Kenmore 75817006, 66117006 Owner’s Manual

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Use and Care Guide

TOWER HUMIDIFIER

6 Gallon Output with
Digital Readout

Model 758.17006

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CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manual and

follow all its Safety Rules and

Operating instructions,

• Safety

• Assembly
° Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

• Espa_ol, pg,17

Sears, Roebuck and Co, Hoffman Estates, 1L USA,

Part No, 1B71756

wwwsears,com

Printed in China

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Signal Words
DANGER: Means if the safety

information is not followed someone
will be seriously injured or killed.

WARNING: Means if the safety
information is not followed someone

could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: Means if the safety

information is not followed someone
may be injured.

1. To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, plug humidifier

directly into a 120 V, AC
electrical outlet. Do not use

extension cords,

2. Keep the electric cord out of
traffic areas. To reduce the

risk of fire hazard, never put
the electric cord under rugs,

near heat registers, radiators,
stoves or heaters.

3. Always unplug the humidifier
before moving it, before

cleaning, or whenever the
humidifier is not in service,

WARNING: To reduce risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury

always unplug before servicing
or cleaning_

4. Keep the humidifier ctean
5, Do not put foreign objects

inside the humidifier.

6. Do not allow to be used as a
toy° Close attention is

necessary when used by or
near children.

7 Never use your humidifier

while any part is missing or
damaged in any manner.

8. To reduce the risk of electrical
hazard or damage to

humidifier, do not tilt, jolt or tip
humidifier while unit is

running.

9, To reduce the risk of damage

to humidifier, unplug when not
in use_

10. To reduce the risk of
accidental electrical shock, do

not touch the cord or controls
with wet hands.

11. To reduce the risk of fire, do
not use next to an open

flame source, such as a
candle or other flame source.

12. Note the warning label
shown adjacent.

Table of Contents '

General Safety information ............ 2

Know Your Humidifier ..................... 3

How Your Humidifier Works ........... 4

Getting you Humidifier Up

and Running ................................ 4

Location ...................................... 4

Electrical Hook-up ....................... 5

Water Fill ....... ................................ 6

Setting the Controls .................... 7

Operating the Controls .................. 7

Using Your Humidifier ................... 8

Filter Replacement and Care ...... I0

Cleaning and Maintenance .......... 11

Troubleshooting ......................... 13

Parts List for Kenmore

PIN 758.17006 ............................ 14

Warranty Information ................... 15

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KNOW YOUR HUMIDIFIER

FAN
ASSEMBLY

BOTTLE

HANDLE

HUMIDITY &
FAN CONTROLS

REPLACEMENT

FILTER

15508

BASE

Descri_tioq

*Gallon Output 24/hrs

Capacity of Bottle
Capacity of Base
*Sq, Ft. Coverage

Fan Speeds

Auto Fan Speed

Replacement Filter

Auto Humidistat
Auto Shut Off

Controls

UL Listed

Volts

Hertz

Amps (High Speed)
Watts (High Speed)

758.17006

6 gal.

t ,25 gal.
1 25 ga!.

t 300

3

Yes

15508

Yes
Yes

Electronic (Push Button)

Yes

120 A,C,

6O
1,2

8t

*Based on an area with average insulation and an 8 foot ceiling

height.

How Your Humidifier Works

Your new humidifier is designed to satisfy home humidity requirements through
the principle of evaporation of water in the air.

Once the filter becomes saturated, air is drawn in, passes through the filter and
moisture is absorbed into the air. All evaporation occurs in the humidifier so any

residue remains inthe filter. This natural process of evaporation virtually
eliminates white dust.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk

of injury, fire or damage to

humidifier, use only cleaners

specifically recommended for

humidifiers. Never use

flammable, combustible or

poisonous materials to clean

your humidifier. To reduce the

risk of scalds and damage to
humidifier, never put hot water

in humidifier.

Getting Your
Humidifier Up

and Running

Once removed from its carton,
remove all packing materials,
Verify the filter is properly installed
(See page 10).

Step 1. Location

WARNING: For your own safety, do not use humidifier if any parts are ]
damaged or missing.

Selecting a Location

Place humidifier on a flat Ievel surface;

take extra care in leveling when placing
the unit on carpet. Position the humidifier

where the most humidity is needed or
where the most air will be circulated

throughout the house such as near a cold

air return.

Moist air (humidity) produced will
disperse into the whole house, but

the area closest to the unit will
have the highest humidity If the

unit ispositioned close to a

window, condensation may form

on the window pane_ If this occurs

the unit should be repositioned in

another location

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Positioning the Unit

The humidifier should be positioned with
the back (cord exit side) and sides, at

least 2 inches away from the wall, Air
needs to enter through all of the louvers

in the housing assembly in order for the
humidifier to operate at peak efficiency.

NOTE: Be sure humidistat (located
approximately 4 inches outside humidifier
body on power cord) is free from
obstruction and away from any hot air

register.

NOTE: Due to release of cool, moist air from humidifier, it is best to direct air
away from thermostat and hot air registers and to position humidifiers next to an

inside watl_ Unit should not be placed where cold air from outside walls or warm
air from a hot air register blows directly on it,

Step 2. Electrical Hook-Up

Locate nearest t20V AC_ wall socket in the location desired, preferably on
inside wall. With the humidifier in the desired location, route the electrical cord

safely so no one will trip or upset the humidifier.

Plug in the electrical cord

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, only plug humidifier l

into a 120V A.C_ outlet. Do not use extension cords.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this

humidifier has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other), This plug will fit in
a polarized outlet only one way,

If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,

reverse plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way

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Step 3. Water Fill

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire

or shock hazard, do not pour or spill
water into control or motor area. If

controls get wet, let them dry
completely and have unit checked
by qualified service personnel before

plugging in

After the humidifier is positioned
where it will be operating, you are

ready to fill the humidifier. The bottle
tilts out and away from the base.

Take care not to bump or damage fill

valve assembly on the bottom of the
bottle.

Invert the bottle, Press the valve
stem button into the bottle and turn

clockwise to lock in open position°
Place bottle under the faucet Fill the

bottle, being careful not to allow any
debris to get in the valve seating.

Once the bottle is full, press the
valve stem button and turn counter

clockwise to release and close_

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PUSHIN TURN

CLOCKWISE

Press vak,e stemand turnckx:kwiseto_ock
in open positbn - Counterclockwise to

release and
close

CAUTION: Use only 32-14900 EPA

Registered Bactedostat from Sears.
Under no circumstances should you

use water treatment products designed

for Rotobelt or Ultrasonic humidifiers.

Place the water bottle back into the
humidifier base° When positioned

properly, the plunger will open and
the water will flow into the base. The
base will hold the entire contents of

the water bottle. Once the bottle is
empty, remove it and repeat the

filling process° The humidifier is now
filled to capacity. For less frequent
filling let the humidifier exhaust both

the water from the bottle and the
base before filling.

Assembly

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Step 4. Setting the Controls

Where you set your
desired humidity Ievels

depends on your personal

comfort level, outside
temperature and inside
temperature, A starting

Set point of 30%-40%

ROOM humidity is

recommended but there

may be conditions that

require a different setting.
The chart provided offers general guidelines for selecting indoor humidity.

When Outdoor Indoor Relative

Temperature is: Humidity is:

-10°F -24°C 20%
2°F -18"C 25%

10°F -12°C 30%

> 20°F -6°C 35%

Recommended

IMPORTANT: Water damage may result if condensation starts to form
on windows or walls, Humidity SET point should be lowered until

condensation no longer forms, We recommend room humidity levels

do not exceed 50%,

Operating the Controls

Digital Display
Press the power button once to turn

the unit on* _). Initially there is a slight
delay while the electronics calibrate.

Two bars (--) appear during this timer

Once calibration is complete a ROOM
humidity reading between 20% - 95%

will be displayed, A flashing 20 display

indicates that the room humidity is less

than 20%.

NOTE: The default settings at initial
startup are (LOW) F1 fan speed and

65% SET humidity, After desired settings
are selected by the user, they remain as
long as the unit remains plugged in and
there is no power interruption, If the unit
is unplugged the original default settings

are employed,

Function
Buttons

Digital Display

*Humidifier fan should operate at
initialstartup, If itdoes not, refer

to "Fan not operating (digital
display is illuminated)" in the
"Troubleshooting" section on

page 13 of this manual.

Operating the Controls =continued

Speed Button O

This humidifier is equipped with a

3-speed fan control. Initially depressing

the speed button will display the current

speed setting, Each push of the speed
button advances the mode through the

settings of(HIGH) F3, (MEDIUM) F2,
(LOW) F1 and (AUTO) A.

The selected setting is displayed on the

digital readout. The higher the setting,
the faster water is evaporated and

released into the air. F1 (LOW) is the
quietest setting and is provided for
conditions that do not require a rapid
evaporation rate. When (AUTO) A is

selected the humidifier wili determine the
required fan speed needed to bring the

actual room humidity up to the set
humidity.

Speed

BL_tton Humidity

,..__utton

Humidity Control i_1
This button allows you to adjust

the humidity to suit your needs,
This humidifier wilt automatically
cycle on and off as required to

maintain the selected setting The
readout displays both actual
(ROOM) and desired (SET)
humidity percentage (%) settings
when humidity control button is
pressed. The ROOM readout has
a range of 20% to 95%. If the

room humidity level is equal to or
less than 20% the display will
show a flashing 20.

The SET readout has a range of

25% to 65% and is adjusted in
increments of 5%. Initially

depressing the humidity button will
display the current humidity

setting,. Each additional press of
the button increases the setting by

5%. A SET point of 65% operates
the humidifier continuously
regard]ess of the ROOM reading,

The humidistat that senses the
readings is located on the power

cord. Insure that it is free from
obstructions°

Using Your Humidifier

Refill Display

For maximum run time both the bottle
and the base should be filled. When
both the bottle and the base are empty

the display alternates the room
humidity reading and "F" (FILL),

indicating that additional water is
required. Also at this time the unit will
automatically switch into DRY OUT

MODE and continue to run on the
lowest speed until the filter is dry.

Refill Display

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NOTE: During this time the room humidity level will continue to be monitored and

the humidifier wil! cycle the fan on and off until the filter is completely dry, The fan
will shut off leaving you with a dry humidifier that is less prone to mold and mildew

growth. If DRY OUT MODE is not desired, refill the humidifier with water and the
fan will return to the set speed.

NOTE: Fan automatically switches to lowest speed during DRY OUT MODE

Check Filter indicator

The ability of any humidifier to efficiently supply

humidity output relies heavily on the condition
of the filter. As the filter loads with impurities it

gradually loses its wicking capability. When this
happens, moisture output is reduced and the

humidifier has to work longer to satisfy the
selected setting. This humidifier has a check
filter reminder timed to appear after 720 hours
of operation. When display shows an

alternating "CF" and "room humidity" setting at
5 second intervals it is a reminder to check the

filter condition°

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Display

Humidistat

The humidistat located on the power

cord senses the percentage of
humidity in the air. tt causes the
humidifier to cycle on and off to
maintain the selected humidity SET
point° The fan will turn on if the

"ROOM" reading falls 3% below the

SET point and will continue to run the

humidifier until a reading of 1% above

the SET point is achieved. The fan
wilt turn off until the ROOM reading

falls 3% below the SET point again.

NOTE: Be sure that the humidistat,

which is located on the power cord, is

free from obstruction and away from
any hot air source,

Control Lock Out

To avoid unwanted tampering with the

humidifier settings the controls can be
locked,

Activation Procedure

After the humidifier functions have been
set up, hold the power button down for

5 seconds° The display will show "CL"
for 2 seconds; release the power button

and the control will resume the display
of the room humidity. The room

humidifier will continue to function with

the locked in settings, If buttons are

operated while "CL" is active, the "CL"
is displayed and settings are

unaffected,

Deactivation Procedure

To deactivate the "CL" function simply
press and hold the power button for 5

seconds. "CL" will flash at the rate of t
second on and 1 second off for a period

of 2 seconds and then resume the

display of room humidity.

Filter Replacement and Care

CAUTION: To help retard bacteria
growth and keep maximum

efficiency, the filter should be
replaced at least once per season,

or more often under hard water
conditions, Use Kenmore 15508

replacement filter.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
shock or injury from moving parts,

always unplug humidifier before

removing or replacing any parts,

Replace the evaporative wicking filter
at least once per humidification season
or more depending on water conditions

in your area_

Filter Replacement

1. Unplug humidifier. Before removing

the filter, move the humidifier to an

area not susceptible to water damage.
(i e, kitchen or bath areas).

2. Remove the water bottle and set

aside° Be sure not to bump or damage

the fill valve,

5, Take note of the filter position.
Remove the filter. You may want
to clean the base at this time See

the "Cleaning and Maintenance"
section of this manual

6, Install a new filter (15508) into
the base, Position the filter

between the uprights in the bottom
of the base. The filter should be

resting on the floor of the base.

7. Return the upper housing to the
base by first placing the hooks

located near the front of the base
into the mating holes in the upper

housing, Then tilt the upper
housing down towards the base

until the rear snap engages the
main housing

8, Reposition the humidifier to its
operating position,

9, The humidifier is now ready to
be filled for operation.

3o The upper housing and the base are

held together by two hooks at the front

of the housing and a flexible snap in

the rear, To remove the housing, press

in on the triangular shaped snap at the
rear of the humidifier, below the cord

exit, while lifting upward, tilting the

upper housing forward to clear the
hooks at the front of the base.

4. Set the upper housing aside.
The filter is now accessible.

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