OWNER’S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
625.344800
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CAUTION
READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR
PURIFIER
IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS
PRODUCT CALL
1-800-426-9345
WWW.KenmoreWater.com
SAVE THIS
MANUAL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Kenmore Countertop
Water Purifier
- HOW IT WORKS -
— CARE OF —
— REPAIR PARTS —
7270818 (Rev. B 11/3/04)
LIMITED WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WATER PURIFIER
(except carbon filter)
For one year from the date of purchase, Sears will replace this Water Purifier {except carbon filter) free
of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.
WARRANTYSERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLYRETURNiNG THE WATER PURIFIER TO THE NEAR
EST SEARS STORE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to
state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
WARNING - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR WATER PURIFIER
^ Before using your purifier, read these rules and
instructions carefully.
♦ This Purifier is recommended for use on potable wa
ter supplies only. DO NOT attempt to purify and make
safe drinking water from non-potable (not for drinking)
water sources. DO NOT use for anything other than pu
rifying water.
♦ DO NOT use for cooking, heating, humidifying, or
any other purposes except distilling water.
♦ Use your Purifier indoors on a dry, level surface,
away from other heat sources.
♦ DO NOT use the Purifier if damaged, or if the electri
cal cord is defective or wet.
♦ Plug the Purifier into a 120 volt AC house electrical
outlet only.
♦ DO NOT operate the Purifier nearby a surface edge
where it could tip, fall, be accidently bumped, or pulled
over the edge by small children.
♦ DO NOT operate in a moving vehicle.
♦ Use in a well ventilated area. Provide clearance be
tween the purifier and walls and the cabinets above.
♦ DO NOT move the Purifier while it is operating or
cooling.
♦ DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE MAX FILL LINE for good
quality product water, and to prevent overflow of the
storage bottle.
A. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce
the risk of becoming entangled in, or tripping over
a longer cord.
B. An extension cord may be used if care is exer
cised in its use.
C. If an extension cord is used, (1) the marked elec
trical rating must be at least as great as the electri
cal rating of the appliance, (2) the longer cord
should be arranged so it will not drape over the
The physiological effects of the operation of this appliance, beneficial or otherwise, have not been investigated by
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. See Product Data Sheet for test data obtained from an independent laboratory.
♦ NEVER REMOVE THE COVER WHILE THE PU
RIFIER IS ON OR IF THE FAN IS RUNNING. Allow the
Purifier to cool at least 30 minutes after a cycle is over.
Boiling water or steam will cause severe burns.
♦ KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. .... HOT, BOILING water
and steam in the Purifier will scald if spilled on skin.
♦ The heating element is in the base of the Purifier and,
although insulated, the bottom does get hot during use.
Do not touch the bottom, and be sure to set on a sur
face able to withstand this heat.
♦ DO NOT hang the electrical cord over the edge of the
counter, pinch in a drawer, lay on a burner or other hot
surface.
♦ Unplug the Purifier electrical cord from the wall outlet
when cleaning base unit.
♦ DO NOT immerse any part of the Purifier in water.
♦ To clean the outside of the Purifier, wipe with a damp
cloth. Rinse boiling chamber after every use. Use Dis
tiller Cleaner only on the inside of the boiling chamber,
when needed.
♦ DO NOT plug steam vent on top of kettle cover.
♦ DO NOT operate purifier without first adding water.
♦ Do not use with water that is microbioiogically unsafe
or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection be
fore or after the system. Systems certified for cyst re
duction may be used on disinfected waterthat may con
tain filterable cysts.
counter or table top where it can be pulled on by
children, or tripped over unintentionally.
D. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). To reduce to risk of electri
cal shock, the plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qual
ified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
HOW YOUR PURIFIER WORKS
The Purifier distills and turns ordinary tap water into
clean, clear purified water. Uses for purified water in
clude drinking, cooking, icecubes, salt-restricted diets,
baby formulas, steam irons, photo processing, and
cleaning contact lenses.
By heating water to boiling, the water is changed to
steam, which rises. As the steam cools and turns back
into water, it is collected in the carafe. Impurities are left
behind in the kettle.
Purified water will remain fresher-tasting if it is kept
tightly capped. Also shaking the carafe before pouring
will aerate the water and make it taste better.
Order extra carafes from Sears (see page 6) so you
can chill one bottle of purified water while you make
more.
STOPPING UNIT DURING OPERATION
1. Remove Kettle. 2. Unplug unit from outlet.
BEFORE USING WATER FROM YOUR WATER PURIFIER FOR THE FIRST TIME
Although care is taken so your Purifier and plastic stor
age bottle are clean, some harmless matter may remain
from manufacturing, packaging, or shipping. This could
leave an unwanted taste or odor in the purified water the
first time you use it. To remove any taste or odor caus
ing matter, do the following.
1. Set the Purifier on your counter or tabletop.
2. Remove kettle from its receptacle.
3. Remove kettle cover by twisting counter clock
wise, then lift.
4. Wash inside of kettle with soap and water, rinse
and fill the kettle to the “max” line.
5. Replace the cover onto the kettle. Twist clock-
wiseto lock. Plug the kettle into the base recep
tacle.
6. Wash carafe and lid with soap and water, then
rinse.
7. Place the carafe on the base unit, and plug the
power cord into a wall outlet.
8. Press the "RESET” button to turn the Purifier on.
Run one batch of water to the carafe. Unplug the
kettle from the base unit.
9. Steam will continue to passthrough for afew min
utes. After unit cools, rinse out kettle.
10. Shake the carafe, then discard the first batch of
wafer.
FIGURE 1
Kettle with cover
Carafe with cover
Base Unit
Reset Button
MAKING PURIFIED WATER
1. Set the Purifier on your countertop or table.
2. Unplug the kettle from the base {Figure 1). Twist
6. Plug the power cord into any 120 volt outlet.
7. Press the reset or start button. The red indicator
the cover counter-clockwise to remove, and set
aside.
3. Rinse and fill the kettle with tap water up to the
max. fill line.
When the cycle is over the Purifier turns off automatical
ly, AFTER THE FAN MOTOR GOES OFF, WAIT AT
LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING THE
COVER,.,
NOTE; You can purify less than the full amount. Use
this chart as a guide. DO NOT fill the kettle over the
max. fill line because the carafe will overflow.
WHEN YOU FILL WITH
TAP WATER TO...
Model 344800 (3 qt.)
THE CYCLE TAKES
ABOUT...
5 hours
4. Replace the cover on the kettle. Twist cover
WARNING: NEVER REMOVE THE COVER WHILE
THE FAN MOTOR IS RUNNING, OR FOR 30 MIN
UTES AFTER IT STOPS. YOU COULD GET SE
VERE BURNS FROM THE BOILING WATER OR
STEAM.
8. To pour water from carafe, open spout by pulling
9. Store the carafe filled with product water in the re
clockwise to lock. Plug the kettle into the base
unit. Carry carefully and keep level to prevent
splashing.
10. After the Purifier has cooled (wait for 30 minutes
5. Set the carafe into place on base unit.
CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR WATER PURIFIER
KETTLE
After each use, rinse the inside with lukewarm tap water
and remove any residue. Clean by wiping out the inside
of the kettle with a damp cloth and rinse. If a deposit
starts to form at the bottom, use Kenmore Water Purifier
cleaner {see page 7). Residue build up on the bottom
of the kettle will prevent the system from purifying
a complete batch of water. Remove the kettle from
base unit. Fill kettle at the sink with hot water and follow
the instructions on the cleaner bottle. Rub with a soft
scouring pad and rinse thoroughly.
CAUTION: DO NOT IMMERSE THE PURIFIER OR
KETTLE IN WATER,
CARAFE
Clean with mild dish detergent and soft cloth. Rinse
thoroughly with water.
To keep your Purifier looking new, you should periodi
cally clean the exterior plastic surfaces with a soft,
damp cloth. DO NOT use any caustic cleaning solu
tions, scouring pads or powder because they will
damage the plastic finish.
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE THE UNIT.
NOTE; The purifier can use a carbon filter in the carafe
cover to remove traces of odors before the purified wa
ter is collected in the carafe (filter not included with puri
fier). The filters last about 2-3 months. A return of un
wanted odor means the filter should be replaced. Order
replacement carbon filters from Sears (see page 6).
light will illuminate.
on center strip in direction of the arrow indicator
near thumb position.
frigerator until you need it.
after the fan motor stops running) remove the
kettle to clean.
CLEANING exterior SURFACES
NOTICE
CHANGING THE OPTIONAL CARBON FILTER
PART NUMBER 32-34484 (not included)
continued, page 5
CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR WATER PURIFIER
continued from page 4
TO REPLACE CARBON FILTER (unit may be oper
ated with or without the carbon filter)
1.
Remove the lid from the carafe.
2,
Remove the carbon compartment cover by pull
ing on tabs.
3. Remove the used carbon filter and discard. Do
not reuse carbon filter.
4. Rinse the inside of the carbon compartment with
water.
5. Remove carbon filter from plastic bag.
a. After washing your hands;
b. Carefully hold the top of the bag over a small
container of distilled water or water stream
from tap;
c. Keep the top 3/4 of the bag dry and slowly wet
the bottom of the filter only;
d. Once the bottom 1 /4 of the bag is wet, gradually
wet the rest of the bag - take it slow;
e. If the bag "puffs up" you are immersing too fast.
NOTE: Do not squeeze the bag forcibly because it
may tear, always handle the bag gently.
6. Put new carbon filter in carbon compartment. Be
sure carbon is evenly distributed within pouch.
7. Replace the carbon compartment cover and
place the carafe lid on the carafe.
8. Replace carafe onto the base unit.
9. The next time you make purified water, discard
the first batch of water which may have small,
harmless, carbon fines in it.
carbon compartment cover
W/-
NOTE; The physiological effects of the operation of this appliance, beneficial or otherwise, have not been
investigated by Underwriters Laboratories, See Product Data Sheet for test data obtained from an independent
laboratory.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK LIST
NOT MAKING ANY PURIFIED
WATER
1. Purifier power cord not plugged
into electrical outlet.
2. No power to electrical outlet. 2. Carafe is not in correct position.2. Carafe cover is not in place.
3. Kettle not plugged into base
receptacle.
4. Did not press reset or start button
to start cycle.
5. Did not fill the kettle with tap
water.
NOT MAKING ENOUGH
PURIFIED WATER EACH
BATCH
1. Did not fill tank with water to the
max. fill line.
3. Kettle cover is not locked into
position.
4. Kettle bottom has residue build
up.
WATER LEAKS
1. Water receptacle in carafe cover
is not open.
3. Carafe is not in place.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Kenmore Model 344800
Rating:
120 VAC/60 Hz/500 W
Filling Volume: 3 quarts
Production Capacity: .16 gallon/hour (.7 iiter/hour), 4 gallons/day
Dimensions: 15.4” width X 13.0” height X 10.5” depth
Weight: 11 lbs.
This product conforms to ANSI/NSF 62 for the specific performance claims as verified and sub
stantiated by test data.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
Kenmore 3 qt. Replacement Carafe (Opaque)
for use with model # 344800
32-34482
Kenmore Carbon Filter Replacement 32-34484
Kenmore Water Purifier Cleaner
Gasket for Kettle
Lid for Kettle
Steam Pipe
Steam Pipe Connecting Tube
For replacement items contact your nearest Sears outlet.
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Sears Merchandise Group
3333 Beverly Road
Hoffman Estates, IL60179
1-800-426-9345
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32-34543
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