Kenmore 83230, 83234, 83353, 83354, 83355 Owner's Manual

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

INFO-LINE:

After reading this manual, if you have any questions or comments on your Kenmore Air Cleaner, call: 1-800-4MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663)

True HEPA Air Cleaner Installation Instructions

OWNER'S MANUAL

Models: 83230 83234 83353 83354 83355

Part No. 1183291 Rev.A

Contents – Safety Information

Contents

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Location requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Operating air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Caring for air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt

you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”.These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediatel

y follow

instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

WARNING

DANGER

Congratulations

You now own a quality HEPA air cleaner that has been engineered and crafted for your satisfaction.

This Kenmore air cleaner incorporates a True HEPA filter. HEPA is an acronym for High Efficiency Particulate Air.

Customer Assistance Line

There are no customer-serviceable parts inside this air cleaning system. If you experience any problem, please see the warranty for information. Please do not attempt to repair this unit yourself. Doing so will void your warranty and could cause damage to the air cleaner or personal injury to yourself. If you have any questions concerning this appliance, please call toll free:

1-800-4MY-HOME

(1-800-469-4663)

Safety information

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury or sickness when using your air cleaner, follow these basic precautions:

• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

• Do not remove ground prong.

• Do not use an adapter.

• Unplug air cleaner before servicing.

• Shut off and unplug air cleaner before moving.

• Do not immerse air cleaner in water or other liquids.

• Do not use air cleaner near water or in damp locations such as bathtubs or a wet basement.

• Keep power cord out of heavy traffic areas.

• Do not pull on or carry air cleaner by the power cord or place the power cord in contact with sharp edges or corners.

• Do not use the air cleaner if supply cord has been damaged.

• Do not put power cord under rugs, near heat registers, radiators, stoves or heaters.

• Always unplug air cleaner before moving it, opening the grill, changing filters, before cleaning or whenever air cleaner is not in use. Turn air cleaner off before unplugging.

• Do not put foreign objects in air cleaner.

• Do not use air cleaner if it malfunctions or has been damaged. Return air cleaner to manufacturer for examination, electrical or mechanical repairs. See Warranty, back cover.

• Supervise use of air cleaner if used in area near children or disabled people.

— SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS —

It is your responsibility to connect the air cleaner only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and ground. See “Electrical Requirements,” Page 4.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety informationElectrical Requirements

WARNING

Grounding Instructions:

A 115-volt (104 volt min. to 126 volt max.), 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker is recommended.

For your personal safety, this air cleaner must be grounded.This air cleaner is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong ground plug.

To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong ground-type outlet, grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these

instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

3-Prong Ground Plug

3-Prong Ground-Type Outlet

Ground Prong

Power Supply Cord

CHANGE

HEPA

CHANGE

PRE-FILTER

HIGH

LOW

FILTER RESET

OFF

Safety information

Location Requirements

Operating Air Cleaner

• Do not block air openings or place air cleaner on soft surface such as bed or sofa. This could cause air cleaner to tip over, blocking air intake opening.

• Place air cleaner on a flat, level surface at least 6 inches away from heat sources such as ranges or heaters.

• This product is intended for indoor use only.

1. Plug air cleaner into a grounded

3-prong outlet. Note: Both filter lights will flash once during a self-test when the air cleaner is turned on or after a power interruption.

2. Turn the knob clockwise to HIGH, MED

or LOW to select the speed you want.

3. When the HEPA filter or pre-filter light comes on, open the front grill and replace the indicated filter. See “Caring for Air Cleaner”,Pages 6-7.

4. Whenever you change either filter, press the “Reset” button.

HIGH

LOW

MED

HEPA Filter Light

Pre-Filter Light

Reset Button

6" Min. Clearance

NOTE: Before operating air cleaner,record date of installation on HEPA filter so you can replace it annually.To remove and replace HEPA filter,see instructions on Page 7.

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