Kenmore 437.14121 Owner's Manual

SEARS

OWNER'S MANUAL

EVAPORATIVE

TABLE TOP

HUMIDIFIER

Model

42.14121
(3 Gallon)

Use Replacement Filter Pad
No. 14804

• Operating Instructions

• Parts List

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating

Instructions before first
use of this Product.

INFO-LINE

After having read this manual,
if you have any questions or

comments on your Kenmore

Humidifier call:

1-800-332-1110

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 601 79 U.S.A.

iNTRODUCTiON

Congratulations on your choice of the Kenmore Model

42.14121 Evaporative Humidifier. This humidifier
produces COOL, moist air. Before using your humidifier,
take a few moments to understand and appreciate
the benefits of maintaining your home at a proper
humidity level.

Air that is too dry is not only uncomfortable, but it
can also deprive your skin, house plants and
furnishings of valuable moisture. Dry air in your home
can cause the build-up of static electric charges.

This humidifier is designed to pull dry air through the
Evaporative Filter Pad system, a quiet fan then
disperses INVISIBLE MOISTURE-BALANCED AIR into
your house. Minerals and bacteria from the water are
trapped inside the FILTER Pad so that they do not

"mist" into the room and create white dust
accumulation on room surfaces.

Your Kenmore Humidifier comes fully assembled and
ready for immediate use.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,

electrical shock and injury to persons, including the
following:

1. Read all instructions before using
this humidifier.

.

This product isequipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a SAFETY
FEATURE. If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to
replace the obsolete outlet. DO NOT do
anything that will defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized plug.

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This humidifier may not work properly on an uneven
surface. Always place this humidifier on a firm, flat
surface. SEARS cannot accept responsibility for

damage to property caused by water spillage.

.

Do not operate the humidifier with a damaged
cord or plug or after the humidifier malfunctions,
has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return the unit to SEARS for examination, electrical
or mechanical adjustment or repair.

.

Do not run the power cord under carpeting. Do not
cover cord with throw rugs, runners or the like.

Arrange the power cord away from traffic areas
and where it will not be tripped over.

.

Always unplug the humidifier when it is not
operating, when moving or cleaning it, or when
changing its replacement filter or otherwise
servicing it.

.

Do not place the humidifier near heat sources
such as stoves, radiators and heaters.

.

This humidifier requires regular cleaning. Refer
to the CLEANING instructions provided. Never
clean the humidifier in any manner other than as

instructed in this manual.

9. Turn the humidifier OFF if the relative humidity
exceeds 60%. For proper humidity readings,
use a hygrometer (available at Sears).

10. SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS.

HOW YOUR KENMORE EVAPORATIVE
TABLE TOP HUMIDIFIER WORKS

Lack of humidity in the air usually caused by winter
heating and summer air conditioning can dry out your

nose, throat and skin.
KENMORE humidifiers put moisture back into the air

you breathe and may help to relieve symptoms of sinus
and respiratory problems, reduce annoying static
electricity discharges and provide a healthy growing
environment for your indoor plants.

Water is constantly being drawn up from the Base
Reservoir into the Filter Pad. The fan draws dry room
air through the filter's intricate pattern where it
becomes moisture-saturated; this invisible air is then
blown through the Exhaust Grill and into the room.
SEARS built-in moisture balance system naturally
increases moisture output when the air is dry and

lowersthemoistureoutputwhenthehumiditylevelis
high.Thismoisturebalancesystemhelpsreduceany
watercondensationthatmightoccuronwalls,

windowsandfurniture.

DRY ROOM

AIR IN

UPPER MOTOR
HOUSING

HEALTHY, MOISTURE-LADEN AIR OUT

WATER
TANK

\

BASE RESERVOIR

FILLING

CAUTION: It is recommended that ALL HUMIDIFIERS
BE DISINFECTED prior to use. Please see the

CLEANING section and follow instructions for
RESERVOIR DISINFECTING.

Step #1
Unplug the humidifier. Remove the Upper Motor

Housing Assembly and the Water Tanks from the
Base Reservoir. Remove the Water Tanks by grasping
the handle and pulling straight up. Make sure that the
Evaporative Filter Pad is properly positioned.

Step #2
Prior to filling be sure to remove the Filter Pad and

wipe out any residual water with a clean cloth or paper
towel. Replace the Filter Pads and Upper Motor
Housing Assembly on the Base Reservoir.