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OWNER'SMANUALFOR
KENMOREHEPAAIR CLEANERMODELS
152.83250AND 152.83254
INFO-LINE:
After reading tiffs manual, ff you have any questions or comments on
your Kenmore Air Cleaner, call: 1-888-277-2810
• Safety • Wawanty
• Operation • Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Please read all instructions before using this product. Save these instructions for
easy reference.When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always
be followed to reduce breakage, risk of fire, electric shock and injm T to persons
including the following:
• Read all instructions before operating the air cleaner°
• Place air cleaner where it is not easily knocked over by persons in the house-
hold.
• Always unplug air cleaner when not in use_
• Do not use any product with a damaged cord or phlg or ff product
malfunctions, is dropped or damaged in any manner.
. Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.
° Do not use air cleaner outdoors°
• Never use air cleaner unless it is fully assembled.
• Do not run power cord under carpets, and do not cover with throw rugs.
Arrange cord such that it will not be tripped over.
° Do not use air cleaner where combustible gases or vapors are present_
• Do not expose the air cleaner to rain, or use near water, in a bathroom, laundry
area or other damp location.
• To disconnect the air cleaner, first mm speed control to OFF position and
remove plug from the outlet.
• Do not allow foreign objects to enter ventilation or exhaust opening as this
may cause electric shock or damage to the air cleaner. Do not block air outlets
or intakes.
° Locate air cleaner near power outlet and avoid using an extension cord.
• The air cleaner has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other)°
To reduce risk of shock, fills plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. DO NOT
attempt to defeat this safety feature.
° A loose fit between the plug mid the AC outlet (receptacle) may cause overheat-
ing and a distortion of the plug. Contact a qualified electrician to replace loose
or worn receptacles.
° Do not sit, stmld or place heavy objects on the air cleaner.
• Disconnect power supply before servicing.
° WARNING:To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this product
with any solid-state speed control device.
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FULLONEYEARWARRANTY
If this Air Cleaner fails due to a defect in material or worlmaanship within one
(1) year from the date of purchase, Sears wi_ repair or replace it free of charge.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States or
Canada.
This wanxnty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other fights
whicah may vary from state to state.
_s warranty DOES NOTcover the replacement of the HEPA filter or pre-filter.
Sears Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
INTRODUCTION
Congrataflations on your choice of the Kenmore HEPA Air Cleaner.We higtfly
recommend that you operate the Air Cleaner 24 hours a day, because indoor air
can be quickly contaminated by activity or objects in a room and infiltration of
outside air. Portable air cleaners are much more effective in rooms where all
doors and windows are closed.
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HOWITWORKS
The air cleaner has a two-stage filtering System,The first stage is acharcoal
pre-filter.The second stage is the HEPA(High Efficiency ParticulateArrestor) filter,
Room air is drawn into the Air Cleaner through the Air Intake Grille and passes
through the filters.The filtered air is released from the top of the unit and is
dispersed upwards into the room.
Your Air Cleaner has a convenient Carrying Handle to enable easy relocation,
Two Filter Change Calendar Wheels are provided on the Air Cleaner control panel
to serve as a convenient reminder when to change the filters°
SETUP
Your Air Cleaner was thoroughly inspected and tested at the factory prior to
packaging.Visually inspect it upon removal from its box° Remove and discard
any packaging material_ Return the unit if it shows any signs of damage or
mishandling.
Upon s_g yourAir Cleaner, set the Pre-filter Change CalendarWheel ahead 3
months and the HEPA Filter Change CalendarWheel ahead 12 months to remind
you when the next filter replacement is needed,Wheels turn clockwise.
ELECTRICALHOOKUP
Plug theAir Cleaner into a polarized 120VoltAC wall outlet.
WARNING: To avoid fire or shock hazard, the Air Cleaner should ONLY be
plugged into a polarized 120VoltAC outlet.
OPERATION
CAUTION: Never operate the Air Cleaner without the HF_A filter properly
installed. Permanent motor damage could result.
Each time you operate the Air Cleaner, it is a good idea to run it at HI speed for
a few seconds for fast init_ cleaning.Then set to MED or LO as desired.
•HI Maximum Operation Fast initial cleaning
•MED Daytime Operation Fast fan speed
• LO Nighttime Operation Quieter operation
FILTERCHANGESCHEDULE
• Pre-Filter:The preofilter should be changed every three (3) months or sooner
depending upon the level of the room's air contaminants and the frequency
of use.
• HEPA Filter:The usable lifetime of the HEPA filter is 1-3 years depending upon
the level of air contaminants in the room and the frequency of use.The air
volume output will begin to decrease dramatically when the filter needs to
be changed.You should have a spare filter available for later replacement.
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FILTERREPLACEMENT
These filters are specially designed for easy replacement at maximum perform-
ance. THE FILTERS ARE NOT WASHABLE.
1. Ttaaa the Air Cleaner OFF and unplug the lmit from the power outlet°
2. Carefiflly lay unit down on a flat surface with ttae Front Grille facing up,
3. Gently push in on Release Buttons on both sides of the unit and swing out
the Front Grille.
4. Remove the filter assembly (consisting of the pre-fiter and HEPA filter) from
the unit.
5. The pre-filter is attached to the HEPA filter frame with hook/loop fasteners
at four comers. Detach pre-fiter and discard it.
6. Remove mad discard any plastic protective wrapping from the new pre-fiter.
Line up new pre-fiter with HEPA filter frame. Lay pre-fiter on HEPA filter and
gently push on its four comers to attach it to the HEPA fr',une. If only replac-
ir',g pre-filter, proceed to step 10.
7. If replacing HEPA as well as pre-_ter, follow instructions through step 5.
Discard used HEPA filter. Note:Always install new pre-fiter when changing
HEPA filter.
8. Remove mad discard may protective plastic wrapping and packaging from
the new HEPA filter.
9. Attach new pre-fiter to new HEPA filter frame according to directions in step &
10. Place the Falter assembly into the mlit and install the Front Grille by engaging
the tabs into the slots, then swinging Grille into assembly position. Push in
gently to snap it into place.
11_ Adjust the filter change wheel(s) to properly indicate when the next filter
change is necessary.
12. "Darn the Air Cleaner upright and plug it into an outlet.The Air Cleatmr is
now ready for opemtion.
MODEL83250
FilterPre-Filter
MODEL 83254
FilterPre-Filter
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