Kenmore 596.78079891 User Manual

Kenmore Technical Information³Room Air Conditioner
November 1998 20110901 Revision 01
Model 596.78079891 6,600 Btu
• Due to a possibility of personal injury or property damage, always contact an authorized technician for servicing or
repair of this air conditioner.
• Refer to Service Manual for operation, disassembly, testing, and troubleshooting information.
• Refer to Repair Parts List 20110801 for part number information.
CAUTION
!
All safety information must be followed as provided in Service Manual for this device.
!
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to unit and discharge capacitor
through a 10,000 ohm resistor before servicing, unless testing requires power. Wires removed during
disassembly must be replaced on proper terminals to ensure correct grounding and polarization.
Model 596.78079891
Electrical requirements 115 VAC 60Hz
Refrigerant/amount HCFC22/14 ounces
Compressor
Voltage low/high (nominal)
Btuh
103.5/126.5 VAC (115 VAC)
6700 Btuh
Watts 655.5 watts
Current
Lock rotor
Full load
36.2 amps
5.7 amps
Overload protector
Close temperature
Open temperature
Short time trip:
Time
Amps
142°F ±16°F (61°C ±9°C)
257°F ±9°F (125°C ±5°C)
11 +5/-4.5seconds
26.5 amps
Fan motor
Electrical requirements
RPM
Low speed
Medium speed
High speed
Watts at high speed
Amps at high speed
115 VAC 60Hz
700 RPM
800 RPM
900 RPM
82.8 watts
0.57 amps
Capacitor
Capacitance
Voltage rating (nominal)
35/7.5 Mfd ±10%
370 VAC
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Kenmore 596.78079891 Specifications

General

Power Supply	115V / 60Hz
Operating Temperature	62°F - 90°F
Remote Control	Yes
Timer	24-hour
Refrigerant	R410A
Warranty	1 year limited

Summary

Kenmore Room Air Conditioner Model and Core Specifications

Electrical and Refrigerant Details

Specifies electrical requirements, refrigerant type, and amount for the unit.

Compressor Performance Data

Details compressor voltage, Btuh, watts, current, and overload protector specifications.

Fan Motor Operating Parameters

Outlines fan motor electrical requirements, RPMs, watts, and amps.

Capacitor Ratings

Provides capacitance and voltage rating for the unit's capacitor.

Component Testing Procedures and Results

Compressor and Fan Motor Testing

Instructions for checking compressor and fan motor resistance and continuity.

Capacitor and Overload Protector Checks

Procedures for testing capacitor continuity and overload protector resistance.

Electronic Control Continuity Test

Guidance on checking wiring continuity for the electronic control board.

Cooling Service Specifications and Charts

Cooling Wattage Input Chart

Table detailing acceptable wattage input based on air temperatures.

Cooling Amperage Range Chart

Chart showing acceptable current ranges for cooling operation.

Cooling Dry Bulb Temperature Range

Graph illustrating cooling performance based on dry bulb temperatures.

Wiring Diagrams and Component Part Numbers

Wiring Diagram and Safety Notes

Visual representation of the unit's wiring with crucial safety warnings.

Key Component Part Identification

List of main components with their corresponding part numbers.