Kenmore 758144162 Owner’s Manual

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Operator's Manual

WHOLE HOUSE HUMIDIFIER

12 Gallon Output with

Innovative Twin Fan Technology Model 758.144162

CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com

Part No. SP6595 Printed in U.S.A.

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

• Espahol, p. 17

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON KENMORE HUMIDIFIER

If any part of this humidifier fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, or it the humidifier motor fails due

to a defect in material or workmanship during the second year from the date of purchase, RETURN THE HUMIDIFIER TO THE NEAREST SEARS PARTS &

REPAIR CENTER, and it will be repaired free of charge. This warranty does not include humidifier filters, which are expendable parts that can wear out

from normal use in less than one year. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Roebuck and Co. Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates IL 60179

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

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

Warranty Information ............................... 2

General Safety Instructions .................... 2

To Save A Service Call ........................... 3

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

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

Assembly ................................................ 4

Location Instructions .............................. 5

Electrical Hook-Up .................................. 5

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 Call

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 airflow control in operating position?

4. Is humidity control set high enough?

5. Is there enough water in the humidifier

cabinet?

Filter

Housing... Filters: Replacement

Filter 32-14912

Controls_

Description

Gallon Output/24 hrs Capacity of Bottles Sq. Ft. Coverage Fan Speeds

Filters Water Level Indicator Fill Indicator Auto Shut Off Auto Humidistat Controls ETL Listed Volts Hertz

Amps Watts

j Fan Assembly

Splash Guard

Pivoting Lid

Pivoting Lid Removed For Clarity

758.144162

4.75 Gallons 2500

4 Pack(32-14912)

Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Rotary

Yes

120 A.C.

2.28 130

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 wilt enter the home. All 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 Roto belt or Ultrasonic humidifiers.

Enters

Dry Air _i! Through the Rear '

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

Released Through the Top

i II

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 operatorlt 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 Instructions

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

Step 1: Place humidifier on a fiat 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 wilt

disperse into the whole house, but area closest to the unit wilt 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 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), at least 2 inches away from the walt. 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 Wall

Electrical Hook-Up

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

walt. 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, humidifier should

be plugged into a 120VA.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: 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, let 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 will be operating. To fill 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 splash 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 leak out

of the cabinet and onto the floor.

Pivoting Lid

Cabinet_

Front of Humidifier

Operating Humidifier Controls

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

located on the top center of the humidifier. The controls are found under

the smoked control cover, located between the air circulating fans.

Lift the control cover by placing your finger in the round cutout and lifting. The cover will stay open. Now you can clearly see the controls area. Familiarize yourself

with the controls and reference the diagram of the control area for the correct

naming used in this manual.

To Operate the Controls

Humidity Control: O Adjust the amount of humidity depending on your needs. The humidifier wilt turn on the off as required to maintain level of humidity selected. A medium setting is recommended, but there are times when low or high amount of humidity may be preferred. For constant operation of humidifier, rotate humidity knob all the way clockwise. This allows for the maximum amount of humidity to be evaporated into the air continuously.

IMPORTANT: Water damage may result if condensation starts to form on windows

or walls. Humidity Control setting should be lowered until condensation no longer

forms.

Speed Control: O Your Kenmore humidifier has a three

speed rotary fan control. 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.

Water Level Indicator: This humidifier is equipped with a water

level gauge located in the center of the control panel. When the cabinet is full of water the large window opposite the scale wilt show green. As water is depleted the amount of green will decrease to correspond with the scale.

Fill Indicator:

When the unit has a small amount of water left in it, the small window next to

Fill on the control panel wilt appear orange and the unit will automatically

shut off. NOTE: The cabinet may have a small

amount of water in it once unit shuts off.

Manual Dryout: At the end of the humidification season or if you do not plan to run the humidifier for

one week or more, you can override the automatic shutoff function to completely dry the humidifier cabinet out.

To do this, simply slide the float retainer located at the back of the humidifier

cabinet to the top position of the slot it is located in. This wilt hold the float in an

upward position and the fans will run until you turn the power off.

NOTE: Be sure to position float retainer to the normal operating mode (lowest position in slot) for humidifier operation.

The following diagram is of the slot the float retainer is located in at the back of

the cabinet.

Back of Cabinet is for Manual

_ Dryout

Indicator

Top Position

Bottom Position is for Normal

Operation Mode

Link Arm Assembly Retainer Slot

Using Your Humidifier

Step 1: Be sure humidifier is full of water and

plugged in.

Step 2:

Set Speed Control " I_ " to lowest speed ".".

Step 3:

Set Humidity Control " _ " to medium position.

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 turned all the way clockwise.

IMPORTANT: Water damage may result if condensation starts to form on windows

or walls. Humidity Control setting should be lowered until condensation no longer

forms.

Step 4: If humidifier stops running and the unit is not empty, the humidity level is at the normal requirements for that setting or it

is adjusting to the home conditions. The table below shows recommended indoor

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

When Outdoor

Temperature is:

-10°F 0°F

10°F

20°F

Recommended Indoor

Relative Humidity is:

20% 25% 30% 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 cleaning as instructed in "Cleaning and Maintenance" section

of this manual.

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

Replacement and Care of Filters

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 32-14912 recommended

replacement filter.

All filters may be rinsed periodically in clear water only. Take care not to damage paper. To replace evaporative wicking filters in your Kenmore Quiet Comfort

Whole House humidifier, follow these

instructions.

1. Unplug humidifier and proceed to clean. Before removing the filters, we recommend moving the humidifier to an area where floor coverings are not susceptible to water damage, i.e.

kitchen or bath areas.

2. To remove parts: Remove the fan assembly by opening the pivoting lid.

Grasp the fan assembly front center and rear center. Lift off and set aside

on a clean flat surface. The filter housings are now accessible.

NOTE: There are two filter housing assemblies. Each assembly consists of a top filter housing and a front filter housing. The front filter housing contains tabs that secure the top filter housing. Do not remove the front filter housings.

3. To remove top filter housing, deflect the two vertical tabs on top of front filter housing and lift up and out of cabinet. With a soft, absorbent cloth remove any remaining water or loose mineral deposits not trapped in the filter from the filter housing

assemblies.

4. Remove the two filters and dispose of properly. Repeat for other top filter housing. Clean internal parts of humidifier per the'Cleaning and Maintenance" section of this operatorl_

manual.

Tab on Front Filter Housing

LinkArm Assembh Retainer

Exploded View of Float Assembly

Lid

Fan Assembly

Humidifier