Kenmore 758.154200 Owner's Manual

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Operator’s Manual

WHOLE HOUSE HUMIDIFIER

14 Gallon Output with Innovative T win Fan T echnology Model 758.154200

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

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

• Español, p. 17

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

Part No.SP6644 Printed in Canada

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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 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 & REP AIR 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 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 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.

will be seriously

may

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

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anty 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

Operating Tips for Best Performance......5

Electrical Hook-Up..................................6

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

ating Humidifier Controls

Oper

Using Your Humidifier.........................9-10

Replacement and Care of Filters

Cleaning and Maintenance..............12-13

Troubleshooting ....................................14

Repair Parts .....................................15-16

............8-9

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11-12

Pivoting Lid

Bottles

Fan Assembly

Controls

Filter Housing

Filters: Replacement Filter 32-14911

Pivoting Lid Removed For Clarity

Casters

Humidistat (On Power Cord)

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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 Y our Humidifier

3. Is airflow control in operating position?

4. Is humidity control set high enough?

5. Is the cabinet sitting on a level surface?

Description 758.154200

* Gallon Output/24 hrs 14

Capacity of Bottles 2-3/8 Gallons Each

* Sq. Ft. Coverage 2900

Fan Speeds 3 Auto Fan Speed Yes Replacement Filters Set of 4 (32-14911) Refill Indicator Yes Auto Shut Off Yes Auto Humidistat Yes Controls Control Loc Casters Yes UL Listed Yes Volts 120 A.C. Hertz 60 Amps 2.88 Watts 165

* Based on an area with average insulation and an 8 foot

ceiling height ANSI/AHAM HU-1-1997, SEC. 8.1, results may vary.

Electronic (Push Button)

umidified Air is Then

eleased Through the Top

Dry Air Enters Through the Rear

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How Y our Humidifier W orks

Your new Kenmore humidifier is designed to satisfy home humidity requirements through the principle of evaporation of water into the air. After water is added to the bottle, the filters begin to soak up the water and become totally saturated in approximately 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. 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.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, 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

Your new Sears Kenmore humidifier is completely assembled for you to use. Remove the bag pack containing two plastic caster pads from top of humidifier and retain for future use if required. See the following Step 1 for instructions.

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.

Front of Cabinet

NOTE: If positioning on

carpet, place caster pads under front casters only to level (if necessary).

Front Caster

Caster Pad

Carpet Surface

At Least 2" From Wall

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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 if the humidifier is located on carpeting.

NOTE: The 14 gallon humidifier contains water bottles.The weight of the bottles in the front of the cabinet may cause the front casters to sink deeper into the carpet. If this happens, the water level will be higher towards the front of the humidifier, and lower towards the back. The water level float (located at the rear of the cabinet) may not sense the water so the flashing “F” will be displayed and the unit will not energize. If this happens, the unit will need to be leveled in order for the humidifier to be energized.To level the humidifier when located on carpet, place the included caster pads under the front two casters of the humidifier only.

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.

Moist air (humidity) produced will disperse into the whole house, but 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 is not appropriate the unit should be repositioned in another location.

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.

Operating Tips for Best Performance

1. Position the humidifier at least 2 inches

Do not restr

3. Use Sears recommended bacteriostat

from any wall and away from any heat registers.

ict airflow from entering or

exiting the humidifier.

32-14900 to retard bacteria growth

y cause odors and may be

that ma harmful to your health.

4. Perform regular cleaning as instructed in “Cleaning and Maintenance” section of this manual.

aporative wicking filters

Replace the e

v at least once per humidification season or more depending on water conditions in y

our area.

Fan Assembly

Pivoting Lid

Bottles

Right Bottle

Left Bottle

Rear of Humidifier

"E-Z-Fill Side-Cap" Should Always Face Rear

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Electrical Hook-Up

Locate nearest 120V A.C. wall socket in

he location desired, preferably on inside

t 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.

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.

Water Fill

WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock, always unplug humidifier before cleaning or servicing.

f the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,

I 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.

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 for use with the two water bottles that are located under the pivoting lid.

Open the pivoting lid of the humidifier. Remove the water bottles by lifting them straight up and out of the cabinet.

Notice the water bottles are designed as right and left hand units. Position them in the correct location so the humidifier can function properly. The water bottles should rest in the front of the cabinet.

“E-Z-Fill Side-Cap” must be facing

Each the rear of the unit.

Pivoting Lid Removed for Clarity

Raised Section

Right Bottle

Turn Counterclockwise to Remove Cap

Valve Cap Plunger

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Water Fill (continued)

Each water bottle is designed with an “E-Z-Fill Side-Cap” that is easily removable.Remove the “E-Z-Fill SideCap” on the side of the water bottle by twisting counterclockwise.

Place the opening of the water bottle under a water faucet (the bottle should fit under a four-inch clearance faucet).Fill with recommended mixture of cold water and Sears Bacteriostat #32-14900 (if necessary) only.Solid debr is could make the valve leak.

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

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”.

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

Wipe off excess water from the bottle. Position the water bottle back into the unit

by grasping the water bottle handle and lower it into the cabinet until the bottle sits on pads at bottom of cabinet.The “EZ-Fill Side-Cap” must be facing the rear of the cabinet.When positioned properly, the plunger will open and water will flow into the cabinet. automatically remain at approximately 1/2” until the bottles are empty.

w the filter to satur

Allo before operation.

The water le

ate f

el will

or 30 min

utes

Function Buttons

Digital Display

Speed Button

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Operating the Controls

Where you set your desired humidity levels depends on your personal comfor t level, outside temperature and inside temperature. A starting set point of 30% -

ROOM humidity is recommended

40% 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 point should be lowered until condensation no longer forms.We recommend room humidity levels do not exceed 50%.

When Outdoor Recommended Indoor

Temperature is: Relative Humidity is:

20% 25% 30% 35%

an speed and

If the unit

uption.

ate at initial start

in the

2° F

-24° C

-18° C

-12° C

-6° C

-10° F 10° F

20° F

* and above

To Operate the Controls

Digital Display

Press the power/speed button once to turn the unit on* . Initially there is a slight delay while the electronics calibrate.Two bars (- -) appear during this time. Once calibration is complete a ROOM humidity reading between 20% - 95% will be displayed.A flashing 20 display indicates that the room humidity is less than 20%.

NOTE: The default settings at initial

tup are

star 65% SET humidity. After desired settings are selected by the user, they remain as long as the unit remains plugged in and there is no po is unplugged the are employed.

* Humidifier fan should oper

up.If it does not, refer to, “Fan not operating (digital display is illuminated)” Shooting” section on page 14.

(WHISPER) F1 f

er interr

original default settings

SET

“T

rouble

Speed Button

This humidifier is equipped with a 3-speed fan control. Initially depressing the speed button will display the current speed setting. Each push of the speed button advances the mode through the settings of

(HIGH) F3, (MEDIUM) F2,

(WHISPER) F1 and (AUTO) A.

The selected setting is displayed on the digital readout.The higher the setting, the faster water is evaporated and released into the air.

F1 (WHISPER) is the quietest setting and is provided for conditions that do not require a rapid evaporation rate. When

(AUTO) A is selected the humidifier will determine the required fan speed needed to bring the actual room humidity up to the set humidity.

Humidity Control

ou to adjust the

This b

utton allo

ws y 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 20% to 95%. If the room humidity

el is equal to or less than 20% the

le display will show a flashing 20.

Humidity Button

Refill/Auto Dry Out Mode Display

Back of Cabinet

Top Position is for Manual Dryout

Bottom Position is for Normal Operation Mode

Float Retainer Slot

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Operating the Controls (continued)

The

SET readout has a range of 25% to

5% and is adjusted in increments of 5%.

6 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. Insure that this humidistat is free from obstruction.

Using Y our Humidifier

Refill Display and Auto Dry Out Function

For maximum run time both bottles should be filled.When both bottles are empty the display alternates the room humidity reading and informing additional water is required. Also at this time the unit will automatically switch into continue to run on the lowest speed until the filter is dry.

NOTE: Dur ing 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 dr leaving you with a dry humidifier that is less prone to mold and mildew growth. If

AUTO DRY OUT MODE is not desired, refill the humidifier with water and the fan will return to the set speed.

NOTE: Fan automatically switches to lowest speed during

MODE.

“F” (FILL),

AUTO DRY OUT MODE and

an will shut off

The f

AUTO DRY OUT

Manual Dry Out

At the end of the humidification season or if you do not plan to run the humidifier for one week or more, a manual dry out mechanism is pro

vided to completely dry

out the humidifier cabinet. 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 will hold the float in an upward position and the fan 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 normal humidifier operation.

Below is a diagram of the slot the float retainer is located in, at the back of the cabinet.

Check Filter Display

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Using Your Humidifier (continued)

Check Filter

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 motor operation.When the display shows an alternating setting at 5 second intervals it is a reminder to check the filter condition.

NOTE: Some areas have high water mineral content causing the need for more frequent filter changes.

Ref

er to “Replacement and Care of Filter” on page 11. If a build-up of deposits or severe discoloration is evident replace the filter to restore maximum efficiency.

Indicator

“CF” and “room humidity”

Control Lock Out

To avoid unwanted tampering with the humidifier settings the controls can be locked.

Activation Procedure

After the humidifier functions have been set up, press and hold the power button down for 5 seconds.The display will show “CL” for 5 seconds; release the power button and the control will resume the display of the room humidity. The humidifier will continue to function with the locked in settings.If buttons are operated while displayed and settings are unaffected.

Deactivation Procedure

To deactivate the “CL” function simply press and hold the po seconds. the display of room humidity.

“CL” is active, the “CL” is

wer button for 5

“CL” will flash and then resume

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 contin humidifier until a reading of 1% above the SET point is achieved.The fan will turn off until the below the

SET point again.

NOTE: Be sure humidistat, which is

located on the power cord, is free from obstructions and is away from any hot air source.

ue to run the

ROOM reading falls 3%

Filter Housing

Spring Tabs

Rear of Humidifier

Filter Housing

Fixed Tabs

Front of Humidifier

Spring Tabs

Humidifier Cabinet

Fan Assembly

Pivoting Lid

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Replacement and Care of Filters

ARNING:To reduce the risk of

hock or injury from moving parts,

s 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 32-14911 recommended replacement filter.

The filters may be r insed periodically in clear water only. Take care not to damage paper.To replace evaporative wicking filters in your humidifier, follow these instructions.

1. Unplug humidifier 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. Open the pivoting lid and remove water

bottles and set aside. 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.

3. Lift filter housing out of cabinet and

place where you may work on them comfortably. With a soft, absorbent cloth remove any remaining water or loose mineral deposits not trapped in the filter from the humidifier cabinet.

4. To open filter housing for easy access

to filters:

a. Deflect the two spring tabs on top of

filter housing. Lift top cover off of the filter housing and set aside.

b. Remove the two filters and dispose

of properly. Clean internal par ts of humidifier per the “Cleaning and Maintenance” your operator’s manual.

section (page 12) of

c. Install new filters in the filter housing

track with the glue beads of the wicking pad to the inside of the filter housing.

d. Return the top cover of the filter

housing by installing cover over the

ed tabs on the rear of the lo

fix filter housing and pivoting the cover down over the top of the filters. Snap the co

tabs

er o

er the tw

wer

o spring

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