..
other warnings.
_	PREVENT ACCIDENTS	Grounding type
		wall rece	Do not, under any
	the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury
To reduce			circumstances, cut,
to persons when using your air conditioner, follow			remove, or bypass
basic precautions, includingthe following:			the grounding prong
• Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the			from this plug.

model you have chosen..

•if the air conditioner is to be installed in a window, you witl probably want to clean both sides of the

glass first.. If the window is a triple-track type with a		Power suppfy cord _1,
screen panel included,	you may want to remove	with 3-prong
the screen completely	before installation..	grounding plug

•Be sure the air conditioner has been securely and correctly installedaccording to the separate

installationinstructionsprovided with this manual		ENERGY SAVING IDEAS
Save this manual and installation instructions for		• The capacity of the room air conditioner must fit
possible future use in removing or reinstalling this
		the room size for efficient and satisfactory
unit.
		operation.
° Use g_oveswhen handling the air conditioner
		• Install the room air conditioner on the shady side
Be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal fins on
		of your home.. A window that faces north is best
front and rear coils..
		because it is shaded most of the day..
_ii_	ELECTRICAL INFORMATION	• Do not block air flow inside with blinds, curtains, or
The complete electrical rating of your new room air		furniture, or outside with shrubs, enclosures, or
		other buildings.
conditioner is stated on the serial plate. Refer to the
		. Close the floor and wall registers and the fireplace
rating when checking the electrical requirements.
• Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded		damper so cool air does not escape up the
		chimney and into the duct work.,
To minimize shock and fire hazards, proper
		oKeep blinds and drapes in other windows dosed
grounding is important.. The power cord is
		during the sunniest part of the day
equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for
		• Clean the air filter as recommended in the
protection against shock hazards.
• Your air conditioner must be plugged into in a		MAINTENANCE section of this manual
properly grounded wall receptacle. If the wall		° Proper insulation and weather stripping in your
receptacle you intend to use is not adequately		home will help keep warm air out and cool air inl.
grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or		,,External house shading with trees, plants or
circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install
		awnings will hetp reduce the air conditioner'swork
the proper receptacle..
		load..

. Do not run air conditioner with a protective	. Operate heat producing appliances such as
covering. This could result in mechanical damage
	ranges, washers, dryers, and dishwashers during
within the air conditioner
	the coolest part of the day

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

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