Kenmore 758.144161 Owner's Manual

READ AND SAVE THESE mNSTRUCTmONS

Operator's Manua_

®

WHOLE HOUSE HUMiDiFiER

12 Galton Output with
innovative Twin Fan Technonogy
Model 758.144161

CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manuam and

follow aH its Safety Ru_es and
Operating instructions.

o Safety
o Assembmy
o Operation

o Maintenance
o Parts

o EspaSoL p. 17

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

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Part No. SP6595 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 fans 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 win 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 mess than 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 controls with wet hands.

11. Note the warning label shown below.

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

Table of Contents

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

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 Carl

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 --

Controls

FHter

Housing ....

FHtere:
Repmacement

FHter 32-14912

3. Is airflow control in operating position?

4. Is humidity control set high enough?

5. Is there enough water in the humidifier
cabinet?

Pivoting Lid

Pivoting Lid Removed For Cmarity

Description
Gallon Output/24 hrs

Capacity of Bottles
Sq. Ft. Coverage

Fan Speeds
Filters

Independent Bottle Gauges
Fill Indicator

Auto Shut Off
Auto Humidistat

Controls
CUL Listed

Volts
Hertz

Amps
Watts

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

758.144181
12

4.75 Gallons
2500

3

4 Pack (32-14912)

Yes
Yes

Yes
Yes

Rotary

Yes

120 A.C.

6O

2.28
130

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.

CAUTION: Use only 32-14900 EPA
Registered Bacteriostat available

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

treatment products designed for
Rots belt or Ultrasonic humidifiers.

CAUTION: Keep your humidifier
clean. While humidifiers do not cause

colds, some studies suggest that dirty
humidifier can cause cold-like

symptoms in some people. To reduce
the risk of this, we recommend you
clean your humidifier weekly with

Humidifier Cleaner 32-14713 and use
Bacteriostat 32-14900. These are

available at your local Sears store.

Humidified Air is Then

Remeased Through the Top

Dry Air
Enters

Through
the Rear

Assembly

Your new Sears Kenmore humidifier is
completely assembled for you to use.

Remove the packaging material from
inside your humidifier and follow the
instructions of this operator's manual for
proper usage. The packaging material is
located under the fan assembly. Remove
the packaging material and discard.

NOTE: The filters may have shifted
during shipping. Ensure that they are
properly seated in the bottom of the
cabinet below the top filter housings
before filling. Refer to "Replacement and
Care of Filters" section on page 9.

Location Instrucdons

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 if
the humidifier is located on carpeting.
Moist air (humidity) produced will

disperse into the whole house, but 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 home thermostat and hot air
registers. It is best to position humidifier
next to an inside walk 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), at least 2
inches away from the wall. Air needs to
enter through the louvers in the rear
panel in order for the humidifier to
operate at peak efficiency.

At Least 2" From WaSI

Eiectrical 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 instalI the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

Water Fifl

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

before cleaning 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, Iet them dry
completely and have unit checked by

authorized service personnel before
plugging in.

This humidifier is designed to be filled
using a bucket fill method. The unit

should be positioned where it wilI be
operating. To filI the humidifier, close the
control cover and open the pivoting lid.
Notice the splash guard inside the
cabinet of the humidifier.

Use recommended mixture of cold water
and if necessary Sears Bacteriostat #32-

14900 only. Pour the water slowly from a

bucket into the cabinet onto the center of
splash guard.

NOTE: Deflect water off center of splash
guard when filling. The water deflects off

the spiash guard and drops into the
bottom of the cabinet. Do not pour water
onto top of unit or control area.

Standing in front of the humidifier, notice
the "FULL" labels positioned to the left

and right at the bottom inside of the
cabinet. These labels indicate the

maximum amount of water that can be
poured into the humidifier.

Do not fill water in the cabinet above
this line. If you do, water will Beak out

of the cabinet and onto the floor.

Pivoting Lid

Cabinet

Front of Humidifier