Kenmore 75815412010 Owner’s Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / EspaKol
Model 758.15412010
Kenmoreo
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12 Gallon Output with Digital Readout
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Producd6n de 12 galones con lectura d,ig,ital
P/N 1B72043 06/10
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
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r ONE YEAR FULLWARRANTY 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 if 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 Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 j
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.
Table of Confenfs
Warranty Information ........................... 2
General Safety Instructions ................. 2
To Save A Service Call ......................... 3
Know Your Humidifier ........................... 3
How Your Humidifier Works ................ 4
Step 1. Getting Your Humidifier
Up and Running ................................ 4
Step 2. Location Instructions ................. 5
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
near an open flame such asa
candle or other flame source.
12. Note the warning label shown below.
WARNING: To reduce risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury always
unplug before servicing or cleaning.
Electrical Hook-Up ................................. 5
Step 3. Water Fill ................................... 6
Step 4. Operating the Controls ....... 7-8
Using Your Humidifier ....................... 9-10
Replacement and Care of Filters ........ 11
Cleaning and Maintenance ................. 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?
3. Is fan control on?
Know Your Humidifier
Fan Assembly
Housing
Assembly
Humidistat
(On Power
Cord)
Description
Gallon Output/24 hrs.
Capacity of Bottle
Capacity of Base
Sq. Ft. Coverage
Fan Speeds
Auto Fan Speed
Replacement Filter
Fill Indicator
Auto Humidistat
Auto Shut Off
Controls
Casters
ETL Listed
Volts
Hertz
Amps (High Speed)
Watts (High Speed)
Based on an area with average
4. Is humidity control set high enough?
5. Is the cabinet sitting on a level surface?
Bottle Handle
Control
Filter:
Replacement No.
32=14906
758.15412010
12
1.9 Gallons
2.0 Gallons
2500
4
Yes
32-14906
Yes
Yes
Yes
Electronic (Push Button)
Yes (4)
Yes
120 A.C.
60
0.80
80
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. 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 in the filter. This
natural process of evaporation virtually
eliminates white dust.
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.
Humidified air is
then released
through the top
Dry air
enters
through
the
louvers
in the
housing
5tep I. Gelling Your Humidifier Up and Running i
Assembly
Remove casters, water bottle, housing
assembly,and filter from the box and
reverse the base. Press casters into the
bottom of the base manually. Do not use
tools. Set the base upright.
Replace the filter, housing assembly and
bottle (See "Replacement and Care of
Filters" on page 11for reference).
Step 2. Location and Electrical Hook-Up
WARNING: For your own safety, do not
use humidifier if any parts are damaged
or missing.
Selecting A Location
Place humidifier on a flat level 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 is positioned
close to a window, condensation may
form on the window pane. If this occurs
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 and to position humidifier next
to an inside wall. Unit should not be
placed where cold air from outside walls
or warm air from a hot air register blows
directly on it.
Positioning The Unit
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 all of
the louvers in the housing assembly in
order for the humidifier to operate at
_eak efficiency.
NOTE: Be sure humidistat, which is
located on power cord, is free from
obstruction and away from any hot
air source.
Electrical Hook-Up
Locate nearest 120V A.C. 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. To
reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
humidifier has a polarized plug (on
blade is wider than the other). This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way.
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.
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.
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
authorized service personnel before
plugging in.
After the humidifier is positioned where
it will be operating you are ready to
fill the humidifier. The bottle lifts
straight up and away from the base.
Take care not to bump or damage fill
valve assembly on the bottom of the
bottle.
Remove the "E-Z Fill Side Cap" and fill
with water. Replace cap and twist by
hand until secure. Hold the bottle
upright over the sink. Press up on the
valve plunger for one second to release
a small amount of water. If you hear
air bubbles or see leaks around the "E-
Z Fill Side Cap" or Spring Valve
Assembly, retighten and recheck.
Bottle \
Turn Counterclockwise to
Remove "E=Z Fill Side Cap"
/
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.
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. To benefit from less
frequent filling, let the humidifier
exhaust both the water from the
bottle and the base before filling.
Spring Valve
Assembly
Step 4. Operating the Controls
Where you set your desired humidity
level 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.
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%.
To Operate the Controls
Digital Display
Press the power button once to display
the digital readout . L_ Initially there
is a slight delay while the electronics
calibrate.
When Outdoor
Temperature is:
.IO°F
2°F
IO°F
20°P
and above
.24°F
.18°C
.12°C
_6°C •
Recommended
Indoor Relative
Humidity (RH) is:
20%
250,/0
30%
35%
Two bars (- -) flash during this time.
Once calibration is complete a ROOM
humidity reading between 25% - 95%
will be displayed. A flashing 20
display indicates that the room
humidity is less than 20%.
NOTE: 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.
Humidifier fan should operate at
initial start up. If it does not, refer to,
"Fan not operating (digital display is
illuminated)" in the "Troubleshooting"
section on page 14 of this manual.
Operating the Controls (cont'cL)
Speed Button O
This humidifier is equipped with a 4-
speed fan control. Each push of the
speed button advances the mode
through the settings of HIGH, MEDIUM,
LOW, WHISPER, and AUTO. The
selected setting is displayed on the
digital readout. The higher the setting,
the faster water is evaporated and
released into the air. WHISPER is the
quietest setting and is provided for
conditions that do not require a rapid
evaporation rate.
Fan Speed Display Fan Speed Button
How Auto Control Works
The AUTO setting allows the humidifier
to manage it's speed range to maintain
your desired humidity setting. It will
automatically cycle to the most efficient
speed to achieve the desired humidity.
Here is how the fan will operate:
° HIGH speed will engage if
room humidity is 15% or
greater RH (Relative Humidity)
below the SET point.
• MEDIUM speed will engage if
room humidity is 15 - 10% RH
below the SET point.
• LOW speed will engage if room
humidity is 10 - 5% RH below
the SET point.
• WHISPER speed will engage if
room humidity is 5% RH or less.
If the room humidity is not
increasing at the current fan speed
during a 15 minute period, the fan
speed increases to the next higher
speed until the humidity SET point is
reached.
NOTE: The humidifier may run on
HIGH for an extended period of
time if the actual room humidity is
extremely low.
Humidity Control
This button allows you to adjust the
humidity to suit your needs. This
humidifier will 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 25% 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 regardless
of the ROOM reading. The
humidistat that senses the readings
is located on the power cord. Ensure
that this humidistat is free from
obstruction.
Y P Y Humidity Control Button
,..= .....
Using Your Humidifier
Refill Display Function
For maximum run time bottle and base
should be filled. When bottle and base
are empty the display alternates the
room humidity reading and "F" (FILL),
indicating additional water is required.
Dry Out Mode
At this time the unit will automatically
switch into the DRY OUT mode and
continue to run on Whisper for a two
hour period.
NOTE: During this time the room
humidity level will continue to be
monitored and the humidifier will 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 is not desired, refill the
humidifier with water.
NOTE: Once the dry out cycle is
complete, the fan will shut off.
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 the CF
message is displayed, disconnect
the power cord and check the
condition of the filter. If a build-up
of deposits or severe discoloration is
evident replace the filter to restore
maximum efficiency. The CF
message is reset when the humidifier
is plugged back in.
Using Your Humidifier (cont'd.)
Humidistat
The humidistat located on the power
cord senses the percentage of
humidity in the air. It 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 will
turn off until the ROOM reading falls
3% below the SET point again.
NOTE: Be sure humidistat, which is
located on power cord, is free from
obstruction and away from any hot
air source.
10
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.
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, 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 fill 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.
6. Return the housing assembly to the
top of the base. Reposition the
humidifier to its operating position.
7. The humidifier is now ready to be
filled for operation.
Grasp housing
assembly
securely and
lift off ..............\\\_
Position start
. and finish of
coiled filter at
of base
/ top of base
/ and reposition
securely
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