Kenmore 63, 583, 147 User Manual

iOWNER'S MANUAL

Electronic Air Cleaning System

:_:Featuring the Forever Filter'"

i

Model

635,83147

Operating
Instructions

Parts List

CAUTION:
Read this manual

and follow all its
Safety and Operating

Instructions.

INFO-LINE
After reading this manual, if

you have any questions or
comments on your Kenmore

Air Cleaner call:
1-800-227-3917

®

Sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Kenmore Air
Cleaner featuring the Forever Filter'". This Kenmore Air
Cleaner will remove airborne pollutants such as dust,
smoke, pollen, and mold that are circulating in your home,

most of which you cannot see with the naked eye. As the
air recirculates through your room and through the air
cleaner system, the air iscleaned continuously.

Please read this Owner's Manual thoroughly before
operating your air cleaner.

If, at any time, you have any questions about the operation
of your Kenmore Air Cleaning System, please contact the

Help Line at 1-800-227-3917.

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:

II, Please read this Owner's Manual before using your

Electronic Air Cleaner

_I, This air cleaner is equipped with a 3-prong plug and

should only be plugged into a standard 3-prong
(grounded) 120 volt AC outlet.

_I, DO NOT use an extension cord with the air cleaner

_I, Unplug the air cleaner prior to moving the unit or

cleaning filters

41, DO NOT use this electronic air cleaner when oxygen is

being used or when combustible gases are present

4 DO NOT use outdoors

_I, DO NOT place any foreign objects inside the Air

Cleaner

CAUTION - Do not operate this air cleaner in the presence of candies, wood burning
fireplaces or stoves, or improperly maintained gas appliances. These products can produce
smokethat may cause property damage such as staining on walls, furniture, draperies or
other household furnishings if used while operating this air cleaner, especially if the "Forever

Filter" is not cleaned on a regular basis. Follow allOwner's Manual instructions.

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WARRANTY

If within one year from the date of purchase, this air
cleaner fails due to a defect in material or workmanship,
Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge:

Warranty service is available by simply returning the air

cleaner to the nearest Sears store throughout the United

States.

This warranty gives you specific legal_rights_and you may

have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co. Department 817WA,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR
ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER

CONTROL

ION NEEDLES

FOREVER FILTER

HOW IT WORKS
Stage One - Pre-Filter: As dirty air is forced through the

unit, large airborne particles are trapped by the Pre-filter.

StageTwo - Forever Filter'" - Ionizer: Airborne particles
such as dust, smoke and pollen pass through the ionizer
section and receive an e ectr ca! charge.

PANEL

StageThree-ForeverFilterTM - Collector: Charged par-

ticles are collected, like a powerful magnet, on a series of

alternately charged collection plates.

Stage Four - Negative Ion Generator: Emits negative ions

into the air that freshens stale air. In addition, it also

charges existing airborne particles so they can be collected

by the Forever Filter".

NOTE: Since the collected dirt is distributed across several
metal plates inside the Forever Filter", it may take awhile

to notice the accumulated dirt with the naked eye.

PLACEMENT OF AIR CLEANER

Your air cleaner should be placed where air can freely
move in, out and around it.

4,

Do not place the unit

(t) Directly on or against any soft furnish!ngs such

as bedding or curtains.

(2) Near computers, radios, TVs or other electronically

sensitive devices

(3) Near sources of heat (such as stove tops, or ovens)

Please keep in mind that the air movement Created by

the air cleaner will draw any airborne particles towards

it. Depending on the specific types and weight of

airborne particles present in your environment, some

particles may fall onto other surfaces in the general

vicinity of the air cleaner before reaching the air
cleaner.

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OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this

equipment is supplied with a 3-prong power cord with a
grounding lug on the plug. It is intended to be used with a
standard 3-prong 120 volt AC outlet. If the plug does not fit

your outlet, contact qualified personnel to install the proper

receptacle. DO NOT alter the plug in any way.

The operation of the unit is very simple.Turn it on by setting
the green control switch to high (3), med (2) or low (1).
When the Clean Air Light (green) is on, this is an indication
that the Forever Filter" is working properly. The light will

NOT be on when the switch is in the "Quick Dry" position.

The "Quick Dry" position is provided for drying the filter

after cleaning.

OPERATION NOTES

!. The speed shoul dbeset on high (3)for two minutes ,

before switching to the desired speed to initially start

the unit.

Control Panel Diagram

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. Your Sears Kenmore Air Cleaner_is equipped with a

Negative ton Generator (Ionizer). The negative ions

are discharged through needles located just beneath

the air discharge grill.

if you place your hand close to the negative ion field

generated by the needles (within 6-!2 inches of the
grill) for a period of time, and then touch a grounded

(metal) object, you may experience a mild static

discharge similar to the static electricity charge from
"carpet shock". The static discharge is simply a result
of the negative ions that have built up on your hand

being discharged to ground.

• Please note that there is no cause for alarm should
this occur. Your air cleaner is nottdefective.

CLEANING AND CARE

In addition to the exterior of the unit, there are three areas

that require periodic cleaning: the pre-filter, the Forever

FilterTM, and the Negative Ion Generator Needles.

ACCESS TO FILTERS

Before performing any maintenance, turnthe unit to the

OFF position and unplug the power cord.

To access the filters for cleaning, simply place your hands
on each side of the front access panel and pull towards you.

CLEANING THE FOREVER FILTER TM
Please use care when handling the Forever Filter" to

ensure you do not damage the ionizing wires or metal
plates.

1. Remove access panel as described above.

2. Pivot tension ciips 90 degrees (horizontal orientation)
to release the Forever Filters".

3. Pull on the plastic handles at the base of the Forever

Filter".

4. After removing the Forever FilterTM, the Pre-Filter'can
be easily slid out of its track (please see instructions

for cleaning the Pre-Filter).

TENSION CLIPS

HANDLES

The twin Forever Filters TM shoUld be cleaned every one to
three months depending on the conditions in your particular
environment. Failure to clean the Forever Filter periodically

will degrade performance of the air cleaner.
The filter can be washed with Zap-lt cleaner sold through

Sears (Sears stock # 8395) or with a dishwashing detergent
such as Electrasol.

If using Zap-lt, spray the filter with water and then spray

the metal plates with Zap-lt. Allow to soak for 5-t0 minutes

before rinsing with water.

Or

If using dishwashing detergent, completely immerse the
Forever FilterTM in hot soapy water for 20 to 30 minutes.

Rinse it off, using a sprayer if available.

Shake as much water from the filter as possible
After the first cleaning, the metal surface of the electronic

filtermay not beas shiny as before, This is normal and

does not reduce effectiveness.

CLEANING THE PRE_FILTER

1. Remove the filter from its rack.

2. Simply rinse the pre-fiIter in warm soapy water.

3. Shake off the excess water.

4. Return to its rack on the air intake of the Forever

REINSTALLING FOREVER FILTERS"

1. Ensure the Pre-filter is placed inthe tracks provided on
the bottom side of the Forever Filter TM (same side as

plastic handles).

2. Return the Forever Filters TM to their original position in
the air cleaner.

3. Pivot the tension clips back to their original position

_ (vertical orientation) to ensure the Forever Filter TM is

properly located.

4. Replace the front access panel by inserting the top
first and then push the lower outside corners toward

the rear of the cabinet until it snaps into place.

5. After reinstalling the cleaned filters in the unit, operate

the unit in the ,Quick Dry" position for about two hours
to ensure the filter is thoroughly dry (Failure to dry the

filters may cause permanent damage to the Forever

Filters").

NOTE: Ifaccess panel does not close securely, check to
make sure that the Forever Filters are properly installed.

The plastic handles should be at the bottom.

CLEANING THE NEGATIVE ION NEEDLE

When cleaning the Forever Filters", you should also take a
cotton swab dipped in water or alcohol and wipe the two

needles located beneath the air discharge grill.

HANDLES

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DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST

Should you ever haveany questions or concerns about the
operation of your Kenmore Air Cleaning System, you may
want to check this chart first. If the problem persists, call

our Help Line.

Condition

Unit won't come on

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Unit does not operate
on Low (1) Speed

Unit does not remove
pollutants

,,,,,,

unit snaps or pops

Interference with
Radio and "PC

Unit does not operate
properly

Checkpoints

Make sure that the power cord is

plugged in
Set the Rota_ Switch to the desired

speed

Make sure"ihat the Front Access
Panel is properly installed

*"Make

sure Forever Filter" is properly

installed

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Run on High (3) for two minutes then
reset to Low (1) Speed

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Wash Forever.Filter"

Wash the Forever Filter" and

make sure that it is thoroughly dry
Make sure ionizing wire's in Forever

Filter" are not broken

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Check for bent plates in Forever

Filter" - straighten if possible

Check for large particles such as hair
or lint on ionizing wires; Remove if

possible

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Move unit to a different location away

from TV or Radio. Do not operate

unit on the same electrical outlet as

TV or Radio
Clean Forever Filter" if dirty

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Call Help Line/Have unit serviced

.....

The Help Line: 1 800/227-3917

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

How can ! get the most out of my air cleaner?

For peak efficiency in maintaining air quality, we recom-
mend that the unit be run continuously at least at its

lowest speed. The daily operating cost of an electronic air
cleaner running at the lowest speed isabout the same as

for a single 35 watt lightbulb. Just pennies a day.

When you use the air cleaner, you will want to have your

windows closed for maximum efficiency.

My air cleaner occasionally makes a snapping

sound...

You may notice an occasional light snapping sound
coming from your unit. This may happen when a large
particle is charged in the Forever FilterTM. This is com-
pletely normal and is no cause for concern,

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Please order by Part Number and not by Key Number

When ordering replacement parts always give the model number,

Item No. Part Number Description

1 250071-001 Control knob
2 450039-001 . ,Control panel

3 450038-001 Discharqe Grill
4 350247-00_i Product Label

5 350244-001 Fan
6 150496-001 Control Switch

7 .......45004 !-001 ...........Right Side Panel

8 450042-001 Left Side Panel
9 250494-002 Neaative Ion Generator

10 ...............1...50617-001. Negative Ion Needle Assembty

11 250243-001 Motor
12 250121-00t Transformer

13 350074-00I Forever Filter" (2 required )
"[4 150218-001 Filter Handle

15 250307-001 Pre-filter (2 required)
16 250248-001 LED Assembly

17 242404-002 interlock Switch
18 24599_-001 Casters (4 requ!.rpd)

19 450043-001 Front Panel
20 450044-001 Fiffer Access Panel
21 450040-001 Intake Bezel

22 250250-001 Power Cord (Not Shown)
23 150255-001 Owner's Manual (Not shown)

24 349960-002 Power Supply

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions

Weight 37 Ibs

Air Flow Hi 350 CFM

Input Voltage 120V/60Hz

Power Consumption Hi 105 watts

Sears reserves the right to change or modify any specifica-
tions without notice.

Height 26 1/2"
Width 16 1/4"

Depth 11 3/4"

Med 250 CFM
Low 125 CFM

Med 55 watts
Low 35 watts

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE LINE

Please DO NOT attempt to repair this unit yourself. Doing
so will void your warranty and could cause damage to the
Air Cleaner or personal injury to yourself. If you have any
questions concerning this appliance, please call toll free:

1-800-227-3917

Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.EST

Model No. 635.83147

Sears Roebuck and Co,
3333 Beverly Road

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

The Help Line 1-800-227-3917

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Part No. 150255-001 • 4/97