Kenmore 106.4283234, 106.4283230, 106.3283353 Installation Instruction

OWNER'S MANUAL

®

True HEPA Air Cleaner

Installation instructions

Models:

83230
83234
83353
83354
83355

US

INFO-LINE:
After reading this manual, if you have any questions or comments on your

Kenmore Air Cleaner, call: 1-800-4MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663)

Sears,Roebuck and Co.,Hoffman Estates,lL 60179 U.S.A. Part No. 1183291 Rev.A

Contents

Safetyinformation........................................ 2-3

EiectricaJrequirements...................................... 4

Locationrequirements........................................ 5

Operatingaircleaner........................................ 5

Caringfor aircleaner....................................... 6-7

Warranty................................................. 8

Congratulations

You now own a quality HEPAair cleaner
that has been engineeredand crafted for
your satisfaction.

This Kenmore air cleaner incorporates a
TrueHEPAfilter. HEPAis an acronym for

High Efficiency ParticulateAir.

Customer AssistanceLine

Thereare no customer-serviceableparts

insidethis air cleaning system, if you
experienceany problem, pleaseseethe
warranty for information. Pleasedo not
attempt to repair this unit yourself.

Doingso will void your warranty and
could cause damageto the air cleaner or

personalinjury to yourself. If you have
any questions concerning this appliance,

pleasecall toll free: 1-SOO-4MY-HOME

(1-800-469-4663).

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on
your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt

you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word
"DANGER" or "WARNING". These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow

instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to

reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions

are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING --To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury or

sickness when using your air cleaner, follow these basic precautions:

• Plug into a grounded 3-prong
outlet.

• Do not remove ground prong.

• Do not use an adapter.

• Unplug air cleaner before
servicing.

• Shut off and unplug air cleaner
before moving.

• Do not immerse air cleaner in
water or other liquids.

• Do not use air cleaner near water
or in damp locations such as

bathtubs or a wet basement.

• Keep power cord out of heavy
traffic areas.

• Do not pull on or carry air cleaner
by the power cord or place the

power cord in contact with sharp
edges or corners.

• Do not use the air cleaner if
supply cord has been damaged.

• Do not put power cord under rugs,
near heat registers, radiators,

stoves or heaters.

• Always unplug air cleaner before
moving it, opening the grill,
changing filters, before cleaning or

whenever air cleaner is not in use.
Turn air cleaner off before

unplugging.

• Do not put foreign objects in air
cleaner.

• Do not use air cleaner if it
malfunctions or has been

damaged. Return air cleaner to
manufacturer for examination,
electrical or mechanical repairs.
See Warranty, back cover.

• Supervise use of air cleaner if
used in area near children or

disabled people.

-- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS --

It is your responsibility to connect the air cleaner only to the proper kind of
outlet, with the correct electrical supply and ground. See "Electrical
Requirements," Page 4.

ElectricalShock 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.

A 115-volt (104 volt min.to 126 volt

max.), 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere

fused and properly grounded electrical

supply is required.A time-delay fuse or

time-delay circuit breaker is

recommended.

i Groundinginstructions:

" Oetlet

3-Pr0ogCr0und-Type

3-ProMg
Ground

Plug'-_...."I

PowerSupplyCord

Foryour personal safety,this air cleaner
must be grounded.This air cleaner is
equipped with a power supply cord
having a 3-prong ground plug.

To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating
3-prong ground-type outlet, grounded

in accordance with local codes and
ordinances. Ira mating outlet is not

available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have the properly
grounded outlet installed by a qualified

electrician.

•Donotblockairopeningsor
placeaircleaneronsoft surface

such as bed or sofa.This could
cause air cleaner to tip over,

blocking air intake opening.

• Place air cleaner on a flat, level

surface at least 6 inches away
from heat sources such as

ranges or heaters.

• This product is intended for

indoor use only.

NOTE: Before operating air cleaner, record date of installation on HEPA filter so you

can replace it annually.To remove and replace HEPA filter, see instructions on Page 7.

__ _ HEPA..Filter Light

. _\ .

)_\ Pre-Filter Light

CHANGE

HEPA ..-"'

LOW

HIGH

1. Plug air cleaner into a grounded
3-prong outlet.
Note: Both filter lights will flash once
during a self-test when the air cleaner

isturned on or after a power
interruption.

2. Turn the knob clockwise to HIGH, MED
or LOW to select the speed you want.

CHANGE C_""

PRE-FILTER

:3.When the HEPA filter or pre-filter light

comes on, open the front grill and

replace the indicated filter. See

"Caring for Air Cleaner',' Pages 6-7.

4. Whenever you change either filter,
press the "Reset" button.

........... Control

•Pre-Filter

r................. Front Grill

::::' Front

Release

Tabs

........Mainframe

Assembly

.... HEPA Filter

MajorComponents

Your Kenmore air cleaner has 5 basic
components:

1. Mainframe Assembly

2. HEPA Filter

3. Pre-Filter

4. Front Grill

5. Controls

CleaningAirCleaner

1. Turn air cleaner OFF,then unplug air
cleaner or disconnect from power
supply.

2. Place fingers on front release tabs.
Gently push tabs in and pull front
grill forward to remove it.

3. Remove both filters and set aside. DO
NOT try to wash and reuse either the

HEPA filter or the pre-filter.

4. Clean air cleaner with a soft damp
cloth.

5. Gently wash front grill insoapy water
(NOTdishwasher safe).

6. Reassemble air cleaner.

7. Plug in air cleaner or reconnect power
supply, then turn air cleaner ON.

FilterBeplacement

Indicator lights on top of air cleaner
will light up when it is time to replace
either the pre-filter or the HEPAfilter.

1. Place fingers on front release tabs.
Gently push tabs in and pull front
grill forward to remove it.

2. Remove and replace the indicated
filter. Install the new HEPA filter in the

same direction shown by the arrow
located on the filter frame. Install the

new pre-filter by placing it on the
tabs. DO NOT try to wash and reuse
either the HEPA filter or the pre-filter.

AirCleaner

Model No.

83230
83234
83353
83354
83355

:3.Place bottom tabs on front grill into

4. Push the"Reset" button to turn off

For most efficient operation of the air
cleaner, it is recommended that you
replace the pre-filter every three
months and the HEPA filter every year.

To order replacement pre-filters or
HEPA filters:

Call 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)
6 am -11 pm CT, 7 days a week or

through web site
www.sea rs.com/pa rtsdirect

HEPA Filter

Replacement

Part No.

83376
83374
83374
83375
83376

" Bottom Slots

slots in base of air cleaner. Push top of
grill forward until grill locks in place.

light(s) and reset timer.

Pre-filter

Replacement

Part No.

83378
83377
83377
83378
83378

KenmoreH[PAAirCleaner
Models106.83230,106.83353,

106.83354,and106.83355.

If this product fails due to a defect in

material or workmanship within one
year from the date of purchase, Sears
will at its option repair or replace it free
of charge.

For warranty service, return air cleaner
to the nearest Sears store.

This warranty applies only while this

product is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal

rights and you also may have other

rights which may vary from region to

region.
This warranty DOES NOT cover the

replacement HEPA filter or pre-filter.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.
817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

To order replacement pre-filters or HEPA

filters:
Call 6 a.m.- 1] p.m. CT,7 days a week

1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)

www.sea rs.com/pa rtsdirect.

Part No. 1183291 Rev. A Printed in U.S.A.

PurificadordeaireHEPAde Sears, Roebuck and Co,

Kenmore

817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Para pedir pre-filtros o filtros HEPAde

Modelos106.83230,

106.83353,106.83354y
106o83355o

Si este producto falla debido a defectos
en los matefiales o la mano de obra

dentro del t_rm}no de un aho a partir
de la fecha de compra, Sears, a opci6n
de _sta, Io reparar_ o remplazar_ gratis.

Para servic}os de reparaci6n cub}ertos

por la garantia, {leve el purificador de
aire a la tienda Sears m_s cercana.

Esta garantia es aplicable On}camente
cuando el producto es utilizado en los

Estados Un}dos.

Esta garantia le da derechos legales
especificos, y usted podria tener otros
derechos que vafian de regi6n a regidn.

Esta garantia NO cubre el filtro HEPAo
el pre-filtro de reemplazo.

reemplazo:
Llame de 6 a.m.a 11 p.m., hora central,

los 7 dias de la semana, al

1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)

www.sea rs.com/pa rtsdirect

Parte No. 1183291 Rev. A Impreso en EE.UU.