Kenmore 10683353, 106832340 Owner’s Manual

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.