OWNER'S MANUAL
®
True HEPA Air Cleaner
Installation Instructions
Models:
83353
83354
83355
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)
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Sears,Roebuck and Co.,Hoffman Estates,IL60179 U.S.A. Part No. 1183215
Contents
Safetyinformation................................. • .... .. 2-3
Electricalrequirements..............................• .. ... .. 4
Locationrequirements..................................... .. . 5
Operatingaircleaner.................... 5
Caringforaircleaner........ 6-7
Warranty...... 8
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Congratulations
You nowown a quality HEPAair cleaner
thathasbeenengineeredand craftedfor
_oursatisfaction.
This Kenmoreair cleaner incorporates a
TrueHEPAfilter. HEPAis an acronym for
High Efficiency ParticulateAir.
CustomerAssistanceLine
Thereare no customer-serviceableparts
inside this 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 causedamageto the air cleaner or
personal injury to yourself. If you have
any questions concerning this appliance
pleasecall toll free: 1-800-554-4558.
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.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
GroundingInstructions:
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Pow8mpplyCord
Foryour personal safety, this air cleaner
must begrounded.This air cleaner is
equipped with a power supply cord
having a 3-prong ground plug.
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.
To minimize possible shock hazard,the
cord mustbe plugged into a mating
3-prong ground-type outlet, grounded
in accordance with local codes and
ordinances. If a mating outlet isnot
available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the
customer to havethe properly
grounded outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
• Do not block air openings or
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place air cleaner on soft 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 HEPAfilter so you
can replace it annually.To remove and replace HEPAfilter, see instructions on Page 7.
.... HEPA Filter Light
\ ,. Pre-Filter Light
CHANGE
HEPA
LOW i
i OFF
]
MED i
HIGH
I. Plug air cleaner into a grounded
3-prong outlet.
Note: Both filter lights will flash once
during a self-test when the air cleaner
is turned on or after a power
interruption.
2. Turn the knob clockwise to HIGH, MFD
or LOW to select the speed you want.
CHANGE
PRE-FILTER
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Reset Button
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-FUter
..................Front Grill
Release
Tabs
......Mainframe
Assembly
.....HEPA Filter
MajorComponents
Your Kenmore air cleaner has 5 basic
components:
1. Mainframe Assembly
L2. 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-fiiter.
4. Clean air cleaner with a soft damp
cloth.
5. Gently wash front grill in soapy water
(NOTdishwasher safe).
6. Reassemble air cleaner.
7. Plug in air cleaner or reconnect power
supply, then turn air cleaner ON.
FilterReplacement
Indicator lights on top of air cleaner
will light up when it is time to replace
either the pre-fiiter or the HEPA filter.
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.
83353
83354
83355
3. Place bottom tabs on front grill into
4. Pushthe "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.
83374
'""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.
83377
83378
83378
KenmoreHEPAAirCleaner
Models106.83353,106.83354,
and106.83355.
Sears,Roebuck and Co.
817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL60179
To order replacement pre-filters or HEPA
filters:
If this product fails due to a defect in
material or workmanship within one
year from the date of purchase, Sears
wil! at its option repair or replace it free
of charge.
For warranty service, return air cleaner
to the nearest Searsstore.
This warranty appliesonly while this
product is in usein 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 NOTcover the
replacement HEPAfilter or pre-filter.
Call 6 a,m.- 11 p.m.CT, 7 days a week
1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)
www.sears.com/partsdirect.
Part No, 1183215 Printed in U.S.A.
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