![](/html/a5/a5c4/a5c4c6d36cc53b46581bb99df776cf736f587ced130994092024f2a8c563cbf4/bg1.png)
ii
f-Save This Manual_
for Future Reference
SEARS
owner's
manual
Model No.
758.144523
12 Gallon
QUIETCOMFOR
WHOLE HOUSE
FOR YOUR
SAFETY
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Part No, SP6168 Printed in Canada
HUMIDIFIER
12 Gallon Output
Innovative Twin
Technology
• Operating Instructions
° Parts List
Fan
![](/html/a5/a5c4/a5c4c6d36cc53b46581bb99df776cf736f587ced130994092024f2a8c563cbf4/bg2.png)
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON HUMIDIFIER
If within one (1) year from the date of purchase, this humidifier fails due to
a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge. If
within two (2) years from the date of purchase, the motor fails due to
defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it free of charge.
This warranty service is available by simply returning the humidifier to the
nearest Sears Service CenterlDepartment throughout the United States.
This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, 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 informa-
tion is not followed someone could be
seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safety informa-
tion is not followed someone may be seri-
ously 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 haz-
ard, never put the electric cord under
rugs, near heat registers, radiators,
stoves or heaters.
3. Always unplug the humidifier before
moving it, removing the housing sec-
tion, 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. Never use your humidifier while any part
is missing or damaged in any manner.
7. To reduce the risk of electrical hazard
or damage to humidifier, do not tilt, jolt
or tip humidifier while unit is running.
8. To reduce the risk of damage to
humidifier, unplug humidifier, when
water reservoir is empty or when the
humidifier is not in use.
9. To reduce the risk of accidental electri-
cal shock, do not touch the cord or
controls with wet hands.
10.
Note the warning label shown below
and on the humidifier.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury always unplug
before filling, servicing or cleaning.
Table of Contents
Warranty Information ............................
General Safety Instructions ..................
To Save a Service Call ..........................
Know Your Humidifier ...........................
Humidifier Operations ...........................
Assembly ..............................................
Location Instructions .............................. 5
Electrical Hook-Up ................................. 6
To Save a Service Call
Check the following if your humidifier will
not operate.
1. Is power cord attached to outlet?
2. Is there electrical power to outlet?
2 Water Fill ............................................... 6
2 Operating Humidifier Controls ............... 7
2 Using Your Humidifier ............................ 8
3 Operating Tips for Best Performance .... 8
4 Replacement and Care of Filter ....... 9-10
4 Cleaning of Humidifier ................... 11-12
Trouble Shooting .................................. 13
Repair Parts ................................... 14-15
3. Is airflow control in operating position?
4. Is humidity control set high enough?
5. Is the cabinet setting on a level surface?
2
![](/html/a5/a5c4/a5c4c6d36cc53b46581bb99df776cf736f587ced130994092024f2a8c563cbf4/bg4.png)
Humidifier Operations
Your new Sears humidifier is designed to
satisfy home humidity requirements
through the principle of evaporation of
water into the air.
After water is added to the tank, the filters
begin to soak up the water and become
totally saturated in approximately 30 min-
utes. Air is drawn in from the rear of the
humidifier, then passes through the filters
by means of two circulation fans. As air
passes through the filters, moisture is
absorbed into the air and then released
through the top of the humidifier. This
moist air is released in the form of vapor.
No water droplets will 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 inthe filter.
CAUTION: Use only 42-14900 EPA
Registered Bacteriostat available
from SEARS Retail store. Under no
circumstances should you use water
treatment products designed for
Roto belt or Ultrasonic humidifiers.
Humidified Air is
Then Released
Through the Top
*.':;;:-;',;;;;
Dry Air Enters _:!I!_C_
Through the
Rear Y
.... ,_# ,_#J
CAUTION: Keep your humidifier
clean. While humidifiers do not
cause colds, some studies suggest
that dirty humidifiers can cause cold-
like symptoms in some people. To
reduce the risk of this, we recom-
mend you clean your humidifier
weekly with Humidifier Cleaner 42-
14713 and use Bacteriostat 42-14900.
These are available at your local
Sears store.
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 owner's manual for
proper usage. The packaging material is
located under the fan assembly. Remove
the packaging material and discard.
4
![](/html/a5/a5c4/a5c4c6d36cc53b46581bb99df776cf736f587ced130994092024f2a8c563cbf4/bg5.png)
Location Instructions
not use humidifier if any parts are
I ARNING: For your own safety, do
damaged or missing.
Step 1
Place humidifier on a fiat level surface in
area of house where most humidity is
needed, or one 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
unit will have the highest humidity. If the
unit is positioned close to a window, con-
densation may form on the window pane.
Ifthis is not appropriate the unitshould 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 regis-
ters. It is best to position humidifier next to
an inside wall. Hot air registers and cold
air from outside walls can affect the effi-
ciencies 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 louvers in the rear panel in order
for the humidifier to operate at peak effi-
ciency.
2" From Wall
i, I=#'
5