Kenmore QUIET COMFORT 758.14417 Owner's Manual

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owner's

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Stock No.

42-14417

Model No.

758.144170

FOR YOUR

SAFETY:

READ

ALL INSTRUCTIONS

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QUIETCOMFORT

WHOLE HOUSE

HUMIDIFIER

13 Gallon Output

Innovative Twin Fan

Technology

• Operating Instructions

• Parts List

Sears, Roebuck and Co, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 US.A.

Part No. SP6424 Printed in Canada

• 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 Center/Department 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.

Ib., Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 ..,

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Signal Words 4. Keep the humidifier clean.

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 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,
plug humidifier directly into a 120V, A.C. elec-

trical 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.

Table of Contents

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

Check the following if your humidifier will
not operate.

1. Is power cord attached to outlet?

2. Is there electrical power to outlet?

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-
trois with wet hands.

10.Note the warning label shown below.

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

beforef ng, servcngorceanng.

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

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

Manual Dryout ............................................. 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

3. Is airflow control in operating position?

4. Is humidity control set high enough?

5. Is the cabinet sitting on a level surface?

Know Your Humidifier

Control Panel Cover & Pivoting Lid Removed for Clarity

Controls

Fan Assembly

Bottles

Pivoting
Lid

Filter
Housing

Filters:
Replacement

Filter 42-14911

Description

Gallon Output/24 Hrs.
Capacity of Bottles
Sq. Ft. Coverage

Fan Speeds
Filters

Independent Bottle Gauges
Fill Indicator

42-14417

13

2-3/8 Gallons Each

*2700

3

Set of 4 (42-14911 )

Yes

Yes (Independent Bottle)

Automatic Shutoff
Automatic Humidistat

Controls
CUL Listed

Volts

Hertz

Amps
Watts

Yes

Yes

Rotary

Yes

120 A.C.

6O

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

Humidified Air is

Then Released

Through the Top

Dry Air Enters

ra;Ugh

filter.

CAUTION: Use only 42-14900 EPA

Registered Bacteriostat available
from SEARS Retail store, Under no
circumstances should you use water I
treatment products designed for Roto

be t or U trason c hum d fers.

Assembly

Your new Sears Kenmore humidifier is com-
pletely 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 step 1 below for
instructions. Remove the packaging materi-

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.

al from inside your humidifier and follow the
instructions of this owner's manual for prop-
er usage. The packaging material is located
under the fan assembly. Remove the pack-
aging material and discard.

Location Instructions

WARNING: For your own safety, do not
use humidifier if any

parts are damaged

or m ss ng.

Step 1

Place humidifier on a flat level surface in an
area of your house where humidity is need-

ed most, or 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 13 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 fill light will 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. To
level the humidifier when located on carpet
place the included caster pads under the
front two casters of the humidifier only. See
diagram page 5.

Location Instructions

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, condensa-

tion may form on the window pane. If this is

not appropriate 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 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. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse plug.

Water Fill

(continued)

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

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

At Least 2" From Wall

_ Caster Pad

_-_ Carpet

Surface

NOTE: If positioning on
carpet, place caster pads

under front casters only

.... _=E-'-to level (if necessary).

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 shock,

always unplug humidifier before clean-
ing or servicing.

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 service per-
sonnel 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.

Fan Assembly

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Bottles
/ Pivoting

Lid

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