Kenmore QUIET COMFORT 758.144151 Owner's Manual

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SEARS

owner's

manual

Stock No.

42-14415

Model No.

758.144151

FOR YOUR

SAFETY:

READ

ALL INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

®

QUIETCOMFORT

WHOLE HOUSE

HUMIDIFIER

13 Gallon Output

Innovative Twin Fan

Technology

• Operating Instructions

• Parts List

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

Part NO, SP6327 Printed in Canada

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Signal Words 4 Keep the humidifierclean.

DANGER: means if the safety information
is not followed, someone will be seriously
injured or killed.
WARNING: means ifthe safety information
is not followed, someone could be serious-
ly injured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safety information
is not followed, someone may be seriously
injured or killed.

1. To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard,
plughumidifierdirectlyintoa 120V,A.C.
triceloutlet.Do notuse extensioncords.

2. Keep the electric cord out of traffic areas.

Toreduce the riskof firehazard, 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.

Table of Contents

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 humidi-
fier, unplug humidifier, when water bot-
tles are 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 con-

trols with wet hands.

t0.Note the warning label shown below.

WARNING: To reduce risk of fire, elec- I
tric shock, or injury always unplug

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before filling, servic ng or cleaning.

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

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

To Save A Service Call ............................... 2

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

Humidifier Operations ................................ 4

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

Location Instructions ............................... 4-5

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

To Save a Service Call

Water Fill .................................................. 5-6

Operating Humidifier Controls ................... 7

Manual DWout............................................. 7

Using Your Humidifier ................................. 8

Operating Tips for Best Performance .........8

Replacement and Care of Filters ...........9-10

Cleaning Your Humidifier ..................... 11-12

Troubleshooting ....................................... 13

Repair Parts ......................................... 14-15

Check the following if your humidifier will

not operate.

1. Is power cord attached to outlet?

2. Is themeelectrical power to outlet?

3. Is airflow control in operating position?

4. Is humidity control set high enough?

5. Is the cabinet sitting on a level surface?

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Know Your Humidifier,

Control Panel Cover & Pivoting Lid Removed for Clarity

Fill L

Desired Humidity Fan Assembly

Controls Light

\ Bottles

Filter

Filters:

Description

Gallon Output/24 Hrs.
Capacity of Bottles

Sq. Ft. Coverage
Fan Speeds

Filters
Fill Light

Desired Humidity Light
Automatic Humidistat
Controls

CUL Listed
AHAM Certified

Volts

Hertz
Amps

Watts

42-14415

13

2-3/8 Gallons Each

2700

3
4

Yes

Yes

Yes

Rotary

Yes
Yes

120 A.C.

60

2.88
165

Based on an area with average insulation and
an 8 foot ceiling height.

Humidifier Operations

Your new Sears 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 fil-
ters 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 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.

Assembly

Your new Sears Kenmore humidifier is com-
pletely assembled fer you to use. Remove
the packaging material from inside your

humidifier and follow the instructions of this

Location Instructions

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

or missing.

Step 1

Place humidifieron a flat level surface in an

area of house where most humidity isneed-

ed, 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 isvery important if the
humidifieris located on carpeting.
NOTE: The 13 gallon humidifier contains

water bottles. The weight of the bottles in

the front of the cabinet may cause the front

Humidified Air is

Then Released

Through the Top

ii'f,liil

Dry Air Enters

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 humidifi-
er, never put hot water in humidifier.

owner's manual for proper usage. The
packaging material is located under the fan
assembly. Remove the packaging material

and discard.

casters to sink deeper intothe carpet. Ifthis
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

notsense the water so the fill lightwill be on

and the unit will not energize. If this hap-

pens, the unit will need to be leveled in
order for the humidifier to be energized, it
may be necessary to purchase leveling
coasters from your local hardware store.

The coasters should be positioned under

the front two casters of the humidifier.

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Location Instructions (continued)

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 airfrom a hot air register blows

directTyon unit.
Moist air (humidity) produced will disperse

intothe whole house, butarea closest tothe
unitwill have the highest humidity. If the unit
is positioned close to a window, condensa-
tion may form on the window pane. If this is

not appropdate the unit should be reposi-
tioned in another location.

Electrical Hook-Up

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

Water Fill

WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock, I
always unplug humidifier before clean- I

ing or servicing. I

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or

shock hazard, do not pour or spill water
into control or motor area. Close the

control cover. If controls get wet, let
them dry completely and have unit
checked by an authorized sewice per-
sonnel before plugging in.

Step 2
The humidifiershould be positioned withthe

back (cord exit side), at least 2 inches away
from the wall. Air needs to enter through the

Iouvres in the rear panel in order for the
humidifier to operate at peak efficiency.

--_ "-I At Least 2" From Wall

electrician to install the proper outlet. Do
not change the plug in any way.

Pivoting lid Removed
for Clarity

Fan

Assembly

This humidifier is designed for use with the

two water bottles th_ are located under the

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

Front of Humidifier

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