Kenmore 758144108 Owner’s Manual

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Operator's Manua_

WHOLE HOUSE

10 Gallon Output
Model 758.144108

CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manua_ and
follow aH its Safety Rumes and
Operating instructions.

o Safety
o Assembmy
o Operation

o Maintenance

o Parts
o EspaSom, p. 17

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, mL60179 U.S.A.

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Part No. SP6594 Printed in Canada

_"ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON KENMORE HUMIDIFIER _

ff any part of this humidifier fails due to a defect in materiam or workmanship
within one year from the date of purchase, or it the humidifier motor falls due
to a defect in materiam or workmanship during the second year from the date

of purchase, RETURN THE HUMmDmFiER TO THE NEAREST SEARS PARTS &
REPAIR CENTER, and it will be repaired free of charge. This warranty does

not incmude humidifier filters, which are e×pendabme parts that can wear out
from normal use in messthan one year. This warranty gives you specific megam

rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, mL80179 ,_

GENERAL SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: means if the safety
information is not followed someone wHI

be seriously injured or killed.
WARNING: means if the safety

information is not followed someone
toured be seriously iniured or killed.

CAUTION: means if the safety
information is not followed someone may

be iniured.

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

120V, A.C. 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.

4. Keep the humidifier clean.

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 controis with wet hands.

11. Note the warning label shown below.

WARNING: To reduce risk of fire,
electric shock, or iniury always unplug
before servicing or cleaning.

Table of Contents

Water Fill .............................................. 6-7

Operating Humidifier Controls ............... 7

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

Operating Tips for Best Performance .....8

Replacement and Care of Filters .......9-10

Cleaning and Maintenance .............. 11-12

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

Repair Parts ..................................... 14-15

To Save A Service Caff

Check the following if your humidifier is
not operating.

1. Is power cord attached to outlet?

2. Is there electrical power to outlet?

Know Your Humidifier --

3. Is aidlow control in operating position?

4. Is humidity control set high enough?

5. Is the cabinet sitting on a level
surface?

Fan Assembmy ............

Housing .....

AesemMy ............

Humidit!
Controm

Description
Gallon Output/24 hrs

Capacity of Bottle
Capacity of Base

Sq. Ft. Coverage
Fan Speeds
Auto Fan Speed
Replacement Filter

Power Light
Fill Light

Auto Humidistat
Auto Shut Off
Controls

CUL Listed
Volts
Hertz

Amps (High Speed)
Watts (High Speed)

Bottme Handme

Speed
Control

.........Bottme

Base

Fi_ter:
Replacement No.

32-14908

758.144108
10

1.9 Gallons

2.0 Gallons
2100

3

Yes

32-14906

Yes
Yes

Yes
Yes

Rotary

Yes

120 A.C.

60

0.80
8O

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

How Your Humidifier Works

Your new Kenmore humidifier is designed
to satisfy home humidity requirements
through the principle of evaporation of

water in the air.
After water is added to the bottle, the

filters begin to soak up the water and
become totally saturated in approxi-
mately 30 minutes. Air is drawn in from
the rear of the humidifier and through the
filters by means of circulation fans. As air
passes through the filters, moisture is

absorbed into the air and then released
in the form of vapor. No water droplets

will enter the home. AII evaporation into
the air takes place in the humidifier,
which means that the residue left by
evaporating water is not passed into the

home, but remains in the filter.
This natural process of evaporation helps

eliminate the change of white dust in the
humidified output air.

CAUTION: Use only 32-14900 EPA
Registered Bacteriostat available

from Sears Retail store. Under no
circumstances should you use water

treatment products designed for
Rote belt or Ultrasonic humidifiers.

Humidified air is
then reteased

throug

Dry air

enters
through

the

Jouvers

in the

housing

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
iniury, 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.

Assembly

Carefully remove the humidifier and all
other contents from the carton.

There is a black strip that contains six
pads for the bottom of the humidifier.

Remove each pad and place one on
each of the six legs on the bottom of the
base as shown, by the solid dots.

Once installed return the humidifier to it's
originaI state and proceed to "Location

instructions".

Location Instructions

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

Step 1 :
Place humidifier on a flat level surface in

an area of your house where humidity is
needed most, or in an area which would

likely result in moist air being circulated
throughout the house, such as near a

cold air return.
Placing the unit level is very important.

Special attention should be given to unit's
level if the humidifier is located on

carpeting.
Moist air (humidity) produced will

disperse into the whole house, but the
area closest to the unit wilI have the

highest humidity. If the unit is positioned
close to a window, condensation may

form on the window pane. If this is not
appropriate the unit should be

repositioned in another location.
NOTE: Due to release of cool, moist air

from humidifier, it is best to direct air
away from thermostat and hot air

registers. It is best to position humidifier
next to an inside wall. Hot air registers

and cold air from outside walls can affect
the efficiencies of the controls. Unit

should not be placed where warm air
from a hot air register blows directly on

unit.
Step 2:

The humidifier should be positioned with
the back (cord exit side) and left side, at
least 2 inches away from the wall. Air
needs to enter through alI of the louvers
in the housing assembly in order for the
humidifier to operate at peak efficiency.

At least 2 inches
from wall

Electrical Hook-Up ,

Locate nearest 120V A.C. wall socket in
the location desired, preferably on inside

wail. With the humidifier in the desired
location, route the electrical cord safely

so no one wilI trip or upset the humidifier.
Plug in the electrical cord.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire

or shock hazard, humidifier should
be plugged 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.

Water Fill

WARNING: TTo reduce the risk of
shock, always unplug humidifier

before cteaning or servicing.

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
authorized service personnel before
pluggingin.

This humidifier is designed for use with
the water bottle located to the ring of the
upper grill. The water bottle holds 1.9
gallons of water. The humidifier should be
positioned where it will be operating.

To filI the whole house humidifier, grasp
the bottle handle at the top of the bottle

and lift it straight up and away from the
humidifier base. Take care not to bump or

damage filI valve assembly on the bottom
of the bottle.

NOTE; If it is desired to use approved
bacteriostat, follow directions correctly.

The bottle of the whole house humidifier
will hold 1.9 gallons of water.

The water bottle is designed with an "E-Z
FilI Side Cap". Remove the "E-Z-Fill Side-
Cap" on the side of the water bottle by
twisting counterclockwise.

Place the opening of the water bottle
under a water faucet and fill. If desired,
add Sears liquid bacteriostat (Stock
Number 32-14900) to help control the
build up of bacteria and algae. Do not

use solid water treatments. Solid debris
could make the lower valve leak.

Install the "E-Z-Fill Side-Cap" by twisting
clockwise. Hand tighten only.

Turn Counterclockwise to
Remove "E-Z Fill Side Cap"

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Spring Valve
Aesembmy

Bottte ,,

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-Base

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CAUTION: Use only 32-14900 EPA
Registered Bacteriostat available

from Sears Retail store. Under no
circumstances should you use water

treatment products designed for
Roto belt or Ultrasonic humidifiers.

Water Fill (continued)

Check for possible leaks by
performing the following:

1, Grasp bottle handle and hold the bottle

upright over a sink.

2. Press up on the valve cap plunger for
about one second to let out a little
water.

3. Release the plunger.

4. Listen for air bubbles. Look for leaks
around the "E-Z-Fill Side-Cap" and

valve plunger.

5. If you hear air bubbles or see leaks,
retighten the "E-Z-FilI Side-Cap" and
repeat Steps 1-4.

Wipe off excess water from the bottle.

Position the water bottle back into the the
humidifier base to the ring of the grille.

The "E-Z-Fill Side-Cap" must be facing
outward. When positioned properly, the

plunger wiII open and water wilI ftow into
the base. The base will hold the entire

contents of the water bottle. Allow up to
one minute for the water to flow into the

base. Once the bottle is empty, remove it
and refill it as mentioned earlier. Return it

to the right side of the grille. The
humidifier is now filled to capacity.

The water bottle may be filled at anytime
as necessary during operation. To benefit
from Iess frequent filling, let the humidifier

exhaust both the water from the bottle
and base before filling.

The unit is now ready for operation.

Operating Humidifier Controls

The operating controls of your Kenmore
Quiet Comfort whole house humidifier are

located towards the front of the
humidifier.

Familiarize yourself with the controls.
Reference the diagram of the control

area for the correct nomenclature used in
this manual.

To Operate the Controls

Power Light:
When the unit is plugged in and turned

on, the red power light will come on. It
will stay on until the unit is turned off ( | )

or unplugged.
Humidity ControB: @

Adjust the amount of humidity depending
on your needs. The humidifier will turn on
the off as required to maintain leve! of
humidity selected. A medium setting (half
way between the controls rotation) is
recommended, but there are times when

low or high amount of humidity may be
preferred. For constant operation of

humidifier, rotate the control alI the way
clockwise allows for the maximum

amount of humidity to be evaporated into
the air continuously.

tMPOF{TANT: Water damage may result if
condensation starts to form on windows or

wells. Humidity Control setting should be
lowered until condensation no longer forms. 7

Speed Control: @
This humidifier has a three speed fan

control switch. ( ,, ) - Low, ( : ) - Medium
and ( } ) - High. The maximum humidity

output is obtained with the fan control on
High ( _ ).

The higher the air flow speed, the more
water is evaporated and released into the
air. Low speed (.) is the quietest and is
provided for conditions that may not
require as high an evaporation rate.

Refill Light:
When the unit has a smaII amount of

water Ieft in it, the amber refil! Iight wiII
come on and the unit will automatically

shut off.

Power Position

Humidity Speed
ControJ Control

Off

RefHmLight

Using Your Humidifier

Step 1 :
Be sure humidifier is fuil of water and

plugged in.
Stop 2:

Set Speed Control to LOW ( ,, ).
Stop 3:

Set Humidity Control to a medium
position (see the following diagram).

NOTE: Humidifier should operate with
humidity control on the recommended
medium setting, if it does not, the
humidity is at a relatively high level.

To test the unit under this condition, turn
Humidity Control all the way to clockwise
and unit should begin to operate. After
the unit has been tested, set Humidity

Control to medium or desired level.
Allow 24 hours for humidifier to adjust.

if humidity level in home is sufficient, the
humidifier will only operate with Humidity

Control set on maximum.
IMPORTANT: Water damage my result if

condensation starts to form on windows
or wails. Humidity Control setting should

be lowered until condensation no longer
forms.

Step 4:
if humidifier stops running and amber
Refill Light is not illuminated, the humidity
leve! is at the normal requirements for
that setting or it is adiusting to the home

conditions. The table below shows
recommended indoor humidity levels.

The following figure shows approximate
relative humidity percentages which
correspond to the various settings of the
Humidity Control.

When Outdoor Recommended Indoor

Temperature is: Relative Humidity is:

-I 0°F 20%
0°F 25%

10°F 30%

20°F & above 35%

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Operating Tips for Best Performance

1. Position the humidifier at least 2 inches
from any wall and away from any heat

registers.

2. Do not restrict airflow from entering or
exiting the humidifier.

3. Use Sears recommended bacteriostat
32-14900 to retard bacteria growth

that may cause odors and may be
harmful to your health.

4. Perform regular cteaning as instructed
in "Cleaning and Maintenance" section

of this manuaI.

5. Replace the evaporative wicking fiIters
at least once per humidification
season or more depending on water
conditions in your area.

Relative Humidity

Replacement and Care of Filter

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

always unplug humidifier before
removing or replacing any parts.

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 32-14906 recommended

replacement filter+

To replace the filter in your humidifier,
follow the instructions below+

1+ Unplug humidifier+ Before removing

the filter, we recommend moving the
humidifier to an area where floor

coverings are 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

lower spring valve.

3. Grasp the housing assembly and lift
straight up and away from the base

and set aside+ The filter is now
accessible+

4+ Take note of the filter position+

Remove the filter. You may want to
clean the base at this time. See the

"Cleaning Your Humidifier" section of
this manual+

5+ Install a new filter (32-14906) into the

base. Coil the filter and position it
between the uprights in the bottom of

the base. The start and finish of the
coil should be captured at the center

of the base (see diagram) and the
filter should be resting on the floor of

the base+

Grasp housing
assembly
securemy and

lift off

Base Uprights

f Fimter

Base

Replacement and Care of Filter (continued)m

6, Return the housing assembly to the

top of the base, Return the water
bottte to the right of the housing
assembIy and reposition the humidifier
to its operating position,

7, The humidifier is now ready to be filled

for operation,

ABign housing
assembly

bottom with

, top of base

/ and reposition

securemy

10

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Return bottle
to right side of

humidifier